ORDINANCE1017_CC_SPA_CZ_AQUABELLA.pdf — Moreno Valley City Council, December 3, 2024 (part 2 of 2)

Consistent. 80 acres of parks, comprised of the
previously approved 40-acres of lakes, plus a
15-acre lake promenade, feature and 25 acres of
other additional parks and multi-use trails would
be implemented with the project. These park
facilities will be designed to meet a variety of
passive and active recreational needs. The
interconnected lake promenade and multi-use
trail system will encourage walking and biking
and be accessible for use by nearby existing
residents, new residents of the community,
visitors, and workers of the nearby medical
facilities. The lake will provide opportunities for
water-based recreation, such as rowing and
boating. The parks will include areas to

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accommodate performances and outdoor
gatherings, and will also include a variety of
neighborhood parks with active and passive
recreational amenities.

Objective 6.7 Reduce mobile and
stationary source air pollutant
emissions.

Consistent. The Project would support the
demand for workforce, education, and other
multi-family housing by developing 15,000 multifamily homes proximate to major job centers in the City and region (e.g., Riverside University
Health System Medical Center, the Kaiser
Permanente Hospital and medical complex,
Moreno Valley College, and the World Logistics
Center). This would allow residents to live and
work locally, cutting commute times and
improving mobile air quality. The Project’s 25-
acres of commercial uses and educational
facilities would further balance levels of
employment and housing within the community
by providing approximately 1,443 jobs where
workers may also reside within the Aquabella
project. Available workforce housing may have
the added benefit of attracting other businesses
to the City, further reducing long commutes and
achieving a better balance of jobs-to-housing.

The tram connecting the Project’s Town Center
and residential neighborhoods with Riverside
University Health System Medical Center, Kaiser
Permanente Hospital, World Logistics Center,
and the Moreno Valley March Field Train/
Metrolink Station would significantly minimize
the need for single-occupancy vehicle travel and
associated air pollutant emissions. The Project’s
focus on pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and
enhanced transit alternatives will further reduce
mobile-source air quality emissions.

Stationary source air pollutant emissions will be
reduced through compliance with state law and
stringent Title 24 standards.

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Policy 6.7.1 Cooperate with regional
efforts to establish and implement
regional air quality strategies and
tactics.

Consistent. The Project would comply with air
quality regulations established by the California
Air Resources Board (CARB) and the South
Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD). The Project would also be consistent
with Connect SoCal, SCAG’s sustainable
communities strategy framework and guidelines.

Additionally, the project design features and
mitigation measures in the SEIR would reduce
mobile and stationary source air pollutant
emissions.

Policy 6.7.5 Require grading activities to
comply with South Coast Air Quality
Management District’s Rule 403
regarding the control of fugitive dust.

Consistent. Since the prior Field Station and
Aquabella project approvals, approximately 66
percent of the Project site (including lakes)
already has been graded. Future grading will be
subject to appropriate SCAQMD rules and
regulations.

Policy 6.7.6 Require building
construction to comply with the energy
conservation requirements of Title 24 of
the California Administrative Code.

Consistent. Building construction will be
required to comply with the energy conservation
requirements of Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code.

Objective 6.8 As feasible given budget
constraints, strive to maintain a police
force with a ratio of one sworn officer
for each 1,000 residents.

Consistent. The City strives to maintain an
appropriate police force. The Project make a fair
share funding contribution to the City consistent
with the City’s Municipal Code and Fee Schedule,
subject to any credits that may be given against
such a fee for constructing facilities onsite or
elsewhere in the City, to ensure the City is able
to maintain police services at appropriate
service levels. The City will identify police
facilities and services needs generated by the
Project in connection with review of future
implementing actions. Development will comply
with applicable federal, state, and local code
standards.

Objective 6.9 Reduce the risk and fear of
crime through physical planning
Consistent. The design of the Project integrates
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strategies that maximize surveillance
opportunities and minimize
opportunities for crime found in the
present and future built environment,
and by creating and maintaining a high
level of community awareness and
support of crime prevention.
landscaping in a manner that contributes to the
character of the City’s downtown center and
fosters public safety. Among other strategies,
streets, parking area, the lake promenade, trails,
and parks will incorporate lighting
complementary with Project design. Lighting will
be appropriately hooded and directed so as to
provide safety in key areas such as parks and
parking areas, while not spilling onto adjacent
properties.

Policy 6.9.2 Require well-lighted
entrances, walkways and parking lots,
street lighting in all commercial,
industrial areas and multiple-family
residential areas to facilitate nighttime
surveillance and discourage crime.

Consistent. The design of the Project integrates
lighting of entrances, walkways and parking lots,
street lighting in all commercial areas and
multiple-family residential areas in a manner
that contributes to the character of the City’s
downtown center and fosters public safety.

Policy 6.9.3 Incorporate "defensible
space" concepts into the design of
dwellings and nonresidential structures,
including, but not limited to configuration
of lots, buildings, fences, walls and other
features that facilitate surveillance and
reinforce a sense of territorial control.

Consistent. Design of structures will promote
safety though the configuration of lots, buildings,
fences, walls, and open space. To the extent this
policy refers to wildfire “defensible space”
concepts, the Project site is not located in a fire
hazard severity zone and is located in an infill
area. Traditional “defensible space” concepts,
which apply to wildland urban interface areas, do
not apply.

Objective 6.10 Protect life and property
from the potential short-term and longterm deleterious effects of the necessary transportation, use, storage
treatment and disposal and hazardous
materials and waste within the City of
Moreno Valley.

Consistent. Any hazardous materials and waste
associated with the property will be properly
handled and stored in compliance with
applicable federal, state and local requirements
regarding removal and disposal. Further, as a
mixed-use residential development project, the
development is not anticipated to require
substantial storage or disposal of hazardous
materials.

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Policy 6.10.1 Require all land use
applications and approvals to be
consistent with the siting criteria and
other applicable provisions of the
adopted Hazardous Waste Management
Plan, which is also incorporated into and
as part of the General Plan.

Policy 6.10.2 Manage the generation,
collection, storage, processing,
treatment, transport and disposal of
hazardous waste in accordance with
provisions of the City of Moreno Valley's
adopted Hazardous Waste Management
Plan, which is also incorporated into and
as part of the General Plan.

Objective 6.14 Maintain the capacity to
respond rapidly to emergency situations.

Consistent. Police and fire services will be
ensured through the condition that the Project
make a fair share funding contribution to the City
consistent with the City’s Municipal Code and Fee
Schedule, subject to any credits that may be
given against such a fee for constructing
facilities onsite or elsewhere in the City.

Payment of fees will support City efforts to
provide sufficient fire, law enforcement, and first
responder facilities and services. The police and
fire department will participate in reviewing and
commenting on the Specific Plan Amendment.

Circulation at the site will provide appropriate
connections, street widths, and turnaround
circumference at any cul-de-sac or dead-end to
facilitate emergency vehicular access and safe
evacuations. Development will comply with
applicable federal, state, and local standards.

The Project is also located adjacent to two major
hospital campuses in the event of an emergency,

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further bolstering effective emergency and
disaster response.

Policy 6.14.1 Locate fire stations in
accordance with the Fire Station Master
Plan as shown in Figure 6-1. The exact
location of each fire station may be
modified based on availability of land
and other factors.

Consistent. It is anticipated that the Project
demand will necessitate an additional fire
station. An onsite fire station and office for police
use is proposed to be located on the Project site.

Such development would be subject to review
and approval by the City fire and police
departments as to sizing, location, and need.

Policy 6.14.2 Relate the timing of fire
station construction to the rise of
service demand in surrounding areas.

Consistent. The Project development would be
subject to review and approval by the City fire
and police departments as to sizing, location,
and needs. The Project must also comply with
the City’s adopted conditions of approval;
including those related to police and fire
services.

Objective 6.16 Ensure that uses within
urbanized areas are planned and
designed consistent with accepted
safety.

Payment of fair share funding to the City
consistent with the City’s Municipal Code and Fee
Schedule, subject to any credits will ensure
sufficient fire and law enforcement facilities and
services. The Project must also comply with the
City’s adopted conditions of approval, including
those related to police and fire services.

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Policy 6.16.1 Ensure that ordinances,
resolutions and policies relating to
urban development are consistent with
the requirements of acceptable fire
safety, including requirements for
smoke detectors, emergency water
supply and automatic fire sprinkler
systems.

Consistent. The police and fire department will
participate in reviewing and commenting on the
Specific Plan Amendment. Fire hazards will be
minimized through compliance with the
California Building Code and Fire Code standards
and development in this infill location. Fire safety
related building standards would include, among
numerous other requirements: smoke detectors,
fire sprinklers, fire resistance standards for fire
doors, fire water flow requirements, fire hydrant
spacing, and access road specifications. Project
design and operation will minimize the potential
for criminal activity by providing efficient,
shielded lighting in appropriate locations
throughout the community and installing
appropriate signage. Payment of fair share
funding to the City consistent with the City’s
Municipal Code and Fee Schedule, subject to any
credits will ensure sufficient fire and law
enforcement facilities and services. The Project
must also comply with the City’s adopted
conditions of approval, including those related to
police and fire services.

Policy 6.16.2 Encourage the systematic
mitigation of existing fire hazards
related to land urban development or
patterns of urban development as they
are identified and as resources permit.

Consistent. The Project site is not located in a
fire hazard severity zone and is in an infill area.

Development of the site is consistent with this
goal of avoiding and mitigating fire hazards
though an appropriate pattern of development.

Policy 6.16.3 Ensure that adequate
emergency ingress and egress is
provided for each development.

Consistent. The police and fire department will
participate in reviewing and commenting on the
Specific Plan Amendment. Circulation at the site
will provide appropriate connections, street
widths, and turnaround circumference at any
cul-de-sac or dead-end to facilitate emergency
vehicular access and safe evacuations.

Development will comply with applicable federal,
state, and local standards. The Project is also
located adjacent to two major hospital campuses

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in the event of an emergency, further bolstering
effective emergency and disaster response.

Policy 6.16.4 Within the safety zones (e.g.

Air Crash Hazard Zones and Clear
Zones) shown in Figure 6-5, residential
uses shall not be permitted, and
business uses shall be restricted to low
intensity uses as defined in the March
Air Reserve Base Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone Report, as
amended from time to time.

Consistent. The Project is not located within the
MARB safety zones.

Conservation Element
Goal 7.1 To achieve the wise use of
natural resources within the City of
Moreno Valley, its sphere of influence
and planning area.

Consistent. By focusing development in an infill
area, a significant portion of which
(approximately 65%) has already been graded,
and maximizing the residential mixed-use
potential of the site, the Project helps prevent
urban sprawl into areas with greater natural
resources. Major infrastructure improvements
have already been completed. And the site is
within existing service areas for utilities.

In addition, the Project will provide 80 acres of
parks, comprised of the previously approved 40
-acres of lakes, a 15-acre lake promenade
feature and 25 acres of other additional parks
and recreation facilities. The Project will also
include 13.1 acres of open space to retain natural
resources on the eastern portion of the site.

Thus, the Project would help to achieve the wise
use of natural resources within the City.

Objective 7.1 Minimize erosion problems
resulting from development activities.

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and water quality management plans which have
been reviewed and approved by the respective
agencies.

Policy 7.1.1 Require that grading plans
include appropriate and feasible
measures to minimize erosion,
sedimentation, wind erosion and fugitive
dust.

Consistent. A significant portion of the site
(approximately 65%) already has been graded
subject to erosion control requirements. As the
Project is implemented, it will adhere to public
agency requirements regarding erosion control
through final grading plans, erosion control
plans, storm water pollution prevention plans
and water quality management plans which have
been reviewed and approved by the respective
agencies. Grading will also be subject to
SCAQMD and City regulations.

Objective 7.2 Maintain surface water
quality and the supply and quality of
groundwater.

Consistent. Eastern Municipal Water District
(EMWD) would provide the Project with both
potable water for domestic use and recycled
(tertiary-treated) water for irrigation and
isolated segments of the lakes, thereby
minimizing reliance on groundwater resources.

On-site wells may provide water to assist in
filling and maintaining some or all of the lake
features. Well No. 1 provides for pumping at a
rate of 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) and Well
No. 2 at a rate of 450 gpm. Application of
recycled water to open space areas will
recharge the groundwater basin. Coordination
with EMWD will occur prior to each phase of
development and implementation of related
infrastructure.

Policy 7.2.1 New development may use
individual wells only where an adequate
supply of good quality groundwater is
available.

Consistent. Eastern Municipal Water District
(EMWD) would provide the project with both
potable water for domestic use and recycled
(tertiary-treated) water for irrigation and
isolated segments of the lakes, thereby
minimizing reliance on groundwater resources.

On-site wells may provide water to assist in

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filling and maintaining some or all of the lake
features.

In 2007, the applicant obtained permits to drill
and test two deep groundwater wells on the
project site pursuant to Riverside County
Department of Health Permit No. 33248. Well No.
1 provides for pumping at a rate of 1,500 gallons
per minute (gpm) and Well No. 2 at a rate of 450
gpm. This additional water source can and will
be used in implementing and maintaining the
project’s lake features. The West San Jacinto
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (“GSP”)
has confirmed that the Moreno Valley area is not
currently in overdraft, and groundwater water
levels have increased in the area since the
1970’s.

Policy 7.2.2 The City shall comply with
the provisions of its permit(s) issued by
the Regional Water Quality Control
Board for the protection of water quality
pursuant to the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System.

Consistent. The Project will be conditioned to
implement NPDES BMPs related to the
construction of roadways to control runoff as set
forth in the SEIR.

Policy 7.2.3 In concert with the water
purveyor identify aquifer recharge areas
and establish regulations to protect
recharge areas and regulate new
individual wells.

Consistent. As with the prior iteration of the
project, the Project will also make use of the
lake complex for control of on-site storm water
runoff. The lakes will be constructed to provide
improved storm water quality, protect the
groundwater and other drinking water supplies,
and protect the downstream receiving waters. In
order to accomplish this goal, the lakes will be
designed as a storm water best management
practice (BMP) and include features such as
biofilters, wetlands components and aeration to
improve the water quality and maintain the lake
quality. They will be lined to minimize the amount
of make-up water necessary to maintain the
water level. Isolated portions of the lake system
may be filled and/or maintained with tertiary-

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treated water obtained from EMWD. The lakes
containing tertiary-treated water will retain
water to the level of a 100-year storm.

Application of recycled water to open space
areas will help recharge the groundwater basin.

In 2007, the applicant also obtained permits to
drill and test two deep groundwater wells on the
project site pursuant to Riverside County
Department of Health Permit No. 33248. Well No.
1 provides for pumping at a rate of 1,500 gallons
per minute (gpm) and Well No. 2 at a rate of 450
gpm. The West San Jacinto Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Plan (“GSP”) has confirmed that
the Moreno Valley area is not currently in
overdraft, and groundwater water levels have
increased in the area since the 1970’s.

Objective 7.3 Minimize the consumption
of water through a combination of water
conservation and reuse.

Consistent. Environmental sustainability and
innovation is a primary vision for the Project.

Water will be conserved onsite through the use
of native and drought-tolerant plants in
landscaping and appropriate irrigation.

Compliance with Title 24 building standards will
significantly strengthen water conservation, as
well. In addition, through the implementation of
sophisticated BMPs, the lakes will act to treat
and store runoff onsite, conserving water
resources that would otherwise be wasted that
may then be used for irrigation.

Policy 7.3.1 Require water conserving
landscape and irrigation systems
through development review. Minimize
the use of lawn within private
developments, and within parkway
areas. The use of mulch and native and
drought tolerant landscaping shall be
encouraged.

Consistent. Water will be conserved onsite
through the use of native and drought-tolerant
plants in landscaping. Compliance with Title 24
building standards will significantly strengthen
water conservation, as well. The Project will also
be subject to any state and local restrictions on
lawn within private developments and within
parkways. Recycled water from the lakes may be
used in irrigation,

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Policy 7.3.2 Encourage the use of
recycled wastewater, stored rainwater,
or other legally acceptable non-potable
water supply for irrigation.

Consistent. Eastern Municipal Water District
(EMWD) would provide the Project with both
potable water for domestic use and recycled
(tertiary-treated) water for irrigation and
isolated segments of the lakes. Recycled water
would be applied to open space areas.

Objective 7.4 Maintain, protect, and
preserve biologically significant habitats
where practical, including the San
Jacinto Wildlife Area, riparian areas,
habitats of rare and endangered species,
and other areas of natural significance.

Consistent. The Project will also include 13.1
acres of open space to preserve natural
resources on the eastern portion of the site. In
addition, the Project will provide 80 acres of
parks, comprised of the previously approved 40
-acres of lakes, a 15-acre lake promenade
feature and 25 acres of other additional parks
and recreation facilities, would provide a lake
ecosystem to serve to help support avian and
other species. The drainage channel adjacent to
the southeast portion of the site and surrounding
habitat, which are no longer a part of the Specific
Plan area, would be avoided and preserved.

Policy 7.4.1 Require all development,
including roads, proposed adjacent to
riparian and other biologically sensitive
habitats to provide adequate buffers to
mitigate impacts to such areas.

Consistent. The Project will also include 13.1
acres of open space to preserve natural
resources on the eastern portion of the site. The
drainage channel adjacent to the southeast
portion of the site and surrounding habitat,
which are no longer a part of the Specific Plan
area, would be avoided and preserved.

Policy 7.4.3 Preserve natural drainage
courses in their natural state and the
natural hydrology, unless the protection
of life and property necessitate
improvement as concrete channels.

Consistent. The prior drainage channel
improvements adjacent to the southeast portion
of the site – not a part of the Project – includes
both an installed concrete and earthen channel
(and associated earthen basin) that are
continually maintained in conformance with
permit requirements. The Project avoids (and
thereby preserves) these completed
improvements.

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Policy 7.4.5 The City shall fulfill its
obligations set forth within any
agreement(s) and permit(s) that the City
may enter into for the purpose of
implementing the Western Riverside
County Multi-species Habitat
Conservation Plan.

Consistent. The Project will comply with
applicable laws and regulations, including the
County MSHCP.

Objective 7.5 Encourage efficient use of
energy resources.

Consistent. The community will be developed
consistent with current California Green Building
Code (Title 24, Part 11) and California Building
Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6),
which govern window and door materials,
lighting, electrical panels, insulation, faucets,
water use, EV charging, PV installation, and
more. Compliance with Title 24 addresses solar
PV renewable energy systems and will
significantly reduce energy demand, reduce the
use of volatile organic compounds emitting
materials, strengthen water conservation, and
require construction waste recycling. Further,
by focusing development in an infill area and
enhancing an efficient pedestrian, bicycle, tram,
transit and alternative/electric transportation
network adjacent to major employment centers,
the Project will reduce the use of
petroleum/gasoline resources.

Policy 7.5.1 Encourage building, site
design, and landscaping techniques that
provide passive heating and cooling to
reduce energy demand.

Consistent. The community will be developed
using resilient materials including droughttolerant landscaping and building materials that comply with the current California Green
Building Code (Title 24, Part 11) and California
Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24,
Part 6), which govern window and door
materials, insulation, and other building
practices that will provide passive heating and
cooling to reduce energy demand. The lakes,
lake promenade landscaping, and landscaping
throughout the community are also anticipated

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to provide a cooling effect in the nearby
surrounding urban environment and reduce
urban heat island impacts. Trees and other
planting would be used to shade sidewalks,
patios, driveways, and other paved areas. Thus,
landscaping, building materials, and site design
techniques would provide passive cooling and
reduce energy demand of the Project.

Policy 7.5.2 Encourage energy efficient
modes of transportation and fixed
facilities, including transit, bicycle,
equestrian, and pedestrian
transportation. Emphasize fuel efficiency
in the acquisition and use of City-owned
vehicles.

Consistent. Energy efficient modes of
transportation are encouraged through the
Project’s location, design, and facilities. The
Project site is located along major transit routes
and would support frequent and reliable transit
service and other multi-model transportation
measures, including walking and biking. The
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) provides existing
bus routes proximate to the site. Route 31 runs
along Nason Street to the Riverside University
Medical Center. Route 20 also serves the site
along Alessandro, Nason, and Moreno Beach Dr
to Riverside University Medical Center, Kaiser
Permanente Hospital, and Moreno Valley
College, and along Nason and Lasselle Street.

Route 41 serves the site from the Medical Center
to Moreno Valley College and areas to the south.

Route 20 bus service also connect passengers to
the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station
across Interstate 215.

A tram provided to connect the Project’s Town
Center and residential neighborhoods with
Riverside University Health System Medical
Center, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, World
Logistics Center, and the Moreno Valley March
Field Train/Metrolink Station would encourage
use of this energy efficient transportation and
significantly minimize the need for singleoccupancy vehicle travel.

The Project would provide enhanced transit,
pedestrian and bicycle routes, ridesharing,

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electric bicycles and vehicles, transportation
network companies (Uber and Lyft), intelligent
transportation systems, transportation demand
management measures, and shuttles to adjacent
and proximate major job centers. Vehicle trip
lengths would also be reduced through
development proximate to major job centers in
the City and region (e.g., Riverside University
Health System Medical Center, Kaiser
Permanente Hospital and medical complex,
Moreno Valley College, and World Logistics
Center).

The community will be developed consistent with
current California Green Building Code (Title 24,
Part 11) and California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards (Title 24, Part 6), which provide
current standards related to sizing electrical
panels and EV charging. EV charging stations
would be integrated throughout the community.

Policy 7.5.3 Locate areas planned for
commercial, industrial and multiple
family density residential development
within areas of high transit potential and
access.

Consistent. The Project is located in the area
designated for development of a downtown area
with multi-family and commercial uses in the.

The Project will provide a mixed-use
development of up to 15,000 multi-family
residences and 25 acres of supporting
commercial and retail uses in close proximity to
major job centers in the City and region (e.g.,
Riverside University Health System Medical
Center, the Kaiser Permanente Hospital and
medical complex, Moreno Valley College, and the
World Logistics Center.) The area has high
transit potential and access, allowing for
efficient tram service.

In addition, the Project is located along existing
major transit routes. The Riverside Transit
Agency (RTA) provides existing bus routes
proximate to the site. Route 31 runs along Nason
Street to the Riverside University Medical
Center. Route 20 also serves the site along

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Alessandro, Nason, and Moreno Beach Dr to
Riverside University Medical Center, Kaiser
Permanente Hospital, and Moreno Valley
College, and along Nason and Lasselle Street.

Route 41 serves the site from the Medical Center
to Moreno Valley College and areas to the south.

Route 20 bus service also connect passengers to
the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station
across Interstate 215.

Policy 7.5.4 Encourage efficient energy
usage in all city public buildings.

Consistent. In the event civic or public buildings
are developed within the Project, such
development will be developed consistent with
current California Green Building Code (Title 24,
Part 11) and California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards (Title 24, Part 6), which will ensure
efficient energy usage.

Policy 7.5.5 Encourage the use of solar
power and other renewable energy
systems.

Consistent. The Project will install solar PV in
compliance with Title 24 requirements.

Objective 7.6 Identify and preserve
Moreno Valley's unique historical and
archaeological resources for future
generations.

Consistent. A full study of potential cultural
resources was previously prepared and
indicated there are no known archaeological,
historical, cultural sites, or significant features
were identified on the site and that the potential
for significant cultural resources occurring on
the property is low. The site is also currently
approximately 65% graded and undeveloped,
further reducing any potential to impact cultural
resources.

Policy 7.6.1 Historical, cultural and
archaeological resources shall be
located and preserved, or mitigated
consistent with their intrinsic value.

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Policy 7.6.2 Implement appropriate
mitigation measures to conserve
cultural resources that are uncovered
during excavation and construction
activities.

Objective 7.7 Where practical, preserve
significant visual features significant
views and vistas.

Consistent. There are no significant visual
features on the Project site. The site is currently
graded and undeveloped, surrounded by a chain
link fence. However, distant views are provided
across the site. Scenic resources will be
preserved by developing complementary to
adjacent uses and providing attractive
architecture, landscaping, gateway entry points,
parks and open space, and the distinctive lake
complex to create a sense of place. In addition,
the open space area adjacent to the drainage on
the eastern portion of the site will be preserved
as open space.

Policy 7.7.2 Require new electrical and
communication lines to be placed
underground.

Consistent. Energy and telecommunications
infrastructure will be provided underground.

Policy 7.7.3 Implement reasonable
controls on the size, number and design
of signs to minimize degradation of
visual quality.

Consistent. Signs and monumentation onsite
would be governed by the Specific Plan
Amendment’s design guidelines and standards,
which address the location, material, and types
of signage that will be provided onsite.

Objective 7.8 Maintain an adequate
system of solid waste collection and
disposal to meet existing and future
needs.

Consistent. The Project would be required to
comply with the City’s Municipal Code regarding
solid waste and recyclable material storage
areas. (Municipal Code, Section 6.02.050)
Additionally, the City’s Building Code requires
development projects to complete and submit a

APPENDICES
AQUABELLA 8-159
2006 General Plan Consistency Table
General Plan Policies Project Consistency
Waste Management and Recycling Plan for
approval prior to issuance of building permits.

The Waste Management and Recycling Plan will
identify the project type and estimate the amount
of materials to be recycled during construction.

Through compliance with applicable regulations,
the project would strive to meet this objective.

Policy 7.8.1 Encourage recycling projects
by individuals, non-profit organizations,
or corporations and local businesses, as
well as programs sponsored through
government agencies.

Consistent. Through its partnership with Waste
Management, the franchise hauler, the City
provides an array of programs and tools
intended to support statewide waste reduction
objectives. The hauler and City staff promote
recycling programs through billing inserts,
flyers, social media postings, site visits, and
outreach to the various businesses and
organizations. Moreover, the City takes proactive
steps to ensure compliance with AB 341 and/or
AB 1826 requirements. The Project would not
inhibit implementation of these programs and
would be required to comply with the City’s
Municipal Code regarding solid waste and
recyclable material storage areas. (Municipal
Code, Section 6.02.050)
Housing Element
Goal 8.2 Improve and maintain decent,
sanitary and affordable housing for
very-low income households and
seniors.

Consistent. A diverse range of housing options
will be provided with the Project, including
garden style stacked flats, row townhomes,
duplex homes, attached courtyard homes, and
housing available to seniors and students. While
the Project is not age- or income- restricted, it is
anticipated that some of the multi-family homes
will meet the housing needs of very low-income
households and seniors.

Goal 8.5 Improve and maintain decent
and affordable rental housing.

Consistent. The Project’s 15,000 multi-family
homes would provide a range of decent and
workforce affordable rental housing in the City’s
geographic center.

APPENDICES
AQUABELLA 8-160
2006 General Plan Consistency Table
General Plan Policies Project Consistency
Goal 8.7 Add to the number of affordable
rental units for very low and low-income
households.

Consistent. The Project’s 15,000 multi-family
homes would provide a range of rental housing
units, some of which would be anticipated to be
affordable to households within these income
brackets.

Goal 8.8 Create affordable housing units
for senior households.

Consistent. While the Project is not age- or
income- restricted, it is anticipated that certain
of the multi-family homes provided by the
Project will be affordable for senior households.

Policy 8.7.1 To eliminate substandard
housing conditions for low-income
renters, while enhancing the appearance
of multi-family developments.

Consistent. The Project plans for attractive
multi-family housing on an undeveloped infill
site in a manner complementary to and
compatible with the existing residential
neighborhoods surrounding the site.

Objective 8.9 Create a minimum of 126
affordable rental units, citywide.

Consistent NA. This is a citywide objective and
not applicable to the Project. However, while the
Project is not income- restricted, it is anticipated
that certain of the multi-family homes will be
affordable and to help contribute to the City’s
stock of affordable rental units.

Policy 8.9.1 Facilitate the creation of
affordable rental units.

Consistent. The multi-family rental housing
options provided by the Project would include
housing affordable and available to seniors,
large and small families, low- and middleincome households, and people with disabilities.

Objective 8.10 Create a minimum of
seventy senior units.

Consistent. While the Project is not agerestricted, it is anticipated that certain of the multi-family homes may be occupied by senior
households and/or targeted to seniors.

Policy 8.10.1 Create decent and
affordable housing opportunities for low
and very-low income seniors.

Consistent. While the Project is not age- or
income- restricted, it is anticipated that certain
of the multi-family homes provided by the
project will create affordable housing
opportunities for low- or very-low income
seniors.

APPENDICES
AQUABELLA 8-161

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(To be inserted upon completion)
Ordinance No. 1017
Date Adopted: December 3, 2024
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