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2020-02-12 Planning Commision Regular MEETING - Agenda PacketCity Council Chambers City of Menifee 29844 Haun Road Planning Commission Menifee, CA 92586 Meeting Agenda Randy Madrid, Chair Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Benjamin Diederich, Vice Chair 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Robert Karwin, Commissioner Earl Phillips, Commissioner Cheryl Kitzerow, Director Chris Thomas, Commissioner Stephanie Roseen, Clerk AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATIONS None 5. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1. Approval of Minutes of January 22, 2020 8. CONSENT CALENDAR None 9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 9.1. General Plan Consistency Amendments - General Plan Amendment, PLN19- 0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19-0092 RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Second Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, based on the findings incorporated in the Second Addendum and the conclusion that no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances associated with the proposed project that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR); and 3. Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014, based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report and Resolution; and 4. Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council approval of Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report and Resolution. City of Menifee Planning Commission Agenda February 12, 2020 Page 2 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS None 11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS 12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES 13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS 14. ADJOURN Decorum Policy Notes Please use a speaker request form when you wish to address the Commissioners. The Commission anticipates and encourages public participation at its Commission meeting, both on agenda items and during the public comments period. Please use respect by not having your cell phones on, refrain from talking in the audience or outbursts that may be disruptive. While we encourage participation, we ask there be a mutual respect for the proceedings. Staff Reports Materials related to an item on this Agenda, including those submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection by contacting Stephanie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk, at (951) 672-6777 during normal business hours. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact Stephanie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk, at (951) 672-6777. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. City Council Chambers City of Menifee 29844 Haun Road Planning Commission Menifee, CA 92586 Meeting Minutes Robert P. Karwin, Chair Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Randy Madrid, Vice Chair 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Benjamin Diederich, Commissioner Earl Phillips, Commissioner Cheryl Kitzerow, Director Chris Thomas, Commissioner Stephanie Roseen, Clerk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Karwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Robert P. Karwin Chair Present Earl Phillips Commissioner Present Benjamin Diederich Commissioner Present Randy Madrid Vice Chair Present Chris Thomas Commissioner Present 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Commissioner Diederich made a motion to appoint Commissioner Madrid as the Commission Chair for 2020. Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion and it passed with the following vote: RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] MOVER: Benjamin Diederich SECONDER: Earl Phillips AYES: Karwin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas Chair Madrid made a motion to appoint Commissioner Diederich as the Commission Vice Chair for 2020. Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion and it passed with the following vote: RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] MOVER: Chris Thomas SECONDER: Randy Madrid AYES: Karwin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas 5. APPOINTMENTS TO THE MENIFEE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Karwin made a motion to appoint himself and Vice Chair Diederich to the Menifee Citizen Advisory Commission. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion and it passed as follows: 7.1 Packet Pg. 3 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J a n 2 2 , 2 0 2 0 6 : 0 0 P M ( A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S ) City of Menifee Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 2020 Page 2 RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] MOVER: Robert P. Karwin SECONDER: Chris Thomas AYES: Karwin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1. Presentation to Outgoing Assistant City Attorney, Ajit Thind Cheryl Kitzerow presented outgoing Assistant City Attorney Ajit Thind with a card and an award of recognition and appreciation on behalf of the Commission and staff. The Commission thanked Mr. Thind for his years of professionalism and support. City Engineer Jonathan Smith presented Mr. Thind with a Menifee street sign with his name on it and thanked him for his service to the City of Menifee. Mr. Thind thanked the Commission and City staff and expressed how incredible it has been working for the City. Mr. Thind said he has enjoyed watching the City grow and making friends at the City. 7. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS The agenda was approved unanimously with no modifications. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) There were no modifications 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9.1. Approval of Minutes of December 11, 2019 The minutes were approved with the following vote: RESULT: Accepted [Unanimous] MOVER: Earl Phillips SECONDER: Robert P. Karwin AYES: Karwin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas 10. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 11.1. Baker Medical, Plot Plan No. 2018-189 Associate Planner Desiree Bowdan presented the item. She reported on the project location, project description and elevation, background of the entitlement, general plan land use and zoning, project layout, environmental review, and the recommendation. Commissioner Karwin asked questions about access to the project. 7.1 Packet Pg. 4 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J a n 2 2 , 2 0 2 0 6 : 0 0 P M ( A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S ) City of Menifee Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 2020 Page 3 Chair Madrid opened the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m. City Clerk Sarah Manwaring confirmed that the hearing was legally noticed and correspondence received was added to the record and was located in blue folders for the Commission's review. Commissioner Karwin asked questions of the applicant's representative Lawrence E. Cole from Landmark Engineering. Also present was Tony Tonekaboni, project designer, representing the applicant. Chair Madrid closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m. ACTION 1. Conducted a Public Hearing; and 2. Adopted Resolution No. 20-480 approving Plot Plan No. 2018-189, a 5,417 Square Foot, 3-Story Medical Office Building on a 0.64-Acre Parcel, subject to the attached conditions of approval, and based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report. RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] MOVER: Robert P. Karwin SECONDER: Earl Phillips AYES: Karwin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. 13. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow wanted to recognize Planning Manager Lisa Gordon, who is no longer working for the City, but Ms. Gordon was not able to attend the meeting. Ms. Kitzerow reported on the following: the Draft Environmental Impact Review for Legado Specific Plan was out for review and the Commission has received copies; AB 1234 Ethics training was scheduled for January 29 at City Hall at 6 p.m.; and staff is scheduling a joint meeting workshop with City Council to provide market overview retail office and commercial and vehicle miles traveled overview. Ms. Kitzerow invited the Commission to a Active Transportation Plan Open House on January 30 from 4 - 6 p.m. at City Hall. Ms. Kitzerow provided an update on the Krikorian theater and said the project projected complete date is before the end of the year. Ms. Kitzerow ended her comments by saying happy birthday to Commissioner Earl Phillips. 14. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES Commissioner Deiderich reported the Menifee Citizen Advisory Committee (MCAC) selected Cal Fire Captain Wendi Miller as Menifee's Citizen of the Year. He said he looked forward to serving on MCAC again this year. Commissioner Phillips reported on his attendance at the CERT meeting and stated he will be working with Sun City residents in emergency preparedness planning. 7.1 Packet Pg. 5 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J a n 2 2 , 2 0 2 0 6 : 0 0 P M ( A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S ) City of Menifee Planning Commission Minutes January 22, 2020 Page 4 15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS There were no new requests. 16. ADJOURN Chair Madrid adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. ____________________________ Sarah A. Manwaring, City Clerk 7.1 Packet Pg. 6 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J a n 2 2 , 2 0 2 0 6 : 0 0 P M ( A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S ) CITY OF MENIFEE SUBJECT: General Plan Consistency Amendments - General Plan Amendment, PLN19-0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19- 0092 MEETING DATE: February 12, 2020 TO: Planning Commission PREPARED BY: Doug Darnell, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: Lisa Gordon, Planning Manager APPROVED BY: Cheryl Kitzerow, Community Development Director APPLICANT: City of Menifee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Second Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, based on the findings incorporated in the Second Addendum and the conclusion that no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances associated with the proposed project that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR); and 3. Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014, based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report and Resolution; and 4. Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council approval of Change of Zone No. PLN19- 0092 based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report and Resolution. PROJECT DESCRIPTION General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 is a City initiated General Plan Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element as follows: 9.1 Packet Pg. 7 City of Menifee Planning Commission General Plan Consistency Amendments, PLN19-0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19-0092 February 12, 2020 Page 2 of 7 1. Add Policy No. LU-1.11 to clarify that a single-family residential dwelling on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot is permissible on parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013, with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. The proposed policy further clarifies that a proposed dwelling on a non- conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan and Development Code and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare; and Change the General Plan land use designation of two parcels as follows: a. Site 1 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 - Change the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac. min. land use designation on the southeastern portion of an approximately 19.69- acre property to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) land use designation, which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and b. Site 2 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 - Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98-acre property from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to a Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation. Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 is a City-initiated Change of Zone proposed for the same parcels described above as follows: 1. Site 1 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 - Change the zoning of an approximately 19.69-acre property from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and 2. Site 2 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 - Change of zoning of an approximately 2.98-acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. PROJECT LOCATION The proposed Land Use Element policy amendment applies Citywide to various residentially designated undeveloped parcels that are inconsistent with the General Plan. However, the proposed General Plan Land Use and Change of Zone amendments also apply to specific locations as follows:  Site 1 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 is located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive. To the north of the site is multi-family residential development (Villagio Apartment Homes), to the south is undeveloped hillside area, to the west is the I-215 Freeway and single-family residential development beyond, and to the east is single-family residential development. 9.1 Packet Pg. 8 City of Menifee Planning Commission General Plan Consistency Amendments, PLN19-0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19-0092 February 12, 2020 Page 3 of 7 Project Location  Site 2 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-290-014 is located at the west side of Evans Road and southerly of Garbani Road. To the north and west of the site is the Menifee Valley Middle School, to the south is a single-family residential dwelling, and to the east of the site is vacant undeveloped land. Project Site 9.1 Packet Pg. 9 City of Menifee Planning Commission General Plan Consistency Amendments, PLN19-0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19-0092 February 12, 2020 Page 4 of 7 Project Location BACKGROUND In December 2013, the City adopted its current General Plan, which included a Land Use Element establishing General Plan land uses for all properties within the City’s boundaries. The General Plan currently does not include a policy or guidance for undeveloped parcels designated for residential land use per the General Plan in which the parcel size is inconsistent with the General Plan for the property. There are properties in various locations throughout the City where this occurs. Absent a policy for such properties, a legal interpretation is not to allow development (including a single-family dwelling) on such parcels. This applies even if the dwelling can meet the development standards of the Development Code. Lately, this has become a growing issue for owners of such property who are seeking flexibility that would offer them viable residential use of their property. The proposed amendment intends to address this concern. Unrelated to the policy issue described above, General Plan land use amendments for two parcels in different locations are included with this proposal based on the following background and circumstances: Site No. 1 - APN 336-090-004 In April of 2006, the County of Riverside approved Plot Plan No. 19469 for development of a 148-unit senior apartment complex on the 19.69-acre property. Site 1: APN 336-090-004 Project Site 9.1 Packet Pg. 10 City of Menifee Planning Commission General Plan Consistency Amendments, PLN19-0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19-0092 February 12, 2020 Page 5 of 7 On October 20, 2009, the Menifee City Council approved a revision to the Plot Plan (PP19469R1/PP 2009-080) to allow additional dwelling units within the project totaling 221 units. The revised Plot Plan application was processed concurrent with a General Plan Amendment (GPA1057) to change the general plan land use of the site from Medium High Density Residential (CD: MHDR) (5-8 du/acre) to Community Development: High Density Residential (8-14 du/acre). Since 2009, project improvements to the site have included grading of the site and street/driveway paving. In early 2019, Kensington West, LLC submitted a Plot Plan application (Plot Plan No. 2019-078) for a new senior apartment project (Mariposa Senior Apartments) that would include 230 units, an increase in units above the 221 units approved in 2009. Following the City’s initial review comments of May 24, 2019, the applicant indicated they would not pursue approvals for the new project and instead will proceed with the existing 221-unit project approved in 2009 (PP19469R1). However, the project review revealed a General Plan land use inconsistency (described further in the discussion below) to be resolved for the approved project to proceed consistent with the General Plan. Site No. 2 - APN 360-280-014 A single-family residential dwelling was constructed on this property in 2003, prior to the City’s incorporation and adoption of the current General Plan, which designated the property as Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF). DISCUSSION This proposal intends to add policy to the General Plan Land Use Element to allow for reasonable accommodation (or permitting) of a single-family residential dwelling on residentially designated, undeveloped parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013. This applies to parcels with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan Land Use designation. This policy is consistent with, and intends to support housing production goals of the Housing Element of the General Plan and State Housing Element law. The addition of this policy will provide certainty and clarity for residential properties that do not meet the density standards of the General Plan. Without such policy, the legal interpretation has been to prohibit single-family dwellings on properties that are inconsistent with General Plan density. These would generally be parcels not meeting the minimum lot size requirements of the zone, where zoning is consistent with the General Plan. This interpretation, however, unreasonably restricts residential use of such properties, which otherwise may be suitable for a single-family dwelling. Alternately, the proposed policy provides a reasonable opportunity for a single- family dwelling, if the dwelling can meet all other development standards of the residential zone, and would not be detrimental to the public, health safety and welfare. General Plan Land Use Amendments and Changes of Zone Site No. 1 - APN 360-290-014: As described above, this 19.69-acre property was entitled for a 221-unit senior housing development in 2009. Since then, grading of the site and street/driveway paving improvements have occurred. Because of the substantial investment in 9.1 Packet Pg. 11 City of Menifee Planning Commission General Plan Consistency Amendments, PLN19-0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19-0092 February 12, 2020 Page 6 of 7 site improvements already made, the project entitlement is still in effect and valid. Recently, staff discovered a portion of the previously approved development that is inconsistent with the General Plan. While a majority of the project area is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) land use designation on the northwesterly portion of the site (approximately 60 percent of the site), a portion of the project is within Rural Mountainous (RM) (10-acre Minimum) land use designation and is not consistent with the General Plan. The proposed General Plan Amendment will correct and clean up this inconsistency by establishing the 8.1-14R land use designation for the entire property. The proposed Change of Zone will establish Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning for the entire property that is consistent with the proposed General Plan land use. These changes are clean-up amendments that will allow the previously approved development to proceed consistent with the City’s General Plan. Site No. 2 - APN 360-290-014: A single-family residential dwelling currently occupies this 2.98- acre property and has occupied the property since 2003, before the City’s incorporation. Upon its adoption in 2013, the City’s General Plan applied the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to this property rendering the existing single-family residential use inconsistent with the General Plan. The proposed General Plan Amendment will establish the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) designation appropriate for the existing single-family use of the property. The proposed Change of Zone will establish the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) zoning for the property consistent with the proposed General Plan land use. These changes are clean-up amendments that will establish consistency between the current residential land use and the City’s General Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The City of Menifee Community Development Department determines that no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances associated with the proposed project that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects identified in the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), and recommends adoption of an Addendum to the General Plan FEIR. The Addendum is attached. FINDINGS Findings for the Second Addendum to the General Plan Final EIR, General Plan Amendment, and Change of Zone are included in the draft resolutions for each. PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed project was noticed on January 30, 2020 for the February 12, 2020 Planning Commission hearing. The public notices were published within The Press Enterprise. Notices were also mailed to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site and to anyone requesting a notice. On-site posting was also completed for Sites #1 and #2. All relevant public agencies were also notified of the public hearing. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution - Second Addendum to General Plan Final EIR 2. Second Addendum - General Plan Final EIR 9.1 Packet Pg. 12 City of Menifee Planning Commission General Plan Consistency Amendments, PLN19-0014, and Change of Zone, PLN19-0092 February 12, 2020 Page 7 of 7 3. Appendix A for Second Addendum 4. Resolution - General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 5. General Plan Amendment Resolution - Exhibit 1 6. Resolution - Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 7. Change of Zone Resolution - Exhibit 1 8. Notice of Public Hearing 9. Notification Radius Maps 9.1 Packet Pg. 13 RESOLUTION NO. PC 20-_________ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. PLN19-0014 AND CHANGE OF ZONE NO. PLN19-0092 WHEREAS, in August of 2019, the City of Menifee initiated applications for (1) the approval of a General Plan Amendment (PLN19-0014); and (2) the approval of a Change of Zone (PLN19-0092), (collectively, the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the proposed project includes amending the General Plan Land Use Element to add Policy No. LU-1.11 clarifying that, a single-family residential dwelling on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot is permissible on parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013, with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density; and WHEREAS, the proposed project includes General Plan land use amendments for two parcels as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the land use designation of an approximately 19.69-acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac min. land use designation on the southeastern portion of the parcel to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) land use designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98-acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to the Rural Residential 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation; and WHEREAS, the proposed project includes Change of Zone is for the same parcels described above as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the zoning of an approximately 19.69- acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change of zoning of an approximately 2.98-acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential, 1-Acre Min. (RR1) Zone; and WHEREAS, the City is the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”); and 9.1.a Packet Pg. 14 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - S e c o n d A d d e n d u m t o G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - WHEREAS, the approval of the General Plan Amendment, and Change of Zone constitutes a discretionary approval, which is part of a “project” as that term is defined in CEQA Guidelines § 15378 and which itself requires review under CEQA; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2013, the City of Menifee City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-347 certifying that the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, which analyzed the environmental impacts which would result from the City’s adoption of the General Plan, had been prepared in full compliance with CEQA (the “FEIR”); and WHEREAS, on February 5, 2014 the City of Menifee City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-353 approving an Addendum (First Addendum) to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report in conjunction with their approval of the Housing Element of the City of Menifee General Plan; and WHEREAS, in connection with the proposed Project, an Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, dated February 12, 2020 (herein referred to as the “Addendum”), a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department and attached as Exhibit 1, has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines in order to determine whether any significant environmental impacts which were not identified in the General Plan FEIR would result from the proposed Project or whether previously identified significant impacts would be substantially more severe in connection with the proposed Project; and WHEREAS, on January 9, 2020, the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) found the proposed Project (General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 and Change of Zone PLN19-0092) consistent with the 2014 March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on February 12, 2020, where the public was allowed to comment on the proposed Project including the Second Addendum to the General Plan FEIR; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered all of the comments received from the public as well as the information provided by the City’s staff regarding environmental review. NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee hereby recommends that the City Council make the following findings as established by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Section 1. That the Addendum was prepared for the proposed Project in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. Section 2. That, based upon the evidence submitted and as demonstrated by the analysis included in the Addendum, none of the conditions described in Sections 15162 or 15163 of the CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR or negative declaration have occurred; specifically: 9.1.a Packet Pg. 15 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - S e c o n d A d d e n d u m t o G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - (a) There have not been any substantial changes in the "project" that require major revisions of the General Plan FEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; (b) There have not been any substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the proposed Project is undertaken that require major revisions of the General Plan FEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and (c) There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the General Plan FEIR was certified as complete and adopted, that shows any of the following: i. the proposed Project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the General Plan FEIR; ii. significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the General Plan FEIR; iii. mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would, in fact, be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the proposed Project, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives; or iv. mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the General Plan FEIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives. Section 3. In connection with the proposed Project and this Planning Commission’s review of the Second Addendum to the General Plan FEIR, this Planning Commission has independently reviewed the Second Addendum to the General Plan FEIR and has exercised its independent judgment in making the findings and determinations set forth herein. Section 4. Pursuant to the above findings, this Planning Commission determines that the General Plan FEIR, together with the Second Addendum, satisfy all of the requirements of CEQA and are adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for the proposed Project and, therefore, hereby recommends City Council approval and adoption of the Second Addendum to the General Plan FEIR for the proposed Project. 9.1.a Packet Pg. 16 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - S e c o n d A d d e n d u m t o G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12 day of February 2020. Randy Madrid, Chair Attest: Stephanie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk Approved as to form: V. Thai Phan, Assistant City Attorney 9.1.a Packet Pg. 17 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - S e c o n d A d d e n d u m t o G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - PC Resolution Exhibit No. 1 SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2012071033) General Plan Amendment No. PLN 19-0014 and Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 Lead Agency: CITY OF MENIFEE Community Development Department 29844 Haun Road Menifee, California 92586 Contact: Mr. Douglas Darnell, AICP 951.723.3744 Prepared by: CITY OF MENIFEE Community Development Department 29844 Haun Road Menifee, California 92586 Contact: Mr. Douglas Darnell, AICP 951.723.3744 February 12, 2020 9.1.b Packet Pg. 18 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | ii February 12, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................................... iii 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2. BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................ 2 1.3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 2 1.4. LEAD AGENCY AND DISCRETIONARY APPROVALS................................................................................... 3 1.5. SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS FOR AN ADDENDUM .............................................................. 4 1.6. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE ............................................................................................................ 5 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING ......................................................................................................... 6 2.2 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................................................................... 6 Regional Vicinity Map .............................................................................................................................. 8 Local Vicinity Map.................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3 INTENDED USES OF THE EIR ADDENDUM ............................................................................................. 10 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM .............................................................................................................. 11 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND ANALYSIS ................................................................................................ 13 4.1 AESTHETICS .......................................................................................................................................... 13 4.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES .......................................................................................... 16 4.3 AIR QUALITY ......................................................................................................................................... 20 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 24 4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES......................................................................................................................... 30 4.6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS ............................................................................................................................ 33 4.7 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION ............................................................................................................... 38 4.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .............................................................................................. 40 4.9 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY ...................................................................................................... 44 4.10 LAND USE AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 50 4.11 MINERAL RESOURCES .......................................................................................................................... 52 4.12 NOISE ................................................................................................................................................... 55 4.13 POPULATION AND HOUSING ................................................................................................................ 60 4.14 PUBLIC SERVICES .................................................................................................................................. 62 4.15 RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................ 67 4.16 TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC .......................................................................................................... 69 4.17 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCE .............................................................................................................. 74 4.18 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................... 76 4.19 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE ........................................................................................... 80 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................................................. 83 9.1.b Packet Pg. 19 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | iii February 12, 2020 LIST OF ACRONYMS ACOE Army Corps of Engineers ADT Average Daily Traffic BMPs Best Management Practices CAP Climate Action Plan CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife CGC California Government Code CHRIS California Historical Resources Information System DPEIR Draft Program Environmental Impact Report DTSC Department of Toxic Substance Control DU dwelling units EIR Environmental Impact Report EMWD Eastern Municipal Water District EPA Environmental Protection Agency FEIR Final Environmental Impact Report GHG greenhouse gas GP General Plan HCP Habitat Conservation Plan I Interstate LOS level of service MARB March Air Reserve Base MSHCP Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan NAHC Native American Heritage Commission NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System RHNA Regional Housing Needs Assessment RDA Redevelopment Agency RMC Menifee Municipal Code RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAG Southern California Association of Governments 9.1.b Packet Pg. 20 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | iv February 12, 2020 SCAQMP South Coast Air Quality Management Plan SCH State Clearinghouse SEMS Safety and Environmental Management Systems SKR Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat SoCal Southern California SOI Sphere of Influence SR State Route SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan U.S. United States USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service WQMP Water Quality Management Plan 9.1.b Packet Pg. 21 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 1 February 12, 2020 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1. PURPOSE This second Addendum to the Certified City of Menifee General Plan and Supporting Documents Final Program Environmental Impact Report (GP FPEIR) (The Planning Center/DCE, December 18, 2013) (State Clearinghouse No. 2012071033) has been prepared by the City of Menifee in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.), the CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Chapter 3 § 15000 et seq.), and City of Menifee CEQA Guidelines Resolution No. 13-316, to address minor changes to the General Plan Program (as defined below), as a result of the proposed amendment to the General Plan land use element. This project is a City initiated General Plan Amendment to amend the General Plan Land Use Element text and amend the land use designation and change the zone of two parcels in separate locations. General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014: The General Plan text amendment adds Land Use Element Policy No. LU-1.11 clarifying that, a single-family residential dwelling on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot is permissible on parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013, with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. The proposed policy further clarifies that a proposed dwelling on a non-conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan and Development Code and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare. The General Plan land use amendments for the two parcels is as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the land use designation of an approximately 19.69- acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac min. land use designation on the southeastern portion of the parcel to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) land use designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98- acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation. Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092: The proposed Change of Zone is for the same parcels described above as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the zoning of an approximately 19.69-acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change of zoning of an approximately 2.98-acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 22 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 2 February 12, 2020 1.2. BACKGROUND CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN AND EIR The Menifee General Plan (General Plan) (The Planning Center/DCE, December 2013) was adopted by Resolution No. 13-347 on December 18, 2013. The City of Menifee General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (GP FEIR) (The Planning Center/DCE, December 2013) (State Clearinghouse No. 2012071033) was certified by Resolution No. 13-347 on December 18, 2013. Since its certification, 1 Addendum to the GP FEIR has been prepared to address the potential environmental impacts resulting from minor changes to the General Plan; see Section 1.6, Incorporation by Reference. 1.3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS CEQA Guidelines § 15164 states the following with respect to an Addendum to an EIR: a) The lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. b) An addendum to an adopted negative declaration may be prepared if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred. c) An addendum need not be circulated for public review but can be included in or attached to the final EIR or adopted negative declaration. d) The decision making body shall consider the addendum with the final EIR or adopted negative declaration prior to making a decision on the project. e) A brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to Section 15162 should be included in an addendum to an EIR, the lead agency’s findings on the project, or elsewhere in the record. The explanation must be supported by substantial evidence. CEQA Guidelines § 15162, Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations, states the following with respect to Subsequent EIRs: (a) When an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; 9.1.b Packet Pg. 23 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 3 February 12, 2020 (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the Negative Declaration was adopted, shows any of the following: (A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration; (B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR; (C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or (D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. (b) If changes to a project or its circumstances occur or new information becomes available after adoption of a negative declaration, the lead agency shall prepare a subsequent EIR if required under subdivision (a). Otherwise the lead agency shall determine whether to prepare a subsequent negative declaration, an addendum, or no further documentation. When only some changes or additions to a previously certified EIR are necessary and none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines § 15162 are met, CEQA allows the lead agency to prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR (CEQA Guidelines § 15164(a)). 1.4. LEAD AGENCY AND DISCRETIONARY APPROVALS This 2nd Addendum to the Certified GP FEIR documents the City’s consideration of the potential environmental impacts resulting from the minor changes to the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning as follows: General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014: The General Plan text amendment adds Land Use Element Policy No. LU-1.11 clarifying that, a single-family residential dwelling on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot is permissible on parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013, with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. The proposed policy further clarifies that a proposed dwelling on a non-conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan 9.1.b Packet Pg. 24 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 4 February 12, 2020 and Development Code and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare. The project also includes General Plan land use amendments for two parcels as follows: 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the land use designation of an approximately 19.69- acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac min. land use designation on the southeastern portion of the parcel to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) land use designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98- acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation. Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092: The proposed Change of Zone is for the same parcels described above as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the zoning of an approximately 19.69-acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change of zoning of an approximately 2.98-acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi- Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. This 2nd Addendum also explains and documents the City’s decision that a subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is not required. 1.5. SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS FOR AN ADDENDUM Based upon the analysis of potential environmental consequences anticipated to occur as a result of Project implementation (see Section 4.0, Environmental Checklist and Analysis), the City has determined that:  The primary basis for the changes to the Program is to add policy to the General Plan Land Use Element allow for reasonable accommodation (or permitting) of a single-family residential dwelling on residentially designated, undeveloped non-conforming parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013. This applies to parcels with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan Land Use designation density. This policy is consistent with, and intends to support housing production goals of the Housing Element of the General Plan and State Housing Element law. In addition, the changes in land use and zoning will establish residential land use and zoning consistent with previously approved senior housing development on one parcel and an existing residential dwelling on another parcel and will also establish consistency between General Plan land use and zoning for each parcel.  The Project’s proposed changes involves minor policy change that merely clarifies that single-family 9.1.b Packet Pg. 25 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 5 February 12, 2020 homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single- family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. The proposed General Plan land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments to establish residential land use and zoning consistent with previously approved senior housing development on one parcel and an existing residential dwelling on another parcel. The proposed amendments do not result in physical impacts. Because no new significant environmental effects or substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects would occur with Project implementation, major revisions to the GP FEIR would not be required.  No substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the proposed General Plan Amendment and change of zone is being undertaken that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; thus, major revisions to the GP FEIR would not be required. The added data does not substantially change the GP FEIR circumstances, but rather adds a policy to the Land Use Element to clarify that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013), and includes General Plan land use and zoning as clean-up amendments to establish residential land use and zoning consistent with previously approved senior housing development on one parcel and an existing residential dwelling on another parcel.  The Project’s proposed changes involve minor policy and consistency amendments that would not increase in development intensity beyond what was considered under the Certified GP FEIR. The proposed changes would merely clarify that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013), and establish residential land use and zoning consistent with previously approved senior housing development on one parcel and an existing residential dwelling on another parcel and will also establish consistency between General Plan land use and zoning for each parcel. Project implementation would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of significant effects previously identified in the GP FEIR. For these reasons, although the Project necessitates some changes to the GP FEIR, it would not satisfy any of the conditions that warrant preparation of a Subsequent EIR. Therefore, as Lead Agency, the City has determined that preparation of an Addendum is appropriate. 1.6. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE CEQA Guidelines § 15150 encourage environmental documents to incorporate by reference other documents that provide relevant data and analysis. The documents outlined below, which were utilized during preparation of this second Addendum to the GP FEIR, are a matter of public record and are hereby incorporated by reference. These documents are available for review at the City of Menifee Community Development Department at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, and on the City’s website at http:// www.cityofmenifee.us/.  Menifee General Plan (The Planning Center/DCE, December 18, 2013) – Adopted by 9.1.b Packet Pg. 26 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 6 February 12, 2020 Resolution No. 13-347 on December 18, 2013, and as amended since original adoption.  Menifee General Plan Implementation Plan – Adopted December 18, 2013 and as amended since original adoption.  City of Menifee General Plan and Supporting Documents Final Environmental Impact Report (The Planning Center/DCE, September 2013) – State Clearinghouse No. 2012071033. Certified by Resolution No. 13-347 on December 18, 2013.  Addendum to the City of Menifee General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (The Planning Center/DCE, February, 2014). Adopted by Resolution No. 14-353 on February 5, 2014. 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING The City of Menifee (City) is located in Western Riverside County and is bounded on the north by the unincorporated Riverside County and the City of Perris, on the south by the Cities of Murrieta and Temecula, on the east by the unincorporated Riverside County community of Winchester, and on the west by the cities of Canyon Lake and Lake Elsinore and unincorporated Riverside County; see Exhibit 2-1, Regional Vicinity Map. Regional access to the City is provided via Interstate 215 (I-215), an Inland Empire freeway that traverses the City in a north-south orientation. The incorporated City limits encompass approximately 46.6 square miles, as shown on Exhibit 2-2, Local Vicinity Map. The City’s sphere of influence is contiguous with the corporate City limits. As such, the total planning area for the City is 46.6 square miles, which includes a broad array of land uses, ranging from residential of varying densities and non-residential uses, to semi-rural and agricultural. 2.2 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. PLN19-0014 The proposal is a Citywide General Plan Land Use Element text amendment to add a policy (Policy No. LU-11) clarifying that single-family dwellings may be allowed on legal non-conforming parcels with Residential General Plan land use designations, consistent with the existing land use designation and zoning and subject to the development standards of the Development Code. Additionally, General Plan land use map amendments are proposed for two parcels as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the land use designation of an approximately 19.69- acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac min. land use designation on the southeastern portion of the parcel to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) land use designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98- acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public 9.1.b Packet Pg. 27 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 7 February 12, 2020 Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation. CHANGE OF ZONE NO. PLN19-0092 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the zoning of an approximately 19.69-acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change of zoning of an approximately 2.98-acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 28 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 8 February 12, 2020 CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 2ND ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN CERTIFIED FEIR Regional Vicinity Map Exhibit 2-1 9.1.b Packet Pg. 29 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 9 February 12, 2020 CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 2ND ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN CERTIFIED FEIR Local Vicinity Map Exhibit 2-2 9.1.b Packet Pg. 30 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 10 February 12, 2020 2.3 INTENDED USES OF THE EIR ADDENDUM This second (2nd) Addendum to the Certified GP FEIR documents is the City’s consideration of the potential environmental consequences anticipated to occur, as a result of the Project’s proposed changes to the Land Use Element, which are necessary to clarify that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). The proposed changes will also establish residential land use and zoning consistent with previously approved senior housing development on one parcel and an existing residential dwelling on another parcel and will also establish consistency between General Plan land use and zoning for each parcel. This Addendum also explains and documents the City’s decision that a subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is not required. The City of Menifee is the Lead Agency and has approval authority over the General Plan. AGENCIES This City of Menifee, as the Lead Agency for this proposed Project, will use this Addendum EIR in consideration of the proposed General Plan amendment. This Addendum to the EIR will also provide environmental information to other agencies affected by the Project, or who have an interest in the Project. LIST OF PERMITS AND OTHER APPROVALS Upon its adoption by the Menifee City Council, the proposed General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone would serve to clarify that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). The proposal will also serve to establish residential land use and zoning consistent with previously approved senior housing development on one parcel and an existing residential dwelling on another parcel and will also establish consistency between General Plan land use and zoning for each parcel. The Project involves approval of the following City of Menifee entitlements: PLN19-0092, General Plan Amendment: The General Plan text amendment adds Land Use Element Policy No. LU-1.11 clarifying that, a single-family residential dwelling on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot is permissible on parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013, with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. The proposed policy further clarifies that a proposed dwelling on a non-conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan and Development Code and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare. The General Plan land use amendments for the two parcels is as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the land use designation of an approximately 19.69- acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac min. land use designation on the southeastern portion of the parcel to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) land use designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98- acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public 9.1.b Packet Pg. 31 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 11 February 12, 2020 Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation. PLN19-0092, Change of Zone: The proposed Change of Zone is for the same parcels described above as follows: 1) Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004 Change the zoning of an approximately 19.69-acre property located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and 2) Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014 Change of zoning of an approximately 2.98-acre property located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Second (2nd) Addendum to the Certified City of Menifee General Plan and Supporting Documents Final Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Consistency. 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Menifee Community Development Department - Planning Division 29844 Haun Road Menifee, California 92586 3. Contact Person and Telephone Number: Mr. Doug Darnell, AICP, Senior Planner, 951.723.3744 4. Project Location: City of Menifee, County of Riverside; see Section 2.1, Project Location and Setting. 5. Project Sponsor’s Name and Address: City of Menifee Community Development Department 29944 Haun Road Menifee, California 92586 6. General Plan Designation: Various 7. Zoning: Various 8. Description of the Project: See Section 2.2, Project Characteristics. 9. Environmental Setting: See Section 2.1, Project Location and Setting. 10. Public Agency Approvals and Recommendations: See Section 2.3, Intended Uses of the Addendum EIR. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 32 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 12 February 12, 2020 11. California Native American Tribal Consultation Have California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project area requested consultation pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1? If so, has consultation begun? Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1 requires a lead agency to consult with any California Native American tribe that requests consultation and is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project prior to the release of a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, or EIR. As this environmental document is an Addendum to an EIR, AB52 consultation with California Native American tribes is not required. However, it is noted that the City has initiated the Project’s tribal consultation process in compliance with SB18. The City has provided SB18 notification to following California Native American tribes for the proposed project:  Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians;  Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians;  Cabazon Band of Mission Indians;  Cahuilla Band of Indians;  Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians;  Morongo Band of Mission Indians;  Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indian  Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians;  Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians;  Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians; and  Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla 9.1.b Packet Pg. 33 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 13 February 12, 2020 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND ANALYSIS This Section provides an analysis of the potential environmental consequences anticipated to occur as a result of Project implementation. This Section is patterned after the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G Checklist. Each of the environmental topical areas presented below includes the following: a summary of the Certified City of Menifee General Plan and Supporting Documents Final Environmental Impact Report (GP FEIR) conclusions; a brief discussion supporting the finding that the impact was adequately addressed in the FEIR; and a listing of the General Plan Policies (see Appendix A, Relevant General Plan Policies, for the Policy text in its entirety) and FEIR mitigation measures applicable to the Project. This section supports the findings that only some changes/additions to the previously certified GP FEIR are necessary and none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines § 15162 are met. 4.1 AESTHETICS Would the Project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? 4.1.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions GP FEIR Section 5.1, Aesthetics, analyzes impacts concerning aesthetic resources, as summarized below: Scenic Vista: Implementation of the General Plan is not expected to degrade views of scenic resources in the City. At full General Plan buildout, development in many parts of the City would intensify urban development in currently undeveloped areas. Portions of the City that are currently vacant land or farmland would be developed with a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional uses. Scenic features include gently sloping alluvial fans, rugged mountains and steep slopes, mountain peaks and ridges, rounded hills with boulder outcrops, farmland and open space. Scenic vistas provide views of these features from public spaces. Many of the scenic resources are outside the City limits and beyond the planning area boundary. Scenic views from Menifee include the San Jacinto Mountains to the northeast and east; the San Bernardino Mountains to the north; the San Gabriel Mountains to the northwest; and the Santa Ana Mountains to the west and southwest. The Canyon Lake Reservoir lies next to the west City boundary. Implementation of General Plan policies related to scenic vistas and adherence to the Municipal Code, impacts from the General Plan would not substantially degrade scenic vistas in Menifee and would be less than significant. Substantially Damage Scenic Resources: Implementation of the proposed General Plan would not result in damage to any historic buildings or significant rock outcroppings within a state Scenic highway. However, implementation of the proposed General Plan would make improvements to McCall Boulevard and Menifee Road including widening to six lanes, curb, gutter, NEV/bike lanes, sidewalks, landscaped parkways. Also, Ethanac Road/SR-74 would be widened to six to eight lanes. Development of these improvements would involve the removal of ornamental and natural landscapes. As part of the roadway cross-section, 9.1.b Packet Pg. 34 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 14 February 12, 2020 landscaping would be installed along roads. The City is committed to preserving the environment and its natural resources, which are important to the heritage, character, economy, and overall quality of life of the community. The City’s goal is that scenic highway corridors are preserved and protected from change which would diminish the aesthetic value of lands adjacent to the designated routes. Policies and actions in the proposed General Plan express the City’s vision for balanced growth and ensure that new development is integrated into the natural topography. Adherence to the design standards of the City’s ordinances and commercial design guidelines and implementation of the policies of the General Plan would ensure that future development that would be accommodated by the General Plan would be developed in a manner that would not cause significant impacts on scenic resources. New projects would be required to preserve viewsheds and view corridors. Further, because scenic highways are not officially designated, impacts are considered be less than significant. Degrades Visual Character: General Plan Program implementation could substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the Planning Area. However, the General Plan is intended to enhance visual character qualities. Future development would be required to implement the General Plan’s goals and policies, and would be subject to design review consistent with the City Specific Plans, Subdivision, Grading and Development Codes. Thus, negative impacts to visual character would be less than significant. Source of Light and Glare: Sources of light and glare exist within the confines of the City, including building lighting (interior and exterior), security-lighting, sign illumination, and parking-area lighting. These sources are mostly associated with the multifamily residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Single-family, rural, and semirural residential development spread across the valley are also sources of nighttime light. Other sources of nighttime light and glare include street lights and vehicular traffic along roadways. Additionally, there is some ambient lighting from surrounding communities and roadways. Lighting in a rural context, especially glaring light, has the potential to impact the visual quality of the dark nighttime sky and natural open space areas. Future development in accordance with the proposed General Plan would allow for development of currently undeveloped parcels and alteration, intensification, and redistribution of some existing land uses. Because the City and surrounding area are largely undeveloped, the lighting associated with improvements and structures of future development projects could increase nighttime light and glare within the City. There are portions of the City that would be developed with more light-intensive land uses under the proposed General Plan (e.g., conversion of vacant land or underutilized areas into residential, commercial, or industrial uses). Sources of light and glare from new development or redevelopment would include lighting needed to provide nighttime street and building illumination, security lighting, nighttime traffic, sign illumination, and lighting associated with construction activities. Undeveloped portions of the City; redevelopment of underutilized areas; and replacement, expansion, or refurbishment of existing development in other areas would introduce new sources of light and glare that may adversely affect day or nighttime views and impact sensitive biological resource areas such as wildlife corridors, open space, and conservation areas. The County of Riverside General Plan Harvest Valley/Winchester and Sun City/Menifee Valley Area Plans recognize that the nighttime sky is an attraction for residents of the valley. The plan also recognizes that wildlife habitat areas can be adversely impacted by artificial lighting. Additionally, nighttime lighting from the Menifee area has an impact on views from the Mount Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, which requires darkness for clear nighttime viewing. Chapter 6.01 of the City’s Municipal Code, Dark Sky, Light Pollution requires restrictions on outdoor lighting, including low-pressure sodium lighting as the preferred 9.1.b Packet Pg. 35 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 15 February 12, 2020 lamp type; shielding of fixtures; and limited hours of operation of most outdoor lighting. Additionally, all future development projects that would be accommodated by the proposed General Plan would be required to comply with California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations), which outlines mandatory provisions for lighting control devices and luminaires. Adherence to County and City regulations and implementation of the policies of the proposed General Plan would ensure that light and glare from new development and redevelopment projects accommodated by the General Plan would be minimized and that significant impacts would not occur. 4.1.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 – This 19.69-acre parcel is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single-family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. In 9.1.b Packet Pg. 36 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 16 February 12, 2020 addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning aesthetics has been discovered, since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning aesthetics than anticipated in the GP FEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy CD-1.1 through 1.5  Policy CD-2.1 through 2.3  Policy CD-3.1 through 3.22  Policy CD-4.1 through 4.11  Policy CD-5.1 through 5.8  Policy CD-6.1 through 6.9 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation required. 4.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, 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) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing 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) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in 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? 4.2.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions 9.1.b Packet Pg. 37 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 17 February 12, 2020 FEIR Section 5.2, Agricultural Resources, analyzes impacts concerning farmland, as summarized below: Conversion of Farmland: The General Plan would result in the conversion of 522 acres of designated Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, and Unique Farmland to a non-agricultural use. The City does not have any prohibitions that prevent the transition of agricultural land uses to urban land uses. Prime Farmland (162 acres): The Prime Farmland in the City is all along the northern and eastern boundaries. The Prime Farmland along the north City boundary would be designated RR1 (Rural Residential, 1 unit per acre minimum). The Prime Farmland on the east City boundary would be designated Menifee North Specific Plan and Menifee Valley Ranch Specific Plan. Limited agriculture is expected and encouraged in the RR1 designation. However, large commercial agriculture operations are not anticipated in the RR1 designation. Farmland of Statewide Importance (218 acres): The Farmland of Statewide Importance in the City is mostly in two areas: one on the northwest City boundary and the second on the east City boundary. • The area on the northwest city boundary would be designated Economic Development Corridor (EDC) and 2.1–5 du/acre Residential (2.1-5R) in the proposed General Plan. Agricultural use is not among the list of permitted uses in the EDC designation. Limited agriculture and animal keeping would be permitted in the 2.1-5R designation; however, large commercial agricultural operations are not feasible in a designation where lot sizes would range from 0.2 to 0.5 acres. • The area on the east City boundary would be designated 5.1–8 du/acre Residential (5.1-8R) and Recreation (OS-R). Agricultural uses are not listed as permitted uses for the 5.1-8R designation. The part of this area designated OS-R is in the bed of Salt Creek and is required for flood control use during and after storms; it is thus not available for permanent agricultural use. • The remaining Farmland of Statewide Importance is scattered in three small areas. Unique Farmland (142 acres): The Unique Farmland in the City is scattered in several small areas. Two of the areas would be designated EDC in the proposed General Plan; the remainder are in residential designations (RR1 and 2.1-5R). Agricultural uses would not be permitted in the EDC designation. The City is focusing on developing land in an economically productive way that would serve the growing population. Thus, Menifee’s future development emphasizes mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and residential projects rather than supporting the continuation of agricultural uses, which are becoming less economically viable. Considering the small size of the areas mapped as farmland and the economic and regulatory constraints on agriculture in western Riverside County discussed above, along with the currently approved Specific Plans and individual projects, some of these properties would not be available for agricultural use, and it is unlikely that any of these areas would remain in agricultural production even without adoption of the Menifee General Plan. However, there are state-designated farmlands in Menifee, and implementation of the proposed Menifee Land Use Plan would convert 522 acres of existing state- designated farmland to urban development and would ultimately convert all existing Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, and Unique Farmland within the City to non-agricultural uses. Development and implementation of the General Plan would convert existing state-designated farmlands to non-agricultural use; therefore, impacts are considered significant. There is no mapped Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance in the 9.1.b Packet Pg. 38 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 18 February 12, 2020 Expanded EDC area. Under the Expanded EDC Scenario, impacts would be the same as for buildout of the proposed General Plan. Conflict with Williamson Act: Six percent of the land area in Menifee is used for agricultural purposes, and those plus several more areas of the City are currently zoned for agricultural uses. The Menifee zoning code includes six separate designations specifically for agricultural land; the General Plan only includes one agriculture land use designation (Agriculture (AG)). The zoning code would remain as is for some time after adoption of the General Plan, which changes designations for all but one parcel of agricultural land (dairy/livestock feed yard along eastern edge of city just south of Newport Road). This would create conflicts between the zoning code and the General Plan land use designations on all but one parcel until the zoning code is updated. The Expanded EDC scenario would not change the acreage on which proposed General Plan land use designations would conflict with existing zoning. The proposed General Plan would designate the 77 acres of existing Williamson Act Contracts for EDC development. Agricultural uses are not listed as permitted uses in the EDC Designation. All Williamson Act contracts in the City went into nonrenewal status in 2007, so their contracts will expire on January 1, 2017. Buildout of the General Plan is not anticipated for 40 or more years; therefore, development of the parcels subject to Williamson Act contracts in accord with the proposed EDC designation would not require termination of the contracts before their scheduled expiration date and would not conflict with those contracts. No Williamson Act Contracts impacts would occur; however, because there is agricultural zoning conflicts, this impact is considered significant. No Williamson Act contracts are in effect on the additional land that would be designated EDC in the Expanded EDC scenario. Under the Expanded EDC Scenario, impacts would be the same. Rezone of Conversion of Forest Land or Timberland: Within the City there are three types of forest vegetation types: Southern coast live oak riparian forest, southern cottonwood/willow riparian forest, and southern sycamore/alder riparian woodland. These vegetation types are limited and scattered in the city. About 10 acres of southern cottonwood/willow riparian forest and an additional 20 acres of coast live oak woodland were identified in the City. Southern Coast Live Oak Riparian Forest is described as a “woodland” by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the two communities occur in similar settings (bottomlands in canyons and valleys; CDFW 1986). Thus, these two community descriptions are considered equivalent. The General Plan would change land use designations on the southern cottonwood/willow riparian forest from Business Park to EDC. Land use designations on the coast live oak woodland would convert from Estate Residential to Rural Residential; however, those designations permit residential development at similar densities. General Plan approval would not directly impact forest land; forest land could be impacted by projects approved pursuant to the General Plan. Projects impacting Southern cottonwood/willow riparian forest and for southern coast live oak riparian forest in riparian habitats would require a Streambed Alteration Agreement (SAA) from the CDFW; mitigation for impacts would be required as a condition for a SAA. The total amount of forests and woodlands in the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) area is about 34,300 acres. The potential conversion of up to 30 acres of forest land in the City of Menifee would not be regionally significant. No forest land is mapped in the additional area that would be designated EDC in the Expanded EDC scenario. Under the Expanded EDC Scenario, impacts would be the same as for buildout of the proposed General Plan. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 39 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 19 February 12, 2020 There is no existing forest zoning in the City. Impacts related to conversion of forest to nonforest would be less than significant. Involve Other Changes to the Existing Environment: Areas of Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland, and Farmland of Local Importance abut the City of Menifee along the north, east, and south boundaries. General Plan buildout would develop most of the City of Menifee as described in Chapter 4, Project Description of the FEIR. General Plan buildout would place developed urban land uses closer to mapped farmland. Environmental impacts of farming, such as odors, noise, and water and air pollution, would affect future residents of the City near farmland. General Plan buildout would also likely contribute to increases in the cost of land in and next to Menifee. Such potential conflicts between agricultural and urban land uses would add to pressures on owners of agricultural land to sell and/or convert the land to non-agricultural uses. Potential conversion of farmland adjacent to the City boundary would be a significant impact. 4.2.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 40 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 20 February 12, 2020 The project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect farmland or agricultural uses. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning farmland or agricultural uses has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning farmlands or agricultural uses than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. Additionally, Project implementation would not result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use, or cause changes that would result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest uses. No impact would occur in this regard. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy OSC-6.1 GP FPEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to Agricultural and Forestry Resources. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.3 AIR QUALITY Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) 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 (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? 9.1.b Packet Pg. 41 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 21 February 12, 2020 4.3.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FPEIR Section 5.3, Air Quality, analyzes impacts concerning air quality, as summarized below: Conflict with Air Quality Plan: General Plan Program implementation would not be consistent with the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (SCAQMP) because air pollutant emissions associated with buildout of the City of Menifee would cumulatively contribute to the nonattainment designations in the SoCAB. Furthermore, additional control measures to attain Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) for growth beyond 2035 associated with buildout of the General Plan is not included in the current regional emissions inventory for the SoCAB. Therefore, the proposed project would be considered inconsistent with the AQMP, resulting in a significant impact in this regard. Air Quality Standard: Buildout of the General Plan would contribute to an increase in frequency or severity of air quality violations and delay attainment of the AAQS or interim emission reductions in the AQMP, and emissions generated from buildout of the General Plan would result in a significant air quality impact. Criteria Pollutants: The horizon year 2035, buildout of the General Plan, and the General Plan with Expanded EDC alternative, would generate long-term emissions that exceed the daily SCAQMD thresholds for all criteria pollutants except for SO2. Emissions of VOC and NOx are precursors to the formation of O3. In addition, NOx is a precursor to the formation of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). Consequently, emissions of VOC and NOx that exceed the SCAQMD regional significance thresholds would contribute to the O3 nonattainment designation of the SoCAB, and emissions of NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 that exceed the SCAQMD regional significance thresholds would contribute to the particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) nonattainment designation of the SoCAB under the national and California AAQS. Therefore, operational- related air quality impacts associated with future development of the proposed General Plan are significant. Sensitive Receptors: Implementation of the General Plan land use plan would potentially intensify uses surrounding the freeway at buildout. New development associated with the proposed General Plan surrounding Interstate 215 (I-215) has the potential to expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations from diesel exhaust. The association of truck-related diesel emissions with adverse health effects is generally strongest between 300 and 1,000 feet and diminishes with distance. The impact of traffic emissions is on a gradient that at some point becomes indistinguishable from the regional air pollution problem. CARB recommends avoiding siting new sensitive land uses within “500 feet of a freeway, urban roads with 100,000 vehicles per day, or rural roads with 50,000 vehicles per day.” Because roadway volumes on I-215 would have more than 100,000 vehicles per day, buildout of the proposed Land Use Plan has the potential to expose sensitive receptors to substantial concentrations of air pollutant emissions if constructed within 500 feet of this freeway. No other roadways within the City have or are projected to have more than 100,000 average daily vehicle trips. Table 5.3-10 lists other air-pollutant-generating sources that can affect localized air quality. If new sensitive development were placed in the vicinity of any of these sources, such as the light and heavy manufacturing/warehousing located in the northern portion of the City along Ethanac Road, then sensitive receptors may be exposed to significant concentrations of air pollutants. In accordance with CEQA, new development would be required to assess the localized air quality impacts from placement of new sensitive uses within the vicinity of air pollutant sources. In addition, Policy OSC 9.2, which calls for adding buffer zones between sensitive land uses and air pollutant emission sources, would reduce impacts for future development projects to the extent feasible. However, sensitive receptors could be exposed to substantial pollutant concentrations near major sources of air pollutants in the absence of 9.1.b Packet Pg. 42 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 22 February 12, 2020 mitigation. Therefore, air quality impacts from placement of sensitive uses near major pollutant sources are considered significant. Impacts would be similar for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Odors: Growth within the City of Menifee could generate new sources of odors and place sensitive receptors near existing sources of odors. Nuisance odors from land uses in the SoCAB are regulated under SCAQMD Rule 402, Nuisance, which states: A person shall not discharge from any source whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of any such persons or the public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause, injury or damage to business or property. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to odors emanating from agricultural operations necessary for the growing of crops or the raising of fowl or animals. Land uses that have the potential to generate substantial odor complaints include wastewater treatment plants, landfills or transfer stations, composting facilities, confined animal facility, and food manufacturing and chemical plants. The closest wastewater treatment plant is the Perris Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility near the northern boundary of the City. The proposed Land Use Plan would result in placement of industrial land uses proximate to this facility, which would preclude placement of sensitive land uses that could find odors objectionable. The northern portion of the City is designated for industrial development, primarily to accommodate warehousing and other light industrial land uses. These developments would be required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 402. However, additional measures may be necessary to prevent an odor nuisance. Therefore, industrial land uses associated with the General Plan may generate a potentially significant odor impact to a substantial number of people. Future residential and commercial development associated with buildout of the Menifee General Plan would involve minor odor-generating activities, such as lawn mower exhaust, application of exterior paints for building improvement, and cooking odors (e.g., restaurants). However, unlike industrial land uses, these land uses are not considered potential generators of odor that could affect a substantial number of people. Therefore, impacts from potential odors generated from residential and commercial land uses associated with the General Plan are considered less than significant. During construction activities, construction equipment exhaust and application of asphalt and architectural coatings would temporarily generate odors. Any construction-related odor emissions would be temporary and intermittent in nature. Additionally, noxious odors would be confined to the immediate vicinity of the construction equipment. By the time such emissions reach any sensitive receptor sites, they would be diluted to well below any level of air quality concern. Furthermore, short-term construction-related odors are expected to cease upon the drying or hardening of the odor-producing materials. Therefore, impacts associated with construction-generated odors are considered less than significant. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. 4.3.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures 9.1.b Packet Pg. 43 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 23 February 12, 2020 Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. The project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not result in any activities, which would result in short- or long- term emissions or odors. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning air quality has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning air quality than anticipated in the GP FEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy OSC-9.1  Policy OSC-9.2  Policy OSC-9.3  Policy OSC-10.1  Policy OSC-10.2  Policy OSC-10.3 9.1.b Packet Pg. 44 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 24 February 12, 2020  Policy OSC-9.4  Policy OSC-9.5  Policy OSC-10.4 GP MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation required. 4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the 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? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? 4.4.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.4, Biological Resources, analyzes impacts concerning biological resources, as summarized below: Substantial Adverse effect on species: General Plan buildout has the potential to result in direct and indirect impacts to existing biological resources. The City is a permittee of the Riverside County Multiple-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) and must thereby comply with the reserve assembly provisions as well as the provisions in Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.3.2, and 6.1.4 of the MSHCP for projects proposed within the City. The implementation of the MSHCP at the project-specific level would minimize direct and indirect species impacts of future projects proposed in accordance with the General Plan. Additionally, payment of the mitigation fee and compliance with all applicable requirements of the MSHCP 9.1.b Packet Pg. 45 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 25 February 12, 2020 provide full mitigation under California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, and California Endangered Species Act for impacts to MSHCP-covered species and habitats. The MSHCP also addresses indirect impacts through cores and linkages, criteria cells, and MSHCP fees. Impacts to MSHCP-covered species would be potentially significant without mitigation. Impacts would be the same for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Riparian and Other Sensitive Communities: General Plan buildout could have the following impacts to sensitive riparian habitats: • Direct loss of sensitive plants and/or communities from construction activities; • Alterations in the natural landscape with the placement of impermeable surfaces; • Increased urban runoff, potentially containing herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and fertilizers • Increased habitat fragmentation with a potential corresponding decrease in species diversity and abundance. It is expected than all of the drainages depicted on Figure 5.4-7 would be considered jurisdictional to state and federal agencies, requiring impacts to be mitigated through the regulatory permitting processes. The drainages in the City are primarily ephemeral and unvegetated which would be considered riverine resources per the MSHCP. The east–west channel (Drainage 1 in Figure 5.4-7) supports riparian vegetation just upstream of its confluence with Canyon Lake. Riparian scrub and riparian woodland occur in isolated patches within the other drainages in the southern portion of the City. Future development projects that affect these riparian resources would be required to comply with the requirements of Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP and prepare a DBESP that would outline the mitigation to reduce impacts. The mitigation measures are required to be biologically equivalent or superior to existing conditions. Project applicants must obtain the necessary permits from RWQCB, Corps, and CDFW. Riparian habitat impacts would be significant without mitigation. One of the drainages mapped on Figure 5.4-7 passes through the additional area that would be designated EDC under the Expanded EDC Scenario; impacts would be the same under that scenario. Jurisdictional Waters or Resources: Potential development under the General Plan that may impact protected wetlands includes future private development, roads, or public facilities projects in and/or adjacent to sensitive habitats, including southern cottonwood/willow riparian, riparian scrub, open water/reservoir/pond, coast live oak woodland, and riversidean sage scrub. Most of the drainages in the City are considered waters of the State under RWQCB jurisdiction. Drainages in the City as well as riparian vegetation associated with drainages are considered CDFW jurisdictional streambeds. Both Canyon Lake and Lake Elsinore have been determined by the Corps and the EPA to be TNW and are under Corps jurisdiction. Any tributaries that have a significant link to Canyon Lake or Lake Elsinore would also fall under the jurisdiction of the Corps as waters of the U.S. Future development projects that would directly or indirectly impact these drainages and/or tributaries would be required to obtain permits from the applicable agencies. The drainages within the City are primarily ephemeral and unvegetated. However, the east-west channel (Drainage 1 of Figure 5.4-7) supports riparian vegetation just upstream of its confluence with Canyon Lakes. It is expected that over time, if additional drainage occurs within these drainages, that more riparian vegetation would occur, requiring mitigation (through the regulatory permitting process and MSHCP) if impacts occur. Riparian scrub and riparian woodland occur in isolated patches within the drainages in the 9.1.b Packet Pg. 46 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 26 February 12, 2020 southern portion of the City and may also be included in required mitigation. If development is in wetland areas, state and federal laws and regulations would be implemented to protect resources from development through the Corps Section 404 permitting process, the California Wetlands Conservation Policy, and compliance with applicable MSHCP policies. The California Wetlands Conservation Policy is intended to ensure no net loss of wetlands occurs within the State. Additionally, wetlands are protected under Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP , which outlines the requirements and protection of riparian areas and/or vernal pools. Future development projects would comply with conditions of any required permits from RWQCB, Corps, and CDFW, and provisions of the MSHCP. Jurisdictional water impacts would be significant without mitigation. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Wildlife Corridors: Overall buildout of the General Plan would affect wildlife movement; however the majority of the City is not located within designated or known wildlife corridors or movement areas. A portion of Proposed Constrained Linkage 17, located in the southeastern portion of the City, is intended to provide a movement corridor for species. Per the MSHCP, projects proposed in the Criteria Area are subject to the Joint Power Review (JPR) process through the Regional Conservation Authority. For projects specifically within Criteria Area, the City would submit a JPR that would assess how the project affects Reserve Assembly and other plan requirements. Consistency with the MSHCP will ensure that areas needed to provide a linkage or core for wildlife movement are conserved and that the project is in compliance with the Reserve Assembly of the MSHCP. Migratory wildlife corridor impacts would not be significant. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Conflicts with a Tree Ordinance or other Conservation Plans: Development projects may require removal of mature trees, which may impact nesting birds. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) governs the taking, killing, possession, transportation, and importation of migratory birds, their eggs, parts, and nests. It prohibits the take, possession, import, export, transport, sale, purchase, barter, or offering of these activities, except under a valid permit or as permitted in the implementing regulations. USFWS administers permits to take migratory birds in accordance with MBTA regulations. Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan The MSHCP is a habitat conservation plan (HCP) and Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) of which Menifee is a permittee. Therefore, implementation of the proposed General Plan would be subject to the MSHCP. The City boundaries lie within the MSHCP Area and the southeastern portion of the City is located in a criteria area, specifically within Cells 5066 and 5168, which contribute to the Reserve Assembly for Proposed Core 2 and Proposed Constrained Linkage 17, respectively (Figure 5.4-7). The proposed General Plan land use designation within Criteria Cells 5066 and 5168 is RR2 – Rural Residential 2-acre minimum, which permits single-family detached residences on large parcels of two to five acres. Limited agriculture, intensive equestrian, and animal keeping uses are expected and encouraged. Per the MSHCP, projects proposed in the criteria area are subject to the JPR process through the Regional Conservation Authority. The GP EIR is a programmatic level review, and at the time of its preparation did not identify and specific projects that would require biological surveys needed for a JPR. Instead, the City would ensure that future discretionary projects within the MSHCP area conduct their own MSHCP consistency analyses. For projects specifically within the criteria area, the City would submit a JPR that would assess how the project affects reserve assembly, and other plan requirements of the MSHCP 9.1.b Packet Pg. 47 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 27 February 12, 2020 including Section 6.1.2, Protection of Species Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pool; Section 6.1.3, Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species; Section 6.3.2, Additional Survey Needs and Procedures; and Section 6.1.4, Guidelines Pertaining to the Urban/Wildlands Interface. Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKR HCP) The City is also subject to the SKR HCP. Implementation of the proposed General Plan within the City boundaries would be subject to impact fees under the SKR HCP, which are collected from new development within the SKR HCP boundary and applied to a fund that helps to secure and maintain conserved areas (land purchased or otherwise secured for this purpose). Payment of fees per the SKR HCP mitigates for development impacts to the SKR for projects within the SKR HCP boundaries. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts regarding each HCP would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. 4.4.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 48 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 28 February 12, 2020 Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect biological resources. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning biological resources has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning biological resources than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy OSC-9.1  Policy OSC-9.2  Policy OSC-9.3  Policy OSC-9.4  Policy OSC-9.5  Policy OSC-10.1  Policy OSC-10.2  Policy OSC-10.3  Policy OSC-10.4 GP MITIGATION MEASURES Impact 5.4-1 4-1 Prior to project approvals, project applicants shall have a habitat assessment prepared by a qualified biologist for projects on undeveloped sites. The habitat assessment report shall be submitted to the City of Menifee Community Development Department prior to project approvals. • If the findings of the habitat assessment show no sensitive species or suitable habitat occur on site, then no additional surveys or mitigation measures are required. • If the potential for sensitive species exist or suitable habitat exists on site, focused surveys or mitigation, if identified in the habitat assessment, shall be completed. Focused surveys conducted in the appropriate season for each species, as identified in the habitat assessment report, shall be conducted to determine presence/absence status. • If no sensitive species are identified through focused surveys, then no additional surveys or mitigation measures are required. • If suitable habitat for federal- or state-listed species, or if federal- or state-listed species are identified on the site, then the biologist conducting the habitat assessments shall recommend measures to avoid impacts to the affected species or provide compensatory mitigation for such impacts. • If suitable habitat for federal- or state-listed species, or if federal- or state-listed species are identified on the site, then the project applicant must consult with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and/or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding avoidance and/or mitigation of impacts to those species. Impact 5.4-2 4-2 Prior to project approvals, project applicants shall have the project site assessed for potential jurisdictional waters, wetlands, and/or riparian habitat by a professional biologist qualified to conduct jurisdictional delineations. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 49 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 29 February 12, 2020 • If potential jurisdictional area is identified on the project site, the applicant shall have a full jurisdictional delineation completed by a qualified professional. The findings of the delineation shall be presented in a report. The qualified professional shall recommend mitigation measures in the report for avoiding, or compensating for, impacts to waters, wetlands, and riparian habitats. Jurisdictional delineation reports shall be presented to the US Army Corps of Engineers, Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board or San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife for concurrence. Mitigation measures for impacts to jurisdictional waters, wetlands, and riparian habitat shall be determined by those agencies. Impact 5.4-3 Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4-2. Impact 5.4-5 4-3 Prior to the issuance of grading permits for private development projects or prior to construction for public agency contracts, during the nesting season, February 1 to August 31, a preconstruction/pregrading field survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to determine if active nests of species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) or the California Fish and Wildlife Code are present in the construction zone. • If active nests are not located within the project area an appropriate buffer shall be established (i.e., 500 foot radius of an active listed species or raptor nest, 300 foot for other sensitive or protected bird nests (nonlisted), or 100 foot for sensitive or protected songbird nests). Construction may be conducted during the nesting/breeding season outside the buffer. • If active nests are located during the preactivity field survey, no grading or heavy equipment activity shall take place within at least 500 feet of an active listed species or raptor nest, 300 feet of other sensitive or protected species under MBTA or California Fish and Wildlife Code, bird nests (nonlisted), or within 100 feet of sensitive or protected songbird nests until the nest is no longer active. 4-4 Within 30 days prior to commencement of grading and construction activities, projects within the mapped Burrowing Owl survey area shall have a preconstruction survey for resident Burrowing Owls conducted by a qualified biologist. These surveys shall be required, in addition to the habitat assessment and focused surveys that would be required under Section 6.3.2 of the MSHCP. If ground- disturbing activities in these areas are delayed or suspended for more than 30 days after the preconstruction survey, the area shall be resurveyed for owls. Take of active nests shall be avoided. The preconstruction survey and any relocation activity shall be conducted in accordance with MSHCP instructions and/or guidelines and coordinated with the Regional Conservation Authority following accepted protocols. 4-5 The City shall continue to participate in the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan including collection of mitigation fees for future projects. Compliance with Mitigation Measures 4-1 through 4-5 would reduce biological resource impacts to less than significant. Impacts after mitigation would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 50 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 30 February 12, 2020 MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines §15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? 4.5.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.5, Cultural Resources, analyzes impacts concerning cultural resources, as summarized below: Historical Resources: Historic structures and sites that are eligible for National Register of Historic Resources listing may be vulnerable to development activities associated with buildout of the proposed Land Use Plan. Table 5.5-1 of the GP FEIR lists two historic sites that would be eligible for listing on a historic register. In addition, other structures that could meet the National Register criteria upon reaching 50 years of age might be impacted by development activity. Three structures in Romoland over 50 years old are listed in Table 5.5- 1 of the GP FEIR. Structures in Quail Valley and Sun City are reaching 50 years or more of age, and qualify for consideration as historical resources. As examples of community planning, they may have local or regional importance. At the time development or redevelopment projects are proposed, the project-level CEQA document would need to identify any impacts to known or potential historic sites and structures. The CEQA Guidelines require a project that will have potentially adverse impacts on historical resources to conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Historical Resource impacts would be less than significant. The additional area that would be designated EDC under the Expanded EDC Scenario is south of Sun City and Quail Valley. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Archaeological Resources: Long-term implementation of the proposed Land Use Plan could allow development and redevelopment, including grading, of sensitive areas. There are over 250 historical resources (prehistoric, historic archaeological, and historical structures and sites) within the City of Menifee boundaries. Thus, the potential to uncover significant archaeological resources within the City during development activities is considered high. This finding is based on previous finds and the following: • Many archaeological and historical surveys have been conducted within the City of Menifee; however, the entire area has not been investigated for cultural resources; • The increase in development and the subsurface grading that ensues would have an adverse impact to unknown archaeological sites and features. Several sites and isolated artifacts already have been 9.1.b Packet Pg. 51 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 31 February 12, 2020 recorded where previously surface investigations did not reveal cultural resources. It is anticipated that buried prehistoric sites that date 8,000 to 3,000 years ago also may be found within the City boundaries. Ancient alluvium sediments could contain very early prehistoric sites • Professional standards for archaeological and historical resource documentation, recordation, and interpretation have improved and will continue to improve. Early archaeological reports did not conduct many of the analyses that are considered standard today, such as faunal, soils, geomorphology, and palynology studies. New techniques for dating will reveal new facts about the prehistory of the area. The entire City is considered sensitive for archaeological resources. Paleontological Resources: The potential to uncover undiscovered archeological and paleontological resources in Menifee is high. Implementation of Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through CUL-5 would reduce impacts to less than significant. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Disturbance of Human Remains: Long-term implementation of the Menifee General Plan would allow development and redevelopment, including grading, of sensitive areas, possibly disturbing human remains, including those outside of formal cemeteries. Existing regulations, including the California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, would afford protection for human remains discovered during development activities. In addition, review and protection are afforded by CEQA for projects subject to discretionary action, particularly for activities that could potentially disturb human remains. SB 18 requires consultation regarding Native American sites and artifacts, but the potential for project-level impacts to unidentified and unrecorded tribal cultural places remains moderate to high. The excavation and grading activities of the proposed project could result in impacts to human remains. However, Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, mandates the process to be followed in the event of a discovery of any human remains. Impacts to human remains would be less than significant. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Post GP FEIR Certification Thresholds: Since GP FEIR certification, CEQA Guidelines Appendix G has been revised to include a new Tribal Cultural Resources threshold; refer to Section 4.17, Tribal Cultural Resources, for further discussion. 4.5.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 52 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 32 February 12, 2020 The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect cultural resources. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning cultural resources has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning cultural resources than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy OSC-5.1  Policy OSC-5.2  Policy OSC-5.3  Policy OSC-5.4  Policy OSC-5.5  Policy OSC-5.6 GP MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation required. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 53 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 33 February 12, 2020 4.6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1) 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 or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 2) Strong seismic ground shaking? 3) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 4) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil 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) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? 4.6.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.6, Geology and Soils, analyzes impacts concerning geology and soils, as summarized below: Exposure to Adverse Effects of Earthquakes: General Plan implementation would increase the number of residents and workers and total development intensity. Thus, General Plan buildout would increase the numbers of people and structures that would be exposed to strong ground shaking. Each development project considered for approval by the City under the General Plan would be required to comply with seismic safety provisions of the CBC (Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations) and have a geotechnical investigation conducted for the affected project site. The geotechnical investigation would calculate seismic design parameters pursuant to CBC requirements and would include foundation and structural design recommendations, as needed, to reduce hazards to people and structures arising from ground shaking. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Soil Erosion & Loss of Topsoil: Buildout of the proposed General Plan would involve development or redevelopment of large parts of Menifee. Grading and construction of development and redevelopment projects could expose large amounts of soil and could result in soil erosion if effective erosion control measures were not used. Best management practices (BMPs) for erosion control are required under National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations pursuant to the federal Clean Water 9.1.b Packet Pg. 54 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 34 February 12, 2020 Act. NPDES requirements for construction projects one acre or more in area are set forth in the General Construction Permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SRWCB; Order No. 2009-0009- DWQ). Furthermore, demolition, land clearing, grading, and construction activities of projects approved pursuant to the proposed General Plan would be required to comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules 403 and 403.2 regulating fugitive dust emissions, thus minimizing wind erosion from such ground-disturbing activities. Construction activities would not generate substantial erosion. Soil erosion impacts would be less than significant. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Unstable & Expansive Soils: Compressible Soils Compressible soils are most likely to occur in the modern and prehistoric floodplains of the major drainages, such as the San Jacinto River and Warm Springs Creek outside the City, and Salt Creek and Paloma Valley within the City boundary. Compressible soils are also commonly found in hillside areas, typically in canyon bottoms, swales, and at the base of natural slopes. The upper few feet of older alluvium, which are commonly weathered and/or disturbed, are also typically compressible. When development is planned within areas that contain potentially compressible soils, a geotechnical soil analysis is required to identify this hazard. The analysis should consider soil types onsite; the load of any proposed fills and structures that are planned; the type of structure (i.e., a road, pipeline, or building); and local groundwater conditions. Removal and recompaction of near-surface soils are generally the minimum required. Deeper removals may be needed for heavier loads or for structures that are sensitive to minor settlement. Based on the soil analysis, partial removal and recompaction of the compressible soils is sometimes performed, followed by settlement monitoring for a number of months after additional fill has been placed but before structures are built. In cases where it is not feasible to remove the compressible soils, buildings can be supported on specially engineered foundations that may include caissons or piles. Collapsible Soils Young alluvial sediments in the Menifee area may be locally susceptible to soil collapse due to their low density, granular nature, rapid deposition in the alluvial fan environment, and the generally dry condition of the near-surface soils. The potential for soils to collapse should be evaluated on a site-specific basis as part of the geotechnical studies for development. If the soils are determined to be collapsible, the hazard can be reduced by several different measures or combination of measures, including excavation and recompaction, or presaturation and preloading of the susceptible soils in place to induce collapse prior to construction. After construction, infiltration of water into the subsurface soils should be minimized by proper surface drainage design to direct excess runoff to catch basins and storm drains. Expansive Soils Soils in parts of the City may be expansive: valley and canyon areas and weathered old alluvial fan deposits. Development of projects on sites underlain by expansive soils could subject people and structures to hazards from expansive soils. Development of projects pursuant to the General Plan would require subsurface geotechnical exploration and testing and compliance with recommendations in project geotechnical investigation reports. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 55 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 35 February 12, 2020 Corrosive Soils Near-surface soils throughout the valley areas have low electrical resistivity, making them moderately to highly corrosive to metals. Development of projects on sites in valley areas could expose people and structures to hazards from corrosive soils. Development of projects pursuant to the General Plan would require subsurface geotechnical exploration and testing and compliance with recommendations in project geotechnical investigation reports. Site-specific recommendations must be provided by an engineer who is a corrosion specialist. Ground Subsidence Although subsidence has not been reported in Menifee, this hazard has been documented nearby in the San Jacinto Valley, from Hemet to Moreno Valley, and in Temecula and Murrieta. In the San Jacinto Valley and Temecula, the subsidence and related ground fissuring have been attributed to groundwater withdrawal. In Murrieta, the subsidence and fissuring were caused by large-scale application of landscape water to arid alluvial soils. General Plan buildout would increase water demands in the City. The water provider for Menifee, Eastern Municipal Water District, relies on local groundwater for part of its water supplies. The City overlies parts of the Perris South and Menifee Management Zones of the San Jacinto Groundwater Basin. Groundwater levels in the West San Jacinto Groundwater Basin Management Area, a 250-square-mile area extending from Menifee in the south to Moreno Valley in the north, have been increasing in recent years; high total dissolved solids in the groundwater in the area limit production of groundwater for municipal use. Thus, while General Plan buildout would increase water demands in the City, it is unlikely that buildout would result in lowered groundwater levels under Menifee that could cause ground subsidence. Water efficiency requirements for landscape irrigation in Menifee are in Chapter 15.04 of the City Municipal Code. Projects developed pursuant to the proposed General Plan would comply with Municipal Code Chapter 15.04, thus reducing the potential for landscape irrigation in the City to cause ground subsidence. Considering water supplies available in Menifee and current and planned water management efforts, substantial hazards from land subsidence are unlikely. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts would be the same for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Septic Systems: The City of Menifee is in the wastewater treatment service area of the Eastern Municipal Water District. Most development and redevelopment that would be approved pursuant to the proposed General Plan would involve sewer connections. However, septic tanks may be used in General Plan designations permitting residential densities below two units per acre. Five proposed General Plan designations would permit residential development at densities of two units per acre or less: four Rural Residential designations, RR5 through RR1/2, and the Rural Mountainous (RM) designation. New developments in General Plan designations where use of septic tanks would be permitted would be required to conduct percolation tests before installation of septic systems—as required by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health—to verify that water will percolate into soil under the site at an adequate rate for the septic system to function. Additionally, septic systems are required to comply with the California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5. Impacts would be less than significant. The Expanded EDC Scenario would permit development of 101 fewer residential units in Rural Residential designations (RR1 and RR2) than would the proposed General Plan, and would thus reduce slightly the number of permitted residential units that would be allowed to use septic tanks. Impacts would be less than 9.1.b Packet Pg. 56 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 36 February 12, 2020 significant. 4.6.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect the potential exposure to seismic or geologic hazards. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning seismic or geologic hazards has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning seismic or geologic hazards than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES 9.1.b Packet Pg. 57 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 37 February 12, 2020  Policy S-1.1  Policy S-1.2  Policy S-1.3  Policy S-2.1  Policy S-2.2  Policy S-2.3  Policy S-2.4 GP MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation required. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 58 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 38 February 12, 2020 4.7 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? 4.7.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.7, Air Quality, analyzes impacts concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as summarized below: GHG Emissions & GHG Plans: The City of Menifee has not yet adopted a qualified GHG reduction plan. However, CARB adopted the 2008 Scoping Plan to identify statewide strategies to achieve the GHG reduction targets of AB 32, and SCAG adopted the 2012 RTP/SCS to achieve the local passenger vehicle per capita GHG reduction targets of SB 375. CARB Scoping Plan In accordance with AB 32, CARB developed the Scoping Plan to outline the state’s strategy to achieve 1990 level emissions by year 2020. To estimate the reductions necessary, CARB projected statewide 2020 BAU GHG emissions and identified that the state as a whole would be required to reduce GHG emissions by 28.5 percent from year 2020 BAU to achieve the targets of AB 32 (CARB 2008). Since release of the 2008 Scoping Plan, CARB has updated the 2020 GHG BAU forecast to reflect GHG emissions in light of the economic downturn and measures not previously considered in the 2008 Scoping Plan baseline inventory. The revised BAU 2020 forecast shows that the state would have to reduce GHG emissions by 21.6 percent from BAU without Pavley and the 33 percent RPS or 15.7 percent from the adjusted baseline (i.e., with Pavley and 33 percent RPS) (CARB 2012c). Since adoption of the 2008 Scoping Plan, state agencies have adopted programs identified in the Plan, and the legislature has passed additional legislation to achieve the GHG reduction targets. Statewide strategies to reduce GHG emissions include the LCFS, California Appliance Energy Efficiency regulations; California Building Standards (i.e., CALGreen and the 2013 Building and Energy Efficiency Standards); 33 percent RPS; and changes in the corporate average fuel economy standards (e.g., Pavley I and California Advanced Clean Cars [Pavley II]). In addition, the statewide measures, the policies and implementation actions included as part of the proposed General Plan and shown in GP FEIR Table 5.7-9, City of Menifee Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy and Implementation Strategies, are consistent with the intent of the Scoping Plan. The Circulation Element policies and implementation actions presented in GP FEIR Table 5.7-9 would provide an overall VMT reduction of 2.6 percent (Urban Crossroads 2013b). This reduction in VMT would therefore reduce the overall transportation-related GHG emissions. Implementation Action OSC77 would result in construction of new buildings that are 30 percent more energy efficient than what is required in the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency standards. In addition, this implementation action would increase the energy efficiency of new residential buildings by 5 percent above the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Compliance with state and local regulations would ensure that the growth under the City of Menifee General Plan would not conflict with the Scoping Plan. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 59 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 39 February 12, 2020 SCAG’s 2012 RTP/SCS SCAG’s 2012 RTP/SCS is a regional growth management strategy that targets per capita GHG reduction from passenger vehicles and light duty trucks in the Southern California region. The 2012 RTP/SCS incorporates local land use projections and circulation networks in the cities’ and counties’ general plans. The projected regional development pattern, including location of land uses and residential densities included in local general plans, when integrated with the proposed regional transportation network identified in the 2012 RTP/SCS, would reduce per capita vehicular travel-related GHG emissions and achieve the GHG reduction per capita targets for the SCAG region. The proposed Land Use Plan would intensify development of non-residential land uses and improve the jobs- housing balance within the City of Menifee. This land use strategy is consistent with the overall goal of the 2012 RTP/SCS as improvement in the jobs-housing balance could potentially reduce VMT. Additionally, Table 5.10-1, Consistency with SCAG’s 2012–2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy Goals, provides an assessment of the proposed project’s relationship to applicable RTP/SCS goals. As identified in this table, the General Plan would be consistent with the applicable RTP/SCS goals. Therefore, the General Plan is consistent with SCAG’s 2012 RTP/SCS. 4.7.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the 9.1.b Packet Pg. 60 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 40 February 12, 2020 subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, Project implementation would not conflict with facilitation or implementation of the City’s General Plan. No additional information of substantial importance concerning GHG has been discovered, since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning GHG than anticipated in the GP FEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy OSC-10.1  Policy OSC-10.2  Policy OSC-10.3  Policy OSC-10.4 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES a) The City of Menifee General Plan includes policies and measures (shown in EIR GHG section Table 5.7-9) for the City to implement in support of achieving the reduction target of AB 32 and the statewide GHG reduction goal of Executive Order S-03-05. b) Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3-1 under Air Quality. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which 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? 9.1.b Packet Pg. 61 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 41 February 12, 2020 e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the Project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the Project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the Project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the Project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? 4.8.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.8, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, analyzes impacts concerning hazards and hazardous materials, as summarized below: A-C: Hazardous Material Use, Transport and Storage, Accidental Release & Hazardous Materials near Schools: The General Plan involves the designation of commercial, industrial, and residential land uses in Menifee. Buildout in accordance with the Menifee General Plan would result in an increase in the frequency of transport, use, and disposal of hazardous materials associated with commercial and industrial growth within Menifee. Industrial uses, which are the primary hazardous-waste-generating facilities in the City, are currently concentrated in the northern portion of the City in the Romoland area near SR-74. Under the proposed General Plan, industrial land use designations would remain in these locations. Buildout of the General Plan would allow for 28 acres of heavy-industrial development within the City as well as development of 2,466 acres designated Economic Development Corridor (EDC) and possibly Expanded EDC, which would permit a mixture of land uses including industrial land uses. Land in the EDC is along the I-215 and along Ethanac Road, Newport Road, and Scott Road. An increase in the transport of hazardous waste from buildout of the General Plan could result in more accidental events, such as spills, that release hazardous materials. None of the existing public K–12 schools in Menifee is within 0.25 mile of I-2151 (GeoSpective Technologies 2012a; GeoSpective Technologies 2012b; GeoSpective Technologies 2013; PUHSD 2007); thus, increased transportation of hazardous materials on I-215 would not pose hazards to persons at schools. Current federal and state regulations, City ordinances, and proposed General Plan policies would regulate the handling of hazardous substances to reduce potential releases; exposure; and risks of transporting, storing, treating, and disposing of hazardous materials and wastes. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts of the Expanded EDC Scenario would be the same as for the proposed General Plan analyzed above. Hazardous Materials Sites: Future developments in accordance with implementation of the General Plan may be impacted by hazardous substance contamination remaining from historical operations on a particular site that may pose a significant health risk. However, properties contaminated by hazardous substances are regulated at the local, state, and federal level and are subject to compliance with stringent laws and regulations for investigation and remediation. For example, compliance with the CERCLA, RCRA, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and related requirements would remedy any potential impacts caused by hazardous substance contamination. All environmental investigations, sampling, and/or 9.1.b Packet Pg. 62 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 42 February 12, 2020 remediation for projects within the City would be conducted under the oversight of a regulatory agency that has jurisdiction. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts of the Expanded EDC Scenario would be the same as for the proposed General Plan analyzed above E & F: Public & Private Airport Safety Hazard: Parts of the City of Menifee are in airport influence areas for Perris Valley Airport (privately owned and used for skydiving) and March Air Reserve Base (MARB). Height limits for structures within specified distances of each airport would remain in place and are enforced by the FAA. Regulations of land uses in airport compatibility zones for Perris Valley Airport and MARB are implemented by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (RCALUC). Development plans for projects in the part of Airport Compatibility Zone E for Perris Valley Airport or the parts of Airport Compatibility Zones D or E for MARB in the City of Menifee would be reviewed by the RCALUC before being considered for approval by the City. If the RCALUC determines that a development plan is inconsistent with the Airport Land Use Plan, the RCALUC requires the local agency to reconsider its approval regarding land use compatibility. The local agency may overrule the RCALUC by a two-thirds vote of its governing board if it makes specific findings that the proposed action is consistent with Section 21670 of the California Public Utilities Code (California Aeronautics Act). General Plan buildout would not alter or interfere with land use compatibility review procedures of the RCALUC and the FAA. The RCALUC and FAA would review development plans and other land use plans considered for approval by the City of Menifee. No conflict with regulations on land uses or structure heights would occur. Airport impacts would be less than significant. Impacts of the Expanded EDC Scenario would be the same as for the proposed General Plan analyzed above. Adopted Emergency Response Plan: The emergency response plan in effect in Riverside County is the Riverside County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan adopted in 2006. The EOP defines the roles of various county agencies in emergency preparedness, emergency response, and hazard mitigation. The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) Office of Emergency Services is responsible for planning for and managing emergency responses. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, adopted in 2004, includes assessments of the nature, locations, probabilities, and severities of a wide variety of hazards, as well as mitigation goals and strategies and action plans for reducing disaster risks. Implementation of the proposed General Plan would not block emergency evacuation routes and would not interfere with the operations of emergency response agencies. The proposed General Plan includes a safety element containing policies for reducing potential losses from disasters and for emergency responses. No adverse impact would occur. Impacts of the Expanded EDC Scenario would be the same as for the proposed General Plan analyzed above. Wildland Fires: A large percentage of the City’s area is designated part of Moderate, High, and Very High fire hazard severity zones, as mapped by CAL FIRE. The General Plan designates areas for development adjacent to areas that would be designated for open space; therefore, risk of wildfire could occur. Federal, state, and county fire suppression agencies have responsibility areas in Menifee. To protect the City and its residents from fire hazards, the City has building and fire codes that must be followed. The RCFD fire chief may also use their authority to require certain building, planning, or landscaping requirements. Using fire-resistant building materials, implementing fuel modification zones, and maintaining vegetation 9.1.b Packet Pg. 63 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 43 February 12, 2020 clearance around structures is required to protect buildings and reduce the potential loss of life and property. New development in wildland and urban-wildland interface areas must be consistent with the existing regulations, including the State Fire Code, to meet fire safety standards for building construction. Additionally, the California Building Code includes sections on fire-resistant construction material requirements based on building use and occupancy. The construction requirements are a function of building size, purpose, type, materials, location, proximity to other structures, and the type of fire suppression systems installed. Because the State of California, County of Riverside, and the City of Menifee require adherence to building codes and review by the fire department to reduce wildland fires, fire hazard impacts would be less than significant. Impacts of the Expanded EDC Scenario would be the same as for the proposed General Plan analyzed above 4.8.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing 9.1.b Packet Pg. 64 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 44 February 12, 2020 development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not result in greater exposure to hazards or hazardous materials. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning hazards or hazardous materials has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning hazards or hazardous materials than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES Seismic & Geologic  Policy S-1.1  Policy S-1.2  Policy S-1.3  Policy S-2.1  Policy S-2.2  Policy S-2.3  Policy S-2.4 Flood Hazards  Policy S-3.1  Policy S-3.2  Policy S-3.3  Policy S-3.4  Policy S-3.5 Fire Hazards  Policy S-4.1  Policy S-4.2  Policy S-4.3  Policy S-4.4 Hazardous Materials  Policy S-5.1  Policy S-5.2  Policy S-5.3  Policy S-5.4  Policy S-5.5 Disaster Preparedness  Policy S-6.1  Policy S-6.2  Policy S-6.3  Policy S-6.4  Policy S-6.5 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation required. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.9 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the 9.1.b Packet Pg. 65 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 45 February 12, 2020 alteration of the course of stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? 4.9.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.9, Hydrology and Water Quality, analyzes impacts concerning hydrology and water quality, as summarized below: Violate Water Quality Standards: Buildout of the Menifee in accordance with the General Plan would generate pollutants during the construction and operation of individual projects. Construction Activities Clearing, grading, excavation, and construction activities associated with the proposed project may impact water quality due to sheet erosion of exposed soils and subsequent deposition of particulates in local drainages. Grading activities, in particular, lead to exposed areas of loose soil sediment stockpiles, that are susceptible to uncontrolled sheet flow. Although erosion occurs naturally in the environment, primarily from weathering by water and wind action, improperly managed construction activities can lead to substantially accelerated rates of erosion that are detrimental to the environment. Construction projects can also generate other water pollutants, including trash and debris, oil and grease, heavy metals, nutrients, pesticides, oxygen-demanding substances, and other organic compounds such as solvents. NPDES regulations include BMPs for water quality protection by construction projects. Construction projects one acre or more in area must prepare and implement a SWPPP specifying BMPs that would be used by that project. Construction projects smaller than one acre must also implement BMPs; compliance with NPDES regulations concerning construction impacts on stormwater for projects smaller than one acre is administered by the City of Menifee Public Works and Engineering Department. Erosion and siltation resulting from construction projects pursuant to the General Plan would be minimized by implementation of erosion control, sediment control, wind erosion control, tracking control, and waste management and control BMPs. New construction and development of land uses designated in the proposed General Plan would require 9.1.b Packet Pg. 66 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 46 February 12, 2020 projects to plan BMPs for four general phases of construction: (1) grading and land development (e.g., mass grade and rough grade), (2) utility and road installation, (3) vertical construction, and (4) final stabilization and landscaping. Therefore, BMP implementation for new construction can be evaluated in this general context. Site-specific details on individual BMPs would be dependent on the scope and breadth of each future project, which are not known at this time. Long-Term Buildout Activities Buildout of the City per the proposed General Plan may result in long-term impacts to the quality of stormwater and urban runoff, subsequently impacting downstream water quality. Land use changes can potentially create new sources of runoff contamination. As a consequence, future projects may have the potential to increase the postconstruction loading of certain constituent pollutants associated with the proposed land uses and their associated features, such as landscaping. The pollutants of concern for water quality are those that are anticipated or potential based on past and proposed land uses, and with those that have been identified by regulatory agencies as potentially impairing beneficial uses in receiving water bodies. Most of the City is in the Salt Creek and Quail Valley watersheds tributary to Canyon Lake. Pollutants of concern for projects in the City of Menifee are those for which downstream water bodies are listed as impaired on the Section 303(d) List. Canyon Lake is listed as impaired for nutrients and pathogens. A TMDL for nutrients was issued in 2005, and a TMDL for pathogens is in preparation. Lake Elsinore is listed as impaired by nutrients; organic enrichment/low dissolved oxygen; PCBs; sediment toxicity; and unknown toxicity. TMDLs for nutrients and organic enrichment/low dissolved oxygen were approved in 2005, and TMDLs for PCBs, sediment toxicity, and unknown toxicity are in preparation (USEPA 2011). The southeast corner of the City is in the Warm Springs Creek Watershed, part of the Santa Margarita River Watershed. Warm Springs Creek is listed on the Section 303(d) List for Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide; Escherichia coli bacteria; fecal coliform bacteria; iron, manganese, and phosphorus; and total nitrogen. TMDLs for each contaminant are in preparation, with completion scheduled in 2021 (SWRCB 2013). Thus, pollutants of concern for projects in the City of Menifee are nutrients, pathogens, organic enrichment/low dissolved oxygen, PCBs, and sediment toxicity. Additional pollutants of concern for projects in the Warm Springs Creek Watershed are Chlorpyrifos, Escherichia coli, fecal coliform bacteria, iron, manganese, phosphorus, and total nitrogen. Pollutants of concern for projects in Menifee may change as other pollutants are added or removed from the Section 303(d) List for receiving waters. Pollutants from the postconstruction phases of projects include sediment, metals, nutrients, pesticides, and hydrocarbons. Projects approved under the proposed General Plan would be required to prepare water quality management plans (WQMPs) specifying BMPs to be used in project design and project operation to minimize pollution of stormwater. BMPs used in the operation phase of projects are categorized as follows: Site Design: Measures for reducing or eliminating runoff, such as maximizing permeable areas, use of porous pavements, and natural drainage systems such as vegetated swales; and measures for controlling sources of pollutants. Structural Source Control: Measures to minimize pollution of stormwater by such means as paving 9.1.b Packet Pg. 67 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 47 February 12, 2020 trash storage areas and fueling areas with impervious surfaces, and surrounding such areas with berms or curbs, to block run-on. Nonstructural Source Control: Intended to minimize stormwater pollution through such means as education of owners, tenants, and occupants; employee training; activity restrictions including prohibiting the discharging of fertilizers, pesticides, or waste to streets or storm drains; street sweeping; and a spill contingency plan. Treatment Control: Remove pollutants from stormwater by filtration, media absorption, or other means. Since the proposed General Plan does not include a specific development plan, project-specific WQMPs cannot be developed at this time. Future project-specific WQMPs would be prepared at the time of project application. Moreover, LID and water quality treatment solutions prescribed in project-specific WQMPs would be designed to support or enhance the regional BMPs and efforts implemented by the City. Surface water quality impacts would be less than significant. Groundwater Supplies: Infiltration BMPs, such as pervious pavement and infiltration trenches, require a depth of 10 feet or greater to groundwater to minimize the impacts from stormwater pollutants. For sites with shallow groundwater, infiltration BMPs are not recommended unless designed with impermeable liners and subdrains. Based on these design requirements, no pollutants from project runoff are expected to reach groundwater, and groundwater quality impacts are expected to be less than significant. Water quality impacts to stormwater and groundwater would be similar under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Alter Drainage Patterns & Create or Contribute to Runoff Water: Over half the land in Menifee consists of permeable surfaces: 38 percent of the land area is vacant, 6 percent is in agricultural use, and 4.5 percent is developed with parks or golf courses. Buildout of the proposed General Plan would increase impermeable areas in the City and thus could cause increased stormwater flows into storm drainage systems. The proposed General Plan would designate 2,537 acres either for conservation (OS-C, 1,664 acres); water (OS-W, 69 acres); or for land uses consisting of permeable surfaces, recreation (OS-R, 725 acres) and agriculture (AG, 79 acres). The remainder of the City—27,276 acres, or 91 percent of the City—would be designated for land uses in which some part of each lot would be developed with impermeable land uses. The MS4 Permit for the part of the Santa Ana River Watershed in Riverside County, Order No. R8-2010-0033 issued by the Santa Ana RWQCB in 2010, requires that urban runoff from 85th-percentile storm events from specific types of development categories be infiltrated, filtered or treated; an 85th-percentile storm is roughly equivalent to a two-year storm. G, H & I: Housing in 100-Year Flood Hazard Area: Two parts of the City of Menifee are in FEMA 100-year flood zones. One is an east–west band across the Perris Valley in the northern part of the City, and the second extends east–west along Salt Creek through the central part of the City and includes tributary areas both north and south of Salt Creek. Some drainages in the southern part of the City are also in Riverside County Flood Hazard Zones— in the Paloma Valley and in hills on the south flank of the Paloma Valley (GP EIR Figure 5.9-3, Flood Zones). Future development within the 100-year flood plan must be reviewed by FEMA to determine whether or not the project meets the criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program and if revisions will be needed to the FEMA maps as a result of the project’s construction. Projects developed pursuant to the General Plan would 9.1.b Packet Pg. 68 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 48 February 12, 2020 be required to reduce flood risks by doing one or more of the following: • Grade project building pads above 100-year flood elevations. For areas in 100-year flood zones where detailed hydraulic analyses have not been performed, and thus flood elevations are not known, project- specific hydrologic studies shall determine flood elevations for 100-year floods. This requirement applies to the finish floors of buildings for human occupancy, as well as outdoor areas for use by substantial numbers of people, such as schoolyards and amphitheaters. • Implement flood control improvements and obtain a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) or Letter of Map Change (LOMC) from FEMA based on the flood control improvements. An LOMR or LOMC requires a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and approval by FEMA. All developments and redevelopments approved in accordance with the proposed General Plan would comply with provisions governing new construction, modifications of existing structures, and encroachments into special flood hazard areas. Therefore, impacts related to flood zones are considered less than significant and would not subject people or structures to substantial hazards from 100-year floods. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Levee or Dam Failure: Parts of the City of Menifee are within existing dam inundation areas for three dams at Diamond Valley Lake and for Lake Perris Dam. Buildout of the proposed General Plan would increase the numbers of residents, workers, and structures in parts of the City within the dam inundation areas. Diamond Valley Lake At capacity fill, the three dams that impound the reservoir were each designed to withstand an earthquake of 7.5 magnitude along the San Jacinto Fault or an earthquake of 8.0 magnitude along the San Andreas Fault (Hill 2007). Additionally, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California carries out continuous automated monitoring of the dams and their foundations for deformation due to the weight of the dams, water pressure, and the effects of wetting of dam materials (Duffy 2001). The design and construction of the dams for earthquake resistance, in combination with monitoring of the dams, reduce risks of dam failure due to earthquakes. Lake Perris In 2005, the DWR determined there were potential seismic safety concerns with the Lake Perris dam’s foundation if a magnitude 7.5 or larger earthquake struck the area. As a result, the DWR has lowered the lake level temporarily by about 25 feet while the foundation is seismically strengthened. An FEIR for the Perris Dam Remediation Program was certified in November 2011. Completion of the repair work is expected by the end of 2015 (DWR 2012). Parts of the City of Menifee are within the current dam inundation area for Lake Perris; the dam inundation map for Lake Perris may require revision after completion of the repair work. The approved repair work will reduce risks of dam failure due to earthquakes. Dam inundation impacts would be less than significant. Impacts would be the same for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Seiche, Tsunami, or Mudflow: Buildout of the proposed General Plan would increase the numbers of residents, workers, and structures in parts of the City subject to flooding due to seiches or mudflows. Seiches Projects proposed under the proposed General Plan would be subject to independent CEQA review. CEQA review for projects sited near inland water bodies that could generate seiches, such as Canyon Lake or 9.1.b Packet Pg. 69 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 49 February 12, 2020 artificial lakes at Menifee Lakes Country Club in the east part of the City, would assess flood hazards from seiches and set forth feasible mitigation measures as required. Mudflows The Riverside County Hydrology Manual contains methods for estimating debris production resulting from storms. Future drainage improvements in the City, both County flood control facilities and storm drainage improvements in parts of the City that could be subject to mudflows, would be designed to carry bulked flows per methods specified in the Hydrology Manual. Impacts would be less than significant under the proposed General Plan and the Expanded EDC Scenario. 4.9.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect hydrology or water quality. In addition, no new information of 9.1.b Packet Pg. 70 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 50 February 12, 2020 substantial importance concerning hydrology or water quality has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning hydrology or water quality than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy S-3.1  Policy S-3.2  Policy S-3.3  Policy S-3.4  Policy S-3.5  Policy OSC-7.1  Policy OSC-7.2  Policy OSC-7.3  Policy OSC-7.4  Policy OSC-7.5  Policy OSC-7.6  Policy OSC-7.7  Policy OSC-7.8  Policy OSC-7.9  Policy OSC-7.10 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to Hydrology and Water Quality. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.10 LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the Project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? 4.10.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.10, Land Use and Planning, analyzes impacts concerning land use and planning, as summarized below: Physically Divide an Established Community: The Menifee General Plan guides future growth within the City and contains policies that encourage the preservation or enhancement of the existing, primarily residential communities through infill development, open space opportunities, and development of compatible uses that would enhance the existing character of Menifee. Neighborhood identity and preservation is a key component of the land use and housing elements (see applicable land use element and housing element policies in Appendix C). Additionally, the land use element outlines specific policies for compatibility that would reduce the amount of conflict between contrasting land uses. Implementation of the pertinent policies 9.1.b Packet Pg. 71 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 51 February 12, 2020 of the Menifee General Plan would help ensure the development of cohesive communities while maintaining the features that make each neighborhood unique and would not result in the physical division of an established community. Conflict with Land Use Plans, Policies, or Regulations: The GP FPEIR evaluated project consistency with various regionally and locally adopted land use plans, policies, and regulations. GP FEIR Table 5.10-1 provides an assessment of the Menifee General Plan’s relationship to pertinent 2012–2035 SCAG RTP/SCS goals. Relevant policies from the Menifee General Plan elements are included. The analysis in the table concludes that the Menifee General Plan would be consistent with the applicable RTP/SCS goals. Therefore, implementation of the Menifee General Plan would not result in significant land use impacts related to relevant RTP/SCS goals. Conflict with Habitat Conservation Plan: General Plan FEIR Section 5.4, Biological Resources, describes the compatibility and consistency of the proposed Land Use Plan with the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) and Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKR HCP). As concluded in Chapter 4, Biological Resources, future development that would be accommodated under the Menifee General Plan would not conflict or interfere with the Western Riverside MSHCP or SKR HCP. Impacts would be similar under the Expanded EDC Scenario. 4.10.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential 1 acre min. (RR1) residential land use designation and Residential, 1-acre minimum 9.1.b Packet Pg. 72 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 52 February 12, 2020 (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect land use and planning. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning land use and planning has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning land use and planning than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy LU-1.1  Policy LU-1.2  Policy LU-1.3  Policy LU-1.4  Policy LU-1.5  Policy LU-1.6  Policy LU-1.7  Policy LU-1.8  Policy LU-1.9  Policy LU-1.10 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to Land Use and Planning. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.11 MINERAL RESOURCES Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? 4.11.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.11, Mineral Resources, analyzes impacts concerning mineral resources, as summarized below: A & B – Regionally and Locally Significant Mineral Resource Loss: 9.1.b Packet Pg. 73 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 53 February 12, 2020 Mineral Resource Zones No known significant mineral resources have been designated in the City of Menifee. GP FEIR Figure 5.11-1, depicts Mineral Resources Zones (MRZs) mapped in the City, which include MRZ-1, MRZ-3, and Urban Area. The only areas in the San Jacinto Basin1 that have been designated MRZ-2—that is, where significant mineral resources are known to exist or are considered very likely to exist—are two areas northwest of Lake Elsinore totaling approximately 465 acres, approximately six miles west of the City’s western boundary. MRZ- 2designated areas in the San Bernardino P-C Region are in the Upper Santa Ana River Valley near the Santa Ana River and tributaries of the river flowing southward from the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains, and in the San Gorgonio Pass area east of the City of Banning in the Whitewater River watershed (CGS 2008). Therefore, based on current MRZ designations in the San Jacinto Basin, including the City of Menifee, it is unlikely that significant mineral resources would be designated in Menifee in the foreseeable future. General Plan buildout would not cause a loss of availability of known significant mineral resources. General Plan–Designated Mineral Resource Sites Neither the Riverside County General Plan nor the proposed Menifee General Plan designate mining sites in the City of Menifee. General Plan buildout would not cause a loss of availability of mining sites designated in the City or county general plans. No active mines are mapped in the City on the Mines Online map maintained by the Office of Mine Reclamation (OMR 2012). Mining would also be incompatible with the existing and future land uses of the City. Impacts would be similar under the Expanded EDC Scenario. 4.11.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General 9.1.b Packet Pg. 74 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Page | 54 February 12, 2020 Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect mineral resources. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning mineral resources has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning mineral resources than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy OSC-4.4  Policy OSC-4.5 9.1.b Packet Pg. 75 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PC Resolution Exhibit No. 1 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to mineral resources. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.12 NOISE Would the project: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the Project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the Project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the Project expose people residing or working in the Project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the Project expose people residing or working in the Project area to excessive noise levels? 4.12.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions GP FEIR Section 5.12, Noise, analyzes impacts concerning noise, as summarized below: Noise Exposure in Excess of Established Standards: The operational phases of individual projects that result from the General Plan Land Use Plan would generate noise from vehicular sources. Future development in accordance with General Plan would cause increases in traffic along local roadways. The increases would occur due to implementation of the proposed Land Use Plan, implementation of the circulation plan, and regional growth. A noise increase greater than 5 dBA is readily perceptible to the average human ear and is the level that is considered a substantial noise increase. If the future noise compared to existing conditions results in a 5 dB increase and the future noise level is in excess of 65 dBA CNEL, there would be a significant noise impact. Commercial and industrial areas are not considered noise sensitive and have much higher tolerances for exterior noise levels than noise-sensitive uses such as residences and schools. The traffic noise levels were estimated using the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (RD-77-108). The FHWA model predicts noise levels through a series of adjustments to a reference sound level. These adjustments account for distances from the roadway, traffic flows, vehicle 9.1.b Packet Pg. 76 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 56 February 12, 2020 speeds, car/truck mix, length of exposed roadway, and road width. The distances to the 70, 65, and 60 CNEL contours for selected roadway segments in the vicinity of proposed project site are included in Appendix H. Tables 5.12-7 through 5.12-9 present the noise level increases on roadways over existing conditions at 100 feet from the centerline of each roadway segment for 2035, Post-2035 General Plan, and Post-2035 with Expanded EDC scenario. Table 5.12-7 of the GP FEIR shows that traffic noise increases along roadways at 2035 due to implementation of the proposed Land Use Plan, the implementation of the circulation plan, and regional growth would range from 0.0 to 18.0 dBA CNEL. The highest increase would occur along areas that are least developed, along roadways that would be improved with additional lanes and connections currently not implemented, bringing substantial pass-by traffic. Similarly, traffic noise increases for Post2035 conditions over existing, as presented in Table 5.12-8 of the GP FEIR, would range from 0.0 to 18.6 dBA CNEL, and traffic noise increases for Post-2035 Expanded EDC scenario over existing, as presented in Table 5.12-9 of the GP FEIR, would range from 0.0 to 19.1 dBA CNEL. Increases over individual projects associated with buildout of the proposed Land Use Plan would occur over a period of many years, and the increase in noise on an annual basis would not be readily discernible because traffic and noise would increase incrementally. Because substantial cumulative increases in the ambient noise environment would occur at existing uses from buildout of the Proposed Land Use Plan, impacts would be significant. Exposure or Generation of Excessive Groundborne Vibration: On-Road Mobile-Source Vibration Impacts. Caltrans has studied the effects of propagation of vehicle vibration on sensitive land uses and notes that “heavy trucks, and quite frequently buses, generate the highest earthborn vibrations of normal traffic.” Caltrans further notes that the highest traffic-generated vibrations are along freeways and state routes. Their study finds that “vibrations measured on freeway shoulders (five meters from the centerline of the nearest lane) have never exceeded 0.08 inches per second, with the worst combinations of heavy trucks. This level coincides with the maximum recommended safe level for ruins and ancient monuments (and historic buildings).” Typically, trucks do not generate high levels of vibration because they travel on rubber wheels and do not have vertical movement, which generates ground vibration. Vibrations from trucks may be noticeable if there are any roadway imperfections such as potholes (FTA 2006). Because of setbacks, vibration-sensitive structures are not and will not be sited within five meters (approximately 16 feet) of the centerline of the nearest lane of I-215, or any major truck route. Potential for significant vibration impacts is less than significant. Railroad Vibration Impacts. New vibration-sensitive land uses, including residential land uses, would be exposed to groundborne vibration from train operations along the BNSF. Vibration levels in the City from trains are dependent on specific site conditions such as geology and the condition of the railroad track and train wheels. In addition, wood-framed structures could amplify vibration levels felt by occupants by as much as 10 dB. As soil conditions have a strong influence on the levels of groundborne vibration, vibration levels from trains may be amplified. Vibration impacts from the BNSF are based on the potential for rail operations to cause perceptible levels of vibration. New vibration-sensitive land uses such as residential areas near the BNSF would have the potential to be impacted by perceptible levels of vibration from rail operations. Policy N1.14 requires new development within 100 feet of rail lines to demonstrate, prior to project approval, that vibration experienced by residents and vibration sensitive uses would not exceed guidelines from the Federal Transit Administration. Train operations are very limited within the SJBL that passes by the City to two freight trains daily. The level at which vibration becomes significant for residential uses during the daytime is 78 VdB. Vibration levels taken at the Perris Valley line, which is an extension of the same railroad line, measured no more than 78 VdB at 50 feet from the track (ATS Consulting 2006). There is no anticipation of changes in activity of the existing freight operations in that line. Because train operations already occur and are very limited at two trains per day, and vibration levels at 50 feet from the tracks are below the thresholds for residential uses, vibration impacts to existing and future uses would be less than significant. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 77 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 57 February 12, 2020 Construction Vibration. Vibration generated by construction equipment has the potential to be substantial. Future individual projects would be required to be reviewed under CEQA. The environmental review would evaluate potential impacts specific to each development and would include methods to reduce vibration during construction such as the use of smaller equipment, use of static rollers instead of vibratory rollers, and drilling piles as opposed to pile driving. Policy N 1.13 requires new development to minimize vibration impacts to adjacent uses during demolition and construction. Overall, vibration impacts related to construction would be short-term, temporary, and generally restricted to the areas in the immediate vicinity of active construction equipment. As such, implementation of these proposed policies and actions would reduce construction-related vibration impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and vibration impacts from construction would be less than significant. Impacts would be similar for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Permanent Increase in Ambient Noise Levels: Noise is regulated by numerous codes and ordinances across federal, state, and local agencies. In addition, the City regulates stationary-source noise through the Municipal Code. Buildout of the proposed Land Use Plan would result in an increase in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development within the City. The primary noise sources from residential, commercial, and institutional land uses are landscaping, maintenance activities, and air conditioning systems. In addition, future commercial uses may include loading docks. Noise generated by residential or commercial uses is generally short and intermittent, and these uses are not a substantial source of noise. The City of Menifee requires that noise from new stationary sources in the City comply with the City’s Noise Ordinance, which limits the acceptable noise at the property line of the impacted property to reduce nuisances to sensitive land uses. The City Police or Code Enforcement Officer enforces the noise limitation of the Municipal Code. Consequently, stationary-source noise from these types of proposed land uses would not substantially increase the noise environment. Industrial noise is less intermittent and can have moderate to high levels on a continual basis. As shown in Table 4-2, Future Buildout Projections, buildout of the City of Menifee would have a total of 41,555,921 square feet of non-residential uses, which would include 494,803 square feet of heavy industrial land uses. The proposed non-residential uses are mostly located along I-215 freeway, Matthews Road and the railroad line, and south of Ethnac Road (see Figure 3-6). The heavy industrial areas are centered around the railroad line and Matthew Road. The siting of new industrial developments may increase noise levels at nearby residential uses. This can be due to the continual presence of heavy trucks used for the pick-up and delivery of goods and supplies, or from the use of noisy equipment used in the manufacturing or machining process. Though vehicle noise on public roadways is exempt from local regulation, for the purposes of the planning process, it may be regulated as a stationary-source noise while operating on private property. Process equipment and the use of pneumatic tools could also generate elevated noise levels, but this equipment is typically housed within the facilities. To regulate stationary-source noise created by industrial machinery and tools from affecting sensitive land uses, the City of Menifee requires industrial operations to limit noise to no greater than the maximum allowable noise levels as described in the Municipal Code presented in Table 5.12- 4. Several policies in the Noise Element would reduce noise spillover from noise-generating uses and protect noise-sensitive uses from excessive noise. Implementation of the Noise Element and compliance with the City’s Municipal Code would result in noise levels that are acceptable to the City and would result in less than significant noise impacts from stationary sources. The additional land that would be designated EDC in the Expanded EDC Scenario is next to land that would be designated EDC in the proposed General Plan. Impacts would be similar in the Expanded EDC Scenario. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 78 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 58 February 12, 2020 Temporary Increase in Ambient Noise Levels: Implementation of the General Plan would result in construction of new residential, commercial, and industrial uses throughout the planning area. Two types of short-term noise impacts could occur during construction. First, the transport of workers and movement of materials to and from the site could incrementally increase noise levels along local access roads. The second type of short-term noise impact is related to demolition, site preparation, grading, and/or physical construction. Construction is performed in distinct steps, each of which has its own mix of equipment, and, consequently, its own noise characteristics. Table 5.12-10 of the GP FEIR lists typical construction equipment noise levels recommended for noise-impact assessments, based on a distance of 50 feet between the equipment and noise receptor. As shown, construction equipment generates high levels of noise ranging from a maximum of 71 dBA to 101 dBA. Construction of individual developments associated with buildout of the Proposed Land Use Plan would temporally increase the ambient noise environment, and would have the potential to affect noise sensitive land uses in the vicinity of each individual project. The City of Menifee restricts the hours of construction activities that occurs within a ¼ mile of an inhabited dwelling to the least noise-sensitive portions of the day. Construction activities within ¼ mile of a sensitive uses are prohibited during the evening and nighttime hours, as provided in the Municipal Code. However, construction activities may occur outside of these hours if the City determines that the maintenance, repair, or improvement is necessary to maintain public services or cannot feasibly be conducted during normal business hours, or if construction activities comply with the stationary source noise standards of the Municipal Code. Municipal Code regulations require construction noise to occur during daytime hours, which would reduce construction noise by limiting construction hours to the less sensitive hours of the day. Through the implementation of the General Plan Noise Element and enforcement of the Municipal Code, the proposed plan would minimize temporary or periodic impacts to ambient noise levels from construction activities to the maximum extent feasible. Subsequent projects would be subject to separate, project level CEQA review to identify and mitigate associated impacts. Therefore, implementation of the General Plan as it relates to construction noise would result in a less than significant noise impact. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Exposure to Excessive Public & Private Airport Noise Levels: GP FEIR Figure 5.12-3 depicts 60 and 65 dBA CNEL airport noise contours which shows that no portions of the City are located with the 65 dBA CNEL noise contours of any airport. The General Plan Noise Element Policy N1.17 prohibits new residential land uses within the 65 dB CNEL contours of any public-use or military airports, as defined by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission. Implementation of the General Plan would not expose noise-sensitive land uses to noise levels that are incompatible with aircraft noise. Aircraft overflights will be heard in the City; however, noise impacts would be less than significant. The additional area that would be designated EDC under the Expanded EDC Scenario is outside the 60 CNEL noise contours for each of the four airports discussed above. Impacts would be similar for the Expanded EDC Scenario. 4.12.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, 9.1.b Packet Pg. 79 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 59 February 12, 2020 where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect noise levels. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning noise impacts has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning noise than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy N-1.1  Policy N-1.2  Policy N-1.3  Policy N-1.4  Policy N-1.5  Policy N-1.6  Policy N-1.7  Policy N-1.8  Policy N-1.9  Policy N-1.10  Policy N-1.11  Policy N-1.12  Policy N-1.13  Policy N-1.14  Policy N-1.15  Policy N-1.16  Policy N-1.17  Policy N-1.18  Policy N-1.19  Policy N-1.20  Policy N-2.1  Policy N-2.2  Policy N-2.3 9.1.b Packet Pg. 80 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 60 February 12, 2020 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to noise. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.13 POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? 4.13.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.13, Population and Housing, analyzes impacts concerning population and housing, as summarized below: Substantial Population Growth: Residential Land Use Designations The area in the City designated for residential land uses increases with implementation of the General Plan to 13,076 acres, an increase of 3,098 acres over the land area in the City currently developed with residential uses. Portions of the Economic Development Corridor (EDC) and the 15 specific plans would also be developed with residential uses. Residential Units At buildout of the proposed General Plan there would be an estimated 63,754 residential units in the City, an increase of 36,293 units over the number counted in the 2010 Census. The additional 197 acres of EDC- designated lands under the Optional Expanded EDC Scenario would add 3,260,901 square feet to nonretail uses and reduce Rural Residential uses by 101 units. Population The City’s population at General Plan buildout, based on persons-per-household factors for each residential unit type, is estimated as 158,942, an increase of 81,423 over the 2010 Census count and 39,160 over the SCAG 2035 forecast of the City’s population. The additional 197 acres of EDC designated lands under the Expanded EDC Scenario would add 3,260,901 square feet to nonretail uses and reduce the population by 281. The General Plan buildout population forecast assumes a 7.64 percent vacancy rate based on CDF 2009 9.1.b Packet Pg. 81 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 61 February 12, 2020 vacancy rate data for the City. Though development of residential land uses per General Plan buildout would cause population increase in the City exceeding that of SCAG projections for 2035, the proposed General Plan is the City’s first General Plan. Therefore, there are no preexisting General Plan population projections with which to compare forecast population growth. Implementation of the proposed General Plan would not induce growth exceeding existing General Plan projections. The General Plan projects a buildout population of 158,942 (GP EIR, Chapter 4, Project Description, Table 4-2). Upon implementation of regulatory requirements and standard conditions of approval, Impacts would be less than significant for the General Plan and for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Displace Existing Housing: The General Plan designates some areas of the City developed with residential land use designations to EDC, permitting a mixture of residential, commercial, office, industrial, entertainment, educational, recreational, or other uses. The Expanded EDC Scenario would add 197 acres to the EDC designation along the Scott Road Corridor near the south end of the City (GP EIR Chapter 4, Project Description). The EDC designation is primarily intended for uses along corridors such as I-215 and Ethanac, Newport, and Scott Roads and McCall Boulevard (GP EIR, Figure 4-1), since land uses in these areas have a higher likelihood to transition over time in comparison to other areas of the City. The transition from primarily residentially designated areas to the establishment of a different mix of uses under the EDC land use designation is intended to help create a sense of community and attractive communities for local citizens and visitors. The EDC designation is not intended to displace existing residences. Each development or redevelopment project in areas designated EDC would be subject to independent CEQA review. Impacts on displacement of housing and/or residents would be assessed and mitigated to the extent feasible as part of CEQA review for each respective project. Impacts would be less than significant. Displace Substantial Numbers of People: See “Displace Existing Housing” above. Impacts would be less than significant. 4.13.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) 9.1.b Packet Pg. 82 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 62 February 12, 2020 which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect population or housing growth. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning population and housing has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning population and housing than anticipated in the GP FEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES There are no GP Policies relevant to population and housing. GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to noise. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.14 PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the Project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: 1) Fire protection? 2) Police protection? 3) Schools? 9.1.b Packet Pg. 83 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 63 February 12, 2020 4) Parks? 5) Other public facilities? 4.14.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.14, Public Services, analyzes impacts concerning public services, as summarized below: Fire Protection: Buildout of the Menifee General Plan would result in an increased number of persons within the City, subsequently resulting in an increase in demand for fire and emergency medical services. Buildout of the General Plan would increase the population of the City by an estimated 81,423 over the 2010 Census count and would increase employment in the City by a net 71,257, a nearly 10-fold increase over current employment in the City. Buildout would increase the number of residential units by a net 30,895 units and would increase nonresidential land uses by a net of about 42.1 million square feet (this net increase does not including public facilities and institutional land uses). General Plan buildout would require development of several new fire stations; locations of the fire stations have not been identified and would be determined during station planning by RCFD. Each engine company can service about 2,000 calls per year; one station, depending on its size, can accommodate two to three engine companies. Approximately 8,000 residential units would generate 2,000 calls per year (Johnson 2013). General Plan Buildout would create a need for about four additional fire stations based on the estimated net increase of 30,895 residential units due to General Plan buildout. Two additional fire stations are planned in the City, and one in Perris that would serve both Menifee and Perris. Therefore, the city would be served by a total of eight stations in the City and in adjacent cities. Development of planned stations is contingent on development of planned projects in the City and is not currently assured. Along with the existing five and three planned, approximately three additional engine companies would be needed to serve the City at General Plan buildout, based on the service capacity per engine company.1 It is unknown how many stations would be needed to house the additional engine companies; two or more engine companies can be housed in one station if there is sufficient call demand in that station’s service area. Funding for the RCFD is obtained from various sources, including the County’s general fund, city general and benefit assessment funds, and other sources. RCFD capital funding is mostly provided by Development Impact Fees collected by Riverside County or by cities; major developments can also enter development agreements with RCFD as an effort to fund improvements responding to the developments’ fair share of impacts (Johnson 2013a). In compliance with the Riverside County development mitigation fees, each project developer would be required to pay Development Impact Fees to offset the project-related demand on existing fire services. The fees would ensure that as each future project is developed, adequate fire protection and emergency/medical services would be provided. In addition, each project would be required to be constructed consistent with current fire regulations and provide fire safety features. Compliance with the applicable design requirements and payment of its full, fair share of infrastructure costs would ensure that the proposed project would not adversely impact the current fire protection services. Impact fees levied on the proposed project would be utilized to fund construction of this new station and/or to expand the existing facilities to reduce fire services impacts. Development fees would also be used to purchase required fire trucks and equipment and/or to hire additional fire fighters. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 84 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 64 February 12, 2020 The City of Menifee has adopted the 2007 California Fire Code that lists the minimum required fire-flow and flow duration for buildings of different floor areas and construction types (2007 California Fire Code, Appendix B – Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings). Fire flow requirements within commercial projects are based on square footage and type of construction of the structures. Minimum fire flow for any commercial structure is 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) at a residual pressure of 20 psi, and can rise to 8,000 gpm, per Table A-III of the California Fire Code. General Plan buildout projects would be required to comply with the California Fire Code fire flow requirements. Compliance with all applicable fire code and RCFD requirements and standards for construction, access, water mains, fire flow, and fire hydrants would be required for each project. Prior to any site development or future project approvals, all plans would be required to be submitted to the fire marshal for review and verification that they would conform to all pertinent fire standards and requirements. Fire protection service impacts would be less than significant. Hazardous Materials Proposed Business Park, Economic Development Corridor, and Specific Plan designations would permit industrial uses; some industrial uses that would be permitted under the proposed General Plan may use hazardous materials. Use, transport, and storage of increased amounts of hazardous materials would involve risks arising from occupational exposure and from accidental release of hazardous materials. A full analysis of Hazardous Materials impacts is discussed in Section 5.8, Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Wildland Fire The expansive open space areas in the City are susceptible to destructive wildland fires, often exacerbated by dry weather and Santa Ana winds. Menifee has significant interface areas where a proactive approach to preventing the start and spread of wildland fire is vital to protecting lives and property. A full analysis of wildland fire impact are discussed in Section 5.8, Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Buildout of the Expanded EDC Scenario would involve development of about 3.26 million square feet of nonretail land uses that could use hazardous materials. A small part of the additional area that would be designated EDC in the Expanded EDC Scenario is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Impacts would be similar under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Police Protection: At full buildout, the estimated sheriff’s department staff needed to provide police protection to the City would be 177 personnel, including: • 138 sworn officers, including 24 management, 14 investigators, 54 patrol officers, and 10 motor officers and motor sergeants. • 39 classified employees, including community service officers, accident investigators, and administrative staff. (Hill 2013) The estimated 64 sworn patrol officers, motor sergeants, and motor officers needed at General Plan buildout would be an increase of 31 over the number of sworn officers currently assigned to comparable positions in the City. The City would be responsible for costs for all personnel serving the City, including contract support personnel. The sheriff’s department would provide all needed equipment, such as police vehicles, for the number of officers contracted for by the City. The City would be responsible for all ensuing costs. An estimated 176 total vehicles would be needed, including 155 patrol units and plain cars, 4 vans, 9 stealth units, and 8 motorcycles. The sheriff’s department could continue serving Menifee from the Perris Station if needed; however, the preferred option would be for the City to provide a facility funded by Development Impact Fees. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 85 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 65 February 12, 2020 As the City grows additional police equipment, facilities, and personnel would be required to provide adequate response times, acceptable public service ratios, and other performance objectives for law enforcement services. The City would provide increased personnel and vehicles needed to service the growing population by development of a Menifee Sheriff’s station, or expansion of the Perris Sheriff’s Station. The physical impacts cannot be analyzed in this EIR because the locations and sizes of future facilities are unknown. Future projects would be reviewed by the City on an individual basis and would be required to comply with regulations in effect at the time building permits are issued (i.e., payment of impact fees).The need for additional structures and personnel would be financed through the General Fund, and the impacts of General Plan Update on police services would be less than significant. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Schools: Upon implementation of regulatory requirements and standard conditions of approval, Impact 5.14- 3 would be less than significant under the proposed General Plan as well as the Expanded EDC Scenario. Parks: Refer to Section 4.15, Recreation, below. Libraries: Buildout of the General Plan would result in an increase in demand for library services in Menifee. At General Plan buildout the City would have a population of 158,942. Net increases of about 48,000 square feet of library space, 162,486 items, and 24 full-time-equivalent staff would be needed to adequately serve the population at General Plan buildout, based on the service standards referenced in footnote 2 above (Holland 2013). However, additional City and county tax revenues generated from new dwelling units and businesses in Menifee would contribute toward the financing of additional library space and services in the City. Implementation of policies and implementation measures in the proposed General Plan would ensure that the City and the Riverside County Library System provide library services that meet local needs. Residents of the City also have access to the entirety of the Riverside County library system and its materials. Buildout of the General Plan is not anticipated to have a significant impact on library services; impacts would be similar for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Impacts to Other Public Facilities: General Plan implementation could result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provisions of new or physically altered public facilities, or need for new or physically altered public facilities. General Plan implementation would increase the City’s population. This population increase would require new and expanded public facilities to ensure acceptable service levels. The GP FPEIR analysis concludes that impacts would be less than significant. 4.14.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 86 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 66 February 12, 2020 The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1-14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect fire or police protection, schools, parks, libraries, or other public services. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning public services has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning public services than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy ED-1.1  Policy ED-3.1  Policy ED-5.1  Policy PS-6.1  Policy PS-6.2  Policy PS-6.3  Policy PS-6.4  Policy PS-6.6  Policy PS-6.7  Policy PS-7.1  Policy PS-7.2  Policy PS-7.4  Policy PS-7.5  Policy PS-10.3  Policy LU-26.1 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to noise. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 87 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 67 February 12, 2020 4.15 RECREATION a) Would the Project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the Project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? 4.15.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.15, Recreation, analyzes impacts concerning recreation, as summarized below: Impacts to Existing Parks and Recreational Facilities: General Plan buildout would result in an increase of the City’s population by 81,423 more than the 2010 Census count to a total of 158,942. Future growth in the City in accordance with buildout of the General Plan would increase the demand for parks and increase existing park usage. The Quimby Act, California Government Code Section 66477, requires the dedication of land and/or fees for park and recreational purposes as a condition of approval of a tentative map or parcel map. The Quimby Act establishes procedures that can be used by local jurisdictions to provide neighborhood and community parks and recreational facilities and services for new residential subdivisions. New developments in Menifee involving a tentative map or parcel map would pay fees, dedicate land, or both, to the City of Menifee for park and recreation purposes in accord with the Quimby Act. The City of Menifee a standard of five acres of parkland per 1,000 persons, and the Valley-Wide Recreation and Parks District has a standard of five acres of parkland per 1,000 persons (Wetter 2013). General Plan buildout would create demand for 407 acres of new parkland at a ratio of five acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. The proposed General Plan designates 725 acres for parks. As a result, under the General Plan, development of park facilities keep pace with the anticipated increase in population, and no significant impacts would occur. Impacts would be similar for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Impacts to Construction or Expansion of Recreational Facilities: The General Plan guides growth and development within the City and is not a development project, therefore it does not include or require the construction of recreational facilities that would result in any environmental impacts. However, development pursuant to the General Plan would result in the construction of new or expansion of existing recreational facilities in the City. Development and operation of new recreational facilities may have an adverse physical effect on the environment, including impacts relating to air quality, biological resources, lighting, noise, and traffic. Environmental impacts associated with construction of new and/or expansion of recreational facilities in accordance with the proposed Land Use Plan are addressed separately (see appropriate environmental topical areas in Chapter 5, Environmental Impacts). However, it is speculative to determine the location of proposed park facilities in the City and impacts arising from development of individual park projects. Goals, policies, and actions in the General Plan, along with existing federal, state, and local regulations, would mitigate potential adverse impacts to the environment that may result from the expansion of parks, recreational facilities, and trails pursuant to buildout of the proposed Land Use Plan. Furthermore, subsequent environmental review would be required for development of park projects under the proposed Land Use Plan. Consequently, the General Plan would not result in significant impacts relating to new or 9.1.b Packet Pg. 88 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 68 February 12, 2020 expanded recreational facilities. Impacts would be the same under the Expanded EDC Scenario. 4.15.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect parks or recreational uses. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning recreation has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning recreation than anticipated in the GP FPEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy LU-26.1  Policy PR-1.1 9.1.b Packet Pg. 89 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 69 February 12, 2020  Policy PF-10.1  Policy PF-10.2  Policy PF-10.4  Policy PR-1.2  Policy PR-1.3 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES There are no GP FEIR Mitigation Measures relevant to noise. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.16 TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. 4.16.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.16, Transportation/Traffic, analyzes impacts concerning transportation/traffic, as summarized below: Increase in Traffic in Relation to the Existing Traffic Load and Capacity: General Plan implementation could involve substantial increases in traffic in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system. RCIP 2035 Traffic Forecasts The roadway segment analysis for RCIP 2035 conditions shows that the proposed RivTAM roadway network would provide adequate capacity to accommodate interim year 2035 conditions on all of the study area roadway segments with the exception of McCall Boulevard between Bradley Road and I-215 southbound 9.1.b Packet Pg. 90 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 70 February 12, 2020 ramps. As previously described, the roadway segment analysis is presented as a planning tool to assess the adequacy of the existing and proposed General Plan Circulation Element functional roadway classifications. It is important to consider the intersection LOS in combination with the roadway segment V/C ratios. I-215 Freeway Mainline Analysis – Per Table 5.16-8 of the GP FEIR, for 2035 RCIP conditions with the proposed widening project that would add additional travel lanes, the I-215 Freeway would carry traffic volumes that would potentially exceed the daily capacity on all five mainline segments evaluated. Intersections Peak Hour Levels of Service Based on the LOS methodologies described in the “Methodology” section, the peak hour traffic volumes presented in Exhibits 7-2 and 7-3 of the TIA were used in conjunction with existing lane configurations to determine the current traffic operating conditions at the 33 existing study area intersections. Table 5.16-9 of the GP FEIR summarizes the RCIP 2035 Condition peak hour LOS at the 33 existing study area intersections during the weekday AM and PM peak hours. As shown in this table, all intersections would operate at satisfactory levels of service (i.e., LOS D or better) during the weekday AM and PM peak hours, except for the intersection of Bradley Road and McCall Boulevard, which is forecast to operate at LOS F. With implementation of the mitigation measures of the FEIR, this intersection would operate at acceptable LOS for long-range future conditions. Post- 2035 Traffic Forecasts Per Table 5.16-12 of the GP FEIR for Post-2035 conditions, the following intersection location will experience unacceptable LOS E or worse conditions during one or both of the peak hours: • Bradley Road at McCall Boulevard • Haun Road at Newport Road • Menifee Road at SR-74 (Pinacate Road) • Menifee Road at McCall Boulevard Expanded EDC Scenario Post- 2035 Traffic Forecasts Per Table 5.16-15 of the GP FEIR for the Expanded EDC Scenario Post-2035 conditions, the following intersection locations would experience unacceptable LOS E or worse conditions during one or both of the peak hours: • Bradley Road at McCall Boulevard • Haun Road at Newport Road • Menifee Road at SR-74 (Pinacate Rd.) • Menifee Road at McCall Boulevard Four intersections would experience unacceptable LOS during one or both peak hours for Post-2035 for the General Plan and for the Expanded EDC scenario. Without additional improvements above and beyond programmed improvements, this would be a significant impact. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 16-1 and 16-2 would reduce impacts to less than significant. Conflict with Congestion Management Program or Exceed Level of Service Standard: The Congestion Management Program in effect in Riverside County was approved by the RCTC in 2010. All freeways and selected arterial roadways in the county are designated elements of the CMP system of highways and roadways. There are two CMP system roadways in the City, I-215 and SR-74. Traffic impacts to these two roadways that would result from General Plan buildout were analyzed in Impact Statement 5.16-1 above. RCTC has adopted a minimum level of service threshold of LOS “E” for CMP facilities. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 91 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 71 February 12, 2020 All segments on SR-74 currently operate and would continue to operate at acceptable LOS E or better. However, three of the study area freeway mainline segments on the I-215 (from McCall Boulevard to south of Scott Road) currently operate and would continue to operate at LOS F at 2035 and Post-2035 conditions. Buildout of the proposed Land Use Plan would result in additional traffic volume that would significantly cumulatively contribute to mainline freeway segment impacts. According to the RTCT CMP plan, when a deficiency is identified, a deficiency plan must be prepared by the local agency (in this case Caltrans). Other agencies identified as contributors to the deficiency, which include the City of Menifee and the County of Riverside, are also required to coordinate with the development of the plan. The plan must contain mitigation measures, including consideration of Transportation Demand Management strategies and transit alternatives, and a schedule for mitigating deficiency. Without specific policies requiring the City to contribute to the deficiency plan, this would be a significant impact. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 16-3 would reduce impacts but not to less than significant. Air Traffic Patterns: Portions of Menifee are located within the Airport Influence areas of Perris Valley Airport and March Air Reserve Base. Pursuant to Section 21676(b) of the California Public Utilities Code, the adoption of a General Plan and all General Plan amendments affecting land use designations within airport influence areas are subject to Airport Land Use Commission review, involving a formal submittal process. Airport land use commissions (ALUCs) were created by the State of California to work with local jurisdictions in a joint effort to provide for compatible land uses in the vicinity of public use airports. There are no direct conflicts with the compatibility criteria in the Perris Valley Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan as adopted by the Riverside County ALUC or the provisions of the March Air Reserve Base Joint Land Use Study. General Plan implementation will not significantly increase the number of individuals using the airport facilities at Perris Valley Airport, or MARB. Therefore, air traffic pattern impacts would be less than significant. D&E: Design Hazards & Emergency Access: Buildout of the proposed General Plan would result in some changes to the City’s circulation network, but would not increase hazards or impact emergency access due to design features. Several modifications to the currently adopted county (RCIP) highway cross-sections were recommended in order to accommodate a broader array of traffic volume conditions and modes; to provide appropriate lane capacities within limited right-of-way (ROW); and to provide more detailed information on lane configurations, shoulders, medians, etc. Higher volume streets were designed with shoulders to accommodate exclusive bike lanes or share NEV/bike lanes. Sidewalks may be curb-adjacent or separated from the roadway by a landscaped parkway or on-street parking, subject to approval. All future roadway system improvements associated with development and redevelopment activates under the General Plan would be designed in accordance with the established roadway design standards, some of which have also been incorporated into the Circulation Element of the General Plan. In addition to functional classifications, the plan identifies “enhanced intersection” locations (additional lanes/right-of-way required within 600 feet of the intersection) and “connectivity analysis zones” (roadway alignments, intersections geometrics and traffic control features subject to future assessment). The proposed City-wide roadway network identifies four connectivity analysis zones that may be subject to review and future consideration by the City of Menifee. These areas have been highlighted to recognize that additional evaluation of the roadway alignments, intersection geometrics, and traffic control features are needed. The traffic study (Urban Crossroads 2013) identified a connectivity analysis zone for the State Route 74/Ethanac Road convergence area. Matthews Road (SR-74) currently turns into SR-74 (Pinacate Rd.) just east of Antelope Road, as it does not currently have a connection south of Ethanac Road/SR-74. When the direct connection of Ethanac Road to SR-74 occurs in the future, the current diagonal alignment of Matthews Road 9.1.b Packet Pg. 92 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 72 February 12, 2020 (SR-74) is proposed to “T” into Antelope Road north of Ethanac Road/SR-74. This area is shown on Figure 5.16-7 of the GP FEIR and is identified as one of the connectivity analysis zones, acknowledging that additional review of the roadway alignments, intersection geometrics, and traffic control features are needed. The Circulation Element includes policies that requires the City to comply with federal, state, and local design and safety standards when designing roadways and on-street and off-street pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Impacts to the circulation system and to emergency access as a result of implementation of the General Plan would be less than significant. Policies, Plans & Programs for Public Transit, Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities: The GP FEIR evaluated bicycle, pedestrian, transit, neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) networks & plans, and determined that no conflict with policies, plans, and programs for alternative transportation would occur from future development and redevelopment under the proposed General Plan; no impacts would occur. 4.16.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in 9.1.b Packet Pg. 93 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 73 February 12, 2020 physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect traffic or transportation. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning traffic and transportation has been discovered since GP FPEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning traffic and transportation than anticipated in the GP FEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy C-1.1  Policy C-1.2  Policy C-1.3  Policy C-1.4  Policy C-1.5  Policy C-2.1  Policy C-2.2  Policy C-2.3  Policy C-2.4  Policy C-2.5  Policy C-3.1  Policy C-3.2  Policy C-3.3  Policy C-3.4  Policy C-3.5  Policy C-3.6  Policy C-4.1  Policy C-5.1  Policy C-5.2  Policy C-5.3  Policy C-6.1  Policy C-6.2  Policy C-6.3  Policy C-6.4  Policy C-6.5 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES 16-1 As development occurs, the City of Menifee shall implement intersection improvements identified below. When applicable, implementation of transportation improvements shall be conducted in coordination with Caltrans and/or the County of Riverside. The intersection improvements are ultimately subject to the review, approval, modification, and implementation of the City. Further environmental review may be required on a project-specific basis for certain intersection improvements.  Bradley Road at McCall Blvd o add a second northbound right-turn lane o add a third eastbound through lane o add a third westbound through lane • Haun Road at Newport Road o add a fourth eastbound through lane o add a fourth westbound through lane o remove both the northbound (east leg) and southbound (west leg) crosswalks • Menifee Road at SR-74 (Pinacate Rd.) o add a second northbound right-turn lane • Menifee Road at McCall Boulevard o add a southbound right-turn overlap phase o add a second westbound right-turn lane 16-2 Prior to issuance of each building permit, appropriate Traffic Impact and TUMF fees shall be paid by the property owner/developer in amounts determined by the City Council Resolution in effect at the 9.1.b Packet Pg. 94 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 74 February 12, 2020 time of issuance of the building permit. Impact 5.16-2 16-3 The City of Menifee shall contribute to the preparation of the deficiency plan, which will consider mitigation measures, including Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies and transit alternatives, and a schedule for mitigating deficiency to reduce impacts at the I-215 mainline segments. Once the need for improvements has been identified by Caltrans for a particular freeway mainline segment and a program for implementing the required improvements has been developed, the City will coordinate with Caltrans, as appropriate. Contributions may be in the form of developer fees, freeway improvements, development in lieu of fees, state or federal funds, or other programs, as appropriate. Contributions required of individual development projects will be determined on a project-by-project basis at the time of development application review and will be based on a traffic analysis undertaken for individual development project applicants. 5.16.7 Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 5.16-1 Mitigation Measures 16-1 and 16-2 would require contributions toward the cost of improvements needed to meet acceptable LOS on intersections. With implementation of the recommended intersection improvements listed above, the study area intersections are expected to operate at acceptable levels of service under the Post-2035 General Plan, and the Post-2035 Expanded EDC scenario; impacts would be less than significant. Impact 5.16-2 Implementation of Mitigation Measure 16-3 would contribute to the preparation of the deficiency plan to provide necessary improvements needed for the affected freeway mainline segments. However, since the I215 freeway is under Caltrans’s sole jurisdiction, the City itself cannot implement the freeway improvements. The City’s development impact fees cannot be used for improvements to roadway facilities under Caltrans’s sole jurisdiction, such as freeway mainline segments, and the City cannot widen the freeway itself. Consequently, impacts to freeway mainline segments as a result of implementation of the General Plan would be significant and unavoidable. The above significance conclusions apply to both the proposed General Plan and the Expanded EDC scenario MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.17 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCE Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local 9.1.b Packet Pg. 95 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 75 February 12, 2020 register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or b) 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 Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. 4.17.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions The FPEIR did not analyze impacts concerning tribal cultural resources, as explained below. Post GP FPEIR Certification Thresholds: Since GP FPEIR certification, CEQA Guidelines Appendix G has been revised to include a new Tribal Cultural Resources threshold. Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1 requires a lead agency to consult with any California Native American tribe that requests consultation and is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project prior to the release of a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, or EIR. As this environmental document is an Addendum EIR, AB52 consultation with California Native American tribes is not required. 4.17.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: As noted above, consultation with California Native American tribes is not required, given this environmental document is an Addendum EIR. However, it is noted, the City of Menifee, acting as the Lead Agency, initiated SB18 consultation for the project on August 22, 2019. The Project involves adding a policy to the General Plan Land Use Element to allow for reasonable accommodation (or permitting) of a single-family residential dwelling on residentially designated, undeveloped non-conforming parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. The proposed changes would be minor and policy-related, and would not result in physical impacts, since 9.1.b Packet Pg. 96 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 76 February 12, 2020 they do not involve a new land use or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FPEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect tribal cultural resources. Thus, Project implementation would not result in environmental impacts concerning tribal cultural resources, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES Not Applicable. GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation required. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.18 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the Project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the Project that it has adequate capacity to serve the Project’s Projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the Project’s solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? 4.18.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FEIR Section 5.17, Utilities and Service Systems, analyzes impacts concerning utilities and service systems, as summarized below: 9.1.b Packet Pg. 97 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 77 February 12, 2020 Exceed Wastewater Treatment Requirements: Wastewater discharges to surface water or groundwater from some land uses—including some industrial and agricultural land uses—require permits from the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) setting forth waste discharge requirements separate from waste discharge requirements for discharges to municipal storm drainage systems (MS4s) and requirements for municipal wastewater treatment. Discharges to sewers are regulated by EMWD Prohibited Discharge Standards (EMWD Ordinance No. 59.5) to protect EMWD water reclamation facilities from damage due to substances discharged into sewers. The General Plan would permit industrial land uses in Business Park, Economic Development Corridor, and Specific Plan designations, but it would not permit wastewater discharges exceeding discharge requirements. Any industrial land use developed pursuant to the General Plan that sought to discharge to surface water substances not permitted under the MS4 Permit would be required to obtain an individual permit from the Santa Ana RWQCB containing necessary waste discharge requirements. Buildout of the Expanded EDC Scenario would comply with the same requirements. Stormwater Drainage Facilities: Residential, commercial, and industrial development associated with buildout of the General Plan would increase the amount of impervious hardscape throughout the City of Menifee, thus decreasing permeable surfaces. During rainfall events, this increases the amount of stormwater runoff. Developments in certain categories would be required to infiltrate, filter, or treat urban runoff from 85thpercenctile storms, that is, approximately a two-year storm. Affected categories of projects are described in Section 5.9, Hydrology and Water Quality. Buildout of the General Plan would require construction of new storm drainage facilities, including proposed RCFCWCD facilities shown on the Homeland-Romoland Area Drainage Plan and the Romoland Master Drainage Plan, as well as new City storm drains. Projects approved pursuant to the Homeland-Romoland ADP would be required to pay drainage fees of up to $12,636 per acre (RCFCWCD 2013). Upon implementation of regulatory requirements and standard conditions of approval, impacts would be less than significant. Impacts of the Expanded EDC Scenario would be similar. Water Supplies: The net increase in water demands due to General Plan Buildout is forecast in Table 5.17-2 of the GP FEIR. Water demands are estimated using baseline and 2020 target water demand use estimates from EMWD. The baseline water use estimate is 212 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) based on gross water use divided by service area population between 1999 and 2008. Target 2020 water use is calculated as the sum of four water use targets: one for residential indoor use, one for landscape irrigation, one for commercial, industrial, and institutional demands, and one for agricultural use. Target water use in 2020 – the total of the four aforementioned types of uses – is 184 gpcd. The forecast net increase in population due to General Plan buildout compared to the 2010 US Census count is 81,423 to a total of 158,942. Thus, the net increase in water demands due to General Plan buildout is estimated as 17.3 million gallons per day using baseline water use of 212 gpcd, and 15.0 mgd using target 2020 water use. The analysis here assumes the net increase in water demands at General Plan buildout to be 15.0 mgd, as compliance with 20x2020 targets will be mandatory by the time of General Plan buildout. The projected net increase in water demands by buildout of the General Plan – about 15.0 mgd, or 16,800 acre-feet per year - is within EMWD forecasts of increases in its water supplies over the 2015-2035 period. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 98 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 78 February 12, 2020 EMWD forecasts that its total water supplies will increase by 88,300 acre-feet per year over that period. There are adequate forecast water supplies in the region for General Plan buildout, and no additional water supplies would be needed (Lovsted 2013). Impacts of General Plan buildout would be less than significant. Impacts would be similar for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Wastewater Treatment Capacity: Wastewater Generation The net increase in wastewater generation resulting from General Plan buildout is estimated as 100 percent of indoor residential water use plus 80 percent of commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) water use; the remaining 20 percent of CII water use is assumed to be landscape irrigation and to not enter sanitary sewers. The water demand factors used are EMWD 2020 target factors. Water use is forecast as gallons per capita per day. The net population increase due to General Plan buildout compared to the 2010 Census count is 81,423. The estimated net increase in wastewater generation is about 5.6 mgd, as shown in Table 5.17-2. The net increase in wastewater generation would be within that used by EMWD in planning ongoing and future RWRF expansions (Lovsted 2013). Wastewater Treatment Capacity At completion of the ongoing expansion of the Perris Valley RWRF in 2013, the Perris Valley and Temecula Valley RWRFs will have combined capacity of 40 mgd. Existing flows through the Perris Valley RWRF are 12.5 mgd, and through the Temecula Valley RWRF are 14 mgd. Thus, total residual capacity at the two plants is 13.5 mgd, sufficient for the forecast net increase in wastewater generation of about 5.6 mgd. No further expansions of wastewater treatment capacity would be required other than those already planned by EMWD. The need for additional sewers will be determined through plans of service coordinated by EMWD’s New Business Department as required by development and by EMWD’s Master Plan. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts would be the same for the Expanded EDC Scenario. Solid Waste Capacity: The forecast net increase in solid waste generation by General Plan buildout is 794,151 pounds per day, or 397.1 tons per day, as shown in Table 5.17-4 of the GP FEIR. The residual capacity in tons per day—that is, maximum permitted daily disposal less actual disposal amount—at the two landfills accepting the vast majority of solid waste from Menifee is 11,143 tons per day (calculated from data in Table 5.17-4). There is adequate landfill capacity in the region for solid waste that would be generated by buildout of the General Plan, and General Plan implementation would not require new or additional landfills. Impacts would be similar under the Expanded EDC Scenario. Electricity, Natural Gas & Telecommunications Capacity: The net increase in electricity demands due to General Plan buildout is about 709 million kWh per year (that is, 709 GWh per year), as shown in Table 5.17- 5 of the GP FEIR. Forecast electricity consumption in Menifee due to General Plan buildout is well within total estimated electricity consumption in SCE’s service area, and General Plan buildout would not require SCE to obtain new or expanded electricity supplies. Impacts would be less than significant. The estimated net increase in natural gas demands due to General Plan buildout is about 1.21 billion kBTU per year, or 1.17 billion cubic feet per year, as shown in Table 5.17-6 of the GP FEIR. Estimated natural gas consumption by General Plan buildout would be well within forecast Gas Company natural gas supplies, and General Plan buildout would not require the Gas Company to acquire new or expanded natural gas supplies. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 99 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 79 February 12, 2020 Impacts would be less than significant. Telephone service to the Menifee area is provided by Verizon. Cable television service is provided by Mediacom and Verizon FiOS. There are currently adequate telecommunication facilities available to serve the needs of the City. 4.18.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not affect utilities and service systems. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning utilities and service systems has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts concerning utilities and service systems than anticipated in the GP FEIR, and no mitigation is required. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 100 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 80 February 12, 2020 GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES  Policy LU-3.1  Policy LU-3.2  Policy LU-3.3  Policy LU-3.4  Policy LU-3.5 GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation required. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 4.19 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Would the project: a) Does the Project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the Project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a Project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past Projects, the effects of other current Projects, and the effects of probable future Projects)? c) Does the Project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? 4.19.1 Summary of GP FEIR Conclusions FPEIR Section 5.17, Mandatory Findings of Significance, analyzes impacts concerning mandatory findings of significance, as summarized below: Substantially Degrade the Quality of the Environment: General Plan implementation could substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, or eliminate important examples of major periods of California history or prehistory. According to the GP FEIR, General Plan implementation would result in less than significant impacts to biological and cultural resources with mitigation incorporated; see Sections 4.4 and 4.5 above. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 101 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 81 February 12, 2020 Cumulative Impacts: General Plan implementation could have impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. According to GP FEIR Section 6.1, Cumulative Impacts, implementation of the GP FPEIR would result in cumulatively significant impacts to air quality, agricultural lands, water quality, dam inundation, noise, parks, and transportation despite implementation of relevant GP Policies, mitigation measures, and other project features. Substantially Adverse Effects on Human Beings: General Plan implementation could result in environmental effects, which would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. According to the GP FPEIR, General Plan implementation could result in direct and indirect impacts to human beings, with respect to agricultural lands, air quality, noise, population and housing, and traffic. 4.19.2 Impacts and Mitigation Measures Impact Analysis: The Project involves amending the General Plan Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1.11 to the Land Use Element, which clarifies that, a single-family residential dwelling is permissible on an undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lot legally established on or before December 18, 2013, where the lot size is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density. This minor policy amendment merely clarifies that single-family homes are permissible on legally established residentially designated lots that existed at the time of adoption of the City of Menifee General Plan adoption (December 18, 2013). Because the lots existed at the time of General Plan, and because the General Plan established residential land use designation for these lots allowing for single-family residential use, the establishment of a single-family dwelling on the lots does not increase density/intensity beyond that considered under the General Plan FEIR. Further, a single-family dwelling is a by-right and ministerial use per the Menifee Development Code. The proposed GP land use and zoning amendments are clean-up amendments for two separate parcels.  Parcel 1, APN: 336-090-004 - The first parcel (19.69-acres) is currently General Plan designated 8.1- 14 du/ac. for approximately two thirds of the parcel. The remainder of the parcel is currently designated Rural Mountainous 10-acre min. (RM). The City previously approved an entitlement for a 221-unit senior housing development on this parcel (Plot Plan No. 19469 Revised Permit No. 1) which is consistent with the 8.1-14 du/ac land use designation. However, a portion of the previously approved development is located within the RM designated portion of the site. The proposed land use amendment and change of zone establishes the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential for the entire parcel as needed for the previously entitled development to be consistent with the General Plan land use.  Parcel 2, APN: 360-280-014 – This 2.98-acre parcel currently has a Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) General Plan land use designation, yet is privately owned and occupied by a single- family residential dwelling. The existing single-family use is consistent with the proposed Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation and Rural Residential – 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone. The proposed RR1 land use and zoning establishes consistency between the land use and zoning which is also consistent with adjacent RR1 General Plan land use and zoning to the south of the subject parcel. Therefore, the project involves minor policy and consistency-related changes that would not result in physical impacts. The land use changes will result in a negligible and insignificant impact on increasing 9.1.b Packet Pg. 102 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PLN 19-0014 – General Plan Land Use Element Amendment PLN 19-0092 – Change of Zone Second Addendum to the General Plan Certified FEIR Page | 82 February 12, 2020 development capacities or density/intensity beyond what was considered under the GP FEIR. Therefore, the proposed changes would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment, or involve cumulative impacts or substantial adverse effects on human beings. In addition, no new information of substantial importance concerning these issue areas has been discovered since GP FEIR certification. Thus, Project implementation would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts than anticipated in the GP FEIR, and no mitigation is required. GP Policies and GP FEIR Mitigation Measures: GP POLICIES Refer to the GP Policies identified in Section 4.1 through 4.18 above. GP FEIR MITIGATION MEASURES No GP FEIR mitigation measures required. MODIFIED GENERAL PLAN/NEW MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation required. 9.1.b Packet Pg. 103 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , PC Resolution Exhibit No. 1 APPENDICES APPENDIX A GENERAL PLAN FEIR Relevant General Plan Policies 9.1.b Packet Pg. 104 At t a c h m e n t : S e c o n d A d d e n d u m - G e n e r a l P l a n F i n a l E I R ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 1 Menifee General Plan goals and policies SAFETY ELEMENT SEISMIC AND GEOLOGIC ISSUES Goal S-1: A community that is minimally impacted by seismic shaking and earthquake-induced or other geologic hazards. Policies S-1.1 Require all new habitable buildings and structures to be designed and built to be seismically resistant in accordance with the most recent California Building Code adopted by the City. S-1.2 Encourage owners of old or potentially hazardous buildings— including pre-1952 wood-frame structures, concrete tilt-ups, pre-1971 reinforced masonry, soft-story, and multifamily residential buildings— to assess the seismic vulnerability of their structures and conduct seismic retrofitting as necessary to improve the building’s resistance to seismic shaking. S-1.3 Encourage the City’s utility service providers to identify sections of their distribution networks that are old and/or in areas susceptible to earthquake-induced ground deformation, and to repair, replace, or strengthen the sections as necessary. Goal S-2 A community that has used engineering solutions to reduce or eliminate the potential for injury, loss of life, property damage, and economic and social disruption caused by geologic hazards such as slope instability; compressible, collapsible, expansive or corrosive soils; and subsidence due to groundwater withdrawal. Policies S-2.1 Require all new developments to mitigate the geologic hazards that have the potential to impact habitable structures and other improvements. S-2.2 Monitor the losses caused by geologic hazards to existing development and require studies to specifically address these issues, including the implementation of measures designed to mitigate these hazards, in all future developments in these areas. S-2.3 Minimize grading and modifications to the natural topography to prevent the potential for man- induced slope failures. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 105 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 2  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 S-2.4 Manage the groundwater resources in the area to prevent overdrafting of the aquifers, which in turn could result in regional subsidence. FLOOD HAZARDS Goal S-3: A community that is minimally disrupted by flooding and inundation hazards. Policies S-3.1 Require that all new developments and redevelopments in areas susceptible to flooding (such as the 100-year floodplain and areas known to the City to flood during intense or prolonged rainfall events) incorporate mitigation measures designed to mitigate flood hazards. S-3.2 Reduce flood hazards in developed areas known to flood. S-3.3 Use technology to identify flood-prone areas and to notify residents and motorists of impending flood hazards and evacuation procedures. S-3.4 Develop floodplains as parks, nature trails, equestrian parks, golf courses, or other types of recreational facilities or joint-use facilities that can withstand periodic inundation wherever feasible. S-3.5 Encourage neighboring jurisdictions to require development occurring adjacent to the City to consider the impact of flooding and flood control measures on properties within Menifee. FIRE HAZARDS Goal S-4: A community that has effective fire mitigation and response measures in place, and as a result is minimally impacted by wildland and structure fires. Policies S-4.1 Require fire-resistant building construction materials, the use of vegetation control methods, and other construction and fire prevention features to reduce the hazard of wildland fire. S-4.2 Ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that fire services, such as firefighting equipment and personnel, infrastructure, and response times, are adequate for all sections of the City. S-4.3 Encourage owners of nonsprinklered high-occupancy structures to retrofit their buildings to include internal sprinklers. S-4.4 Review development proposals for impacts to fire facilities and compatibility with fire areas or mitigate 9.1.c Packet Pg. 106 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Goal S-5: A community that has reduced the potential for hazardous materials contamination. Policies S-5.1 Locate facilities involved in the production, use, storage, transport, or disposal of hazardous materials away from land uses that may be adversely impacted by such activities and areas susceptible to impacts or damage from a natural disaster. S-5.2 Ensure that the fire department can continue to respond safely and effectively to a hazardous materials incident in the City, whether it is a spill at a permitted facility, or the result of an accident along a section of the freeway or railroads that extend across the City. S-5.3 Continue to support the operation of programs and recycling centers that accept hazardous substances, such as paint, paint thinner, used waste oil, etc. S-5.4 Ensure that all facilities that handle hazardous materials comply with federal and state laws pertaining to the management of hazardous wastes and materials. S-5.5 Require facilities that handle hazardous materials to implement mitigation measures that reduce the risks associated with hazardous material production, storage, and disposal. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY Goal S-6: A City that responds and recovers in an effective and timely manner from natural disasters such as flooding, fire, and earthquakes, and as a result is not impacted by civil unrest that may occur following a natural disaster. Policies S-6.1 Continuously review, update, and implement emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans that make the best use of the City- and county-specific emergency management resources available. S-6.2 Ensure to the fullest possible extent that, in the event of a major disaster, critical, dependent care and high-occupancy facilities remain functional. S-6.3 Work with the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission to strengthen the City’s disaster preparedness, response, and recovery program in accordance with the Airport Land Use Plans for March Air Reserve Base and Perris Valley Airport. S-6.4 Locate new essential or critical facilities away from areas susceptible to impacts or damage from a natural disaster. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 107 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 4  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 S-6.5 Promote strengthening of planned and existing critical facilities and lifelines, the retrofit and rehabilitation of existing weak structures, and the relocation of certain critical facilities as necessary to adequately meet the needs of Menifee’s residents and workforce. OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT PARKS AND RECREATION Goal OSC-1: A comprehensive system of high quality parks and recreation programs that meets the diverse needs of the community. Policies OSC-1.1 Provide parks and recreational programs to meet the varied needs of community residents, including children, youth, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities, and make these facilities and services easily accessible and affordable to all users. OSC-1.2: Require a minimum of five acres of public open space to be provided for every 1,000 City residents. OSC-1.3: Locate and distribute parks and recreational facilities throughout the community so that most residents are within walking distance (one-half mile) of a public open space. OSC-1.4: Enhance the natural environment and viewsheds through park design and site selection. OSC-1.6: Make parks as safe as possible by promoting the latest developments in facility design and equipment technology. OSC-1.7: Partner with school districts and other agencies and organizations for the joint-use, maintenance, and development of parks and recreational facilities and programs. OSC-1.8: Ensure that parks and recreational facilities are wellmaintained by the responsible agency. OSC-1.9: Explore conventional and creative funding options for park and program development and administration. OSC-1.10: Encourage all residents to participate in recreational programs regardless of age, economic status, disability, or other factor. RECREATIONAL TRAILS Goal OSC-2: A comprehensive network of hiking, biking, and equestrian recreation trails that do not negatively impact the natural environment. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 108 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 5 Policies OSC-2.1: Develop recreational trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use throughout the City, making them, to the extent feasible, accessible to people of different neighborhoods, ages, and abilities. OSC-2.2: Locate and regulate recreational trails so that they do not negatively impact the City’s sensitive habitat, wildlife, natural landforms, and cultural resources. OSC-2.3: Recognize flood control facilities as potential locations for recreational trails, and pursue these opportunities in coordination with the Riverside County Flood Control and Conservation District. OSC-2.4: Explore new acquisition opportunities for abandoned railroad rights-of-way, natural waterways, flood control rights-of-way, public utility easements, and public lands for potential designation as recreational trails. OSC-2.5: Equip trailheads and trail staging areas with adequate parking, restrooms, signage, or other facilities and amenities as appropriate. OSC-2.6: Protect existing equestrian trails, including those in the City’s rural neighborhoods, and encourage connections to new trails in other parts of the City. OSC-2.7: Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions to establish recreational trails that connect to other trail systems and major destinations found outside of the City, such as Lake Elsinore, Kabian Park, and Diamond Valley Lake. OSC-2.8: Ensure safety along recreational trails through appropriate lighting, signage, and other crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) strategies. NATURAL LANDFORMS Goal OSC-3: Undisturbed slopes, hillsides, rock outcroppings, and other natural landforms that enhance the City’s environmental setting. Policies OSC-3.1: Identify and preserve the view corridors and outstanding scenic vistas within the City. OSC-3.2: Promote hillside development that respects the natural landscape by designing houses that fit into the natural contours of the slope. OSC-3.3: Encourage the use of clustered development and other site planning strategies to facilitate the preservation of the City’s natural landforms. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 109 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 6  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 OSC-3.4: Support the preservation of natural vegetation during and after the construction process. ENERGY AND MINERAL Goal OSC-4: Efficient and environmentally appropriate use and management of energy and mineral resources to ensure their availability for future generations. Policies OSC-4.1: Apply energy efficiency and conservation practices in land use, transportation demand management, and subdivision and building design. OSC-4.2: Evaluate public and private efforts to develop and operate alternative systems of energy production, including solar, wind, and fuel cell. OSC-4.3: Advocate for cost-effective and reliable production and delivery of electrical power to residents and businesses throughout the community. OSC-4.4: Require that any future mining activities be in compliance with the State Mining Reclamation Act, federal and state environmental regulations, and local ordinances. OSC-4.5: Limit the impacts of mining operations on the City’s natural open space, biological and scenic resources, and any adjacent land uses. PALEONTOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Goal OSC-5: Archaeological, historical, and cultural resources that are protected and integrated into the City’s built environment. Policies OSC-5.1: Preserve and protect significant archeological, historic, and cultural sites, places, districts, structures, landforms, objects and native burial sites, and other features, such as Ringing Rock and Grandmother Oak, consistent with state law. OSC-5.2: Work with local schools, organizations, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, and other agencies to educate the public about the rich archeological, historic, and cultural resources found in the City. OSC-5.3: Preserve sacred sites identified by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, such as tribal burial grounds, by avoiding activities that would negatively impact the sites. OSC-5.4: Enhance local interest, pride, and sense of place for City residents by making locally recovered artifacts more easily accessible to students, researchers, and the interested public. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 110 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 7 OSC-5.5: Establish clear and responsible practices to identify, evaluate, and protect previously unknown archeological, historic, and cultural sites, following CEQA and NEPA procedure. OSC-5.6: Maintain active communication and coordination with the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. AGRICULTURE Goal OSC-6: High value agricultural lands available for long-term agricultural production in limited areas of the City. Policies OSC-6.1: Protect both existing farms and sensitive uses around them as agricultural acres transition to more developed land uses. WATER Goal OSC-7: A reliable and safe water supply that effectively meets current and future user demands. Policies OSC-7.1: Work with the Eastern Municipal Water District to ensure that adequate, high-quality potable water supplies and infrastructure are provided to all development in the community. OSC-7.2: Encourage water conservation as a means of preserving water resources. OSC-7.3: Coordinate with the Eastern Municipal Water District to educate the public on the benefits of water conservation and promote strategies residents and businesses can employ to reduce their water usage. OSC-7.4: Encourage the use of reclaimed water for the irrigation of parks, golf courses, public landscaped areas, and other feasible applications as service becomes available from the Eastern Municipal Water District. OSC-7.5: Utilize a wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system that adequately serves the existing and long-term needs of the community. OSC-7.6: Work with the Eastern Municipal Water District to maintain adopted levels of service standards for sewer service systems. OSC-7.7: Maintain and improve existing level of sewer service by improving infrastructure and repairing existing deficiencies. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 111 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 8  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 OSC-7.8: Protect groundwater quality by decommissioning existing septic systems and establishing connections to sanitary sewer infrastructure. OSC-7.9: Ensure that high quality potable water resources continue to be available by managing stormwater runoff, wellhead protection, and other sources of pollutants. OSC-7.10: Preserve natural floodplains, including Salt Creek, Ethanac Wash, Paloma Wash, and Warm Springs Creek, to facilitate water percolation, replenishment of the natural aquifer, proper drainage, and prevention of flood damage. BIOLOGICAL Goal OSC-8: Protected biological resources, especially sensitive and special status wildlife species and their natural habitats. Policies OSC-8.1: Work to implement the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan in coordination with the Regional Conservation Authority. OSC-8.2: Support local and regional efforts to evaluate, acquire, and protect natural habitats for sensitive, threatened, and endangered species occurring in and around the City. OSC-8.3: Partner with non-profit agencies at the local, regional, state, and federal level to fulfill the obligations of the MSHCP to preserve and protect significant biological resources. OSC-8.4: Identify and inventory existing natural resources in the City of Menifee. OSC-8.5: Recognize the impacts new development will have on the City’s natural resources and identify ways to reduce these impacts. OSC-8.6: Pursue opportunities to help the public understand and appreciate Menifee’s biological resources. OSC-8.7: Manage the recreational use of the City’s unimproved open space areas for compatibility with sensitive biological resources as well as MSHCP Conservation Areas. OSC-8.8: Implement and follow MSHCP goals and policies when making discretionary actions pursuant to Section 13 of the Implementing Agreement. AIR QUALITY Goal OSC-9: Reduced impacts to air quality at the local level by minimizing pollution and particulate matter. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 112 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 9 Policies OSC-9.1: Meet state and federal clean air standards by minimizing particulate matter emissions from construction activities. OSC-9.2: Buffer sensitive land uses, such as residences, schools, care facilities, and recreation areas from major air pollutant emission sources, including freeways, manufacturing, hazardous materials storage, wastewater treatment, and similar uses. OSC-9.3: Comply with regional, state, and federal standards and programs for control of all airborne pollutants and noxious odors, regardless of source. OSC-9.4: Support the Riverside County Regional Air Quality Task Force, the Southern California Association of Government's Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Management Plan to reduce air pollution at the regional level. OSC-9.5: Comply with the mandatory requirements of Title 24 Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and Title 24 Part 6 Building and Energy Efficiency Standards. Goal OSC-10: An environmentally aware community that is responsive to changing climate conditions and actively seeks to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions. Policies OSC-10.1: Align the City's local GHG reduction targets to be consistent with the statewide GHG reduction target of AB 32. OSC-10.2: Align the City's long-term GHG reduction goal consistent with the statewide GHG reduction goal of Executive Order S-03-05. OSC-10.3: Participate in regional greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives. OSC-10.4: Consider impacts to climate change as a factor in evaluation of policies, strategies, and projects. NOISE Goal N-1: Noise-sensitive land uses are protected from excessive noise and vibration exposure. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 113 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 10  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 Policies: Policy and Regulation N-1.1 Assess the compatibility of proposed land uses with the noise environment when preparing, revising, or reviewing development project applications. N-1.2 Require new projects to comply with the noise standards of local, regional, and state building code regulations, including but not limited to the City's Municipal Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, the California Green Building Code, and subdivision and development codes. N-1.3 Require noise abatement measures to enforce compliance with any applicable regulatory mechanisms, including building codes and subdivision and zoning regulations, and ensure that the recommended mitigation measures are implemented. N-1.4 Regulate the control of nuisances, such as residential party noise and barking dogs, through the City’s Municipal Code. N-1.5 Protect agricultural uses from noise complaints that may result from routine farming practices. N-1.6 Coordinate with the County of Riverside and adjacent jurisdictions to minimize noise impacts from adjacent land uses along the City’s boundaries, especially its rural edges. N-1.7 Mitigate exterior and interior noises to the levels listed in the table below to the extent feasible, for stationary sources adjacent to sensitive receptors: Table N-1 Stationary Source Noise Standards Land Use Interior Standards Exterior Standards Residential 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 40 Leq (10 minute) 55 Leq (10 minute) 45 Leq (10 minute) 65 Leq (10 minute) Policies: Siting and Design N-1.8 Locate new development in areas where noise levels are appropriate for the proposed uses. Consider federal, state, and City noise standards and guidelines as a part of new development review. N-1.9 Limit the development of new noise-producing uses adjacent to noise-sensitive receptors and require that new noise-producing land be are designed with adequate noise abatement measures. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 114 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 11 N-1.10 Guide noise-tolerant land uses into areas irrevocably committed to land uses that are noise- producing, such as transportation corridors adjacent to the I-215 or within the projected noise contours of any adjacent airports. N-1.11 Discourage the siting of noise-sensitive uses in areas in excess of 65 dBA CNEL without appropriate mitigation. N-1.12 Minimize potential noise impacts associated with the development of mixed-use projects (vertical or horizontal mixed-use) where residential units are located above or adjacent to noise-generating uses. N-1.13 Require new development to minimize vibration impacts to adjacent uses during demolition and construction. Policies: Transportation Noise N-1.14 Minimize vibration impacts on people and businesses near light and heavy rail lines or other sources of ground-borne vibration through the use of setbacks and/or structural design features that reduce vibration to levels at or below the guidelines of the Federal Transit Administration. Require new development within 100 feet of rail lines to demonstrate, prior to project approval, that vibration experienced by residents and vibration-sensitive uses would not exceed these guidelines. N-1.15 Employ noise mitigation practices and materials, as necessary, when designing future streets and highways, and when improvements occur along existing road segments. Mitigation measures should emphasize the establishment of natural buffers or setbacks between the arterial roadways and adjoining noise-sensitive areas. N-1.16 Collaborate with transportation providers, including airport owners, the Federal Aviation Administration, Caltrans, Southern California Association of Governments, neighboring jurisdictions, and the Union Pacific Railroad, to prepare, maintain, and update transportation-related plans that minimize noise impacts and identify appropriate mitigation measures. N-1.17 Prevent the construction of new noise-sensitive land uses within airport noise impact zones. New residential land uses within the 65 dB CNEL contours of any public-use or military airports, as defined by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission, shall be prohibited. N-1.18 Work with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and Union Pacific Railroad to reduce the noise impacts on noise-sensitive uses adjacent to railroad tracks. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 115 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 12  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 N-1.19 Monitor proposals for future transit systems and require noise control to be considered in the selection of transportation systems that may affect the City. N-1.20 Adhere to any applicable Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission land use compatibility criteria, including density, intensity, and coverage standards. Goal N-2: Minimal Noise spillover from noise-generating uses, such as agriculture, commercial, and industrial uses into adjoining noise-sensitive uses. Policies N-2.1 Require that new developments abutting residentially designated properties that operate stationary noise sources such as industrial, commercial, entertainment, institutional uses, hospitals, or large hotels, be designed to minimize noise impacts generated by loading areas, parking lots, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment, and any other noise-generating features to the extent feasible. N-2.2 Require commercial or industrial truck delivery hours to be limited when adjacent to noise-sensitive land uses unless there is no feasible alternative or there are overriding transportation benefits. N-2.3 Limit the hours and/or require attenuation of commercial/entertainment operations adjacent to residential and other noise-sensitive uses. LAND USE GENERAL LAND USE Goal LU-1: Land uses and building types that result in a community where residents at all stages of life, employers, workers, and visitors have a diversity of options of where they can live, work, shop, and recreate within Menifee. Policies LU-1.1 Concentrate growth in strategic locations to help preserve rural areas, create place and identity, provide infrastructure efficiently, and foster the use of transit options. LU-1.2 Provide a spectrum of housing types and price ranges that match the jobs in the City and make it possible for people to live and work in Menifee and maintain a high quality of life. LU-1.3 Develop senior housing in neighborhoods that are accessible to public transit, commercial services, and health and community facilities. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 116 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 13 LU-1.4 Preserve, protect, and enhance established rural, estate, and residential neighborhoods by providing sensitive and well-designed transitions (building design, landscape, etc.) between these neighborhoods and adjoining areas. LU-1.5 Support development and land use patterns, where appropriate, that reduce reliance on the automobile and capitalize on multimodal transportation opportunities. LU-1.6 Coordinate land use, infrastructure, and transportation planning and analysis with regional, county, and other local agencies to further regional and subregional goals for jobs-housing balance. LU-1.7 Ensure neighborhood amenities and public facilities (natural open space areas, parks, libraries, schools, trails, etc.) are distributed equitably throughout the City. LU-1.8 Ensure new development is carefully designed to avoid or incorporate natural features, including washes, creeks, and hillsides. LU-1.9 Allow for flexible development standards provided that the potential benefits and merit of projects can be balanced with potential impacts. LU-1.10 Buffer sensitive land uses, such as residences, schools, care facilities, and recreation areas from major air pollutant emission sources, including freeways, manufacturing, hazardous materials storage, wastewater treatment, and similar uses. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDORS Goal LU-2: Thriving Economic Development Corridors that accommodate a mix of nonresidential and residential uses that generate activity and economic vitality in the City. Policies LU-2.1 Promote infill development that complements existing neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Infill development and future growth in Menifee is strongly encouraged to locate within EDC areas to preserve the rural character of rural, estate, and small estate residential uses. LU-2.2 Encourage vertical and horizontal integration of uses where feasible on properties in EDCs. LU-2.3 Identify opportunities to link the City’s educational and medical facilities, such as Mount San Jacinto College and the Regional Medical Center, to complementary uses in EDCs. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 117 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 14  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 LU-2.4 Actively support development of cultural, education, and entertainment facilities in EDCs and utilize these venues to generate a unique identity for the City in Southwest Riverside County. UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Goal LU-3: A full range of public utilities and related services that provide for the immediate and long-term needs of the community. Policies LU-3.1 Work with utility providers in the planning, designing, and siting of distribution and support facilities to comply with the standards of the General Plan and Development Code. LU-3.2 Work with utility provides to increase service capacity as demand increases. LU-3.3 Coordinate public infrastructure improvements through the City’s Capital Improvement Program. LU-3.4 Require that approval of new development be contingent upon the project’s ability to secure appropriate infrastructure services. LU-3.5 Facilitate the shared use of right-of-way, transmission corridors, and other appropriate measures to minimize the visual impact of utilities infrastructure throughout Menifee. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Goal ED-1: A diverse and robust local economy capable of providing employment for all residents desiring to work in the City. ED-1.1 Focus economic development efforts on the primary objective of increasing the number of jobs that pay above-average wages and salaries. ED-1.2 Diversify the local economy and create a balance of employment opportunities across skill and education levels, wages and salaries, and industries and occupations. ED-1.3 Establish a long-term employment objective where the number of jobs in the city will be equal to or up to 10 percent higher than the number of employed people living in Menifee. ED-1.4 Provide sufficient infrastructure to serve the full buildout of the City. ED-1.5 Help existing businesses communicate their workforce needs to regional workforce development partners and to school district partners. Collaborate with regional economic development partners to 9.1.c Packet Pg. 118 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 15 market Menifee to potential new businesses. Collaborate with regional business development and educational partners to publicize the assistance and training available to Menifee residents to start up and grow businesses. Goal ED-2: A variety of retail shopping areas distributed strategically throughout the City and regional retail, dining, and entertainment destinations in key locations with freeway access. ED-2.1 Promote retail development by locating needed goods and services in proximity to where residents live to improve quality of life, retain taxable spending by Menifee residents, and attract residents from outside the City to shop in Menifee.  Locate businesses providing convenience goods and services in retail centers that are on arterials adjacent to neighborhoods and communities throughout the City but not in rural residential areas.  Encourage comparison goods businesses to locate in larger retail centers located on major arterials near freeway interchanges, because businesses that provide comparison goods tend to draw customers from larger areas ED-2.2 Require regional retail districts to provide entertainment and dining in addition to retail sales and services to create destinations prepared to withstand e-commerce’s increasing capture of retail spending. These districts should create a pedestrian-friendly human-scale atmosphere with street furniture, shading, and gathering spaces that enhance the experience of shopping and socializing. Local retail centers (primarily intended to serve Menifee residents) need not necessarily provide dining and entertainment but shall provide street furniture, shading, pedestrian-circulation, and gathering spaces that enhance the experience of shopping. Goal ED-3: A mix of land uses that generates a fiscal balance to support and enhance the community’s quality of life. ED-3.1 Incorporate short-term and long-term economic and fiscal implications of proposed actions into decision making. ED-3.2 Establish a land use plan that is fiscally sustainable at buildout, because different land uses provide different fiscal balances (revenues in excess of the costs required to provide public facilities and services). 9.1.c Packet Pg. 119 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 16  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 ED-3.3 Utilize the following parameters on general plan amendments that are not part of a City-initiated comprehensive amendment or update:  Because retail uses provide retail sales taxes and lodging uses provide transient occupancy taxes, they provide the most lucrative fiscal balance. No general plan amendment changing from a land use designation that permits retail uses or lodging uses to a land use designation that does not allow retail or lodging uses shall be approved except in conjunction with a development agreement or other legally enforceable obligation on the property owner(s) that requires the subject property generate the same or better fiscal balance for the City as it would have generated with a retail or lodging use.  Because office and industrial uses generate less demand for public facilities and services than residential uses, they provide a more lucrative fiscal balance. No general plan amendment changing from a land use designation that permits office or industrial uses to a designation that does not permit office or industrial land uses shall be approved except in conjunction with a development agreement or other legally enforceable obligation on the property owner(s) that requires the subject property generate the same or better fiscal balance for the City as it would have generated with an office or industrial use.  The City may require a fiscal impact analysis and mitigation of any negative fiscal impacts for any requested general plan amendment. Goal ED-4: Staff capacity, funding, and tools needed to achieve economic development goals. ED-4.1 Maintain professional economic development staff to implement the General Plan, the economic development strategy, and annual City Council priorities. ED-4.2 Adopt and periodically update an economic development strategy. The strategy shall provide measurable objectives and action plans intended to achieve the goals of this element. The strategy may include additional, shorter-term goals that are not in conflict with this element. ED-4.3 Require that investment of municipal resources to achieve economic development goals through other agencies or the private sector be contingent upon achieving measurable objectives in accordance with the economic development strategy. ED-4.4 Periodically assess the accuracy of projections for staff time and City resources and use the assessment results to improve the City’s fiscal decision-making process. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 120 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 17 ED-4.5 Require City departments to submit an annual budget request free from reliance on one-time revenues (except for specific grant funded projects) and unsustainable revenue and defcit spending. COMMUNITY DESIGN COMMUNITY IMAGE Goal CD1: A unified and attractive community identity that complements the character of the City’s distinctive communities. Policies CD-1.1 Enhance the City’s identity through the use of distinct City graphics, such as the City Seal, in the design of gateways, street signs, city signage, public facilities and public gathering spaces, and other areas where appropriate. CD-1.2 Support the development and preservation of unique communities and rural and suburban neighborhoods in which each community exhibits a special sense of place and quality of design. CD-1.3 Strengthen the identity of individual neighborhoods/communities with entry monuments, flags, street signs, and/or special tree streets, landscaping, and lighting. CD-1.4 Provide special landscaping and decorative monument signage in order to highlight arrival and departure from the City. CD-1.5 Encourage new residential development in Sun City to specifically address the needs of seniors, including projects that have smaller yards, low-maintenance landscaping, limited mobility fixtures, and appropriate sized parking spaces. RURAL DESIGN Goal CD2: Preserve and enhance the character of the City’s rural areas. CD-2.1 Require open space and recreation buffers, increased setbacks/step backs, landscape screening, sensitive site planning, and/or other buffer techniques, to the extent possible, between rural/equestrian oriented land uses and dissimilar uses. CD-2.2 Utilize wood, wrought iron, or other types of open fencing instead of block walls in rural areas as needed. CD-2.3 Allow for the elimination of vertical curbs, paved gutters, and sidewalks in rural areas if adequate drainage conditions are provided. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 121 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 18  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 DESIGN QUALITY Goal CD3: Projects, developments, and public spaces that visually enhance the character of the community and are appropriately buffered from dissimilar land uses so that differences in type and intensity do not conflict. Policies: Project Design CD-3.1 Preserve positive characteristics and unique features of a site during the design and development of a new project; the relationship to scale and character of adjacent uses should be considered. CD-3.2 Maintain and incorporate the City’s natural amenities, including its hillsides, indigenous vegetation, and rock outcroppings, within proposed projects. CD-3.3 Minimize visual impacts of public and private facilities and support structures through sensitive site design and construction. This includes, but is not limited to: appropriate placement of facilities; undergrounding, where possible; and aesthetic design (e.g., cell tower stealthing). CD-3.4 Develop or participate in programs to rehabilitate older residential neighborhoods and commercial centers to prevent blight and maintain the quality of the built environment. CD-3.5 Design parking lots and structures to be functionally and visually integrated and connected; off-street parking lots should not dominate the streetscene. CD-3.6 Locate site entries and storage bays to minimize conflicts with adjacent residential neighborhoods. CD-3.7 Consider including public art at key gateways, major projects, and public gathering places. CD-3.8 Design retention/detention basins to be visually attractive and well-integrated with any associated project and with adjacent land uses. CD-3.9 Utilize Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques and defensible space design concepts to enhance community safety. Policies: Building Design CD-3.10 Employ design strategies and building materials that evoke a sense of quality and permanence. CD-3.11 Provide special building form elements such as towers and archways and other building massing elements to help distinguish activity nodes and establish landmarks within the community. CD-3.12 Utilize differing but complimentary forms of architectural styles and designs that incorporate representative characteristics of a given area. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 122 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 19 CD-3.13 Utilize architectural design features (e.g., windows, columns, offset roof planes, etc.) to vertically and horizontally articulate elevations in the front and rear of residential buildings. CD-3.14 Provide variations in color, texture, materials, articulation, and architectural treatments. Avoid long expanses of blank, monotonous walls or fences CD-3.15 Require property owners to maintain structures and landscaping to high standards of design, health, and safety. CD-3.16 Avoid use of long, blank walls in industrial developments by breaking them up with vertical and horizontal façade articulation achieved through stamping, colors, materials, modulation, and landscaping. Policies: Land Use Transitions and Buffers CD-3.17 Encourage the use of creative landscape design to create visual interest and reduce conflicts between different land uses. CD-3.18 Require setbacks and other design elements to buffer residential units to the extent possible from the impacts of abutting roadway, commercial, agricultural, and industrial uses. CD-3.19 Design walls and fences that are well integrated in style with adjacent structures and terrain and utilize landscaping and vegetation materials to soften their appearance. CD-3.20 Avoid the blocking of public views by solid walls. CD-3.21 Use open space, greenways, recreational lands, and watercourses as community separators. CD-3.22 Incorporate visual buffers including landscaping, equipment and storage area screening, and roof treatments on properties abutting either Interstate 215 or residentially designated property. CORRIDORS AND SCENIC RESOURCES Goal CD4: Recognize, preserve, and enhance the aesthetic value of the City’s enhanced landscape corridors and scenic corridors. Policies: Enhanced Landscape Corridors CD-4.1 Create unifying streetscape elements for enhanced landscape streets, including coordinated streetlights, landscaping, public signage, street furniture and hardscaping. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 123 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 20  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 CD-4.2 Design new and, when necessary, retrofit existing streets to improve walkability, bicycling and transit integration, strengthen connectivity, and enhance community identity through improvements to the public right of way such as sidewalks, street trees, parkways, curbs, street lighting and street furniture. CD-4.3 Apply special paving at major intersections and crosswalks along enhanced corridors to create a visual focal point and slow traffic speeds. Policies: Scenic Resources CD-4.4 Frame views along streets through the use of wide parkways and median landscaping. CD-4.5 Orient new streets to maximize the view of open space, parks, mountains, and built landmarks where possible. CD-4.6 Prohibit outdoor advertising devices (billboards, not on-site signs identifying a business on the same property as the sign) within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way line of all scenic corridors as depicted on Circulation Element Exhibit C-8 and the entire length of I-215; City Community Information Signs or City other City-sponsored signs are not subject to this requirement. CD-4.7 Design new landscaping, structures, equipment, signs, or grading within the scenic corridors for compatibility with the surrounding scenic setting or environment. CD-4.8 Preserve and enhance view corridors by undergrounding and/or screening new or relocated electric or communication distribution lines, which would be visible from the City’s scenic highway corridors. CD-4.9 Require specialized design review for development along scenic corridors including, but not limited to, building height restrictions, setback requirements, and site-orientation guidelines. CD-4.10 Seek to preserve and maintain, through acquisition or regulation, areas or sites that are found to have exceptional scenic value. CD-4.11 Work with Caltrans to implement a freeway and interchange landscaping and planting program to improve the appearance of the community from I-215. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR DESIGN Goal CD5: Economic Development Corridors that are visually distinctive and vibrant and combine commercial, industrial, residential, civic, cultural and recreational uses. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 124 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 21 Policies: CD-5.1 Provide comfortable pedestrian amenities—quality sitting areas, wide paths and shade—along with specialized and engaging design features, such as interesting fountains or public art, which draw and maintain people’s attention, as appropriate based on the preferred mix of land uses for each EDC subarea. CD-5.2 Include open space and/or recreational amenities in EDC areas to provide visual relief from development, form linkages to adjacent uses and other portions of the economic development corridor, and serve as buffers between uses, where necessary. CD-5.3 Consider shared parking and reduced parking standards in areas designated as Economic Development Corridor. CD-5.4 Locate building access points along sidewalks, pedestrian areas, and bicycle routes, and include amenities that encourage pedestrian activity in the EDC areas where appropriate. CD-5.5 Create a human-scale ground floor environment that includes public open areas that separate pedestrian space from auto traffic or where mixed, it does so with special regard to pedestrian safety. CD-5.6 Orient building entrance towards the street and provide parking in the rear, when possible. CD-5.7 Where a vertical mix of uses occurs, site retail or office uses on the ground floor, with residential and/or office uses above. Also, encourage architectural detailing that differentiates each use. CD-5.8 Encourage adjacent commercial and industrial buildings to share open, landscaped, and/or hardscaped areas for visual relief, access, and outdoor employee gathering places. COMMUNITY DESIGN FEATURES Goal CD6: Attractive landscaping, lighting and signage that conveys a positive image of the community. Policies: Landscaping CD-6.1 Recognize the importance of street trees in the aesthetic appeal of residential neighborhoods and require the planting of street trees throughout the City. CD-6.2 Ensure that all public landscaping is adequately maintained. CD-6.3 Require property owners to maintain the existing landscape on developed nonresidential sites and replace unhealthy or dead landscaping. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 125 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 22  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 Policies: Lighting CD-6.5 Require that lighting and fixtures be integrated with the design and layout of a project and that they provide a desirable level of security and illumination. CD-6.6 Limit light leakage and spillage that may interfere with the operations of the Palomar Observatory. CD-6.7 Encourage the incorporation of lighting into signage design when appropriate in order to minimize glare and light spillage while accentuating the design of the signage. Policies: Signage CD-6.8 Integrate project signage into the architectural design and character of new buildings. CD-6.9 Discourage the use of flashing, moving or audible signs. CIRCULATION Goal C-1: A roadway network that meets the circulation needs of all residents, employees, and visitors to the City of Menifee. Policies C-1.1 Require roadways to: • Comply with federal, state and local design and safety standards. • Meet the needs of multiple transportation modes and users. • Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses. • Be maintained in accordance with best practices. C-1.2 Require development to mitigate its traffic impacts and achieve a peak hour Level of Service (LOS) D or better at intersections, except at constrained intersections at close proximity to the I-215 where LOS E may be permitted. C-1.3 Work with Caltrans, RCTC, and others to identify, fund, and implement needed improvements to roadways identified in the citywide roadway network. C-1.4 Promote development of local street patterns that unify neighborhoods and work with neighboring jurisdictions to provide compatible roadway linkages at the City limits. C-1.5 Minimize idling times and vehicle miles traveled to conserve resources, protect air quality, and limit greenhouse gas emissions. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 126 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 23 BICYLCES AND PEDESTRIANS Goal C-2: A bikeway and community pedestrian network that facilitates and encourages nonmotorized travel throughout the City of Menifee. Policies C-2.1 Require on- and off-street pathways to: • Comply with federal, state and local design and safety standards. • Meet the needs of multiple types of users (families, commuters, recreational beginners, exercise experts) and meet ADA standards and guidelines. • Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses. • Be maintained in accordance with best practices. C-2.2 Provide off-street multipurpose trails and on-street bike lanes as our primary paths of citywide travel, and explore the shared use of low speed roadways for connectivity wherever it is safe to do so. C-2.3 Require walkways that promote safe and convenient travel between residential areas, businesses, schools, parks, recreation areas, transit facilities, and other key destination points. C-2.4 Explore opportunities to expand the pedestrian and bicycle networks; this includes consideration of utility easements, drainage corridors, road rights-of-way and other potential options. C-2.5 Work with the Western Riverside Council of Governments to implement the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan for Western Riverside County. PUBLIC TRANSIT Goal C-3: A public transit system that is a viable alternative to automobile travel and meets basic transportation needs of the transit dependent. Policies C-3.1 Maintain a proactive working partnership with transit providers to ensure that adequate public transit service is available. C-3.2 Require new development to provide transit facilities, such as bus shelters, transit bays, and turnouts, as necessary. C-3.3 Provide additional development-related incentives to projects that promote transit use. C-3.4 Advocate expansion of Metrolink service to the area. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 127 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 24  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 C-3.5 Work with regional transit agencies to secure convenient feeder service from the Metrolink station to employment districts and transit nodes in Menifee. C-3.6 Require future community-wide facilities, such as libraries, schools, parks, and community centers, to be sited in transit-ready areas (can be served and made accessible by public transit). Conversely, plan (and coordinate with other transit agencies to plan) future transit routes to serve existing community facilities. NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES/GOLF CARTS Goal C-4: Diversified local transportation options that include neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts. Policies C-4.1 Encourage the use of neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts instead of automobiles for local trips. GOODS MOVEMENT Goal C-5: An efficient flow of goods through the City that maximizes economic benefits and minimizes negative impacts. Policies C-5.1 Designate and maintain a network of City truck routes that provides for the effective transport of goods while minimizing negative impacts on local circulation and noise-sensitive land uses. C-5.2 Work with regional and subregional transportation agencies to plan and implement goods movement strategies, including those that improve mobility, deliver goods efficiently, and minimize negative environmental impacts. C-5.3 Support efforts to reduce/eliminate the negative environmental impacts of goods movement. SCENIC HIGHWAYS Goal C-6: Scenic highway corridors that are preserved and protected from change which would diminish the aesthetic value of lands adjacent to the designated routes. Policies C-6.1 Design developments within designated scenic highway corridors to balance the objectives of maintaining scenic resources with accommodating compatible land uses. C-6.2 Work with federal, state, and county agencies, and citizen groups to ensure compatible development within scenic corridors. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 128 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES APPENDIX C. CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR CITY OF MENIFEE  PAGE 25 C-6.3 Utilize design and land development strategies to gradually transition graded road slopes into a natural configuration consistent with the topography of the areas within scenic highway corridors. C-6.4 Incorporate riding, hiking, and bicycle trails and other compatible public recreational facilities within scenic corridors. C-6.5 Ensure that the design and appearance of new landscaping, structures, equipment, signs, or grading within eligible county scenic highway corridors are compatible with the surrounding scenic setting or environment. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 129 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES PAGE 26  THE PLANNING CENTER|DC&E SEPTEMBER 2013 This page intentionally left blank. 9.1.c Packet Pg. 130 At t a c h m e n t : A p p e n d i x A f o r S e c o n d A d d e n d u m ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - RESOLUTION NO. PC 20- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. PLN19-0014 INVOLVING CONSISTENCY AND CLARIFICATION AMENDMENTS TO ADD POLICY NO. LU-1-11 TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND TO AMEND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ON TWO PARCELS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY (APN’S 336-090-004 AND 360-280- 014) WHEREAS, in August of 2019 the City of Menifee initiated an application for a General Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Element by adding Policy No. LU-1-11 to clarify that single-family residential dwellings on undeveloped residentially designated and zoned lots are permissible on parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013, with a lot size that is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation density; and WHEREAS, the proposed policy further clarifies that a proposed dwelling on a non- conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan and Development Code and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare; and WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment includes amendments to General Plan land use designation of two parcels in different locations as follows: a. Site 1 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004: Change the land use designation of an approximately 19.69-acre parcel located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 Acre. Min designation on the southeastern portion of the parcel to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1- 14R) designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and b. Site 2 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014: Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98-acre parcel located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to the Rural Residential 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation; and WHEREAS, on January 9, 2020, the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) found General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 consistent with the 2014 March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2020, the City of Menifee Planning Commission, held a Public Hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014, which hearing was publicly noticed by a publication in The Press Enterprise (a newspaper of general circulation), an agenda posting, and notice to property owners within 500 feet of the Project boundaries, and to persons requesting public notice; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, the City has considered less than four proposed amendments to the City's General Plan in the year 2020; and 9.1.d Packet Pg. 131 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t N o . P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Menifee Planning Commission recommends to the City Council of the City of Menifee makes the following Findings: Section 1: Consistency with the General Plan. The proposed amendments are consistent with the intent of the vision, goals and policies of the General Plan as a whole. The proposed amendments are consistent with the intent of the vision, goals and policies of the General Plan as a whole, because the addition of Policy LU-1-11 will clarify and allow for reasonable accommodation (or permitting) of a single-family residential dwelling on residentially designated, undeveloped non-conforming parcels legally established on or before December 18, 2013. This policy is consistent with, and seeks to support the housing production goals of the Housing Element of the General Plan and State Housing Element law. The policy would allow residential use that is consistent with the current residential land use designation of a legally established parcel. Further, the proposed Policy clarifies that “a proposed dwelling on a non-conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan and Development Code, and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare.” The proposed General Plan land use amendments are clean-up amendments to establish a residential land use that is consistent with the density of the previously approved and entitled housing development on APN 336-090-004 and a land use that is consistent with the existing single-family residential dwelling on APN 360-280-014. The proposed land use designations are compatible and consistent with the existing residential land use designations on properties located adjacent to each property. Section 2: Reasonable controls and standards. The amendment prescribes reasonable controls and standards for affected land uses to ensure compatibility and integrity of those uses with other established uses. The proposed amendment prescribes reasonable controls and standards for affected land uses to ensure compatibility and integrity of those uses with other established uses, because Policy LU-1-11 clarifies that “a proposed dwelling on a non-conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan and Development Code, and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare.” The proposed land use designations are clean-up amendments consistent with existing and entitled uses on the parcels subject to the amendment and are compatible and consistent with the existing residential land use designations on properties located adjacent to each property. Section 3: Health, Safety and Welfare. The amendment provides for the protection of the general health, safety and/or welfare of the community. The proposed amendment provides for the protection of the general health, safety and/or welfare of the community, because Policy LU-1-11 clarifies that, “a proposed dwelling on a non- conforming parcel may be limited due to the constraints (lot size and conditions) of the parcel, shall be subject to all other applicable development standards of the General Plan and Development Code and shall not cause or result in any detriment to the public health, safety and/or welfare.” 9.1.d Packet Pg. 132 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t N o . P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , The proposed land use designations are clean-up amendments consistent with existing and entitled uses on the parcels subject to the amendment and are compatible and consistent with the same existing residential land use designation on properties located adjacent to each property. Section 4: Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. An Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Addendum to the FEIR addresses impacts associated with the proposed General Plan Amendment, and Change of Zone. In the Addendum, it was found that the proposed project would not result in any new significant effects that were not previously identified in the General Plan FEIR. In addition, the proposed project would not require “major revisions” to the previous FEIR. The project would not involve any new environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of the previously identified significant impacts. Subsequent to the certification of the General Plan FEIR, no new information of substantial importance has become available which was not known at the time the previous EIR was prepared. NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee hereby recommends City Council approval of General Plan Amendment PLN19-0014 subject to the following: 1. That the City Council determine that the “Findings” set out above are true and correct. 2. That the City Council finds the facts presented within the public record and within this Planning Commission Resolution provide the basis to approve General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014, as shown in the attached amendments as Exhibit “1” to this Resolution, and that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment.” PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12 day of February 2020. Randy Madrid, Chair Attest: Stephanie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk Approved as to form: V. Thai Phan, Assistant City Attorney 9.1.d Packet Pg. 133 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t N o . P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 [ R e v i s i o n 2 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , PC Resolution Exhibit No. 1 Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 1 OF 8) Land Use Element HOME PAGE OVERVIEW  ethnic and      9.1.e Packet Pg. 134 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 2 OF 8) PURPOSE OF ELEMENT 9.1.e Packet Pg. 135 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 3 OF 8) LAND USE MAP, DESIGNATIONS, AND BUILDOUT SUMMARY SPHERE OF INFLUENCE 9.1.e Packet Pg. 136 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 4 OF 8) REFERENCE MATERIAL City Resources General Plan Vision 2035 Land Use Background Document & Definitions Exhibit LU-b1: Land Use Map with Specific Plans Exhibit LU-b2: Economic Development Corridor Subareas Economic Development Corridors: Conceptual Master Plan Overview Menifee Community Profile General Plan Environmental Impact Report Menifee Zoning Ordinance (Municipal Code) Additional Information Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) County of Riverside Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission GENERAL PLAN EXHIBITS Exhibit LU-1: Community Structure Exhibit LU-2: Land Use Map Exhibit LU-3: Land Use Designations Exhibit LU-4: Land Use Buildout Summary Exhibit LU-5a-c: Airport Land Use Compatibility Zones GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL LAND USE Policies 9.1.e Packet Pg. 137 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 5 OF 8) 9.1.e Packet Pg. 138 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 6 OF 8) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDORS Policies UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE 9.1.e Packet Pg. 139 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 7 OF 8) Policies AIRPORT INFLUENCE AREAS 9.1.e Packet Pg. 140 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , Planning Case No. PLN19-0014 – Proposed General Plan Amendment The amendment adds Policy No. LU1.11 shown in red underlined text on Page 5 P LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES (PAGE 8 OF 8) 9.1.e Packet Pg. 141 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 General Plan Land Use Map Exhibits Existing Land Use to be Amended 9.1.e Packet Pg. 142 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , OS-R B r a dley R d CrewsHillDr M e s a Cr e st W a y La k e Fo r e s t D r H u b CirCo r t e R e t i r o Blac k h a w k R d Cherry Hills Blvd CliffTopCt Bavaria Dr Butle r C ir Co r t e M a g d a l e n a We l l i n g t o n C t Alta Vista Way ChaucerRdOxfor d Way Hacienda Dr Calle Ca s e r a Renaissance Cir Canterbury St ChulaVistaDr En c i n o D r C a m i n oVacuna E l PuenteSt A n t e l o p e R d Calle Rabano Calle H a b e r i oVi a D o m a d o r C a l l e V a l l a r t a Wentworth Dr Gardena Dr CalleAcer CaminoPerla CalleBalsero Sh e r m a n Rd C o r o n a d o Way A s h i n g t o n C t ViaCas cadita EncantoDr Hillpointe Dr PipingRockRd Sum mon erRd BrookshireCir Yorba Linda Ct Estate Dr Tate Rd E l Rancho Dr Gri f f i t h D r MiddlesbroughCt Regent Ln P l e a s a n tGroveC t OakmontDr S h erbornCt AugustaDr WhittingtonRd Stone Ridge St Calle G a n a d o Be l m o n t C t AppleBlossom Ct Lo ndo nderryCt Calle G a v i o t a T a lly R d La Prada Way El Pi c o L n Cat h e d r a l S t El Cajon Ln Ca n n o n D r CallePalo AvenidaFrances c a Del Monte Ln L o s C ielo s D r B ould e r R id g e D r Paloma Way Calle Ladera Pinyon Pine C t Eagle Crest Dr Evenin gStarDr DesertHillsRd Sagebrush Rd CalleLustrosos ViaBandita Blue Hill Dr Capilano Dr S I 2 1 5 N I 2 1 5 20.1-24 R OS-C OS-R RM 5.1-8 R CR RR5 PF2.1-5 R EDC Land Use Designation Rural Mountainous 10 ac min (RM) Rural Residential 5 ac min (RR5) Rural Residential 2 ac min (RR2) Rural Residential 1 ac min (RR1) Rural Residential 1/2 ac min (RR1/2) 2.1-5 du/ac Residential (2.1-5 R) 5.1-8 du/ac Residential (5.1-8 R) 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14 R) 20.1-24 du/ac Residential (20.1-24 R) Commercial Retail (CR) 0.20 - 0.35 FAR Commercial Office (CO) 0.25 - 1.0 FAR Heavy Industrial (HI) 0.15 - 0.50 FAR Business Park (BP) 0.25 - 0.60 FAR Economic Development Corridor (EDC) Agriculture (AG) Conservation (OS-C) Recreation (OS-R) Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Railroad Specific Plan (SP) Document Path: D:\MXD\GPA_Exhibits.mxd General Plan Amendment Case No. PLN19-0014Exhibit 1AExisting General Plan Land Use 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site 8.1-14 R RM 336-090-004 9.1.e Packet Pg. 143 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) H a yden Rd Tyme Ct Tudor Ct Byron Cir J ohanna Cir Grenwich Ct Wr e ath C t Abbott C t KeelCt Q uillCt Yeoman Pl WardellLn Nett le Ct Redoak St MuellerLn BethAve BuckeyeWay L i v i n g s t on St Iron Way Rediron Ct Toll Way Abbey Ln Ulman Ct En g l i s h Ct W aldon Rd ReedCt Barrack Ct Dill Ct Wickerd R d Marguerite Pl EatonLn Ives Ct E v a n s R d Daniel Rd P a r n ellLn Quilt W a y Stratford Ln Y a l e Ln C o u n t r y H a v e n R d VictoriaPl Garbani Rd Mallory Ct Okuma Rd C o x R d Tucker Rd RR1 OS-C OS-R RR5 PF 2.1-5 R RR1/2 Land Use Designation Rural Mountainous 10 ac min (RM) Rural Residential 5 ac min (RR5) Rural Residential 2 ac min (RR2) Rural Residential 1 ac min (RR1) Rural Residential 1/2 ac min (RR1/2) 2.1-5 du/ac Residential (2.1-5 R) 5.1-8 du/ac Residential (5.1-8 R) 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14 R) 20.1-24 du/ac Residential (20.1-24 R) Commercial Retail (CR) 0.20 - 0.35 FAR Commercial Office (CO) 0.25 - 1.0 FAR Heavy Industrial (HI) 0.15 - 0.50 FAR Business Park (BP) 0.25 - 0.60 FAR Economic Development Corridor (EDC) Agriculture (AG) Conservation (OS-C) Recreation (OS-R) Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Railroad Specific Plan (SP) Document Path: D:\MXD\GPA_Exhibits.mxd General Plan Amendment Case No. PLN19-0014Exhibit 2AExisting General Plan Land Use 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site RM 360-280-014 9.1.e Packet Pg. 144 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 General Plan Land Use Map Exhibits Proposed Land Use 9.1.e Packet Pg. 145 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , OS-R B r a dley R d CrewsHillDr M es a Cr e st W a y La k e Fo r e s t D r H u b CirCo r t e R e t i r o Blac k h a w k R d Cherry Hills Blvd CliffTopCt Bavaria Dr Butle r C ir Co r t e M a g d a l e n a We l l i n g t o n C t Alta Vista Way ChaucerRdOxfor d Way Hacienda Dr Calle Ca s e r a Renaissance Cir Canterbury St ChulaVistaDr En c i n o D r C a m i n oVacuna E l PuenteSt A n t e l o p e R d Calle Rabano Calle H aber i oVi a D o m a d o r C a l l e V a l l a r t a Wentworth Dr Gardena Dr CalleAcer CaminoPerla CalleBalsero Sh e r m a n Rd Co r o n a d o Way A s h i n g t o n C t ViaCas cadit a EncantoDr Hillpointe Dr PipingRockRd Sum mon erRd BrookshireCir Yorba Linda Ct Estate Dr Tate Rd E l Rancho Dr Gri f f i t h D r MiddlesbroughCt Regent Ln P le a s a n tGroveC t OakmontDr S h e rbornCt AugustaDr WhittingtonRd Stone Ridge St Calle G a n a d o Be l m o n t C t AppleBlossom Ct Lo n do nderryCt Calle G a v i o t a T a lly R d La Prada Way El Pi c o Ln Cat h e d r a l S t El Cajon Ln Ca n n o n D r CallePalo Av enidaFrances c a Del Monte Ln L o s C iel o s D r B ould e r R id g e D r Paloma Way Calle Ladera Pinyon P ine C t Eagle Crest Dr Evenin gStarDr De sert HillsRd Sagebrush Rd Call eLustrosos ViaBa ndita Blue Hill Dr Capilano Dr S I 2 1 5 N I 2 1 5 20.1-24 R OS-C OS-R RM 5.1-8 R CR RR5 PF2.1-5 R EDC General Plan Land UseLand Use Designation Rural Mountainous 10 ac min (RM) Rural Residential 5 ac min (RR5) Rural Residential 2 ac min (RR2) Rural Residential 1 ac min (RR1) Rural Residential 1/2 ac min (RR1/2) 2.1-5 du/ac Residential (2.1-5 R) 5.1-8 du/ac Residential (5.1-8 R) 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14 R) 20.1-24 du/ac Residential (20.1-24 R) Commercial Retail (CR) 0.20 - 0.35 FAR Commercial Office (CO) 0.25 - 1.0 FAR Heavy Industrial (HI) 0.15 - 0.50 FAR Business Park (BP) 0.25 - 0.60 FAR Economic Development Corridor (EDC) Agriculture (AG) Conservation (OS-C) Recreation (OS-R) Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Railroad Specific Plan (SP) Document Path: D:\MXD\GPA_Exhibits.mxd General Plan Amendment Case No. PLN19-0014Exhibit 1BProposed General Plan Land Use 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site RM 336-090-004 8.1-14 R 9.1.e Packet Pg. 146 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) H a yden Rd Tyme Ct Tu d o r Ct Byron C i r J ohanna Cir Grenwich Ct Wr e ath C t Abbott C t KeelCt Q uillCt Yeoman Pl WardellLn Nett le Ct Redoak St MuellerLn BethAve BuckeyeWay L i v i n g s t on St Ir o n W a y Rediron Ct Toll Way Abbey Ln Ulman Ct En g l i s h Ct Waldo n R d ReedCt Barrack Ct Di l l C t Wickerd R d Ma r g u e r i t e Pl EatonLn Iv e s C t E v a n s R d Daniel Rd P a r n ellLn Quilt W a y St r a t f o r d L n Y a l e Ln C o u n t r y H a v e n R d VictoriaPl Garbani Rd Mallory Ct Okuma Rd C o x R d Tu c k e r R d RR1 OS-C OS-R RR5 PF 2.1-5 R RR1/2 RR1 General Plan Land UseLand Use Designation Rural Mountainous 10 ac min (RM) Rural Residential 5 ac min (RR5) Rural Residential 2 ac min (RR2) Rural Residential 1 ac min (RR1) Rural Residential 1/2 ac min (RR1/2) 2.1-5 du/ac Residential (2.1-5 R) 5.1-8 du/ac Residential (5.1-8 R) 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14 R) 20.1-24 du/ac Residential (20.1-24 R) Commercial Retail (CR) 0.20 - 0.35 FAR Commercial Office (CO) 0.25 - 1.0 FAR Heavy Industrial (HI) 0.15 - 0.50 FAR Business Park (BP) 0.25 - 0.60 FAR Economic Development Corridor (EDC) Agriculture (AG) Conservation (OS-C) Recreation (OS-R) Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Railroad Specific Plan (SP) Document Path: D:\MXD\GPA_Exhibits.mxd General Plan Amendment Case No. PLN19-0014Exhibit 2BProposed General Plan Land Use 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site RM 360-280-014 9.1.e Packet Pg. 147 At t a c h m e n t : G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) RESOLUTION NO. PC 20- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE NO. PLN19-0092 ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL ZONING CONSISTENT WITH A CONCURRENT PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT (PLN19-0014) ON TWO PARCELS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS (APNs 336-090-004 & 360-280-014) WHEREAS, in August of 2019, the City of Menifee initiated a formal application for a Change of Zone (PLN19-0092) to change the zoning classification of two parcels in different locations as follows: a. Site 1 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004: Change of Zone of an approximately 19.69-acre parcel located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and b. Site 2 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014: Change of Zone of an approximately 2.98-acre parcel located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) Zone; and WHEREAS, the Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 was filed concurrently with an application for a General Plan Amendment (PLN19-0014) to amend land use designation of two parcels in different locations as follows: a. Site 1 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004: Change the land use designation of an approximately 19.69-acre parcel located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive from the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac. min designation on the southeastern portion of the parcel to the 8.1-14 du/ac Residential (8.1- 14R) designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and b. Site 2 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014: Change the land use designation of an approximately 2.98-acre parcel located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) land use designation to the Rural Residential - 1 Acre Min. (RR1) land use designation; and WHEREAS, the proposed Change of Zone will establish residential zoning that is consistent with the concurrent proposed General Plan land use amendment (PLN19-0014); and WHEREAS, on January 9, 2020, the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) found General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 and Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 consistent with the 2014 March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2020, the City of Menifee Planning Commission, held a public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092, which hearing was 9.1.f Packet Pg. 148 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - C h a n g e o f Z o n e N o . P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d publicly noticed by a publication in The Press Enterprise (a newspaper of general circulation), an agenda posting, and notice to property owners within 500 feet of the Project boundaries, and to persons requesting public notice; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee makes the following findings: Section 1. The proposed zones are consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan. The proposed Change of Zone is consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan, because it involves clean-up changes that will establish zoning that is consistent with the concurrent proposed General Plan land use amendments (PLN19-0014). The concurrent land use amendments will establish a residential land use that is consistent with the density of the previously approved and entitled housing development on APN 336-090-004 and a land use that is consistent with the existing single-family residential dwelling on APN 360-280-014. The proposed land use designations and zoning are compatible and consistent with the existing residential land use designations and zoning on properties located adjacent to each property. Section 2. The proposed zone prescribes reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with other established uses. The proposed Change of Zone prescribes reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with other established uses because it involves clean-up changes that will establish zoning that is consistent with the concurrent proposed General Plan land use amendments (PLN19-0014). The concurrent land use amendments will establish residential land use that is consistent with the density of the previously approved and entitled housing development on APN 336-090-004 and a land use that is consistent with an existing single-family residential dwelling on APN 360-280-014. The proposed land use designations and zoning are compatible and consistent with the existing residential land use designations and zoning on properties located adjacent to each property. Section 3. The proposed zone provides reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species. The proposed zone provides reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species, because it involves clean-up changes that will establish zoning that is consistent with the concurrent proposed General Plan land use amendments (PLN19-0014). The concurrent land use amendments will establish a residential land use that is consistent with the density of the previously approved and entitled housing development on APN 336-090-004 and a land use that is consistent with the existing single- family residential dwelling on APN 360-280-014. The proposed land use designations and zoning are compatible and consistent with the same existing residential land use designations and zoning on properties located adjacent to each property. Section 4. The proposed zone ensures protection of the general health, safety and welfare of the community. The proposed zone ensures protection of the general health, safety and welfare of the community because it involves clean-up changes that will establish zoning that is consistent with the 9.1.f Packet Pg. 149 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - C h a n g e o f Z o n e N o . P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d concurrent proposed General Plan land use amendments (PLN19-0014). The concurrent land use amendments will establish a residential land use that is consistent with the density of the previously approved and entitled housing development on APN 336-090-004 and a land use that is consistent with the existing single-family residential dwelling on APN 360-280-014. The proposed land use designations and zoning are compatible and consistent with the same existing residential land use designations and zoning on properties located adjacent to each property. Section 5: Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. An Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Addendum to the FEIR addresses impacts associated with the proposed General Plan Amendment, and Change of Zone. In the Addendum, it was found that the proposed project would not result in any new significant effects that were not previously identified in the General Plan FEIR. In addition, the proposed project would not require “major revisions” to the previous FEIR. The project would not involve any new environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of the previously identified significant impacts. Subsequent to the certification of the General Plan FEIR, no new information of substantial importance has become available which was not known at the time the previous EIR was prepared. NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee hereby recommends City Council approval of Change of Zone PLN19-0092 subject to the following: 1. That the City Council determine that the “Findings” set out above are true and correct. 2. That the City Council finds the facts presented within the public record and within this Planning Commission Resolution provide the basis to approve Change of Zone No. PLN19- 0092, as shown in the proposed zoning map changes attached as Exhibit “1” to this Resolution, and that the City Council approve the Change of Zone.” PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12 day of February 2020. Randy Madrid, Chair Attest: Stephanie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk Approved as to form: V. Thai Phan, Assistant City Attorney 9.1.f Packet Pg. 150 At t a c h m e n t : R e s o l u t i o n - C h a n g e o f Z o n e N o . P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 [ R e v i s i o n 1 ] ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 Zoning Map Exhibits Existing Zoning to be Amended PC Resolution Exhibit No. 1 9.1.g Packet Pg. 151 At t a c h m e n t : C h a n g e o f Z o n e R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - OS-R RM PDO-3 LMDR MDR HDR CR RMLDR-2 RR5 PF LDR-2 LDR-2 LMDR B r a dley R d CrewsHillDr M e s a Cr e st W a y Lake Forest Dr H u b CirCort e Ret iro Blackhawk Rd C h e r r y H ill s B l v d Cliff Top Ct Bavaria Dr Butle r C ir Corte Magdalena Wellington Ct Alta Vista Way ChaucerRdOxford Way Hacienda Dr Calle Ca s e r a R e n a i s s a n c e C i r Canterbury St ChulaVistaDr EncinoDr Camino Va c u n a E l PuenteSt A ntelo p e R d Calle Rabano C a l l e Haberio Via Domador C a l l e V a l l a r t a Wentworth Dr Gardena Dr CalleAcer CaminoPerla Calle B a l s e r o Sherman Rd C o r o n a do Way A s h i n g t o n C t ViaCascadita EncantoDr Hillpointe Dr PipingRockRd Sum mon erRd B r o o k s h i r eCir Yorba Linda Ct Estate Dr Tate Rd E l R a ncho Dr GriffithDr MiddlesbroughCt Regent Ln P l e a s a n tGroveCt OakmontDr S h erbornCt AugustaDr W hittington Rd Stone Ridge S t C a l l eGanad o Belmont Ct AppleBlossom Ct LondonderryCt Calle G a v i o t a T a lly R d E l P i c o Ln Cat h e d r a l S t El Cajon Ln Cannon Dr CallePalo Avenida Francesca Del Monte Ln L o s C ielo s D r Granada Way B o uld e r R i d g e D r Paloma Way Calle Ladera Pinyon Pine C t Eagle Crest Dr EveningStarDr DesertHillsRd Sagebrush Rd CalleLustrosos ViaBandita B l u e H i l l D r Capilano Dr S I 2 1 5 N I 2 1 5 Agriculture (AG) Rural Mountainous (RM) Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum (RR5) Rural Residential, 2-acre minimum (RR2) Rural Residential, 1-acre minimum (RR1) Rural Residential, 1/2-acre minimum (RR1/2) Low Density Residential-1 (LDR-1) [10,000 SF] Low Density Residential-2 (LDR-2) [7,200 SF] Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR) Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) High Density Residential (HDR) Commercial Retail (CR) Commercial Office (CO) Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing (HI) Business Park/Light Industrial (BP) Economic Development Corridor -Northern Gateway (EDC-NG) Economic Development Corridor-McCall Boulevard (EDC-MB) Economic Development Corridor-Community Core (EDC-CC) Economic Development Corridor-Newport Road (EDC-NR) Economic Development Corridor-Southern Gateway (EDC-SG) Auto Overlay (AO) Open Space-Conservation (OS-C) Open Space-Recreation (OS-R) Open Space-Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Rail (RX) Specific Plans Planned Development Overlays Document Path: D:\MXD\ZoneChange_Exhibits.mxd Change of Zone Case No. PLN19-0092Exhibit 1AExisting Zoning Designation 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site 336-090-004 OS-R 9.1.g Packet Pg. 152 At t a c h m e n t : C h a n g e o f Z o n e R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) PDO-5 RR1 LDR-2PF RR1/2 RR5 OS-R RR5 LDR-2 LDR-1 RR1 Hayden Rd Tyme Ct Tudor Ct Byron Cir J ohanna Cir Grenwich Ct Wr e ath C t Abbott C t KeelCt Q uillCt Yeoman Pl WardellLn Nettle Ct Redoak St MuellerLn BethAve BuckeyeWay L i v i n g s t on St Iron Way RedironCt TollWay Abbey Ln Ulman Ct En g l i s h Ct W aldon Rd ReedCt Barrack Ct Dill Ct Wickerd R d Marguerite Pl EatonLn Ives Ct E v a n s R d Daniel Rd P a r n ellLn Q u i l t Way Stratford Ln Y a l e Ln C o u n t r y H a v e n R d VictoriaPl Garbani Rd Mallory Ct Okuma Rd C o x R d Tucker Rd Agriculture (AG) Rural Mountainous (RM) Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum (RR5) Rural Residential, 2-acre minimum (RR2) Rural Residential, 1-acre minimum (RR1) Rural Residential, 1/2-acre minimum (RR1/2) Low Density Residential-1 (LDR-1) [10,000 SF] Low Density Residential-2 (LDR-2) [7,200 SF] Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR) Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) High Density Residential (HDR) Commercial Retail (CR) Commercial Office (CO) Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing (HI) Business Park/Light Industrial (BP) Economic Development Corridor -Northern Gateway (EDC-NG) Economic Development Corridor-McCall Boulevard (EDC-MB) Economic Development Corridor-Community Core (EDC-CC) Economic Development Corridor-Newport Road (EDC-NR) Economic Development Corridor-Southern Gateway (EDC-SG) Auto Overlay (AO) Open Space-Conservation (OS-C) Open Space-Recreation (OS-R) Open Space-Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Rail (RX) Specific Plans Planned Development Overlays Document Path: D:\MXD\ZoneChange_Exhibits.mxd Change of Zone Case No. PLN19-0092Exhibit 2AExisting Zoning Designation 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site 336-090-004 OS-R 9.1.g Packet Pg. 153 At t a c h m e n t : C h a n g e o f Z o n e R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 Zoning Map Exhibits Proposed Zoning 9.1.g Packet Pg. 154 At t a c h m e n t : C h a n g e o f Z o n e R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - OS-R RM PDO-3 LMDR MDR HDR CR RMLDR-2 RR5 PF LDR-2 LDR-2 LMDR B r a dley R d CrewsHillDr M e s a Cr e st W a y Lake Forest Dr H u b CirCort e Ret iro Blackhawk Rd C h e r r y H ill s B l v d Cliff Top Ct Bavaria Dr Butle r C ir Corte Magdalena Wellington Ct Alta Vista Way ChaucerRdOxford Way Hacienda Dr Calle Ca s e r a R e n a i s s a n c e C i r Canterbury St ChulaVistaDr EncinoDr Camino Va c u n a E l PuenteSt A ntelo p e R d Calle Rabano C a l l e Haberio Via Domador C a l l e V a l l a r t a Wentworth Dr Gardena Dr CalleAcer CaminoPerla Calle B a l s e r o Sherman Rd C o r o n a do Way A s h i n g t o n C t ViaCascadita EncantoDr Hillpointe Dr PipingRockRd Sum mon erRd B r o o k s h i r eCir Yorba Linda Ct Estate Dr Tate Rd E l R a ncho Dr GriffithDr MiddlesbroughCt Regent Ln P l e a s a n tGroveCt OakmontDr S h erbornCt AugustaDr W hittington Rd Stone Ridge S t C a l l eGanad o Belmont Ct AppleBlossom Ct LondonderryCt Calle G a v i o t a T a lly R d E l P i c o Ln Cat h e d r a l S t El Cajon Ln Cannon Dr CallePalo Avenida Francesca Del Monte Ln L o s C ielo s D r Granada Way B o uld e r R i d g e D r Paloma Way Calle Ladera Pinyon Pine C t Eagle Crest Dr EveningStarDr DesertHillsRd Sagebrush Rd CalleLustrosos ViaBandita B l u e H i l l D r Capilano Dr S I 2 1 5 N I 2 1 5 Agriculture (AG) Rural Mountainous (RM) Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum (RR5) Rural Residential, 2-acre minimum (RR2) Rural Residential, 1-acre minimum (RR1) Rural Residential, 1/2-acre minimum (RR1/2) Low Density Residential-1 (LDR-1) [10,000 SF] Low Density Residential-2 (LDR-2) [7,200 SF] Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR) Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) High Density Residential (HDR) Commercial Retail (CR) Commercial Office (CO) Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing (HI) Business Park/Light Industrial (BP) Economic Development Corridor -Northern Gateway (EDC-NG) Economic Development Corridor-McCall Boulevard (EDC-MB) Economic Development Corridor-Community Core (EDC-CC) Economic Development Corridor-Newport Road (EDC-NR) Economic Development Corridor-Southern Gateway (EDC-SG) Auto Overlay (AO) Open Space-Conservation (OS-C) Open Space-Recreation (OS-R) Open Space-Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Rail (RX) Specific Plans Planned Development Overlays Document Path: D:\MXD\ZoneChange_Exhibits.mxd Change of Zone Case No. PLN19-0092Exhibit 1BProposed Zoning Designation 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site 336-090-004 OS-R 9.1.g Packet Pg. 155 At t a c h m e n t : C h a n g e o f Z o n e R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) PDO-5 RR1 LDR-2PF RR1/2 RR5 OS-R RR5 LDR-2 LDR-1 RR1 Hayden Rd Tyme Ct Tudor Ct Byron Cir J ohanna Cir Grenwich Ct Wr e ath C t Abbott C t KeelCt Q uillCt Yeoman Pl WardellLn Nettle Ct Redoak St MuellerLn BethAve BuckeyeWay L i v i n g s t on St Iron Way RedironCt TollWay Abbey Ln Ulman Ct En g l i s h Ct W aldon Rd ReedCt Barrack Ct Dill Ct Wickerd R d Marguerite Pl EatonLn Ives Ct E v a n s R d Daniel Rd P a r n ellLn Q u i l t Way Stratford Ln Y a l e Ln C o u n t r y H a v e n R d VictoriaPl Garbani Rd Mallory Ct Okuma Rd C o x R d Tucker Rd Agriculture (AG) Rural Mountainous (RM) Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum (RR5) Rural Residential, 2-acre minimum (RR2) Rural Residential, 1-acre minimum (RR1) Rural Residential, 1/2-acre minimum (RR1/2) Low Density Residential-1 (LDR-1) [10,000 SF] Low Density Residential-2 (LDR-2) [7,200 SF] Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR) Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) High Density Residential (HDR) Commercial Retail (CR) Commercial Office (CO) Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing (HI) Business Park/Light Industrial (BP) Economic Development Corridor -Northern Gateway (EDC-NG) Economic Development Corridor-McCall Boulevard (EDC-MB) Economic Development Corridor-Community Core (EDC-CC) Economic Development Corridor-Newport Road (EDC-NR) Economic Development Corridor-Southern Gateway (EDC-SG) Auto Overlay (AO) Open Space-Conservation (OS-C) Open Space-Recreation (OS-R) Open Space-Water (OS-W) Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Public Utility Corridor (PUC) Rail (RX) Specific Plans Planned Development Overlays Document Path: D:\MXD\ZoneChange_Exhibits.mxd Change of Zone Case No. PLN19-0092Exhibit 2BProposed Zoning Designation 0 500 1,000250 Feet Ë Project Site 336-090-004 OS-R 9.1.g Packet Pg. 156 At t a c h m e n t : C h a n g e o f Z o n e R e s o l u t i o n - E x h i b i t 1 ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE CITY OF MENIFEE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. DATE OF HEARING: February 12, 2020 PLACE OF HEARING: MENIFEE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 28944 HAUN ROAD MENIFEE, CA 92586 A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled, pursuant to the City of Menifee Municipal Code, before the CITY OF MENIFEE PLANNING COMMISSION to consider the project shown below: Project Title: General Plan Amendment No. (GPA) PLN19-0014; and Change of Zone (CZ) PLN19- 0092 – “General Plan Consistency” Project Location: The proposed Land Use Element policy amendment applies citywide. The proposed General Plan Land Use and Change of Zone amendments locations are: Site 1 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 336-090-004: located southerly of Encanto Drive, easterly of the I-215 Freeway and westerly of Bavaria Drive. Site 2 - Assessor’s Parcel Number 360-280-014: located at the west side of Evans Road, and southerly of Garbani Road. The Planning Commission will consider the following project at a public hearing: General Plan Amendment No. PLN19-0014 is a City initiated amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element to: 1) Add Policy No. LU-1.11 to clarify that a single-family residential dwelling may be permitted on a residentially designated, undeveloped non-conforming parcel that was legally established on or before December 18, 2013; and 2) change the General Plan land use designation of two parcels as follows: Site 1 - APN 336-090-004: Change the Rural Mountainous (RM) 10 ac min. land use designation on the southeastern portion of the approximately 19.69-acre parcel to the 8.1- 14 du/ac Residential (8.1-14R) designation which will establish the 8.1-14R designation for the entire parcel; and Site 2 - APN 360-280-014: Change the General Plan land use of the approximately 2.98-acre parcel from the Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) designation to Rural Residential 1 acre min. (RR1) designation. Change of Zone No. PLN19-0092 involves a Change of Zone of two parcels as follows: Project Site Site 1: APN 336-090-004 Site 2: APN 360-280-014 Project Site 9.1.h Packet Pg. 157 At t a c h m e n t : N o t i c e o f P u b l i c H e a r i n g ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) Site 1 - APN 336-090-004: Change of Zone of an approximately 19.69-acre parcel from the Rural Mountainous (RM) Zone on the southeastern portion of the site to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone, which will establish the MDR Zone for the entire parcel; and Site 2 - APN 360-280-014: Change of Zone of an approximately 2.98-acre parcel from the Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF) Zone to the Rural Residential, 1-acre minimum (RR1) Zone. Environmental Information: The City of Menifee Community Development Department has determined that no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances associated with the proposed project that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and recommends adoption of an Addendum to the General Plan EIR. The Menifee Planning Commission will consider the proposed project and the proposed EIR Addendum, at the public hearing. The Addendum can be found at the following web address: http://www.cityofmenifee.us/325/Environmental-Notices-Documents. In addition, the project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (California Department of Toxic Substances Control list of various hazardous sites). Any person wishing to comment on the proposed project may do so in writing between the date of this notice and the public hearing; or, may appear and be heard at the time and place noted above. All comments must be received prior to the time of public hearing. All such comments will be submitted to the Planning Commission, and the Planning Commission will consider such comments, in addition to any oral testimony, before making a decision on the proposed project. If this project is challenged in court, the issues may be limited to those raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Be advised that as a result of public hearings and comment, the Planning Commission may amend, in whole or in part, the proposed project. Accordingly, the designations, development standards, design, improvements, or any properties or lands within the boundaries of the proposed project, may be changed in a way other than specifically proposed. For further information regarding this project, please contact Doug Darnell, at (951) 723-3744 or e-mail ddarnell@cityofmenifee.us, or go to the City of Menifee’s agenda web page at http://www.cityofmenifee.us. The case file for the proposed project may be viewed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Community Development Department office, located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586. Please send all written correspondence to: CITY OF MENIFEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Attn: Doug Darnell, Senior Planner 28944 Haun Road Menifee, CA 92586 9.1.h Packet Pg. 158 At t a c h m e n t : N o t i c e o f P u b l i c H e a r i n g ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) 336-090-004 Via Domador Ellington Ct Winter B ranch C t Call e Case ra CrewsHillDr H ub Cir Oakmont Dr Basie Cir Ald erg a t e D r Corte Retiro Skeen Ct BavariaDr ButlerCir McCall Ct Corte Magdalena Wellington Ct Blackhawk Rd ChaucerRd P a n o r a m aHills D r Oxford Way Potomac Dr Jones Ct C h e rr y H ills B lv d Renaissance Cir Canterbury St Whittington Rd EncinoDr Hig h G ate C t El PuenteSt Calle Rabano CalleHaberio WentworthDr CaminoPerla Gillette Ct Calle Bal sero ThornhillDr Coronado Way A s hin gto n C t ViaCascadita D orse y St Pipin g Rock Rd Lake Forest Dr B radley R d Summ o nerRd Q u eenslandDr CliffTopCt Broo k shireCir Yorba LindaCt Estate Dr Bluff Vista Way Tate Rd GriffithDr Regent Ln S herbornCt Woodchester Way ChulaVistaDr Carmel Rd Middlesbrough Ct Belmont Ct M e s a Crest W ay DesertHillsRd LondonderryCt CalleGaviota Reading Rd T ally R d W his pe r w o o d Dr PebbleBeach Dr Ca n n o n D r LaPradaWay ElPico Ln Cath e d r a l St TerrytownRd CallePalo Avenida Francesca L os Cielos D r B o uld er Rid g e D r OlympiaWay Pinckney Way EncantoDr PinyonPineCt EveningStarDr Pinehurst Rd CalleLustrosos ViaBandita Blue Hill Dr Sagebrush Rd AugustaDr Stone Rid g e S t CapilanoDr A ntelo p e R d El RanchoDr Snead D r N I 21 5 S I 215 500 Ft Buffer of 336-090-004 Properties Notified Document Path: D:\MXD\336090004_Notice_jd.mxd Ë 0 675337.5 Feet 9.1.i Packet Pg. 159 At t a c h m e n t : N o t i f i c a t i o n R a d i u s M a p s ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 ) TymeCt Daily Rd Tudor Ct Tucker Rd Fleet Ln Byron Cir Johanna Cir Grenwich Ct Country HavenLn Wre ath Ct Abbott Ct KeelCt Wardell Ln MuellerLn QuillCt YeomanPl NettleCt RedoakSt Bailey Ct Livin g ston St Iron Way RedironCt Imperial Ln D u b lin Ct TollWay Abbey Ln UlmanCt Murrieta Rd WaldonRd ReedCt Glenburn Ln Barrack Ct Quilt Way Wickerd Rd Gal lery OaksCt Barnes Ln Marguerite Pl Beth Ave EatonLn Ives Ct E v a n s R d Daniel Rd P arnellLn Stratford Ln Dill Ct ThistletownCt Y ale Ln Country Haven Rd VictoriaPl Red Tail Ln Tino Ln Hayden Ln Mallory Ct Melido St Garbani Rd Rolling Hills Dr Beth Dr English Ct Hayden Rd Buckeye Way Okuma Rd C o x R d 500 Ft Buffer of 360-280-104 Properties Notified Document Path: D:\MXD\360280014_Notice_jd.mxd Ë 0 675337.5 Feet 360-280-014 9.1.i Packet Pg. 160 At t a c h m e n t : N o t i f i c a t i o n R a d i u s M a p s ( 2 3 7 3 : G e n e r a l P l a n C o n s i s t e n c y A m e n d m e n t s , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 1 4 , a n d C h a n g e o f Z o n e , P L N 1 9 - 0 0 9 2 )