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PO will: • Maintain landscaping using minimum or no pesticides. • Provide IPM information to new owners, lessees, and operators.

Roofing, Gutters, Trims Avoid roofing, gutters, and trim made of copper or other unprotected metals that may leach into runoff.

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PO will: • Set a Sweeping schedule for, sidewalks to prevent accumulation of litter and debris. • Collect debris from pressure washing to prevent entry into the storm drain system. • Collect washwater containing any cleaning agent or degreaser and discharge to the sanitary sewer not to a storm drain.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 105 Table 3.10-1, Permanent and Operational Source Control Measures Potential Runoff Pollutant Source Permanent Structural Source Control BMP Operational Source Control BMP Condensate Drain Lines Condensate drain lines may discharge to landscape areas if the flow is small enough that runoff will not occur. Condensate drain lines may not discharge to the storm drain system.

PO = Property Owner Source: G&A Consulting Engineers, Inc., Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan, Project Title: Menifee Boardwalk Project, Development No: Tentative Parcel Map 39000 (PLN24-0147), Original Date Prepared: January 1, 2024; final Revision Date: June 8, 2025, Table G.1: Permanent and Operational Source Control Measures, page 25.

The Project’s WQMP, including final BMP requirements and selections would be submitted as part of the Project’s grading permit application. Consistent with Section 7.90.090 of the MMC, incorporation of the required LID BMPs and adherence to the design of the proposed biotreatment system contained within the WQMP would be ensured as part of the City’s normal grading permit application review. As with construction, based on the depth of the groundwater beneath the Project Site, operation of the Project would not require dewatering and would not have any other direct contact with the groundwater table. In addition, the Project does not propose direct percolation or injection into the groundwater beneath the Project Site for any reason. Furthermore, although the Project would include the onsite usage and storage of materials such as paints, solvents, and cleaning solutions, mixed-use residential and small commercial uses are not typically associated with the release of large amounts of hazardous materials that would pose a risk to groundwater quality. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and manufacturers recommendations for the proper use, storage, and disposal of minor amounts of hazardous materials required for operation of the Project would ensure that the Project would not release such materials to groundwater and the Project would not be expected to expand any potential areas of contamination, increase levels of contamination, or cause regulatory water quality standards at existing production wells to be violated. Summary Incorporation of mandated BMPs during construction and installation of LID features for Project operations, as described above, would filter out stormwater contaminants such that the Project would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface water. Additionally, neither construction nor operation would encounter or have access to groundwater, and would accordingly not have the potential to violate water quality standards or substantially degrade the underlying groundwater. Impacts would be less than significant.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 106 Mitigation Measures None required. b) Would the project substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? Less than Significant Impact. The Project Site overlies the San Jacinto Groundwater Basin (Basin 8-005), which is designated as a High Priority Basin for declining water levels by the California Department of Water Resources.75 However, based on the depth to groundwater beneath the Site, neither construction nor operation would require dewatering. In addition, construction and operation of the Project would use a municipal water supply and do not propose the use of any wells or other direct means of extracting groundwater for water supply use. Furthermore, although the Project Site is currently undeveloped and does not contain impervious surfaces, The Project’s WQMP determined that the Site has infiltration rates below infiltration thresholds for inclusion of infiltration BMPs.76 Therefore, the degree to which any surface water infiltration and groundwater recharge occurs onsite is assumed to be minimal. Additionally, the Project would re-route surface flow from impervious areas to pervious areas to preserve infiltration capacity.77 Potable water would be supplied by to the Project by Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). According to the EMWD’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (2020 UWMP), local supplies such as recycled water, potable groundwater, and desalinated groundwater provide half of the water supply available to EMWD’s service area. Because local groundwater basins are currently in a state of overdraft, EMWD works with stakeholders to recharge the basins with imported water and limit native groundwater production when appropriate. EMWD also utilizes recycled water in lieu of groundwater production for outdoor irrigation. Based on the above, the Project would not substantially directly interfere with groundwater recharge or impede sustainable groundwater management of the Basin. Impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. 75 California Department of Water Resources, SGMA Basin Prioritization Dashboard Map, https://gis.water.ca.gov/app/bp-dashboard/final/, accessed September 2025. 76 G&A Consulting Engineers, Inc., Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan, Project Title: Menifee Boardwalk Project, Development No: Tentative Parcel Map 39000 (PLN24-0147), Original Date Prepared: January 1, 2024; final Revision Date: June 8, 2025, page 13. 77 G&A Consulting Engineers, Inc., Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan, Project Title: Menifee Boardwalk Project, Development No: Tentative Parcel Map 39000 (PLN24-0147), Original Date Prepared: January 1, 2024; final Revision Date: June 8, 2025, page 9.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 107 c) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would: Existing drainage patterns at the Project Site have been identified and would be preserved by the Project. In the existing condition runoff generated within the Site travels north and onto Newport Road. In the developed condition, storm water runoff would be captured by a proposed onsite storm drain and discharged to an existing storm drain in Newport Road.78 i) Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? Less than Significant Impact. As discussed above, the Project would not alter the existing overall drainage pattern of the Site or area. As previously discussed in response to Checklist Question 3.7(b), the MS4 Permit requires projects to implement LID features which prevent erosion and siltation during operation. The Project’s LID features include temporary retention and treatment of surface runoff prior to discharge to the existing storm drain in Newport Road. As the majority of the Project Site would be covered in impervious surfaces and no areas of exposed soil would be permitted at the Site, the proposed treatment system would have no contact with eroded soils or sediment prior to discharge into the public storm drain system. In addition, all miscellaneous areas of pervious surfaces (e.g., landscaping) would be contained and secured with plantings or other ground cover, which would prevent areas of exposed soil. Surface drainage at the Site currently sheet flows over the Site’s weeds/grasses and soil toward Newport Road. Therefore, the Project’s developed conditions would decrease the potential for erosion on or in the vicinity of the Site. Accordingly, the Project would not alter the existing drainage pattern of the Site or area in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation. The impact would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. ii) Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Less than Significant Impact. As discussed above, the Project would not alter the existing overall drainage pattern of the Site or area. Furthermore, although the primary focus of LID requirements is to prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters, implementation of LID BMPs have been shown to significantly reduce runoff volume and reduce the need for flood control. The Project’s LID BMPs would include temporary retention of surface water runoff in an underground detention basin prior to discharge to 78 G&A Consulting Engineers, Inc., Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan, Project Title: Menifee Boardwalk Project, Development No: Tentative Parcel Map 39000 (PLN24-0147), Original Date Prepared: January 1, 2024; final Revision Date: June 8, 2025, page 9.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 108 the existing public storm drain system. The Project’s proposed detention basin was sized to accommodate the two-year, five-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm volumes. Specifically, the Project’s WQMP (see Appendix G) calculated the volume of runoff that the Project would be required in order to comply with the MS4 Permit’s requirements based on the Site’s drainage area, surface type, impervious surfaces, and site-specific runoff factor to be 9,179 cubic feet. The Project’s proposed detention basin would be capable of retaining 11,717 cubic feet, which would accommodate the volume of runoff required by the MS4 Permit. In addition, the proposed biotreatment system would be designed with an internal bypass or overflow system to prevent upstream flooding due to large storm events exceeding LID-required design storm levels, and, consistent with requirements of the MS4 Permit, all stormwater BMPs would be designed to drain within 72 hours of the end of the rain event, which would prevent ponding or flooding onsite in the vicinity of the MWS unit. Additionally, the Project’s Hydrology Report (see Appendix H) modeled the flow rates at the outlet point for both the existing and the Project’s proposed developed conditions. Under the Project, the increase in flow rates at the outlet point to the existing storm drain system would be minimal with most storm event peak flow rates decreased as compared to existing conditions. Therefore, the Project would also not increase the potential for offsite flooding as a result of changes to drainage patterns and would improve downstream conditions. Based on the above, the Project would not alter the existing drainage pattern of the Site or area in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite. The impact would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. iii) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? Less than Significant Impact. As discussed above, the Project would not alter the existing overall drainage pattern of the Site or area and would not substantially increase the volume or speed of runoff from the Site as compared to existing conditions. Accordingly, because the capacity of the existing public storm drain system within Newport Drive adequately handles the Site’s runoff under existing conditions, it is anticipated that it would sufficiently handle the Site’s runoff under Project conditions. In addition, as discussed in response to Checklist Question 3.10(a), the Project would be required to implement LID features to reduce the release of pollution in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent practicable. The Project’s proposed grated inlets and modular wetlands Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 109 are designed to screen trash and treat stormwater for pollutants prior to discharge in the public storm drain system. Therefore, the Project would not alter the existing drainage pattern of the Site or area in a manner which would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. The impact would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. iv) Impede or redirect flood flows? Less than Significant Impact. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Project Site is within Zone X, which is a designation for areas of minimal flood hazard.79 In addition, the Project Site is not located within a Riverside County Flood Hazard Zone80 or within a tsunami hazard area;81 nor is the Site susceptible to levee breaches along watercourses or seiche in large waterbodies. However, the Project Site is located within the potential inundation area of the Diamond Valley Lake West Dam, the Diamond Valley Lake Saddle Dam, and the Diamond Valley Lake East Dam.82 These dams form Diamond Valley Lake, the largest reservoir in southern California. However, the City’s Safety Element classifies the chances of a catastrophic dam failure as a low probability.83 Additionally, the Project does not propose any structures designed to redirect flood flows, such as a dam or levee. Therefore, no impact would occur. Mitigation Measures None required. d) Would the project, in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? Less than Significant Impact. As discussed above, the Project Site is not located within a flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zone. The Project Site is located within the potential inundation area for the Diamond Valley Lake dams; however, the use and disposal of hazardous materials associated with operation of the Project would not differ dramatically in type and quantity from typical and surrounding commercial developments and the use, storage, and disposal of these 79 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map, Riverside County Panel 2070, FEMA Map Number 06065C2070H, effective August 18, 2014, http://msc.fema.gov/portal. 80 City of Menifee, General Plan, Safety Element, Exhibit S-5, Flood Hazards. 81 California Department of Conservation, California Tsunami Maps, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps, accessed September 2025. 82 City of Menifee, General Plan, Safety Element, Exhibit S-B2.2, Exhibit S-B2.3, and Exhibit S-B2.6. 83 City of Menifee, General Plan, Safety Element, Safety Background Document & Definitions, page 24.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 110 materials would be subject to compliance with existing regulations, standards, and guidelines established by the federal, state, and local agencies. Therefore, the Project would not have the potential to release pollutants as a result of inundation and no impact would occur. Mitigation Measures None required. e) Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? Less than Significant Impact. Water Quality Control Plans Water quality control plans applicable to the Project include SARWQCB’s Water Quality Control Plan: Santa Ana River Basin (Basin Plan), inclusive of amendments, adopted in 1995 and most recently updated in April 2025. The Basin Plan designates beneficial uses for surface and groundwaters, sets narrative and numerical objectives that must be attained or maintained to protect the designated beneficial uses and conform to the state's anti-degradation policy, and describes implementation programs to protect all waters in the Santa Ana Region. In addition, the Basin Plan incorporates (by reference) all applicable State and Regional Board plans and policies and other pertinent water quality policies and regulations. Construction and operation of the Project would involve activities that have the potential to conflict with the water quality goals in the Basin Plan through the spread of contaminants into surface or groundwater supplies. However, as previously detailed, construction of the Project would prevent the spread of contaminants into groundwater through compliance with all relevant NPDES requirements related to discharges from dewatering operations and would prevent the spread of contaminants into surface water through adherence to applicable regulations and BMPs for the handling and storing of hazardous materials and the requirements of the NPDES Permit, including implementation of an SWPPP for the prevention of erosion and spread of polluted runoff. These regulations and practices effectively control the potential stormwater pollution to surface water during construction. Anticipated and potential pollutants generated by operation of the Project would be addressed through the implementation of approved LID BMPs. As a Permittee under the Riverside County NPDES MS4 Permit, the City requires development and redevelopment to implement stormwater BMPs that comply with water quality objectives, including capturing and treating stormwater runoff. To comply with these requirements, the Project would include grated inlets and a MWS designed to screen trash and treat stormwater for pollutants prior to discharge in the public storm drain system pursuant to guidance contained within the Riverside County LID BMP Design Handbook. Furthermore, the use and disposal of hazardous materials associated with operations Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 111 of the commercial land uses would comply with all applicable existing federal, state, and local regulations regarding the handling, storage, and disposal of such materials. Compliance with the NPDES MS4 permit and the Riverside County LID BMP Design Handbook requirements would ensure that the Project does not conflict with or obstruct water quality control plans and impacts would be less than significant. Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans On September 16, 2014, the State of California signed into law the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Comprised of three bills, AB 1739, SB 1168, and SB 1319, the SGMA provides a framework for long-term sustainable groundwater management across California and requires governments and water agencies of high and medium priority basins to halt overdraft and bring groundwater basins into balanced levels of pumping and recharge. Under the roadmap laid out by the legislation, local and regional authorities in medium and high priority groundwater basins have formed Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) that will oversee the preparation and implementation of a local Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). The Project Site overlies the San Jacinto Groundwater Basin (Basin 8-005), which is designated as a High Priority Basin for declining water levels by the California Department of Water Resources. For reporting and groundwater management plan purposes, the San Jacinto Basin is separated into the Hemet/San Jacinto Management Plan Area and the West San Jacinto Management Plan (WSJMP) Area. The Project Site is located in the WSJMP Area for which EMWD is the designated GSA. The EMWD adopted the GSP for the WSJMP in 2021. The GSP includes a description of the Basin’s setting, groundwater conditions, water budgets, sustainable management criteria and goals, the monitoring network, and project and management actions to meet the goals of sustainable management of the Basin. Projects and management actions to achieve groundwater sustainability goals identified in the GSP include: (1) adjusting groundwater production as-needed; (2) imposing a replenishment or imported water purchase/pumping fee; (3) developing a groundwater allocation for the WSJMP Area; (4) assessing feasibility of recycled water delivery to private producers in the Menifee production area; (5) conducting additional investigations and/or technical studies; (6) constructing additional dedicated monitoring wells; (7) and determining the location and status of domestic wells in the WSJMP Area. As part of the WSJMP’s GSP, EMWD produces an Annual Report on the status of the groundwater sub-basins within the district based on monitoring of representative monitoring points distributed throughout the WSJMP Area for potential undesirable results associated with chronic lowering of groundwater levels, reduction of groundwater in storage, and land subsidence related to groundwater withdrawals. The Project’s proposed commercial land uses would not interfere or conflict with any of the identified projects and management actions of the GSP. In addition, the Project Site does not contain any monitoring wells utilized by EMWD for monitoring conducted pursuant to the GSP and the Project would not directly interfere with ongoing monitoring. Furthermore, neither Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 112 construction nor operation of the Project is anticipated to encounter groundwater, therefore, the extraction of groundwater would not be required. Additionally, as detailed in response to Checklist Question 3.10(b), the Project would not (1) interfere with groundwater recharge as the Project Site is unlikely to serve as a substantial source of existing groundwater recharge for the Basin and implementation of the Project; or (2) impede sustainable groundwater management as the Project’s water supply would be provided by EMWD, which actively manages the Basin to avoid overdraft and works with stakeholders to recharge the basins with imported water and limit native groundwater production when appropriate. Accordingly, the Project would not conflict with or obstruct sustainable groundwater management plans and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Surface Water Hydrology and Water Quality The Project would result in temporary exposure of soils during construction within a highly urbanized area. Such projects can result in temporary increases in stormwater runoff and can introduce construction-related pollutants to runoff. However, the City is required to regulate stormwater quality at construction sites in accordance with the NPDES Storm Water Permit and Waste Discharge Requirements for the MS4 Permit. Under this County of Riverside permit, the City is required to ensure implementation of adequate runoff control BMPs at active construction sites to minimize off-site water quality impacts. Upon compliance with such regulations, the Project, in combination with related cumulative projects, would not create or contribute to a cumulatively considerable stormwater impact during construction. Similarly, in accordance with the MS4 Permit, the Project and all cumulative projects would be required to implement LID features to prevent water quality impacts during Project operations through required reduction in the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff. Therefore, development of the proposed Project, in combination with cumulative related projects, would be expected to incrementally reduce stormwater runoff from the area over time, which would incrementally improve the quality of such runoff and reduce the potential for erosion and downstream impacts, such as flooding. Through compliance with the NPDES and MS4 Permit and incorporation of operational LID BMPs, related projects would result in less than significant hydrology and water quality impacts. Because the proposed Project would also comply with the NPDES and MS4 Permit and include LID BMPs, the proposed Project’s contribution to potential cumulative hydrology and water quality impacts would be less than cumulatively considerable. Groundwater Hydrology and Water Quality Cumulative development has the potential to reduce groundwater supply through interference with recharge as a result of increased impervious surface area or through increased water supply demand.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 113 However, it is not expected that cumulative development would substantially interfere with groundwater recharge as most development is located on infill sites that currently contain varying amounts of impervious surface areas that drain to the public stormdrain system and, accordingly, do not currently contribute to groundwater recharge. Additionally, as the majority of the City is an urbanized area, any potential reduction in groundwater recharge due to the overall net change in impervious surfaces within the area encompassed by the related projects sites would be minimal in the context of the regional groundwater basin. With regard to water supply demands, as previously discussed, EMWD actively manages the Basin to avoid overdraft and works with stakeholders to recharge the basins with imported water and limit native groundwater production when appropriate. Growth associated with the development of related projects would be within levels anticipated for the City and, accordingly, would be accounted for in the City’s and water suppliers’ planning projections. Furthermore, EMWD would continue to be subject to the requirements of the SGMA to manage the groundwater in a sustainable way. With respect to groundwater quality, future growth in the City would be subject to SARWQCB requirements relating to groundwater quality. The Project would not expand any potential areas of contamination, increase the level of contamination, or cause regulatory water quality standard violations, as defined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15 and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Similarly, related projects would be required to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations related to groundwater quality. Based on the above, the cumulative impact to groundwater hydrology and water quality would be less than significant and the Project’s impact would be less than cumulatively considerable.

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3.11 Land Use and Planning Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Physically divide an established community? b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? a) Would the project physically divide an established community? Less than Significant Impact. The Project would not include any features that would be expected to physically divide a community such as highways/roadways, storm channels, or utility transmission lines, and would not result in the closure of any bridges. Additionally, the Project would not cause any permanent street closures, block access to any surrounding land use, or cause any permanent change in the existing street grid system. Implementation of the Project would result in additional neighborhood-serving commercial land uses in an area developed with residential, public service, and other commercial lands uses. All proposed improvements would occur within the boundaries of the existing Project Site. A single-story commercial development currently exists immediately adjacent to the Project Site and therefore, the construction of new, single-story commercial buildings at the Site would not create a conflict of scale, intensity, or use of surroundings in a manner that would serve as an indirect physical division. As such, the Project would not physically divide an established community and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. b) Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Less than Significant Impact. Regionally, the Project Site is located within the planning area of SCAG, the federally designated metropolitan planning organization. SCAG is responsible for reviewing regionally significant local plans, projects, and programs for consistency with SCAG's adopted regional plans. As the Project proposes a 38,560-square-foot warehouse that is projected to employ 87 employees on a 6.01-acre, the Project does not meet the criteria for being regionally Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 115 significant pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15206(b); therefore, no further analysis of SCAG consistency is required. The Project is also located within the regional planning area of the SCAQMD AQMP. As evaluated in Checklist Section 3.3, Air Quality, the Project is consistent with the AQMP, and no further analysis is required. Locally, the Project Site is located within the jurisdiction of the City of Menifee and is therefore subject to the Menifee General Plan and the MMC, including the MVSP. Consistency with these plans and regulations is discussed below. Only policies relevant and applicable to the Project are included. Menifee General Plan Pursuant to state law, a General Plan includes a statement of development policies and a diagram (or diagrams) and text setting forth objectives, principles, standards, and plan proposals including the following elements: (1) land use, (2) circulation, (3) housing, (4) conservation, (5) open space, (6) noise, and (7) safety.84 The City’s General Plan contains all seven state-mandated elements, as well as two optional elements: the Community Design Element and the Economic Development Element. As applicable, the General Plan policies and elements are discussed under the applicable sections of this IS/MND. The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of all the General Plan Elements. The Land Use Element establishes the pattern of land use in the City and sets standards and guidelines to regulate development. The Project Site has a land use designation of “Specific Plan (SP)—Menifee Village.” Table 3.11-1, Project Consistency with General Plan Goals and Policies, discusses the Project’s consistency with applicable goals and policies of the City’s General Plan. Table 3.11-1, Project Consistency with General Plan Goals and Policies Goals and Policies Analysis of Project Consistency Land Use Element General Land Use Goal LU-1: Land uses and building types that result in a community where residents at all stages of life, employers, workers, and visitors have a diversity of options of where they can live, work, shop, and recreate within Menifee.

Consistent. The Project would provide 38,560 square feet of commercial development where residents can work.

Policy LU-1.5: Support development and land use patterns, where appropriate, that reduce reliance on the automobile and capitalize on multimodal transportation opportunities.

Consistent. The Project Site is located adjacent to existing transit and bicycle infrastructure and would provide onsite bicycle racks. 84 California Government Code, Article 8, Section 65302.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 116 Table 3.11-1, Project Consistency with General Plan Goals and Policies Goals and Policies Analysis of Project Consistency Utilities and Infrastructure Policy LU-3.4: Require that approval of new development be contingent upon the project’s ability to secure appropriate infrastructure services.

Consistent. As detailed in Section 3.19, Utilities and Service Systems, of this IS/MND, the Project would have sufficient utility infrastructure to serve the needs of the proposed land use. Airport Influence Areas Goal LU-4: Ensure development is consistent with the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Consistent. The Project Site is located within Compatibility Zone E of the March Inland Port Airport. As detailed in Section 3.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, of this IS/MND, the Project would be consistent with the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Policy LU-4.1: Ensure that land use decisions within the March Air Reserve Base and Perris Valley Airport areas of influence are consistent with applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans, Comply with State law regarding projects subject to review by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission.

Consistent. As detailed in Section 3.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, of this IS/MND, the Project would be consistent with the Master Plan for the March Inland Port Airport and the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The Project would not conflict with state laws regarding development within airport influence areas. Policy LU-4.2: Ensure that development proposals within the March Air Reserve Base and Perris Valley Airport areas of influence fully comply with the permit procedures specified in Federal and State law, with the referral requirements of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), and with the conditions of approval imposed or recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration and ALUC, such as land use compatibility criteria, including density, intensity, and coverage standards. This requirement is in addition to all other City development review requirements.

Consistent. As detailed in Section 3.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, of this IS/MND, the Project would be consistent with the Master Plan for the March Inland Port Airport and the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The Project would not conflict with federal or state laws regarding development within airport influence areas.

Environmental Justice Policy EJ-3.2: Encourage safe, high quality, and affordable childcare services for residents and workers in or near housing, transportation, and employment centers.

Consistent. The Project would include a daycare facility for residents near existing housing and transportation.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 117 Table 3.11-1, Project Consistency with General Plan Goals and Policies Goals and Policies Analysis of Project Consistency Economic Development Element Goal ED-1: A diverse and robust local economy capable of providing employment for all residents desiring to work in the City. Consistent. would provide 38,560 square feet of commercial development that would provide employment opportunities, which, as detailed in response to Checklist Question 3.14(a), are anticipated to be primarily filled with existing City residents. Policy ED-1.2: Diversify the local economy and create a balance of employment opportunities across skill and education levels, wages and salaries, and industries and occupations.

Consistent. The Project would provide employment opportunities in various commercial, retail, and childcare occupations.

Goal ED-2: A variety of retail shopping areas distributed strategically throughout the City and regionally retail, dining, and entertainment destinations in key locations with freeway access.

Consistent. The Project would develop a 38,560-square-foot shopping area, including retail and dining, at a Site less than one mile from an on/off-ramp to I-215. Policy ED-2.1: Promote retail development by locating needed goods and services in proximity to where residents live to improve quality of life, retain taxable spending by Menifee residents, and attract residents from outside the City to shop in Menifee. Locate businesses providing convenience goods and services in retail centers that are on arterials adjacent to neighborhood and communities throughout the City but not in rural residential areas. Encourage comparison goods businesses to locate in larger retail centers located on major arterials near freeway interchanges, because businesses that provide comparison goods tend to draw customers from larger areas.

Consistent. The Project would locate a 38,560-square-foot retail development, including businesses providing convenience goods and services on a Site located along an arterial and adjacent to existing neighborhood communities.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 118 Table 3.11-1, Project Consistency with General Plan Goals and Policies Goals and Policies Analysis of Project Consistency Policy ED-2.2: Require regional retail districts to provide entertainment and dining in addition to retail sales and services to create destinations prepared to withstand e-commerce's increasing capture of retail spending. These districts should create a pedestrian-friendly human-scale atmosphere with street furniture, shading, and gathering spaces that enhance the experience of shopping and socializing. Local retail centers (primarily intended to serve Menifee residents) need not necessarily provide dining and entertainment but shall provide street furniture, shading, pedestrian-circulation, and gathering spaces that enhance the experience of shopping.

Consistent. The Project would provide a local retail center and would include shading, pedestrian-circulation, and gathering spaces to enhance the experience of shopping.

Source: City of Menifee, General Plan Goals and Policies. City of Menifee Municipal Code The City’s Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance are the primary tools use to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan. Each of the General Plan land use designations is implemented by a correlating set of zoning designations described in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance provides more detailed direction related to development standards, permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited uses, and other regulations such as parking standards and sign regulations. Specific plans provide comprehensive development plans for designated areas of the City. The Project Site is zoned MVSP Zone PA 2-11: Neighborhood Commercial and is subject to the land use/development and planning standards established in the Menifee Village Specific Plan, which relies on County of Riverside Ordinance No. 348 as implemented by MMC Section 9.155.020. Permitted uses under the MVSP Zone PA 2-11 are established in the County of Riverside Ordinance No. 348, Section 17.27. As established therein, commercial, health service facilities, and child day care center land uses are permitted uses at the Project Site. Therefore, the Project’s proposed commercial land uses, which include retail, restaurant, medical office, and day care tenants would be consistent with the permitted land uses for the Site. The Project does not include and would not require variances, exceptions, or amendments with regard to the standards established for the Site and the Project would be required to adhere to all applicable requirements and limitations for site design and operation, including but not limited to: height, setbacks, landscaping, lighting, systems performance, parking, utilities, circulations, and signage. Furthermore, the Project’s design would be reviewed for consistency with all applicable land use Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 119 and zoning codes and standards and approved by the City during the development review process prior to the issuance of building and occupancy permits. Summary As detailed above, the Project would be substantially consistent with the goals, policies, and standards established for the Site in the City’s General Plan and the MMC, including the MVSP. Therefore, the Project would not cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The General Plan attempts to facilitate growth complimentary to adjacent land uses. Projects that can divide communities, such as new freeways, have long been recognized as an adverse effect on neighborhoods. Therefore, the General Plan attempts to avoid such development in areas of established communities. The Project would not divide established communities and would have no cumulative contribution to impacts on dividing established communities. In addition, as described above, the Project would be substantially consistent with the goals, policies, and standards established for the Site by the General Plan and the MMC, including the Menifee Village Specific Plan, and would not alter the Site’s underlying land use designation or zoning. Additional related projects within the City would also be evaluated for consistency with the General Plan and the MMC, including the Menifee Village Specific Plan (as applicable), at the time they are proposed and evaluated pursuant to CEQA. Cumulative impacts would be less than significant and the Project’s contribution would not be cumulatively considerable.

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3.12 Mineral Resources Potentially Significant Impact
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? a) Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? No Impact. According to the California Geologic Energy Management Division, no oil, gas, geothermal, or other known wells are located on the Project Site or adjacent to the Site.85 As such, the Project would not have the potential to interfere with extraction of oil, gas, or geothermal resources. The California Department of Conservation classifies lands known to contain significant aggregate resources as Mineral Resource Zone (MRZ) 2. The Project Site is located within the boundaries of the Temescal Valley Production Area for aggregate resources; however, according to the California Department of Conservation’s Mineral Land Classification Maps, the Project Site is located in an area with an MRZ 3 designation, indicating areas containing mineral occurrences of undetermined mineral resource significance.86 As such, there is no data indicating that significant state or regional mineral deposits are present at the Site and Project implementation is not anticipated to result in loss of availability of a known mineral resource of value to the region and residents of the state. Therefore, no impact to state or regionally important mineral resources would occur. Mitigation Measures None required. 85 California Department of Conservation, California Geologic Energy Management Division, Well Finder, https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/doggr/wellfinder/, accessed October 2025. 86 California Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey, Update of Mineral Land Classification for Portland Cement Concrete-Grade Aggregate in the Temescal Valley Production Area, Riverside County, California, Special Report 231, 2014, Plate 1.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 121 b) Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? No Impact. Neither the Riverside County General Plan nor the Menifee General Plan designate mining sites in the City. In addition, the environmental analysis prepared for the City’s General Plan determined that build out that would occur under the General Plan would not cause a loss of availability of mining sites.87 Development of the Project would be in accordance with the assumptions of the underlying commercial land use designation evaluated in the General Plan. Furthermore, the Site is surrounded by existing development, primarily consisting of residential land uses. Accordingly, the Project Site would not serve as an appropriate mineral resource recovery area and would be incompatible with future mining operations. Therefore, implementation of the Project would not result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan and no impact would occur. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The geographic scope for cumulative impacts to mineral resources is typically the boundaries of an existing mineral resource; however, as discussed above, no significant mineral resource exists within the boundaries of the Project Site or the vicinity. In addition, the analysis in this section demonstrates that the proposed Project would have no impact to mineral resources. Therefore, the Project’s contribution would not be cumulatively considerable and would not result in a cumulative impact related to mineral resources. 87 City of Menifee, General Plan, Environmental Impact Report, 2013, page 5.11-5.

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3.13 Noise Potentially Significant Impact
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the project result in: a. Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?

b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?

Noise and Vibration Characteristics Noise Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Sound may be described in terms of level or amplitude (measured in decibels [dB]), frequency or pitch (measured in hertz or cycles per second), and duration (measured in seconds or minutes). The standard unit of measurement of the amplitude of sound is the decibel. Because the human ear is not equally sensitive to sound at all frequencies, a special frequency-dependent rating scale is used to relate noise to human sensitivity. The A-weighted decibel (dBA) scale performs this compensation by discriminating against low and very high frequencies in a manner approximating the sensitivity of the human ear. Several descriptors of noise (noise metrics) exist to help predict average community reactions to the adverse effects of environmental noise, including traffic-generated noise, on a community. These descriptors include the energy-equivalent noise level over a given period (Leq), the statistical sound level, the day–night average noise level (Ldn), and the community noise equivalent level (CNEL). In general, human sound perception is such that a change in sound level of three dB is barely noticeable, a change of five dB is clearly noticeable, and a change of 10 dB is perceived as doubling or halving the sound level.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 123 Leq is a sound energy level averaged over a specified period (typically no less than 15 minutes for environmental studies). Leq is a single numerical value that represents the amount of variable sound energy received by a receptor during a time interval. For example, a 1-hour Leq measurement would represent the average amount of energy contained in all the noise that occurred in that hour. Leq is an effective noise descriptor because of its ability to assess the total time-varying effects of noise on sensitive receptors. Unlike the Leq metrics, Ldn and CNEL metrics always represent 24-hour periods, usually on an annualized basis. Ldn and CNEL also differ from Leq because they apply a time-weighted factor designed to emphasize noise events that occur during the evening and nighttime hours (when speech and sleep disturbance is of more concern). “Time weighted” refers to the fact that Ldn and CNEL penalize noise that occurs during certain sensitive periods. In the case of CNEL, noise occurring during the daytime (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) receives no penalty. Noise during the evening (7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) is penalized by adding 5 dB, while nighttime (10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) noise is penalized by adding 10 dB. Ldn differs from CNEL in that the daytime period is defined as 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., thus eliminating the evening period. Ldn and CNEL are the predominant criteria used to measure roadway noise affecting residential receptors. These two metrics generally differ from one another by no more than 0.5 dB to 1 dB and, as such, are often treated as equivalent to one another. Vibration Vibration is an oscillatory motion through a solid medium in which the motion’s amplitude can be described in terms of displacement, velocity, or acceleration. Vibration can be a serious concern, causing buildings to shake and rumbling sounds to be heard. In contrast to noise, vibration is not a common environmental problem. It is unusual for vibration from sources such as buses and trucks to be perceptible, even in locations close to major roads. Some common sources of vibration are trains, buses on rough roads, and construction activities, such as blasting, pile driving, and heavy earthmoving equipment. Several different methods are used to quantify vibration. Peak particle velocity (PPV) is defined as the maximum instantaneous peak of the vibration signal. PPV is most frequently used to describe vibration impacts to buildings and is usually measured in inches per second. The root mean square amplitude is most frequently used to describe the effect of vibration on the human body and is defined as the average of the squared amplitude of the signal. Decibel notation is commonly used to measure root mean square. The decibel notation acts to compress the range of numbers required to describe vibration. High levels of vibration may cause physical personal injury or damage to buildings. However, vibration levels rarely affect human health. Instead, most people consider vibration to be an annoyance that can affect concentration or disturb sleep. In addition, high levels of vibration can damage fragile buildings or interfere with equipment that is highly sensitive to vibration (e.g., electron microscopes). Most perceptible indoor vibration is caused by sources within buildings, such as operation of mechanical equipment, movement of people, or slamming of doors. Typical outdoor sources of perceptible vibration Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 124 are construction equipment, steel-wheeled trains, and traffic on rough roads. If the roadway is smooth, the vibration from traffic is rarely perceptible. Sensitive Receptors Noise sensitive land uses and receptors are buildings or areas where unwanted sound or increases in sound may have an adverse effect on people or land uses. The Menifee General Plan Noise Element defines noise-sensitive land uses to include schools, hospitals, rest homes, long-term care facilities, mental care facilities, residential uses, libraries, passive recreation uses, places of worship, and other land uses where an excessive amount of noise would interfere with normal activities. The Menifee Development Code (Sectio 9.305.060) defines a noise sensitive receptor to be “A living organism or land use that is identified as sensitive to noise in the Noise Element of the City’s General Plan, including, but not limited to, residences, schools, hospitals, churches, rest homes, cemeteries, or public libraries.” The nearest sensitive receptors are the single-family detached residential dwelling units located adjacent to the western, and southwestern boundary of the Project Site; the Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary School located adjacent to the southern boundary of the Project Site; and the single-family detached residential dwelling units located approximately 120 feet north of the Project Site, north of Newport Road. Existing Noise Level Measurements To assess the existing noise level environment, four short-term (15-minute) noise level measurements were taken at sensitive receiver locations in the Project study area. The receiver locations were selected to describe and document the existing noise environment at the closest sensitive receptors within the Project study area. The 15-Minute Noise Measurement Datasheet (included as Appendix I to this IS/MND) provides the location of the Project Site and the noise level measurement locations. To describe the existing noise conditions, noise level measurements were collected on October 7, 2025 which represents a typical day on which residents go to work/school. The temperature during the measurements was 85 degrees Fahrenheit, with an 8 miles-per-hour wind, 33 percent humidity, and clear skies/sunshine. Measurement Procedure and Criteria The noise measurements were taken using the Larson Davis SoundTrack LxT2 sound level meter, which conforms to industry standards set forth in American National Standard Institute (ANSI) S1.4-1983 (R2006) – Specification for Sound Level Meters/Type 1, and is consistent with the requirements specified in LAMC Section 111.01(l) that the instruments be “Type S2A” standard instruments or better. This instrument was calibrated and operated according to the manufacturer’s written specifications. At the measurement sites, the microphone was placed at a height of approximately five feet above the ground. Locations of noise measurements in shown on Figure 3.13-1, Noise Measurement Locations, presented at the end of this section. Noise Measurement Results The results of the measurements are summarized in Table 3.13-1, Existing Ambient Noise Levels. The noise monitoring outputs are provided in Appendix I of this IS/MND. As shown in Table 3.13-1, the ambient Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 125 recorded noise levels range from 54.9 dBA Leq to 75.2 dBA Leq at the closest sensitive receptor locations in the Project vicinity. Table 3.13-1, Existing Ambient Noise Levels Noise Measurement Location Primary Noise Sources Noise Levels 1 Leq Lmax Lmin NM 1 – On the sidewalk, south of Newport Road, adjacent to the backyard of 28760 Avenue Marbella, west of the Project Site. Main noise sources are ground traffic and residential ambiance from human activity. Traffic noise from vehicles on Newport Road, Menifee Road and other surrounding roads. Other noise sources include bird song, pedestrians and occasional overhead air traffic, both helicopters and fixed wing. Leaf rustle due to 8mph to breeze.

72.0 81.4 46.1 NM 2 – On the sidewalk, north of Newport Road, adjacent to the backyards of the homes located on Via Marsala, approximately 120 feet north of the Project Site. 75.2 90.8 53.3 NM 3 – On the western side of Menifee Road, adjacent to a school building located at 30205 Menifee Rd, on the southeast corner of the Project Site. 64.1 76.0 49.7 NM 4 – On the sidewalk, adjacent to the front yards of the homes located at 28858 Somme Court and 28870 Somme Court, next to the southwestern boundary of the Project Site. 54.9 70.2 42.3 1 Noise measurements were taken on October 7, 2025, at each location for a duration of 15 minutes. See Appendix I of this IS/MND for noise measurement data. Applicable Noise Regulations and Standards Federal There are no federal noise regulations applicable to the Project. However, various federal agencies have established rules and guidelines addressing noise and vibration. For example, in its Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment guidance manual,88 the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) offers guidance on the estimation of construction noise levels from a construction site. It also provides suggested thresholds that include no more than 80 dBA Leq (over an 8-hour daytime period) as received at a residential land use. Since the City does not provide a quantified construction noise limit, this analysis adopts the 80 dBA Leq 8-hour FTA guidance for quantitative construction noise impact assessment. With respect to vibration, the same above-mentioned manual from the FTA provides guidance for the assessment of vibration impacts on people (i.e., potential annoyance), building damage risk, and disruption of vibration-sensitive processes. Vibration impact criteria suggested by the FTA vary both with the frequency of vibration event occurrence and the sensitivity of the building or process that may be 88 Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, FTA Report No. 123, September 2018.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 126 exposed to groundborne vibration. By way of example, a modern commercial building constructed from reinforced concrete or steel would have a vibration impact threshold of 0.5-inch/sec PPV, while a non-engineered timber or masonry structure more akin to a typical single-family or multifamily residence may have a more stringent 0.2-inch/sec PPV vibration impact criteria against which Project-attributed vibration due to construction could be assessed for the nearest such receptors in the surrounding community. Table 3.13-2, Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment, gives approximate vibration levels for particular construction activities and provides a reasonable estimate for a wide range of soil conditions. Table 3.13-2, Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment Equipment Peak Particle Velocity (inches/second) at 25 feet Approximate Vibration Level (LV) at 25 feet 1 Pile driver (impact) 1.518 (upper range) 0.644 (typical) 112 104 Pile driver (sonic) 0.734 upper range 0.170 typical 105 93 Clam shovel drop (slurry wall) 0.202 94 Hydromill (slurry wall) 0.008 in soil 0.017 in rock 66 75 Vibratory Roller 0.210 94 Hoe Ram 0.089 87 Large bulldozer 0.089 87 Caisson drill 0.089 87 Loaded trucks 0.076 86 Jackhammer 0.035 79 Small bulldozer 0.003 58 Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment, Federal Transit Administration, Table 7-4. September 2018 State Government Code Section 65302(g) California Government Code Section 65302(g) requires the preparation of a Noise Element in a community general plan, which shall identify and appraise the noise problems for the community. The Noise Element shall recognize the guidelines adopted by the Office of Noise Control in the State Department of Health Services and shall quantify, to the extent practicable, current and projected noise levels for major noise sources such as highways and freeways, primary arterials and major local streets, rail lines, airports and industrial plants. California General Plan Guidelines The California General Plan Guidelines, published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), provides guidance for the acceptability of specific land use types within areas of specific noise Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 127 exposure. OPR guidelines are advisory in nature. Local jurisdictions, including the City, have the responsibility to set specific noise standards based on local conditions.89 Local City of Menifee General Plan Noise Element The Noise Element of the City’s General Plan includes goals and policies aimed at the control and abatement of environmental noise and protection of citizens from excessive exposure to noise. To protect City residents from excessive noise, the Noise Element contains the following goals related to the project: Goal N-1: Protect noise-sensitive land uses from excessive noise and vibration exposure. N-1.1: Assess the compatibility of proposed land uses with the noise environment when preparing, revising, or reviewing development project applications. N-1.2: Require new projects to comply with the noise standards of local, regional, and state building code regulations, including but not limited to the city's Municipal Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, the California Green Building Code, and subdivision and development codes. N-1.3: Require noise abatement measures to enforce compliance with any applicable regulatory mechanisms, including building codes and subdivision and zoning regulations, and ensure that the recommended mitigation measures are implemented. N-1.4: Regulate the control of nuisances, such as residential party noise and barking dogs, through the City’s Municipal Code. N-1.7: Mitigate exterior and interior noises to the levels listed in the table below (Table 3.13-3, Stationary Source Noise Standards; refer to General Plan Table N-1, Stationary Source Noise Standards) to the extent feasible, for stationary sources adjacent to sensitive receptors: Table 3.13-3, City of Menifee Stationary Noise Standards Land Use (Residential) Interior Standards Exterior Standards 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. 40 Leq (10-minute) 45 leq (10-minute) 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 55 Leq (10-minute) 65 Leq (10-minute) Source: City of Menifee, City of Menifee General Plan, Table N-1, Stationary Source Noise Standards, adopted 2013; City of Menifee, City of Menifee Municipal Code, Section 9.210.060(D), Table 9.215.060-1, Stationary Source Noise Standards, current through Ordinance 2020-295, passed April 15, 2020. 89 California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, Appendix D Noise Element Guidelines, https://opr.ca.gov/docs/OPR_Appendix_D_final.pdf, 2017.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 128 N-1.9: Limit the development of new noise-producing uses adjacent to noise-sensitive receptors and require that new noise-producing land be are designed with adequate noise abatement measures. N-1.13: Require new development to minimize vibration impacts to adjacent uses during demolition and construction. N-1.17: Prevent the construction of new noise-sensitive land uses within airport noise impact zones. New residential land uses within the 65 dB CNEL contours of any public-use or military airports, as defined by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission, shall be prohibited. N-1.20: Adhere to any applicable Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission Land Use Commission land use compatibility criteria, including density, intensity, and coverage standards. City of Menifee Municipal Code 8.01.010 Hours of Construction: The Buildings and Construction Section of the City of Menifee Municipal Code permits any construction within one-fourth mile from an occupied residence that occurs between Monday and Saturday, except nationally recognized holidays, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Construction on Sundays or nationally recognized holidays is not allowed unless approval is obtained from the City Building Official or City Engineer. 9.215.060 Noise Control Regulations: B. General Exemptions. Sound emanating from the following sources are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: 8. Property maintenance, including, but not limited to, the operation of lawnmowers, leaf blowers, etc., provided such maintenance occurs between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 10. Heating and air conditioning equipment in proper repair. C. Construction-Related Exemptions. Exceptions may be requested from the standards set forth in Section 9.215.060 of this chapter and may be characterized as construction-related, single event or continuous events exceptions. 1. Private construction projects, with or without a Building Permit, located one-quarter of a mile or more from an inhabited dwelling. 2. Private construction projects, with or without a building permit, located within one-quarter of a mile from an inhabited dwelling, shall be permitted Monday through Saturday, except nationally recognized holidays, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or specified in Section 8.01.010. There shall be no construction permitted on Sunday or nationally recognized holidays unless approval is obtained from the City Building Official or City Engineer.

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3. Construction-related exceptions. If construction occurs during off hours or exceeds noise thresholds, an application for a construction-related exception shall be made using the temporary use application provided by the Community Development Director in Chapter 9.105 of this Title. For construction activities on Sunday or nationally recognized holidays, Section 8.01.010 of this Code shall prevail. D. General Sound Level Standards. No person shall create any sound or allow the creation of any to exceed the sound level standards set forth in Table 9.215.060-1 (refer to Table 4.13-3, above). 9.215.070 Vibrations: All uses shall be so operated so as not to generate vibration discernible without instruments by the average person while on or beyond the lot upon which the source is located or within an adjoining enclosed space if more than one establishment occupies a structure. Vibration caused by motor vehicles, trains and temporary construction is exempted from this standard. a) Would the project result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Construction Noise Short-term noise impacts could occur during construction activities from either the noise impacts created from the transport of workers and movement of construction materials to and from the project site, or from the noise generated onsite during: site preparation, grading, and building activities. No blasting or pile driving is anticipated as part of the proposed Project. Construction noise levels would vary significantly based upon the size and topographical features of the active construction zone, duration of the work day, and types of equipment employed, as indicated in Table 3.13-4, Typical Construction Equipment Noise Levels. Table 3.13-4, Typical Construction Equipment Noise Levels EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL (dBA) AT 50 FEET 60 70 80 90 100 110 EQUIPMENT POWERED BY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES EARTH MOVING Compacters (Rollers) Front Loaders Backhoes Tractors Scrapers, Graders Item Title: 11.1
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90.8 dBA. Using an average construction noise level of 84 dBA and a distance of 200 feet,90 the closest receptors in the Project vicinity would be exposed to an average construction noise level of 72 dBA, which would not exceed the 80 dBA Leq 8-hour FTA guidance. As discussed earlier, the Buildings and Construction Section of the City of Menifee Municipal Code permits any construction within one-fourth mile from an occupied residence that occurs between Monday through Saturday, except nationally recognized holidays, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Construction on Sundays or nationally recognized holidays is not allowed unless approval is obtained from the City Building Official or City Engineer. Construction noise is not exempt from the City’s stationary noise source standards. However, per Section 9.09.030 of the Municipal Noise Ordinance the property developer may apply for a construction exemption to the City’s Stationary Noise Ordinance Standards provided that: 1. Construction does not occur between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM the following morning during the months of June through September; and 2. Construction does not occur between the hours of 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM the following morning during the months of October through May. Even with the exemption, construction on Sundays or nationally recognized holidays is not allowed unless approval is obtained from the City Building Official or City Engineer. The Project developer would be required to adhere to the above Municipal Ordinances. With adherence to regulatory requirements, the construction noise from the Project would be less than significant. Operational Noise On-Site Noise Parking Lot Areas and Drive-Through Speakers Sources of noise from parking lot areas are primarily from engine and tire noise, slamming of doors, and pedestrians. A parking lot is not considered a serene environment and the traffic noise from the adjacent roadways would provide a masking effect over the short-term, single event noise occurrences common to parking lots. Noise levels in parking lots can range from between 36 to 69 dBA Leq at a distance of 50 feet from the source.91 The closest sensitive receptors to the parking area would be the existing single-family residential uses located directly west and southwest of the Project Site and are located at least 50 feet from the areas of parking lot activity. Those residences are separated from the Project Site by an approximately five-foot-tall block wall which would attenuate the noise from the parking lot by approximately five dBA.92 Therefore, the 90 Distances to closest receptors were based on the acoustical center of the proposed construction activity. 91 Source: Gordon Bricken & Associates, 1996. Estimates are based on actual noise measurements taken at various parking lots. 92 FHWA Highway Noise Barrier Design Handbook. Figure 13. Line-of-sight. Page 28. February 2000. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/38373, accessed October 2025.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 132 noise level from parking activities at the closest receptors would range between 31 to 64 dBA Leq at a distance of 50 feet from the source. As shown in Table 3.13-3 above, the daytime exterior noise standard is 65 dBA Leq (10 minute) for stationary sources; therefore, the noise level emanating from the parking area would not exceed the stationary noise standard at the closest receptors. Furthermore, the retail buildings with drive-through facilities and speaker boards are located on the northeastern corner of the Project Site, over 150 feet from the boundary of the closest sensitive receptors located on the opposite side of Newport Road; therefore, due to the distance, the masking effect of the existing traffic along Newport Road, the attenuation provided by an existing block wall that runs along the boundary line of the homes north of Newport Road, the drive-through speakers would be inaudible at the closest receptors. Rooftop Mechanical Equipment In order to determine the noise created by a rooftop heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, a noise measurement was taken approximately 10 feet from a rooftop HVAC unit on an existing commercial building. The noise measurement recorded a noise level of 59.5 dBA (Leq,) while the HVAC unit was operational.93 Moving away from the rooftop HVAC unit, noise levels generated by the unit decreased to 53.5 dBA (Leq,) at 20 feet, to 47.5 dBA (Leq,) at 40 feet, and to 41.5 dBA (Leq,) at 80 feet. All rooftop HVAC units in operation on the Project Site would be located at a distance of 50 feet or more from the property lines of the nearest sensitive uses and all roof-mounted mechanical equipment would be screened from the ground elevation view by architectural elements such as parapets. As there would be no line-of-site to the HVAC systems, the attenuation afforded by the parapet would be five dBA. A distance of 50 feet, the HVAC noise level would be approximately 42 dBA or less. As such, the noise levels generated by operation of rooftop HVAC units by the Project would not exceed either the day time exterior stationary noise standard of 65 dBA Leq, or the nighttime stationary noise standard of 45 dBA Leq, at the closest sensitive receptor locations. Traffic Noise Future development generated by the Project would result in on adjacent roadways, thereby increasing vehicular noise in the vicinity of existing and proposed land uses. As determined by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in their Technical Noise Supplement to the Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol, a doubling in roadway traffic volumes is required to generate any noticeable increase in roadway noise level average daily trips (ADT). The nearest roadway segments of the Project vicinity currently experience approximately 54,851 ADT to 56,746 ADT along Newport Road and approximately 16,170 ADT along Menifee Road. As such, the Project-generated trips would total 412 ADT to 817 ADT along Newport Road and approximately 725 ADT along Menifee Road; therefore, the addition of Project-related trips would be nominal and would not double existing traffic volumes along nearby roadway segments, and an increase in traffic 93 Michael Brandman Associates, Noise Impact Analysis, Simi Valley McDonald’s, City of Simi Valley, California, 2009.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 133 noise along local roadways would be imperceptible. Project-related traffic noise impacts would be less than significant. Conclusion Based on the above, the Project would not cause the generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies. Impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. b) Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? Less than Significant Impact. The main concern associated with groundborne vibration is annoyance; however, in extreme cases, vibration can cause damage to buildings, particularly those that are old or otherwise fragile. Some common sources of groundborne vibration are trains and construction activities such as blasting, pile-driving, and heavy earth-moving equipment. The primary source of groundborne vibration occurring as part of the Project is construction activity. Construction activities can produce vibration that may be felt by adjacent uses. The construction of the Project would not require the use of equipment such as pile drivers, which are known to generate substantial construction vibration levels. The highest degree of groundborne vibration on-site would be generated during the site preparation and grading phases due to the use of a small dozer/excavator and tractor/loader/backhoe and during paving due to use of a roller. Based on the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) data (see Table 3.13-2), vibration velocities from a dozer/excavator is estimated to be approximately 0.003-inch-per-second PPV at 25 feet from the source of activity.94 The vibration level from a roller is estimated to be 0.210-inch-per-second PPV at 25 feet from the source of activity.95 Groundborne vibration is typically attenuated over relatively short distances. The major concern with construction vibration is related to building damage. The closest buildings to the Site are Archibald’s Drive-Thru located east of the Project boundary line and the residential uses located just west of the Project boundary line. The thresholds for building damage risk are 0.3-inch/sec PPV for building Category II Engineered concrete and masonry (no plaster) and 0.2-inch/sec PPV for Category III Non-engineered timber and masonry buildings. 94 Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, September 2018. 95 Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, September 2018.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 134 Based on the distance of the area of activity to the building façade of the nearest building façade (both buildings’ facades are approximately 30 feet from the area of activity), and the known vibration levels of the highest vibration-generating piece of equipment anticipated for construction equipment (i.e., vibratory roller at 0.210-inch/sec PPV at 25 feet),96 vibration levels generated by construction of the Project would be approximately 0.04-inch/sec PPV at the building façade of the nearest building. Accordingly, vibration generated by construction of the Project would be below the more stringent FTA guidance standard of 0.2-inch/sec PPV for Category III Non-engineered timber and masonry buildings. Therefore, impacts related to groundborne vibration would not cause any building damage and is considered to be less than significant. As the Project consists of a proposed retail and day care center use, the Project does not include any sources of operational vibration; no operational impacts are anticipated. Mitigation Measures None required. c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. The nearest airport to the Project Site is the Perris Valley Airport located approximately 6 miles to the northwest; however, the Site is not located within the influence area of the Perris Valley Airport, including the boundaries of noise contours. The Project Site is located within the Airport Influence Area of the March Inland Port Airport; however, the Site is not located within the boundaries of noise contours for the March Inland Port Airport and, accordingly, the Project would not expose people to a safety hazard or excessive noise levels associated with airports and no impact would occur. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Noise Noise generated from the proposed Project would be limited to those typical of commercial uses. This type of noise is generally described as “nuisance noise.” Nuisance noise is intermittent or temporary noise from sources such as landscape maintenance equipment. Compliance with the City’s Noise Ordinance 96 Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, FTA Report No. 123, September 2018.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 135 would limit exposure to excessive nuisance noise. Similarly, related projects would be required to comply with the noise standards applicable to the jurisdictions in which they would be located. As stated above, the Project is not anticipated to generate a doubling of traffic volumes on any roadways within the Project vicinity; therefore, the Project’s contribution to cumulative traffic noise is also not anticipated to double the traffic volumes or cause a greater than three dBA increase on roadways in the Project vicinity. Cumulative impacts would be less than significant and the Project’s contribution would not be cumulatively considerable. Vibration Other foreseeable projects within the vicinity of the Project Site would not be close enough to create a combined excessive generation of groundborne vibrations. The Project would not exceed thresholds for structural damage nor will it be a source of operational vibration. Therefore, the Project’s contribution to cumulative impacts associated with excessive groundborne vibrations would not be cumulatively considerable, and the cumulative impact would be less than significant.

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3.14 Population and Housing Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?

b. Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The SCAG functions as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as incorporated cities within those counties. SCAG’s mandated responsibilities include developing plans and policies with respect to the region’s population growth, transportation programs, air quality, housing, and economic development. Specifically, SCAG is responsible for preparing an RTP/SCS in coordination with other state and local agencies. This document includes population, employment, and housing projections for the region and its 15 subregions. SCAG data is periodically updated to reflect changes in development activity and actions of local jurisdictions (e.g. zoning changes). SCAG’s Connect SoCal 2024 is the most recent update to their RTP/SCS and represents the most likely future growth scenario for the region. It includes projections of three major growth indicators (population, households, and employment) forecasted to the planning horizon year of 2050 at the regional, county, and local jurisdictional levels. Table 3.14-1, SCAG Data for City of Menifee, details the population, housing, and employment growth projections for the City contained within the Connect SoCal 2024 update to the RTP/SCS. These forecasts are used to help develop and analyze potential impacts stemming from the Project. Table 4.14-1, SCAG Data for City of Menifee Year Population Housing Employment 2019 101,600 34,000 17,300 2050 138,331 1 49,100 31,300 Total Change +36,731 +15,100 +14,000 1 SCAG’s Connect SoCal 2024 does not include population projections below the county level and recommends deriving jurisdictional population projections using the county-level population:housing ratio and applying it to jurisdictional Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 138 Table 4.14-1, SCAG Data for City of Menifee Year Population Housing Employment household projections. Riverside County’s population:housing ratio for 2050 is 2.8:1. Applying this ratio to the City’s 2050 housing projection (49,100 units) gives a corresponding population of 138,331 persons. Source: Southern California Association of Governments, Connect SoCal 2024, Demographics & Growth Forecast Appendix. a) Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Less than Significant Impact. The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped. As such, there are no population, housing, or employment associated with the current land use. Construction During construction, the Project would result in a temporary increase in employment at the Project Site. However, the construction industry differs from most other employment sectors in that there is no regular place of work with workers regularly commuting to job sites, and many workers are highly specialized and move from job site to job site as dictated by the demand for their specific skills. As a result, the employment pattern of construction workers in Southern California are such that it is not likely that they would permanently relocate their households as a result of their employment at the Project Site during construction. Accordingly, construction of the Project would not induce a substantial direct or indirect unplanned population growth. Operation The Project does not propose any housing units; therefore, there would be no direct population or housing growth resulting from operation of the Project. The Project would construct and operate a commercial development on the Project Site, which would result in direct employment growth, as well as potential indirect population growth should employees of the Project relocate from outside of the City. The Project is projected to generate approximately 87 new jobs.97 This direct increase in employment at the Project Site would not be a substantial increase in the City, representing 0.5 percent of the existing (2019) employment and 0.6 percent of the projected employment growth over the planning period previously shown above in Table 3.14-1. Employment opportunities can attract new residents to an area to fill such employment positions. However, given the type of jobs that the Project would create (general commercial/retail and daycare) and the current unemployment rates98 within the City (5.6 percent with 2,900 people in 97 Calculated as follows: 38,560 square-foot commercial development / 447 employees per square foot of retail/service space = 86.3 employees rounded up to 87. Source: Menifee Union School District, 2023/2024 Residential and Commercial/Industrial Development School Fee Justification Study, March 12, 2024, page 9. 98 California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, Monthly Labor Force Data for Cities and Census Designated Places (CDP), https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/data/labor-force-and-unemployment-for-cities-and-census-areas.html, accessed October 2025.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 139 the labor force who are unemployed) and Riverside County (6.3 percent with 75,600 people in the labor force who are unemployed), it is anticipated that the majority of the Project’s jobs would be filled by persons already residing in the City who would not relocate their households to work at the Project Site. As such, operation of the Project would not result in a substantial amount of indirect population increase. Furthermore, SCAG forecasts are based on buildout of land within the City based on current land use designations established in the planning documents of local jurisdictions. Because the Project would develop commercial development consistent with the underlying land use designations of the Site as contemplated in the General Plan and does not propose to change the land use designation of the Site, development of the Project has been assumed and accounted for in regional and local planning. Additionally, the Project Site is served by existing roadways and the Project would connect to existing utility infrastructure within Newport Road. Therefore, growth associated with the Project would not be considered unplanned and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. b) Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact. The Project Site is currently vacant and undeveloped. As such, there are no existing people or housing that would be displaced by the project and no impact would occur as a result of implementation of the Project. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The Project would result in less-than-significant impacts with regards to inducing substantial unplanned growth, and no impact to displacing housing or displacing people. Because the Project is a commercial project without residential uses, it would not contribute incrementally to cumulative impacts related to population and housing, and would not be cumulatively considerable.

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3.15 Public Services Potentially Significant Impact
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:

Fire Protection? Police Protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? Less than Significant Impact. The City contracts with the Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) who, in cooperation with CalFIRE, provide a full range of fire protection services within the City, including fires, rescues, traffic accidents, medical emergencies, requests for general public assistance, and fire prevention and education programs. RCFD currently operates 106 fire stations throughout Riverside County, four of which serve the City of Menifee as part of Battalion 13. The nearest station to the Project Site is Fire Station 76 (29950 Menifee Road), located approximately 0.2-mile northeast of the Project Site. The Project would be subject to current City and RCFD requirements for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire flow, and equipment and firefighter access, as well as the California Fire Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 141 Code as adopted by Chapter 8.20 of the MMC, and all applicable National Fire Protection Associate standards and codes for systems and equipment. The Project’s Fire Plan is shown on Figure 3.15-1, Project Fire Plan, presented at the end of this section (Checklist Section 3.15). As shown on Figure 3.15-1, all drive aisles would have a vertical clearance of at least 13.5 feet; fire apparatus access roads would be designed to support fire apparatus loads, surfaced to provide all-weather driving capabilities, and would not exceed 14 percent (eight degrees) in grade or 2.5 percent (1.43 degrees) in cross-slope. Building envelopes would consist of stucco, corrugated metal, aluminum panels, synthetic siding, fired brick, or tile and all buildings and structures greater than 3,600 square feet are required to be sprinklered. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, fire flow tests would be conducted to ensure adequate fire flow to meet minimum requirements for commercial land uses pursuant to California Fire Code Appendix B, Table B105.1. Building 1 would have a fire flow not less than 562.5 gallons per minute (gpm), Building 3 would have a fire flow not less than 375 gpm, and Buildings 2, 4, and 5 would have a fie flow not less than 687.5 gpm; All buildings would have a flow duration of two hours minimum. Hydrants would be spaced and sited to ensure appropriate coverage of all areas of the Site. All proposed landscaping would meet requirements for defensible space and be routinely maintained and not allowed to become dry or overgrown such that it would create a fire hazard. Compliance with codes and standards would be ensured by the City’s Fire Marshal through the plan check process prior to the issuance of building permits. Implementation of the above fire protection and life safety features standardized in the California Building and Fire Codes, as implemented by the MMC, in addition to the VCFD and state fire safety requirements for defensible space, would limit the potential for fire at the Project Site, which would reduce the potential demand for fire services. In Addition, the Project Site is within a 4-minute driving distance from Fire Station 76, consistent with response time goals of RCFD. Due to the limited increase in demand that would be attributable to the Project, the availability of fire services within proximity to the Project Site, and required compliance with Fire Code standards, the construction of new or expansion of existing fire facilities would not be required as a result of the Project. Furthermore, the City would collect a one-time development impact fee in accordance with MMC Chapter 8.02, which is imposed on all new development to help pay its fair share of costs associated with upgrading RCFD fire facilities as needed. Payment of such fees would help fund the acquisition, design, and construction of new fire facilities and would minimize the Project’s operational impacts to fire protection services to the greatest extent practicable. The development of new fire protection facilities would be conducted under its own environmental review. Therefore, the Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered fire protection facilities and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 142 Police Protection? Less than Significant Impact. Police protection in the City is provided by the Menifee Police Department (MPD) located at 29714 Haun Road, approximately 1.2 miles northwest of the Site. Staffed by approximately 93 sworn officers, 35 full-time professional staff, 4 part-time professional staff, 29 volunteers, 17 explorers, and three chaplains, MPD is comprised of the Investigations and Supports Services Division and the Operations Division. The Investigations and Support Services Division includes investigations, code enforcement, and support services such as records and evidence management and dispatch. Patrol Services falls under the Operations Division and consists of 46 Officers and six Community Service Officers who respond to service calls and carry out proactive patrols of six beat areas to prevent crime and apprehend individuals engaged in criminal activity. 99 The Project Site is located within the coverage area of Beat 3. The Project would develop a commercial use; therefore, there would be no anticipated increase in City residents that would represent an increase in demand for police services within the City and, as discussed in Section 3.14, Population and Housing, it is anticipated that the majority of the Project’s jobs would be filled by persons already residing in the City. In addition, the City development review and building permit plan check processes include review by MPD to ensure incorporation of defensible space concepts and crime prevention strategies in site design. The incorporation of such concepts and strategies include strategic use of nighttime security lighting, maintenance of sightlines, and use of clearly identifiable points of entry. As such, the increased employment and activity at the Site would not be expected to increase the demand for police services such that existing staffing levels would be insufficient. As such, the construction of new or expansion of existing police facilities would not be required as a result of the Project. Furthermore, the City would collect a one-time development impact fee in accordance with MMC Chapter 8.02, which is imposed on all new development to help pay its fair share of costs associated with upgrading MPD fire facilities as needed. Payment of such fees would help fund the acquisition, design, and construction of new police facilities and would minimize the Project’s operational impacts to police protection services to the greatest extent practicable. The development of new police protection facilities would be conducted under its own environmental review. Therefore, the Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered police protection facilities and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. Schools? No Impact. The Project Site is within the attendance boundaries of Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary School and Bell Mountain Middle School, part of the Menifee Union School District; and Liberty 99 Menifee Police Department, Annual Review, 2024.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 143 High School, part of the Perris Union High School District. The generation of students is related to the residential population residing within the service boundaries of schools and districts. The Project would develop commercial uses with no residential component. Therefore, the Project would not generate additional students within the boundaries of the serving school districts and the construction of new or expansion of existing school facilities would not be required as a result of the Project. Furthermore, pursuant to Senate Bill 50, the Project Applicant would be required to pay development fees for schools to the appropriate district(s) prior to the issuance of the Project’s building permit. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65995, the payment of these fees is considered full and complete mitigation of Project-related school impacts. Therefore, the Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered school facilities and no associated impacts would occur. Mitigation Measures None required. Parks? No Impact. City-owned and -maintained parks and recreation facilities are under the purview of the Community Services Department; however, none are located within the vicinity of the Project Site. Within one mile of the Project Site are nine parks and recreational facilities operated and maintained by the Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District: Aldergate Park (28688 Aldergate Drive), Desert Green Pocket Park (29723 Painted Desert Drive), Grand Vista Park (29275 Grande Vista Avenue), La Paloma Park (30469 Menifee Road), Lago Vista Sports Park (29100 Holland Road), Menifee Community Center (30627 Menifee Road), Menifee Gymnasium (28545 La Piedra Road), Pepita Square (29658 Camino Pepita Drive), and Wheatfield Park (30627 Menifee Road). Although unlikely, employees of the Project may use nearby park facilities; however, such usage would likely occur during lunch breaks and would, accordingly, be brief. Such non-intensive use would not increase deterioration of existing parks and recreation facilities and the construction of new or expansion of park facilities would not be required. Therefore, the Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered park facilities and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. Other public facilities? No Impact. Other public facilities and services provided within the City include library services and City administrative services. Library services within the City are provided by the Riverside County Library System through the Menifee Branch (28798 La Piedra Road) located approximately 0.6-mile south of the Project Site, and the Sun City Branch (26982 Cherry Hills Boulevard) located approximately 2.6 miles northwest of the Project Site. Although unlikely, it is possible the Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 144 employees of the Project would use the City’s library services; however, even if employees or visitors use the library, such usage would not overburden the current facilities. The demand for administrative services is typically tied to a City’s population. As detailed further in response to Checklist Question 3.14(a), it is anticipated that the majority of the Project’s jobs would be filled by persons already residing in the vicinity who would not relocate their households to work at the Project Site. Therefore, it is not anticipated that development of the Project would increase the current demand for City administrative services. As such, impacts to other public facilities in the area would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Related projects may require the construction of new or expansion of existing fire and police stations, schools, and other public facilities within each jurisdiction. However, the potential environmental impacts resulting from the construction of new or expanded public facilities would be evaluated at each associated project level. Development and implementation of the Project does not include development of residential uses. As such, the Project would not significantly increase the need for fire or police protection services, would have no impact on schools or other public facilities. Therefore, the cumulative impact on public services would not be significant, and the Project’s contribution to cumulative impacts on public services would not be cumulatively considerable.

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3.16 Recreation Potentially Significant Impact
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?

b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? No Impact. As detailed in response to Checklist Question 3.15(a), employees of the Project may use nearby park facilities; however, such usage would likely occur during lunch breaks and would, accordingly, be brief. Such non-intensive use would not increase deterioration of existing parks and recreation facilities and the construction of new or expansion of park facilities would not be required. Therefore, the Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered park facilities and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? No Impact. The Project would include a daycare facility and associated playground. The playground would be privately owned and maintained by the daycare provider and would not be open or available to the public. Construction and operation of the playground is considered part of the Project, which as analyzed in this IS/MND, would not result in adverse physical effects on the environment. No unusual construction methods or operational procedures would be required for the daycare. As evaluated above in response to Checklist Question 3.16(a), the Project would not require the construction or expansion of additional recreational facilities. Therefore, the Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 147 Project would not require the construction or expansion of recreation facilities and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The Project does not include development of residential uses and would not require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. Although employees of the Project may use the parks in the vicinity of the Project Site, it is anticipated that this would be a small number of people for brief periods of time. Therefore, the Project would have a less-than-significant impact with regard to the deterioration of parks and no impact related to the construction or expansion of recreational facilities and, as such, the Project’s contribution to cumulative impacts to recreation would not be cumulatively considerable.

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3.17 Transportation Potentially Significant Impact
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities? b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? d. Result in inadequate emergency access? The following analysis of the potential transportation impacts of the Project is based, in part, on the information and conclusions contained within the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Assessment for the Proposed Menifee Boardwalk Project, Menifee (VMT Assessment),100 prepared for the Project by Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers. The VMT Assessment was prepared in accordance with the assumptions, methodologies, and procedures outlined in the City of Menifee Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled,101 and utilizing trip generation rates derived from the Manual of Trip Generation 11th Edition published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. The VMT Assessment is included as Appendix J to this IS/MND and its findings, conclusions, and recommendations are incorporated by reference herein. 100 Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Assessment for the Proposed Menifee Boardwalk Project, Menifee, February 27, 2026. 101 City of Menifee, City of Menifee Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled, updated: January 2022.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 149 a) Would the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Transit The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) operates Route 74 within the vicinity of the Project Site. Route 74 traverses the Cities of Hemet, Winchester, Menifee, and Sun City and provides service between the Hemet Valley Mall, West Valley High School, Menifee Post Office, Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee, Menifee Community Center and Park, Menifee Countryside marketplace, Menifee Valley Medical Center, and Sun City Library. The nearest bus stop to the Project Site is located approximately 450 feet to the east of the Site. As detailed in Checklist Section 3.14, Population and Housing, the Project would not induce significant population growth and is consistent with the anticipated land use for the Site. Accordingly, it is anticipated that existing transit service in the Project area would be able to adequately accommodate the increase in Project-generated transit trips. In addition, neither construction nor operation of the Project would require removal or relocation of any existing bus stops or other transit infrastructure. Roadway Adjacent to the Project Site, Newport Road is a six-lane, divided roadway oriented in the east-west direction, while Menifee Road is a five-lane, divided roadway south of its intersection with Newport Road and a four-lane, divided roadway north of Newport Road, oriented in the north-south direction. On-street parking is not permitted along Newport Road or Menifee Road in the vicinity of the Site and the posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour. The Newport Road/Menifee Road intersection is traffic-signal-controlled. The Circulation Element identifies Newport Road as an Urban Arterial and Menifee Road as an Arterial. On September 27, 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 743 into law, which initiated a process to change transportation impact analyses completed in support of CEQA documentation. SB 743 eliminates level of service (LOS) as a basis for determining significant transportation impacts under CEQA and provides a new performance metric, vehicle miles travelled (VMT). A VMT-based analysis is thus provided below, in Response 2.17(b). However, the City’s Engineering Department LOS Traffic Study Guidelines (LOS Guidelines), dated October 2020, identifies LOS as the basis for determining significant transportation impacts within the City and the General Plan has established a minimum acceptable performance standard of LOS D for designated intersections (Circulation Element Policy C-1.2). Based on background traffic calculations, the Project would have the potential to create a deficiency within the roadway system as a result of increased traffic and identified potential improvements to address these deficiencies. Therefore, per the City’s LOS Guidelines, the Project would be required to pay a fair share contribution (mitigation measure TRA-1) towards these improvements in order to reduce Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 150 the impact to a less than significant level. The LOS calculations and estimated fair share contribution for the Project would be confirmed and approved by the City’s Engineer as part of the City’s standard review process prior to the issuance of building permits. Although the approach to evaluating transportation impacts has shifted to focus on encouraging active transportation and transit while limiting VMT, an important aspect of this analysis is to ensure that the street grid network functions well and allows for efficient movement of vehicles. Thus, Table 3.17-1, Project Consistency with the General Plan Circulation Element, presents an evaluation of the Project’s consistency with both these vehicular and non-vehicular aspects of the General Plan Circulation Element. Table 3.17-1, Project Consistency with General Plan Circulation Element Goals and Policies Analysis of Project Consistency Goal C-1: A roadway network that meets the circulation needs of all residents, employees, and visitors to the City of Menifee.

Consistent. The Project Site is located southwest of the intersection of Newport Road and Menifee Road in the central eastern portion of the City. The Project would provide all required circulatory improvements within and adjacent to the Site. In addition, prior to the issuance of building permits, the Project would be required to pay its fair share contributions as calculated and approved by the City’s Engineering Department consistent with the requirements of the City’s LOS Guidelines. Policy C-1.1: Require roadways to: o Comply with federal, state, and local design and safety standards. o Meet the needs of multiple transportation modes and users. o Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses. o Be maintained in accordance with best practices.

Consistent. The Project includes circulation improvements for vehicles, including alternative fuel vehicles, and active transportation methods, such as bicycles and pedestrians. The Project’s design would be required to comply with all federal, state, and local design and safety standards and would be compatible with the surrounding streetscape and land uses. All circulation improvements would be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer for consistency with approved cross-sections and design standards. Policy C-1.2: Require development to mitigate its traffic impacts and achieve a peak hour Level of Service (LOS) D or better at intersections, except at constrained intersections at close proximity to the I-215 where LOS E may be permitted.

Consistent. The Project’s Traffic Study indicates that the Project can achieve LOS D or better at local area intersections and roadways through fair share contributions toward planned improvements. The Project’s final improvements and fair share contribution would be confirmed and approved by the City Engineer as part of the City’s standard plan check prior to the issuance of building permits. Policy C-1.3: Work with Caltrans, RCTC, and others to identify, fund, and implement Consistent. The Project would fully fund all proposed onsite and adjacent improvements that serve the Project and would contribute its fair share Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 151 Table 3.17-1, Project Consistency with General Plan Circulation Element Goals and Policies Analysis of Project Consistency needed improvements to roadways identified in the citywide roadway network. contributions to fund future improvements to the roadway network as approved by the City. Policy C-1.4: Promote development of local street patterns that unify neighborhoods and work with neighboring jurisdictions to provide compatible roadway linkages at the city limits.

Not Applicable. The Project would not alter existing local street patterns or linkages.

Policy C-1.5: Minimize idling times and vehicle miles traveled to conserve resources, protect air quality, and limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Consistent. As discussed below in response to Checklist Question 3.17(b), the Project would have less-than-significant impacts with regard to VMT. Goal C-2: A bikeway and community pedestrian network that facilitates and encourages nonmotorized travel throughout the City of Menifee.

Consistent. The Project would facilitate non-motorized travel through the inclusion of bike parking on a site located along a Class II Bike Lane and through pedestrian improvements, including landscaping and design features consistent with applicable safety and ADA requirements. Policy C-2.1: Require on- and off-street pathways to: o Comply with federal, state, and local design and safety standards. o Meet the needs of multiple types of users (families, commuters, recreational beginners, exercise experts) and meet ADA standards and guidelines. o Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses. o Be maintained in accordance with best practices.

Consistent. The Project includes on- and adjacent improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, including landscaping. The Project’s design would be required to comply with all federal, state, and local design and safety standards and would be compatible with the surrounding streetscape and land uses. All pedestrian circulation improvements would be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer for consistency with approved ADA regulations and design standards.

Source: City of Menifee, General Plan Circulation Element Goals and Policies. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities In the vicinity of the Site, existing Class II Community On-Street Bike Lanes are located along both sides Menifee Road. Pedestrian facilities currently existing on both sides of Newport Road and Menifee Road. Bicycle circulation would be provided via the existing bike lanes as well as adjacent roadways and sidewalks. Pedestrian circulation would be provided via existing sidewalks. All pedestrian areas within the Project Site would meet ADA requirements and adhere to City design guidelines. In addition, as detailed in Checklist Section 3.14, Population and Housing, the Project would not induce significant population growth and is consistent with the anticipated land use for the Site.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 152 Accordingly, it is anticipated that existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the Project area would be able to adequately accommodate the increase in Project-generated use. Summary The Project would not alter the existing roadway network or hinder the City’s ability to emphasize a diversity of transportation modes or choices. The Project would not include improvements that would extend into the public right-of-way; interfere with existing public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities; or impede the construction of new or the expansion of such existing facilities in the future. As discussed above, the Project’s impacts on the transit system and bicycle and pedestrian facilities would not be significant; however, the Project’s impacts on the roadway system would require payment of fair share contributions to improvements recommended for three intersections and two roadway segments (mitigation measure TRA-1). With implementation of mitigation measure TRA-1, the Project would not conflict with an applicable program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the performance of the circulation system, including public transit, roadway, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant with mitigation. Mitigation Measures TRA-1 Fair Share Contribution. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Project Applicant shall pay the Project’s fair share amount consistent with the City of Menifee’s LOS Traffic Study Guidelines subject to final review and approval by the City Engineer and in conjunction with all other applicable transportation fees (including, but not limited to, the City’s development impact fees). b) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? Less than Significant Impact. Senate Bill (SB) 743 amended CEQA in 2013 with the intent to “more appropriately balance the needs of congestion management with statewide goals related to infill development, promotion of public health through active transportation, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.” SB 743 required OPR to identify new metrics for identifying and mitigating transportation impacts within CEQA. For land use development projects, OPR identified VMT per capita, VMT per employee, and net VMT as new metrics for transportation analysis. Government Code Section 15064.3 (“Determining the Significance of Transportation Impacts”), subsection (b) (“Criteria for Analyzing Transportation Impacts”), part (4) (“Methodology”) gives a lead agency the discretion to choose the most appropriate methodology to evaluate a project’s VMT. Accordingly, the City adopted the City of Menifee Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT Guidelines) in January 2022. Pursuant to the City’s adopted VMT Guidelines, a land use project is assumed to have a less than significant VMT impact if it: (1) is located within a Transit Priority Area (TPA) and meets specific criteria based on land use and other factors; (2) is located within a low VMT-generating area; or (3) is a local-serving project under 50,000 square feet.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 153 The VMT Assessment was prepared consistent with the City’s Analysis Guidelines for VMT to determine if the Project would be assumed to have a less-than-significant impact pursuant to any of the above screening criteria. As detailed in the VMT Assessment, included as Appendix J to this IS/MND, the Project Site is not located within a TPA and would not be presumed to have less-than-significant impacts pursuant to Criterion 1. To determine if the Site is located within a low VMT-generating area pursuant to Criterion 2, the City uses the Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) VMT Screening Tool. Based on the WRCOG Screening Tool, the jurisdictional average VMT per service population is 33.5 VMT per service population while the Project Site’s Traffic Analysis Zone ([TAZ] #1123) VMT per service population is 31.2 VMT per service population. Therefore, Criterion 2 is satisfied. In addition, because the Project would consist of 28,650 square-feet of retail and 10,000 square-feet of day care center use, the Project satisfies Criterion 3. Therefore, the Project is presumed to have a less than significant impact on VMT per the City’s VMT Guidelines. Mitigation Measures None required. c) Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Less than Significant Impact. The Project would be subject to the City’s standard design guidelines to regulate design through the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to ensure compatible use. Vehicular access to the proposed Project will be provided via one right-turn in/right-turn out only unsignalized driveway located along Newport Road and via one existing shared right-turn in/right-turn out only unsignalized driveway located along Menifee Road. Table 3.17-12, Peak Hour Levels of Service—Project Driveways, presents the calculated the Project’s effects on driveway operations in the 2027 opening year. There would be no changes to the existing access or off-site circulation on City roads. The developer would be responsible for onsite circulation improvements (driveways and internal drive aisles). These onsite improvements would be designed in accordance with all applicable design standards set forth by the City, which were established to ensure safe and efficient vehicular circulation. Furthermore, the on-site circulation layout of the proposed Project on an overall basis is adequate. Curb return radii are generally adequate for small service/delivery trucks, trash trucks, and emergency vehicles and would be confirmed as part of standard plan check and site inspection procedures. Based on the above, impacts associated with hazardous design features or incompatible land uses would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 154 d) Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. During construction, it is expected that Project construction activities and staging areas would remain entirely onsite and would not require temporary street and/or lane closure(s). Mitigation measure TRA-2 would further ensure that adequate measures for safety and vehicular movements would be maintained in the event that temporary traffic diversion measures are required to accommodate construction activities. With regards to operation, the Project would not cause permanent alterations to offsite vehicular circulation routes and patterns, impede public access, or travel upon public rights-of-way. The Project would not include the installation of barriers (e.g. perimeter fencing, fixed bollards, etc.) that could impede emergency access within the vicinity of the Project Site. Furthermore, as described above in response to Checklist Question 3.17(c), onsite improvements would be designed in accordance with all applicable design standards for safe and efficient vehicular circulation set forth by the City and were determined to be generally adequate for small service/delivery trucks, trash trucks, and emergency vehicles. Accordingly, impacts associated with inadequate emergency access would be less than significant with mitigation. Mitigation Measures TRA-2 Construction Traffic Management Plan. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Project Applicant shall prepare a Traffic Management Plan (Construction TMP) for approval by the City of Menifee Traffic Engineer. The Construction TMP shall include measures to minimize potential safety impacts during the short-term construction process if partial or full lane closures are required. The Construction TMP shall specify that on direction of travel in each direction on adjacent roadways must always be maintained during Project construction activities. If full lane closures are required and one direction of travel in each direction cannot be maintained, the Construction TMP shall identify planned detours. The Construction TMP shall include measures such as construction signage, limitations on timing for lane closures to avoid peak hours, temporary striping plans, and use of construction flag-person(s) to direct traffic during heavy equipment use. The Construction TMP shall in incorporated into Project specifications for verification prior to final plan approval. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Plan, Program, Ordinance, or Policy Addressing Circulation As described above, the project would not result in significant impacts from conflicts with regional and local transportation plans or policies. As concluded above, with payment of a fair share contribution, the Project would not contribute to cumulative impacts to the roadway system. Therefore, cumulative impacts related to a program, plan, ordinance, or policy related to addressing the circulation system would be less than significant with mitigation.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 155 CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b) The Project does not require a project-level VMT analysis; therefore, the Project meets the City’s trip generation screening criterion and would not contribute to a cumulatively considerable impact related to VMT. Hazardous Design Features As discussed above, there would be no permanent changes to off-site circulation on City roads. The developer would be responsible for onsite circulation improvements (driveways and internal drive aisles) and frontage improvements (e.g., sidewalks and landscape areas). These onsite and adjacent improvements would be designed in accordance with all applicable design standards set forth by the City. Because the impacts related to Project access points and circulation are site-specific, and would be less than significant, the Project would not contribute to cumulative impacts with respect to hazardous design features. Emergency Access As analyzed above, the Project would not result in inadequate emergency access, and Project impacts to emergency access would be less than significant. As with the proposed Project, driveways and/or circulation modifications proposed in the surrounding area would comply with applicable local, regional, state, and/or federal requirements related to emergency access and evacuation plans. Further, because modifications to access are largely confined to a project site, project-specific emergency access impacts would likely not impact other cumulative projects. Therefore, the Project’s contributions to cumulative impacts to emergency access would be less than significant.

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3.18 Tribal Cultural Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:

i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or

ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe?

The following analysis of the potential tribal cultural resources impacts of the Project is based on the information and conclusions contained within the Cultural Report prepared for the Project, previously detailed in Section 3.5, Cultural Resources, and attached as Appendix D to this IS/MND.102 Background research conducted to inform this analysis included searches of cultural resources database records, 102 South Environmental, Phase I Cultural Resource Technical Report, City of Menifee, Riverside County, California, October 2025.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 157 including the NAHC’s SLF database; coordination with Native American Tribes traditionally affiliated with the area; and a pedestrian survey, which are summarized in Section 3.5, Cultural Resources. a) Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: i) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)? ii) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As previously discussed in Section 3.5, Cultural Resources, of this IS/MND, no cultural resources were identified within the Project Site as a result of the CHRIS records search or pedestrian survey by a qualified archaeologist. Ground visibility was good (70-90 percent) during the survey. Additionally, the only resource recorded within 0.5-mile was associated with historic period agriculture. Therefore, no cultural resources listed or eligible for listing in the CRHR or in a local register of historical resources as defined in PRC Section 5020.1(k) were identified within the Project Site. In addition, no tribal cultural resources were identified during consultation with the Pechanga Band of Mission Indians that the City, as lead agency, has determined to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1 in consideration of potential significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. However, as discussed in Checklist Section 3.5(b), the NAHC responded with a positive SLF search and the Pechanga Band of Mission Indians stated that the Site is within their traditional territory and, therefore, within a culturally sensitive area. Because no development has occurred at the Site, the possibility exists that deeper lying, previously unknown tribal cultural resources exist that ground-disturbing activities during construction could encounter. Mitigation measures CUL-1 and CUL-2 would be required to ensure appropriate protection and treatment of cultural resources that may qualify as historical resources in the event of their inadvertent discovery during ground-disturbance at the Site. Protection and treatment efforts recommended are consistent with applicable state and local regulatory requirements and recommendations, including CEQA statutes, CRHR evaluation criteria, AB 52, Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, and General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element Policies OCS-5.1 and OCS-5.3 through OCS-5.6, which have been adopted and implemented to prevent and reduce effects on cultural Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 158 resources, including those which may qualify as historical resources. Accordingly, impacts to tribal cultural resources listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources or in a local register of historical resources or determined by the City to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024 would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. Mitigation Measures See mitigation measures CUL-1 and CUL-2 under Checklist Question 3.5(a) above. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The Project and related projects would comply with AB 52 in which the lead agency for each project would be required to notice tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the related project sites if the tribe has submitted a written request to be notified. Due to being locally specific, each related project would need to conduct a Sacred Lands File search and be evaluated within its own site-specific context. The Project would not adversely affect known tribal cultural resources. Therefore, the Project would not make a cumulatively considerable contribution to any potential cumulative impacts, and cumulative impacts on cultural resources would be less than significant.

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3.19 Utilities and Service Systems Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?

b. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry, and multiple dry years? c. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?

d. Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? e. Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? The following analysis of impacts to utilities and service systems that could potentially occur as a result of construction or operation of the Project is based, in part, on the Project’s Utility Plan and “will serve” letters issued for the Project by utility providers and agencies. The Utility Plan is presented in Figure 3.19-1, Project Utility Plan, included at the end of this Checklist Section, and agency “will serve” letters are included as Appendix K to this IS/MND.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 160 a) Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? Less than Significant Impact. Water Facilities EMWD has issued a conditional “will serve” letter indicating their willingness to provide water services to the Project in accordance with EMWD rules and regulations.103 As detailed below in response to Checklist Question 3.19(b), existing and planned water supplies would be adequate to meet the Project’s demands during construction and operation. Therefore, no new or expanded water supply infrastructure (e.g., reservoirs, treatment/filtration plants, or pump stations) would be required beyond what has already been planned for and the environmental impacts of evaluated as part of long-range planning efforts of water suppliers and wholesalers. However, the Project would require the construction of new onsite Project-serving water delivery infrastructure for domestic, irrigation, and fire flow, such as service laterals and meters, as well as connections to existing offsite water mains. The Project would connect to an existing 21-inch water main beneath Newport Road. When analyzing the capacity of existing water mains and offsite infrastructure to serve a project, although domestic water demand would be the main contributor to water demand in the long term, fire flow demand has a much greater instantaneous impact on infrastructure and, therefore, is the primary means for analyzing infrastructure capacity of the local delivery system. The water demand of a project and the adequacy of existing water supply lines and fire hydrants are evaluated and managed by EMWD. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Project would be required to show adequate fire flow to meet minimum standards for commercial uses pursuant to California Fire Code Appendix B and table B105.1, as enforced through MMC Section 8.20.180. If water main or other offsite local delivery infrastructure upgrades are required to meet flow requirements, the Project Applicant would be required to pay for such upgrades, which would be constructed by either the Project Applicant or the City. Impacts from such construction activities are part of typical site development and would not be substantial based on their temporary and localized nature both on-site and within existing rights-of-way or public easements that have been previously disturbed. The Project would be required to coordinate connections to the public water main with EMWD, which would avoid impacts related to service disruptions; and the Project’s plans for onsite water delivery infrastructure, including the proposed sprinkler system, would be subject to the approval of the City and EMWD, which would avoid impacts related to pressure or capacity deficiencies. 103 Eastern Municipal Water District, Development Services Department, Will Serve Letter from David Kanigowski, Senior Engineering Technician, SAN 53—WS 2024-1006—APN: 364-030-016, September 6, 2024.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 161 All onsite water infrastructure would be required to comply with applicable provisions of the 2022 edition of the California Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes; and the 2022 California Fire Code, or the current edition at the time of permitting. The design and installation of onsite water infrastructure is regulated by Chapter 8.16 of the MMC. The Project would be subject to current MFD and RCFD requirements for fire flow and hydrant spacing/coverage and access, enforced by the MMC Chapter 8.20. Sprinkler systems would be also compliant with National Fire Protection Association 13 standards. Compliance with all requirements and standards would be ensured through the plan check process prior to the issuance of building permits. Based on the above, the Project would not require the relocation or expansion of existing water treatment or water main infrastructure, and the construction of new onsite hydrants and water conveyance lines for domestic and fire flow would not result in significant environmental effects. Further, the Project would be required to pay standard water connection fees. Water suppliers use these fees, at least in part, to fund projects and programs necessary to meet their regulatory obligation with respect to treatment requirements, treatment capacity, and supply reliability. Accordingly, impacts related to the construction or relocation of water facilities would be less than significant. Wastewater Treatment Facilities EMWD has issued a conditional “will serve” letter indicating their willingness to provide wastewater services to the Project in accordance with EMWD rules and regulations.104 EMWD owns and operates five regional water reclamation facilities (RWRF), including the Perris Valley RWRF, which treats wastewater collected within the City. As detailed below in response to Checklist Question 3.19(c), the Perris Valley RWRF has adequate capacity to serve the Project. Accordingly, it is not anticipated that the Project would require the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities. The Project would connect to an existing 10-inch sewer main within Newport Road. Because the Project Site is located in an urbanized, developed part of the City adjacent to existing public wastewater infrastructure currently serving the surrounding residential and commercial developments, it is not anticipated that upgrades to the capacity of the existing sewer main would be required. However, should the City determine during their review of the Project’s wastewater system plans that upgrades to the sewer main(s) or service lateral that would serve the Project is necessary to accommodate the anticipated wastewater flows of the Project, the Applicant would be required to furnish, install, and offer for dedication to the City all necessary local system improvements as required by the Public Works Department. Improvements would be designed and constructed according to the utility plans, which are subject to approval and acceptance by the City during standard plan check prior to issuance of a building permit. Operation of the Project would require installation of new onsite wastewater collection lines to serve the new buildings. Activities associated with the installation of wastewater conveyance lines 104 Eastern Municipal Water District, Development Services Department, Will Serve Letter from David Kanigowski, Senior Engineering Technician, SAN 53—WS 2024-1006—APN: 364-030-016, September 6, 2024.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 162 would be limited to trenching and minor offsite work associated with installation of a service lateral and connection to the existing main. Impacts from such construction activities are part of typical site development and would not be substantial based on their temporary and localized nature both on-site and within existing rights-of-way or public easements that have been previously disturbed. In addition, as part of plan check prior to the issuance of the Project’s building permit, the Applicant would be required to submit a wastewater permit application that would include the proposed wastewater system plans for review and approval by the City’s Public Works Department, as well as pay a wastewater service connection charge. Based on the above, the Project would not require the relocation or expansion of existing wastewater treatment or sewer main infrastructure, and the construction of new onsite wastewater collection lines would not result in significant environmental effects. Accordingly, impacts related to the construction or relocation of wastewater facilities would be less than significant. Stormwater Drainage Facilities Open drainage channels and underground storm drains larger than 36 inches diameter are operated and maintained by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District while smaller underground storm drains are operated and maintained by the City’s Public Works Department. There is an existing 54-inch reinforced concrete storm drain pipe in Newport Road. The Project would install onsite stormwater collection infrastructure to convey stormwater to an underground detention basin and MWS prior to discharge into the existing storm drain in Newport Road. Onsite stormwater collection and treatment infrastructure was designed to detain and treat stormwater prior to discharge in the existing storm drain system and, as detailed in Checklist Section 3.10, would have less-than-significant impacts. In addition, and as detailed in Checklist Section 3.10, Hydrology and Water Quality, the Project would not alter the existing overall drainage pattern of the Site or area and would not substantially increase the volume or speed of runoff from the Site as compared to existing conditions. Therefore, because the capacity of the stormwater drainage system within Newport Road adequately handles the Site’s runoff under existing conditions, it is anticipated that it would sufficiently handle the Site’s runoff under Project conditions. As such, the Project would not be expected to require expansion or the construction of new offsite facilities. However, should the City determine improvements to the stormwater drainage system are necessary during the normal permit review process, the Applicant would be responsible for the improvements. Impacts from such construction activities are part of typical site development and would not likely be substantial based on their temporary and localized nature both onsite and within existing rights-of-way or public easements that have been previously disturbed. Based on the above, the Project would not require the expansion of or construction of new offsite stormwater drainage facilities and the construction of new onsite stormwater drainage facilities would not result in significant environmental effects.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 163 Electric Power and Natural Gas Facilities Electrical power would be provided to the Project by SCE and natural gas would be provided by SoCalGas. As detailed in response to Checklist Question 3.6(a), the estimated electrical and natural gas demands of the Project during operation would represent insignificant percentages of the projected demands for the respective service areas for which the providers have identified sufficient sources of supplies. SCE and SoCalGas routinely plan capacity additions and changes at existing and new facilities as needed to meet demands. The Project is consistent with the underlying land use and zoning designations for the Site and has, therefore, been included in the assumptions for growth projections utilized by utility providers in preparation of long-term planning. Furthermore, the Project’s demands for electricity and natural gas would be reduced pursuant to statewide mandatory energy requirements outlined in CCR Title 24, Part 6. CCR Title 24, Part 11, contains additional energy measures that are applicable to the proposed Project under CALGreen. For these reasons, the Project is not expected to require substantial amounts of energy such that new or expanded electrical infrastructure related to supply generation or regional distribution would be required. However, the Project would require the installation of new onsite electrical and natural gas distribution facilities and connection to the offsite electrical and natural gas supply systems. All utility installation and connection to the existing system would be done in coordination and under the approval of the City and the respective utility providers. Impacts from such construction activities are part of typical site development and would not be substantial based on their temporary and localized nature both onsite and within existing rights-of-way or public easements that have been previously disturbed. Based on the above, the construction of new onsite electric power and natural gas distribution facilities would not result in significant environmental effects and the expansion of offsite electric power or natural gas sources or regional distribution infrastructure would not be required. Accordingly, impacts would be less than significant. Telecommunications Facilities Because the Project Site is located in a developed area, existing telecommunications facilities and access to regional telecommunications infrastructure currently exists in the vicinity of the Site. Connections to existing infrastructure would be made during construction and are considered part of this Project. As such, impacts of such connections have been analyzed for their effects in this IS/MND. As demonstrated throughout this document, significant environmental impacts would not result from the proposed Project. During Project operation, existing local telecommunication maintenance and operations groups would continue to ensure that telecommunication services reach the Project Site and the City. Furthermore, telecommunication services are provided by private companies, the selection of which is at the discretion of the Applicant and/or the successor on an ongoing basis. Upgrades to existing telecommunication facilities and construction of new facilities to meet the demand of users is determined by Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 164 providers and is subject to its own environmental review. Accordingly, impacts related to the construction or relocation of telecommunication facilities would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. b) Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? Less than Significant Impact. Currently, EMWD has four sources of water supply: (1) potable groundwater; (2) desalinated groundwater; (3) recycled water; and (4) water imported from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. According to EMWD’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (2020 UWMP), imported water accounts for between 50 to 60 percent of their total water supply, while local potable groundwater, desalinated groundwater, and recycled water account for the rest.105 Water suppliers, such as EMWD, are required by State Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 to conduct long-term water resources planning to identify potential water shortages based on a comparison of anticipated supplies available and projected demands. Demographic growth is a major driver of current and future water demand. Accordingly, regional growth forecasts prepared by designated planning agencies (e.g., SCAG’s Connect SoCal) serve as the core assumptions for the demand forecasts contained within water purveyors’ management plans. As detailed in Checklist Section 3.14, Population and Housing, of this IS/MND, the jobs that would be generated by the Project would be consistent with the employment growth projections prepared by SCAG for the City. Accordingly, the water demand associated with buildout of the Site consistent with General Plan and zoning designations is part of the total growth expected for the City and has been accounted for within water supply projections. The Project would be consistent with underlying General Plan and zoning designations of the Site. As such, the Project’s water demand has been accounted for in EMWD’s demand projections. Through long-term water resource planning, EMWD predicts that they will be capable of providing adequate water supplies to meet existing and projected future demands for water within their service area during normal, single dry year, and five consecutive year drought scenarios through 2045.106 As such, the project would have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry, and multiple dry years. Impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. 105 Eastern Municipal Water District, 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, July 1, 2021, page 6-4. 106 Eastern Municipal Water District, 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, July 1, 20215, page 7-7.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 165 c) Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? Less than Significant Impact. As discussed in response to Checklist Question 3.19(a), the City uses the Perris Valley RWRF for wastewater treatment. The Perris Valley RWRF has a current capacity to treat 22 million gallons of wastewater per day and currently treats an average of 15.5 million gallons.107 According to the CalEEMod outputs prepared for the Project (see Appendix B), the Project’s indoor water demand would be approximately 2.6 million gallons per year, or approximately 6,989 gallons per day. Assuming that 100 percent of the Project’s indoor water demand would subsequently be treated as wastewater, the Project’s wastewater generation would represent a nominal increase of 0.05 percent over current wastewater received and would account for 0.1 percent of the remaining daily capacity at the Perris Valley RWRF. As such, the Project would result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider that it has adequate capacity to serve the Project’s projected demand in addition to existing commitments. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures would be required. Mitigation Measures None required. d) Would the project generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? Less than Significant Impact. Reduction goals for solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and organic waste are codified pursuant to several state and local laws and regulations: • Solid Waste: Under state law (AB 939, as amended by AB 341), jurisdictions are currently required to meet a solid waste diversion goal of 75 percent. • Construction and Demolition Debris: As required by Senate Bill (SB) 1374 (singed in 2002), the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) adopted a model ordinance for diverting 50 to 75 percent of all construction and demolition waste from landfills on March 16, 2004.108 In addition, current CALGreen code standards require construction projects to recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum 65 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste. Consistent with SB 1374 and CALGreen requirements, Section 6.40.050 of the MMC requires that construction and/or demolition projects in the City divert a minimum of 50 percent of construction and demolition waste from landfill disposal through recycling, reuse, and diversion programs. In addition, consistent with mandatory requirements of the 2022 CALGreen standards, Section 107 Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility, https://content.emwd.org/sites/default/files/migrate-documents/pvrwrffactsheet.pdf, accessed October 2025. 108 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Senate Bill 1374 (2002), August 24, 2018.

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6.40.060 of the MMC requires that every applicant submit a waste reduction and recycling plan as a requirement of the building or demolition permit process. • Recycling: AB 341 requires that all commercial businesses and public entities that generate 4 cubic yards or more of waste per week to have a recycling program in place. In addition, AB 1327, as amended, requires each local jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance requiring qualifying land uses, including commercial and industrial uses, to provide an adequate storage area for the collection and removal of recyclable materials. Consistent with AB 341 and AB 1327, Section 6.30.040 of the MMC regulates the placement, maintenance, and enclosure of collection bins for recyclable materials and Section 6.30.080 of the MMC requires implementation of a recycling program and a minimum diversion rate of 50 percent for all commercial premises. • Organic Waste: AB 1826 requires jurisdictions to implement an organic waste109 recycling program for businesses, including outreach, education, and monitoring of affected businesses. As of January 1, 2017, businesses that generate 4 cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste per week also were required to arrange for organic waste recycling services. In September 2020, CalRecycle reduced this threshold to 2 cubic yards of solid waste (i.e., total of trash, recycling, and organics) per week generated by covered businesses.110 Section 6.30.040 of the MMC regulates the placement, maintenance, and enclosure of collection bins for recyclable materials and, consistent with AB 1826, Section 6.30.090 of the MMC regulates the separation, containment, collection, and processing/disposal of organic waste within the City. Trash, recycling, and organic waste generated in the City are collected, hauled, and disposed of by Waste Management, Inc. (WM). According to the most recent data available from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), waste from the City that is collected by WM is ultimately disposed of primarily at El Sobrante Landfill, Badlands Sanitary Landfill, and Lamb Canyon Sanitary Landfill.111 Table 3.19-1, Solid Waste Infrastructure Capacities, provides capacity and operational information for the solid waste infrastructure that would serve the Project’s solid waste. Table 3.19-1, Solid Waste Infrastructure Capacities Landfill Max Daily Permitted (tpd) Average Daily Tonnage (tpd) 1 Available Daily Disposal (tpd) Closure Date El Sobrante Landfill 16,054 10,441 5,613 1/1/2051 Badlands Sanitary Landfill 5,000 2,964 2,036 1/1/2059 Lamb Canyon Landfill 5,000 1,947 3,053 4/1/2032 109 AB 1826 defines “organic waste” as food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, non-hazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste. 110 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling, www.calrecycle.ca.gov/recycle/commercial/organics/. Accessed October 2025. 111 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Jurisdictional Disposal By Facility with Reported Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) and Alternative Intermediate Cover (AIC), Disposal During 2019 for Menifee, 2019.

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Landfill Max Daily Permitted (tpd) Average Daily Tonnage (tpd) 1 Available Daily Disposal (tpd) Closure Date tpd = tons per day 1 Calculated by dividing total annual tonnage by 312 days (reflecting a six days per week operation). Total annual tonnage source: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Solid Waste Landfilling Data, 2024 Landfill Summary Tonnage Report, https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/LandfillTipFees/. Source: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Solid Waste Information System, SWIS Facility/Site Search, https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/SolidWaste/Site/Search. Construction The Project would not require demolition; however, construction would generate solid waste from material packaging, material discard, and general worker activities. The construction of the Project is estimated to generate a total of approximately 70 tons of solid waste over the entire construction period.112 Pursuant to City policies, the Project would be required to submit a waste reduction and recycling plan as part of plan check submittal requirements prior to the issuance of a construction permit. In addition, accordance with the requirements of MMC Section 6.40.050, which mandates consistency with CALGreen, it is assumed that 50 percent of the Project’s construction waste would be diverted from disposal. Furthermore, the Project would utilize the City’s approved hauler or obtain a permit as a self-hauler, both of which are required to comply with applicable solid waste regulations, including diversion minimums, under MMC Chapter 6.30. Based on the capacities of solid waste infrastructure that would serve the Project (El Sobrante Landfill, Badlands Landfill, and Lamb Canyon Landfill), and mandatory adherence to diversion and removal/disposal requirements, construction of the Project would not generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals. As such, impacts would be less than significant. Operation WM has reviewed the Project and issued a “will serve” letter confirming the availability of service for the Project, including recycling and organic waste collection.113 Based on solid waste generation rates calculated by CalEEMod (see Appendix B to this IS/MND), it is estimated that the Project would generate approximately 43.1 tons of solid waste per year. As with all solid waste generating uses within the City, the Project would be subject to the diversion requirements of AB 939, as amended by AB 341. Accordingly, it is assumed that the Project’s 43.1 tons of annual solid 112 A construction waste generation rate of 4.02 pounds per square foot was used. 38,560 square feet of construction multiplied by 4.02 pounds is 155,011 pounds (70 tons). Generation rate source: U.S. EPA, Characterization of Building-Related Construction and Demolition Debris in the United States, Table A-2, June 1998. 113 Waste Management of the Inland Empire, Lily V. Quiroa, Public Sector Services Regional Manager, Waste Management Service Provider, September 24, 2024.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 168 waste would consist of 32.3 tons of recyclable materials and 10.8 tons of refuse for landfill disposal annually, or 0.09 tons of recyclable materials and 0.03 tons of refuse daily. CalRecycle estimates that approximately 39.1 percent of the recyclable materials generated within City by businesses consists of organic waste.114 Therefore, approximately 0.04 tons of the Project’s 0.09 tons of recyclable materials generated daily would be organic waste. As shown in Table 3.19-2, Project Percentage of Solid Waste Infrastructure Capacities, the Project’s 10.8-ton of daily landfill waste would represent a negligible portion of the available transfer/recovery and disposal capacities of the solid waste infrastructure that would serve the Project. Furthermore, WM operates several materials transfer and processing facilities, including the Moreno Valley Solid Waste Recycling and Transfer Facility, located approximately 13 miles northwest of the Site, and has access to other disposal facilities throughout Riverside County where Project-generated waste, including recyclable and organic waste, can be transferred, processed, or disposed of as needed. Table 3.19-2, Project Percentage of Solid Waste Infrastructure Capacities Landfill Available Daily Disposal (tpd) Project Percentage of Available El Sobrante Landfill 5,613 0.19 Badlands Sanitary Landfill 2,036 0.53 Lamb Canyon Landfill 3,053 0.35 tpd = tons per day Source: Letter from Katherine Avila, Urban/Regional Planner I, Riverside County Department of Waste Resources to Monique Alaniz-Flejter, Community Development Director, City of Hemet Planning Department, January 18, 2024. The Project would generate solid waste of a type and amount consistent with typical commercial land uses and those currently existing within the surrounding area. In addition, the Project would utilize the City’s approved hauler or a hauler otherwise meeting the requirements of MMC Chapter 6.30, which require haulers to comply with applicable solid waste regulations, including minimum diversion rates. Because the Project would be required to utilize a waste collection service permitted by the City that would transport waste to disposal facilities permitted to accept the types and amounts of waste anticipated from the Project, the solid waste generated by the Project, including recycling and organic green waste, would be picked up and disposed of in accordance with MMC Section 6.30.100, which was enacted pursuant to the solid waste diversion goals of AB 939 (as amended by AB 341), the recycling requirements of AB 341 and AB 1327, and the organic waste diversion requirements of AB 1826. In addition, WM has reviewed the Project plans and determined that the Project includes adequate space allocation to accommodate the required bins for waste stream separation, consistent with the requirements of MMC Section 6.30.040. The Project Site 114 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Business Group Waste Stream by Material Type, Riverside County, City of Menifee, All Business Types, https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteCharacterization/MaterialTypeStreams?bg=104.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 169 is located in an urban area with established solid waste collection routes (i.e., WM under contract to the City Public Works Department). Transport of the Project’s solid waste would occur along one of WM’ established pick-up and disposal routes. Thus, the Project would not result in the need for additional solid waste collection routes. Based on the above, the Project’s operational waste generation would not exceed the permitted capacity of landfills serving the City’s waste hauler, would implement the waste separation and storage requirements required by MMC Section 6.30.040, and would utilize waste collection services and landfills permitted to collect, transport, and dispose of the Project’s anticipated waste stream. Therefore, the Project would not generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals, and impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. e) Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Less than Significant Impact. Solid waste collection and disposal providers must follow all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to the collection and disposal of solid waste. Approved collection service providers and permitted disposal facilities are mandated to comply with state diversion requirements. During construction, the Project’s utilization of an approved collection service provider (or a permitted self-hauler) and permitted disposal facilities would be ensured through the mandatory waste reduction and recycling plan that would outline the anticipated amount of C&D waste, the estimated amount that would be diverted from landfill, and identify the City-permitted C&D waste hauler transporting construction-related waste. The Project would also be required to comply with MMC Section 6.40.050, which was enacted pursuant to the C&D waste diversions goals of CALGreen standards and SB 1374 requirements. During operation, the Project would implement the waste separation and storage requirements required by MMC Section 6.30.040, Section 6.30.080, and Section 6.30.090. Specifically, the Project would be required to arrange for recycling services, including organics recycling, and provide separate containers for the collection of refuse for landfill disposal, recyclables, and organic waste. MMC Section 6.30.040, Section 6.30.080, and Section 6.30.090 were enacted pursuant to the solid waste diversion goals of AB 939 (as amended by AB 341), the recycling requirements of AB 341 and AB 1327, and the organic waste diversion requirements of AB 1826. Based on the above, the Project would comply with MMC Section 6.40.050 requirements during construction and MMC Section 6.30.040, Section 6.30.080, and Section 6.30.090 during operation. These local codes were enacted to assist the City in meeting the solid waste management and diversion requirements of SB 1374, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1327, and AB 1826.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 170 Therefore, the Project would comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Impacts would be less than significant. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative water, wastewater, storm drain, electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications infrastructure impacts are considered on a system-wide basis and are associated with the capacity of existing and planned infrastructure from local responsible agencies. Water lines, trunk sewers, stormwater facilities, or other public utilities within the Project area could require upgrades or expansions as cumulative development occurs. Agencies would continue to expand delivery capacity as needed to meet demand increases within its service area at the lowest cost and risk consistent with their environmental priorities and reliability standards. Development projects would also be anticipated to incorporate site-specific infrastructure improvements, as necessary. As with the Project, each of the related projects would be reviewed by the City to identify necessary facilities and service connections to meet the needs of their respective projects. Project applicants would be required to provide for the needs of their individual projects, thereby contributing to the utility infrastructure in the Project area. Infrastructure improvement is a typical and expected part of the provision of utilities and would not be expected to result in significant impacts to the environment. Therefore, cumulative development would not result in significant cumulative impacts. In addition, because the Project would not result in significant impacts associated with new or expanded facilities within the Project area, the Project’s contribution to cumulative impacts would be less than cumulatively considerable. Cumulative water supply impacts are considered on a purveyor service area basis and are associated with the adequacy of the primary sources of water. As described above, EMWD’s UWMPs show that with anticipated growth projections, there would be sufficient water supply through 2045. Furthermore, all development is required to meet water conservation goals established by state and local regulations. As a result, cumulative development would result in less than significant cumulative impacts to water supply. Furthermore, because development of the Project would result in less than significant impacts, the implementation of the Project would result in less than cumulatively considerable impacts to water supply. The geographic scope for cumulative impacts related to wastewater facilities includes cumulative projects located within the service area of the Perris Valley RWRF, which has a current capacity to treat 22 million gallons of wastewater per day and currently treats an average of 15.5 million gallons. The project and cumulative projects would increase cumulative demand for wastewater treatment at Perris Valley RWRF. Monitoring of wastewater flows and identification of the needs for future treatment capacity for all of the development in the entire service area is an on-going activity of the City. As with the Project, related projects would be required to evaluate their impacts on treatment capacity at Perris Valley RWRF. In addition, future development of new treatment plans, upgrades and improvements to existing capacity, development of new technologies will ultimately determine future available capacity. The Project’s Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 171 wastewater would represent a nominal increase of 0.05 percent over current wastewater received and would account for 0.1 percent of the remaining daily capacity at the Perris Valley RWRF. Therefore, Project impacts on the wastewater treatment systems would not be cumulatively considerable, and cumulative impacts would be less than significant. The estimated combined available daily intake capacities for the landfills serving the City (El Sobrante, Badlands Sanitary, and Lamb Canyon Landfills) is 10,702 tons per day. It is anticipated that these three landfills will be available to accept solid waste until 2032, 2051, and 2059. The County would continue to project anticipated waste generation based on anticipated development according to growth consistent with local general plans and zoning, and plan for landfill space throughout their service area. Because the Project would be consistent with growth anticipated for the Site based on the underlying General Plan land use designation and zoning, and would represent less than one percent of the daily permitted refuse capacities of the landfills serving the City and the greater regional disposal capacity available to the waste hauler, the Project’s impact would be less than significant, and the contribution of the Project’s impact on solid waste infrastructure would be less than cumulatively considerable. As with the Project, cumulative development is expected to comply with all federal, state, and local statutes related to solid waste disposal, and impacts would be less than cumulatively significant. Because the Project would comply with all federal, state, and local statutes related to solid waste disposal, the Project’s contribution to cumulative solid waste impacts would be less than cumulatively considerable.

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3.20 Wildfire Potentially Significant Impact
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project: a. Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?

c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?

d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? a) If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? b) If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project, due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? c) If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 174 (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? d) If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? No Impact. As detailed in response to Checklist Question 3.9(g), the Project Site is not located within a state responsibility area or a very high fire severity zone and would implement fire protection and life safety features standardized in the California Building and Fire Codes, as enforced by the MMC. The Project Site is in an urbanized area located outside of hillside or wildland interface zones subject to additional fire prevention conditions and standards. Accordingly, the Project would have no potential to substantially impair an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan; exacerbate risks due to slope, prevailing winds, or installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure; or expose people or structures to significant risks as a result of runoff, slope instability, or drainage changes within a state responsibility area or VHFHSZ. No impacts would occur. Mitigation Measures None required. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts related to wildfire could occur as new development or redevelopment occurs within the surrounding area. This includes the project, and other past, present, and future projects. Due to the urbanized nature of portions of the City, growth would consist of a mix of residential and non-residential development, consistent with past and present growth trends. The Project, combined with other projects in the region, would increase human activities and potential ignition sources in the Project area, which may increase wildfire risk. Individual projects would be required to comply with applicable fire and building codes, which have been increasingly strengthened as a result of severe wildfires that have occurred in the last two decades. The fire and building codes include fire prevention and protection features that reduce the likelihood of a fire igniting in a specific project site and spreading to off-site vegetated areas. These codes also protect projects from wildfires that may occur in the area through implementation of brush management and fuel management zones, ensuring adequate water supply, preparation of fire protection plans, and other measures, and are being regularly updated. The Project would be constructed in accordance with the California Fire Code and California Building Code, and Project landscaping would avoid the use of highly flammable plant species. Further, the Project Site is within a developed portion of the City and is not adjacent to undeveloped open space that poses a significant wildfire risk. The Project and all other future development projects in the service area would be subject to discretionary review by Menifee Fire Department and would be required to comply with the Riverside County Fire Code Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 175 and other relevant code requirements and regulations related to fire safety, building construction, access, fire flow, and fuel modification. By complying with these requirements, each project would avoid creating obstacles to the routine extension of fire protection and emergency services in the vicinity. Further, as discussed in Section 3.15, the Project would not have significant impacts on service demands. Therefore, the Project would not result in cumulatively considerable impacts related to wildfire, and cumulative impacts would be less than significant.

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3.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number, or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?

b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)?

c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number, or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. State CEQA Guidelines Section 15065(a) requires a finding of significance if a project “has the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment.” In practice, this is the same standard as a significant effect on the environment, which is defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15382 as “a substantial or Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 177 potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance.” As indicated by the analysis in Checklist Section 3.4, Biological Resources, the Project would require mitigation measures BIO-1 and BIO-2 to reduce potential impacts to burrowing owls and nesting birds. Following implementation of BIO-1 and BIO-2, impacts would be less than significant. As such, the Project would not substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species; cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels; threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community; or substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal. As discussed in Checklist Sections 3.5, Cultural Resources, and 3.7, Geology and Soils, the Project would require mitigation measures CUL-1 and CUL-2 and GEO-1 to reduce potential impacts to previously unidentified archaeological resources, human remains, and paleontological resources that could be inadvertently discovered during construction. Following implementation of CUL-1, CUL-2, and GEO-1, impacts would be less than significant. As such, the Project would not eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. As detailed throughout the remainder of the analysis presented in Section 3, Initial Study Checklist, all additional impacts would be less than significant or reduced to less-than-significant levels through mitigation. Therefore, the Project would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment. Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation. Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-2 (see Checklist Section 3.4), CUL-1 and CUL-2 (see Checklist Section 3.5), GEO-1 (see Checklist Section 3.7), and TRA-1 and TRA-2 (see Checklist Section 3.17). Mitigation Measures None required. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As described throughout this IS/MND, the proposed Project would potentially result in significant impacts related to the emission of criteria pollutants during construction (see Checklist Section 3.3); to burrowing owls and nesting birds (see Checklist Section 3.4); to previously unidentified archeological resources and human remains (see Checklist Section 3.5); to paleontological resources (see Checklist Section 3.7), and to the roadway system and circulation (see Checklist Section 3.17). However, project-level mitigation measures have been identified that would reduce these impacts to less-than-significant levels. In addition, all reasonably foreseeable future development in the City would be subject to the same land use and environmental regulations that have been described throughout Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 178 this document for the Project. Furthermore, all development projects are guided by the policies identified in the City’s General Plan and development regulations established in the MMC. Therefore, compliance with applicable land use and environmental regulations would ensure that environmental effects associated with the proposed Project would not combine with effects from past, current, and reasonably foreseeable future development in the City to cause cumulatively considerable significant impacts. For these reasons, as detailed in the cumulative analyses presented for each environmental issue area of Section 3, Initial Study Checklist, cumulative impacts of the Project would be less than significant or less than significant with mitigation incorporated. Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-2 (see Checklist Section 3.4), CUL-1 and CUL-2 (see Checklist Section 3.5), GEO-1 (see Checklist Section 3.7), and TRA-1 and TRA-2 (see Checklist Section 3.17). c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. As required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15065(a)(4), a lead agency shall find that a project may have a significant effect on the environment where there is substantial evidence that the project has the potential to cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Under this standard, a change to the physical environment that might otherwise be minor must be treated as significant if people would be significantly affected. This factor relates to adverse changes to the environment of human beings generally, and not to effects on particular individuals. While changes to the environment that could indirectly affect human beings would be represented by all of the designated CEQA environmental issue areas, those that could directly affect human beings include air quality, geology and soils, GHG emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, population and housing, public services, transportation, utilities and service systems, and wildfire. These changes are addressed in Checklist Sections 3.3, Air Quality; 3.7, Geology and Soils (for non-paleontological resources checklist questions); 3.8, Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 3.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials; 3.10, Hydrology and Water Quality; 3.13, Noise; 3.14, Population and Housing; 3.15, Public Services; 3.17, Transportation; 3.19, Utilities and Service Systems; and 3.20, Wildfire of this IS/MND. As detailed in these sections, all potential impacts of the Project have been identified and were determined to be less than significant or were reduced to less than significant levels following mitigation. As such, the Project would not have the potential to result in substantial adverse impacts on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Impacts would be less than significant with mitigation.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 179 Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-2 (see Checklist Section 3.4), CUL-1 and CUL-2 (see Checklist Section 3.5), GEO-1 (see Checklist Section 3.7), and TRA-1 and TRA-2 (see Checklist Section 3.17).

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee
Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) quires a Lead Agency to adopt a “reporting or monitoring program for changes to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.” The City of Menifee is the Lead Agency for the Project and is, accordingly, responsible for administering and implementing the Mitigation Moni toring and Reporting Program (MMRP). A Lead Agency may delegate reporting or monitoring responsibilities to another public agency or private entity that accepts the delegation; however, until the measures have been completed, the Lead Agency remains respon sible for ensuring that implementation of the measures occurs in accordance with the program. This MMRP is intended to track and ensure compliance with adopted mitigation measures during implementation of Major Plot Plan (No. PLN24 -0118), Tentative Map (No . 39000), minor conditional use permit (No. PLN25 -0112), and Sign Program (No. PLN24 -0148) herein referred to as the Menifee Boardwalk Project or the “Project.” For each mitigation and recommendation measure included in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) prepared for the Project, inclusive of any revisions made pursuant to comments received on the Draft IS/MND, specifications are made herein that identify the action required, the monitoring that must occur, and the agency or department responsible for oversight.

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 2 Mitigation Measure / Recommendation Measure Implementation Timing Responsible Monitoring Party Monitoring / Reporting Method Compliance Verification Biological Resources BIO-1 Burrowing Owl Pre-Construction Survey. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall perform a preconstruction survey that shall be conducted within 30 days prior to ground disturbance to avoid direct take of burrowing owls. If the results of the survey indicate that no burrowing owls are present onsite, then the Project may move forward with grading, upon Planning Department approval. If burrowing owls are found to be present or nesting onsite during the preconstruction survey, then the following recommendations must be adhered to: Exclusion and relocation activities may not occur during the breeding season, which is defined as March 1 through August 31, with the following exception: From March 1 through March 15 and from August 1 through August 31 exclusion and relocation activities may take place if it is proven to the Lead Agency and/or appropriate agencies (if any) that egg laying or chick rearing is not taking place. This determination must be made by a qualified biologist.

Prior to issuance of grading permit City Planning Division Survey Report BIO-2 Pre-Construction Nesting Bird and Raptor Survey. If possible, ground disturbing activities and vegetation removal shall be timed to occur between September 1–January 31, which is outside the bird and raptor nesting season. If ground disturbing activities or vegetation removal (including tree trimming) are scheduled between February 1–August 31, which is the bird nesting season, a preconstruction survey for nesting birds shall be conducted within 72 hours prior to construction activities. The survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist with prior experience conducting nesting bird surveys for construction projects. The study area shall include the affected area and suitable habitat within a 500-foot buffer, or a buffer size determined by the qualified biologist based on level of proposed disturbance and access. If no active nests are found, no additional measures are required. If active nests are found, the biologist shall map the location and document the species and nesting stage. A no-work buffer shall be established around the active nest as determined by the qualified biologist and based on the species’ sensitivity to disturbance and the type and duration of the disturbance. No construction activities shall occur within the no-work buffer until the biologist has determined the nest is no longer active. 72 hours prior to start of construction City Planning Division Survey Report Item Title: 11.1
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 3 Mitigation Measure / Recommendation Measure Implementation Timing Responsible Monitoring Party Monitoring / Reporting Method Compliance Verification Cultural Resources / Tribal Cultural Resources CUL-1 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources. Should archaeological resources (sites, features, or artifacts) be exposed during construction activities for the Project, a qualified archaeologist shall be retained to assess the find. Depending on the significance of the find, the archaeologist may simply record the find and allow work to continue. In the event that an identified cultural resource is of Native American origin, the qualified archaeologist shall consult with the Project applicant and the City of Menifee to implement Native American consultation procedures. If the discovery proves significant under CEQA, additional work such as preparation of an archaeological treatment plan, testing, or data recovery may be warranted.

During construction in the event of cultural resource discovery City Planning Division Executed contract between Applicant and Qualified Archaeologist; any resulting Resource Recordation or Treatment Plan

CUL-2 Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains. In accordance with Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, if human remains are found, the County Coroner shall be notified within 24 hours of the discovery. No further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains shall occur until the County Coroner has determined, within two working days of notification of the discovery, the appropriate treatment and disposition of the human remains. If the remains are determined to be Native American, the Coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) in Sacramento within 24 hours. In accordance with California PRC, Section 5097.98, the NAHC must immediately notify those persons it believes to be the Most Likely Descendant (MLD) from the deceased Native American. The MLD shall complete their inspection within 48 hours of being granted access to the Site. The MLD would then determine, in consultation with the property owner, the disposition of the human remains.

During construction in the event of human remains discovery City Planning Division Coordination with County Coroner, NAHC, and/or MLD, as applicable

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 4 Mitigation Measure / Recommendation Measure Implementation Timing Responsible Monitoring Party Monitoring / Reporting Method Compliance Verification Geology and Soils GEO-1 Qualified Professional Paleontologist. Prior to excavation, the Project Applicant shall retain a Qualified Professional Paleontologist, as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (2010), who shall direct all mitigation measures related to paleontological resources. Paleontological Worker Environmental Awareness Program. Prior to the star of construction, the Qualified Professional Paleontologist or their designee shall conduct a Paleontological Worker Awareness Program (WEAP) training for construction personnel regarding the appearance of fossils and the procedures for notifying paleontological staff should construction personnel discover fossils. Paleontological Monitoring and Salvage. Full-time paleontological monitoring shall be conducted during ground-disturbing construction activities within previously undisturbed sediments assigned high paleontological sensitivity. Paleontological monitoring shall be conducted by a paleontological monitor with experience with collections and salvage of paleontological resources and who meets the minimum standards of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (2010) for a Paleontological Resources Monitor. The Qualified Professional Paleontologist may recommend that monitoring be reduced in frequency or ceased entirely based on geologic observations, such as the recognition that sediments disturbed by Project activities consist of disturbed and/or non-fossil-bearing fill sediments. Such decisions shall be subject to the review and approval of the City. In the event of a fossil discovery by the paleontological monitor or construction personnel, all construction activity within 50 feet of the find shall cease, and the Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall evaluate the find. If it is determined that the find is scientifically significant, the following shall be completed: Fossil Salvage. The paleontological monitor shall salvage (excavate and recover) the find to protect it from damage/destruction. Typically, fossils can be safely salvaged quickly by a single paleontological monitor with minimal disruption to construction Prior to excavation City Planning Division Executed contract between Applicant and Qualified Professional Paleontologist; WEAP training; Paleontological Mitigation Report

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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 5 Mitigation Measure / Recommendation Measure Implementation Timing Responsible Monitoring Party Monitoring / Reporting Method Compliance Verification activities. In some cases, larger fossils (such as complete skeletons or large mammal fossils) require more extensive excavation and longer salvage periods. Bulk matrix sampling may be necessary to recover small invertebrates or microvertebrates from within paleontologically sensitive deposits. After the find is salvaged, construction activity may resume. Fossil Preparation and Curation. Fossils shall be identified to the lowest (most-specific) possible taxonomic level, prepared to a curation-ready condition, and curated in a scientific institution with a permanent paleontological collection along with all pertinent field notes, photos, data, and maps. Fossils of undetermined significance at the time of collection may also warrant curation at the discretion of the Qualified Professional Paleontologist. Final Paleontological Mitigation Report. Upon completion of ground-disturbing activities (or laboratory preparation and curation of fossils, if necessary), the Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall prepare a final report describing the results of the paleontological monitoring efforts. The report shall include a summary of the field and laboratory methods employed; an overview of Site geology; and, if fossils were discovered, analysis of the fossils, including physical description, taxonomic identification, and scientific significance. The report shall be submitted to the City and, if fossil curation occurred, the designated scientific institution. Hazards and Hazardous Materials / Transportation TRA-1 Fair Share Contribution. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Project Applicant shall pay the Project’s fair share amount consistent with the City of Menifee’s LOS Traffic Study Guidelines subject to final review and approval by the City Engineer and in conjunction with all other applicable transportation fees (including, but not limited to, the City’s development impact fees).

Prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy
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Menifee Boardwalk Project City of Menifee Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2026 6 Mitigation Measure / Recommendation Measure Implementation Timing Responsible Monitoring Party Monitoring / Reporting Method Compliance Verification TRA-2 Construction Traffic Management Plan. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Project Applicant shall prepare a Traffic Management Plan (Construction TMP) for approval by the City of Menifee Traffic Engineer. The Construction TMP shall include measures to minimize potential safety impacts during the short-term construction process if partial or full lane closures are required. The Construction TMP shall specify that on direction of travel in each direction on adjacent roadways must always be maintained during Project construction activities. If full lane closures are required and one direction of travel in each direction cannot be maintained, the Construction TMP shall identify planned detours. The Construction TMP shall include measures such as construction signage, limitations on timing for lane closures to avoid peak hours, temporary striping plans, and use of construction flag-person(s) to direct traffic during heavy equipment use. The Construction TMP shall in incorporated into Project specifications for verification prior to final plan approval.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLOT PLAN NO. PLN24-0118,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PLN25-0112, AND TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 39000 (PLN26-0037) FOR THE MENIFEE

BOARDWALK
WHEREAS, the applicant, AMS Brokers (“Applicant”), and AMS Brokers, (“Owner”), filed an Application with the City of Menifee on June 27, 2024, requesting approval of Plot Plan (PP) No. PLN24-0118, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. PLN25- 0112 for the construction of 38,560 square feet of a commercial building, and the subdivision under Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 39000 (PLN26-0037) of approximately

6.02 acres into five commercial parcels located south of Newport Road, west of Menifee Road, north of Reviere Drive, and west of Menifee Road, within the City of Menifee, County of Riverside, State of California (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 364-030-016); and WHEREAS, collectively, all the applications are referred to as the “Project” or “Menifee Boardwalk”; and
WHEREAS, Conditions of Approval for PP No. PLN24-0118, CUP No. PLN25- 0112, and TPM No. 39000 (PLN26-0037) have been prepared and attached hereto as Exhibit “A” of the resolution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) have been prepared to analyze and mitigate the project's potentially significant environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the 20-day public review period for the IS/MND occurred between March 11, 2026 to March 30, 2026, which was publicly noticed by a publication in a newspaper of general circulation, notice to owners within 300 feet of the Project site boundaries, on-site posting and notice to related agencies and government agencies (State Clearinghouse No. 2026030573); and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee held a public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for the Project including the consideration of the IS/MND, and made a motion to approve the Project; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2026, an application to appeal Planning Commission adoption of the MND for the Project and approval of TPM No. 39000 (PLN 26-0037), PP No.

PLN 24-0118, and CUP No. PLN25-0112 was submitted by the Foothill Arch, LLC; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, the City Council of the City of Menifee held a public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for the adoption of the IS/MND for PP No. PLN24- 0118, CUP No. PLN25-0112, and TPM No. PLN26-0037; and which hearing was publicly noticed by a publication in The Press Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation, an agenda posting, notice to property owners within 300 feet of the Project boundaries, on-site posting at the Project site, and to persons requesting public notice; and Item Title: 11.1
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8 WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California finds as follows:

Section 1: The City of Menifee’s City Council hereby makes the following findings for PP No. PLN24-0118 in accordance with Title 9, Article 2, Chapter 9.80.70, “Findings for Approval Plot Plan” of the City of Menifee Comprehensive Development Code:

Finding 1 - The proposed project is consistent with the adopted General Plan and Menifee Village Specific Plan No. 158.

The Project site currently has a General Plan land use designation of Menifee Village Specific Plan (MVSP). The intent of the designation is to identify areas where a mixture of residential, commercial, office, civic, entertainment, educational, and/or recreational uses or other uses are planned. The proposed development includes a daycare, retail, medical office, and restaurants and will be consistent with the designation. The Project will be consistent with the vision, goals, and policies of the MVSP.

In addition, the Project is consistent with the following City of Menifee General Plan policies:
LU-1.1: Concentrate growth in strategic locations to help preserve rural areas, create place and identity, provide infrastructure efficiently, and foster the use of transit options.

The proposed Project is in close proximity to the center of the City and Interstate 215. The location is well suited for commercial development.

Its location will promote easily accessible routes for employees and delivery personnel, and the location helps concentrate activity and development near the major transit corridors of the City as opposed to the rural areas or traveling through residential areas. CD-3.5  Design parking lots and structures to be functionally and visually integrated and connected; off-street parking lots should not dominate the street scene.

Perimeter landscaping has been provided to visually screen the parking lots, drive aisles, and compliment the building design from surrounding roadways. The massing of the building will also be significant and will be a new landmark in the City of Menifee. The architecture is thoughtfully designed and will be aesthetically integration consistent with the requirements of the specific plan.
CD-3.9  Utilize Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques and defensible space design concepts to enhance community safety.

The Project is required to submit a security plan for review by the Planning Division and Police Department. The site has been designed to limit concealed areas to allow for greater visibility and security.

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8 CD-3.12: Utilize differing but complementary forms of architectural styles and designs that incorporate representative characteristics of a given area.

The architecture of the Project incorporates varied colors, recesses, material changes, varied roof lines, wall plane changes, accent materials, and other architectural treatments that break up wall areas to avoid any long expanses of blank, monotonous walls. The building is designed to prioritize employee safety and functionality. Nonetheless, the building is still designed to meet the requirements of the architectural design guidelines set forth in the MVSP such as building form, roof form, massing and articulation, materials and colors, windows, doors, and entries. Landscaping along the building edges will also help to compliment the design.
CD-3.14 Provide variations in color, texture, materials, articulation, and architectural treatments. Avoid long expanses of blank, monotonous walls or fences.

The architecture of the Project incorporates varied colors, recesses, material changes, varied roof lines, wall plane changes, accent materials, and other architectural treatments that break up wall areas to avoid long expanses of blank, monotonous walls. Screen walls have also been designed to incorporate architectural elements and robust landscape from the building for compatibility.

Finding 2 - The proposed project meets all applicable standards for development and provisions of this Title.

Per Section 9.80.020 “Applicability” of the Development Code, new construction of non-residential projects more than 2,500 square feet of floor area requires the processing of a Plot Plan. The Plot Plan is for the site and architectural review, to allow for the construction of a building that surpasses this threshold. The proposed Project meets all applicable standards of development and operation of the MVSP, City’s Zoning Code (Title 9), including but not limited to, parking requirements, setbacks, landscape coverage, and height requirements of the applicable development standards. Moreover, the Project was reviewed against and meets all the regulations in the MVSP and General Plan.

Finding 3 - The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of people residing or working in the neighborhood of such use or to the general welfare of the City.

To ensure the Project would not affect the general health, safety and/or welfare of the community, an IS/MND was prepared to analyze potential impacts to the surrounding people residing or working in the community.

Impacts that were found to be significant were able to be mitigated to a level less than significant with mitigation measures incorporated.

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8 In addition, the Project incorporates quality architecture, landscaping, and public improvements which will enhance the surrounding area. The Project has been reviewed by a variety of Departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including, but not limited to City of Menifee Community Development, Engineering and Public Works, Office of the Fire Marshall, Police, Riverside County Environmental Health, and Eastern Municipal Water District. Some of these Departments have provided conditions of approval as appropriate to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Section 2: The City of Menifee’s City Council hereby makes the following findings for the requested CUP No. PLN25-0112 in accordance with Title 9, Article 2, Chapter 9.40.070 “Findings for Approval” of the City of Menifee Development Code:

Finding 1 - Consistency with the Menifee Village SP. The proposed design and location of the conditional use is consistent with the adopted General Plan and specific plan:

The Project site currently has a General Plan land use designation MVSP.

The intent of the designation is to identify areas where a mixture of residential, commercial, office, entertainment, educational, and/or recreational uses or other uses are planned. The proposed development of a mixed-use complex, which proposes daycare, retail, medical office, retail, and restaurants, will be consistent with the designation. The Project will be consistent with the vision, goals, and policies of the MVSP.

Finding 2 - The proposed design and location of the conditional use meet all applicable standards of development and operation of the specific plan.

The Project site zoning classification is MVSP. The commercial portion of the MVSP encompasses 84 acres in four locations to provide shopping opportunities in the immediate area, which will offer entertainment uses that will complement commercial retail uses and higher density housing options that encourage walkability. As a mixed-use commercial development, the proposed Project will meet the intent of the MVSP.

The proposed Project meets all the Development Code standards, including but not limited to, parking requirements, setbacks, landscape coverage, floor area ratio (FAR) and height requirements of the MVSP. The proposed Project is compatible with the surrounding land uses, General Plan Land Use designations, and Zoning classifications subject to City Council approval. The Project incorporates architecture and landscaping which will enhance the area.

Finding 3 - That the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the conditional use in a manner that is compatible with existing and planned uses in the vicinity.

The Project site is adequate in size to accommodate the uses and consists of 6.02 acres. The Project is compatible with the surrounding land uses, General Plan land use designations, and zoning classifications and is adequately shaped, designed and located to accommodate the proposed Item Title: 11.1
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8 uses. As noted above, the Project includes a use that is compatible and serves the region’s residents and businesses.

Finding 4 - That the proposed design and location of the conditional use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to uses, properties or improvements in the vicinity.

The Project is compatible with the surrounding land uses, MVSP, General Plan Land Use designation, and Zoning classification and is designed and located to accommodate the proposed use. As noted above in Findings 1 and 2, the Project includes uses that are compatible and serve surroundings residents and businesses.

The Project has been reviewed by a variety of Departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including, but not limited to Community Development, Engineering and Public Works, Office of the Fire Marshall, Police, Riverside County Environmental Health, and Eastern Municipal Water District. These Departments have also provided conditions of approval as appropriate to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Therefore, the Project would not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the Project vicinity. The Project is consistent with the MVSP.

Findings 5 - Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of CEQA.

An IS/MND has been completed for the Project and no significant impacts were identified with the incorporation of standard conditions of approval and mitigation measures (as listed in the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program [MMRP]). The PP and CUP at issue are consistent with the MND, which the City Council has considered as part of its proceedings. No new environmental impacts have been identified, and no further environmental review is required for this project.

A MMRP was prepared and identifies all mitigation measures that will be required for the Project.

Section 3: The City of Menifee’s City Council hereby makes the following Findings for TPM No. 39000 (PLN26-0037) in accordance with Title 7, Article 2, Chapter

7.20.090, “Findings for Approval Tentative Maps” of the City of Menifee Comprehensive Development Code:

Finding 1 - The proposed subdivision and the design and improvements of the subdivision is consistent with the adopted General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

The proposed subdivision, including its design and associated improvements, is consistent with the General Plan designation, and MVSP as it facilitates orderly commercial development, provides appropriately sized parcels, and supports planned land use patterns along a major arterial roadway.

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8 In addition, the Project is consistent with the following City of Menifee General Plan policies:
LU-1.1: Concentrate growth in strategic locations to help preserve rural areas, create place and identity, provide infrastructure efficiently, and foster the use of transit options.

The proposed Project is in close proximity to similar uses which are already established along Newport Road. This focuses more growth in the center of the City instead of the edges and rural areas. LU-2.1 Promote infill development that complements existing neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Infill development and future growth in Menifee is strongly encouraged to locate within SP areas to preserve the rural character of rural, estate, and small estate residential uses.

The proposed Project would be located along Newport Road in the MVSP. The quick-serve drive-thru coffee shop, medical, restaurant, daycare, and retail building will complement other commercial uses along the corridor and will help to preserve growth in the center portions of the City.

Finding 2 - The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development proposed by the tentative map.

The site is physically suitable for the proposed development and density, as it can accommodate the planned commercial uses, infrastructure improvements, and parcel layout identified in the tentative map without posing significant constraints related to topography, access, or utility availability.

Finding 3 - The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.

The design of the commercial subdivision and the proposed improvements are not expected to result in significant environmental impacts or cause substantial or avoidable harm to fish, wildlife, or their habitats as the site was previously disturbed.

Finding 4 - The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems.

The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not anticipated to pose significant public health risks, as the Project includes standard infrastructure, utility connections, and site design measures consistent with City and public health requirements. The Project has been reviewed by a variety of Departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including but not limited to Community Development, Engineering and Public Works, Office of the Fire Marshall, Police, Riverside County Environmental Health, and Eastern Municipal Water District. Some Item Title: 11.1
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8 of these Departments have provided conditions of approval as appropriate to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Finding 5 - The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use the property within the proposed subdivision, or the design of the alternate easements which are substantially equivalent to those previously acquired by the public will be provided.

The design of the commercial subdivision and proposed improvements will not conflict with existing public easements. Where necessary, alternative easements of equivalent function and location will be provided to ensure continued public access and utility use.

Section 4:Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of CEQA.

An IS/MND has been completed for the project and adopted by the City Council. The PP, CUP, and TPM at issue are consistent with the IS/MND, which the City Council has considered as part of its proceedings. No new environmental impacts have been identified, and no further environmental review is required for this project.

A MMRP was prepared and identifies all mitigation measures that will be required for the Project.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Menifee, California does hereby determine and order as follows:

1. That the City Council determine that the “Findings” set out above are true and correct.

2. That the City Council determine the environmental review has been completed for the Project in accordance with State and local laws, and CEQA guidelines.

3. That the City Council, pursuant to a separate Resolution, finds the facts presented within the public record provide the basis to certify the IS/MND and MMRP, which have been completed for the Project.

4. That the City Council finds the facts presented within the public record and within the City Council Resolution provides the basis to approve PP No. PLN24-0118, CUP No. PLN25-0112, and TPM No. 39000 (PLN26-0037).

5. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at the Community Development Department – Planning Division, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586. This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code section 21081.6.

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8 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2026. _________________________
Ricky Estrada, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney
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7 EXHIBIT “A”

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: Plot Plan (PP) No. PLN24-0118, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. PLN25-0112, Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. PLN26-0037 (TPM39000) - Menifee Boardwalk
Project Description:

The Project proposes the subdivision and development of an existing 6.02-acre parcel into five commercial parcels, along with the development of commercial uses throughout the site. The Project includes a PP, CUP, and TPM to
facilitate the proposed subdivision, site layout, and land uses.

Plot Plan Site Layout
The proposed project consists of mixed-use development
on approximately 6.02 acres, featuring five buildings with a combined total of 38,560 square feet of building area. The plan includes two quick-serve drive-thru establishments situated along the northern boundary of the property and provides a total of 278 parking stalls, including 18 ADA- compliant spaces. The proposed building square footage
and parking allocations are as follows:
Building 1 – a 6,000 square foot multi-tenant building designed to accommodate restaurant uses, featuring
an outdoor patio and 59 dedicated parking spaces.
Building 2 - a 10,850 square foot multi-tenant retail
and restaurant building, with an end-cap tenant drive-
thru, two outdoor patios, 90 parking spaces.
Building 3 – a 1,000 square foot drive-thru coffee shop with 11 parking spaces.
Building 4 - a 10,800 square foot multi-tenant mixed-
use building offers medical offices, retail, and
restaurant spaces, supported by 62 parking spaces.
Building 5 - a 10,000 square foot childcare facility with a 12,500 square foot outdoor play yard and 52 parking
spaces.

Tentative Parcel Map
The TPM proposes to commercially subdivide 6.02 acres
into 5 lots ranging in size from 0.49 – 1.58 acres. The parcel configuration is designed to accommodate the proposed
commercial development along Newport Road. Access,
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7 circulation and infrastructure are designed to be compatible with both the proposed and existing development.

Conditional Use Permit
A CUP is required to allow the quick-service restaurant and coffee shop, both with drive-thru according to the
City’s Development Code.

Master Sign Program
The sign program establishes comprehensive standards
for property signage, ensuring consistent design, tenant identification, and effective wayfinding for both pedestrians and vehicles accessing amenities within the development.

Assessor's Parcel No.:364-030-016
MSHCP Category:Non-residential (Commercial)
DIF Category:Office (for childcare facility) and Commercial Retail (for all other buildings)
TUMF Category:Determined by Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Quimby Category:N/A
Approval Date:April 8, 2026
Expiration Date: April 8, 2029
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7 Section I: Community Development Department Conditions of Approval
Section II-A: Engineering/Public Works Department
Conditions of Approval
Section II-B Engineering/Public Works Department Standard Policies & Procedures
Section III: Building and Safety Department Conditions of Approval
Section IV: Riverside County Fire Department Conditions of Approval
Section V: Riverside County Environmental Health
Conditions of Approval
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Community Development Department
Conditions of Approval
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7 1. Outside Lighting. Any outside lighting shall be hooded and directed so as not to shine directly upon adjoining property or public rights-of-way and so as to prevent either the spillage of lumens or reflection into the sky.

2. Outdoor Storage. No outdoor storage is allowed unless otherwise approved as part of the project. Parking of trucks and trailers shall not be considered outdoor storage when parked in designated areas.

3. Outside Agencies. The applicant shall comply with all comments and conditions of approval from any responsible agencies as shown in the attached letters from associated agencies.

4. Anti-Graffiti Coating. An anti-graffiti coating shall be provided on all block walls constructed as part of any phase of the Project, and written verification from the developer shall be provided to the Community Development. Anti-graffiti coating shall be limited to the first 8’ in height.

5. Property Maintenance. All parkways, entryway medians, on-site and off-site landscaping, walls, fencing, recreational facilities, basins, and on-site lighting shall be maintained by the owner or private entity or the City of Menifee Community Facilities District (CFD).

All landscaping and similar improvements not properly maintained by a property owners association, individual property owners, or the common area maintenance director must be annexed into a Lighting and Landscape District, or other mechanism as determined by the City of Menifee.

The land divider, or any successor-in-interest to the land divider, shall be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all slopes, landscaped areas and irrigation systems within the land division until such time as those operations are the responsibility of a property owner’s association, or any other successor-in-interest.

The owners of each individual lot shall be responsible for maintaining all landscaping between the curb of the street and the proposed sidewalk and side yard landscaping between the curb of the street and proposed fencing, unless the landscaping is included within a separate common lot maintained by an HOA or other entity acceptable to the City of Menifee.

6. Business Registration. Every person conducting a business within the City of Menifee, as defined in Menifee Municipal Code, Chapter 5.01, shall obtain a business license. For more information regarding business registration, contact the Finance Department.

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7 respect to purchases of equipment and fixtures such that: (a) to the extent any such purchases of equipment and fixtures are from a construction contractor working for Developer at the Project site, Developer will, to the extent allowed by California law, require the construction contractor to secure the appropriate job-site sales tax permits such that such equipment and fixture purchases will be designated as having a point of sale within the City, such that the applicable sales tax will be collected and attributable to a purchase and sale within the City and (b) to the extent Developer is obligated to pay use tax on any such purchases of equipment and fixtures to be used at the Project site, Developer will, to the extent allowed by California law, secure the appropriate job-site use tax permits such that the applicable use tax will be collected and attributed to a Developer purchase within the City.

ARCHEOLOGY

8. Human Remains. If human remains are encountered, State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the Riverside County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin. Further, pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 5097.98(b) remains shall be left in place and free from disturbance until a final decision as to the treatment and disposition has been made. If the Riverside County Coroner determines the remains to be Native American, the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted within the period specified by law (24 hours). Subsequently, the Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the "most likely descendant." The most likely descendant shall then make recommendations and engage in consultation concerning the treatment of the remains as provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98.

9. Non-Disclosure of Location Reburials. It is understood by all parties that unless otherwise required by law, the site of any reburial of Native American human remains or associated grave goods shall not be disclosed and shall not be governed by public disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act. The Coroner, pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code 6254 (r)., parties, and Lead Agencies, will be asked to withhold public disclosure information related to such reburial, pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code 6254 (r).

10. Inadvertent Archeological Find. If during ground disturbance activities, unique cultural resources are discovered that were not assessed by the archaeological report(s) and/or environmental assessment conducted prior to project approval, the following procedures shall be followed. Unique cultural resources are defined, for this condition only, as being multiple artifacts in close association with each other, but may include fewer artifacts if the area of the find is determined to be of significance due to its sacred or cultural importance as determined in consultation with the Native American Tribe(s). a. All ground disturbance activities within 100 feet of the discovered cultural resources shall be halted until a meeting is convened between the developer, the archaeologist, the tribal representative(s) and the Community Development Director to discuss the significance of the find.
b. At the meeting, the significance of the discoveries shall be discussed and after consultation with the tribal representative(s) and the archaeologist, a decision shall be made, with the concurrence of the Community Development Director, as to the appropriate mitigation (documentation, recovery, avoidance, etc.) for the cultural resources.

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7 c. Grading of further ground disturbance shall not resume within the area of the discovery until an agreement has been reached by all parties as to the appropriate mitigation. Work shall be allowed to continue outside of the buffer area and will be monitored by additional Tribal monitors if needed. d. Treatment and avoidance of the newly discovered resources shall be consistent with the Cultural Resources Management Plan and Monitoring Agreements entered into with the appropriate tribes. This may include avoidance of the cultural resources through project design, in-place preservation of cultural resources located in native soils and/or re-burial on the Project property so they are not subject to further disturbance in perpetuity as identified in Non-Disclosure of Reburial Condition. e. Pursuant to Calif. Pub. Res. Code § 21083.2(b) avoidance is the preferred method of preservation for archaeological resources and cultural resources. If the landowner and the Tribe(s) cannot agree on the significance or the mitigation for the archaeological or cultural resources, these issues will be presented to the City Community Development Director for decision. The City Community Development Director shall make the determination based on the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act with respect to archaeological resources, recommendations of the project archeologist and shall take into account the cultural and religious principles and practices of the Tribe.

Notwithstanding any other rights available under the law, the decision of the City Community Development Director shall be appealable to the City Planning Commission and/or City Council.”

11. Cultural Resources Disposition. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of ground disturbing activities (inadvertent discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries:
a. One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed with the tribes. Evidence of such shall be provided to the City of Menifee Community Development Department:
i. Preservation-In-Place of the cultural resources, if feasible.

Preservation in place means avoiding the resources, leaving them in the place where they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the resources.
ii. Reburial of the resources on the Project property. The measures for reburial shall include, at least, the following: 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, with an exception that sacred items, burial goods and Native American human remains are excluded. Any reburial process shall be culturally appropriate. Listing of contents and location of the reburial shall be included in the confidential Phase IV report. The Phase IV Report shall be filed with the City under a confidential cover and not subject to Public Records Request.
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7 of the fees necessary for permanent curation. Evidence of curation in the form of a letter from the curation facility stating that subject archaeological materials have been received and that all fees have been paid, shall be provided by the landowner to the City. There shall be no destructive or invasive testing on sacred items, items of Native American Cultural Patrimony, burial goods and Native American human remains. Results concerning finds of any inadvertent discoveries shall be included in the Phase IV monitoring report.

PALEONTOLOGY

12. Inadvertent Paleontological Find. In the event that fossils or fossil-bearing deposits are discovered during construction, excavations within fifty (50) feet of the find shall be temporarily halted or diverted. The contractor shall notify a qualified paleontologist to examine the discovery. The paleontologist shall document the discovery as needed in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards, evaluate the potential resource, and assess the significance of the find under the criteria set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The paleontologist shall notify the Community Development Department to determine procedures that would be followed before construction is allowed to resume at the location of the find. If in consultation with the paleontologist, the Project proponent determines that avoidance is not feasible, the paleontologist shall prepare an excavation plan for mitigating the effect of the Project on the qualities that make the resource important. The plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval and the Project proponent shall implement the approval plan.

LANDSCAPING

13. Interim Landscaping. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained in a condition so as to prevent a dust and/or blow sand nuisance and shall be either planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion control measures as approved by the Community Development Department and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

14. Landscape Plans. All landscaping plans shall be prepared in accordance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Such plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department, and the appropriate maintenance authority.

15. Wall/Fencing Plans. The Applicant shall provide construction plans showing all walls and fencing on the project site. The details of the walls/fencing shall be consistent with the approved conceptual plans including, all locations, heights and materials.

16. Screen Wall. Vines shall be planted in accordance with the decorative block wall along the western and southern project boundary. Vines shall be planted so that 50% of the wall be covered within 3 years of final inspection.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT
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7 17. Pre-Grading Meeting. The qualified archaeologist shall attend the pre-grading meeting with the contractors to explain and coordinate the requirements of the monitoring program, including a cultural sensitivity training component.

18. Rough and Precise Grading Plan Review. The Community Development Department shall review the rough and precise grading plans for consistency with the approved site plan and conceptual grading plan (Approved Exhibits) and the conditions of approval.

The following two (2) conditions (Condition No. 20 and 21) shall be verbatim on all grading plan submittals

19. Native American Monitoring (Pechanga/Soboba). Tribal monitor(s) shall be required on- site during all ground-disturbing activities which are below the depths of the previous mass grading. The land divider/permit holder shall retain a qualified tribal monitor(s) from the Pechanga Band of Indians and Soboba band Luiseno Indians. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit a copy of a signed contract between the above-mentioned Tribes and the land divider/permit holder for the monitoring of the project to the Community Development Department and to the Engineering Department. The Native American Monitor(s) shall have the authority to temporarily divert, redirect or halt the ground- disturbance activities to allow recovery of cultural resources, in coordination with the Project Archaeologist.

The Developer shall relinquish ownership of all cultural resources, including all archaeological artifacts that are of Native American origin, found in the project area for proper treatment and disposition to a curational facility that meets or exceeds Federal Curation Standards outlined in 36 CFR 79. The applicant shall be responsible for all curation costs.

20. AQMD Rule 402. The project developer shall implement the following measures to reduce the emissions of pollutants generated by heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment operating at the project site throughout the project construction phases. The project developer shall include in construction contracts the control measures as may be required under Rule 402, at the time of development, including the following:

a. Keep all construction equipment in proper tune in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
b. Use late model heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment at the project site to the extent that it is readily available in the South Coast Air Basin (meaning that it does not have to be imported from another air basin and that the procurement of the equipment would not cause a delay in construction activities of more than two weeks). c. Use low-emission diesel fuel for all heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment operating and refueling at the project site to the extent that it is readily available and cost effective in the South Coast Air Basin (meaning that it does not have to be imported from another air basin, that the procurement of the equipment would not cause a delay in construction activities of more than two weeks, that the cost of the equipment use is not more than 20 percent greater
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7 than the cost of standard equipment (This measure does not apply to diesel-powered trucks traveling to and from the site).
d. Utilize alternative fuel construction equipment (i.e., compressed natural gas, liquid petroleum gas), if equipment is readily available and cost effective in the South Coast Air Basin (meaning that it does not have to be imported from another air basin, that the procurement of the equipment would not cause a delay in construction activities of more than two weeks, that the cost of the equipment use is not more than 20 percent greater than the cost of standard equipment).
e. Limit truck and equipment idling time to five minutes or less. f. Rely on the electricity infrastructure surrounding the construction sites rather than electrical generators powered by internal combustion engines to the extent feasible. g. General contractors shall maintain and operate construction equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.

21. Fugitive Dust Control. The permittee shall implement fugitive dust control measures in accordance with Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 403. The permittee shall include in construction contracts the control measures required under Rule 403 at the time of development, including the following:
a. Use watering to control dust generation during demolition of structures or break-up of pavement. The construction area and vicinity (500-foot radius) must be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least twice daily. Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10 percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving activities. All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at least twice daily during excavation and construction, and temporary dust covers shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD District Rule 403.

Wetting could reduce fugitive dust by as much as 50%.
b. Water active grading/excavation sites and unpaved surfaces at least three times daily; c. All paved roads, parking and staging areas must be watered at least once every two hours of active operations;
d. Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty minutes of visible dirt deposition; e. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved parking areas and staging areas; f. Onsite stockpiles of debris, dirt or dusty material must be covered or watered at least twice daily;
g. Cover stockpiles with tarps or apply non-toxic chemical soil binders; h. All haul trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard;
i. All inactive disturbed surface areas must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind drive fugitive dust;
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7 l. Suspend excavation and grading activity when winds (instantaneous gusts) exceed 15 miles per hour over a 30-minute period or more, so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust;
m. All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve and three-quarter (12.75) cubic yards;
n. All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate means to prevent spillage and dust;
o. Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15 miles per hour; p. Provide daily clean-up of mud and dirt carried onto paved streets from the site;
q. Install wheel washers for all exiting trucks, or wash off the tires or tracks of all trucks and equipment leaving the site;
r. All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amount of dust;
s. Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended during first and second stage smog alerts; and,
t. An information sign shall be posted at the entrance to each construction site that identifies the permitted construction hours and provides a telephone number to call and receive information about the construction project or to report complaints regarding excessive fugitive dust generation. Any reasonable complaints shall be rectified within 24 hours of receipt.

22. Archeologist Retained. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the project applicant shall retain a Riverside County qualified archaeologist to monitor all ground disturbing activities in an effort to identify any unknown archaeological resources. a. The Project Archaeologist and the Tribal monitor(s) shall manage and oversee monitoring for all initial ground disturbing activities and excavation of each portion of the project site including clearing, grubbing, tree removals, mass or rough grading, trenching, stockpiling of materials, rock crushing, structure demolition and etc. The Project Archaeologist and the Tribal monitor(s), shall have the authority to temporarily divert, redirect or halt the ground disturbance activities to allow identification, evaluation, and potential recovery of cultural resources in coordination with any required special interest or tribal monitors.
b. The developer/permit holder shall submit a fully executed copy of the contract to the Community Development Department to ensure compliance with this condition of approval. Upon verification, the Community Development Department shall clear this condition.
c. In addition, the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with the Consulting Tribe(s), the contractor, and the City, shall develop a Cultural Resources Management Plan (CRMP) in consultation pursuant to the definition in AB52 to address the details, timing and responsibility of all archaeological and cultural activities that will occur on the project site. A consulting tribe is defined as a tribe that initiated the AB 52 tribal consultation process for the Project, has not opted out of the AB52 consultation process, and has completed AB 52 consultation with the City as provided for in Cal Pub Res Code Section 21080.3.2(b)(1) of AB52. Details in the Plan shall include:
d. Project grading and development scheduling;
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7 contractors and will conduct a mandatory Cultural Resources Worker Sensitivity Training 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. All new construction personnel that will conduct earthwork or grading activities that begin work on the Project following the initial Training must take the Cultural Sensitivity Training prior to beginning work and the Project archaeologist and Consulting Tribe(s) shall make themselves available
ii. The protocols and stipulations that the contractor, City, Consulting Tribe(s) and Project archaeologist will follow in the event of inadvertent cultural resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation.

23. Paleontologist Required. This site is mapped as having a high potential for paleontological resources (fossils) at shallow depth. Therefore, PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS:

The applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist approved by the City of Menifee to create and implement a project-specific plan for monitoring site grading/earthmoving activities (project paleontologist for any ground disturbance activities on-site during ground disturbing activities which are below the depths of the previous mass grading.

A cross section of grading depth will be required on the grading permit plans when submitted for review showing previous graded depth and proposed grading depth.

If grading depth is determined to be below the previous mass grade depth, this condition will be required to be satisfied.

The project paleontologist retained shall review the approved development plan and shall conduct any pre-construction work necessary to render appropriate monitoring and mitigation requirements as appropriate. These requirements shall be documented by the project paleontologist in a Paleontological Resource Impact Mitigation Program (PRIMP). This PRIMP shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to issuance of a Grading Permit.

Information to be contained in the PRIMP, at a minimum and in addition to other industry standard and Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards, are as follows:
The project paleontologist shall participate in a pre-construction project meeting with development staff and construction operations to ensure an understanding of any mitigation measures required during construction, as applicable.
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7 otherwise disturbed will not be monitored. The project paleontologist or his/her assign will have the authority to reduce monitoring once he/she determines the probability of encountering fossils has dropped below an acceptable level. If the project paleontologist finds fossil remains, earthmoving activities will be diverted temporarily around the fossil site until the remains have been evaluated and recovered. Earthmoving will be allowed to proceed through the site when the project paleontologist determines the fossils have been recovered and/or the site mitigated to the extent necessary.
If fossil remains are encountered by earthmoving activities when the project paleontologist is not onsite, these activities will be diverted around the fossil site and the project paleontologist called to the site immediately to recover the remains. If fossil remains are encountered, fossiliferous rock will be recovered from the fossil site and processed to allow for the recovery of smaller fossil remains. Test samples may be recovered from other sampling sites in the rock unit if appropriate. Any recovered fossil remains will be prepared to the point of identification and identified to the lowest taxonomic level possible by knowledgeable paleontologists.

The remains then will be curated (assigned and labeled with museum* repository fossil specimen numbers and corresponding fossil site numbers, as appropriate; places in specimen trays and, if necessary, vials with completed specimen data cards) and catalogued, an associated specimen data and corresponding geologic and geographic site data will be archived (specimen and site numbers and corresponding data entered into appropriate museum repository catalogs and computerized data bases) at the museum repository by a laboratory technician. The remains will then be accessioned into the museum* repository fossil collection, where they will be permanently stored, maintained, and, along with associated specimen and site data, made available for future study by qualified scientific investigators.
* The City of Menifee must be consulted on the repository/museum to receive the fossil material prior to being curated.
A qualified paleontologist shall prepare a report of findings made during all site grading activity with an appended itemized list of fossil specimens recovered during grading (if any). This report shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to building final inspection as described elsewhere in these conditions.
All reports shall be signed by the project paleontologist and all other professionals responsible for the report's content (eg. Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, etc.), as appropriate. A signed original copy of the report shall be submitted directly to the Community Development Department along with a copy of this condition, deposit-based fee and the grading plan for appropriate case processing and tracking.

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25. Burrowing Owl Pre-Construction Survey. The Project Developer shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a pre-construction survey for Burrowing Owl within 30 days prior to the start of construction. The results of the single one-day survey shall be submitted to the City prior to obtaining a grading permit. If Burrowing Owl are not detected during the pre- construction survey, no further mitigation is required. If Burrowing Owl are detected during the pre-construction survey, the Project applicant and a qualified consulting biologist will be required to prepare and submit for approval a Burrowing Owl relocation program.

26. Nesting Bird Pre-Construction Survey. Prior to vegetation clearance, the Project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a pre-construction nesting bird survey in accordance with the following:
a) The final walkover survey shall be conducted no more than three (3) days prior to the initiation of clearance/construction work;
b) If pre-construction surveys indicate that bird nests are not present or are inactive, or if potential habitat is unoccupied, no further mitigation is required; c) If active nesting birds are found during the surveys, a species-specific no-disturbance buffer zone shall be established by a qualified biologist around active nests until a qualified biologist determines that all young have fledged (i.e., no longer reliant upon the nest).
d) It is recommended that close coordination between the developer of the site, the City of Menifee, the project engineer, and the consulting qualified biologist to consider vegetation clearance outside of the normal bird nesting season (usually February 1 – August 31) to avoid impacts to nesting birds which would potentially violate the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It should be noted that bird nesting season is increasingly less-definitive for some year-round resident species such as hummingbirds and raptors. Further, ground-dwelling birds such as burrowing owls, can be affected nearly any time of the year if present. It is therefore advisable to conduct a preconstruction bird survey no matter the time of year. e) Removal of vegetation necessitates installation of appropriate Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan “SWPPP” measures, particularly if development subsequent to grading is not undertaken immediately, therefore careful timing of the project schedule and implementation measures is necessary to avoid water quality impacts.

27. Stockpiling/Staging. During construction, best efforts shall be made to locate stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas as far as practicable from existing residential dwellings.

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28. Processing Fees. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Community Development Department shall determine if the deposit based fees for the project are in a negative balance. If so, any outstanding fees shall be paid by the applicant.

29.Double Detectors. Double detector check valve assemblies (backflow preventers) for landscape irrigation and domestic water shall not be located at visually prominent locations (such as the end of drive aisles or at site entries) and shall be well-screened with shrubs, berming, or low screen walls.

30. Mitigation Monitoring. The applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director or review and approval demonstrating compliance with the standard conditions of approval and mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for this project which must be satisfied prior to issuance of grading permits. The Community Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to ensure such compliance.

31. Lighting. Light fixtures shall be decorative and consistent with the City of Menifee Design Guidelines and included in the Building and Safety plans. Architecturally appropriate themed lighting fixtures shall be located along the project roads, project entrances, walkways, open space areas and other focal points on the project site and shall be subject to Community Development Department review and approval.

32. Downspouts. All downspouts shall be internalized to the building and shall be shown on the construction/building plans.

33. Development Impact Fees. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees including but not limited to Development Impact Fee (DIF), Multi- Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat (KRAT), School Fees (Menifee and Perris Union High School District), Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD), and Area Drainage Plan (ADP).

34. Roof-Mounted Equipment Plans. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, Community Development staff will verify that all roof mounted equipment will be screened in compliance with approved plans.

35. Electrical Cabinets. All electrical cabinets shall be located inside a room that is architecturally integrated into the design of the building.

36. Security Systems. Prior to the issuance of tenant Building Permits, the applicant shall prepare a security plan for the site. The security plan for this project shall include a comprehensive security camera system that clearly depicts the parking field associated with the proposed use. This security camera system shall be based in each building for this development, or inside a security office located within one of the retail buildings or other place acceptable to the Menifee Police Department, that is accessible to law enforcement at all times of the day and night.

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37. Utilities Underground. All utilities, except electrical lines rated 33 kV or greater, shall be installed underground. If the applicant provides to the Building and Safety Division and the Planning Division a definitive statement from the utility provider refusing to allow underground installation of the utilities they provide, this condition shall be null and void with respect to that utility.

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38. Landscaping Submittals. Final landscape plan submittals are divided into two different processes. All on-site landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. The on-site landscaping shall include any basins, streetscape, open space and planters on private property that is maintained by the property owner or private entity (HOA or Common Maintenance Entity/Association). All off-site landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Engineering and Public Works Department for review and approval. Off- site plans shall include landscaping in areas maintained by the Community Facilities District (CFD) and are located within the City of Menifee Right-of-Way which can include streetscape, basins or slopes.

39. Construction Landscape Plans. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit the following construction plan applications to the Planning Division (pursuant to Menifee Municipal Code) for review and approval. The fee for each submittal will be determined by Resolution No. 24-1423 Cost of Services Fee Study and Planning Division Fee Schedule at the time of application submittal. Construction Plan Submittals include:

A. On-Site Landscaping – all Property Owner maintained landscaping and irrigation.

Performance Securities will be required prior to approval of this minor plot plan.

Additional submittal requirements can be found in the minor plot plan submittal checklist found on the Community Development Department’s website. All plans must be approved prior to the issuance of any building permit.

40. Landscape Inspections. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the Applicant shall open a Landscape Deposit Based Fee case and deposit the prevailing deposit amount to cover the pre-installation inspections, installation inspections, Six Month Post Establishment and One Year Post Establishment Landscape Inspections.

41. Utility Screening. All utilities shall be screened from public view. Landscape construction drawings shall show and label all utilities and provide appropriate screening. Provide a three- foot clear zone around fire check detectors as required by the Fire Department before starting the screen. Group utilities together in order to reduce intrusion. Screening of utilities is not to look like an after-thought. Plan planting beds and design around utilities. Locate all light poles on plans and ensure that there are no conflicts with trees.

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43. Final Map. After the approval of the TENTATIVE MAP and prior to the expiration of said map, the developer/owner shall cause the real property included within the TENTATIVE MAP, or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a FINAL MAP thereof prepared in accordance with the current Engineering Department requirements, the conditionally approved TENTATIVE MAP, and in accordance with Title 7.

44. Surveyor. The FINAL MAP shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

45. Reciprocal Access. Prior to map recordation, reciprocal access shall be established across all lots for appropriate on-site circulation, access for the project site and to allow shared parking across parcels.

46. Dark Sky Ordinance. The following Environmental Constraints Note shall be placed on the ECS:
"This property is subject to lighting restrictions as required by the Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 6.01, the “Dark Sky Ordinance”, which are intended to reduce the effects of night lighting on the Mount Palomar Observatory. All proposed outdoor lighting systems shall be in conformance with the Dark Sky Ordinance.”

47. ECS Mitigation Monitoring Plan. The following Environmental Constraints Note shall be placed on the ECS
“This property is subject to the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan adopted as part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project on file with the Community Development Department.”

48. ECS Note of Airport in Vicinity. The following Environmental Constraints Note shall be placed on the ECS:
“This property is presently located in the vicinity of an airport, within what is known as an airport influence area. For that reason, the property may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with proximity to airport operations (for example: noise, vibration, or odors).”

49. Survey Checklist. The Engineering Department shall review any FINAL MAP and ensure compliance with the following:

A. All parcels on the FINAL MAP shall be in substantial conformance with the approved TENTATIVE MAP relative to size and configuration.

B. The total number of parcels on the final map shall be 5.

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50. Fees. Prior to recordation, the Planning Department shall determine if the deposit based fees for the TENTATIVE MAP are in a negative balance. If so, any unpaid fees shall be paid by the developer/owner and/or the developer/owner's successor-in-interest.

PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION

51. Processing Fees. Prior to final inspection, the Planning Division shall determine if any fees for the project are in a negative balance. If so, any outstanding fees shall be paid by the applicant.

52. Mitigation Monitoring. The applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director or review and approval demonstrating compliance with the standard conditions of approval and mitigation measures identified in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project which must be satisfied prior to issuance of grading permits. The Community Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to ensure such compliance.

53. Archaeology Report – Phase III and IV. Prior to final inspection of the first building permit associated with each phase of grading, the developer/permit holder shall prompt the Project Archaeologist to submit two copies of the Phase III Data Recovery report (if required for the Project) and the Phase IV Cultural Resources Monitoring Report that complies with the Community Development Department’s requirements for such reports. The Phase IV report shall include evidence of the required cultural/historical sensitivity training for the construction staff held during the pre-grade meeting. The Community Development Department shall review the reports to determine adequate mitigation compliance. Provided the reports are adequate, the Community Development Department shall clear this condition.

Once the report(s) are determined to be adequate, two copies shall be submitted to the Eastern Information Center (EIC) at the University of California Riverside (UCR) and one copy shall be submitted to the Consulting Tribe(s) Cultural Resources Department(s).

54. Paleontological Monitoring Report. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department, an electronic copy of the Paleontology Monitoring Report. The report shall be certified by a professional paleontologist listed on Riverside County’s Paleontology Consultant List. A deposit for the review of the report will be required.

55. Development Impact Fees. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees including but not limited to Development Impact Fee (DIF), Multi- Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat (KRAT), School Fees (Menifee and Perris Union High School District), Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD), and Area Drainage Plan (ADP).

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57. Final Planning Inspection. The applicant shall obtain final occupancy sign-off from the Community Development Department for each building permit issued by scheduling a final Planning inspection prior to the final sign-off from the Building Department. Planning staff shall verify that all pertinent conditions of approval have been met, including compliance with the approved elevations, site plan, parking lot layout, decorative paving, public plazas, etc.

The applicant shall have all required paving, parking, walls, site lighting, landscaping and automatic irrigation installed and in good condition.

Landscaping

58. Soil Management Plan. The applicant shall submit a Soil Management Plan (Report) to the Community Development Department before the Landscape Installation Inspection. The report can be sent in electronically. Information on the contents of the report can be found in the County of Riverside Guide to California Friendly Landscaping page 16, #7, “What is required in a Soil Management Plan?”

59. Landscaping. All landscape planting and irrigation shall be installed and inspected in accordance with approved exhibits and Menifee Municipal Code.

60. Processing Fees. Prior to issuance of occupancy/final inspections, the Community Development Department shall determine if the deposit-based fees for the project are in a negative balance. If so, any outstanding fees shall be paid by the applicant.

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: MENIFEE BOARDWALK TTM 39000
Section II-A:

Engineering/Public Works
Department
Conditions of Approval
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7 The following are the Public Works / Engineering Department Conditions of Approval for this project which shall be satisfied at no cost to the City or any other Government Agency. All questions regarding the intent of the following conditions shall be referred to the Public Works Engineering Department, Land Development Section. The developer / property owner shall use the standards and design criteria stated in the following conditions and shall comply with all applicable City of Menifee standards and ordinances. Should a conflict arise between City of Menifee standards and design criteria, and any other standards and design criteria, those of the City of Menifee shall prevail.

The proposed project is for a mixed-use development on approximately 6.02 acres and proposes to develop five buildings with 273 parking stalls including 18 ADA compliant spaces. The proposed building square footages and parking counts are as follows: building 1 proposes multi-tenant food with a building area of 6,000 s.f. and 63 parking spaces; building 2 is a multi-tenant mixed-use building with a building area of 10,850 s.f. including drive-thru for the end-cap tenant, with 87 parking spaces; building 3 is a 1,000 s.f. building with drive-thru and 11 parking spaces; building 4 is a multi-tenant mixed use with a building area of 10,800 s.f. with 67 parking spaces; and building 5 proposes a 10,000 s.f. child care facility with a 12,500 s.f. play yard and 45 parking spaces. Additionally, the project proposes to commercially subdivide 6.02 acres into 5 lots ranging in size from .48 acres to 1.57 acres.

The map is not phased; therefore, all public improvements will be required in one construction phase prior to any issuance of occupancies. If the developer chooses to phase the subdivision map, the phasing of the public improvements will be considered, and the applicable conditions will be updated.

It is understood that the tentative tract map must correctly show acceptable centerline elevations, all existing easements, traveled ways, cross sections, and drainage courses with appropriate drainage flows. Any omission or unacceptability may require the map to be resubmitted for further consideration. If there is a conflict between what is shown on the tentative tract map and these conditions, these conditions will supersede what is shown on the tentative tract map and any attachments to the tentative tract map, including the site plan and other plans or exhibits. All questions regarding the true meaning of these conditions shall be referred to the Public Works / Engineering Department. Engineering Design exceptions to City design standards and policies must be specifically requested in writing and approved by City Engineer/PW Director. Any design exceptions shown on the tentative map and associated engineering documents that are not specifically requested shall be redesigned to meet city standards.

61.Drainage Study – The following report was reviewed and approved by the City:
a. Preliminary Hydrology Report for Commercial/Retail Development, Menifee, California – APN 364-030-016, prepared for Golden Star Investment, prepared by G & A Consulting Civil Engineers, Inc., dated June 7, 2025.

The project shall comply with all mitigation recommended by the approved drainage study, and in accordance with City Standards. The design of drainage facilities will need to be revised if it does not adhere to City Standards.

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7 Two copies of a final drainage study (also referred to as Hydrology/Hydraulics Report) shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The study shall analyze at a minimum the following: project site drainage flow; all future improvements drainage flow; Q10, Q100, pre- and post- condition flow rates; anticipated total drainage flow into existing storm drain; and existing storm drain capacity. A fee for review of the Drainage Study shall be paid to the City, the amount of which shall be determined by City at first submittal of report.

62. Final Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan (Final WQMP). The following report was reviewed and approved by the City:
a. Preliminary Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan, Menifee Boardwalk, PLN24-0118 PP and PLN24-0147 TR, prepared by G & A Consulting Civil Engineers, Inc., dated January 26, 2024. Revised June 8, 2025.

Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a FINAL project specific WQMP in substantial conformance with the approved PRELIMINARY WQMP, shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Engineering Department. Final construction plans shall incorporate all the structural BMPs identified in the approved FINAL WQMP. The final developed project shall implement all structural and non-structural BMPs specified in the approved FINAL WQMP.

One copy of the approved FINAL WQMP on a CD-ROM in pdf format shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department. The FINAL WQMP submittal shall include at the minimum the following reports/studies:

I. Hydrology/hydraulics report
II. Soils Report that includes soil infiltration capacity III. Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report, as may be required by an approved Phase I ESA Report
Final construction plans shall incorporate all the structural BMPs identified in the approved FINAL WQMP. The final developed project shall implement all structural and non-structural BMPs specified in the approved FINAL WQMP. One copy of the approved FINAL WQMP on a CD-ROM in pdf format shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department.

63. Geotechnical Report – The following documentation was reviewed and approved by the City:

Preliminary Geotechnical Interpretive Report, Proposed Commercial Development, APN 364-030-016, Located South of Newport Road and West of Menifee Road, City of Menifee, Riverside County, California, prepared by Earth Strata Geotechnical Services, Inc., dated May 11, 2023.

Interpretive Report for Infiltration System Design, Proposed Commercial Development, APN 364-030-016, Located South of Newport Road and West of Menifee Road, City of Menifee, Riverside County, California, prepared by Earth Strata Geotechnical Services, Inc., dated June 12, 2023.

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7 Two copies of City-approved geotechnical/soils report, no more than three (3) years from date of application for grading permit, shall be provided to the City Public Works / Engineering Department with initial submittal of a grading plan. If there is no approved report and/or said report is past three (3) years from date of application, a new geotechnical/soils report and/or update letter, respectively, shall be prepared and submitted to City for review and approval.

The geotechnical/soils, compaction and inspection reports will be reviewed in conformance with the latest edition of the Riverside County Technical Guidelines for Review of Geotechnical and Geologic Reports. A fee for reviewing the geotechnical/soils report and/or update letter shall be paid to the City, the amount of which shall be determined by the City at the first submittal of the report.

Geotechnical Report - A geotechnical/soils report was submitted to the City and reviewed by staff. The geotechnical/soil report was reviewed in conformance with the latest edition of the Riverside County Technical Guidelines for Review of Geotechnical and Geologic Reports.

Prior to issuance of any grading permit, two copies of the City approved geotechnical/soils report shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department. The developer/property owner shall comply with the recommendations of the report, and City standards and specifications. All grading shall be done in conformance with the recommendations of the report, and under the general direction of a licensed geotechnical engineer. An updated report may be required if deemed necessary by the Public Works Director prior to the issuance of any grading permit.

64. Off-Site Dedications - Prior to the approval of any improvement plans and the commencement of any construction associated with the development, the Developer shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary dedications of rights-of-way for offsite infrastructure improvements, right-of-entry for offsite grading, and easements for ingress, egress, drainage, utilities and other legal requirements for impacts associated with the development of this project, as determined and directed by the City Engineer. If the Developer cannot acquire a property interest in property required for off-site improvements, Government Code § 66462.5 shall apply and the City retains the right to:
a. The Developer shall enter into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code § 66462 at such time as the City acquires an interest in the land that will permit the improvement to be made. b. The Developer shall pay all costs associated with acquiring the offsite real property interests required in connection with the development.

65. Newport Road Dedication. The developer / property owner shall dedicate the necessary Newport Road (Urban Arterial, Divided Roadway per City Circulation Element) right of way fronting the development on the final map or through another acceptable recordable instrument prior to issuance of any building permit.

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67. Traffic Study Report – The following report was reviewed and approved by the City:

Traffic Impact Analysis Report, Menifee Boardwalk TTM 39000, prepared by Linscott, Law and Greenspan Engineers, dated March 23, 2026.

The Public Works Department – Traffic Engineering Division has reviewed the Traffic Study and has generally concurred with its findings. The developer/property owner shall be responsible for all improvements and mitigations, required or identified in the approved traffic study and according to these Conditions of Approval, such as but not limited to right-of-way frontage improvements, traffic signal construction or modification, and fair share fees. All required improvements and mitigation measures identified in the study shall be included in all improvement plans for review and approval by the Public Works Department. Improvements identified in the Traffic Study are the absolute minimums recommended by the consultant traffic engineer. The City Engineer/PW Director may require traffic or street improvements beyond those identified in said study to address public safety and welfare, or to construct improvements eligible for DIF credits or reimbursement that front the project, as determined by the Public Works Director / City Engineer.

68. Reconstruction or Resurfacing of Newport Road – The Public Works Director / City Engineer may consider reconstruction or resurfacing of Newport Road paving fronting the development to meet existing conditions, provided the road is found to meet the minimum City standards for pavement conditions at the time of project construction. If it is determined during project construction that the existing road is found to be substandard, then the Public Works Director / City Engineer will require the developer / property owner to provide full reconstruction as provided for in these conditions of approval. The existing pavement shall be cored during project construction to confirm the structural section, and any findings shall be incorporated into project design. The Public Works Director / City Engineer shall have final approval for all road conditions.

69. Signing and Striping – A signing and striping plan for Newport Road and the intersection of Newport Road and Menifee Road is required for this project along the project frontage and off-site transitions to existing striping. The applicant shall be responsible for any additional paving and/or striping removal caused by the striping plan. The Signing and Striping Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer in accordance with City ordinances, standards, and specifications, and with the latest edition of the CAMUTCD. a. The Signing and striping plans shall be designed to restrict turning movements at the development’s entrance on Newport Road to right in, right out only. b. Raised, landscaped medians shall be required to restrict said movements, unless otherwise approved by City Engineer.

70. Newport & Menifee Road Intersection Traffic Signal – The applicant shall be responsible for the modification of the traffic signal at Newport Road and Menifee Road. The traffic signal plan shall be approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer.

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7 All new traffic signals and traffic signal modifications required for construction by this development project shall include traffic signal communication infrastructure, network equipment, and Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) license software. Said traffic signal control devices shall be submitted with the traffic signal design plans and shall be approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer, prior to testing of a new traffic signal.

Traffic signal poles shall be placed at the ultimate locations when appropriate.

71. Construction of Street and Wet Utility Improvements – Construction of Roadway Improvements – The developer / property owner shall design and construct the following roadway improvements. The improvements shall be completed prior to any certificate of occupancy. If needed, it shall be the sole responsibility of the developer/property owner to obtain all proposed or required right-of-way dedications, easements and/or permissions necessary to perform offsite grading, from affected landowners where necessary to construct the traffic signals and street improvements. Notarized and recorded dedications, agreement or documents authorizing the offsite improvements and grading shall be submitted to the Public Works / Engineering Department. Where needed the City will assist in processing eminent domain to obtain the right-of-way. It shall be the responsibility of the developer / property owner to coordinate their project timing with the eminent domain process as right of way acquisition is required prior to plan approval.
a. Newport Road Frontage Improvements – The developer / property owner shall construct Newport Road to its ultimate half-width plus 12 feet per City Standards along its entire project frontage and as shown on the Tentative Parcel Map as determined by the City Engineer.

Newport Road is classified as an Urban Arterial Divided Roadway per the City’s Circulation Element.
b. Traffic Signals and Intersection Geometrics – The developer / property owner shall modify the existing traffic signal at Newport Road and Menifee Road intersection to construct the required improvements as approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer, with the following geometrics. Improvements shall be complete prior to any certificate of occupancy.

If needed, it shall be the sole responsibility of the developer/property owner to obtain all proposed or required right-of-way dedications, easements and/or permissions necessary to perform offsite grading, from affected landowners where necessary to construct the traffic signals and street improvements. Notarized and recorded dedications, agreement or documents authorizing the offsite improvements and grading shall be submitted to the Public Works / Engineering Department.

1. Newport Road and Menifee Road Intersection: Traffic Signal Modification and Intersection Improvements:
i. Northbound - Two through lanes, two left turn lanes, and One Right Turn lane.

Furthest Left Turn Lane must be able to achieve an uninterrupted U-Turn Movement.
ii. Southbound - Two through lanes, One left turn lane, and One Right Turn lane. iii. Eastbound - Two through lanes, two left turn lanes, and One Shared through and Right turn Lane.
iv. Westbound - Three through lanes, Two Left Turn Lane, and One right turn lane.

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7 c. Driveways and Driveway Approaches – Driveways and Driveway Approaches as shown on the approved plot plan/Tentative Parcel Map shall be designed and constructed prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The driveways shall be designed and constructed per City of Menifee No. 208 and meet spacing requirements as well as other City requirements.
a. Newport Road Driveway #1 - Right in and Right Out Only i. One Egress Lane
ii. Two Ingress Lanes
iii.One Eastbound Dedicated Right Turn
d. Newport Road Raised Median – The developer / property owner shall modify the existing raised landscaped medians on Newport Road and if needed on Menifee Road along the project frontage as approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. e. Newport and Menifee Road Intersection Curb Relocation and Road Widening - The developer / property owner shall relocate existing curbs and widen Newport and Menifee Road at the intersection as required along the project frontage to accommodate for the proposed geometrics for the intersection, subject to the approval of the Public Works Director / City Engineer.

The required improvements shall include the construction of appropriate pavement transitions from the new improvements to existing improvements beyond the project frontage. The design of the transitions shall be in accordance with the CA Highway Design Manual, finalized during review of final construction drawings, and approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer.

72. Fair Share Cost Participation for Off-site Improvements – The developer / property owner shall pay fair share costs for off-site improvements as detailed in the Traffic Study and identified below prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The fair share cost estimates shall be based on conceptual exhibits prepared for the developer, signed and stamped by a licensed civil engineer, reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer prior to building permit issuance. These fair shares are determined to be as follows:
c. Intersection No. 1 Antelope Road at Newport Road 2.22% i. Antelope Road at Newport Road: Widen and restripe the south leg of the intersection to convert the shared northbound through/left-turn lane to an exclusive left-turn lane and provide an exclusive northbound through lane.

Convert/modify the existing traffic signal phasing from north-south split phasing to eight-phase operation. Figure 11-1 from the Traffic Impact Analysis depicts the conceptual improvement plan for the recommended improvement at this intersection.
d. Intersection No. 4 Laguna Vista Road at Newport Road/Domenigoni Road 3.30% i. Widen and restripe the east leg of the intersection to convert the shared westbound through/right-turn lane to an exclusive right-turn lane and through lane. Modify the planned traffic signal as necessary. Figure 11-3 Item Title: 11.1
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7 from the Traffic Impact Analysis depicts the conceptual improvement plan for the recommended improvement at this intersection.
e. 6. Menifee Road at Loire Valley Lane/Tres Lagos Drive 3.39% i. Restripe the east leg of the intersection to provide a second exclusive westbound right-turn lane. Modify the existing traffic signal. Figure 11-4, from the Traffic Impact Analysis depicts the conceptual improvement plan for the recommended improvement at this intersection.

73. Landscaping on Newport Road - The parkway areas within the public right-of-way or landscape easements fronting the entire property along Newport Road, shall be landscaped and irrigated per City standards and guidelines. These areas shall be maintained by the CFD.

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7 EXHIBIT “1”

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: Menifee Boardwalk
Section II-B:

Engineering/Public Works
Department
Standard Policies & Procedures
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7 74. All required public improvements must be constructed and accepted by the City prior to issuance of the first and any subsequent certificate of occupancy, unless approved by City Engineer/Public Works Director.

75. Engineering Design exceptions to City design standards and policies must be specifically requested in writing and approved by City Engineer/PW Director. Any design exceptions shown on the tentative tract map and associated engineering documents that are not specifically requested are not approved.

76. The developer is responsible to furnish & install one 2” and one 3” conduit for traffic signal interconnect and broadband purposes, per City of Menifee Standard Detail 1005, along all circulation element roads and intersections.

77. Subdivision Map Act – The developer / property owner shall comply with the State of California Subdivision Map Act and all other laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the subdivision of land.

78. Monumentation – Survey Monuments along street Center Lines will be installed in accordance with City Standard Plan 820. Existing survey monuments that do not meet the current City of Menifee Standards shall be replaced within the work zone. Work to conform to requirements of Professional Land Surveyors Act and Subdivision Map Act. Pre- and Post – Construction Corner records with the County of Riverside shall be filed.

79. Mylars – All improvement plans and grading plans shall be drawn on twenty-four (24) inch by thirty-six (36) inch Mylar and signed by a licensed civil engineer and/or other registered/licensed professional as authorized by State law.

80. Guarantee for Required Improvements. Prior to grading permit issuance, construction permit issuance, and/or Final Map recordation, financial security or bonds shall be provided to guarantee the construction of all required improvements associated with each phase of construction, per the City’s municipal code.

81. The Public Works Director may require the dedication and construction of necessary utilities, streets, or other improvements outside the area of any particular map phase if the improvements are needed for circulation, drainage, parking, and access or for the welfare and safety of the public.

82. Bond Replacement, Reduction, and Releases - All requests for bond replacements (such as in changes of property ownerships), reductions (such as in partial completion of improvements), releases (such as in completion of improvements), shall conform to City policies, standards, and applicable City ordinances. It shall be the responsibility of the Item Title: 11.1
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7 developer / property owner to notify the City in time when any of these bond changes are necessary.

The City shall review all changes in Bond Agreements and the accompanying bonds or security.

83. Existing and Proposed Easements - The final grading plan and improvement plans shall correctly show all existing easements, traveled ways, drainage courses, and encumbrances.

Any omission or misrepresentation of these documents may require said plan to be resubmitted for further consideration.

84. Engineered Plans - All improvement plans, and grading plans shall be drawn on twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inch Mylar and signed by a licensed civil engineer or other registered/licensed professional as required.

85. Plan Check Submittals – Appropriate plan check submittal forms shall be completed and submittal check list provided that includes required plan copies, necessary studies / reports, references, fees, deposits, etc. Prior to final approval of improvement plans by the Public Works / Engineering Department, the developer / property owner shall submit to the Public Works / Engineering Department CAD layers of all improvements to be maintained by the City (pavement, sidewalk, streetlights, etc.). A scanned image of all final approved grading and improvement plans on a Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive, also known as a “flash” drive or “thumb” drive, shall be submitted to the Public Works / Engineering Department, in one of the following formats: (a) Auto CAD DXF, (b) GIS shapefile (made up of ESRI extensions .shp, .shx and .dbf) or (c) Geodatabase (made up of ESRI extension .gdb). CAD files created with the latest version shall only be accepted if approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. GIS and ACAD files 2004 or later are required for all final maps upon approval.

86. Final Map Submittal Process – Appropriate final map plan check submittal forms shall be completed and appropriate fees or deposits paid. Prior to approval of the final map by the City Council, the developer / property owner shall provide along with the final map mylars, electronic files of the final map on Compact Disc (CD), in one of the following formats: (a) Auto CAD DXF, (b) GIS shapefile (made up of ESRI extensions .shp, .shx and .dbf) and (c) Geodatabase (made up of ESRI extension .gdb). CAD files created with the latest version shall only be accepted if approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer.

87. Plan Approvals – Improvement plans and grading plans shall be submitted with necessary supporting documentation and technical studies (hydrology, hydraulics, traffic impact analysis, geotechnical studies, etc.) to the Public Works / Engineering Department for review and approval. All submittals shall be signed and date stamped by the Engineer of Record.

The plans must receive Public Works / Engineering Department approval prior to issuance of any construction permit, grading permit, or building permits as applicable and as determined by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. All submittals shall include a completed City Fee or Deposit Based Worksheet and the appropriate plan check. For improvements proposed to be owned and maintained by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, improvement plans must receive district approval prior to Building permit issuance or as determined by the District.

All required improvement plans and grading plans must be approved by the Public Works Engineering Department prior to recordation of a final map for which the improvements are required, or prior to issuance of any construction and/or grading permit, whichever comes first and as determined by the PW Director. Supporting City approved studies including, but Item Title: 11.1
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7 not limited to, hydrologic and hydraulic studies and traffic studies must be provided prior to approval of plans. All required CFD landscape plans must be approved prior to building permit issuance.

88. As-Built Plans – Upon completion of all required improvements, the developer/property owner shall cause the civil engineer of record to as-built all project plans, and submit project base line of work for all layers on a USB drive to the Public Works / Engineering Department, in one of the following formats: (a) Auto CAD DXF, (b) GIS shapefile (made up of ESRI extensions .shp, .shx and .dbf) or (c) Geodatabase (made up of ESRI extension .gdb). The timing for submitting the as-built plans shall be as determined by the Public Works Director / City Engineer.

89. Construction Times of Operation. The developer / property owner shall monitor, supervise, and control all construction and construction related activities to prevent them from causing a public nuisance including, but not limited to, strict adherence to the following:
a. Construction activities shall comply with City of Menifee ordinances relating to construction noise. Any construction within the City limits located 1/4 of a mile from an occupied residence shall be permitted Monday through Saturday, except on nationally recognized holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in accordance with Municipal Code Section 8.01.020. There shall be no construction permitted on Sunday or nationally recognized holidays unless prior approval is obtained from the City Building Official or City Engineer.
b. Removal of spoils, debris, or other construction materials deposited on any public street no later than the end of each working day.
c. The construction site shall accommodate the parking of all motor vehicles used by persons working at or providing deliveries to the site. Violation of any condition or restriction or prohibition set forth in these conditions shall subject the owner, applicant to remedies as set forth in the City Municipal Code. In addition, the Public Works Director / City Engineer or the Building Official may suspend all construction related activities for violation of any condition, restriction or prohibition set forth in these conditions until such a time it has been determined that all operations and activities are in conformance with these conditions.
d. A Pre-Construction meeting is mandatory with the City’s Public Works Inspection team prior to permit issuance and the start of any construction activities for this site.

90. Dry Utility Installations - Electrical power, telephone, communication, traffic signal, street lighting, and cable television conduits and lines shall be placed underground in accordance with current City Ordinances 460 and 461, and as approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. This applies also to existing overhead lines which are 33.6 kilovolts or below along the project frontage and within the project boundaries. In cases where 33.6kV or below lines are collocated with high voltage lines (for example, 115kV), the low voltage lines shall be placed underground even when the high voltage lines are exempt from relocation or undergrounding in accordance with City standards and ordinances. Exemption from undergrounding low voltage lines shall only be by the Public Works Director / City Engineer or as directed by the City Council.

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7 91. All grading activities shall conform to the latest adopted edition of the California Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, applicable City design standards and specifications, City ordinances, policies, rules and regulations governing grading in the City.

92. Regulations and Ordinance on Grading Within the City – In addition to compliance with City Grading Ordinance, grading activities shall also conform to the latest edition of the California Building Code, City General Plan, other City Ordinances, City design standards and specifications and all other relevant laws, rules and regulations governing grading in the City of Menifee. Prior to commencing any grading, clearing, grubbing or any topsoil disturbances, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit from the Public Works / Engineering Department. Grading activities that are exempt from a grading permit as outlined by the City ordinance may still require a grading permit by the Public Works Director / City Engineer when deemed necessary to prevent the potential for adverse impacts upon drainage, sensitive environmental features, or to protect property, health safety, and welfare.

93. Dust Control – All necessary measures to control dust shall be implemented by the developer during grading. Fugitive dust shall be controlled in accordance with Rule 403 of the California Air Quality Control Board.

94. 2:1 Maximum Slope - Graded slopes shall be limited to a maximum steepness ratio of 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) unless otherwise approved by the Public Works / Engineering Department.

95. Slope Setbacks – Observe slope setbacks from buildings and property lines per the California Building Code and City ordinance on grading.

96. Slope Landscaping and Irrigation – All slopes greater than or equal to 3 feet in vertical height shall be irrigated and landscaped with grass or ground cover. All manufactured slopes shall be irrigated and landscaped with grass or approved ground cover, and shall have some type of drainage swale at the toe of the slope to collect runoff. Slopes exceeding 15 feet in vertical height shall be irrigated and planted with shrubs and/or trees per City Grading Ordinance. Drip irrigation shall be used for all irrigated slopes.

97. Slope Erosion Control Plan - Erosion control and/or landscape plans are required for manufactured slopes greater than 3 feet in vertical height. The plans shall be prepared and signed by a licensed landscape architect and bonded per applicable City ordinances.

98. Slope Stability Report – A slope stability report shall be submitted to the Public Works / Engineering Department for all proposed cut and fill slopes steeper than 2:1 (horizontal:
vertical) or over 20 feet in vertical height, unless addressed in a previously city approved report.

99. Erosion Control Plans – All grading plans shall require erosion control plans prior to approval. Temporary erosion control measures shall be implemented immediately following rough grading to prevent deposition of debris onto downstream properties or drainage facilities. Plans showing erosion control measures may be included as part of the grading plans or submitted as a separate set of plans for city review and approval. Graded but undeveloped land shall provide, in addition to erosion control planting, any drainage facilities deemed necessary to control or prevent erosion. Erosion and sediment control BMPs are required year-round in compliance with all applicable City of Menifee Standards and Ordinances and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Additional Erosion protection may be required during the rainy season.

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7 100. Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) - All grading plans shall require an approved copy of the Water Quality Management Plan sheet per the approved WQMP, executed report. The developer / property owner shall comply with the requirements of the WQMP report, the NPDES municipal permit in force, and City standards and specifications.
101. Design Grade Criteria – Onsite parking areas shall be designed in accordance with the current version of City of Menifee Standards and Specifications. Non-compliance may require a redesign of the project. Significant redesigns may require a revised Plot Plan.

Design Grade Criteria:
a. On-Site Parking – Where onsite parking is designed, such as in common areas, parking stalls and driveways shall not have grade breaks exceeding 4%. A 50’ minimum vertical curve shall be provided where grade breaks exceed 4%. Five percent grade is the maximum slope for any parking area.

Where ADA requirement applies, ADA requirement shall prevail. b. Down Drains - Concrete down drains that outlet onto parking lot areas are not allowed. Drainage that has been collected in concrete ditches or swales should be collected into receiving underground drainage system, or should outlet with acceptable velocity reducers into BMP devises. c. Pavement - Permeable pavement requires the layers of filter material to be installed relatively flat. As such, the permeable pavement areas should have a maximum surface gradient of 2%,or approved by the PW Director/City Engineer.
102. Drainage Grade - Minimum drainage design grade shall be 1% except on Portland cement concrete surfaces where 0.35% shall be the minimum. The engineer of record must submit a variance request for design grades less than 1% with a justification for a lesser grade. 103. Finish Grade – Shall be sloped to provide proper drainage away from all exterior foundation walls in accordance with City of Menifee Standard Plan 300. 104. Use of Maximum and Minimum Grade Criteria – Actual field construction grades shall not exceed the minimum and maximum grades for ADA and approved project grading design, to allow for construction tolerances. Any improvement that is out of the minimum and maximum values will not be accepted by the City Inspector and will need to be removed and replaced at developer’s or owner’s expense.
105. Licensed Geotechnical Engineer - A California licensed Geotechnical Engineer shall perform final determination of the foundation characteristics of soils within on-site development areas, and per the approved geotechnical report reviewed and approved by the City.
106. Retaining Walls – Sections, which propose retaining walls, will require separate permits.

They shall be obtained prior to issuance of any other building permits – unless otherwise approved by the Building Official and/or the Public Works Director / City Engineer. The walls shall be designed by a licensed civil engineer and conform to City Standards. The plans shall include plan and profiles sheets.
107. Trash Racks: Trash Racks shall be installed at all inlet structures that collect runoff from open areas with potential for large, floatable debris.

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7 108. Drainage Runoff Emergency Escape. An emergency escape path shall be provided for the stormwater runoff at all inlets for the proposed underground facilities in the event that the inlets become blocked in any way. To prevent flood damage to the proposed structures, all proposed structures in the vicinity of the inlets and along the emergency escape path shall be protected from flooding by either properly elevating the finished floor in relation to the inlets and flow path or by making sure the structures are set back from the inlets to provide adequate flow through area in the event the emergency escape of the stormwater runoff is necessary.
109. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFCWCD) Encroachment Permit Required. An Encroachment Permit Is required for any work within District right of way or any connection to District facilities. The Encroachment Permit application shall be processed and approved concurrently with the improvement plans. 110. RCFCWCD Submittal of Plans. A copy of the project specific WQMP, improvement plans, grading plans, BMP improvement plans and any other necessary documentation along with supporting hydrologic and hydraulic calculations (drainage report) shall be submitted to the District as reference material for the review and approval of the final drainage report and storm drain plans that propose construction of storm drain facilities that will be owned and maintained by the District.
111. Grading Permit for Clearing and Grubbing – City ordinance on grading requires a grading permit prior to clearing, grubbing, or any topsoil disturbances related to construction grading activities.
112. Compliance with NPDES General Construction Permit – The developer/property owner shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit (GCP) from the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB). This is in addition to the Municipal permit governing design, WQMPs, and permanent BMPs.

Prior to approval of the grading plans or issuance of any grading permit, the developer/property owner shall obtain a GCP from the SWRCB. Proof of filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) and monitoring plan, shall be submitted to the City; and the WDID number issued by the SWRCB shall be reflected on all grading plans prior to approval of the plans. For additional information on how to obtain a GCP, contact the SWRCB.
113. SWPPP - Prior to approval of the grading plans, the developer/property owner shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the development. The developer/property owner shall be responsible for uploading the SWPPP into the State’s SMARTS database system and shall ensure that the SWPPP is updated to constantly reflect the actual construction status of the site. A copy of the SWPPP shall be made available at the construction site at all times until construction is completed. The SWRCB considers a construction project complete once a Notice of Termination has been issued by SWRCB.

The City will require submittal of NOTs for requests to fully release associated grading bonds. 114. SWPPP for Inactive Sites – The developer/property owner shall be responsible for ensuring that any graded area that is left inactive for a long period of time has appropriate SWPPP BMPs in place and in good working conditions at all times until construction is completed and the Regional Board has issued a Notice of Termination (NOT) for the development.
115. Import/Export – In instances where a grading plan involves import or export, prior to Item Title: 11.1
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7 obtaining a grading permit, the developer/property owner shall have obtained approval for the import/export location from the Public Works / Engineering Department. If an Environmental Assessment did not previously approve either location, a Grading Environmental Assessment shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and comment and to the Public Works Director / City Engineer for approval. Additionally, if the movement of import/export occurs using City roads, review, and approval of the haul routes by the Public Works / Engineering Department will be required. Import or export materials shall conform to the requirements of the City of Menifee Grading Ordinance. 116. Offsite Grading Easements - Prior to recordation of a final map phase, or the issuance of a grading permit within a phased map whichever occurs first, the developer/property owner shall obtain all required easements and/or permissions to perform offsite grading, from affected land owners. Notarized and recorded agreement or documents authorizing the offsite grading shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department. 117. Offsite Property and Right of Way – The developer / property owner shall be responsible for acquiring any offsite real property interests that may be required in connection with the development project. Prior to recordation of a final map, or the issuance of grading permit, whichever occurs first, the developer shall obtain all required ROW, easements and / or permissions to perform offsite grading, from all affected landowners.
118. Increased Runoff Criteria. The development of this site would increase peak flow rates on downstream properties. Mitigation shall be required to offset such impacts. An increased runoff basin should be shown on the exhibit and calculations supporting the size of the basin shall be submitted to the District and the City for review. The entire area of proposed development will be routed through a detention facility(s) to mitigate increased runoff. All basins must have positive drainage; dead storage basins shall not be acceptable. i. Undeveloped Condition --> LOW LOSS = 90%
ii. Developed Condition --> LOW LOSS = .9 - (.8x%IMPERVIOUS) iii. Basin Site --> LOW LOSS = 10%
Where possible and feasible the onsite flows should be mitigated before combining with offsite flows to minimize the size of the detention facility required. If it is necessary to combine offsite and onsite flows into a detention facility two separate conditions should be evaluated for each duration/return period/before-after development combination studied; the first for the total tributary area (offsite plus onsite), and the second for the area to be developed alone (onsite). It must be clearly demonstrated that there is no increase in peak flow rates under either condition (total tributary area or onsite alone), for each of the return period/duration combinations required to be evaluated. A single plot showing the pre-developed, post-developed and routed hydrographs for each storm considered, shall be included with the submittal of the hydrology study.

No outlet pipe(s) will be less than 18" in diameter. Where necessary an orifice plate may be used to restrict outflow rates. Appropriate trash racks shall be provided for all outlets less than 48" in diameter.

The basin(s) and outlet structure(s) must be capable of passing the 100-year storm without damage to the facility. Mitigation basins should be designed for joint use and be incorporated into open space or park areas. Side slopes should be no steeper than 4: 1 and depths should be minimized where public access is uncontrolled.

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7 Mitigation basins should be designed for joint use and m a y be incorporated into open space or park areas. Side slopes should be not steeper than 4: I and depths should be minimized where public access is uncontrolled.

A viable maintenance mechanism, acceptable to the City should be provided for any flood control facilities to be owned and maintained by the City. Any facilities proposed to be owned by the District, should be provided with a viable maintenance mechanism acceptable to the City and the District. For the City this would be the citywide CFD.

Facilities to remain private shall be maintained by commercial property owners association or homeowners associations.
119. Site Drainage - Positive drainage of the site shall be provided, and water shall not be allowed to pond behind or flow over cut and fill slopes. Where water is collected and discharged in a common area, protection of the native soils shall be provided by planting erosion resistant vegetation, as the native soils are susceptible to erosion by running water. All cut and fill slopes shall have a maximum 2:1 (H:V) grade, 2 horizontal to 1 vertical. 120. Alteration of Drainage Patterns – Prior to grading permit issuance or approval of improvement plans, the final engineering plans submitted by the applicant shall address the following: The project drainage system shall be designed to accept and properly convey all on- and off-site drainage flowing on or through the site. The project drainage system design shall protect downstream properties from any damage caused by alteration of drainage patterns such as concentration or diversion of flow. Concentrated drainage on commercial lots shall be diverted through parkway drains under sidewalks. 121. FEMA Flood Zone Requirements – In the event where the project falls within a FEMA Floodplain (Zones A, V, A99) / Regulatory Floodway (Zone AE, AO, AH, VE, AR), the project shall be required to either process a CLOMR/LOMR or a “No Rise Certificate”. If applicable, CLOMR / “No Rise Certificate” shall be required to be approved prior to grading permit issuance, and the LOMR shall be required to be approved prior to building permit issuance. 122. 100 Year Storm- The 100-year storm flow shall be contained within the street top of curb. 123. 100 Year Drainage Facilities - All drainage facilities shall be designed to accommodate 100- year storm flows as approved by the City of Menifee Public Works / Engineering Department. 124. 100 Year Design Criteria - In final engineering and prior to grading permit issuance, subsurface storage systems shall be designed with emergency overflow inlets to mitigate flows in excess of the 100-year storm event in a controlled manner to the satisfaction of the Public Works / Engineering Department.
125. 100 Year Sump Outlet - Drainage facilities outletting sump conditions shall be designed to convey the tributary 100-year storm flows. Additional emergency escape shall also be provided.
126. Coordinate Drainage Design: Development of this property shall be coordinated with the development of adjacent properties to ensure that watercourses remain unobstructed, and stormwaters are not diverted from one watershed to another. This may require the construction of temporary drainage facilities or offsite construction and grading. A drainage easement shall be obtained from the affected property owners for the release of concentrated or diverted storm flows. A copy of the recorded drainage easement shall be submitted to the PW Engineering Department for review.

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7 127. Comingling of Flows. Site restrictions may require the comingling of onsite and offsite flows.

A treatment device approved by the City of Menifee Public Works Director shall be utilized to pretreat the flows before entering private onsite facilities. The WQMP will need to show these catch basin inserts. This comingling of flows and the easement shall also be clarified in the CC&Rs for the project. If site restrains and existing conditions require said comingling, it will be the obligation of the private association/owners to accept this water and maintain the system, as well as performing maintenance on the associated filter inserts. The developer shall provide a storm drain and flowage easement, or other applicable document approved by the city of Menifee, providing the right of the city to drain onto the private property. 128. Interceptor Drain Criteria/Guidelines: The criteria for maintenance access of terrace/interceptor is as follows: flows between 1-5 cfs shall have a 5-foot-wide access road, flows between 6-10 cfs shall be a minimum 6-foot rectangular channel. Terrace/interceptor drains are unacceptable for flows greater than 10 cfs. Flows greater than 10 cfs shall be brought to the street. These guidelines may be modified by the City Engineer/PW Director. 129. BMP – Energy Dissipators: Energy Dissipators, such as rip-rap, shall be installed at the outlet of a storm drain system that discharges runoff flows into a natural channel or an unmaintained facility. The dissipators shall be designed to minimize the amount of erosion downstream of the storm drain outlet.
130. Trash Racks – Trash Racks shall be installed at all inlet structures that collect runoff from open areas with potential for large, floatable debris.
131. Perpetuate Drainage Patterns. The property's street and lot grading shall be designed in a manner that perpetuates the existing natural drainage patterns with respect to tributary drainage areas, outlet points and outlet conditions. Otherwise, a drainage easement shall be obtained from the affected property owners for the release of concentrated or diverted storm flows. A copy of the recorded drainage easement shall be submitted to the City for review and approval.
132. Perpetual Drainage Patterns (Easements) - Grading shall be designed in a manner that perpetuates the existing natural drainage patterns and conditions with respect to tributary drainage areas and outlet points. Where these conditions are not preserved, necessary drainage easements shall be obtained from all affected property owners for the release onto their properties of concentrated or diverted storm flows. A copy of the recorded drainage easement shall be submitted to the PW Engineering Department for review. 133. Protection of Downstream Properties - The developer/property owner shall protect downstream properties from damages that can be caused by alteration of natural drainage patterns, i.e., concentration or diversion of flow. Protection shall be provided by constructing adequate drainage facilities including enlarging existing facilities and securing necessary drainage easements.
134. Storm Drain Lines 36” and larger - All proposed storm drain lines greater than 36" in diameter may be considered for ownership and maintenance by the Flood Control District. The applicant shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the Flood Control District regarding the terms of the design, construction and operation of facilities proposed for ownership by the Flood Control District.
135. No Building Permit without Legal Lot – Prior to issuance of any building permit, the developer / property owner shall ensure that the underlying parcels for such buildings are complying with City Ordinances, Codes, and the Subdivision Map Act.

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7 136. No Building Permit Prior to Subdivision Map Recordation – Prior to issuance of building permit for any occupied structure, the developer / property owner shall record the Subdivision Map. Model Homes are exempt from this requirement.
137. No Building Permit without Grading Permit - Prior to issuance of any building permit for any new structure or appurtenance, the developer/property owner shall obtain a grading permit and/or approval to construct from the Public Works Engineering Department. 138. Final Rough Grading Conditions – Prior to issuance of each building permit, the developer/property owner shall cause the Civil Engineer of Record and Soils Engineer of Record for the approved grading plans, to submit signed and wet stamped rough grade certification and compaction test reports with 90% or better compaction. The certifications shall use City approved forms and shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department for verification and acceptance.
139. Conformance to Elevations/Geotechnical Compaction - Rough grade elevations for all building pads and structure pads submitted for grading plan check approval shall be in substantial conformance with the elevations shown on approved grading plans. Compaction test certification shall be in compliance with the approved project geotechnical/soils report. 140. Final Grade Certification – The developer/property owner shall cause the Civil Engineer of Record for approved grading plans, to submit signed and wet stamped final grade certification on City-approved form, for each building requesting a certificate of occupancy.

The certification shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department for verification and acceptance.
141. Conform to Elevations - Final grade elevations of all building or structure finish floors submitted for grading plan check approval shall be in substantial conformance with the elevations shown on the approved grading plans. Compaction test certification shall be in compliance with the approved project geotechnical/soils report. 142. Plant & Irrigate Slopes – All manufactured slopes shall be irrigated and landscaped with grass or approved ground cover and shall have some type of drainage swale at the toe of the slope to collect runoff. Slopes greater than or equal to 3’ in vertical height shall have erosion control measures provided. Slopes that exceed 15’ in vertical height are to be planted with additional shrubs and trees as approved by the Public Works / Engineering Department.

Drip irrigation shall be provided for all irrigated slopes. 143. Common Area Maintenance – Any common areas identified on the tentative map shall be owned and maintained through a permanent master maintenance organization shall be established for the project, to assume maintenance responsibility for all common areas. The organization may be public (City CFD, or another agency) or private (e.g., property owners’ association). Merger with an area-wide or regional organization shall satisfy this condition provided that such organization is legally and financially capable of assuming the responsibilities for maintenance. When necessary, property dedication or easement dedications shall be granted to the maintenance organization through map dedication, or separate recordable instrument, and shall be in a form acceptable to the city. 144. Maintenance Exhibit – Prior to final map recordation, the developer / property owner shall prepare an exhibit that shows all open space lots within the project development tract and the maintenance entity for each lot. The exhibit shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department and the Public Works / Engineering Department. 145. Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (Private Common Areas) – In the event that the Community Facilities District will not maintain all common areas, the establishment of a Item Title: 11.1
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7 property owner association (POA or HOA) shall be the mechanism to maintain such common areas.
146. CC&R Content, Submittal Process and Timing – The developer/property owner shall submit to the Public Works / Engineering Department for review and approval CC&R documents consisting of the following:
a. One hard copy and an electronic version of the CC&R’s. A completed application form to review the CC&Rs, available at the Public Works / Engineering front counter. There is a fee associated with the application and required backup documents to review. The declaration of CC&R’s shall:
i. provide for the establishment of a property owner's association, ii. provide for the ownership of the common area by the property owner's association,
iii. contain provisions approved by the Public Works / Engineering Department, Community Development Department, and the City Attorney, iv. Contain provisions with regards to the implementation of post development Water Quality Best Management Practices identified in the project’s approved WQMP.
v. Contain provisions notifying initial occupants, or tenants of the project of their receipt of educational materials on good housekeeping practices which contribute to the protection of storm water quality. These educational materials shall be distributed by the property owners' association and/or the developer.
vi. Contain provisions for allowing the City a Right of Entry to maintain BMPs that are otherwise not maintained by responsible property owners. If a separate Right of Entry Agreement has been executed, this provision is not necessary to be in the CC&Rs.
b. As part of the CC&R document submittal, exhibit(s) identifying the areas or improvements that will be maintained by the POA, the CFD or other entities shall be provided. The exhibit shall be reviewed and approved by the City. c. Once approved, the developer / property owner shall provide a hard copy of the CC&R’s wet-signed and notarized to the Public Works / Engineering Department.

The Public Works / Engineering Department shall record the original declaration of CC&R’s prior to building permit issuance.
d. A deposit to pay for the review of the CC&Rs pursuant to the City’s current fee schedule at the time the above-referenced documents are submitted to the Public Works / Engineering Department.
147. Street Design Standards – Street improvements shall conform to all applicable City Design Standards and Specifications, the City General Plan, Ordinances, and all other relevant laws, rules and regulations governing street construction in the City. 148. Concrete Work – All concrete work including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, catch basins, manholes, vaults, etc. shall be constructed to meet a 28-day minimum concrete strength of 3,250 psi.

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152. Soils and Pavement Report - Street pavement structural designs shall comply with the recommendations in the City approved project soils and pavement investigation report, and must meet minimum City standards and specifications, as approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. R-Values shall be provided in said report and the Engineer of Record shall provide pavement calculations to the City.
153. Driveways - Final driveway geometrics may be modified in final engineering as approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. Driveways shall meet current standard radii on all existing and proposed commercial drive approaches used as access to the proposed development. The developer shall adhere to all City standards and regulations for access and ADA guidelines.
154. Acceptance of Public Roadway Dedication and Improvements – Easements and right- of way for public roadways shall be granted to the City through acceptable recordable instrument. Onsite easements and right-of way for public roadways shall be granted to the City of Menifee through the final map, or other acceptable recordable instrument. Any off-site rights-of-way required for access road(s) shall be accepted to vest title in the name of the public if not already accepted. Any shared access roads necessary for the adequate circulation of the proposed project, shall be dedicated for reciprocal access by acceptable recordable instrument prior to any permit issuance.
155. ADA Compliance – ADA path of travel shall be designed at the most convenient accesses and the shortest distance to the buildings in accordance with ADA design standards and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director / City Engineer and the City Building Official. 156. Paving or Paving Repairs – The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining the paving inspections required by Ordinance 461 and City of Menifee standards and ordinances.

Paving and/or paving repairs for utility street cuts shall be per City of Menifee Standards and Specifications and as approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. 157. Street Lights – The developer/property owner shall install streetlights along the project frontage in accordance with City Standards. Streetlights requiring relocations, or any new streetlights required shall be designed in accordance with current City Standards for LS-3 type streetlights. Street light construction plans shall be prepared as separate plans or combined with the public street improvement plans as approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer.
158. Public Streetlights Service Points – All proposed public streetlights shall be provided with necessary appurtenances and service points for power, separate from privately owned streetlights. The developer/property owner shall coordinate with the PW Department and with Southern California Edison the assignment of addresses to streetlight service points. Service points for proposed public streetlights shall become public and shall be located within public Item Title: 11.1
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7 right of way or within duly dedicated public easements. 159. CFD Maintenance - The property owner shall file for annexation or inclusion into the Citywide Community Facilities Maintenance District, CFD for street sweeping services, street pavement maintenance, landscaping, street lighting, etc. 160. Offsite Grading – A notarized and recorded agreement, or City-approved documents authorizing the offsite grading shall be submitted to the Public Works / Engineering Department.
161. Sight Distance Analysis – Sight distance analysis shall be conducted at all project roadway entrances for conformance with City sight distance standards. The analysis shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer, and shall be incorporated in the final the grading plans, street improvement plans, and landscape improvement plans.
162. Street Name Sign - The developer/property owner shall install street name sign(s) in accordance with applicable City Standards, or as directed by the PW Engineering Department.
163. Driveway Geometrics- Final driveway geometrics may be modified in Final Engineering as approved by the Public Works Director. Driveways shall meet current standard radii on all existing and proposed commercial drive approaches used as access to the proposed development. The developer shall adhere to all City standards and regulations for access and ADA guidelines.
164. Construction Traffic Control Plan - Prior to start of any project related construction, the developer/property owner shall submit to the Public Works Engineering Department for review and approval, a Construction Traffic Control Plan in compliance with all applicable City ordinances, standards and specifications, and the latest edition of the CAMUTCD. This traffic control plan shall address impacts from construction vehicular traffic, noise, and dust and shall propose measures to mitigate these effects. The traffic control plan shall include a Traffic Safety Plan for safe use of public roads right-of-way during construction. 165. Traffic Signal Control Devices – All new traffic signals and traffic signal modifications required for construction by this development project shall include traffic signal communication infrastructure, network equipment, and Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) license software. Said traffic signal control devices shall be submitted with the traffic signal design plans and shall be approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer, prior to testing of a new traffic signal. Traffic signal poles shall be placed at the ultimate locations when appropriate.
166. Cost participation through Payment of TUMF and DIF for Improvements- The developer/property owner’s TUMF and DIF payment obligations shall be considered as cost participation for Project’s required offsite improvements only when the offsite improvements for which credits are claimed, are eligible TUMF and/or DIF facilities at time of TUMF and DIF payments. Determination for TUMF credits shall be at the discretion of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), the governing authority, which shall include entering a three party TUMF Credit Agreement with the developer, WRCOG and the City of Menifee.
167. Improvement Bonds – Prior to improvement plan approval and issuance of any construction permit for all required onsite and offsite public improvements, the Item Title: 11.1
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169. Stormwater Management - All City of Menifee requirements for NPDES and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) shall be met per City of Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 15.01 for Stormwater/Urban Runoff Management Program unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Director/City Engineer. This project is required to submit a project specific WQMP prepared in accordance with the latest WQMP guidelines approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
170. WQMP Right of Entry and Maintenance Agreement: Prior to, or concurrent with the approval of the FINAL WQMP, the developer/property owner shall record and enter into an acceptable “Water Quality Management Plan and Stormwater Best Management Practices Operation, Transfer, Maintenance and Right of Entry Agreement” with the City to inform future property owners of the requirement to perpetually implement the approved FINAL WQMP.
171. Trash Enclosures Standards and Specifications – Storm runoff resulting in direct contact with trash enclosure, or wastewater runoff from trash enclosure are prohibited from running off a site onto the City MS4 without proper treatment. Trash enclosures in new developments and redevelopment projects shall meet new storm water quality standards including:
(a) Provision of a solid impermeable roof with a minimum clearance height to allow the bin lid to completely open.
(b) Constructed of reinforced masonry without wooden gates. Walls shall be at least 6 feet high.
(c) Provision of concrete slab floor, graded to collect any spill within the enclosure. (d) All trash bins in the trash enclosure shall be leak proof with lids that are continuously kept closed.
(e) The enclosure area shall be protected from receiving direct rainfall or run-on from collateral surfaces.
(f) The trash enclosure shall be lockable and locked when not in use with a 2-inch or larger brass resettable combination lock. Only employees and staff authorized by the enclosure property owner shall be given access.

Any standing liquids within the trash enclosures without floor drain must be cleaned up and disposed of properly using a mop and a bucket or a wet/dry vacuum machine. All non- hazardous liquids without solid trash may be put in the sanitary sewer as an option, in accordance with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) criteria.

An alternate floor drain from the interior of the enclosure that discharges to the sanitary sewer may be constructed only after obtaining approval from EMWD. This option requires the following:
a) The trash enclosure shall be lockable and locked when not in use with a 2-inch or larger brass resettable combination lock. Only employees and staff authorized by the enclosure property owner shall be given access. This requirement may not be applicable to commercial complexes with multiple tenants.

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c) Hot and cold running water shall be provided with a connection nearby with an approved backflow preventer. The spigot shall be protected and located at the rear of the enclosure to prevent damage from bins.
172. SWRCB, TRASH AMENDMENTS. Th SWRCB, TRASH AMENDMENTS - The State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) adopted amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California and the Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries – collectively referred to as the “Trash Amendments.” Applicable requirements per these amendments shall be adhered to with implementation measures, prior to building permit issuance. Projects determined to be within Priority Land Uses as defined in the Trash Amendments, shall provide trash full capture devices in all new and existing catch basins to which this development will be tributary to or receiving from all Priority Land Use areas that will contribute storm water runoff to the City of Menifee’s MS4.

All trash full capture devices shall be listed on the State Board’s current list of certified full capture devices posted on their
website(https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/trash_implem entation.shtml), or otherwise approved by State or Regional Water Quality Control Board staff. Storm water runoff from privately owned Priority Land Use areas shall be treated by full capture devices located within privately owned storm drain structures or otherwise located on the privately owned property, whenever possible. Runoff from Priority Land Use areas created or modified by the project, and which are proposed to be City owned, shall be treated by full capture devices located within city-owned storm drains or otherwise located within the public right of way.

Existing and proposed catch basins shall be retrofitted with a catch basin insert device selected from the list of approved devices by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, and compliant with the State-wide Trash TMDL.

The State Water Resources Control Board, Resolution adopted an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for ocean waters of California to control trash, and Part 1 Trash Provisions of the Water Quality Control Plan for inland surface waters, enclosed bays, and estuaries of California. Applicable requirements per these amendments shall be adhered to with implementation measures, prior to building permit issuance. Projects determined as within Priority Land Uses as defined in the amendment, shall provide full trash capture devices in all new catch basins and existing catch basins to which this development will be tributary to. Devices shall meet the requirement of the new Trash Amendment. 173. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a FINAL project specific WQMP in substantial conformance with the approved PRELIMINARY WQMP, shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Engineering Department. Final construction plans shall incorporate all the structural BMPs identified in the approved FINAL WQMP. The final developed project shall implement all structural and non-structural BMPs specified in the approved FINAL WQMP.

One copy of the approved FINAL WQMP on a CD-ROM in pdf format shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department. The FINAL WQMP submittal shall include at the minimum the following reports/studies:

IV.Hydrology/hydraulics report
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Final construction plans shall incorporate all the structural BMPs identified in the approved FINAL WQMP. The final developed project shall implement all structural and non-structural BMPs specified in the approved FINAL WQMP. One copy of the approved FINAL WQMP on a CD-ROM in pdf format shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Department.
174. Revising The Final WQMP - In the event the Final WQMP requires design revisions that will substantially deviate from the approved Prelim WQMP, a revised or new WQMP shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works / Engineering Department. The cost of reviewing the revised/new WQMP shall be charged on a time and material basis. The fixed fee to review a Final WQMP shall not apply, and a deposit shall be collected from the applicant to pay for reviewing the substantially revised WQMP. 175. Implement Project Specific WQMP - All structural BMPs described in the project-specific WQMP shall be constructed or installed and operational in conformance with approved plans and specifications. It shall be demonstrated that the applicant is prepared to implement all BMPs described in the approved project specific WQMP and that copies of the approved project-specific WQMP are available for the future owners/occupants. The City will not release occupancy permits for any portion of the project or subdivision map phase until all proposed BMPs described in the approved project specific WQMPs, to which the portion of the project is tributary to, are completed and operational.

The City will not release occupancy permits for any portion of the project, or any proposed map phase prior to the completion of the construction of all required structural BMPs, and implementation of non-structural BMPs.
176. Inspection of BMP Installation – Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, all structural BMPs included in the approved FINAL WQMP shall be inspected for completion of installation in accordance with approved plans and specifications, and the FINAL WQMP.

The Public Works Stormwater Inspection team shall verify that all proposed structural BMPs are in working conditions, and that a hard copy and / or digital copy of the approved FINAL WQMP are available at the site for use and reference by future owners/occupants. The inspection shall ensure that the FINAL WQMP at the site includes the BMP Operation and Maintenance Plan, and shall include the site in a City maintained database for future periodic inspection.
177. WQMP/BMP Education - Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the developer / project owner shall provide the City proof of notification to future occupants of all BMP’s and educational and training requirements for said BMP’s as directed in the approved WQMP.

Proof of notification shall be provided to the Public Works / Engineering Department in forms determined acceptable by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. Public Education Program materials may be obtained from the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s NPDES Section through their website at www.rcwatershed.org. The developer must provide to the Public Works / Engineering Department a notarized affidavit, or other notification forms acceptable to the Public Works Director / City Engineer, stating that the distribution of educational materials to future homebuyers has been completed prior to issuance of occupancy permits.

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7 A copy of the notarized affidavit must be placed in the final WQMP report. The Public Works / Engineering Department MUST also receive the original notarized affidavit with the plan check submittal to clear the appropriate condition. Placing a copy of the affidavit without submitting the original will not guarantee clearance of the condition. 178. EMWD Minimum Standards – All public water, sewer and recycled water improvements shall be designed per the City adopted Riverside County Ordinances 460, 461 and 787; Eastern Municipal Water Districts (EMWD) standards and specifications, including required auxiliaries and appurtenances. The final design, including pipe sizes and alignments, shall be subject to the approval of EMWD and the City of Menifee. 179. Utility Improvement Plans – Public Water, Sewer and Recycled Water improvements shall be drawn on City title block for review and approval by the Public Works / Engineering Department and EMWD.
180. Onsite and Offsite Sewer, Water and Recycled Water Improvements – All public onsite and offsite sewer, water and recycled water improvements shall be guaranteed for construction prior to approval of improvement plans and final map approval. 181. Sewer Lines – Any new public sewer line alignments or realignments shall be designed such that the manholes are aligned with the center of lanes or on the lane line and in accordance with Riverside County Ordinances 460/461 and Eastern Municipal Water District standards.
182. Water Mains and Hydrants - All water mains and fire hydrants providing required fire flows shall be constructed in accordance with the Riverside County Ordinance Numbers 460 and 787, and subject to the approval of the Eastern Municipal Water District and the Riverside County Fire Department.
183. Annexation to the Citywide Community Facilities District (CFD) - Prior to map recordation, the developer/property owner shall complete the annexation of the proposed development, into the boundaries of the City of Menifee citywide Community Facilities Maintenance District (Services) CFD. The citywide CFD shall be responsible for:

The maintenance of public improvements or facilities that benefit this development, including but not limited to, public landscaping, streetlights, traffic signals, streets, pavement maintenance, drainage facilities, street sweeping, water quality basins, graffiti abatement, and other public improvements or facilities as approved by the Public Works Director.

The developer/property owner shall be responsible for all cost associated with the annexation of the proposed development in the citywide CFD. 184. CFD Annexation Agreement - In the event timing for this development’s schedule prevents the developer/property owner from complying with condition of approval for CFD annexation, the developer shall enter into a CFD annexation agreement to allow the annexation to complete before the issuance of a building permit. The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with the preparation of the CFD annexation agreement. The agreement shall be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of a building permit. 185. Assessment Segregation - Should this project lie within any assessment/benefit district, the applicant shall, prior to any building permit issuance to make application for and pay for their reapportionment of the assessments or pay the unit fees in the benefit district unless Item Title: 11.1
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186. Landscape Improvement Plans for CFD Maintenance – Landscape improvements within public ROW and/or areas dedicated to the City for the citywide CFD to maintain shall be prepared on a separate City CFD plans for review and approval by the PW Engineering Department. The plans may be prepared as one plan for the entire development as determined by the PW Director. When necessary, as determined by the PW Director, a separate WQMP construction plan on City title block maybe required for review and approval by the PW Engineering Department prior to issuance of a grading permit. 187. Parkway Landscaping Design Standards - The parkway areas behind the street curb within the public’s right-of-way, shall be landscaped and irrigated per City standards and guidelines.
188. CFD Landscape Guidelines and Improvement Plans – All landscape improvements for maintenance by the CFD shall be designed and installed in accordance with City CFD Landscape Guidelines, and shall be drawn on a separate improvement plan on City title block. The landscape improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the PW Engineering Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 189. Maintenance of CFD Accepted Facilities – All landscaping and appurtenant facilities to be maintained by the citywide CFD shall be built to City standards. The developer shall be responsible for ensuring that landscaping areas to be maintained by the CFD have its own controller and meter system, separate from any private controller/meter system. 190. AB 341. AB 341 focuses on increased commercial waste recycling as a method to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The regulation requires businesses and organizations that generate four or more cubic yards of waste per week and multifamily units of 5 or more, to recycle. A business shall take at least one of the following actions to reuse, recycle, compost, or otherwise divert commercial solid waste from disposal:

a) Source separate recyclable and/or compostable material from solid waste and donate or self-haul the material to recycling facilities. b) Subscribe to a recycling service with their waste hauler. c) Provide recycling service to their tenants (if commercial or multi-family complex).
d) Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations Title 14.

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www.rivcowm.org/opencms/recyclying/recycling_and_compost_business.html#mandato ry

191. AB 1826. AB 1826 (effective April 1, 2016) requires businesses that generate eight (8) cubic yards or more or organic waste per week to arrange for organic waste recycling services. The threshold amount of organic waste generated requiring compliance by businesses is reduced in subsequent years. Businesses subject to AB 1826 shall take at least one of the following actions in order to divert organic waste from disposal:

Source separate organic material from all other recyclables and donate or self-haul to a permitted organic waste processing facility.

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Consider xeriscaping and using drought tolerant/low maintenance vegetation in all landscaped areas of the project.

As of January 1, 2019, the above requirements are now applicable to businesses that generate four (4) or more cubic yards of solid waste per week and one (1) or more cubic yards of organic waste per week. Additionally, as of January 1, 2019, a third trash bin is now required for organics recycling, which will require a larger trash enclosure to accommodate three (3) trash bins. This development is subject to this requirement. 192. Recyclables Collection and Loading Area Plot Plan. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each building, the applicant shall submit three (3) copies of a Recyclables Collection and Loading Area plot plan to the City of Menifee Engineering/Public Works Department for review and approval. The plot plan shall show the location of and access to the collection area for recyclable materials, along with its dimensions and construction detail, including elevation/façade, construction materials and signage. The plot plan shall clearly indicate how the trash and recycling enclosures shall be accessed by the hauler. 193. Waste Recycling Plan. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each building, a Waste Recycling Plan (WRP shall be submitted to the City of Menifee Engineering/Public Works Department for approval. Completion of Form B “Waste Reporting Form” of the Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Program may be sufficient proof of WRP compliance, as determined by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. At minimum, the WRP must identify the materials (i.e., concrete, asphalt, wood, etc.) that will be generated by construction and development, the projected amounts, the measures/methods that will be taken to recycle, reuse, and/or reduce the amounts of materials, the facilities and/or haulers that will be utilized, and the targeted recycling or reduction rate. During project construction, the project site shall have, at a minimum, two (2) bins; one for waste disposal and the other for recycling of Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials. Additional bins are encouraged to be used to further source separation of C&D recyclable materials. Accurate record keeping (receipts) for recycling of C&D recyclable materials and solid waste disposal must be kept.

Arrangements can be made through the franchise hauler.
194. Waste Management Clearance. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for each building, evidence (i.e., receipts or other type of verification) shall be submitted to demonstrate project compliance with the approved WRP to the Engineering and Public Works Department in order to clear the project for occupancy permits. Receipts must clearly identify the amount of waste disposed and Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials recycled. Completion of Form C, “Waste Reporting Form” of the Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Program along with the receipts may be sufficient proof of WRP compliance, as determined by the PW Director / City Engineer.
195. Road Bridge Benefit District –The applicant shall pay the RBBD fees based on the designated land use and areas, prior to the issuance of a building permit. Should the project proponent choose to defer the time of payment, a written request shall be submitted to the City, deferring said payment from the time of issuance of a building permit to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Fees which are deferred shall be based upon the fee schedule in effect at the time of issuance of the permit of each parcel.

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7 196. TUMF FEES - Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the developer/property owner shall pay the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at the time of (building permit or certificate of occupancy) issuance, pursuant to adopted City Ordinance governing the TUMF program. 197. Fees and Deposits – Prior to approval of final maps, grading plans, improvement plans, issuance of building permits, and/or issuance of certificate of occupancy, the developer/property owner shall pay all fees, deposits as applicable. These shall include the regional Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), any applicable Traffic Signal Mitigation Fees, Development Impact Fees (DIF), and any applicable Road and Bridge Benefit District (RBBD) Fee. Said fees and deposits shall be collected at the rate in effect at the time of collection as specified in current City resolutions and ordinances.

Section III:

Building and Safety Department
Conditions of Approval
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7 198. Final Building & Safety Conditions. Final Building & Safety Conditions will be addressed when building construction plans are submitted to Building & Safety for review. These conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), and related codes which are enforced at the time of building plan submittal.
199. Compliance with Code. All Design components shall comply with applicable provisions of the 2022 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; 2022 California Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, 2022 California Energy Codes, 2022 California Green Building Standards, and City of Menifee Municipal Code, 2022 California Fire Code.
200. Disabled Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions and building setbacks on plans to include:
a. Disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building. b. Van accessible and standard accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entrance of the building.
c. Accessible path-of-travel from parking to the furthest point of improvement.
d. Accessible path-of-travel from public right-of-way to the main entrance of the structure.
e. Interior and Exterior disabled access requirements and details as required by California Building Code Chapter 11B.

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7 201. California Green Building Code Requirements. Electric Vehicle (EV) a. The plans shall clearly indicate the location and total number of future electric vehicle (EV) parking stalls within the site.
b. The plans shall clearly indicate the location and total amount of future medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) parking stalls within the site if the building site includes one or more of the following uses: Warehousing, grocery store, retail store with off-street loading areas. 202. California Energy Code - Prescriptive Requirements for Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems
a. Photovoltaic requirements. All newly constructed building types specified in Table 140.10-A, or mixed occupancy buildings where one or more of these building types constitute at least 80 percent of the floor area of the building, shall have a newly installed photovoltaic (PV) system meeting the minimum qualification requirements of Reference Joint Appendix JA11. The PV size in kWdc shall be not less than the smaller of the PV system size determined by Equation 140.10-A, or the total of all available solar access roof area (SARA) multiplied by 14 W/ft2.
b. Battery storage system requirements. All buildings that are required by Section 140.10(a) to have a PV system shall also have a battery storage system meeting the minimum qualification requirements of Reference Joint Appendix JA12. The rated energy capacity and the rated power capacity shall be not less than the values determined by Equation 140.10-B and Equation 140.10-C. Where the building includes more than one of the space types listed in Table 140.10-B, the total battery system capacity for the building shall be determined by applying Equations 140.10-B and 140.10-C to each of the listed space types and summing the capacities determined for each space type and equation. 203. County of Riverside Mount Palomar Ordinance. Applicant shall submit, at the time of plan review, a complete exterior site lighting plan with a “photometric study” showing compliance with County of Riverside Mount Palomar Ordinance Number 655 for the regulation of light pollution. All streetlights and other outdoor lighting shall be shown on electrical plans submitted to the Building & Safety Department. Any outside lighting shall be hooded and aimed not to shine directly upon adjoining property or public rights-of-way. All exterior LED light fixtures shall be 3,000 kelvin and below.
204. Street Name Addressing. Applicant must obtain street name addressing for all proposed buildings by requesting street name addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial, residential/tract, or multi-family residential projects. 205. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. 206. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Temporary construction/sales trailers, temporary power poles/generators, trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards, building and monument signage, and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits. Solid covers are required over new and existing Item Title: 11.1
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207. Sanitary Sewer and Domestic Water Plan Approvals. On-site sanitary sewer and domestic water plans will require separate approvals and permits from Building and Safety. A total of 6 sets shall be submitted.
208. Demolition. (If applicable) Demolition permits require separate approvals and permits. AQMD notification and approval may be required. 209. Hours of Construction. Signage shall be prominently posted at the entrance of the project indicating the hours or construction, as allowed by the City of Menifee Municipal Ordinance 8.01.010, for any site within one-quarter mile of an occupied residence. The permitted hours of construction are Monday through Saturday 6:30am to 7:00pm. No work is permitted on Sundays and nationally recognized holidays unless approval is obtained from the City Building Official or City Engineer. 210. House Electrical Meter. Provide a house electrical meter to provide power for the operation of exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm systems for each building on the site. Developments with single user buildings shall clearly show on the plans how the operation of exterior lighting and fire alarm systems when a house meter is not specifically proposed.
211. At Plan Review Submittal. Submit one (1) digital complete set of fully dimensioned Structural, Architectural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Plans, along with one (1) digital set of geotechnical reports and one (1) digital set of precise grade plans. Hard copy plans will not be accepted.

All plans shall be submitted at a digital equivalent minimum 24” x 36” General Requirements
All sheets of the plans and the first sheet of the calculations are required to be signed by the licensed architect or engineer responsible for the plan preparation. (Business & Professions Code 5802), (Business & Professions Code 5536.1, 5802, & 6735)
Cover Sheet
Vicinity Map
Parcel number and Site Address
Business Name
Occupancy Type
Occupant Load
Type of Construction
Number of stories
Building Height
Floor Area in sq. ft.
Building data: Building Type of Construction, Square Feet of leased area intended use/occupancy, occupant loads, Building Code Data: 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Electrical Code, 2022 California Item Title: 11.1
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List any flammable/combustible materials, chemicals, toxic, or hazardous materials used or stored and total quantities or each, including MSDS reports.
Indicate if the building has a fire sprinkler system.
Sheet Index
Plot Plans
North Arrow
Property Lines/Easements
Street/Alleys
Clearly dimension building setbacks from property lines, street centerlines, and from all adjacent buildings and structures on the site plan. Accessible parking/unload areas, curb ramps, exterior route of travel to the leased area entry door and at least one route to the public right-of-way. Precise grading plans indicating surface grades, locations and details for all accessible walkways, parking stalls, access aisles, ramps, etc… Floor Plans
All wall lines to be indicated by double line.
Fully dimensioned and to scale (3/16 inch per foot minimum) Exit door locations, widths, and direction of door swing. Wall legend. Show walls as existing or new, with references to wall construction details indicating heights, framing member size, spacing and material type, connections at top and bottom and top of wall lateral bracing method.
Show all fixed elements of construction e.g., bathroom facilities, fixtures, cabinets, storage racks and/or shelves.
Accessible features e.g., fixed customer service counters, including kitchen, dining, or drinking bar counters, new bathroom facilities, access to new areas, features and elements.

Reflected Ceiling Plans
Indicate the ceiling treatment, ceiling grid, and the placement of all light fixtures.

Section Views
Walls and roof/ceiling finishes, complete occupancy separation and fire resistive construction if required, demising walls etc. For new conditioned spaces, section views shall indicate wall heights and insulation locations for walls and roof/ceilings.

Plumbing/Mechanical Plans
System material types and sizes, waste/vent and potable water layouts or isometrics, plumbing fixture schedule, etc.
HVAC equipment location, distribution layout, material type and sizes fire/smoke control devices and activation.
Include a line of site detail showing new roof top equipment shielding. Gas line diagram, material type, sizes, and load demand.

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Interior Main Distribution single line diagram, panel location/schedule, and load calculations, etc.
Electric power and lighting plans, interior fixture schedule, illuminated exit signs and emergency illumination.
Title 24 Energy Electrical requirements including multi-level switching arrangements and automatic electrical lighting shut-off system.

Structural Plan/Foundation/Floor/Ceiling/Roof Plan and Details Structural design justification of the existing roof framing for new mechanical equipment exceeding 300lbs.
Foundation supporting elements and connections, reinforcement, slab, and footing details, etc.
Structural frame plan(s).
T-Bar ceiling standard details and seismic restraints.

Supplemental Information
Submittal to include one (1) digital set of original shell building Title 24 Energy Calculations or new Title 24 Energy calculations or Energy calculations as for newly constructed conditioned space. Envelope or Mechanical for conditioned space as new construction or, as for an addition including, LTG (lighting) Energy calculations for new lighting with required forms copied to the full-size plan sheets. Separate submittals and permits are required for signs. Planning approval required prior to submittal to Building & Safety.
Fees are based on the City of Menifee Adopted Fee Schedule. Restaurant/Food establishments must obtain approval from the County Health Department/Food Division, and the local water/sewer purveyor for grease waste interceptors.
All contractors/sub-contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and shall comply with SEC. 3800 of the Labor Code regarding Workers Compensation.
Applicant shall obtain all required clearances and/or approvals from Planning, Engineering, Fire, and the appropriate water district(s) prior to issuance of any building permits.

Inspections
All inspection requests shall be requested through Menifee Permit Portal. All work that has been requested to be inspected shall be ready for inspection prior to 8:00am.
The approved plans and documents shall be on-site at the time of inspection.
Access to the job site shall be provided on the day of inspection by 8:00am. Any construction changes from the approved plans shall be revised on the plans and submitted to the Building and Safety Department for review and approval prior to the inspection.
Any special inspection or deputy reports required by code, or the approved plans shall be provided at the time of inspection for the specific portion of work required the special inspection or deputy report.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS
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213. Each Department is required to Approve, with a signature.

PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION
214. Each department that has conditions shall have completed and approved their final inspection prior to requesting the final inspection by the Building and Safety Department.

PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
215. The Business shall obtain a final inspection from all city departments and any other outside agency final inspections.
216. Each department is required to review and approve with a signature on the request for Commercial Occupancy form once ALL Conditions of Approval have been Met/Approved.

The Request for Commercial Occupancy form is available on the City of Menifee website at
https://www.cityofmenifee.us/DocumentCenter/View/14362/Request-for- Commercial-Permit-Issuance
You will be required to obtain the signatures in person at the City of Menifee City Hall.

The business shall obtain a City of Menifee business license after the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. Information about the city business license may be found here https://www.cityofmenifee.us/309/Business-License
A business shall not be open to the public or operate without a city business license or a Certificate of Occupancy.

Section IV:

Office of the Fire Marshal
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217. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD GRAD – The grade for access roads shall not exceed 14% (8 degrees). Cross-slope shall not be greater than 2.5% (1.43 degrees) for paved roads. 218. FIRE FLOW- Minimum fire flow for the construction of all commercial buildings is required per CFC Appendix B and table B105.1. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant/developer shall provide documentation to show there exists a water system capable of delivering the fire flow based on the information given. Subsequent design changes may increase or decrease the required fire flow. 219. FIRE HYDRANTS- The minimum number of fire hydrants required, as well as the location and spacing of the fire hydrants, shall comply with the CFC and NFPA 24. Fire hydrants shall be located no closer than 40 feet from a building OR located no closer than the height Item Title: 11.1
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7 of the building whichever is greater. A fire hydrant shall be located within 200 feet of the fire department connection for buildings protected with a fire sprinkler system. The size and number of outlets required for the approved fire hydrants are (6” x 4” x 2 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “) (CFC 507.5.7, Appendix C, NFPA 24- 7.2.3). Fire hydrants distance and placement shall comply with RVC Guideline OFM-01B. 220. HYDRANT LOCATION- Fire Hydrants shall be located within 400’ of all exterior portions of the structures, measured along required fire apparatus access roads, and adjacent to public streets in the quantities and up to the maximum distance as required by the California Fire Code and Riverside County Fire Department.
221. WATER PLANS- Prior to building permit issuance the applicant or developer shall furnish one copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, containing a Fire Department approval signature block, and shall conform to hydrant type, location, spacing and minimum fire flow. 222. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED HYDRANTS- Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.
223. BLUE DOT REFLECTORS- Blue retro – reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. 224. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS- If The distance between grade plane and the highest roof surface does not exceed 30-feet, then the fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24-feet, exclusive of shoulders, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13-feet 6-inches.
225. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS – Secondary fire department access sis required.

Reciprocal access through adjoining parcels will be in place. 226. TURN TEMPLATE – Fire access roads shall be capable of maneuvering through the facility with a minimum inside radius of 24’-0” and outside of 45’-0”. 227. SPRINKLER SYSTEM- An approved automatic sprinkler system complying with California Fire Code Section 903 shall be installed.
228. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS- Fire sprinklers, fire alarm, private fire underground & fire access road shall all be a deferred submittal.
229. WATER PLANS – The applicant or developer shall furnish one copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, containing a Fire Department approval signature block, and shall conform to hydrant type, location, spacing and minimum fire flow, prior to building permit issuance.

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7 230. CONSTRUCTION - Fire safety during construction shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 33. (CFC Chapter 33 & CBC Chapter 33). Prior to building permit issuance, a fire safety plan shall be submitted.
231. REQUIRED ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING DURING CONSTRUCTION- Approved vehicle access for fire fighting shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet of temporary or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire access roads are available. 232. WATER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION - The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any commencement of construction. (THIS DOES NOT SUFFICE FOR TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY) 233. ADDRESS – Commercial buildings shall display street numbers in a prominent location on the street side and rear access locations. The numerals shall be a minimum of 24 inches in height.

Section V:

Riverside County Environmental Health
Conditions of Approval
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7 The undersigned warrants that he/she is an authorized representative of the project referenced above, that I am specifically authorized to consent to all of the foregoing conditions, and that I so consent as of the date set out below. _______________________________________________ ___________________ Signed Date
_______________________________________________ ___________________ Name (please print) Title (please print)
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CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Menifee Boardwalk
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2026
TO: Planning Commission
PREPARED BY: Desiree McGriff, Associate Planner
REVIEWED BY: Ryan Fowler, Planning Manager
APPROVED BY: Orlando Hernandez, Community Development Director APPLICANT: Matthew Arfa, AMS Brokers
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RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt a resolution adopting an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), based on the findings incorporated in the initial study and the conclusion that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and

2. Adopt a resolution approving Plot Plan No. PLN24-0118, Conditional Use Permit No. PLN25- 0112 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PLN26-0037 located south of Newport Road, west of Menifee Road, north of Reviere Drive, and east of Calle Pompeii.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Plot Plan (PP) No. PLN24-0118, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. PLN25-0112, and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. PLN26-0037 proposes the subdivision and development of an existing 6.02- acre parcel into five commercial parcels, along with the development of commercial uses throughout the site.

The proposed Project consists of a commercial development on approximately 6.02 acres, featuring five buildings with a combined total of 38,560 square feet of building area. The plan includes two quick-serve drive-thru establishments located along the northern boundary of the property and provides a total of 278 parking stalls, including 18 ADA-compliant spaces. The proposed building square footage and parking allocations are as follows:
Building 1 – 6,000 square-foot multi-tenant building designed to accommodate restaurant uses, featuring an outdoor patio;
Building 2 - 10,850 square-foot multi-tenant retail and restaurant building, with an end-cap tenant drive-thru, and two outdoor patios;
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