and open top 15th St. will likely make the LOS F at this intersection. A new traffic study should be conducted based on 2024/2025 traffic and the streets serving the development C-12-2
re-designed. I am not sure what could be reasonably done to mitigate the traffic impacts. (cont) The Villa Serena development is not in the best interests of the City and its residences and will have near term (soon after the development is occupied) unavoidable impacts to traffic as proposed.
3. The Biological, Aquatic (Appendix, D) and similar environmental studies were not properly conducted, in part due to the timing of the studies. Field studies of the basin were conducted in spring and summer of 2022.The years 2015- 022 were a relatively dry "drought" period especially in later spring and through summer and fall broken up by wet years in the the fall/winter of 2022/2023, and 2023/2024 especially from C-12-3 November through March. Field studies for habitat should have been conducted during the middle of a "wet season" and much more vibrant and robust habitat of frogs, birds (ducks, geese, other), plants and wildlife and would have qualified as an urban area to preserve for plants and wildlife. The California Dept. of Fish and Game and the March 9, 2022 letter from Bill Rodstrow, a former US Fish and Wildlife biologist, was well written and provided a much more realistic assessment of the site .
The look and feel of the 15th St Drainage Basin is very similar to the nearby Cucamonga Basin #6 which has trails and the sensitive habitat areas fenced off. The 15th St. Drainage C-12-4 Basin should be developed similar to the very nearby(less than 1 mile north) Cucamonga Basin #6 (refer to photos below and text, including big differences between dry and wet periods ).
The Villa Serena development is not in the best interests of the City and its residences and will have unavoidable impacts to this urban "wetlands"with its wildlife and plants.The C-12-5 15th St. Drainage Basin should be developed similar to the Cucamonga Basin #6.
4.We all recognize that there is a major shortage of housing in California. The Villa Serena plan with its 70+ single family homes with 2 to 3 cars per home, "not walkable", will not contribute much to solving the housing crisis. encourages sprawl and traffic congestion, and is a poor use of land and resources. A better idea would be for the City to work with the developer and the past agreement with the "Colonies" and develop denser housing on the underutilized Colonies parking lots and underutilized Big Box store (now Dicks Sporting Goods, formerly Bed Bath and Beyond). Building denser developments on this Colonies Site underutilized parking areas would promote walkable and liveable housing and is a C-12-6 much better use of land and resources. In lieu of developing Villa Serena and to preserve the "deal or agreement"with the Colonies for developing the 15th St Drainage basin -the City should work with the Colonies to allow replacement housing in the underutilized parking areas of the Colonie, possibly around the former and closed Bed Bath and Beyond store. There are many examples of shopping areas and their parking lots being converted to dense housing.
Sincerely
Darrell Maxey
Cucamonga Basin #6
Elizabeth Boatman []February 3.2017 Or Add comment 0 4 min read One of my go-to neighborhood walks is in an area of Upland,California,that I call The Wetlands. Ifs owned by the county Flood Control District. Its real name is Cucamonga Basin#6. If you're thinking that's as unromantic as it gets,I agree. I visited recently because a neighbor mentioned there was now water in the basin!That also sounds a bit odd. Of course a flood basin should have water;but in December when I visited,the basin was very dry.
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The snow on Cucamonga Peak isn't bad either. It was bet-ter right after the rain,but I'm not complaining.
With the water came the birds. There were ducks,some little black ones that looked like coots and several geese. This makes a good place to stop and rest during migration. The trails wind around high above the water leveL The regulations warn hikers not to cross the fence.As a result,I didn't have many choices about where to stand to get a shot. Sometimes I pointed the camera between the bars of the fence. Of course,those didn't turn out well.
My[ens can't pick up tiny birds swimming about in the distance. That didn't stop me from trying.
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These birds were off in the shade and didn't really want to cooperate. In fact,they were moving away from me. I like the reflections,especially their necks.
Joggers,dog walkers,and bikers enjoy the trails in the basin. The paths are wide and made of dirt.In some spots,there are observation areas where one can sit and rest. You can cross the stream in a couple places,which is handy. You don't have to go all the way around. These bridges are also your only chance to get down near the water
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Response to Comment C-12
Darrel Maxey
December 14, 2024
Response to Comment C-12-1
The commenter states the basis for the conclusions related to the flood capacity of the modified 15th Street Basin may be out of date due to major swings in rain and flood events in Southern California between 2022 and 2024 and recommends preparation of a new independent hydraulic analysis. The commenter further states the project would have potentially unavoidable flood impacts as proposed.
The 15th Street Basin has a total existing recharge volume of 280,870 cubic feet (6.45 acre-feet).As described in Section 4.5.2.2 of the Recirculated Draft EIR (pp. 4.5-15 and 4.5-16), the project would include modifications within the 15th Street Basin, lowering the bottom of portions of the basin by up to 7 feet.A summary of the post-developed groundwater recharge volumes is provided in Table
4.5.D of the Recirculated Draft EIR, demonstrating the modifications to the existing 15th Street Basin would result in an increase on-site recharge volume from 6.45 acre-feet to 9.7 acre-feet, an increase of 3.25-acre feet.
The watershed tributary to the 15th Street Basin encompasses 583 acres.This watershed contributes storm water runoff from developed portions of Upland, consisting of single-family residential neighborhoods, multifamily residential developments, golf course and open space areas and regional power generation and transmission facilities.The watershed is broken into five subareas, each of which currently have direct physical connections into the basin. Each of these five drainage subareas contain fully improved storm drain collection systems composed of concrete catch basins at the street level that connect to concrete pipes or concrete-lined channels. In a 100-year storm event under current conditions,the duration of stormwater detention within the basin is between 26 and 27 hours.At approximately 17 hours into the storm event,the high-water level within the basin would be at an elevation of 1,422.7 feet amsl, approximately 10.7 feet in depth from the lowest point of the basin.Approximately 276.3-acre feet of water(90,032,100 gallons)would be routed through the basin during the 100-year storm event under current conditions.
With the proposed modifications, the 15th Street Basin will continue to operate as a flood control basin to minimize and control the release of storm runoff to meet the capacity of downstream flood control facilities.The City has required that flows from one of the tributary drainage areas (Node
72.3) and all surface runoff within the proposed project not drain directly to the modified basin.The bottom of the reduced basin will be excavated 7 feet lower than the existing low point in the current basin to ensure that the 100-year water surface in the basin remains below the top of existing levees. As modified, in a 100-year storm event, the duration of stormwater detention within the basin would be approximately 40 hours.At approximately 17 hours into the storm event, the high- water level within the basin would be at an elevation of 1,425.2 feet amsl, approximately 20.2 feet in depth from the lowest point of the proposed excavation in the bottom of the reduced basin (1,405.0 feet amsl).The elevation of the outlet storm drain from the reduced basin is 1,412.15 feet amsl.Approximately 257 acre-feet of water(83,743,800 gallons) would be routed through the basin during the 100-year storm event in its modified form.Approximately 4.9 acre-feet (1,596,700 P:\T-Z\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Final EIR\Final EIR\3.0 Responses FEIR.docx(04/01/25) 3-93
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gallons) of dead storage—runoff that would enter the reduced basin and incapable of leaving the reduced basin—would be retained below the level of the basin outlet.4 The proposed modifications have been designed to accommodate the 100-year storm conditions, providing sufficient mitigation for potential impacts associated with flooding.The proposed modifications to the 15th Basin increase the recharge capacity and reduce the 100-year outflow from the 15th Street Basin.The modifications have been designed to comply with appropriate design criteria established by the City, County, and State and have undergone review by third-party reviewers and the City. Regarding the focus of review,State CEQA Guidelines(Section 15204a) states that"...CEQA does not require a lead agency to conduct every test or perform all research, study, and experimentation recommended or demanded by commentors. When responding to comments, lead agencies need only respond to significant environmental issues and do not need to provide all information requested by reviewers, as long as a good faith effort at full disclosure is made in the EIR."Although the commenter notes the varying nature of recent precipitation events, no substantial or specific evidence has been provided to counter the analysis and conclusions set forth in the Recirculated Draft EIR; therefore, preparation of a new analysis is not warranted. In the absence of a substantiated issue related to the content adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies;therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-12-2
The commenter states the Traffic Impact(Analysis) appears to be flawed, based on 2022 observations.The commenter further disputes the stated condition of the intersection of 15th Street and Campus Avenue and declares adding project traffic to this intersection would further degrade the LOS at this intersection.The commenter believes a new traffic study should be prepared and the streets serving the project be redesigned. The commenter states that the project is not in the best interest of the city and would have unavoidable impacts.
Per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15126 (a), an EIR shall identify and focus on the significant effects of the proposed project on the environment. In assessing the impact of a proposed project on the environment,the lead agency should normally limit its examination to changes in the existing physical conditions in the affected area as they exist at the time the Notice of Preparation (NOP) is published.The NOP for the project was published in February 2022.The traffic scoping agreement, establishing the extent and methodology for addressing project-related traffic impacts, was developed in consultation with the City. The traffic assessment was developed by experts in traffic analysis using appropriate contemporary Institute of Transportation Engineers protocols and methodologies and is consistent with the City of Upland requirements.
As stated in Section 3.5 of the Traffic Analysis (Recirculated Draft EIR, Appendix G-1),the intersection LOS analysis is based on the traffic volumes observed during the peak-hour conditions using traffic count data collected in January and August 2022 when local schools were in session and Correspondence between Madole&Associates, Inc.,and California Department of Fish and Wildlife, November 1,2021.
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operating on normal bell schedules.A list of cumulative development, as provided by the City, was reviewed to determine which projects would likely contribute measurable traffic through the study area intersections (e.g., those cumulative projects close to the proposed project).An ambient growth factor accounts for background (area-wide)traffic increases from 2022 to 2025. Consistent with other studies performed in the area, an ambient growth rate of 2 percent per year was used to approximate background traffic growth not identified by nearby cumulative development projects.
The additional traffic resulting from development and occupation of the proposed residences would not result in an unacceptable LOS during the a.m. peak hour or p.m. peak hour(see Table 4.7.A).
Furthermore, as stated in the response to Comment C-3-2,traffic congestion is longer the metric for planning and environmental review of traffic impacts in Upland.
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15384 states that argument, speculation, unsubstantiated opinion or narrative, evidence which is clearly erroneous or inaccurate, or evidence of social or economic impacts that do not contribute to or are not caused by physical impacts on the environment do not constitute substantial evidence.State CEQA Guidelines Section 15204(c) further states that commenters should explain the basis for their comments, and should submit data or references offering facts, reasonable assumptions based on facts, or expert opinion supported by facts in support of the comments.The commenter does not provide substantiated evidence to support the claim the traffic analysis is inadequate. The claim does not raise a specific issue related to the adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-12-3
The commenter states the biological resource surveys (Recirculated Draft EIR,Appendices D-1 through D-4) were not properly conducted, in part due to the timing of the studies and intervening periods of drought between 2015 and 2022.The commenter references previous correspondence from the CDFW and Mr. Bill Rodstrom as providing a "more realistic" assessment of the project site.
As stated in Section 4.3 of the Recirculated Draft EIR,the following biological resource studies were prepared to identify existing site conditions and to determine the nature and extent of potential impacts to on-site biological resources:
• Biological Resources Technical Report Villa Serena Specific Plan (Tract No. 20245)Project,Aspen Environmental Group,January 2023 (Appendix D-1)
• San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat and California Gnatcatcher Habitat Assessment for a 26.3 acre parcel in Upland, San Bernardino County, California, Origin Biological,January 10, 2023 (Appendix D-2)
• Villa Serena Specific Plan;Nesting Bird and California Gnatcatcher Habitat Assessment, Dugan Biological Services, May 10, 2023 (Appendix D-3)
• Aquatic Resources Delineation Report Villa Serena Specific Plan (Tract No. 20245)Project,Aspen Environmental Group, September 2023 (Appendix D-4)
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The biological studies were conducted by qualified persons meeting the requirements established by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the State of California'and were conducted pursuant to the protocol requirements for species surveyed.
The commenter refers to public comment received by the City in response its issuance of an NOP of the EIR.The purpose of a NOP is to solicit obtain early comments on a proposed project, alternatives, and potential environmental impacts. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15082,the NOP was distributed for public comment for a 30-day period extending from February 8 to March 9, 2022.The comments received on the NOP, including those of the CDFW (March 7, 2022) and Bill Rodstrom (March 9, 2022),were fully reviewed and considered during preparation of the Draft EIR and Recirculated Draft EIR and supporting biological resource studies.
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15151, an EIR should be prepared with a sufficient degree of analysis to provide decision-makers with information that enables them to make a decision that intelligently takes account of environmental consequences. Disagreement among experts does not make an EIR inadequate. Generally, courts have looked not for perfection, but for adequacy, completeness, and a good faith effort at full disclosure.
Based on public comment received during NOP review period as well as the Draft SAA between the project applicant and the CDFW (which identifies the impacts and measures to, "...avoid and minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources"),the biological resource studies and Section 4.3 of the Recirculated Draft EIR represent and thorough, reasonable, and good-faith effort to disclose and mitigate to a less than significant level,the biological resource impacts resulting from the construction and occupation of the proposed development.
Although the commenter provides an opinion that other studies provide a "more realistic assessment of the site",the commenter does not provide substantiated evidence to support his claim the studies were not properly conducted. As this comment does not raise a specific issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies, no further comment is required.
Response to Comment C-12-4
The commenter states the "look and feel" of the basin is very similar to that of Cucamonga Basin#6, (which has trails and habitat areas fenced off) and that the 15th Street Basin should be similarly developed.
As stated in Section 3.1 of the Recirculated Draft EIR, only the eastern 9.16 acres of the basin will be developed with residences.The remaining portions of the basin,the 6.85-acre area directly east of the residential development, will be modified and maintained for stormwater and flood control capacity, and a 4.29-acre area at the extreme eastern boundary of the basin (the "conservation area")would remain unaffected by project activities. Similar to the existing condition,these areas would be available for wildlife use. As stated in Section 3.2.33 of the Recirculated Draft EIR, a public 6 Mikael Romich (USFWS 10(A)1(a) permit#TE-068799-5 and State scientific collecting permit#7043) 3-96 P:\T-Z\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Final EIR\Final EIR\3.0 Responses FEIR.docx(04/01/25)
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pedestrian/bicycle trail will extend from 15th Street to the existing public trails within the flood control basin.
The commenter's preferred use of the project site is noted and will be considered by the City prior to any future action on the project.This comment does not raise a specific or substantiated issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-12-5
The commenter provides the opinion that the project is not in the best interest of the City and would result in unavoidable impacts to "urban wetlands", wildlife, and plants; restating the basin should be developed similar to the Cucamonga Basin#6.
The project's impacts on biological resources have been comprehensively assessed in Section 4.3 of the Recirculated Draft EIR.The analysis contained in the Section 4.3 is supported by site-specific general biological resources surveys, protocol-level surveys for California gnatcatcher and San Bernardino kangaroo rat, nesting birds, and aquatic resources survey/delineation surveys conducted throughout 2022 and 2023 (see Section 4.3.1.2).The impacts identified in the Recirculated Draft EIR and mitigation required to reduce the significance of these impact were substantially based on the technical reports (Recirculated Draft EIR, Appendices D1 through D4) and the Draft SAA between the project applicant and the CDFW.The SAA establishes the impacts and measures to, "...avoid and minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources."
Mitigation Measures BIO-1 through BIO-6 address impacts to sensitive wildlife species, Mitigation Measure BIO-7 requires submittal of evidence of compliance with provisions of the SAA prior to the initiation of ground disturbance, and Mitigation Measures B10-8 and BIO-9 identify the mechanisms to create, monitor, enhance, and maintain resources in the existing"conservation area" at the eastern end of the basin or provide purchase of an area within a CDFW approved mitigation bank.
Based on the impacts and mitigation identified in Section 4.3 of the Recirculated Draft EIR, the City has determined that implementation of previously identified mitigation measures, developed in cooperation with the CDFW,would mitigate potential impacts to sensitive habitat and species that occur on the project site to a less than significant level.
The commenter's recommendation will be considered by the City prior to any future action on the project.This comment does not raise a specific or substantiated issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-12-6
The commenter provides the unsubstantiated opinion the project is not walkable,would not contribute to improving the housing crisis, encourages sprawl and traffic congestion, and is a poor use of land and resources.The commenter provides recommendations for reuse of other underutilized areas of Upland to develop denser housing.
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This comment does not raise a specific issue or substantiated comment related to the content or the adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-12-7
The comment provides photographs of Cucamonga Basin #6.
The attached photographs illustrate conditions at Cucamonga Basin#6 and do not raise a specific or substantial issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required. 3-98 P:\T-Z\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Final EIR\Final EIR\3.0 Responses FEIR.docx(04/01/25)
Comment C-13
From: Joel Bradley
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:29 PM
To: Joshua Winter
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Villa Serena Specific Plan Project IYou don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Good afternoon Joshua,
Thank you for your timely response and your reassurance that the Upland Hills Golf Course and its community will not be affected by the Villa Serena Project.
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Sincerely,
Joel Bradley
1031 St.Andrews Drive Upland, CA 91784
jjoelbradley@gmail com
951-640-8954
On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 3:51 PM Joshua Winter wrote:
Hi Joel,
The project is not involved with the Golf Course or Upland Hill Communities, and the project does not include any modifications to the Upland Hills Country Club Specific Plan.This project will include its own specific plan and is on a separate property from the golf course.
The only changes to the golf course may include minor drainage improvements(Curb and Gutter) along the very southern edge of the golf course adjacent to the project site, but those details are still being designed, and may not occur.
Joshua Winter,Senior Planner
Planning Division I Development Services Department
City Of Upland
460 N. Euclid Ave, Upland, CA 91786
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From:Joel Bradley
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 7:47 PM
To:Joshua Winter
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Villa Serena Specific Plan Project
Fou don't often get email from jjoelbradleyPgmail.com. Learn why this is important WARNING: External email. Please verify sender before opening attachments or clicking on links.
Good evening Joshua,
My name is Joel Bradley and I reside at 1031 St. Andrews Dr. Upland, CA 91784.You may remember me as we have talked throughout the years on different projects in and around the Upland Hills Golf Course community.
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I am writing to you tonight to reiterate what you told me in the past about the Villa Serena Specific Plan Project when we last spoke about it in person a few months ago at the Planning Commision desk at City Hall. Which is that it will not affect anything on the Upland Hills Golf course communities on the North side or the South side, or the golf course itself.
Just wanted to double verify that none of the Specific Plans that are currently in place and that govern the Upland Hills Golf course and its current communities that are on the golf C-13-2 course (Upland Hills North and Upland Hills South) are in no way shape or form being (cont) changed.
In particular that no zoning changes will be permitted to allow more housing units to be C-13-3 built on either the North side or the South side and that the Upland Hills Golf Course is to remain intact and fully operational as a golf course.
Thank you in advance for a timely response in regards to this email from a concerned resident in the Upland Hills Golf Course community.
Sincerely,
Joel Bradley
1031 St.Andrews Dr. Upland Ca, 91784
[email protected]
951-640-8954
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Response to Comment C-13
Joe Bradley
December 18, 2024
Response to Comment C-13-1
This comment consists of an email exchange between the commenter and the City.The commenter thanks the City for its timely response to the commenter's questions.
This comment does not raise a specific issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-13-2
The commenter questions whether the project will affect the Upland Hills golf course in any manner.The City responded to this comment directly, clarifying that only minor drainage improvements (curb and gutter) would take place on the extreme southern edge of the golf course adjacent to the project site.
This comment does not raise a specific issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-13-3
The commenter questions where any zoning changes will be required to build more housing on the Upland Hills golf course. The City responded to this question directly, stating the project is on its own property and does not require any modification to the Upland Hills Country Club Specific Plan.
This comment does not raise a specific issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
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Comment C-14
Bill Rodstrom Public Comments for proposed Villa Serena Recirculated Draft EIR December 18, 2024
To: Joshua Winter, Senior Planner, City of Upland
From: Bill Rodstrom, former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist (former Senior Planner also) Just to be clear, I'm opposed to allowing the proposed Villa Serena project to go forward.
I'm a big fan of the idea of housing infill in general, to develop housing in already disturbed sites like parking lots, vacant lots with little or no native habitat, or old industrial sites, basically to avoid sprawl c-14-1 into wild areas. However, the 15th Street Flood Detention Basin is indeed wildlife habitat, despite being bulldozed and disturbed from time to time, and to convert it to 65 single-family homes is just more sprawl, another nail in the coffin for wildlife in Upland.The kind of housing that is most needed right now is more affordable transit-oriented rental housing, closer to shopping and bus routes, not more single C-14-2 family homes replacing wildland...but single family homes are more profitable for developers, so they keep building them.
You can do all the well-conducted field surveys with experienced biologists you want but after the May 1 4-1 5 2020 bulldozing and herbicide spraying of the slopes of the west basin, you won't find the destroyed critical habitat that took many years to become established, or the increased diversity of C-14-3 wildlife that comes with that mature coastal sage scrub ecosystem, because it had been cleared. Like I wrote in my March 9, 2022 NOP comments, to bulldoze a healthy habitat and then do the EIR-That's like applying for a permit from a city to fill a wetland (after first filling it in), and then having the city approve the permit because there is no wetland left!
Looks like there are conflicting priorities for this flood detention basin. Leaving it as-is, it will continue to function as a basin for 100-year floods (which are much more frequent now with the current climate crisis), ones much worse than the large flood in January 1969 that flooded Cucamonga Creek down Vineyard Ave and much of Rancho Cucamonga. Leaving it as-it will provide a nearby oasis of native plants and wildlife in a sea of residential development. But after reading the comments in the NOP by the San C-14-4 Bernadino County Public Works Department, it looks like they were more interested in "weed abatement" to"clear dry brush and dried-out vegetation"on the slopes of the basin..."to mitigate potential fire hazards that may ensue during the upcoming dry summer season". There was not enough vegetation on the slopes of the basin in 2020 to be a residential fire hazard in my opinion, and they certainly weren't dried out in mid-May, but were in full flowering even in mid June 2019, (see inserted photos).
The best use of the 20 acres is to stop bulldozing it and let the native vegetation reach maturity again.
Neighborhood kids and their families can continue to learn about nature and support biodiversity, and avoid nature deficit disorder, rather than converting it into another ecological disaster and increased C-14-5 sprawl. If this project gets built,where are neighborhood kids going to go to explore a bit of wildland, by driving halfway to Mt. Baldy? I used to be one of those kids, growing up in East San Diego, exploring the brushy canyons within a few blocks of my home in similar fragrant coastal sage scrub, with mature live oaks and sycamores along riparian areas of Alvarado Creek, now Denny's, Marie Callender's, and Alvarado Medical Center.
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Response to Comment C-14
Bill Rodstrom
December 18, 2024
Response to Comment C-14-1
Although the commenter states his support for infill development to avoid sprawl, he contends the project site (15th Steet Basin) is wildlife habitat.
The primary purpose of the 15th Street Basin is to manage stormwater flows and to provide the opportunity for groundwater recharge.To maintain these crucial public safety functions,the City is entitled and required to disc, mow or otherwise manage the remaining portions of the basin and side slopes to maintain groundwater recharge and flood attenuation functions, and to maintain sufficient clearance between vegetation and adjacent to abate potential fire hazards.These activities are periodically conducted in the basin in areas outside of the "conservation area" at the extreme eastern end of the basin.
Please refer to the responses to Comments C-5-1 and C-12-5.The commenter's opinion is noted and will be considered by the City prior to any future action on the project.This comment does not raise a specific or substantiated issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies;therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-14-2
This comment states a preference for the type of housing needed in Upland.
The commenter's opinion is noted and will be considered by the City prior to any future action on the project.This comment does not raise a specific or substantiated issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-14-3
The commenter states evaluation of the site after basin maintenance was conducted in May 2020 will not identify the same conditions that existed before said maintenance.
Please refer to the response to Comment C-14-1 regarding the primary purpose of the basin and the requirements for periodic maintenance.
Per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15126 (a), an EIR shall identify and focus on the significant effects of the proposed project on the environment. In assessing the impact of a proposed project on the environment,the lead agency should normally limit its examination to changes in the existing physical conditions in the affected area as they exist at the time the NOP is published.The NOP for the project was published in February 2022, nearly 2 years after the May 2020 activities referenced by the commenter.The analysis contained in the Section 4.3 of the Recirculated Draft EIR is supported by site-specific general biological resources surveys, protocol-level surveys for California P:\T-Z\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Final EIR\Final EIR\3.0 Responses FEIR.docx(04/01/25) 3-107
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gnatcatcher and San Bernardino kangaroo rat, nesting birds, and aquatic resources survey/delineation surveys conducted throughout 2022 and 2023 (see Section 4.3.1.2).
The project's impacts on biological resources have been comprehensively assessed in Section 4.3 of the Recirculated Draft EIR.The impacts identified in the Recirculated Draft EIR and mitigation required to reduce the significance of these impact were substantially based on the technical reports (Recirculated Draft EIR,Appendices D1 through D4) and the Draft SAA between the project applicant and the CDFW.The SAA establishes the impacts and measures to, "...avoid and minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources."
This comment does not raise a specific, substantiated issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies;therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-14-4
The commenter states the dual nature of the basin as a facility for flood control and protection and as an area of open space. The commenter further provides an opinion on the necessity and timing of past weed abatement activities in the basin.
The commenter's opinion is noted and will be considered by the City prior to any future action on the project.This comment does not raise a specific or substantiated issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-14-5
The commenter provides an opinion that the "best use" of the project site is to stop"bulldozing it", allowing native vegetation to mature.The comment further states retention of the basin in its current state would allow neighborhood residents the opportunity to learn about nature and support biodiversity.The commenter concludes that the scarcity of access to natural areas can contribute to "nature deficit disorder".
The primary purpose of the 15th Street Basin is to manage stormwater flows and to provide the opportunity for groundwater recharge. Routine maintenance of the basin, including discing and vegetation modification, is required to maintain its primary functions. A review of the project site indicates access to the basin is limited to access for maintenance via locked gates, which declare the basin to be "Private Property". Current public pedestrian access is not provided but may be possible informally where the chain link fence surrounding the basin has been damaged or otherwise breached.
Nature-deficit disorder is the general idea that persons, primarily children, currently spend less time outdoors than they have in the past, and that a "nature-deficit" may result in behavioral changes.
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specific or substantiated issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies;therefore, no further response is required.
Response to Comment C-14-6
The commenter provides photographs indicating the condition of the north slope of the basin's south levee before and after basin maintenance activities.
This comment is noted and will be considered by the City prior to any future action on the project.
This comment does not raise a specific issue related to the content or adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
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Comment C-15
From: Natasha Walton
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 5:49 PM
To: Joshua Winter
Cc: Upland CityClerk
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Villa Serena Specific Plan Project WARNING: External email. Please verify sender before opening attachments or clicking on links.
Dear Mr. Winter:
I am an advocate for open green spaces and wildlife in our Upland community, and thank you for the opportunity to comment on the recirculated Villa Serena Specific Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
I do hope that public comments on the previous Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)for this project will still be addressed in the Final Draft of the EIR by the project proponent. However,to ensure that my previous comments are considered, I once again submit the following comments regarding this proposed project.
I ask that the developer for the Villa Serena Specific Plan project adopt an alternative project—the donation of the 15th Street flood basin property to a non-profit conservation organization to preserve this open space,wildlife habitat,and flood control basin in perpetuity. Non-profit organizations, like C-15-1 the Wildlands Conservancy, create preserves that are open to the public and include outdoor education programs for public schools (please visit their website at https://wildlandsconservancy.org/for more information).
Such a preservation project would be a win-win situation for the entire Upland community! The land owner of proposed project site would have a nice tax write off, and the basin would continue to provide local flood control and become a preserve that would protect the native habitat and wildlife that reside there in perpetuity. In addition the site could remain accessible to the public and become a site of an outdoor education programs for students, like those at Foothill Knolls STEM Academy of Innovation.
I have hope that the city staff, planning commission, and city council will realize that this project site must be preserved for flood control and as a special place for our native wildlife and plants,and,yes, even our hearts.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Natasha Walton, MS
20-Year Upland Resident
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Response to Comment C-15
Natasha Walton
December 18, 2024
Response to Comment C-15-1
The commenter has resubmitted their comments previously made on the Draft EIR (May 2024).
This comment is noted. Please refer to the responses to Comments C-8-1 and C-8-2.
This comment does not raise a specific issue related to the adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies;therefore, no further response is required.
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Comment C-16
From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday,August 4, 2024 9:29 AM
To: Joshua Winter
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Hi Joshua,
I want to voice my concern regarding the above project. I am totally against any development in this area and any other area within the city limits.
Planning to construct 65 single family homes, with each homeowner having C-16-1 2 cars, that adds another 130 vehicles to our already congested roads.
All traffic from these 65 homes will have to exit to Campus, heading south to Foothill or north to 16th Street, which is already a dangerous intersection.
Thanks for your time
Larry Johnson
1653 Candlewood Dr.
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Response to Comment C-16
Larry Johnson
August 4, 2024
Response to Comment C-16-1
The commenter expresses their opposition to project and contends the development of 65 single- family homes results in the addition of 130 vehicles on already congested roads and that traffic from these homes will have to exit onto Campus Avenue, an already dangerous intersection.
Please refer to the response to Comment C-2-2, which discusses the project's effect on local traffic.
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15204(c) further states that commenters should explain the basis for their comments and should submit data or references offering facts, reasonable assumptions based on facts, or expert opinion supported by facts in support of the comments.The unsubstantiated comments raise only general issues of concern.The commenter's general statements and concerns are noted but do not constitute substantial evidence pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15064 and do not raise any specific issue related to the adequacy of the content or analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
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Comment C-17
From: Shari Wasson
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 5:46 PM
To: Joshua Winter
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Villa Serena Draft EIR Public Comment Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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Dear Mr. Winter,
I am writing in reference to the draft EIR for the Villa Serena Project.
Regarding alternatives to the proposed project, I would like to suggest that the developer pursue donating the land to a non-profit conservation organization so that the habitat and wildlife residing there may be preserved in perpetuity. This would not only have the least environmental impact on the area, but it could result in positive improvements that would C-17-1 benefit the community and the environment. For example, public access could be maintained and outdoor educational programs could be created in partnership with local schools and organizations. Thus, this area, which for decades has not only operated as a flood basin, but has provided residents with a connection to a critical and disappearing part of Upland's heritage, it's native flora and fauna, could continue to enrich the community.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Shari Wasson
Sent from Outlook
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Response to Comment C-17
Shari Wasson
December 18, 2024
Response to Comment C-17-1
The commenter suggests an alternative to the project,the donation of the property to a non-profit conservation organization, so that the habitat and wildlife residing there may be preserved in perpetuity.
Please refer to the response to Comment C-8-1, which discusses the "No Project" alternative, which would retain the property in its current condition. Furthermore, as stated in Section 3.1 of the Recirculated Draft EIR, only the eastern 9.16 acres of the basin would be developed with residences.
The remaining portions of the basin,the 6.85-acre area directly east of the residential development, would be modified and maintained for stormwater and flood control capacity, and a 4.29-acre area at the extreme eastern boundary of the basin (the "conservation area") would remain unaffected by project activities. Similar to the existing condition,these areas would be available for wildlife use.
The commenter's opinion is noted and will be considered by the City prior to any future action on the project.This comment does not raise any specific issue related to the adequacy of the content or analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies; therefore, no further response is required.
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D. OTHER PARTIES
D-1: Southern California Gas Company
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Comment D-1
From: Rubal,Joshua
Sent: Friday,August 30, 2024 6:23 AM
To: Joshua Winter
Cc: SCG SE Region Redlands Utility Request
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 8/30/24-Villa Serena Specific Plan Project (SCH#2022020150) Attachments: 20240830061402.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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Hello,
I just reviewed the documents regarding Villa Serena Specific Plan Project(SCH# 2022020150)
SoCalGas Distribution does have facilities in the area. Please note on case to have Developer contact 811 / USA at DigAlert I Utility Locating California I Underground Wire & Cable Locator prior to any excavation /demolition activities so we can Locate & Mark out our facilities.
If the Developer needs new gas service, please have them contact our Builder Services group to begin the application process as soon as practicable, at https://www.socalgas.com/for-your-business/builder-services .
To avoid delays in processing requests and notifications, please have all Franchise corespondence sent to our
Utility Request inbox, at D-1-1
[email protected]
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I cover the Southeast Region—Redlands
[email protected] would be your contact for requests in the southeastern ends of LA County, Riverside County, San Bernardino & Imperial Counties.
Southeast Region -Anaheim office which is all of Orange County and the southern ends of Los Angeles County; therefore, any Map and/or Will Serve Letter requests you have in these areas please send them to AtlasRequests/[email protected]
Northwest Region—Compton HQ For West and Central LA County, your Map Request and Will Serve Letters, will go to [email protected] Northwest Region -Chatsworth
For any requests from the northern most parts of LA County all the way up to Visalia, San Luis Obispo, Fresno and Tulare you would contact
[email protected] Transmission
For Transmission requests, please contact SoCalGas Transmission, at D-1-1 [email protected] (cont) Thank you,
Josh Rubal
Lead Planning Associate
Distribution Planning& Project Management
Redlands HQ - Southeast Region
(213) 231-7978 Office
[email protected]
SoCalGas.
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Response to Comment D-1
Southern California Gas Company
Joshua Rubal, Lead Planning Associate
August 30, 2024
Response to Comment D-1-1
The commenter states that Southern California Gas Company has facilities in the project area and requests that the project developer contact "811/Dig Alert" so facilities can be located and mapped prior to any on-site excavation. Further,the commenter provides information regarding assistance for new gas service to the proposed uses.
This comment does not raise a specific issue related to the adequacy of the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, Recirculated Draft EIR, or supporting studies;therefore, no further response is required.
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4.0 RECIRCULATED DRAFT EIR TEXT REVISIONS
This chapter presents specific changes to the text of the Recirculated Draft EIR that have been made to clarify and supplement the document. Where a revision to the main text has been made,the page and paragraph are set forth,followed by the appropriate revision. Added text is indicated with double underlined text.Text deleted is shown in strikeout.
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5(a):
A lead agency is required to recirculate an EIR when significant new information is added to the EIR after public notice is given of the availability of the draft EIR for public review under Section 15087 but before certification.As used in this section,the term"information"can include changes in the project or environmental setting as well as additional data or other information. New information added to an EIR is not"significant" unless the EIR is changed in a way that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the project or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect(including a feasible project alternative)that the project's proponents have declined to implement. "Significant new information" requiring recirculation include,for example, a disclosure showing that:
(1) A new significant environmental impact would result from the project or from a new mitigation measure proposed to be implemented.
(2) A substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact would result unless mitigation measures are adopted that reduce the impact to a level of insignificance. (3) A feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different from others previously analyzed would clearly lessen the environmental impacts of the project, but the project's proponents decline to adopt it.
(4) The draft EIR was so fundamentally and basically inadequate and conclusory in nature that meaningful public review and comment were precluded.
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5(b):
Recirculation is not required where the new information added to the EIR merely clarifies or amplifies or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate EIR.
The revisions to Mitigation Measures TCR-2 and TCR-4 and the additional of Mitigation Measure TCR-6 resolves a potential point of conflict between the measures identified in the Recirculated Draft EIR and provides a mutually agreeable method to ensure full and complete mitigation of impact to any potential tribal cultural resource.These revisions provide an equally effective method of mitigation and do not identify a new impact or an impact of greater severity that previously identified in the Recirculated Draft EIR;therefore,further recirculation is not required. No further response is necessary.
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Chapter 4.8 Tribal Cultural Resources
Section 4.8.3.2, page 4.8-9, Mitigation Measure TCR-2, is revised as follows:
Mitigation Measure TCR-2 Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resource Objects (Non- Funerary/Non-Ceremonial)
Upon discovery of any Tribal Cultural Resource, all construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall cease (i.e., not less than the surrounding 50 feet) and shall not resume until the discovered Tribal Cultural Resource has been fully assessed by the Kizh monitor and/or Kizh archaeologist. In the event the material is determined be significant, Mitigation Measure TCR-6 shall apply.
The Kizh will recover and retain all discovered TCRs in thc form and/or manner the Tribe dccms appropriate, in the Tribe's sole dircrction nd for� n+hc Trio,., rlr,r,ms +., r ^ r
including for educational, cultural and/or historic purposes.
Section 4.8.3.2, page 4.8-10, Mitigation Measure TCR-4, is revised as follows:
Mitigation Measure TCR-4 The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (YSMN) Cultural Resources Department shall be contacted, as detailed in Mitigation Measure CUL-1, of any pre-contact and/or historic-era cultural resources discovered during project implementation and be provided information regarding the nature of the find so as to provide tribal input with regards to significance and treatment. In the event the material is determined be significant, Mitigation Measure TCR-6 shall apply. Should the find he rlccmeEl r nific3n+ s defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), by a Monitoring and Tr atment Plan {Plan) shall be cr ated by qualified archaeologist, in coordination with YSMN. All subsequent finds shall be subject to thc Plan. The Plan shall allow for a monitor to be present that represents YSMN for the remainder of thc project, should YSMN elect to place a monitor on site.
Section 4.8.3.2, page 4.8.11, following Mitigation Measure TCR-5, adds the following:
Mitigation Measure TCR-6 In the event of any inadvertent discovery of any tribal cultural material, or pre-contact/historic-era resource determined to be significant,the City shall require the preparation of a Monitoring and Treatment Plan.The monitoring and treatment plan shall be prepared by a qualified archeologist in consultation with and 4-2 P:\T-Z\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Final EIR\Final EIR\4.0 DEIR Text Revisions FEIR.docx(04/01/25)
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subject to the approval of the City and the consulting Native American tribes.The City and consulting Native American tribes shall engage in mutual good faith efforts to develop the Monitoring and Treatment Plan.The monitoring and treatment plan shall identify the manner and process in which any suspected tribal cultural material is evaluated, recorded, removed, or curated, including the final disposition of any such material.
In the event the manner and process of evaluation, recordation, removal, and/or disposition of tribal cultural material cannot be resolved between consulting Native American parties,the City shall, in good faith, identify and approve the necessary actions in the Monitoring and Treatment Plan.
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
VILLA SERENA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared for use in implementing mitigation for the:
Villa Serena Specific Plan Project
GPA-23-0002,2C-23-0002,SP-23-0002,TT-23-0001, DR-23-0002, EAR-23-0003 The program has been prepared in compliance with State law and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the project by the City of Upland (City).
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires adoption of a reporting or monitoring program for those measures placed on a project to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment (Public Resource Code Section 21081.6). The law states the reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation.
The monitoring program contains the following elements:
1) The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure necessary to ensure compliance. In some instances, one action may be used to verify implementation of several mitigation measures.
2) A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported.
3) The program has been designed to be flexible. As monitoring progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program. As changes are made, new monitoring compliance procedures and records will be developed and incorporated into the program.
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program includes mitigation identified in the EIR.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Lead Agency,the City is responsible for ensuring full compliance with the mitigation measures adopted for the proposed project. The City will monitor and report on all mitigation activities.
Mitigation measures will be implemented at different stages of development throughout the project site. In this regard, the responsibilities for implementation have been assigned to the Applicant, Contractor, or a combination thereof. If, during the course of project implementation, any of the mitigation measures identified herein cannot be successfully implemented, the City shall be immediately informed, and the City will then inform any affected responsible agencies. The City, in conjunction with any affected responsible agencies,will then determine if modification to the project is required and/or whether alternative mitigation is appropriate.
STANDARD CONDITIONS
Standard Conditions are presented in instances where the proposed project would not create a significant impact but would be required to adhere to regulatory requirements in order to ensure impacts do not become significant. Standard Conditions outline compliance with various federal, State, and/or local acts, laws, rules, regulations, municipal codes, policies, etc.
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM CHECKLIST
MITIGATION MEASURES
Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-1: City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Withhold Development start of any on- grading
Designated Biologist(s). At least 30 days prior to the commencement of • Applicant to provide Services site ground permit.
any project activities, the applicant shall provide evidence to the City of evidence that a Director or disturbance
Upland (City) that a designated and qualified biologist (or biologists) has qualified biologist has designee. activity.
been approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) been retained and and has been retained to perform surveys, prepare and implement approved by CDFW; mitigation plans,and/or conduct monitoring activities.
• Applicant to provide
The applicant shall provide evidence to the City that the responsibilities evidence that the and authority of the designated biologist as established in the approved required Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SBR-24938-R6 between the responsibilities and CDFW and the applicant (CDFW Permittee) are maintained throughout authority outlined in project activities. the Streambed
Alteration Agreement
EPIMS-SBR-24938-R6
are maintained
throughout project
activities.
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-2: City of Upland Prior to and Evidence to the City: Issuance of Development during all stop work
Movement Out of Harm's Way. To reduce injury and mortality for the • Applicant to provide Services ground- order.
coastal whiptail, other special-status species, or wildlife not specifically evidence that a Director or disturbance
referenced in the mitigation measures included in the Draft Environmental designee. and habitat- qualified biologist has Impact Report(EIR),the designated biologist shall be present on site prior disturbing been retained;and to and during all ground-disturbance and habitat-disturbing activities.The activities. • Applicant provides
designated biologist shall be authorized and equipped to move out of harm's way any special-status species or other wildlife that would be evidence that the injured or killed during project activities. Movement of wildlife out of qualified biologist harm's way should be limited to only those individuals that would remains present on otherwise by injured or killed,and individuals should be moved only as far site prior to and as necessary to ensure their safety. during ground disturbing and
habitat-disturbing
activities.
MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-3: City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Withhold Development initiation of grading
Nesting Birds.A pre-construction nesting survey shall be conducted by a • Applicant to provide Services project permit.
CDFW-approved designated biologist at the appropriate time of day/night, evidence that a Director or activities.
during appropriate weather conditions, no more than 3 days prior to the qualified biologist has designee.
initiation of project activities.Surveys shall encompass all suitable areas, been retained; including trees, shrubs, bare ground, burrows, cavities, and structures.
Survey duration shall take into consideration the size of the property,the • Applicant to provide density and complexity of the habitat,the number of survey participants, documentation that the survey techniques employed,and shall be sufficient to ensure that the the required pre data collected are complete and accurate. Pre-construction surveys shall construction survey focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting, including nest has been completed, locations and nesting behavior (e.g., copulation, carrying of food or nest and,if necessary, materials, nest building, removal of fecal sacks, flushing suddenly from appropriate buffers atypically close range,agitation,aggressive interactions,feigning injury or are established and distraction displays, or other behaviors). If a nest is suspected but not monitored until the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 4
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance confirmed,the qualified biologist shall establish a disturbance-free buffer nesting effort is until additional surveys can be completed, or until the location can be finished; inferred based on observations.The qualified biologist shall not risk failure of the nest to determine the exact location or status and will make every • Applicant to submit effort to limit the potential for nest predation as a result of the weekly summary survey/monitoring efforts(e.g.,limit number of surveyors,limit time spent reports until there is at/near the nest, scan the site for potential nest predators before no evidence of on site approaching, immediately depart nest area if indicators of stress or nesting activity; agitation are displayed). If a nest is observed but thought to be inactive, • Notification of CDFW the qualified biologist shall monitor the nest for 1 hour(4 hours for raptors within 24 hours if during the non-breeding season) prior to approaching the nest to project activities determine its status. The designated biologist shall use their best result in the professional judgment regarding the monitoring period and whether abandonment of or approaching the nest is appropriate. damage to a nest; In the event an active nest is confirmed, the designated biologist shall and immediately establish a conservative buffer surrounding the nest based on • Applicant to submit their best professional judgment and experience. The buffer shall be the results of the pre- delineated to ensure that its location is known by all persons working construction nesting within the vicinity but shall not be marked in such a manner that it attracts bird survey to the predators. Once the buffer is established, the designated biologist shall CDFW and the City document baseline behavior, stage of reproduction, and existing site prior to the conditions,including vertical and horizontal distances from proposed work commencement of areas, visual or acoustic barriers, and existing level of disturbance. project activities.
Following documentation of the baseline conditions, the designated biologist may choose to adjust the buffer based on site characteristics, stage of reproduction,and types of project activities proposed at/near that location. The designated biologist shall monitor the nest at the onset of project activities and at the onset of any changes in project activities(e.g., increase in number or type of equipment, change in equipment usage)to determine the efficacy of the buffer.If the designated biologist determines Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 5
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance that project activities may be causing an adverse reaction,the designated biologist shall be empowered to adjust the buffer accordingly.
The designated biologist shall be on site daily to monitor all existing nests, the efficacy of the established buffers, and to document any new nesting occurrences. The designated biologist shall document the status of all existing nests,including the stage of reproduction and the expected fledge date. If a nest is suspected to have been abandoned or failed, the designated biologist shall monitor the nest for a minimum of 1 hour (4 hours for raptors), uninterrupted, during favorable field conditions. If no activity is observed during that time, the designated biologist may approach the nest to assess the status. Daily on-site monitoring shall continue until there is no evidence of on-site nesting activity.
Under the direction of the designated biologist, activities to discourage nesting on the project site (including moving equipment and materials daily,covering material with tarps or fabric,and securing all open pipes and construction materials) shall be permitted.The designated biologist shall ensure that none of the materials used pose an entanglement risk to birds or other species.
The designated biologist shall prepare and submit to the CDFW and the City weekly summary reports regarding active nesting species identified on site,the discovery of any new nests,the status/outcome of any previously identified nest, the buffer distances established for each nest, and any adjustments made to the established buffers. Weekly summary reports shall be submitted by the designated biologist until there is no evidence of on-site nesting activity. The CDFW shall be notified within 24 hours if project activities result in the abandonment of or damage to a nest.
The designated biologist shall submit the results of the pre-construction nesting bird survey to the CDFW and the City prior to the commencement of project activities.
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-4: City of Upland Prior to Evidence to the City: Withhold Development vegetation grading
Crotch's Bumble Bee. The designated biologist shall conduct focused • Applicant to provide Services removal permit.
surveys within 1 year prior to vegetation removal and/or grading for the Director or and/or grading evidence that a presence/absence of Crotch's bumble bee. Surveys shall be conducted qualified biologist designee. activities.
during flying season(between March 1 and September 1)when the species has been retained; is most likely to be detected aboveground by an approved designated biologist familiar with Crotch's bumble bee behavior and life history. • Applicant to submit survey results to City
Surveys shall be conducted within the project site and areas adjacent to and CDFW at least the project site where suitable habitat exists. Survey results including 30 days prior to negative findings shall be submitted to the City and CDFW at least 30 days project-related prior to project-related vegetation removal and/or ground-disturbing vegetation removal activities. and/or ground-
If the species is identified on site,the applicant shall provide evidence to disturbing activities; the City that "take" coverage has been obtained from the CDFW prior to and the initiation of project activities. • If species are identified,Applicant
to provide evidence
that"take"coverage
has been obtained
from CDFW.
MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-5: City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Withhold Development initiation of grading
Burrowing Owl. A burrowing owl pre-construction survey shall be • Applicant to provide Services project permit.
conducted by a CDFW-approved designated biologist at the appropriate Director or construction evidence that a time of day/dawn, during appropriate weather conditions, and no more qualified biologist designee. activities.
than 14 calendar days prior to the initiation of project construction has been retained; activities. The survey shall include inspection of all burrows that exhibit typical characteristics of owl activity such as owls themselves,burrows,and • Applicant to provide owl sign at burrow entrances, including pellets, feces, or other evidence that the "ornamentation",feathers,prey remains,whitewash,etc.Survey duration required pre Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 7
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance shall take into consideration the size of the property, the density and construction survey complexity of the habitat, the number of survey participants, the survey has been techniques employed,and shall be sufficient to ensure the data collected completed,and,if are complete and accurate. necessary,a
conservative buffer
In the event an active or occupied burrow is confirmed, the designated is established;and biologist shall immediately establish a conservative buffer surrounding the burrow based on their best professional judgment and experience. The • If burrowing owls buffer shall be delineated to ensure that its location is known by all persons are detected, working within the vicinity but shall not be marked in such a manner that Applicant to provide it attracts predators. Once the buffer is established, the designated submit a Burrowing biologist shall document baseline behavior, stage of reproduction, and Owl Mitigation and existing site conditions, including vertical and horizontal distances from Monitoring Plan to proposed work areas, visual or acoustic barriers, and existing level of the CDFW for review disturbance. Following documentation of baseline conditions, the and approval. designated biologist may choose to make adjustments to the buffer based on site characteristics,stage of reproduction,and types of project activities proposed at/near that location.The designated biologist shall monitor the burrow at the onset of project activities and at the onset of any changes in project activities(e.g.,increase in number or type of equipment,change in equipment usage)to determine the efficacy of the buffer.If the designated biologist determines that project activities may be causing an adverse reaction,the designated biologist shall be empowered to adjust the buffer accordingly.
In the event burrowing owls are detected on or adjacent to the project site and cannot be completely avoided, a Burrowing Owl Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall be submitted to the CDFW for review and approval prior to disturbance of the owl(s). The Burrowing Owl Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall include the number and location of occupied burrow sites that will be disturbed by the project; the proposed relocation, monitoring, and minimization actions; and details on adjacent or nearby suitable habitat available to owls for relocation. If no suitable habitat is Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 8
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance available nearby for relocation, details regarding the creation of artificial burrows (numbers, locations, and types of burrows) shall be identified in the Burrowing Owl Mitigation and Monitoring Plan. The Burrowing Owl Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall also include an impact analysis consistent with the 2012 Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and shall identify mitigation, including acquisition, permanent protection,and funding of mitigation lands for the loss of burrowing owl habitat. The applicant shall implement the Burrowing Owl Mitigation and Monitoring Plan following CDFW review and approval.
MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-6: City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Withhold Development initiation of grading
Pre-Construction Survey/Sweeps. In addition to the surveys detailed in • Applicant to provide Services project permit.
Mitigation Measures BIO-3 (nesting birds), B10-4 (Crotch's bumble bee), Director or construction evidence that a and BIO-5 (burrowing owl),the designated biologist(s) shall conduct pre- designee. activities. qualified biologist project surveys within the project site,access route(s)and staging area(s), has been retained; and an appropriate buffer surrounding those areas no more than 3 days • Applicant to provide
prior to initiating project activities.
evidence the
The surveys shall be conducted to identify and map special-status species required pre- or listed species with the potential to occur on site,and any dens,burrows, construction surveys nests, etc. capable of harboring a special-status or listed species. The have been designated biologist shall ensure that the methods used to locate,identify, completed,and,if map,avoid and buffer individuals or dens, burrows,or nests of individuals species are are appropriate and effective, including the assurance that the surveyor identified, has attained 100 percent visual coverage of the entirety of the project notification is impact areas and access routes, and an appropriate buffer surrounding provided to the those arears. CDFW within 24
If any listed species(or sign of presence)is discovered,all project activities hours of the that could affect the listed species shall be halted. Notification shall be discovery; provided to the CDFW within 24 hours of the discovery. • Applicant to provide evidence the
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance The designated biologist(s) shall also conduct pre-activity sweeps within required pre-activity the project site(including access routes)and a 500-foot buffer surrounding sweeps are the project site within 2 hours of initiating project activities. The pre- conducted and activity sweeps shall confirm and mark/map for avoidance the locations of locations for any known nesting bird(s)and/or special-status species and shall verify that avoidance are no additional/new nesting bird(s) and/or special-status species have marked/mapped; occupied the project areas or adjacent habitats. and If any additional/new nesting bird(s)and/or special-status species(or sign • If additional/new of presence) are identified within or adjacent to the project areas during species are the pre-activity sweep, the applicant (CDFW Permittee) shall determine identified and full whether the proposed avoidance measures will be effective in fully avoidance of avoiding impacts of the project on the identified resource(s) prior to impacts is not initiating project activities. If full avoidance of listed species cannot be possible,Applicant accomplished,the applicant(CDFW Permittee)shall postpone the project shall postpone the and seek appropriate authorization for those impacts. project.
MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-7: City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Withhold Development start of ground grading
Streambed Alteration Agreement.Prior to the commencement of ground • Applicant to submit Services disturbance. permit.
disturbance, the project applicant (the CDFW Permittee) shall provide evidence that Director or
evidence to the City and the CDFW that applicable provisions outlined in designee. applicable the final Streambed Alteration Agreement that are not specifically included provisions in the as mitigation measures in the Draft EIR have been appropriately satisfied. Streambed Alteration
Agreement have
been satisfied.
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-8: City of Upland Following Evidence to the City: Withhold Development project occupancy
Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan. Within 3 months of project Services completion. • Applicant to provide permit. completion, the applicant or the City (as determined by the CDFW) shall Director or evidence the implement the CDFW-approved Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring designee. mitigation measures Program(HMMP)to create 1.2 acres of mule fat scrub and to enhance 0.3 contained in the acre of wetland within 1.5 acres at the far eastern portion of the basin(the HMMP are "conservation area" or "mitigation area"). This area shall be maintained implemented and and managed to improve habitat quality and shall meet the success criteria mitigated areas established in the CDFW-approved HMMP. meet the success As designated by the CDFW, the City, or the applicant (CDFW Permittee) criteria established shall report on the results of the maintenance and monitoring of the in the HMMP;and mitigation area pursuant to the terms of the Streambed Alteration • Applicant to submit Agreement. the result of the
maintenance and
monitoring of the
mitigation area
pursuant to the
Streambed
Alteration
Agreement.
MITIGATION MEASURE BIO-9: City of Upland Following Evidence to the City: Issuance of Development project stop work
Purchase of Mitigation Bank Credits.The applicant(CDFW Permittee)shall Services completion. • Applicant to provide order. purchase 1.5 acres of streambed enhancement credits from CDFW- Director or evidence of approved mitigation bank(s).The applicant(CDFW Permittee)shall obtain designee. approval from CDFW approval regarding the choice of the mitigation bank prior to credit CDFW regarding purchase.The applicant shall provide evidence of purchase of the required choice of mitigation credits to the City and CDFW no later than 30 days prior to initiation of bank and evidence project activities. of purchase of
required credits.
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance
CULTURAL RESOURCES
MITIGATION MEASURE CUL-1: In the event that pre-contact cultural City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of a resources are discovered during project activities, all work in the Development construction. stop work immediate vicinity of the of the find(within a 100-foot buffer)shall cease Services • Applicant provides order. and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of the Interior standards Director or evidence that a shall be hired to assess the find.Work on the other portions of the project designee. qualified outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. archaeologist Additionally, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) Cultural meeting Secretary of Resource Department shall be contacted as detailed within Mitigation the Interior Measure TCR-1,if any such find occurs and be provided information after Standards has been the archaeologist makes his/her initial assessment of the nature of the find, retained and that so as to provide Tribal input with regard to significance and treatment. the Applicant has complied with the
If significant Native American historical resources,as defined by CEQA(as measures identified amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, the in the mitigation archaeologist shall develop a Monitoring and Treatment Plan,the drafts of measure. which shall be provided to the SMBMI for review and comment,as detailed in Mitigation Measure TCR-1. The archaeologist shall monitor the remainder of the project and implement the Plan accordingly.
If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any activities associated with the project,work in the immediate vicinity(within a 100- foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and that code enforced for the duration of the project.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
MITIGATION MEASURE GEO-1: Prior to the issuance of grading permits, City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Issuance of a the maximum depth of ground-disturbing activities shall be provided to the Development issuance of stop work City. If ground disturbance in excess of 15 feet is required,the Applicant Services grading • Applicant provides order. shall provide evidence to the City that a qualified paleontologist has been permits and evidence that a professional
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance retained. Upon review of Project materials, the qualified paleontologist Director or during paleontologist who shall identify those areas of the Site that require monitoring. designee. construction. meets the qualifications
In the event that paleontological resources are unearthed during ground established by the disturbing activities, the qualified paleontologist shall halt or redirect Society of Vertebrae ground-disturbing activities away from the vicinity of the find so that the Paleontology has find can be evaluated. A buffer area shall be established around the find been retained and within which construction activities shall not be allowed to continue.The that the Applicant has buffer area parameters will be determined by the project paleontologist in complied with the consultation with the City and project proponent,but shall not be less than measures identified 100 feet. Work shall be allowed to continue outside the buffer area.The in the mitigation paleontologist shall determine the need for paleontological construction measure.
monitoring in the vicinity of the find thereafter.
All paleontological resources unearthed by project construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified paleontologist. At the paleontologist's discretion, and to reduce any construction delay, the grading and excavation contractor shall assist in removing rock samples for initial processing and evaluation of the find. The project proponent shall coordinate with the paleontologist and the City to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the resources. Preservation in place (i.e., avoidance) shall be considered the preferred treatment measure. If preservation in place is not feasible, treatment may include the implementation of paleontological data recovery/salvage excavations to remove the resource from the project site along with subsequent laboratory processing and analysis of the fossil specimens.
Any fossils encountered and recovered shall be prepared to the point of identification and catalogued before they are donated for final repository.
Any fossils collected shall be curated at a public,non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials, such as the San Bernardino County Museum,if such an institution agrees to accept the fossils.If no institution accepts the fossil collection,they shall be donated to a local school in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 13
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance area for educational purposes. Accompanying notes, maps, and photographs shall also be filed at the repository and/or school.
Following the completion of the above measures,the paleontologist shall prepare a report summarizing the results of the monitoring and salvaging efforts,the methodology used in these efforts, as well as a description of the fossils collected and their significance.The report shall be submitted by the project proponent to the City,the San Bernardino County Museum,the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and representatives of other appropriate or concerned agencies to signify the satisfactory completion of the Project and required mitigation measures.This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
NOISE
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-1: City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Issuance of Building initiation of stop work
Temporary Sound Barrier. Prior to the initiation of ground disturbance or • Applicant to provide Inspector. ground order.
construction activities,the applicant shall provide evidence to the City that evidence of disturbance or
required temporary sound barrier(s) have been installed. The temporary installation of construction
noise barrier(s)shall be sized and located as identified in Figure 4.6-3 of the activities. required temporary Draft EIR(or Exhibit G of the Noise Assessment).The following apply to any sound barrier(s). temporary sound barrier(s)installed:
• The noise barrier(s)shall have a solid face from top to bottom. • The temporary noise barrier(s) shall provide a minimum transmission loss of 20 dBA (Federal Highway Administration, Noise Barrier Design Handbook). The noise barrier(s) shall be constructed using an acoustical blanket (e.g., vinyl acoustic curtain or quilted blankets) attached to the construction site perimeter fence or equivalent temporary fence posts.
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance • The temporary noise barrier(s) shall be maintained throughout grading and construction activity and any damage shall be promptly repaired. Gaps, holes, or weaknesses in the barrier(s) or openings between the barrier(s)shall be promptly repaired. • The temporary noise barrier(s)and associated elements shall be complete removed,and the area of installation shall be restored to pre-installation condition upon the conclusion of grading and construction activity.
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-2:All construction activities shall comply with City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of Section 09.40.100(M) of the Upland Municipal Code limiting construction Building construction. stop work activity to the hours between 7:00 a.m.and 6:00 p.m.on weekdays. Inspector. • Applicant will order. include language on
the project
construction plans
requiring
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
work hours;and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
work hours.
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-3: Construction contractors shall equip all City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and Building construction. stop work maintained mufflers,consistent with manufacturer's standards Inspector. • Applicant will order. include language on
the project
construction plans
requiring
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
upkeep of
construction
equipment;and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
upkeep of
construction
equipment.
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-4:All stationary construction equipment shall City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of be placed in such a manner so that emitted noise is directed away from the Building construction. stop work • Applicant will
nearest sensitive receiver. Inspector. order. include language on
the project
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance construction plans
requiring
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
placement of
equipment;and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
placement of
equipment.
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-5:Construction equipment staging areas shall City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of located in a manner so that emitted noise is directed away from the nearest Building construction. stop work • Applicant will
sensitive receiver. Inspector. order. include language on
the project
construction plans
requiring
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance staging area
location;and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
staging area
location.
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-6: The Construction Contractor shall limit City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of equipment and material delivers to the hours specified in Section Building construction. stop work
09.40.100(M)of the Upland Municipal Code. Inspector. • Applicant will order. include language on
the project
construction plans
requiring
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
equipment and
material delivery;
and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
equipment and
material delivery.
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-7: Electrically powered air compressors and City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of similar power tools shall be used, when feasible, in place of diesel Building construction. stop work • Applicant will
equipment. Inspector. order.
include language on
the project
construction plans
requiring
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
equipment type;
and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance times,including
equipment type.
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-8: No music or electronically reinforced City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of speech from construction staff shall be permitted. Building construction. stop work • Applicant will
Inspector. order.
include language on
the project
construction plans
requiring
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
other noise sources;
and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's noise
standards at all
times,including
other noise sources.
MITIGATION MEASURE NOI-9: City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of Building construction. stop work
Vibration Reduction. During all construction-related activities,the project • Applicant will Inspector. order.
applicant shall not use large, loaded trucks or heavy mobile equipment include language on greater than 80,000 pounds within 50 feet of occupied residences.Instead, the project small rubber-tired or alternative equipment, as well as soil compaction Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 20
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VILLA SERENA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance equipment shall be used during project construction to reduce vibration construction plans effects on nearby structures and their occupants. The City of Upland requiring Community Development Services Director,of their designee,shall ensure compliance with the this prohibition has been included in the plan set prior to the issuance of City's vibration any construction-related permits. standards at all times,including
equipment type;
and
• Upon the City's
request,the
Applicant will
provide
documentation of
compliance with the
City's vibration
standards at all
times,including
equipment type.
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR-1: City of Upland Prior to Evidence to the City: Withhold Development commencemen grading
Retain a Native American Monitor Prior to Commencement of Ground • Applicant provides Services t of ground- permit or
Disturbance Activities. Director or disturbing evidence that a issuance of Native American
a) The project applicant/lead agency shall retain a Native American designee. activities. stop work Monitor from or approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Monitor from or order.
Indians—Kizh Nation.The monitor shall be retained prior to the approved by the commencement of any "ground-disturbing activity" for the Gabrieleno Band of subject project at all project locations(i.e., both on-site and any Mission Indians— off-site locations that are included in the project Kizh Nation has been retained;
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance project, such as public improvement work). "Ground-disturbing • Applicant to submit activity"shall include,but is not limited to,demolition,pavement the executed removal, potholing, auguring, grubbing, tree removal, boring, monitoring grading,excavation,drilling,and trenching. agreement and daily b) A copy of the executed monitoring agreement shall be submitted monitoring logs; to the lead agency prior to the earlier of the commencement of • Applicant to submit any ground-disturbing activity, or the issuance of any permit written confirmation necessary to commence a ground-disturbing activity. that all ground- c) The monitor will complete daily monitoring logs that will provide disturbing activities descriptions of the relevant ground-disturbing activities,the type and phases are of construction activities performed, locations of ground- complete or a disturbing activities, soil types, cultural-related materials, and determination and any other facts, conditions, materials, or discoveries of written notification significance to the Tribe. Monitor logs will identify and describe that there is no any discovered TCRs, including but not limited to, Native potential to impact American cultural and historical artifacts, remains, places of Kizh TCR5. significance, etc., (collectively, tribal cultural resources, or "TCR"), as well as any discovered Native American (ancestral) human remains and burial goods.Copies of monitor logs will be provided to the project applicant/lead agency upon written request to the Tribe.
d) On-site tribal monitoring shall conclude upon the latter of the following(1)written confirmation to the Kizh from a designated point of contact for the project applicant/lead agency that all ground-disturbing activities and phases that may involve ground- disturbing activities on the project site or in connection with the project are complete; or (2) a determination and written notification by the Kizh to the project applicant/lead agency that no future, planned construction activity and/or Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 22
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance development/construction phase at the project site possesses the potential to impact Kizh TCRs.
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR-2: City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of a Development construction. stop work
Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resource Objects (Non- Services • Applicant to provide order.
Funerary/Non-Ceremonial). Upon discovery of any Tribal Cultural evidence that a the Director or
Resource, all construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the Kizh monitor and/or designee.
discovery shall cease(i.e.,not less than the surrounding 50 feet)and shall Kizh archaeologist not resume until the discovered TCR has been fully assessed by the Kizh has been retained; monitor and/or Kizh archaeologist.In the event the material is determined and be significant,Mitigation Measure TCR-6 shall apply.
• If found to be
significant,
preparation of a
Monitoring and
Treatment Plan.
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR-3: City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of a Development construction. stop work
Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary or Services • Applicant to provide order.
Ceremonial Objects. Director or evidence of a) Native American human remains are defined in PRC 5097.98 designee. compliance with the (d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of measures identified decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, in the mitigation called associated grave goods in Public Resources Code Section measure. 5097.98,are also to be treated according to this statute. b) If Native American human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized on the project site, then Public Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 23
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VILLA SERENA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance Resource Code 5097.9 as well as Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 shall be followed.
c) Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per California Public Resources Code section 5097.98(d)(1)and(2). d) Preservation in place(i.e.,avoidance)is the preferred manner of treatment for discovered human remains and/or burial goods. e) Any discovery of human remains/burial goods shall be kept confidential to prevent further disturbance.
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR-4: The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of a (YSMN) Cultural Resources Department shall be contacted, as detailed in Development construction. stop work • Applicant to provide
Mitigation Measure CUL-1,of any pre-contact and/or historic-era cultural Services order. resources discovered during project implementation, and be provided Director or evidence of information regarding the nature of the find,so as to provide Tribal input designee. coordination with with regards to significance and treatment. In the event the material is the Yuhaaviatam of determined be significant,Mitigation Measure TCR-6 shall apply. San Manuel Nation (YSMN)Cultural
Resources
Department.
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR-5: Any and all archaeological/cultural City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of a documents created as a part of the project (isolate records, site records, Development construction. stop work • Applicant to provide
survey reports,testing reports,etc.)shall be supplied to the applicant and Services order.
Lead Agency for dissemination to YSMN.The Lead Agency and/or applicant Director or evidence of shall,in good faith,consult with YSMN throughout the life of the project. designee. coordination with YSMN.
MITIGATION MEASURE TCR-6:In the event of any inadvertent discovery of City of Upland During Evidence to the City: Issuance of a any tribal cultural material, or pre-contact/historic-era resource Development construction. stop work determined to be significant, the City shall require the preparation of a Services • If an inadvertent order.
Monitoring and Treatment Plan.The monitoring and treatment plan shall discovery of be prepared by a qualified archeologist in consultation with and subject to significant tribal Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 24
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance the approval of the City and the consulting Native American tribes.The City Director or cultural material is and consulting Native American tribes shall engage in mutual good faith designee. found,Applicant to efforts to develop the Monitoring and Treatment Plan.The monitoring and submit and treatment plan shall identify the manner and process in which any implement a suspected tribal cultural material is evaluated, recorded, removed, or Monitoring and curated,including the final disposition of any such material. Treatment Plan prepared by a
In the event the manner and process of evaluation, recordation, removal, qualified and/or disposition of tribal cultural material cannot be resolved between archaeologist;and consulting Native American parties, the City shall, in good faith, identify and approve the necessary actions in the Monitoring and Treatment Plan. • Coordinate with consulting Native
American tribes.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
MITIGATION MEASURE HYD-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, Development Prior to the Evidence to the City: Withhold the Applicant shall submit a Final Water Quality Management Plan Services issuance of a grading WQMP to the Cityof Upland for review and approval. Prior to gradingDepartment gradingpermit. ' Applicant to submit permit or (WQMP)
p pp p a Final Water
permit approval,the project shall provide evidence that the Project design Principal occupancy features identified in the Final WQMP have been fully incorporated into Engineer,or Quality permit. the project plans.In accordance with the Technical Guidance Document for designee Management Plan Water Quality Management Plans prepared for the County of San (Final WQMP)and Bernardino Areawide Stormwater Program, National Pollutant Discharge evidence to the City Elimination System Permit Number CAS618036, Order Number R8-2010 that BMPs specified 0036,the Final WQMP shall confirm performance standard calculations for in the Final WQMP each of the project site's drainage areas.Specifically,the Final WQMP shall are incorporated detail low impact development (LID) best management practices (BMPs) into the final project designed to retain the project Site's minimum storm water treatment design. capacity and design capture volume to ensure post-development storm water runoff volume or time of concentration for the 2-year frequency storm shall not exceed that of the pre-development condition by more than five percent. The proposed LID BMPs specified in the Final WQMP Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 25
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions
for Timing of Method of Date/ for Non-
Mitigation Measure No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Verification Initials Compliance shall be incorporated into the grading and development plans submitted to the City for review and approval. Periodic maintenance of any required BMPs,including landscaped areas,during project occupancy and operation shall be in accordance with the schedule outlined in the WQMP. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Department and Planning Division as appropriate.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
Project Name:Villa Serena Specific Plan Project Applicant: The Colonies Partners,L.P.
Date: May 22,2025
Responsible Verified Sanctions for
for Timing of Date/ Non-
Standard Condition No./Implementing Action Monitoring Verification Method of Verification Initials Compliance
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
STANDARD CONDITION G-1: Prior to the approval of grading and/or City of Upland Prior to the Evidence to the City: Withhold building permits, the Applicant shall provide evidence to the City for Director of approval of grading or review and approval that on-site structures,features,and facilities have Building and grading • Proposed features, building been designed and will be constructed in conformance with applicable Safety,or and/or structures,and facilities permits,or provisions of the most current edition of the CBC at the time of designee. building have been designed and issuance of a construction and the recommendations cited in Section 5 of the project- permits. would be constructed stop work specific Geotechnical and Infiltration Evaluation. Geotechnical per the current CBC;and order. recommendations include, but are not limited to, remedial earthwork • Recommendations cited and/or ground improvement to provide a sufficient layer of engineered in the Geotechnical and fill or densified soil beneath the structural footings/foundations,as well Infiltration Evaluation as proper surface drainage devices and erosion control. Verification are incorporated into testing must be performed upon completion of ground improvements project plans and/or to confirm that the compressible soils have been sufficiently densified. implemented as deemed This condition shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City appropriate by the City; Building and Safety Division. and
• Verification testing is
completed upon
completion of ground
improvements.
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VOLUME I
VILLA SERENA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
RECIRCULATED DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2022020150
UPLAND, CALIFORNIA
LSA
October 2024
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VOLUME I
VILLA SERENA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
RECIRCULATED DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2022020150
UPLAND, CALIFORNIA
Submitted to:
Joshua Winter, Senior Planner
City of Upland
Development Services Department/Planning Division
460 North Euclid Avenue
Upland, California 91786
Prepared by:
LSA
157 Park Place
Pt. Richmond, California 94801
510.236.6810
Project No.TCl2201
LSA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Volume I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIGURES AND TABLES iv
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS vi
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Purpose of This EIR 1-1
1.2 Proposed Project 1-1
1.3 EIR Scope 1-2
1.4 Report Organization 1-3
2.0 SUMMARY 2-1
2.1 Purpose of CEQA and the Environmental Impact Report 2-1
2.2 Project under Review 2-2
2.3 Potential Areas of Controversy 2-3
2.3.1 Notice of Preparation 2-3
2.3.2 Public Scoping Meeting 2-3
2.4 Summary of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 2-4
2.4.1 Findings of the Initial Study 2-4
2.4.2 Significant Impacts 2-4
2.4.3 Significant Unavoidable Impacts 2-5
2.4.4 Cumulative Impacts 2-5
2.4.5 Alternatives to the Project 2-5
2.5 Documents Incorporated by Reference 2-6
2.5.1 City of Upland General Plan(2015) 2-6
2.5.2 City of Upland General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report(2015) 2-6
2.6 Technical Studies 2-7
2.7 Public Review of the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report 2-7
2.8 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2-8
2.9 Impact and Mitigation Summary Tables 2-9
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3-1
3.1 Project Location and Existing Setting 3-1
3.1.1 Site Characteristics and Current Site Conditions 3-5
3.1.2 General Plan and Zoning 3-6
3.1.3 Surrounding Land Uses 3-6
3.2 Specific Plan 3-9
3.2.1 Specific Plan Purpose and Authority 3-9
3.2.2 Specific Plan Organization 3-10
3.2.3 Specific Plan Development Regulations 3-10
3.3 Project Characteristics 3-10
3.3.1 Residential Development 3-10
3.3.2 Access and Circulation 3-11
3.3.3 Parks, Recreation,and Open Space 3-17
3.3.4 Infrastructure Improvements 3-17
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3.3.5 Project Construction 3-29
3.4 Project Objectives 3-33
3.5 Required Permits and Approvals 3-33
3.5.1 Discretionary Actions 3-33
3.5.2 Other City Actions 3-34
3.5.3 Other Ministerial City Actions 3-34
3.5.4 Probable Future Actions by Responsible Agencies 3-35
4.0 SETTING, IMPACTS, AND MITIGATION MEASURES 4-1
4.1 Aesthetics 4.1-1
4.1.1 Setting 4.1-1
4.1.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.1-9
4.2 Air Quality 4.2-1
4.2.1 Setting 4.2-1
4.2.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.2-14
4.3 Biological Resources 4.3-1
4.3.1 Methodology 4.3-1
4.3.2 Setting 4.3-2
4.3.3 Special-Status Species 4.3-10
4.3.4 On-Site Delineation 4.3-16
4.3.5 Regulatory Framework 4.3-18
4.3.6 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.3-22
4.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 4.4-1
4.4.1 Setting 4.4-1
4.4.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.4-17
4.5 Hydrology and Water Quality 4.5-1
4.5.1 Setting 4.5-1
4.5.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.5-11
4.6 Noise and Vibration 4.6-1
4.6.1 Setting 4.6-1
4.6.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.6-11
4.6.3 Cumulative Impacts 4.6-28
4.7 Transportation 4.7-1
4.7.1 Setting 4.7-1
4.7.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.7-7
4.8 Tribal Cultural Resources 4.8-1
4.8.1 Existing Environmental Setting 4.8-1
4.8.2 Regulatory Setting 4.8-3
4.8.3 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.8-5
4.8.4 Cumulative Impacts 4.8-11
5.0 OTHER CEQA CONSIDERATIONS 5-1
5.1 Growth Inducing Impacts 5-1
5.2 Significant Irreversible Changes 5-2
5.2.1 Changes in Land Use Which Commit Future Generations 5-2
5.2.2 Irreversible Damage from Environmental Accidents 5-2
5.2.3 Consumption of Nonrenewable Resources 5-2
5.3 Effects Found Not to be Significant 5-3
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5.3.2 Cultural Resources 5-3
5.3.3 Energy 5-3
5.3.4 Geology and Soils 5-4
5.3.5 Hazards and Hazardous Materials 5-4
5.3.6 Land Use and Planning 5-5
5.3.7 Mineral Resources 5-5
5.3.8 Population and Housing 5-5
5.3.9 Public Services 5-5
5.3.10 Recreation 5-6
5.3.11 Utilities and Service Systems 5-7
5.3.12 Wildfire 5-7
5.4 Significant Unavoidable Environmental Impacts 5-7
6.0 ALTERNATIVES 6-1
6.1 No Project Alternative 6-2
6.1.1 Principal Characteristics 6-2
6.1.2 Analysis of the No Project Alternative 6-2
6.2 Reduced Density/Conservation Alternative 6-5
6.2.1 Principal Characteristics 6-5
6.2.2 Analysis of the Reduced Density/Conservation Alternative 6-5
6.3 Alternatives Considered but Not Selected for Further Analysis 6-8
6.4 Environmentally Superior Alternative 6-8
7.0 REFERENCES 7-1
8.0 LIST OF PREPARERS 8-1
APPENDICES
(Provided in Volume II)
A-1: NOTICE OF PREPARATION
A-2: NOP COMMENT LETTERS
A-3: PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING PRESENTATION
A-4: PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING SUMMARY
A-5: INITIAL STUDY
B: VILLA SERENA SPECIFIC PLAN
C: AIR QUALITY-GREENHOUSE GAS ASSESSMENT
D-1: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
D-2: SAN BERNARDINO KANGAROO RAT AND CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER ASSESSMENT D-3: NESTING BIRD AND CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER ASSESSMENT D-4: AQUATIC RESOURCES DELINEATION REPORT
E: GROUNDWATER RECHARGE DATA
F: NOISE ASSESSMENT
G-1: TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
G-2: VMT SCREENING EVALUATION
H: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT
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FIGURES AND TABLES
FIGURES
Figure 3.1: Regional and Project Location 3-3
Figure 3.2: Surrounding Land Use 3-7
Figure 3.3:Vehicular Access 3-13
Figure 3.4: 15th Street Improvements-Cross Section 3-15 Figure 3.5: 15th Street Extension-Cross Section 3-19 Figure 3.6: Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility 3-21 Figure 3.7: Recreation Features 3-23
Figure 3.8: Conceptual Basin Modification 3-27 Figure 3.9:Temporary Construction Easement and Curb-Gutter Cross Section 3-31 Figure 4.01: Cumulative Projects 4-3
Figure 4.2-1: Sensitive Receptors 4.2-7
Figure 4.3-1: Project Site Overview 4.3-5 Figure 4.3-2: Vegetation and Land Cover 4.3-7 Figure 4.3-3:Jurisdictional Resources 4.3-17
Figure 4.6-1:Typical A-Weighted Sound Levels 4.6-2 Figure 4.6-2: Ambient Noise Monitoring and Noise Receiver Locations 4.6-7 Figure 4.6-3:Temporary Noise Barrer Locations/Heights 4.6-17 Figure 4.6-4:Type and Location of Operational Noise Sources 4.6-23 TABLES
Table 2.A: Impact and Mitigation Summary 2-10 Table 3.A: Probable Future Actions by Responsible Agencies 3-35 Table 4.A: Cumulative Projects 4-5
Table 4.2.A: SCAQMD Maximum Daily Regional Emissions Thresholds 4.2-15 Table 4.2.B: Maximum Daily Localized Emissions Thresholds 4.2-15 Table 4.2.C: Overall Regional Construction Emissions 4.2-18 Table 4.2.D: Localized Construction Impacts 4.2-18 Table 4.2.E: Regional Operational Emissions Summary 4.2-19 Table 4.3.A: Vegetation and Other Cover Types on the Project Site 4.3-3 Table 4.3.B:Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands within the Project Site 4.3-16 Table 4.4.A: Global Warming Potential of Greenhouse Gases 4.4-2 Table 4.4.B: Potential Impacts of Global Warming and Expected Consequences for California 4.4-5 Table 4.4.C: Senate Bill 375 Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets 4.4-12 Table 4.4.D:Total Project GHG Emissions 4.4-20 Table 4.5.A: Summary of Existing Groundwater Recharge Volumes 4.5-3 Table 4.5.B: Descriptions of Beneficial Uses 4.5-5 Table 4.5.C: Locations of Beneficial Uses 4.5-6 Table 4.5.D: Summary of Post-Developed Groundwater Recharge Volumes 4.5-15 Table 4.6.A: Definitions of Acoustical Terms 4.6-2 iv \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TCI2201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\0-Cover-Title-TOC-VOL I.docx(10/22/24)
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
µg/m3 micrograms per cubic meter
15th Street Basin 15th Street Flood Control Basin AB Assembly Bill
ADT average daily traffic
Air Quality and Land CARB's Air Quality and Land Use Handbook: A Community Health Use Handbook Perspective
ALUCP Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
amsl above mean sea level
APN Assessor's Parcel Number
AQMP air quality management plan
BANL base ambient noise level
basin 15th Street control detention basin
Basin South Coast Air Basin
Basin Plan Santa Ana RWQCB Water Quality Control Plan BGEPA Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
BMP best management practices
BP before present
CAAQS California Ambient Air Quality Standards
CAFE Corporate Average Fuel Economy
CalEEMod California Emissions Estimator Model
CalEPA California Environmental Protection Agency
CALGreen Code California Green Building Standards Code Caltrans California department of Transportation
CARB California Air Resources Board
CAT California Climate Action Team
CCAA California Clean Air Act
CCR California Code of Regulations
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CESA California Endangered Species Act
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CGP Construction General Permit
CH4 methane
City Upland
CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level
CNPS California Native Plant Society
CO carbon monoxide
CO2 carbon dioxide
CO2e carbon dioxide equivalent
COA Conditions of Approval
Construction General NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Permit Construction and Land Disturbance Activities Order No. WQ 2022-0057- DWQ, NPDES No. CAS000002
County County of San Bernardino Flood Control District CRHR California Register of Historic Resources
CUP Conditional Use Permit
cy cubic yards
dB decibels
dBA A-weighted decibels
DIF Development Impact Fee
DOF California Department of Finance
DPM diesel particulate matter
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency EVA emergency vehicle access
FAR floor area ratio
FCAA federal Clean Air Act
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FESA federal Endangered Species Act
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
First Update CARB First Update to the Climate Change Scoping Plan GHG greenhouse gas
GWP global warming potential
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HFCs hydrofluorocarbons
HMMP Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program
IEUA Inland Empire Utilities Agency
in/sec inches per second
IPaC Information for Planning and Consultation
IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
IS/MND Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers
LCFS Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Leg equivalent continuous sound level
LID low-impact development
Lmax maximum instantaneous noise level
LOS level(s) of service
LST localized significance threshold
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
MMRP Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MMT CO2e million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent mpg miles per gallon
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
N2O nitrous oxide
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NO2 nitrogen dioxide
NOP Notice of Preparation
NOx nitrogen oxides
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NRHP National Register of Historic Places
03 ozone
OHWM ordinary high water mark
OPR Governor's Office of Planning and Research
PFCs perfluorocarbons
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PM particulate matter
PM10 particulate matter less than 10 microns in size PM2.5 particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size Porter-Cologne Act Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act of 1970 ppm parts per million
PPV peak particle velocity
PRC Public Resources Code
project Villa Serena Specific Plan Project
RCP reinforced concrete pipe
RCP Regional Comprehensive Plan
RMS root-mean-square
RTIP Regional Transportation Improvement Program RTP Regional Transportation Plan
RTP/SCS SCAG 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAA streambed alteration agreement
SAWCo San Antonio Water Company
SB Senate Bill
SBCFCD San Bernardino County Flood Control District
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SCE Southern California Edison
SCS sustainable communities strategy
SF6 sulfur hexafluoride
SHPO State Historic Preservation Officer
SIP State Implementation Plan
SMBMI San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
SO2 sulfur dioxide
Specific Plan Villa Serena Specific Plan
SR State Route
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SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TACs toxic air contaminants
TAZ traffic analysis zone
TMDL total maximum daily load
TPA Transit Priority Area
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
UUSD Upland Unified School District
VdB vibration velocity decibels
VMT vehicle miles traveled
VOC volatile organic compounds
vph vehicles per hour
watershed Santa Ana River Watershed
WECWC West End Consolidated Water Company
Working Group SCAQMD GHG CEQA Significance Threshold Working Group WQMP Water Quality Management Plan
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS EIR
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)this Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report(EIR) describes the potential environmental impacts of the Villa Serena Specific Plan Project(project) proposed by The Colonies Partners, L.P. (the project sponsor).
The City of Upland (City) is the CEQA Lead Agency for environmental review.
The purpose of this EIR is to inform City decision-makers, responsible agencies, and the general public about the proposed project and the potential physical environmental consequences of project implementation.This EIR also examines alternatives to the proposed project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce or avoid potentially significant physical environmental impacts to the extent feasible.This EIR will be used as an informational document by the City's Planning Commission and/or City Council, responsible agencies, and the public in their review of the proposed project and associated approvals, which are described below and in more detail in Chapter 3.0, Project Description.
1.2 PROPOSED PROJECT
The 9.16-acre project site consists of a portion of the existing 20.3-acre 15th Street flood control basin south of the Upland Hills Country Club in the central-eastern portion of Upland, San Bernardino County, California.The project site is bounded on the north by the Upland Hills Country Club,to the south by 15th Street and residential development,to the east by residential development, and to the west by residential development.The proposed project includes a General Plan Amendment and zone change to change the General Plan Land Use designation and zoning district for the project site, construction of 65 single-family residential units and the installation of ancillary features (e.g., landscaping, walls, street improvements). These improvements would be implemented through the proposed Villa Serena Specific Plan (Specific Plan)Area.
The proposed project includes the extension of 15th Street from the southwest corner of the project site to the current terminus of East 15th Street, which connects to Campus Avenue. This extension would allow primary project access from Campus Avenue.This gated access would provide primary residential access to the proposed development.The project also includes the development of a
0.15-acre public pocket park at East 15th Street and Fernando Avenue. Section 3.3 of the EIR identifies in further detail the project's various components.
Directly east of the area to be developed with residential uses,the remaining portion of the 15th Street Basin would be modified to retain necessary flood control capacity.An underground storm drain would convey flows through the site to relocated outlets in the modified basin. A new berm would be created between the flood control basin and the residential uses. From the top of the berm, a new slope would be graded to the bottom of the modified basin.The proposed floor of the modified basin is planned at an approximate elevation of 1,410 feet above mean sea level (amsl).
Modifications to the bottom of the remaining basin would be made from the toe of the new slope to a point approximately 900 linear feet to the east by grading the bottom of the basin in this area to an elevation of approximately 1,410 feet amsl from an existing elevation of 1,414 to 1,415 feet amsl. \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TCI2201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\1.0 lntroduction.docx(10/10/24) 1-1
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The excess cut material generated would be utilized as fill for the proposed new berm to be located at the western edge of the new basin as well as for fill within the project site.The basin modifications include the installation of a new basin outlet.To satisfy County of San Bernardino Flood Control District (County) criteria and City Public Works Department requirements,the basin would be retrofitted to accommodate a trapezoidal emergency spillway with a crest at an elevation of 1,426.6 feet amsl.The emergency spillway,with a base of 16 feet and a top width of 48.4 feet, would be installed at the end of Grove Avenue. A box weir outlet system would be designed to pass through a 200-or 500-year storm, with the emergency spillway providing discharge capacity for larger events. Sections 3.3.4 and 3.3.5 provide a detailed accounting of the basin modifications.
Discretionary actions by the City that would be necessary for development of the proposed project include environmental review, a General Plan Amendment/Rezoning, and approval of a Specific Plan, a Tentative Tract Map, and a Development Plan Review.
1.3 EIR SCOPE
A Mitigated Negative Declaration, supported by an Initial Study(IS/MND)was adopted for the proposed project by the City of Upland City Council on April 13, 2020, and a Notice of Determination (NOD)was filed on April 14, 2020.1 The IS/MND was subsequently challenged in the County of San Bernardino Superior Court in Friends of Upland Wetlands v. City of Upland.The court held that certain environmental impact discussions were inadequate and did not fully consider the potential scope of significant impacts; therefore,the IS/MND was "set aside".To move the project forward, the City elected to prepare an EIR to fully review the project's impact on the environment, including those issues raised during the legal challenge. Environmental issue topics subject to the challenge included aesthetics and scenic vistas; ambient noise; biological resources; and hydrology/groundwater recharge.The City has also elected to include evaluations of greenhouse gas emissions,transportation, and tribal cultural resources in the EIR.
The City circulated a Notice of Preparation (NOP) informing responsible agencies and interested parties that an EIR would be prepared for the proposed project.The NOP was published on February 8, 2022 and mailed to public agencies, organizations, property owners near the site, and individuals likely to be interested in the potential impacts of the proposed project. A scoping session was held as a public meeting on June 8, 2022,to solicit feedback regarding the scope and content of the EIR. Both verbal comments and written comments were received from members of the public during the scoping period and were considered during preparation of this EIR. Copies of the NOP, comment letters, and a summary of the verbal comments received are included in Appendix A.State CEQA Guidelines Section 15128 readily permits the use of other material "adequately examined" in a negative declaration or other document.Therefore, based on the analysis included in the Initial Study,the Court's decision in Friends of Upland Wetlands v. City of Upland, consultation with City staff, and review of the comments received during the scoping process,the following environmental topics are addressed in Chapter 4.0, Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures, of this EIR:
1 City of Upland. 2020. Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Villa Serena Specific Plan Project. April.
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• 4.1 Aesthetics
• 4.2 Air Quality
• 4.3 Biological Resources
• 4.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• 4.5 Hydrology and Water Quality
• 4.6 Noise
• 4.7 Transportation
• 4.8 Tribal Cultural Resources
It has been determined that the following potential environmental effects of the proposed project would be less than significant or have no impacts; therefore,these topics are "scoped out" and not further studied in detail in this EIR: agriculture and forestry resources, cultural resources, energy, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, land use, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, recreation, utilities and service systems, and wildfire. Each of these topic areas are addressed in the Initial Study(Appendix A-5). Chapter 5.0, Other CEQA Considerations, of this EIR provides a summary of the analysis and conclusions for each environmental topic evaluated in the Initial Study that is not further addressed in Chapter 4.0 of this EIR. Chapter 6.0 evaluates the Project alternatives.
The EIR has been previously circulated for a public review from May 28, 2024,to July 11, 2024, pursuant to Section 15105(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Due to a distribution error and the receipt of additional information,the City is conservatively "recirculating"the EIR for a second full 45-day review period.
1.4 REPORT ORGANIZATION
The purpose of this EIR is to provide environmental review of the project, such that the City will be able to use this EIR to satisfy CEQA for project-related permits or approvals and to provide CEQA analysis.This EIR is organized into the following chapters:
• Chapter 1—Introduction: Discusses the overall EIR purpose, provides a summary of the proposed project, describes the EIR scope, and summarizes the organization of the EIR. • Chapter 2—Summary: Provides an overview of the environmental process, identifies areas of potential controversy, summarizes the public review of the project to date, provides a summary of the impacts that would result from implementation of the proposed project, describes mitigation measures recommended to reduce or avoid potentially significant environmental impacts, and presents the alternatives to the proposed project. • Chapter 3—Project Description: Provides a description of the project site and the surrounding, details project characteristics, project objectives, and identifies required actions and approvals. • Chapter 4—Setting, Impacts,and Mitigation Measures: Describes the following for each technical environmental topic: (a) existing conditions (setting), (b) potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and their level of significance, and (c) mitigation measures recommended to reduce or avoid the identified potential impacts. Potential cumulative impacts \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TCI2201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\1.0 lntroduction.docx(10/10/24) 1-3
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are also addressed in each topical section. The significance of each potential impact is categorized before and after implementation of any recommended mitigation measure(s). • Chapter 5—Other CEQA Considerations: Provides an analysis of effects found not to be significant, including the Initial Study findings, growth-inducing impacts, unavoidable significant environmental impacts, and significant irreversible changes. • Chapter 6—Alternatives: Provides an evaluation of two alternatives to the proposed project in addition to the CEQA-required No Project Alternative.
• Chapter 7—References: Identifies the references used during preparation of the Draft EIR. • Chapter 8—Preparers: Identifies the preparers of the Draft EIR. • Appendices:2 Includes the technical and supporting data used to assess the project impacts presented in the EIR.
2 A complete hardcopy of the Draft EIR and all appendices are available for review at the City of Upland Community Development, Planning Division and the City of Upland Public Library.These documents are also available in their entirety online at: https://www.uplandca.gov/environmental-review . 1-4 \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\1.O Introduction.docx(10/10/24)
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2.0 SUMMARY
This chapter provides an overview of the proposed project and findings identified in this Recirculated Environmental Impact Report (EIR), prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), including a discussion of alternatives and cumulative project impacts.
2.1 PURPOSE OF CEQA AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT According to Section 15002 of the State CEQA Guidelines,the basic purposes of CEQA are to:
• Inform government decision makers and the public about the potential significant environmental effects of proposed activities;
• Identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced; • Prevent significant, avoidable damage to the environment by requiring changes in projects through the use of alternatives or mitigation measures when the governing agency finds the changes to be feasible; and
• Disclose to the public the reasons why a governmental agency approved the project in the manner the agency chose if significant environmental effects are involved.
CEQA requires that a project be reviewed to determine the environmental effects that would result if the project were approved and implemented.The City has the responsibility for preparing the EIR, processing the applications for approvals, and determining whether to approve the project and certify this EIR. As Lead Agency,the City has the authority to make decisions regarding discretionary actions relating to implementation of the project.
CEQA requires that the Lead Agency consider the information contained in the EIR prior to taking any discretionary action on a project.This EIR provides information to the Lead Agency and other public agencies,the general public, and decision-makers regarding the potential environmental impacts from the construction and operation of the project.The purpose of the public review of the EIR is to evaluate the adequacy of the environmental analysis in terms of compliance with CEQA.
Section 15151 of the State CEQA Guidelines states the following regarding standards from which adequacy is judged:
An EIR should be prepared with a sufficient degree of analysis to provide decisionmakers with information which enables them to make a decision which intelligently takes account of environmental consequences.An evaluation of the environmental effects of a proposed project need not be exhaustive, but the sufficiency of an EIR is to be reviewed in the light of what is reasonably feasible. Disagreement among experts does not make an EIR inadequate, but the EIR should summarize the main points of disagreement among experts.The courts have not looked for perfection but for adequacy,completeness, and a good faith effort at full disclosure.
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An EIR is the most comprehensive form of environmental documentation identified in CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, and it provides the information needed to assess the environmental consequences of a proposed project. EIRs are intended to provide an objective, factually supported, full-disclosure analysis of the environmental consequences associated with a proposed project that has the potential to result in significant, adverse environmental impacts.
Under CEQA(Public Resources Code Section 21002.1[a]):
The purpose of an environmental impact report is to identify the significant effects on the environment of a project,to identify alternatives to the project,and to indicate the manner in which those significant effects can be mitigated or avoided.
LSA has prepared this EIR under contract to the applicant pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15084(d)(4).As the City is responsible for the adequacy and objectivity of this EIR,the City has conducted its own independent review and verification of the analysis. Prior to certification,the Planning Commission and the City Council must independently review the methodologies used and the conclusions reached in the EIR.1 If certified by the City,the information included in and the conclusions reached in the EIR will therefore represent the City's independent judgment.
This Recirculated Draft EIR has been prepared utilizing information from City planning and environmental documents, applicant-provided technical studies, and other publicly available data.
Alternatives to the proposed project are also discussed, and mitigation measures that would offset, minimize, or otherwise avoid significant environmental impacts from the proposed project have been identified.The Recirculated DraftElR has been prepared in accordance with CEQA2 to inform City decision-makers, representatives of other affected/responsible agencies,the public, and other interested parties of the potential environmental consequences that may be associated with the approval and implementation of the project.
2.2 PROJECT UNDER REVIEW
This EIR has been prepared to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of implementation (i.e., construction and operation) of the proposed Villa Serena Specific Plan Project (project) submitted by The Colonies Partners, L.P. (the project sponsor).
The proposed project would include implementation of the proposed Villa Serena Specific Plan.The proposed Specific Plan would consist of the development of the project site (also referred to as the "plan area") with 65 single-family detached residential units, on-site active and passive recreational amenities, the extension of improvements along 15th Street, modification of a portion of the remaining basin, and construction of public open space improvements.The City has determined the
9.16 acre portion of the flood control detention basin comprising the project site to be a surplus parcel.The remaining 11.1 acres of the flood control detention basin, as modified, would be adequate for continued flood control operations pursuant to completion of modifications to portions of the basin made as part of the proposed project. Implementation of the proposed 1 State CEQA Guidelines, 2023.Sections 15084((e).
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Specific Plan would require a General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the site. Detailed project characteristics are provided in Section 3.2 of this Recirculated Draft EIR.
2.3 POTENTIAL AREAS OF CONTROVERSY
2.3.1 Notice of Preparation
A total of 13 commenters submitted written responses to the Notice of Preparation (NOP3).The NOP and comments received are included as Appendices A-1 and A-2 of the Recirculated Draft EIR, respectively. Comments in response to the NOP generally identified the following areas of potential concern:
• The assessment of impacts on-site biological resources,threatened species,wetlands, and natural communities
• Impacts related to flood control capacity of the basin, impacts to ground water recharge, and the potential for flooding
• Identification of appropriate mitigation to reduce or eliminate project impacts • Changes in the aesthetic character of the project area including obstruction of current views of the flood control basin and San Gabriel Mountains
• The volume and effect of air pollutants and greenhouse gases generated during construction and operation of the project
• The requirement for monitoring of ground disturbance to avoid potential impacts to Native American cultural material
• The project's consistency with local and regional planning goals
2.3.2 Public Scoping Meeting
A Public Scoping meeting was held on June 8, 2022, at the City of Upland City Council Chambers.The Public Scoping Meeting included a presentation providing a summary of the project (see Appendix A-3). Comments received during the Public Scoping meeting generally identified the following areas of concern.
• The past and current state of the basin, and the project's effect(s) on biological resources, wetlands, and natural community
• The effects of development/modification basin have on groundwater recharge and flood control capacity
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• Concerns regarding the aesthetic condition and safety of surrounding neighborhoods • The purpose and extent of the environmental process undertaken for the project A summary of the Public Scoping Meeting is provided in Appendix A-4.
2.4 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES This summary provides an overview of the analysis contained in the Initial Study(Appendix B) and Chapter 4.0 Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures, of this Recirculated Draft EIR.
2.4.1 Findings of the Initial Study
The Initial Study for the proposed project is included in Appendix A-5 to this EIR.The Initial Study identified (1) no impacts, (2) less than significant impacts, or(3) less than significant impacts with implementation of standard mitigation measures related to the following environmental issues:
• Agriculture and Forestry Resources • Mineral Resources • Cultural Resources • Population and Housing • Energy • Public Services
• Geology and Soils • Recreation
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Utilities and Service Systems • Land Use • Wildfire
The proposed project would be required to comply with standard Conditions of Approval (COA) required by the City for approval of all Major Use Permits.Applicable COAs are identified in the regulatory setting for each environmental topic. For a complete description of potential impacts identified in the Initial Study, please refer to the specific discussion within each topical section of the Initial Study(Appendix A-5). Chapter 5.0, Other CEQA Considerations, also includes a summary of the findings for each topic not discussed in the EIR.
This EIR has been drafted to address issues addressed in the trial court's ruling in Friends of Upland Wetlands v. City of Upland, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS-2010521, as well as additional topics of concern.This Recirculated Draft EIR analyzes the following resource topics::
• Aesthetics • Hydrology and Water Quality • Air Quality • Noise
• Biological Resources • Transportation
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Tribal Cultural Resources
2.4.2 Significant Impacts
CEQA defines a significant impact on the environment as "...a substantial, or 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 discussed in more detail in Chapter 4.0 of this Recirculated Draft EIR, impacts in the following topic areas would be potentially significant without the implementation of mitigation 2-4 \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TCI2201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\2.0 Summary Villa Serena.docx(10/10/24)
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measures, but would be reduced to a less than significant level if the mitigation measures recommended in this report are implemented:
• Biological Resources
• Noise
• Tribal Cultural Resources
Impacts related to all other environmental topics were determined to have, (1) no impact OR, (2) a less than significant impact, and did not warrant mitigation.
2.4.3 Significant Unavoidable Impacts
The mitigation identified in this Recirculated Draft EIR eliminates or reduced potential environmental impacts to a less than significant level;therefore,the project would not result in any significant and unavoidable impacts.
2.4.4 Cumulative Impacts
CEQA defines cumulative impacts as "two or more individual effects which, when considered together, are considerable, or which can compound or increase other environmental impacts." Section 15130 of the State CEQA Guidelines requires that an EIR evaluate potential environmental impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively significant.These impacts can result from the proposed project when combined with other past, present, or reasonably foreseeable future projects. As described in each environmental topic addressed in Chapter 4.0 of this Recirculated Draft EIR, the cumulative impacts analysis is based on information provided by the City on currently planned, approved, or proposed projects and regional projections for the area.All identified impacts of the proposed project would be individually limited and would not be cumulatively considerable.
Cumulative impacts would be less than significant.
2.4.5 Alternatives to the Project
In accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines (Section 15126.6), an EIR must describe a reasonable range of alternatives to the project, or to the project's location,that could attain most of the project's basic objectives while avoiding or substantially lessening any of the significantly adverse environmental effects of the project.The project intends to satisfy the following objectives:
• Create a distinctive community design with a well-designed entry, streetscapes, walls, and entry monument.
• Provide for architectural diversity within the community with varying residential floor plans and architectural styles.
• Provide for on-site recreational opportunities for residents through provision of common area open space within the community offering active and passive recreational amenities for all age groups.
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• Design a development plan which ensures the community is adequately served by public facilities, infrastructure, and utilities without the need for extensions or improvements to existing public facilities.
• Incorporate green and sustainable design features into the development plan.
The range of alternatives required in an EIR is governed by a "rule of reason"that requires the EIR to set forth only those alternatives necessary to permit a reasoned choice. CEQA states that an EIR should not consider alternatives "whose effect cannot be ascertained and whose implementation is remote and speculative."
The two alternatives to the proposed project discussed and analyzed in Chapter 6.0 of this EIR are:
• No Project Alternative: Under the No Project alternative, the project site would continue to be undeveloped. No modifications to the circulation network or infrastructure would occur. • Reduced Density/Conservation Alternative: Under the Reduced Density/Conservation alternative,the project site would be developed with residential uses, similar to the proposed project, but would be reduced in size in order to avoid impacts to the Scale broom scrub natural community on the project site. Under this alternative,the project site would be developed with 45 single-family residential units. Infrastructure improvements and the extension of 15th Street would still occur, although a reduced amount of open space would be provided on the project site.
2.5 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
CEQA permits the incorporation by reference of all or portions of other documents that provide information relevant to the project and the environmental analysis. Documents incorporated by reference must be available for public review at an office of the Lead Agency or other public location.The documents identified below are incorporated by reference, and where relevant,the information therein has been summarized throughout the EIR.
2.5.1 City of Upland General Plan (2015)
The State of California mandates that every city and county adopt a General Plan.The City's General Plan is considered its blueprint for the future. It lays out the vision for how the City would develop.
The General Plan itself, "...provides a comprehensive and integrated 'constitution'for growth and preservation in the City, which forms the basis for all other City plans, programs, ordinances and operations."
The individual elements of the City's General Plan may be reviewed at the City's Development Services Department and can be accessed online at https://www.uplandca.gov/general-plan-map .
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cumulative impacts.The City's General Plan Final EIR is available for review at the City's Community Development Department and can be accessed online at https://www.uplandca.gov/uploads/files/ DevelopmentServices/Environmental%20Review%20Documents/FINAL%2OGEN ERAL%2OPLAN%20 EIR%20with%20comments%2000MBINED.pdf
2.6 TECHNICAL STUDIES
A number of technical reports have been prepared to assess specific issues that may result from the construction and operation of the project. As relevant,the EIR analysis is supported by information obtained from the following technical studies, which have been included as appendices to this EIR.4 • B: Villa Serena Specific Plan (updated)
• C:Air Quality-Greenhouse Gas Assessment(updated)
• D-1: Biological Resources Technical Report (updated) • D-2: San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat and California Gnatcatcher Assessment • D-3: Nesting Bird and California Gnatcatcher Assessment • D-4:Aquatic Resources Delineation Report
• E: Groundwater Recharge Data
• F: Noise Assessment(updated)
• G-1:Traffic Analysis
• G-2:VMT Screening Evaluation
• H: Archaeological Survey Report
Due to the voluminous nature of the supporting technical information, complete copies of the following appendices are available for review online at the City's website at:
https://www.uplandca.gov/environmental-review .
A complete listing of all material cited in the Draft EIR is provided in Chapter 7.0.
2.7 PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 15105(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the Draft EIR has been provided to all parties who have previously requested notice,'during a public review extending from May 28, 2024, to July 11, 2024. Due to a distribution error and the receipt of additional information, including an updated biological resources technical study(included as Appendix B-1) and minor edits to the Specific Plan (included as Appendix B) relative to residential square footage,the City is recirculating the Draft EIR for a second full 45-day review period. The Notice of Completion and Notice of Availability of the Recirculated Draft EIR have been distributed as required by CEQA. During the 45-day public review period,the Recirculated Draft EIR and technical appendices have been made available for review.The Recirculated Draft EIR and supporting documentation is accessible for 4 Appendix A contains the following materials: NOP, NOP comment letters, Public Scoping Meeting material,and the Initial Study.
▪ Public Resources Code§21092(b)(3).
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review on the City's website at: https://www.uplandca.gov/environmental-review and at the following locations during the public review period:
City of Upland
Development Services Department/Planning Division
460 North Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday—Thursday
Upland Public Library
450 North Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Written comments and email comments related to this EIR should be addressed to:
City of Upland
Joshua Winter, Senior Planner
City of Upland Development Services Department/Planning Services Direct: (909) 931-4143 I Fax: (909) 931-4321
[email protected]
After the 45-day public review period, written responses to all comments on the Recirculated Draft EIR will be prepared.These responses will be available for review for a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearings before the City's Planning Commission and City Council, at which time the certification of the Final EIR will be considered.The Final EIR (which will include the Recirculated Draft EIR, the public comments and responses to the Draft EIR, and findings) will be included as part of the environmental record used during the consideration of the project by the City decision- makers.
2.8 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
When mitigation measures are required to avoid or reduce the severity of significant impacts, State law requires the adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).The MMRP is intended to ensure compliance during implementation of the program. An MMRP will be prepared for this EIR to comply with the requirements of State law'and considered by the City concurrently with certification of the Final EIR for the proposed project. 6 Public Resources Code§21081.6.
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2.9 IMPACT AND MITIGATION SUMMARY TABLES
Information in Table 2.A, Impact and Mitigation Summary, summarizes the recommended mitigation measures and COAs from the Initial Study and the mitigation measures identified in Chapter 4.0 of this EIR.Table 2.A is arranged in four columns: (1) impacts, (2) level of significance without mitigation, (3) mitigation measures, and (4) level of significance with mitigation.
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Table 2.A: Impact and Mitigation Summary
Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation AESTHETICS(EIR Section 4.1)
Threshold AES-1:Have a substantial adverse Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant effect on a scenic vista.
Threshold AES-2:Substantially damage scenic No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact resources,including,but not limited to,trees,
rock outcroppings,and historic buildings within
a state scenic highway?
Threshold AES-3:Substantially degrade the Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant existing visual character or quality of the site
and its surroundings(Public views are those that
are experienced from publicly accessible
vantage points).If the project is in an urbanized
area,it would conflict with applicable zoning
and other regulations governing scenic quality
Threshold AES-4:Create a new source of Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant substantial light or glare which would adversely
affect day or nighttime views in the area?
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES(Initial Study Section 3.3.2) a. Would the project convert Prime Farmland, No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact Unique Farmland,or Farmland of Statewide
Importance(Farmland)as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency,to non-
agricultural use?
b. Would the project conflict with existing No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact zoning for agricultural use,or a Williamson
Act contract?
c. Would the project conflict with existing No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact zoning for,or cause rezoning of,forest land
(as defined in Public Resources Code Section
12220(g)),timberland(as defined by Public
Resources Code Section 4526),or timberland
zoned Timberland Production(as defined by
Government Code Section 51104(g))?
d. Would the project result in the loss of forest No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact land or conversion of forestland to non-
forest use?
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation e. Would the project involve other changes in No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact the existing environment which,due to their
location or nature,could result in conversion
of Farmland,to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
AIR QUALITY(EIR Section 4.2)
Threshold AIR-1The proposed project would Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
Threshold AIR-2:The proposed project would Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
Threshold AIR-3:The proposed project would Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
Threshold AIR-4:Implementation of the Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant proposed project would result in other
emissions(such as those leading to odors)
adversely affecting a substantial number of
people?
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES(EIR Section 4.3) _
Threshold BIO-1:Have a substantial adverse Significant Mitigation Measure BIO-1 Designated Biologist(s).At least 30 days prior to the Less Than Significant effect,either directly or through habitat commencement of any project activities,the applicant shall modifications,on any species identified as a provide evidence to the City of Upland(City)that a candidate,sensitive,or special-status species in designated and qualified biologist(or biologists)has been local or regional plans,policies,or regulations, approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or by the California Department of Fish and (CDFW)and has been retained to perform surveys,prepare Wildlife or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service? and implement mitigation plans,and/or conduct monitoring activities.
The applicant shall provide evidence to the City that the responsibilities and authority of the designated biologist as established in the approved Streambed Alteration
Agreement EPIMS-SBR-24938-R6 between the CDFW and
the applicant(CDFW Permittee)are maintained throughout
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Table 2.A: Impact and Mitigation Summary
Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation Mitigation Measure BIO-2 Movement Out of Harm's Way.To reduce injury and mortality for the coastal whiptail,other special-status species,or wildlife not specifically referenced in the
mitigation measures included in the Draft Environmental Impact Report(EIR),the designated biologist shall be
present on site prior to and during all ground-disturbance and habitat-disturbing activities.The designated biologist shall be authorized and equipped to move out of harm's way any special-status species or other wildlife that would be injured or killed during project activities.Movement of wildlife out of harm's way should be limited to only those individuals that would otherwise by injured or killed,and individuals should be moved only as far as necessary to ensure their safety.
Mitigation Measure BIO-3 Nesting Birds.A pre-construction nesting survey shall be conducted by a CDFW-approved designated biologist at the appropriate time of day/night,during appropriate weather conditions,no more than 3 days prior to the initiation of project activities.Surveys shall encompass all suitable areas, including trees,shrubs,bare ground,burrows,cavities,and structures.Survey duration shall take into consideration the size of the property,the density and complexity of the
habitat,the number of survey participants,the survey
techniques employed,and shall be sufficient to ensure that the data collected are complete and accurate.Pre-
construction surveys shall focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting,including nest locations and nesting behavior(e.g.,copulation,carrying of food or nest materials, nest building,removal of fecal sacks,flushing suddenly from atypically close range,agitation,aggressive interactions, feigning injury or distraction displays,or other behaviors).If a nest is suspected but not confirmed,the qualified biologist shall establish a disturbance-free buffer until additional surveys can be completed,or until the location can be
inferred based on observations.The qualified biologist shall not risk failure of the nest to determine the exact location or status and will make every effort to limit the potential for nest predation as a result of the survey/monitoring efforts (e.g.,limit number of surveyors,limit time spent at/near the 2-12 \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\2.0 Summary Villa Serena.docx(10/10/24)
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation nest,scan the site for potential nest predators before
approaching,immediately depart nest area if indicators of stress or agitation are displayed).If a nest is observed but thought to be inactive,the qualified biologist shall monitor the nest for 1 hour(4 hours for raptors during the non- breeding season)prior to approaching the nest to determine its status.The designated biologist shall use their best professional judgment regarding the monitoring period and whether approaching the nest is appropriate.
In the event an active nest is confirmed,the designated biologist shall immediately establish a conservative buffer surrounding the nest based on their best professional
judgment and experience.The buffer shall be delineated to ensure that its location is known by all persons working within the vicinity but shall not be marked in such a manner that it attracts predators.Once the buffer is established,the designated biologist shall document baseline behavior,stage of reproduction,and existing site conditions,including
vertical and horizontal distances from proposed work areas, visual or acoustic barriers,and existing level of disturbance.
Following documentation of the baseline conditions,the
designated biologist may choose to adjust the buffer based on site characteristics,stage of reproduction,and types of project activities proposed at/near that location.The
designated biologist shall monitor the nest at the onset of project activities and at the onset of any changes in project activities(e.g.,increase in number or type of equipment, change in equipment usage)to determine the efficacy of the buffer.If the designated biologist determines that project activities may be causing an adverse reaction,the
designated biologist shall be empowered to adjust the
buffer accordingly.
The designated biologist shall be on site daily to monitor all existing nests,the efficacy of the established buffers,and to document any new nesting occurrences.The designated
biologist shall document the status of all existing nests, including the stage of reproduction and the expected fledge date.If a nest is suspected to have been abandoned or
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation minimum of 1 hour(4 hours for raptors),uninterrupted,
during favorable field conditions.If no activity is observed during that time,the designated biologist may approach the nest to assess the status.Daily on-site monitoring shall continue until there is no evidence of on-site nesting
activity.
Under the direction of the designated biologist,activities to discourage nesting on the project site(including moving equipment and materials daily,covering material with tarps or fabric,and securing all open pipes and construction
materials)shall be permitted.The designated biologist shall ensure that none of the materials used pose an
entanglement risk to birds or other species.
The designated biologist shall prepare and submit to the CDFW and the City weekly summary reports regarding active nesting species identified on site,the discovery of any new nests,the status/outcome of any previously identified nest, the buffer distances established for each nest,and any
adjustments made to the established buffers.Weekly
summary reports shall be submitted by the designated
biologist until there is no evidence of on-site nesting activity.
The CDFW shall be notified within 24 hours if project
activities result in the abandonment of or damage to a nest.
The designated biologist shall submit the results of the pre- construction nesting bird survey to the CDFW and the City prior to the commencement of project activities.
Mitigation Measure BIO-4 Crotch's Bumble Bee.The designated biologist shall conduct focused surveys within 1 year prior to vegetation removal and/or grading for the presence/absence of Crotch's bumble bee.Surveys shall be conducted during flying season
(between March 1 and September 1)when the species is
most likely to be detected aboveground by an approved
designated biologist familiar with Crotch's bumble bee
behavior and life history.
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activities.
If the species is identified on site,the applicant shall provide evidence to the City that"take"coverage has been obtained from the CDFW prior to the initiation of project activities.
Mitigation Measure BIO-5 Burrowing Owl.A burrowing owl pre-construction survey shall be conducted by a CDFW-approved designated
biologist at the appropriate time of day/dawn,during
appropriate weather conditions,and no more than 14
calendar days prior to the initiation of project construction activities.The survey shall include inspection of all burrows that exhibit typical characteristics of owl activity such as owls themselves,burrows,and owl sign at burrow
entrances,including pellets,feces,or other
"ornamentation",feathers,prey remains,whitewash,etc.
Survey duration shall take into consideration the size of the property,the density and complexity of the habitat,the
number of survey participants,the survey techniques
employed,and shall be sufficient to ensure the data
collected are complete and accurate.
In the event an active or occupied burrow is confirmed,the designated biologist shall immediately establish a
conservative buffer surrounding the burrow based on their best professional judgment and experience.The buffer shall be delineated to ensure that its location is known by all persons working within the vicinity but shall not be marked in such a manner that it attracts predators.Once the buffer is established,the designated biologist shall document
baseline behavior,stage of reproduction,and existing site conditions,including vertical and horizontal distances from proposed work areas,visual or acoustic barriers,and existing level of disturbance.Following documentation of baseline conditions,the designated biologist may choose to make
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equipment usage)to determine the efficacy of the buffer.If the designated biologist determines that project activities may be causing an adverse reaction,the designated biologist shall be empowered to adjust the buffer accordingly.
In the event burrowing owls are detected on or adjacent to the project site and cannot be completely avoided,a
Burrowing Owl Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall be
submitted to the CDFW for review and approval prior to
disturbance of the owl(s).The Burrowing Owl Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall include the number and location of occupied burrow sites that will be disturbed by the project; the proposed relocation,monitoring,and minimization
actions;and details on adjacent or nearby suitable habitat available to owls for relocation.If no suitable habitat is available nearby for relocation,details regarding the
creation of artificial burrows(numbers,locations,and types of burrows)shall be identified in the Burrowing Owl
Mitigation and Monitoring Plan.The Burrowing Owl
Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall also include an impact analysis consistent with the 2012 Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and shall identify mitigation,including
acquisition,permanent protection,and funding of mitigation lands for the loss of burrowing owl habitat.The applicant shall implement the Burrowing Owl Mitigation and
Monitoring Plan following CDFW review and approval.
Mitigation Measure BIO-6 Pre-Construction Survey/Sweeps.In addition to the surveys detailed in Mitigation Measures BI0-3(nesting birds),BIO-4 (Crotch's bumble bee),and BIO-5(burrowing owl),the
designated biologist(s)shall conduct pre-project surveys within the project site,access route(s)and staging area(s), and an appropriate buffer surrounding those areas no more than 3 days prior to initiating project activities.
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If any listed species(or sign of presence)is discovered,all project activities that could affect the listed species shall be halted.Notification shall be provided to the CDFW within 24 hours of the discovery.
The designated biologist(s)shall also conduct pre-activity sweeps within the project site(including access routes)and a 500-foot buffer surrounding the project site within 2 hours of initiating project activities.The pre-activity sweeps shall confirm and mark/map for avoidance the locations of any known nesting bird(s)and/or special-status species and shall verify that no additional/new nesting bird(s)and/or special- status species have occupied the project areas or adjacent habitats.
If any additional/new nesting bird(s)and/or special-status species(or sign of presence)are identified within or
adjacent to the project areas during the pre-activity sweep, the applicant(CDFW Permittee)shall determine whether
the proposed avoidance measures will be effective in fully avoiding impacts of the project on the identified resource(s) prior to initiating project activities.If full avoidance of listed species cannot be accomplished,the applicant(CDFW
Permittee)shall postpone the project and seek appropriate authorization for those impacts.
Threshold BIO-2:Have a substantial adverse Significant Mitigation Measure BIO-7 Streambed Alteration Agreement.Prior to the Less Than Significant effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive commencement of ground disturbance,the project natural community identified in local or regional applicant(the CDFW Permittee)shall provide evidence to plans,policies,and regulations or by the the City and the CDFW that applicable provisions outlined in California Department of Fish and Wildlife or the the final Streambed Alteration Agreement that are not United States Fish and Wildlife Service? specifically included as mitigation measures in the Draft EIR have been appropriately satisfied.
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation Mitigation Measure BIO-8 Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan.Within 3 months of project completion,the applicant or the City(as
determined by the CDFW)shall implement the CDFW-
approved Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program
(HMMP)to create 1.2 acres of mule fat scrub and to
enhance 0.3 acre of wetland within 1.5 acres at the far eastern portion of the basin(the"conservation area"or
"mitigation area").This area shall be maintained and
managed to improve habitat quality and shall meet the
success criteria established in the CDFW-approved HMMP.
As designated by the CDFW,the City,or the applicant(CDFW Permittee)shall report on the results of the maintenance and monitoring of the mitigation area pursuant to the terms of the Streambed Alteration Agreement.
OR
Mitigation Measure BIO-9 Purchase of Mitigation Bank Credits.The applicant(CDFW Permittee)shall purchase 1.5 acres of streambed
enhancement credits from CDFW-approved mitigation
bank(s).The applicant(CDFW Permittee)shall obtain CDFW
approval regarding the choice of the mitigation bank prior to credit purchase.The applicant shall provide evidence of purchase of the required credits to the City and CDFW no later than 30 days prior to initiation of project activities.
Threshold BIO-3:Have a substantial adverse Significant Mitigation Measure BIO-8 or BIO-9. Less Than Significant effect on state or federally protected wetlands
(including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal
pool,coastal,etc.)through direct removal,
filling,hydrological interruption,or other
means?
Threshold BIO-4:Interfere substantially with the Significant Mitigation Measures BIO-3 and BIO-5. Less Than Significant movement of any native resident or migratory
fish or wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors,or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
Threshold BIO-5:Conflict with any local policies Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant or ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
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Community Conservation Plan,or other
approved local,regional,or state habitat
conservation plan?
CULTURAL RESOURCES(Initial Study Section 3.3.5)
a. Would the project cause a substantial Significant Mitigation Measure CUL-1 In the event that pre-contact cultural resources are Less Than Significant adverse change in the significance of a discovered during project activities,all work in the historical resource pursuant to§15064.5? immediate vicinity of the of the find(within a 100-foot buffer)shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of the Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find.Work on the other portions of the project outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period.Additionally,the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI)Cultural Resource Department shall be contacted
as detailed within Mitigation Measure TCR-1,if any such find occurs and be provided information after the
archaeologist makes his/her initial assessment of the nature of the find,so as to provide Tribal input with regard to significance and treatment.
If significant Native American historical resources,as defined by CEQA(as amended,2015),are discovered and avoidance
cannot be ensured,the archaeologist shall develop a
Monitoring and Treatment Plan,the drafts of which shall be provided to the SMBMI for review and comment,as detailed in Mitigation Measure TCR-1.The archaeologist shall
monitor the remainder of the project and implement the
Plan accordingly.
If human remains or funerary objects are encountered
during any activities associated with the project,work in the immediate vicinity(within a 100-foot buffer of the find)shall cease and the County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and that code enforced for the duration of the project.
b. Would the project cause a substantial Significant Mitigation Measure CUL-1. Less Than Significant adverse change in the significance of an
archaeological resource pursuant to
§15064.5?
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation c. Would the project disturb any human Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required,though compliance with Less Than Significant remains,including those interred outside of Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and PRC Section 5097.98 is formal cemeteries? required.
ENERGY(Initial Study Section 3.3.6)
a. Would the project result in potentially Less Than Significant The project would comply with the CALGreen Code requirements and Title 24 efficiency Less Than Significant significant environmental impact due to standards,which would further improve energy efficiency during operation. wasteful,inefficient or unnecessary
consumption of energy resources,during
project construction or operation?
b. Would the project conflict with or obstruct a Less Than Significant The project would be required to comply with CBC and CALGreen Code in accordance with Less Than Significant state or local plan for renewable energy or Title 11(Zoning and Development)of the City Municipal Code pertaining to energy energy efficiency? conservation standards in effect at the time of construction.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS(Initial Study Section 3.3.7)
a.i) Would the project directly or indirectly No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact cause potential substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss,injury,or death
involving:(i.)Rupture of a known
earthquake fault,as delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map issued by the State
Geologist for the area of based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault?
a.ii) Would the project directly or indirectly Less Than Significant Standard Condition G-1 Prior to the approval of grading and/or building permits,the Less Than Significant cause potential substantial adverse effects, Applicant shall provide evidence to the City for review and including the risk of loss,injury,or death approval that on-site structures,features,and facilities have involving:(ii)Strong seismic ground been designed and will be constructed in conformance with shaking? applicable provisions of the most current edition of the CBC at the time of construction and the recommendations cited in Section 5 of the project-specific Geotechnical and
Infiltration Evaluation.Geotechnical recommendations
include,but are not limited to,remedial earthwork and/or ground improvement to provide a sufficient layer of
engineered fill or densified soil beneath the structural footings/foundations,as well as proper surface drainage devices and erosion control.Verification testing must be performed upon completion of ground improvements to
confirm that the compressible soils have been sufficiently densified.This condition shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Building and Safety Division.
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation a.iii) Would the project directly or indirectly Less Than Significant Standard Condition G-1. Less Than Significant cause potential substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss,injury,or death
involving:(iii)Seismic-related ground
failure,including liquefaction?
a.iv) Would the project directly or indirectly Less Than Significant Standard Condition G-1. Less Than Significant cause potential substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss,injury,or death
involving:(iv)Landslides?
b. Would the project result in substantial soil Less Than Significant Standard Condition G-1. Less Than Significant erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c. Would the project be located on a geologic Less Than Significant Standard Condition G-1. Less Than Significant unit or soils that is unstable or that would
become unstable as a result of the project,
and potentially result in on-or off-site
landslide,lateral spreading,subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
d. Would the project be located in expansive Less Than Significant Standard Condition G-1. Less Than Significant soil,as defined in Table 18-1-B of the
Uniform Building Code(1994),creating
substantial direct or indirect risks to life or
property?
e. Would the project have soils incapable of No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact adequately supporting the use of septic
tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for
the disposal of wastewater?
f. Would the Development Project directly or Significant Mitigation Measure GEO-1 Prior to the issuance of grading permits,the maximum Less Than Significant indirectly destroy a unique paleontological depth of ground-disturbing activities shall be provided to the resource or site or unique geologic City.If ground disturbance in excess of 15 feet is required, feature? the Applicant shall provide evidence to the City that a qualified paleontologist has been retained.Upon review of Project materials,the qualified paleontologist shall identify those areas of the Site that require monitoring.
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation the find within which construction activities shall not be allowed to continue.The buffer area parameters will be
determined by the project paleontologist in consultation with the City and project proponent,but shall not be less than 100 feet.Work shall be allowed to continue outside the buffer area.The paleontologist shall determine the need for paleontological construction monitoring in the vicinity of the find thereafter.
All paleontological resources unearthed by project
construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified paleontologist.At the paleontologist's discretion,and to reduce any construction delay,the grading and excavation contractor shall assist in removing rock samples for initial processing and evaluation of the find.The project proponent shall coordinate with the paleontologist and the City to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the resources.
Preservation in place(i.e.,avoidance)shall be considered the preferred treatment measure.If preservation in place is not feasible,treatment may include the implementation of paleontological data recovery/salvage excavations to
remove the resource from the project site along with
subsequent laboratory processing and analysis of the fossil specimens.
Any fossils encountered and recovered shall be prepared to the point of identification and catalogued before they are donated for final repository.Any fossils collected shall be curated at a public,non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials,such as the San Bernardino County Museum,if such an institution agrees to accept the fossils.If no institution accepts the fossil collection,they shall be donated to a local school in the area for educational
purposes.Accompanying notes,maps,and photographs
shall also be filed at the repository and/or school.
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Museum of Los Angeles County,and representatives of
other appropriate or concerned agencies to signify the
satisfactory completion of the Project and required
mitigation measures.This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS(EIR Section 4.4)
Threshold GHG-1:Generate greenhouse gas Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant emissions,either directly or indirectly,that may
have a significant impact on the environment?
Threshold GHG-2:Conflict with an applicable Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant plan,policy or regulation adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS(Initial Study Section 3.3.9) a. Would the project create a significant hazard Less Than Significant Compliance with all applicable federal,state,and local laws would ensure potential Less Than Significant to the public or the environment through the impacts related to the routine transport,use,or disposal of hazardous materials routine transport,use,or disposal of
hazardous materials?
b. Would the project create a significant hazard Less Than Significant Compliance with all applicable federal,state,and local laws,including but not limited to Less Than Significant to the public or the environment through Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations implemented by Title 13 of the CCR, reasonably foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
c. Would the project emit hazardous emissions No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials,substances,or waste within one-
quarter mile of an existing proposed school?
d. Would the project be located on a site which No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact is included on a list of hazardous materials
sites compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and,as a result would it
create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
e. For a project located within an airport land No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact 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 result
in a safety hazard or excessive noise for
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area?
f. Would project impair implementation of or Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
g. Would the project expose people or No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact structures,either directly or indirectly,to a
significant risk or loss,injury or death
involving wildland fires?
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY(EIR Section 4.5)
Threshold HYD-1:Violate any water quality Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant standards or waste discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially degrade surface or
groundwater quality?
Threshold HYD-2:Substantially decrease Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant groundwater supplies or interfere substantially
with groundwater recharge such that the project
may impede sustainable groundwater
management of the basin?
Threshold HYD-3:Substantially alter the existing Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant drainage patter of the sire 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(i)result in
substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site;(ii)
substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in
flooding on-or offsite;(iii)create or contribute
runoff water which would exceed the capacity
of existing or planned storm water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff;or,(iv)impede or
redirect flood flows?
Threshold HYD-4:In a flood hazard,tsunami,or Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant seiche zones,risk release of pollutants due to
project inundation?
Threshold HYD-5:Conflict with or obstruct Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant implementation of water quality control plan or
sustainable groundwater management plan?
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a. Would the project physically divide an No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact established community?
b. Would the project cause a significant Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than 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?
MINERAL RESOURCES(Initial Study Section 3.3.12)
a. Would the project result in the loss of Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant availability of a known mineral resource that
would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b. Would the project result in the loss of Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant availability of a locally important mineral
resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan,specific plan or other land use
plan?
NOISE(EIR Section 4.6)
Threshold NOI-1:Generation a substantial Significant Mitigation Measure NOI-1 Temporary Sound Barrier.Prior to the initiation of ground Less than Significant temporary or permanent increase in ambient (construction noise disturbance or construction activities,the applicant shall noise levels in the vicinity of the project in only) provide evidence to the City that required temporary sound excess of standards established in the local barrier(s)have been installed.The temporary noise general plan or noise ordinance,or applicable barrier(s)shall be sized and located as identified in Figure standards of other agencies? 4.6-3 of the Draft EIR(or Exhibit G of the Noise Assessment).
The following apply to any temporary sound barrier(s)
installed:
o The noise barrier(s)shall have a solid face from top to bottom.
o The temporary noise barrier(s)shall provide a
minimum transmission loss of 20 dBA(Federal
Highway Administration,Noise Barrier Design
Handbook).The noise barrier(s)shall be constructed
using an acoustical blanket(e.g.,vinyl acoustic curtain or quilted blankets)attached to the construction site
perimeter fence or equivalent temporary fence posts.
o The temporary noise barrier(s)shall be maintained
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weaknesses in the barrier(s)or openings between the
barrier(s)shall be promptly repaired.
o The temporary noise barrier(s)and associated
elements shall be complete removed,and the area of
installation shall be restored to pre-installation
condition upon the conclusion of grading and
construction activity.
Mitigation Measure NOI-2 All construction activities shall comply with Section
09.40.100(M)of the Upland Municipal Code limiting
construction activity to the hours between 7:00 a.m.and 6:00 p.m.on weekdays.
Mitigation Measure NOI-3 Construction contractors shall equip all construction equipment,fixed or mobile,with properly operating and
maintained mufflers,consistent with manufacturer's
standards.
Mitigation Measure NOI-4 All stationary construction equipment shall be placed in such a manner so that emitted noise is directed away from the nearest sensitive receiver.
Mitigation Measure NOI-5 Construction equipment staging areas shall located in a manner so that emitted noise is directed away from the
nearest sensitive receiver.
Mitigation Measure NOI-6 The Construction Contractor shall limit equipment and material delivers to the hours specified in Section
09.40.100(M)of the Upland Municipal Code.
Mitigation Measure NOI-7 Electrically powered air compressors and similar power tools shall be used,when feasible,in place of diesel
equipment.
Mitigation Measure NOI-8 No music or electronically reinforced speech from construction staff shall be permitted.
Threshold NOI-2:Generation excessive ground- Significant Mitigation Measure NOI-9 Vibration Reduction. During all construction-related Less Than Significant borne vibration or ground-borne noise levels? activities,the project applicant shall not use large,loaded trucks or heavy mobile equipment greater than 80,000
pounds within 50 feet of occupied residences.Instead,small rubber-tired or alternative equipment,as well as soil
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construction to reduce vibration effects on nearby
structures and their occupants.The City of Upland
Community Development Services Director,of their
designee,shall ensure this prohibition has been included in the plan set prior to the issuance of any construction-related permits.
Threshold NOI-3:Expose people residing or No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact working in the project area to excessive noise
levels from a private airstrip or an airport with a
land use plan or,where such a plan has not been
adopted,within 2 miles of a public airport or
public use airport.
POPULATION AND HOUSING(Initial Study Section 3.3.14)
a. Would the project induce substantial Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant 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. Would the project displace substantial No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact numbers of existing people or housing,
necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
PUBLIC SERVICES(Initial Study Section 3.3.15)
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:
a. Fire Protection? Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant b. Police Protection? Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant c. Schools? Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant d. Parks? Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant e. Other Public Facilities? Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TC12201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\2.0 Summary Villa Serena.docx«10/10/24» 2-27
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation RECREATION(Initial Study 3.3.16)
a. Would the project increase the use of Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant 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 Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
TRANSPORTATION(EIR Section 4.7)
Threshold TRA-1:Conflicts with a program,plan, Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant ordinance,or policy related to transit would be
considered significant if the project would:
1. Disrupt existing transit services or facilities.
This includes disruptions caused by project
access points or staging areas near streets
used by transit and transit stops/shelters;or
2. Interfere with planned transit services or
facilities;or
3. Conflict or create inconsistencies with
adopted transit system plans,guidelines,
policies,or standards.
Threshold TRA-2:The proposed project would Less than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less than Significant result in a significant project-generated VMT
impact if either of the following conditions
occur:
1. The baseline project-generated VMT per
service population exceeds the City of
Upland General Plan Buildout VMT per
service population;or
2. The cumulative project-generated VMT
service population exceeds the City of
Upland General Plan Buildout VMT per
service population.
Threshold TRA-3:Impacts related to hazards Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant would be considered significant if the project
would:
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1. Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature;or
2. Result in an incompatible land use.
Threshold TRA-4:Impacts related to emergency Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant access would be considered significant if the
project would:
1. Limit emergency vehicle access routes or
roadway facilities;or
2. Create a project site that is inaccessible to
emergency vehicles.
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES(EIR Section 4.8)
Threshold TCR-1:Would the project cause a Significant The following measures have been identified to address consultation with the Gabrieleno Less Than Significant substantial adverse change in the significance of Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation(Kizh Nation):
a tribal cultural resource,defined in Public
Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Retain a Native American Monitor Prior to Commencement feature,place,cultural landscape that is of Ground Disturbance Activities. geographically defined in terms of the size and a. The project applicant/lead agency shall retain a Native scope of the landscape,sacred place,or object American Monitor from or approved by the Gabrieleno with cultural value to a California Native Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation.The monitor shall American tribe,and that is:Listed or eligible for be retained prior to the commencement of any"ground- listing in the California Register of Historical disturbing activity"for the subject project at all project Resources,or in a local register of historical locations(i.e.,both on-site and any off-site locations that resources as defined in Public Resources Code are included in the project description/definition and/or section 5020.1(k). required in connection with the project,such as public improvement work)."Ground-disturbing activity"shall
include,but is not limited to,demolition,pavement
removal,potholing,auguring,grubbing,tree removal,
boring,grading,excavation,drilling,and trenching.
b. A copy of the executed monitoring agreement shall be submitted to the lead agency prior to the earlier of the commencement of any ground-disturbing activity,or the
issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground-
disturbing activity.
c. The monitor will complete daily monitoring logs that will provide descriptions of the relevant ground-disturbing
activities,the type of construction activities performed, locations of ground-disturbing activities,soil types,
cultural-related materials,and any other facts,
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discovered TCRs,including but not limited to,Native
American cultural and historical artifacts,remains,places of significance,etc.,(collectively,tribal cultural
resources,or"TCR"),as well as any discovered Native
American(ancestral)human remains and burial goods.
Copies of monitor logs will be provided to the project
applicant/lead agency upon written request to the Tribe. d. On-site tribal monitoring shall conclude upon the latter of the following(1)written confirmation to the Kizh from a designated point of contact for the project
applicant/lead agency that all ground-disturbing activities and phases that may involve ground-disturbing activities on the project site or in connection with the project are complete;or(2)a determination and written notification
by the Kizh to the project applicant/lead agency that no future,planned construction activity and/or
development/construction phase at the project site
possesses the potential to impact Kizh TCRs.
Mitigation Measure TCR-2 Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resource Objects (Non-Funerary/Non-Ceremonial).Upon discovery of any
Tribal Cultural Resource,all construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall cease(i.e.,not less than the surrounding 50 feet)and shall not resume until the discovered TCR has been fully assessed by the Kizh monitor and/or Kizh archaeologist.The Kizh will recover and retain all discovered TCRs in the form and/or manner the Tribe deems appropriate,in the Tribe's sole discretion,and for any purpose the Tribe deems appropriate,including for
educational,cultural and/or historic purposes.
Mitigation Measure TCR-3 Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary or Ceremonial Objects
a. Native American human remains are defined in PRC
5097.98(d)(1)as an inhumation or cremation,and in any
state of decomposition or skeletal completeness.
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation Resources Code Section 5097.98,are also to be treated
according to this statute.
b. If Native American human remains and/or grave goods
are discovered or recognized on the project site,then
Public Resource Code 5097.9 as well as Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 shall be followed.
c. Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per California Public Resources Code section
5097.98(d)(1)and(2).
d. Preservation in place(i.e.,avoidance)is the preferred manner of treatment for discovered human remains
and/or burial goods.
e. Any discovery of human remains/burial goods shall be kept confidential to prevent further disturbance.
The following measures have been identified to address consultation with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation(YSMN):
Mitigation Measure TCR-4 The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation(YSMN)Cultural Resources Department shall be contacted,as detailed in
Mitigation Measure CUL-1,of any pre-contact and/or
historic-era cultural resources discovered during project implementation,and be provided information regarding the nature of the find,so as to provide Tribal input with regards to significance and treatment.
Should the find be deemed significant,as defined by CEQA (as amended,2015),by a Monitoring and Treatment Plan
(Plan)shall be created by qualified archaeologist,in
coordination with YSMN.All subsequent finds shall be
subject to the Plan.The Plan shall allow for a monitor to be present that represents YSMN for the remainder of the
project,should YSMN elect to place a monitor on-site.
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation Lead Agency and/or applicant shall,in good faith,consult with YSMN throughout the life of the project.
Threshold 4.18-2:Would the project cause a Significant Mitigation Measures TCR-1 through TCR-5,as applicable Less Than Significant 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: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.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS(Initial Study Section 3.3.19) a. Would the project require or result in the Significant Mitigation Measure HYD-3 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit,the Applicant shall Less Than Significant relocation or construction of new or submit a Final Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP)to expanded water,wastewater treatment or the City of Upland for review and approval.Prior to grading stormwater drainage,electric power,natural permit approval,the project shall provide evidence that the gas,or telecommunications facilities,the Project design features identified in the Final WQMP have construction or relocation of which could been fully incorporated into the project plans.In accordance cause significant environmental effects? with the Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans prepared for the County of San
Bernardino Areawide Stormwater Program,National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number
CAS618036,Order Number R8-2010-0036,the Final WQMP
shall confirm performance standard calculations for each of the project site's drainage areas.Specifically,the Final WQMP shall detail low impact development(LID)best
management practices(BMPs)designed to retain the project Site's minimum storm water treatment capacity and design capture volume to ensure post-development storm water
runoff volume or time of concentration for the 2-year
frequency storm shall not exceed that of the pre-
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation development condition by more than five percent.The
proposed LID BMPs specified in the Final WQMP shall be
incorporated into the grading and development plans
submitted to the City for review and approval.Periodic
maintenance of any required BMPs,including landscaped
areas,during project occupancy and operation shall be in accordance with the schedule outlined in the WQMP.This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Department and Planning Division as
appropriate.
b. Would there be sufficient water supplies Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant available to serve the project and reasonably
foreseeable future development during
normal,dry and multiple dry years?
c. Would the project result in a determination Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant by the wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's
demand in addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
d. Would the project generate solid waste in Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant 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. Would the project comply with federal, Less Than Significant No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. Less Than Significant state,and local management and reduction
statutes and regulations related to solid
waste?
WILDFIRE(Initial Study Section 3.3.20)
a. Would the project substantially impair an No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
b. Would the project,due to slope,prevailing No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact 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?
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Environmental Impacts Level of Significance Conditions of Approval/Project Design Features/Regulatory Compliance Level of Significance without Mitigation Measures/Mitigation Measures with Mitigation c. Would the project require the installation or No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact 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. Would the project expose people or No Impact No Conditions of Approval or Mitigation Measures are required. No Impact structure to significant risks,including
downslope or downstream flooding or
landslides,as a result of runoff,post-fire
slope instability,or drainage changes?
CALGreen=California Green Building Standards Code
CCR=California Code of Regulations
CDFW=California Department of Fish and Wildlife
dBA=A-weighted decibels
PRC=Public Resources Code
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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This chapter describes the proposed Villa Serena Specific Plan Project (project) evaluated in this Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report(EIR). The proposed project includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and zone change to change the General Plan Land Use designation and zoning district for the project site, construction of 65 single-family residential units, and various on-and off- site infrastructure improvements.These improvements would be implemented through the proposed Villa Serena Specific Plan (Specific Plan)'.
Pursuant to Section 15124(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, this chapter begins with a description of the proposed project's location, objectives, and technical, economic, and environmental characteristics.This is followed by a summary of the intended uses of the EIR, including a list of agencies that are expected to use the EIR in their decision making, a list of required permits and other approvals required to implement the project, and a list of related environmental review and consultation requirements required by federal, State, or local laws, regulations, or policies.
3.1 PROJECT LOCATION AND EXISTING SETTING
The project site encompasses the existing, 20.3-acre 15th Street control detention basin (basin) located south of the Upland Hills Country Club in the central-eastern portion of Upland in San Bernardino County, California (see Figure 3.1).The City of Upland (City) has determined the western portion of the basin is a surplus parcel.The proposed residential uses would be developed on this
9.16-acre surplus parcel.The remaining portion of the basin is adequate for continued flood control operations pursuant to the completion of basin modifications that are a component of this project.
Maintenance access for the flood control facilities would be provided by a gated entry to the basin at the eastern edge of the developed site.The project site encompasses the following areas:
• An undeveloped 9.16-acre portion of the 15th Street flood control basin on the northeast corner of the intersection of Fernando Avenue and East 15th Street.This area is the planned for the development of 65 single-family residences, private community facilities, and ancillary features (residential development area).
• A 6.85-acre area within the 15th Street flood control basin that is outside but directly east of the footprint for residential development. Modifications to this portion of the basin (see Section
3.3.7) would retain the basin's stormwater and flood control capacity(modified basin). Project activities would impact 5.33 acres of this area.
• A 4.29-acre area at the extreme eastern boundary of the basin.This portion of the existing basin would remain unaffected by project activities.As detailed on the precise grading plan prepared for the project, no work, access, or storage is allowed within this area (conservation area). • A 0.78-acre area for the construction of the 15th Street extension and a public "pocket park" near the north end of Fernando Avenue
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The proposed project requires a 15-foot construction easement along the north of the residential development area with the existing Upland Hills Country Club golf course.The 0.62 acre temporary construction easement would allow the installation of a 1-foot curb and a 4-foot gutter along the northern property line.
The areas surrounding the project site consist of a mix of land uses, including residential, recreational, commercial, and public utilities. The project site is bounded on the north by the Upland Hills Country Club, to the south by 15th Street and residential development, and to the west by residential development. Notable adjacent land uses include the Mountain View residential gated community to the west,the Southern California Edison (SCE) Padua Substation to the northwest, and the Dry Dock Depot RV and Boat Storage to the southwest. Figure 3.2 identifies the on-site and surrounding land uses.
3.1.1 Site Characteristics and Current Site Conditions The project site is currently undeveloped with a flat to gently sloping topography.There are no public access points to the project site except for a gated maintenance entry east of 15th Street/13th Avenue.There is currently no direct connectivity to Campus Avenue via 15th Street. Chain-link fences and backyard fences and walls enclose parts of the west, east, and southern boundaries of the project site, and the northern boundary of the project site consists of a row of native trees separating the basin area from the adjacent Upland Hills Country Club.
As stated in the project specific Aquatic Resources Delineation Repot (ARDR) (see Appendix D-4) and as summarized in Section 4.3.4,the four drainage features within the project limits are mapped as freshwater emergent wetlands (PEM1Cx)2 in the National Wetland Inventory.3'4 A 2008 Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Reports for the 15th Street Flood Control Basin prepared in April 2008 located five wetland areas in the 15th Street Basin. All five, "...had at least a small pool of standing water, a feature excavated by vector control to support mosquito fish." Wetlands 5, 4, and 3 identified in this report are located in the same general areas as Drainages 1, 2, and 3, identified in ARDR delineation report (referenced below).
During the aquatic resources delineation survey(June 24 and August 15, 2022), the drainages were ere delineated using the United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (1987) 2 PEM1Cx=Palustrian (nontidal wetlands dominated by trees,shrubs, persistent emergent, emergent mosses and lichens); Emergent Persistent(characterized by erect, rooted herbaceous hydrophytes); Subclass Persistent(1) (species remain standing at least until the beginning of the next growing season); Water regime seasonally flooded (C)(surface water is present for extended periods especially early in the growing season, but is absent by the end of the growing season in most years);special modifier excavated (x)(wetland basins or channels that were excavated by humans). https://fwsprimary.wim.usgs.gov/wetlands/apps/wetlands-mapper/ 4 Per the National Wetlands Inventory,the wetlands and habitats mapped were, "...photo interpreted using 1 meter(or less)digital color infrared imagery from 2005." Field reconnaissance was conducted in August and September 2005 to, "...correlate varying signatures found on the photography to actual field conditions.Vegetation,soils, and hydrologic conditions were examined at field sites." s 2008. PCR Services Corporation,Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan, City of Upland 15`"Street Flood Control Basin, April.
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and the Arid West Supplement (2008) based on three wetland parameters: hydrophytic vegetation, wetland hydrology, and hydric soils.Jurisdictional non-wetland waters of the United States were delineated based on the limits of the ordinary highwater mark, where present, as determined by changes in physical and biological features, such as bank erosion, deposited vegetation or debris, and vegetative characteristics. The drainage features identified during the aquatic resources survey were either completely dry (Drainage 1) or had no surface water present but retained wet soil (Drainages 2-4). Based on the field delineation, including wetland sample locations, no areas meeting the criteria for federal wetlands were determined to be present within the project site.
Approximately 2.9 acres within Drainages 1-5 were determined to meet the definition of California Department of Fish and Wildlife jurisdictions streambeds (and adjacent jurisdictional vegetation.) Of this, 1.44 would be within the development area (either the residential development area or the modified basin), whereas 1.47 are in the conservation area at the eastern end of the flood control basin.
3.1.2 General Plan and Zoning
The City's General Plan designates the project site as "Public Utilities-Flood Control/Recharge" (PU- FC/R).The PU-FC/R land use designation allows for land uses that include city and neighborhood parks,flood control channels, and reservoir uses.
The project site is zoned "Public-Flood Control" (PB-FC). Permitted uses within the Public (PB) zoning district include public schools; parks and playgrounds; community centers; museums, cultural, and interpretive facilities; public libraries; governmental offices; police and fire stations; and hospitals.
Public uses permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) include large-scale facilities such as cemeteries, correctional institutions, major utilities, and other similar public works infrastructure and facilities.
3.1.3 Surrounding Land Uses
As stated above,the project site is in central-eastern Upland in an area surrounded by residential, recreational, commercial, and public utility uses (see Figure 3.2). Surrounding land uses are further described below.
• North of the Project Site:The project site is bordered to the north by the Upland Hills Country Club, which consists of a golf course and related private recreational facilities, and a single- family residential community that is bisected by East 16th Street. Farther north are additional single-family residential uses, including the Colonies, which is a master-planned single-family residential community.
• East of the Project Site:The project site is bound to the east by single-family residential uses and Cucamonga Creek, across which are additional single-family residential uses Red Hills Country Club. Single-family residential uses and Cucamonga Creek (channelized and concrete- lined) are farther east.
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RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT VILLA SERENA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT L SA OCTOBER 2024 UPLAND, CALIFORNIA
• South of the Project Site:The project site is bordered to the south by 15th Street, across which are single-family residential uses and a dry dock boat storage facility. Farther south of the project site is the Foothills Knolls STEM Academy of Innovation, a transitional kindergarten through 8th grade school in the Upland Unified School District (UUSD), and commercial uses along East Foothill Boulevard.
• West of the Project Site:The project site is bounded to the west by single-family residential uses and the SCE Padua Substation to the northwest. Farther east is North Campus Avenue, across which are commercial and single-family residential uses as well as the Sierra Vista Elementary School, which is also part of the UUSD.
3.2 SPECIFIC PLAN
The proposed project would include implementation of the proposed Villa Serena Specific Plan.The proposed Specific Plan would consist of the development of the project site (also referred to as the "plan area") with 65 single-family detached residential units, on-site active and passive recreational amenities, the extension of improvements along 15th Street, and construction of off-site public open space improvements.The City has determined the 9.16-acre portion of the flood control detention basin comprising the project site to be a surplus parcel.The remaining 11.1 acres of the flood control detention basin would be adequate for continued flood control operations pursuant to completion of modifications to portions of the basin made as part of the proposed project.
Implementation of the proposed Specific Plan would require a General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the site. Individual components of the proposed project are further discussed below.
3.2.1 Specific Plan Purpose and Authority
California Government Code (Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3,Article 8, Section 65450-65457, permits the adoption and administration of a specific plan as an implementation tool for elements contained in the local general plan. Specific plans must demonstrate consistency in regulations, guidelines, and programs with the goals and policies set forth in the general plan. The Government Code specifies that specific plans may be adopted either by resolution or by ordinance, and that the specific plan must be consistent with the general plan.The Government Code sets forth the minimum requirements and review procedures for specific plans including provision of a land use plan, an infrastructure and public services plan, criteria and standards for development, and implementation measures.The Government Code also states that specific plans may address any other subjects which, in the judgment of the city, are necessary or desirable for implementation of the general plan. In September 2015, the City adopted the "City of Upland General Plan", which addresses the State-mandated General Plan elements.
The Villa Serena Specific Plan (Specific Plan) establishes land use and development regulations designed to govern development of the project. In instances where the Specific Plan is silent, regarding a specific development standard or procedure for implementing the Specific Plan, Upland Municipal Code Zoning Code Title 17 (Planning and Zoning) would prevail.The Specific Plan provides a "blueprint"for development of the project establishing permitted uses, a land use plan,the development requirements, and design criteria for land development.The Specific Plan also establishes the procedures and requirements enabling City review and approval of development of \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TCI2201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\3.0 Project Description.docx«10/11/24» 3-9
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the project,thereby ensuring that the City's General Plan, as amended for the project site, is implemented.
3.2.2 Specific Plan Organization
The Specific Plan is organized into six sections, as described below. • Section 1: Introduction includes information about the project area's context and location, purpose of a Specific Plan, instructions on how to use the Specific Plan, and summary of the community engagement process.
• Section 2: Development Plan describes the proposed planned residential community and infrastructure improvements, including circulation, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and public utilities. Modifications to the flood control basin are also described. • Section 3: Development Regulations establishes the minimum standards and requirements for development of residential uses, common area open space, landscaping,fences, walls, signage, and lighting.
• Section 4: Design Criteria establishes architectural and landscape design principles and requirements for the proposed project.
• Section 5: Implementation and Administration describes the methods for implementation of development within the project site and administration of the Specific Plan. • Section 6: General Plan Consistency describes how the Specific Plan is consistent with the regulations,guidelines, and programs within the General Plan.
3.2.3 Specific Plan Development Regulations
As described previously,the Specific Plan includes regulations that govern design and development within the project site.These regulations establish the minimum standards and requirements for development of residential uses, common area open space, landscaping, fences, walls, signage, and lighting within the project site.The following development standards are included in the proposed Specific Plan: (1) General Site Development Standards; (2) Green and Sustainable Development Standards; (3) Permitted Uses and Structures; (4) Residential Development Standards; (5)Temporary Uses; (6) Open Space Development Standards; (7) Landscaping, Fencing, and Walls; (8) Signage; and (9) Lighting.The General Site Development Standards allow for a maximum of 65 residential units to be developed on the project site.
3.3 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
3.3.1 Residential Development
The proposed Specific Plan envisions and provides for development of a planned residential community on the project site. Approximately 9.16 acres of the project site would be developed with 65 single-family detached residential units for a residential density of 7.1 dwelling units per acre. Residential lots would range in size from 3,337 to 5,048 square feet. Various floor plans would 3-10 \\aznasunifiler2\projects\TCI2201 Villa Serena\03 Focused EIR\Draft EIR\October 2024 Draft EIR\DM only\3.0 Project Description.docx e10/11/24»