PC23-611RESOLUTION NO. PC23-611
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2022120083) FOR THE
MOTTE BUSINESS CENTER PROJECT, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS,
AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2022, the applicant, Core5 Industrial Partners, LLC
("Applicant"), filed a formal application with the City of Menifee for the approval of
Tentative Parcel Map ("TPM") No. 38432 (PLN22-0114) to combine eight parcels (APNs
331-150-036, 331-150-037, 331-150-039, 331-150-040, 331-150-041, 331-150-042,
331-150-044, 331-150-045) into one parcel for a total of 46.33 gross acres and 43.94
net -acres, and Plot Plan ("PP") No. PLN22-0115 for the construction of one concrete tilt -
up building totaling 1,138,638 square feet including 10,000 square feet of office, 928,638
square feet of ground floor warehouse and 200,000 square feet of mezzanine space, a
structural height of approximately 50 feet, 616 automobile parking spaces, 284 truck
trailer parking spaces, 128 dock doors, site lighting, and landscaping. The Project site is
generally located east of Dawson Road, west of Antelope Road, south of Ethanac Road,
and north of McLaughlin Road; and
WHEREAS, collectively, all the applications are referred to as the "Project" or
"Motte Business Center"; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the City of Menifee publicly noticed its
decision to prepare an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Project by noticing
the State Clearinghouse ("SCH"), and other agencies in compliance with Section 15082
of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") guidelines, and surrounding
property owners within a 400 foot radius from the Project site boundaries; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2022, the City of Menifee held a duly noticed
public scoping meeting regarding the preparation of the EIR to discuss and hear from
the public on the potential environmental impacts, which meeting was publicly noticed in
compliance with Section 15082 of the CEQA guidelines, and surrounding property
owners within a 400 foot radius from the Project site boundaries; and
WHEREAS, between September 29, 2023 and November 13, 2023, the City
complied with the State -mandated 45-day public review period for the Motte Business
Center Draft EIR ("Draft EIR") took effect, which was publicly noticed in accordance with
Section 15087 of the CEQA guidelines and mailed to surrounding property owners and
non- owner residents within 400 feet of the Project site. A copy of the Draft EIR was sent
to the SCH No. 2022120083, and a copy of the Draft EIR was placed at the City Hall
public counter, Menifee Library, and Sun City Library; and
WHEREAS, during the public review period, comments on the Draft EIR were
received from the Riverside Transit Agency, South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Southern
California Gas Company, Airport Land Use Commission, City of Perris, Rincon Band of
Luiseno Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and Pechanga Band of
Indians; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR ("FEIR"), consisting of comments received during the
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45-day public review and comment period on the Draft EIR, written responses to those
comments, and revisions and errata to the Draft EIR, was submitted with the inclusion of
Findings of Fact ("Findings"), a Statement of Overriding Consideration ("SOOC") and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ("MMRP") for the Planning Commissions
consideration. For the purposes of this resolution, the Final EIR shall refer to the Draft
EIR, as revised by the FEIR's errata section together with the other sections of the FEIR;
and
WHEREAS, no evidence of new significant impacts, as defined by CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088.5, have been received by the City after circulation of the Draft
EIR which would require re -circulation; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR for the Project, dated September 2023, and FEIR for
the Project, dated November 2023 provides an assessment of the environmental
impacts associated with the Project and has been prepared in accordance with the
Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA), and State regulations in Title 14
of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines); and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of
Menifee held a public hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as
all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents for the Project including
the consideration of the FEIR, which hearing was publicly noticed by a publication in The
Press Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation, an agenda posting, notices placed
on the Project site, notice to property owners and non -owner residents within 400 feet of
the Project boundaries, notice to all relevant agencies and to persons requesting
notification; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee has read and
considered all environmental documentation comprising the FEIR, has found that the
FEIR considers all potentially significant environmental impacts of the proposed Project
and is complete and adequate, and fully complies with all requirements of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State of California and the City of Menifee, in
accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, that the City shall not approve a
project that has significant effects on the environment unless there is no feasible way to
lessen or avoid the significant effects and that the benefits of approving the Project
outweigh the unavoidable significant impacts, such that the impacts are acceptable
based on CEQA Guideline Section 15093; and
WHEREAS, the CEQA Guidelines provide that no public agency shall approve or
carry out a project for which an EIR has been completed and which identifies one or
more significant effects of the Project unless the public agency makes written findings for
each of the significant effects, accompanied by a statement of facts supporting each
finding; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the CEQA Findings of Fact
and SOOC attached as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, prior to recommending action on the Project, the Planning
Commission has considered all significant impacts, mitigation measures, and project
alternatives identified in the EIR, and has found that all potentially significant impacts on
the Project have been lessened or avoided to the extent feasible; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15093(b), the City must state
in writing the reasons to support its action based on the FEIR and/or other information in
the record.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee resolves
as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct, based on substantial
evidence in the record, including the FEIR attached as "Exhibit A," and incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2: Certification of EIR. Based on its review and consideration of the FEIR and
all written communications and oral testimony regarding the proposed Project which
have been submitted to, and received by, the City, the Planning Commission certifies
that the FEIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and the State and local
CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission finds that the FEIR reflects the Planning
Commission's independent judgment and analysis as lead agency under CEQA, and
adopt and certify the FEIR as complete and adequate. The Planning Commission further
certifies that the FEIR was presented to the Planning Commission and that the Planning
Commission reviewed and considered the information contained in it prior to approving
the Project.
Section 3: CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations. The
Planning Commission adopts the CEQA Findings and the SOOC attached as "Exhibit B,"
which exhibit is incorporated herein as though set forth in full.
Section 4: Significant Impacts. The significant impacts of the Project under the category
of Greenhouse Gas Emissions have not been reduced to a level of insignificance. The
Planning Commission finds that the significant unavoidable adverse impacts of the
Project are clearly outweighed by the economic, legal, social, or technological benefits
independent of any other benefits of the Project, as set forth in the Findings and SOOC.
Section 5: Alternatives. The FEIR has described all reasonable alternatives to the
Project that could feasibly obtain the basic objectives of the Project, even when those
alternatives might impede the attainment of Project objectives and might be more costly.
Section 6: Good Faith. A good faith effort has been made to seek out and incorporate
all points of view in the preparation of the FEIR as indicated by the public record for the
Project and the FEIR.
Section 7: Mitigation Plan Approval. Although the FEIR identifies certain significant
environmental effects that would result from approval of the Project, certain
environmental effects can feasibly be avoided or mitigated and will be avoided or
mitigated by imposition of mitigation measures included in the FEIR and the MMRP.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines section 15097,
the Planning Commission adopts and approves the MMRP attached hereto as Exhibit
"C," which is incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. The Planning
Commission further finds that the mitigation measures identified in the FEIR are feasible.
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Section 8: No Significant New Information Added to Draft EIR. The information provided
in the various reports submitted in connection with the proposed Project and in the
responses to comments on the Draft EIR, the information added to the FEIR, and the
evidence presented in written and oral testimony at public hearings on the Project and
the Draft EIR, do not constitute significant new information that would require
recirculation of the Draft EIR pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21092.1 and
CEQA Guidelines section 15088.5.
Section 9: Location and Custodian of Record of Proceedings. The Community
Development Department of the City of Menifee, located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee,
CA 92586, is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials
which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's
approval is based, which documents and materials shall be available for public
inspection and copying in accordance with the provisions of the California Public
Records Act (Government Code §§ 6250 et seq.) during normal business hours.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December 2023.
/1611/"aDue, Chairman
Attest:
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R chel Valencia, Administrative Assistant
Approved as to form:
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TlieWran. Assistant City Attorney
Final Environmental Impact Report
Motte Business Center Project
SCH No. 2022120083
Lead Agency
A&MENIFEE
CALIFORNIP
City of Menifee
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
(951) 769-8520
CONSULTANT
Kimley»>Horn
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Kari Cano, Project Manager
3801 University Avenue, Suite 300
Riverside, CA 92501
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 1.0-1
1.2 Organization of EIR........................................................................................................ 1.0-2
1.3 CEQA Process Summary................................................................................................ 1.0-2
1.4 Changes to the Draft EIR............................................................................................... 1.0-2
Section 2: Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
2.1 Introduction to Comments and Responses.................................................................... 2.0-1
Comment LetterA —Agua Caliente Band ofCahuilla Indians .................................................
2.0-3
Responses to Comment Letter A.......................................................................................
2.0-4
Comment Letter B — Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians.............................................................
2.0-5
Responsesto Comment Letter B.......................................................................................
2.0-6
Comment Letter C — Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
......... 2.0-7
Responses to Comment Letter C......................................................................................2.0-10
Comment Letter D — Riverside Transit Authority..................................................................2.0-13
Responses to Comment Letter D......................................................................................2.0-15
Comment Letter E —South Coast Air Quality Management District.......................................2.0-17
Responses to Comment Letter E......................................................................................2.0-27
Comment Letter F—City of Perris -Planning Division.............................................................2.0-35
Responses to Comment Letter F.......................................................................................2.0-38
Comment Letter G —The Pechanga Band of Indians.............................................................2.0-43
Responses to Comment Letter G......................................................................................2.0-45
Comment Letter H —Southern California Gas Company.......................................................2.0-47
Responses to Comment Letter H......................................................................................2.0-48
Comment Letter I — Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission....................................2.0-49
Responses to Comment Letter I.......................................................................................2.0-50
Comment Letter J — Native American Heritage Commission.................................................2.0-51
Responses to Comment Letter J.......................................................................................2.0-56
Section 3.0: Errata to the Draft EIR
3.1 Introduction to the Errata.............................................................................................
3.0-1
3.2 Changes to the Draft EIR............................................................................................... 3.0-1
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Section 1 - Introduction
The City of Menifee (City) has prepared this Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Motte Business Center Project (Project). The City
is required, after completion of a Draft EIR (DEIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2022120083), to consult with
and obtain comments from public agencies having jurisdiction by law with respect to the Project and
provide the general public with an opportunity to comment on the DEIR. This FOR has been prepared to
respond to comments received on the DEIR, which was circulated for public review from
September 29, 2023, through November 13, 2023 (46 days). The preceding Table of Contents provides a
list of all persons, organizations, and public agencies who commented on the DEIR.
The City will evaluate comments on environmental issues from persons who reviewed the DEIR and will
prepare a written response, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15088(a). The written response must address
any significant environmental issues raised. In addition, there must be a good faith and reasoned analysis
in the written response. However, lead agencies need only respond to significant environmental issues
associated with the Project and do not need to provide all the information requested by commenters, as
long as a good faith effort at full disclosure is made in the EIR (State CEQA Guidelines §15204, §15088).
Those comments are responded to in Section 2.0, Comments on the Draft EIR and Responses to
Comments.
State CEQA Guidelines §15088 recommends that where a response to comment makes important changes
in the information contain in the text of the DEIR, that the Lead Agency either revise the text of the DEIR
or include marginal notes showing that information. Added or modified text is shown in Section 3.0,
Errata, by underlining (example) while deleted text is shown by striking (example). The additional
information, corrections, and clarifications are not considered to substantively affect the conclusions
within the EIR and therefore the City has determined that recirculation of the DEIR is not required as none
of the criteria for recirculation under CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5 have been met.
CEQA Guidelines §15132 indicates that the contents of a FEIR shall consist of:
(a) The DEIR or a revision of the draft.
(b) Comments and recommendations received on the DEIR either verbatim or in summary.
(c) A list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the DEIR.
(d) The responses of the Lead Agency to significant environmental points raised in the review and
consultation process.
(e) Any other information added by the Lead Agency.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15088(b), the City will provide written responses to comments to any public
agency that commented on the DEIR, at least ten (10) days prior to the Planning Commission consideration
of certifying the EIR as adequate under CEQA. Written responses to comments will also be provided to
non-public agency individuals, organizations, and entities that commented on the DEIR. In addition, the
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FEIR will be made available to the general public at the City's Planning Division office and on the City's
website a minimum of 10 days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing.
The FEIR, along with other relevant information and public testimony at the Planning Commission hearing,
will be considered by the City's Planning Commission.
1.2 ORGANIZATION OF EIR
This FEIR provides the requisite information required under CEQA and is organized as follows:
• Section 1.0: Introduction. This section provides an introduction to the FEIR, including the
requirements under CEQA, the organization of the document, as well as a brief summary of the
CEQA process activities to date.
• Section 2.0: Comments on the Draft EIR and Responses to Comments. This section provides a list
of public agencies, organizations, and individuals commenting on the DEIR, provides a copy of
each written comment received, and any response required under CEQA.
• Section 3.0: Errata to the Draft EIR. This section presents clarifications, amplifications, and
insignificant modifications to the EIR, identifying revisions to the text of the document.
1.3 CECLA PROCESS HISTORY
The City has complied with relevant Public Resources Code provisions and CEQA Guidelines regarding the
preparation and processing of the Project EIR. A brief summary of the Project's CEQA process is as follows:
• A Notice of Preparation (NOP) informing interested parties and agencies of the Project was
distributed on December 6, 2022, with a minimum 30-day public review period ending on
January 16, 2023. The City provided a 42-day public review period due to overlap with the holiday
season.
• Written and verbal comments were given at a public scoping meeting held for the Project on
December 12, 2022, at 6pm at City Council Chambers located at 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA
92586. Two residents attended the scoping meeting.
• Following a Notice of Completion (NOC), the DEIR and Notice of Availability was distributed for
public review and comment for a 46-day period, beginning September 29, 2023. The public review
period closed on November 13, 2023.
1.4 CHANGES TO THE DRAFT EIR
As previously stated, Section 3.0, Errata to the Draft EIR, details the changes to the DEIR. In response to
public comments, text changes have been made to DEIR sections to clarify and amplify the analysis or
mitigation measures, and to make insignificant modifications to the DEIR. This information does not rise
to the level of significant new information as the resulting impact analysis and alternatives considered
remain essentially unchanged, and no new or more severe impacts have been identified. These changes
do not warrant DEIR recirculation pursuant to California Public Resources Code §21092.1 and CEQA
Guidelines §15088.5. As discussed herein and as elaborated upon in the respective Response to
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Comments, none of the clarifications or changes made in the Errata reflect a new significant
environmental impact, a "substantial increase" in the severity of an environmental impact for which
mitigation is not proposed, or a new feasible alternative or mitigation measure that would clearly lessen
significant environmental impacts but is not adopted, nor do the Errata reflect a "fundamentally flawed"
or "conclusory" DEIR. In all cases, as discussed in individual responses to comments and DEIR Errata, these
minor clarifications and modifications do not identify new or substantially more severe environmental
impacts that the City has not committed to mitigate. Therefore, the public has not been deprived of a
meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the Project or an
unadopted feasible Project alternative or mitigation measure. Instead, the information added supports
the existing analysis and conclusions, and responds to inquiries made from commenters. Therefore, this
FEIR is not subject to recirculation prior to certification.
CECIA Guidelines §15088.5 describes when an EIR requires recirculation prior to certification, stating in
part:
"(a) A lead agency is required to recirculate an EIR when significant new information is
added to the EIR after public notice is given of the availability of the draft EIR for
public review under Section 15087 but before certification. As used in this section,
the term "information" can include changes in the project or environmental setting
as well as additional data or other information. New information added to an EIR is
not "significant" unless the EIR is changed in a way that deprives the public of a
meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental
effect of the project or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect (including
a feasible project alternative) that the project's proponents have declined to
implement. "Significant new information" requiring recirculation include, for
example, a disclosure showing that:
(1) A new significant environmental impact would resultfrom the project or from
a new mitigation measure proposed to be implemented.
(2) A substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact would result
unless mitigation measures are adopted that reduce the impact to a level of
insignificance.
(3) A feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different
from others previously analyzed would clearly lessen the environmental
impacts of the project, but the project's proponents decline to apply it.
(4) The draft EIR was so fundamentally and basically inadequate and conclusory
in nature that meaningful public review and comment were precluded
(Mountain Lion Coalition v. Fish and Game Com. (1989) 214 Cal.App.3d 1043).
(b) Recirculation is not required where the new information added to the EIR merely
clarifies or amplifies or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate EIR."
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Section 2.0 Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
This section includes all comments received by the City on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR),
including written comments and comments submitted online via email to the City. The City circulated the
DEIR for a 46-day review period as required by CEQA. The review period ran from September 29, 2023,
through November 13, 2023.
2.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMMENTS AND RESPONSES
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15132, Table 2-1, Comments from Public Agencies and
Organizations below provides a list of those parties that provided written comments on the DEIR during
the public review period. Copies of the written comments are provided in this section and have been
annotated with the assigned letter along with a number for each comment. Each comment is followed by
a written response which corresponds to each commenter.
Table 2-1: Comments from Public Agencies and Organizations
A Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Xitlaly Madrigal, Cultural Resources Analyst
Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
B
Cheryl Madrigal, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
C Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Amy McNeill, Engineering Project Manager
D Riverside Transit Authority
Mauricio Alvarez, Planning Analyst
E South Coast Air Quality Management District
Danica Nguyen, Air Quality Specialist, CEQA-IGR
F City of Perris — Planning Division
Patricia Brenes, Planning Manager
G ^The Pechanga Band of Indians
Molly Earp, Cultural Resources Specialist
H Southern California Gas Company
Will Liao, Region Planning Supervisor
I Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission
Jackie Vega, Urban Regional Planner II
Native American Heritage Commission
J
Andrew Green, Cultural Resources Analyst
October 06, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 1, 2023
October 05, 2023
October 17, 2023
November 13, 2023
November 3, 2023
October 16, 2023
October 20, 2023
November 20, 2023
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Comment Letter A — Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Xitlaly Madrigal, Cultural Resources Analyst
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIAM
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October 06. 2023
[','Lk E.ti1AJ1 TO bhamiltoai_tityofinenifee.usj
City of Nlemfee
-Nit. Brett Hanulton
29944 Haun Road
%Ietnfee, CA 92586
Re: Motte Business Center
Dear hir_ Brett Hamilton
The AL-ua C'aliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) appreciates your efforts to include the
Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in the Dawson Antelope Warehouse project tt: e
have reviewed the documents and have the followlna comments:
'A copy of the records search with associated survey reports and site records from Al
the information center.
*At this time the concerns of the AC'BCI THPO have been addressed and proper
mitigation measures have been proposed to ensure the protection of tribal cultural
resources. This letter shall conclude our A352consultation efforts.
Again the Agua C'aliente appreciates your interest in our cultural heritage. If you have questions T
or require additional information- please call me at (760) 423-3. 8-5. You may also email me at I A2
ACBC' I-THPO,Z aguacahetite.net
Cordially.
titlal� - ladngal
C'ttltural Resources Anal,,,t
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
AGi_'A CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHU-ff L-i Lti-DL3L S
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Responses to Comment Letter A — Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Xitlaly Madrigal, Cultural
Al The City appreciates the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian's comment for the Project. The
City has sent the requested records search with associated survey report and site records from
the information center to the Commenter. The Commentor's conclusion of AB 52 consultation
efforts has been noted.
A2 This comment includes a conclusionary statement. No further response is warranted.
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Comment Letter B — Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
Section 2.0 — Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
Cheryl Madrigal, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians of
C'ULTtiR L RESOURC'ES DEPARTMENTME
One Gmeinment Center lane Valley Center CA 92082
(760) 739-1092 Fax (t60)749-S901 nncoc-nsngov
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October 25, 2023
Sent via email: bbamiltoadcihofinenifee.us
Attu Brett Hamilton. Senor Planner
City of Menifee
Community Development Department
299M Haun Road
Memfee, CA 92586
Re: PLN22-0114 Motte Business Center
Dear Mr- Hamilton.
Tlus letter is wrvntten on behalf of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians 'Rincon Band' or "Band'). a federally recognized
Indian Tribe and sovereign government. Thank you for providing us with the Notice of A.allabihty of a Draft
EnvironmeWW Impact Report (DEIR) for the above referenced project. The ideninfied location is vnthm the Territory of the B1
Luiseno people and is also within Rncon•s specific area of Historic interest. As such- the Rincon Band is traditionally and
culturally affiliated to the project area.
The Band has reviewed the provided document_ and we agree with the measures COA-CUL-1 through COA CUL-7 and
tyN CUL 1. which include archaeologcal tribal monitoring. protocols for the inadvertent discoveries of cultutal resources
and human remains. disposition plan for inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources. non -disclosure of rebtmal locations. B2
and a monitoring report. In addition- the P.inon Band agrees with the City- of Menifee' s Open Space & Conservation Element
Policy OCS-5 I and Policy OCS-5.4. which provides direction for the prewvation and protection of archaeological,
historical, and cultural resources with the City
%Ve understand that other Tribes potennally have knowledge particular to this project site and may request additional
measures. Please note that the Rincon Band supports all efforts to completely avoid cultural resources as preferred
mitigation
In addition- we do request that the Rincon Band be notified of my changes in project plans. If you have additional questions B3
or concerns. please do not hesitate to contact our office at your convenience at (1,60) 749-1092.
Thank you for the opportunity to protect and preserve our cultural assets
sincerely.
Cheryl Madrigal
Tnbal Historic Preservation Officer
Cultural Resources Manaser
Bo `fazzetti Tishnrril] Turner Latirte E. Gcmzalez John Constantino Joseph Linton
charm lam ME CGUU31 himuber CmmolHettiber Comid3dember
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Responses to Comment Letter B — Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
Cheryl Madrigal, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Bi The City appreciates the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians comment regarding the Tribe's historic
interest in the Project site. No further response is warranted.
132 The comment states the Commenter's agreement with COA-CUL-1 through COA-CUL-7 and
Mitigation Measure (MM) CUL-1. Additionally, the Project will comply with the City of
Menifee's Open Space and Conservation Element Policies OCS-5.1 and OCS-5.4.
B3 The Commenter's support of all efforts to avoid cultural resources through mitigation have
been noted. As stated in comment B2, the Project would implement COA-CUL-1 through COA
CUL-7, and MM CUL-1 to reduce impacts to cultural resources to less than significant levels.
Per the Commenter's request, the City will notify the Commenter if any changes in the Project's
Plan's occur.
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Comment Letter C — Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Amy McNeill, Engineering Project Manager
JASON E_ UHI.EY 1995 \LaRKET STREET
General 4fmager-Chief Engmee: MERSME, CA 92501
951.955-1200
951.788.9%5 FAX
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
253532
November 1, 2023
City of Ivlemfee
Planning Division
29 714 Haun Road. Buildup A
Nlem.fee, CA 92596 v
Attention: Brett Hamilton Re. TPM 38432 (PLN 22-0114). PLN 22-0115_
%lotte Business Center. APNs 331-150-036.
331-150-037, 331-150-039, 331-150-040,
331-150-041.331-150-042.331-150-044 and
331-150-045
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) does not normally recommend
conditions for land divisions or other land use cases in incorporated cities. The District also does not plan check
City land use cases or provide State Division of Real Estate letters or other flood hazard reports for such cases
District comments.'recommendations for such cases are normally limited to items of specific interest to the C7
District including District Master Drainage Plan facilities. other regional flood control and drainage facilities
which could be considered a logical component or extension of a master plan system. and Distnct Area Drainage
Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition. information of a general nature is provided.
The District's review is based on the above -referenced project transmittal. received September 29, 2023. The
District has not reviewed the proposed project in detail- and the following comments do not in any wav constitute C2
or imply District approval or endorsement of the proposed project with respect to flood hazard public health
and safety. or anv other such issue
U This project would not be impacted by District blaster Drainage Plan facilities, nor are other facilities
of regional interest proposed.
® This project involves Distract proposed blaster Drainage Plan faciliises, namely. Romoland MDP Line
—Ia. The Distinct will accept ownership of such facilities on written request by the City The Project
Applicant shall enter into a cooperative agreement establishing the terms and conditions of inspection.
operation. and maintenance with the District and any other maintenance partners. Facilities must be
constructed to District standards. and District plan check: and inspection will be required for District
acceptance. Plan check. inspection, and administrative fees will be required All regulatory permits C3
(and all documents pertaining thereto, e.g.. Habitat Midganon and Monitoring Plans. Conservation
Plans•`Easements) that are to be secured by the Applicant for both facihty construction and maintenance
shall be submitted to the District for review. The regulatory permits' terms and conditions shall be
approved by the District prior to improvement plan approval. map recordation, or finalization of the
re
nulatory permits. There shall be no unreasonable constraint upon the District's ability to operate and
maintain the flood control facilit•(ies) to protect public health and safety
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0 This protect proposes channels, storm drains larger than 36 inches in diameter, or other facilities that
could be considered regional in nature and,'or a logical extension a District's facility, the District would
consider accepting ownership of such facilities on written request by the City The Project Applicant
shall enter into a cooperative agreement establishing the terms and conditions of inspection, operation. C4
and maintenance with the District and any other maintenance partners Facilities must be constructed
to District standards. and District plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance.
Plan check, inspection, and administrative fees will be required The regulatory permits' terms and 41
City of %femfee - - November 1, 2023
Re: TP.4 38432 (PLK 212-0114)_ PLV 22-0115.
forte Business Center. A.Ptis 331-150-036. 253532
331-150-037, 331-150-039, 331-150-040,
331-150-041, 331-150-042. 331-150-04-t and
331-150-045
conditions shall be approved by the Disinet prior to miprovement plan approval. reap recordation. or IV C4
finalization of the regulatory permits. There shall be no «treasonable constraint upon the District's 1 Cont
ability to operate and maintain the flood control faci.hrv(ies) to protect public health and safely.
0 This project is located within the limits of the Districts H omeland Romoland-Line A Area Drainage
Plan for which drainage fees have been adopted. If the project is proposing to create addinonal
impervious surface area_ applicable fees should be paid (in accordance with the Rules and Regulations C5
for administration of Area Drainage Plans) to the Flood Control District or City prior to issuance of
grading or building permit;. Fees to be paid should be at the rate in effect at the time of issuance of the
actual permit.
An encroachment permit shall be obtained for any constriction related activities occurring within
District neht of way or facilities. namely. Romoland-blaster Drainage Plan Line A. Staae 4. If a
proposed storm drain connection exceeds the hydraulic performance of the existing drainage facilities. C6
matigation will be required. For further information- contact the District's Encroachment Permit Section
at 931.955.1266.
The District's previous comment:, dated Nlay 19. 202_' for case DES.' 21022-014. PLv _'?-0115 and PLN 22-0114 are still valid_ T C7
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GENER-U L�FORNLUJQN
This project may regiure a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Svstem (N-PDES) permit from the State
Water Resources Control Board Clearance for grading. recordation- or other final approval should not be given C8
until the Cityhas determined that the project has been granted a permit or is shown to be exempt
If this project involves a Federal Emergency'` Management Agency (FaLk) mapped floodplain_ then the City
should require the applicant to provide all studies. calculations. plans. and other information required to meet
FE'NLN requirements. and should further require that the apphcant obtain a Conditional Letter of Map Recision C9
(CLOAiR) prior to grading, recordation. or other final approval of the project and a Letter of Xlap Revision
(LObfR) prior to occupancy.
The project proponent shall bear the responsibility for complying with all applicable mitigation measures defined
in the California Environmental Qualite Act (CEQA) document (i.e._ Negative Declaration. %litigated \eQatnee
Declaration. Environmental Impact Re -port) and or Mitigation Monitoning and Repornng Program. if a if EQA CIO
document was prepared for the project. The project proponent shall also bear the responsibility for complying
with all other federal_ state_ and local environmental rules and regulations that may appl}'.
If a natural watercourse or mapped floodplain is impacted by this project. the City should require the applicant
to obtain a Section 1602 Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and a Clean Rater Act
Section 404 Pernut from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer. or written correspondence from these agencies C11
indicating the project is exempt from these requirements. A Clean Water Act Section 401 Rater Ouahty
Certification may be required from the local Cahfonua Regional Rater Quaht}Control Board prior to issuance
of the Corps 404 permit_
Very mil-}y�ourss,,
AI%.fY MCN-EILL
Eneineenne Protect Manager
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Responses to Comment Letter C — Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District
Amy McNeill, Engineering Project Manager
C1 This comment includes introductory statements concerning the Riverside County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District's (District) interest in projects associated with the District Master
Drainage Plan facilities and other regional flood control and drainage facilities which could be
considered a logical component or extension of a master plan system. No further response is
warranted.
C2 This comment includes introductory statements to the following comments. Refer to Responses
to Comments C3 through C11.
C3 Pursuant to the Commenter's request, the Project Applicant will be required to comply with all
applicable regulations including, but not limited to entering into a cooperative agreement
establishing the terms and conditions of inspection, operation, and maintenance with the District
and any other maintenance partners, prior to Project. Pursuant to Mitigation Measure (MM)
HYD-3, the Project Applicant would be required to submit final grading and drainage plans for
review and approval by the City, prior to issuance of any grading permit, to ensure that the Project
does not result in increased flows off -site or otherwise significantly impact downstream drainage
facilities. The drainage design would prevent flooding on- and off -site due to an increase in surface
water runoff.
C4 As stated in Response to Comment C3 above, the Project Applicant will be required to comply
with all applicable regulatory requirements including, but not limited to entering into a
cooperative agreement establishing the terms and conditions of inspection, operation, and
maintenance with the District and any other maintenance partners. The Project's proposed storm
drains would be designed and constructed in accordance with District standards and District plan
check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. The Project's storm drains would
undergo plan check, inspection, and pay any required administrative fees.
C5 The Project Applicant will be required to obtain an encroachment permit for any construction -
related activities occurring within District right-of-way or facilities, such as the District's
Homeland/Romoland Drainage Plan Line A, Stage 4, and the Project Applicant will be required to
pay any applicable fees in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Administration of Area
Drainage Plan as a condition of approval. The Area Drainage Plan (ADP) fees will be paid to the
District at the time of issuance of grading permits.
C6 The Project Applicant will be required to obtain an encroachment permit for the construction
activity that would occur within or adjacent to the District's right of way or facilities. Additionally,
pursuant to Draft EIR Appendix 11, all proposed on -site drainage and storm drain facilities will be
sized adequately for 100-year storm event. The Project would also be required to comply with the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Permit, the City of Menifee
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General Plan, which require implementation of construction and post -construction Best
Management Practices (BMPs) in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and Water Quality Control Plan (WQMP) for the Santa Ana River Basin. In addition, the
Santa Ana Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit requires the preparation of a
project -specific WQMP for all development projects and, as such, a project -specific WQMP has
been prepared for the Project. The Project -Specific WQMP (see Draft EIR Appendix 12) has
incorporated combined low -impact development (LID) treatment, hydrologic control BMPs, and
sediment supply BMPs. A final WQMP will be required to address BMP sizing and O&M plan,
pursuant to Draft EIR MM HYD-2. The WQMP is intended to comply with the requirements of the
City's Municipal Code Section 15.01, Storm Water/Urban Runoff, which includes the requirement
for the preparation and implementation of a Project -Specific WQMP and has outlined all BMPs
designed to meet water quality standards and mitigate any adverse impacts; see MM HYD-2.
(Draft EIR pages 4.9-14 through 4.9-16).
C7 Commented noted and no further response is warranted.
C8 Concerning the Project, the NPDES permit is divided into two parts: construction and post -
construction. The construction permitting is administered by the SWRCB, while the post -
construction permitting is administered by the RWQCB. Development projects typically result in
the disturbance of soil that requires compliance with the NPDES General Permit, Waste Discharge
Requirements for Discharges ofStormwater Runoff Associated with Construction Activities (Order
No. 2012-0006-DWQ, NPDES Number CAS000002) (General Construction Permit). This Statewide
General Construction Permit regulates discharges from construction sites that disturb one or
more acres of soil. As stated in Response to Comment C6, the Project would comply with the
NPDES permit with the implementation of construction and post -construction BMPs in
accordance with the SWPPP and Project -specific WQMP. Therefore, the Project would be
compliant with the NPDES (see MMs HYD-1 and HYD-2).
C9 As shown in Draft EIR Exhibit 4.9-2, FEMA Flood Hazard Map, the northeastern portion of the
Project site is largely within an area determined to be outside the 0.2 percent annual chance
floodplain, identified as Zone X. A small northeastern portion of Antelope Road, adjacent to the
Project site, is located within a special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the one percent
annual chance flood, identified as Zone A. Furthermore, the northern half of the Project site is
currently in a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) 1709-1814P.
Per the Project's Preliminary Drainage Study (Draft EIR Appendix 11) and Preliminary WQMP (Draft
EIR Appendix 12), on -site flows would be collected by a system of on -site drainage improvements,
catch basins, and detention basins and off -site drainage improvements proposed at Dawson Road
and Antelope Road which would convey runoff to the proposed Storm Drain Lateral A-1A and A-
1B. The Project would mitigate the increase in runoff and the 100-year storm would be routed to
match existing and proposed flow rates. The flows would be routed by storing the volume in the
detention basins until the runoff overflows and releases to meet drawdown requirements. All
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flows would be treated for water quality purposes and all flows would be convey south in the
proposed storm drainages. Therefore, with implementation of efficient design measures and
applicable BMPs pursuant the Project's WQMP and SWPPP (MMs HYD-1, -2, and -3). (Draft EIR
pages 4.9-20 and 4.9-20). Therefore, the Project would be consistent with FEMA requirements.
C10 The City of Menifee prepared a Draft EIR and this FEIR in accordance with CEQA. The Project
applicant will implement mitigation measures proposed in the Draft EIR and comply with
applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations to reduce impacts associated
with the Project.
C11 Draft EIR Appendix C1 concluded that USFWS's National Wetland Inventory did not identify
rive ri ne/wetla nd resources on or immediately bordering the Project site. Additionally, no blueline
streams or, ponded areas, pits, or water features have been documented on the topographic
maps for the Project site. One artificially created drainage occurs along the northern boundary of
the Project site, traversing the site from east to west. This feature is fed by stormwater runoff
during storm events via twelve 18-inch culverts beneath Antelope Road and conveys flows
westward to Dawson Road. Downstream flows infiltrate at an undeveloped, vacant parcel
immediately beyond Antelope Road. Consequently, ELMT conducted a jurisdictional assessment
(Draft EIR Appendix C4) of the off -site improvement area east of Antelope Road. Appendix C4
concluded that the drainage did not replace an existing blueline stream. The Draft EIR concluded
that the manmade features do not qualify as jurisdictional by the USACE, RWQCB, or CDFW.
Connecting the off -site drainage culvert, northeast of the Project site, into the flood control
channel south of the Project site would not result in impacts to jurisdictional waters, and
regulatory approvals including but not limited to, Section 1602, 404, and 401 permits will not be
required.
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Comment Letter D — Riverside Transit Authority
Mauricio Alvarez, Planning Analyst
From: Mauricio Alvarez <malvarez@riversidetransit_com>
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:44 AM
To: Brett Hamilton <bhamilton@cir,ofinenifee.us>
Subject: RE: Motte Business Center Draft EIR Pubic Review - Menifee, CA
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Good Morning Brett,
Thank you for including Riverside Transit Agency in the development review of the Motte Business.
Center. After reviewing the plans, there are no comments to submit for this particular project at this
time.
Thank you,
Mauricio Alvarez, MBA
Planning Analyst
Riverside Transit Agency
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1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA 92507
From: Brett Hamilton <,.hamiltonfacricfrrenree_us>
Sent: Friday, September 29r 2023 7:02 AAA
To, Brett Hamilton <bh=rnif_onLMcin;o`meni`ee_Ls}
Subject: Ivlo-e Business Center Draft EIR Pubic Review - Menifee, CA
Good morning,
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Please see the attached Notice of availability (NOA) of the Draft Environmental Impact Report {EIR'
for the Motte Business Center Project. The Drat EIR can be viewed on the City s website, both public
libraries in Menifee, and at Ci`i Hall (details provided in the NOA;. The State Clearinghouse number D2
is 2022120083.
The public review period begins Friday, September 29, 2023, and ends on Monday, November 13,
2023_
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Please reach out to me with any questions or comments_
Thank you,
Cont_
Brett Hamilton, AICP I Senior Planner
Community Development Department— Planning Division
City of Menifee 29844 Haun Road I Menifee, CA 92586
Direct: (951) 723-3747 City Hall: (951) 672-6777 Fax: (951) 723-2579
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Mauricio Alvarez, Planning Analyst
D1 The comment includes a conclusionary statement indicating "no comments" on this Project. No
further response is warranted.
D2 Comment noted and no further response is required.
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Comment Letter E — South Coast Air Quality Management District
Danica Nguyen, Air Quality Specialist, CEQA-IGR
From: Danica Nguyen <dnguyenl@agmd.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:28 AM
To: Brett Hamilton <bhamilton@cityofinenifee.us>
Cc: Sam Wang <swangl@agmd.gov,
Subject: RE: Technical Data Request: Proposed Motte Business Center Project
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Good morning Brett,
Thank you for providing the requested data files. I was able to access and download them for the E1
review_
Regards,
Danica Nguyen
Air Quality Specialist, CEQA-IGR
Planning, Rule Development & Implementation
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Phone: (909) 396-3531
E-mail: Jrgu�r lyv c- J
Please note South Coast AQMD is closed on Mondays.
From: Brett Hamilton <bhamilton@ �Uofm n,f o Lw
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 1:36 PM
To: Danica Nguyen
Cc: Sam Wang <swang1(@agrnd Q1L>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]RE: Technical Data Request: Proposed Motte Business Center Project
Hello Danica,
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Use the link below to download the requested data for the Matte Business Center Project.
Motte Business Center South Coast AOMD
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Please confirm receipt of the files.
Thank you, &L
Brett Hamilton, AICP I Senior Planner
Community Development Department— Planning Division
City of Menifee 1 29844 Haun Road I Menifee, CA 92586
Direct: (951) 723-3747 City Hall: (951) 672-6777 I Fax: (951) 723-2579
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Subject: R€: Technical Data Request_ Proposed Motte Business Center Project
Thank you, Danica. We will get the requested files compiled and sent over before 10f 17_
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Best,
Brett Hamilton, AICP I Senior Planner
Community Development Department— Planning Division
City of Menifee 1 29844 Haun Road I Menifee, CA 92586
Direr.: (951) 723-3747 City Hall: (951) 672-6777 Fax: (951) 723-2579
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From: Danica Nguyen <dn0,c:=n1 Dacrnc.i?ow>
Sent; Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:23 AM
To: Brett Hamilton <rhamo-o-).^citrrofinerifee u.s>
Section 2.0 — Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
Cc: Sam Wang <swanelragrrd.ggy>
Subject: Technical Data Request: Proposed Matte Business Center Project
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Dear Brett Hamilton,
South Coast AQMD staff received the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed
Motte Business Center Project (South Coast AQMD Control Number: RVC231003-01). The public
commenting period is from 09/29/2023 to 11/13/2023.
Upon reviewing the files provided as part of the public review period, I was able to access the Draft
EIR and its Appendices via the City's website.
Please provide all technical documents related to air quality, health risk, and GHG analyses,
electronic versions of all emission calculation files, and air quality modeling and health risk
assessment files (complete filet not summaries) that were used to quantify the air quality impacts
from construction and/or operation of the Proposed Project as applicable, including the following:
• CaIEEMod Input Files (.csv or.json files};
• EMFAC output Iles (not PDF riles);
• All emission calculation spreadsheet file(s) Inot PDF files) used to calculate the Project's
emission sources (i.e., truck operations);
• AERMOD Input and Output files, including AERMOD View file(s) (.isc);
• Any HARP Input and Output Iles and/or cancer risk calculation files (excel file(s',.; not PDF)
used to calculate cancer risk and chronic and acute hazards from the Project;
e Any files related to past -processing done outside AERMOD to calculate poilutant-specific
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concentrations (if applicable). 7 E5 Cont
You may send the files mentioned above via a Dropbox link, which may be accessed and downloaded
by South Coast AQMD staff by COB on Tuesday, 10/17/2023_ Without all files and supporting
documentation, South Coast AQMD staff will be unable to complete a review of the air quality
analyses promptly. Any delays in providing all supporting documentation will require additional time
for review beyond the end of the comment period. E6
If you have any questions regarding this request, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Danica Nguyen
Air Quality Specialist, CECLA-IGR
Planning, Rule Development & Implementation
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Phone: (909) 396-3531
E-mail: drgL.ver.' co—jaorrd.go'�
Please note South Coast AQMD is dosed on Mondays.
From: Danica Nguyen <dngujenl@aomd.govs
Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2023 8:56 AM
To: Brett Hamilton <bhamiIto n �cr,;cfiner ifr.us>
Cc: Sam Wang <5wanel:Sagrnd.gov>
Subject: South Coast AQMD Staffs Comments on the Draft EIR Motte Business Center Project
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Dear Brett Hamilton,
Attached are South Coast AQMD staff's comments on the Draft Environmental Impart Report (EIR)
for the Proposed Motte Business Center Project (SCH No. 20221210083) (South Coast AQMn Control
Number: RVC231003-01). Please contact me If you have any questions regarding these comments.
Regards,
Danica Nguyen
Air Quality Specialist, CEQA-IGR
Planning, Rule Development & Implementation
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Phone: (909) 396-3531
E-mail: drauvPn1,SaqmdZQy
Please note South Coast AQMD is closed on Mondays_
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South Coast
Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 01765-4178
• • (909) 396-2WO . www.acnnd.,aav
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Brett Hauulton_ Senior Planner
City of Menifee_ Community Development Department
29844 Haun Road
Menifee- CA 92586
Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the
Motte Business Center Project (Proposed Project)
(SC H No.: 2022120083)
November 9. 2023
South Coast Air Qualiry Management District (South Coast AQIv1D) staff appreciates the
opportunity to comment on the above -mentioned document. The City of Menifee is the California
Environmental Quality act (C'EQA) Lead Agency for the Proposed Project. To provide context.
South Coact AQMD staff has provided a brief summary of the project information and prepared
the following comments organized by topic of concern.
South Coast AONID Staffs Suntmar: of Project Information in the Draft EIR
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Based on the Draft EIR. the Lead Agencv proposes to develop one warehouse building.
approximately 1.138.63S square feet. on an approximately 44-acre site.' The Proposed Project
would have t?S dock doors- associated with 165 daily truck trips.: Truck access to the Proposed
Project site via Interstate 215 to Ethane Road for regional access and via Dawson Road and
Antelope Road for local access_; Based on a review of aerial photographs. South Coast AQN11D
staff found that the nearest sensitive receptor (e.g.. residential uses) is less than 50 feet north of the
Proposed Project. Construction of the Proposed Project is anticipated to occur in approximately 11
months. beginning in November 2025 and lasting through September'1016.4
South Coast AO%1D Staffs Comments on the Draft EIR
Iuconsisre►ici in the Number ol'Daih• Tivck Trips rhar Potennalli Underesnniaw Proposed
Project's Air Oualin- Inipacts fi•om Mobile Sources
Table 4.13-1: Project Trip Generation6 3' iIi in the Draft EIR and Table n Appendix - E9
Transportation Reports shod- that the Proposed Project would generate 165 daily truck trips_ about
S°o of the total daily vehicle trips, during the warehouses operation. However. Appendix Bl - Au
Quality assessment and the California Emissions Estimator Model (CatEE--clod) output files shooir
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]ram =— Page 2-4.
Ib:d
bid. Table 4.13-1. Page 4.13-13.
4 Ib:d. Page 2-5.
`- Ibid. Page 2-6-
']bid. Table 4 13-1 Page 3 1:-13
' Ibid. -appendus F - Traasponsdon Repors ?age 1 S
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that the Proposed Project would generate 562S and 5-6 daily truck trips.9 respectivelv Table A
below summarizes the inconsistency in daily truck trips between documents.
Table A— Inconsistence in Proposed Project's Dail- Truck Trips
Draft EIR and Appendix K
Appendix B1
CaIEEMod Output Files
165
562
526
The information regarding the number of daily truck trips associated with the Proposed Project's
operation should be consistent throughout the Draft EIR and its appendices. It does not only serve
compatible purposes but also accuracy in terms of enissions from mobile sources (trucks). In the
event that both Dram EIR and CaIEE-Mod analysis utilize a smaller number of daily trucks
compared to appendix B1 (refer to Table A). the emissions from these daily trucks are likely
underestimated during operation. The correct daily truck trips should be defined clearly in the final
CEQA documents. and their associated emissions need to be revised to reflect the correct trick
trips per da} while quantifying the operation emissions.
Porenrinl of Inappropriare Vehicle Fleer Vines to Fealuare Proposed Project's Air Oualitt-
Impacrs from Mobile Sources
The Proposed Project's operational emissions from mobile sources may have been underestimated
using inappropriate vehicle fleet muses in the Draft EIR. The Proposed Project generates 165 daily
truck trips. Soo of the Proposed Project's 2.061 daily vehicle trips consisting of hea,.z•-duty
trucks.)"3 According to Appendix K - Transportation Reports of the Draft EIR. this assumption was
based on the Trip Generation Manual. 1 lth Edition.) � South Coast AQNID staff believes that the
number of trucks assumed in the Draft EIR to sere the proposed industrial uses is too low for a
warehouse facility of over a mullion square feet For instance. accordme to the Fontana Truck Trip
Generation Study. 20.4% of the total daily vehicle trips from a warehouse greater than 100.000
square feet would consist of trucks.)- This example snudv is based on traffic counts from
warehouses. Thus. re-evaluating the Proposed Project's air quality =pacts. assuming a
consei native fleet mix supported by substantial evidence. is recommended.
Porential Under•esrirriation of —Emissions Due to Imprecise .lssumpriats jor
Tnic<; T►•ip Lerrgihs in Emissions .3nalras
It is unclear about the truck trip length used to estimate the truck emissions for the Proposed Project
as the information is not mentioned in the Draft EIR and its appendices. It is important to note that
the Proposed Protect site is approximately 30 to 90 miles from the Ports ofLos Angeles and Long
Beach. which indicates that the air quality analyst night have underestimated the emissions from
trucks traveling from the Ports to the Proposed Project site. Hence. the truck emissions potentialli
have been underestimated. It is essential to revise the analysis in the Draft EIR to rely on more
consenv ative trip lengths between 40 and SO miles. designating 40 miles for local trips and 80 miles
for Port trips. Customizing these parameters and assumptions based on project -specific data will
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ensure a more accurate assessment of emissions, accounting for the unique circumstances and
logistical realities of the Proposed Project.
Addiriorlal.ltih',arion Afeasure�; to Furrller Reduced Cortsrruction Emissions
Table 4.2-3: Construction -Related Emissions in the Draft EIR reveals that the Proposed Projects
construction emissions would result in less than significant impacts with mitigation measures NJ]
AQ-1 and AQ-2. 13 However. the construction mitigated NOx emissions in 2025, which are
95.-S lbs. day. are considerably close to the South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance
Thresholds. Due to the high NOx emissions. including all feasible mitigation measures to further
reduce the impacts is essential. In addition. the C'alEEhiod output files show that the mitigated off -
road equipment utilized during construction is classified as "average tier.--14 Thus. it is
recommended that. at a rnini,num. the final CEQA documents should include language that
requires all off -road diesel -powered equipment used during construction to be Tier 4 or cleaner
engines. if and where feasible. revise the construction analysis and disclose the results in the final
CEQA documents.
4ddihonal Recommended dir Oualirt and Greenhouse Gases firigarion 'Measures
CEQA requires that all feasible mitigation measures that go beyond what is required by lain be
utilized to rnininuie or eliminate any significant adverse air quality impacts. To further reduce the
Proposed Projects air quality impacts and in addition to Mitigation Measures NLM AQ-1 to _al
AQ-4. and GHG-1 to %L4i GHG-S. Although with the nutigation measures discussed in the
Draft EIR- the mitigated operational emissions are still significantly close to the South Coast
AQ;VID Air Quality Significance Thresholds for NOxL which is 54.33 lbs. day compared to 55
lbs. day.t-' Hence. South Coast AQMD staff recommends incorporating additional mitigation
measures into the Final EIR_ such as mitigation measures for operational au quality impacts from
mobile sources- as follows:
Require zero -emissions (ZE) or near -zero emission (NZE) on -road haul trucks. such as
heavy-duty treks with natural gas engines that meet the CARB*s adopted optional NOx
emissions standard at 0.02 grams per brake horsepower -hots (g:bhp-hr). if and when
feasible. Given the state's clean truck rules and regulations aiming to accelerate the
utilization and market penetration of ZE and NZE tnicks. such as the Advanced Clean
Trucks Rule16 and the Hears --duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation.l' ZE and NZE trucks
will become increasingly more available to use. The Lead Agency should require a phase -
in schedule to incentivize the use of these cleaner operating trucks to reduce any significant
adverse air quality impacts. South Coast AQMD staff is available to discuss the ayailabihty
of current and upcoming truck technologies and incentive programs with the Lead Agency
11 Ibid Page 4-2-20-
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"]bid Table 4.2-10. Paee 4.2-11.
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used to be stare For e_xzle_ en AumL: '?. 2020. CAB approved the Heav%.-aa:% Low 2:Os O=uous Rs--(113w& which wiu
regwre all trucks to ��: the adopted em,.auoa standard of 0 05 g hp-hr smrr_n-- wnh en-e Modal year _024 accessed at.
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At a numnium- require the use of a 2010 model }•earls that meets CARB•s 2010 engine
emissions standards at 0.01 g bhp-hr of particulate matter (PN1) and 0.20 -bhp-hr of NO%
emissions or newer, cleaner trucks. All heavy-duty haul trucks should meet C ARB-s lowest
optional low-NOs standard starting in 2022.1, Where appropriate. include environmental
analyses to evaluate and identify sufficient electricity and supportive infrastructures in the
Energy and Utilities and Service Systems Sections m the CEQA document. Include the
requirement in applicable bid documents- purchase orders. and contracts. Operators shall
maintain records of all trucks associated with project construction to document that each
trick used meets these emission standards and make the records available for inspection.
The Lead Agencv should conduct regular inspections to the maximum extent feasible to
ensure compliance.
Limit the daily number of trucks allowed at the Proposed Project to levels analyzed in the
Final CEQA document. If higher daily truck volumes are anticipated to visit the site. the
Lead Agency should coninut to re-evaluating the Proposed Project through CEQA prior to
allowing this higher activity level.
Provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or. at a nuninium. provide electrical
infrastructure. and electrical paneLs should be appropriately sized. Electrical hookups
should be provided for truckers to plug in any onboard auxiliary equipment.
In addition. the following mitigation measures for operational air quality impacts from other area
sources are also recommended to be included in the Final EIR:
Maxinuze the use of solar energy by installing solar energy arrays.
Use light-colored paving and roofing materials.
Utilize only Energy Star heating. cooling. and lighting devices and appliances.
To further reduce au quality and health risk impacts. the Lead Agency is recommended to include
the following traffic design parameters:
• Clearly mark trick routes with trailblazer wens so that trucks will not travel nest to or near
sensitive land uses (e.g.. residences. schools. daycare centers. etc.).
• Design the Proposed Project such that truck entrances and exits are not facing sensitive
receptors and trucks will not travel past sensitive land uses to enter or leave the Proposed
Project site-
• Design the Proposed Project such that any trick check -in point is inside the Proposed
Project site to ensure no trucks are queuing outside.
• Design the Proposed Project to ensure that truck traffic inside the Proposed Project site is
as far away as feasible from sensitive receptors.
• Restrict overnight trick parking in sensitive land uses by providing overnight truck parking
inside the Proposed Project site.
C.A2B adopted he 5n:ewide Truck and Bin. ?.esirlanon in 2010. The ? eg-ulauon requres diesel `ucis and buses tha: opemt>
in CalLornia to be upgraded to reduce enisstons. Newer heavier trucks and buses m= meet pa.-uculaie mazer finer requa:=enc
be--innuaz Jantiarr• 1. '01' Lt-�,er and older sexL at rucks mus: be replaced startiaz ;ami: n 1. --01:. By Iaouar1. 202 i.
nearh• all rucks and buses will need :o hat-e 2010 mod-1 vear n- n or equax-Jent. More n-v�tioa on he C.%]�B's T:u s and
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Lastly. the Lead Agency is also recommended to review the following references when
considering the inclusion of additional mitigation measures in the Final EIR:
• State of California — Department of Justice: Warehouse Projects: Best Practices and
Mitigation Measures to Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act-''
• South Coast AQ\1D 202' South Coast Air Quality Management Plan-'` specifically: E13
o Appendix I -A — South Coast AQAiD s Stationary -and Mobile Source V
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Control Measures
: Appendix IV-B — CARB's Strategy for South Coast
: Appendix IV-C — SC aG's Regional Transportation Strategy_- and Control
Measures
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA): Nlobile Source Pollution -
Environmental Justice and Transportation -
South Coasr.40_XD _Jir Permits and Role as a Responsible dgenn
Lf implementation of the Proposed Project would also require the use of stationary- equipment.
including but not limited to emergency generators. emergency fire pump(s). boilers. etc_. air
permits from South Coast AQ1`D will be required. and the role of South Coast AQMD would
change from a Commenting Agency to a Responsible Agency under CEQA. In addition. if South
Coast AQ\ID is identified as a Responsible Agency:. per CEQA Guidelines Section 15086. the
Lead agency is required to consult with South Coast AQ\fD. In addition. CEQA Guidelines
Section 1S096 sets forth specific procedures for a Responsible Agency. including mating a
decision on the adequacy of the CEQA document for use as part of evaluating the applications for E14
air permits. For these reasons. the Final EIR should include a discussion about any new stationary
and portable equipment requiring South Coast AQNID air permits and identify South Coast AQ\fD
as a Responsible Agency for the Proposed Project.
The Final EIR should also include calculations and analyses for constriction and operation
emissions for the new stationary and portable sources. as this information will also be relied upon
as the basis for the permit conditions and emission Limits for the air permrt(s). Please contact South
Coast AQ,'%-ID's Engineering and Permitting staff at (909) 396-33S5 for questions regarding what
apes of equipment would require air permits. For more general information on permits. please
visit South Coast AQ\,fD's webpage at http: w-ww agmd.gov home permits.
Conclusion
The Lead Agency is recommended to revise the CEQA analysis to address the aforementioned E15
commeuts and provide the necessan evidence to support the conclusions reached sufficiently. L
the requested information and analysis are not included in the Final EIR the Lead Agency should
provide reasons for not doing so.
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California Emar01Piont3l Quality AQ Access ar h=_ oag ca. -oc system files media warehouse-best-pmcmei Ddf
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As set forth in California Public Resources Code Section '109-1.5(a) and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15088(a-b), the Lead Agency shall evaluate comments from public agencies on the
environmental issues and prepare�a written response at least 10 days prior to certif�•ing the Final
EIR_ As such. please provide South Coast AQMD written responses to all comments contained
herein at least 10 days prior to the certification of the Final EIR In addition. as provided by CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088(c). if the Lead Agency's positron is at variance with recommendations E15
provided in this comment letter. detailed reasons supported by substantial evidence in the record Cont-
to explain why specific comments and suegestions are not accepted must be provided.
Thank- you for the opportunity to provide comments. South Coast AQhiD staff is available to wort:
with the Lead Aeencv to address any air quality questions that may arise from this comment letter.
Please contact Da ica Nguyen. Air Quality Specialist. at dueuvenl l'agmd.sov should you have
any questions_
Sincerely.
Sluff ?Vaug
Sam 'Vans
Program Supervisor. CEQA IGR
Plannine. Rule Development & Implementation
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Responses to Comment Letter E — South Coast Air Quality Management District
Danko Nguyen, Air Quality Specialist, CEQA-IGR
E1 The Commenter's confirmation that all requested data files were received has been noted.
Responses to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's follow up letter are provided in
Responses to Comments E7 through E15.
E2 The comment shows the City's email to the Commenter that includes requested data for the
Project. No further response is warranted.
E3 Refer to Response to Comment E2 above. No further response is warranted.
E4 This comment includes introductory statements and therefore, no further response is warranted.
E5 This comment includes a public records request for all technical documents related to air quality,
health risk, and GHG analyses, electronic versions of all emission calculation files, and air quality
modeling and health risk assessment files. Pursuant to Response to Comment E1, the
commenter's confirmation was noticed in response to their request. No further response is
warranted.
E6 As requested by the Commenter, the City sent the request data files on October 16 (refer to
Response to E1 for more information).
E7 Refer to the following Response to Comments E9 through E15 below. The issues raised in these
comments have been addressed in detail, and the City's responses have been provided in good
faith, and contain reasoned analysis, without resort to unsupported conclusory statements.
E8 The commenter provides general introductory and background information as well as a summary
of the Project, existing nearby sensitive receptors, and air quality analysis. The City appreciates
and values these comments during the EIR participation process. Responses to specific comments
are provided below.
E9 The comment notes an inconsistency with the number of truck trips modeled in CalEEMod for the
Air Quality Assessment (Draft EIR Appendix 131) versus what was identified in the Traffic Study
(Draft EIR Appendix K). Different trip generation rates were intentionally selected for the Air
Quality Assessment and the Traffic Study to conservatively capture a worst -case scenario for each
study. It should be noted that the proposed Project is a speculative warehouse, and the end user
is unknown.
The Traffic Study estimates vehicle trips based on Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) land
use code 155 to capture the worst -case number of overall trips. However, the Air Quality Analysis
estimates vehicle trips based on ITE land use code 150 to capture the worst -case truck trips, as
truck trips are a greater contributor to air quality emissions than passenger cars. The difference
in truck trips is explained in footnote 4 at the bottom of page 19 in the Air Quality Assessment.
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The comment also incorrectly identifies a discrepancy between the truck trips reported on page
19 of the Air Quality Assessment (562 truck trips) and the number of truck trips in the CalEEMod
outputs (526 truck trips). In the Air Quality assessment, on page 19, it is stated that 562, not 526
truck trips were modeled, which is consistent with the number of truck trips modeled and shown
in the CalEEMod outputs. Therefore, the Air Quality Assessment is internally consistent and uses
a conservative number of truck trips to evaluate the worst -case air quality emissions.
E10 The comment provides an opinion that the fleet mix assumptions may result in underestimating
operational emissions. However, as noted above in Response to Comment E9, the Air Quality
Assessment modeled a conservative number of vehicle trips, including truck trips. Specifically,
although the Traffic Study identified 165 daily truck trips, the Air Quality Assessment modeled
526 daily truck trips. The 526 daily truck trips modeled in the Air Quality Assessment represent
27 percent of the total modeled vehicle trips and 25.5 percent of the total vehicle trips identified
in the traffic study. As such, the modeled fleet mix is more conservative than the 20.4 percent
trucks suggested in the comment. Therefore, the comment that the fleet mix assumptions
underestimate operational emissions is incorrect.
E11 The Air Quality Assessment used a truck trip length of 33.2 miles in the emissions modeling based
on the California Air Resources Board document Emissions Estimation Methodology for On -Road
Diesel -Fueled Heavy -Duty Drayage Trucks at California Ports and Intermodal Rail Yards. It should
be noted that this distance is specific to transloading/local distribution facilities and the longest
(i.e., most conservative) distance identified in the study for the South Coast Air Basin. Shorter
distances are identified for other locations such as off -terminal and intermodal facilities. The CARB
study used GIS to estimate travel distances. CARB explains that that estimating travel distances
to/from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to distribution and transloading facilities is
complicated because there are thousands of facilities and the number of trips to each facility and
location of each facility is unknown. Therefore, CARB used the Ports' truck trip origin and
destination (O-D) survey data to estimate distribution center travel distances.
The CalEEMod methodology uses average trip lengths, which accounts for some longer trips
(e.g., to/from the Ports or other location) and some shorter trips (e.g., to/from other facilities or
warehouses in the area). Goods movement can involve several steps (i.e., origin and destination)
between the port and a particular warehouse, intermodal facility, or other facility. Each step
would be a separate trip. As such, not all truck trips would originate from the Ports; some trips
may be from intermodal facilities, storage warehouses, cross -dock warehouses, distribution
centers, retail stores, etc. Truck trips would likely be redistributed from other existing locations.
As described above, the CARB truck trip lengths used in the Air Quality Assessment are based on
substantial evidence and representative of warehouse truck trips to/from the Ports in the South
Coast Air Basin (i.e., the region where the Project is located).
E12 As noted in the comment, Project construction emissions would not exceed SCAQMD's
construction thresholds with MMs AQ-1 and A42. MM AQ-1 requires the Projectto use low VOC
paint and MM AQ-2 prohibits heavy equipment idling for more than three minutes. MM AQ-2
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also prohibits equipment from being in the "on" position for more than 10 hours per day and
requires the Project's general contractor to designate an officer to monitor the construction
equipment operators on -site for compliance.
Construction emissions were modeled with CalEEMod as recommended by the SCAQMD.
CalEEMod calculates emissions based on CARB emission factors and construction equipment rates
derived from SCAQMD survey data. The comment suggests additional construction mitigation
because the NOX emissions are close to the threshold. Additional mitigation only would be
considered if construction emissions remained above thresholds. Draft EIR Table 4.2-8 shows
construction emissions below SCAQMD thresholds, resulting in a less than significant impact.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4 requires mitigation measures only for significant environmental
effects identified in the EIR. Additionally, CEQA Guidelines Section 15041 and Section
15126.4(a)(4) require mitigation of significant impacts to be consistent with the nexus and rough
proportionality standards. CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4(a)(3) states that mitigation measures
are not required for effects which are not found to be significant. As the Project does not exceed
thresholds, there is no nexus for additional mitigation. As the Project's construction emissions are
mitigated below the SCAQMD's thresholds of significance, additional mitigation is not required
under CEQA.
E13 The City drafted the four air quality mitigation measures and eight greenhouse gas (GHG)
mitigation measures to require strategies which can be feasibly implemented at the time Project
construction and operations are expected to begin. MM AQ 1 requires the Projectto use low VOC
paint and MM AQ-2 prohibits heavy equipment idling for more than three minutes. Draft EIR
Table 4.2-10 shows that operational emissions would be reduced to less than significant levels
(i.e., below the SCAQMD's operational thresholds of significance) with the implementation of
MMs AQ-3 and AQ-4 and additional mitigation in Draft EIR Section 4.7 (Greenhouse Gas
Emissions). MMsAQ-3 and AQ-4 requires the Project to reduce operational emissions by utilizing
all -electric cargo handling equipment and appropriate signage for on -site circulation and limiting
idling emissions. MMs GHG-2, GHG-4, GHG-5, and GHG-7 have been identified to reduce mobile
source operational emissions. Specifically, MM GHG-2 requires a transportation demand
management program when the operator has more than 100 employees in an effort to reduce
single -occupant vehicle trips. MM GHG-4 requires providing tenants with information on
incentive programs such as the Moyer program and Smartway Program to increase transportation
efficiency. MM GHG-5 requires EV ready infrastructure and Level 2 Quickcharge EV charging
stations in employee parking lots. MM GHG-7 requires electrical conduit for future electric trucks.
MMs GHG-1 through GHG-8 also require the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, a
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, prohibiting cold storage, providing
information on incentives for emissions reduction programs and implementation measures for
tenants, EV infrastructure for employee parking, diversion of 75 percent of landfill waste, and
providing electrical conduits for future electric truck charging stations, and limiting natural gas
consumption during Project operations to 10 million kBTU/year.
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As noted above, CEQA Guidelines Section 15041 and Section 15126.4 require mitigation for
significant impacts consistent with the nexus and rough proportionality standards. Mitigation
measures are not required for effects that are not found to be significant. Draft EIR Table 4.2-10
shows that MM AQ-3 would mitigate operational emissions to less than significant levels.
Therefore, additional mitigation is not required under CEQA.
This comment provides a list of recommended additional mitigation measures to reduce the
Project's operational NOx emissions, principally generated by trucks. The Draft EIR identifies a
number of Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations, as well as Policies, standard conditions, and
Mitigation Measures to reduce impacts from the proposed Project. The City disagrees that the
suggested additional mitigation measures are necessary and feasible. The applicability and
feasibility of these measures are discussed below:
• Require zero -emissions (ZE) or near -zero emission (NZE) on -road haul trucks.
In addition to not being required by CEQA, the suggested measures contained in the comment
related to ZE or NZE vehicles are not feasible to implement, because the availability of vehicles
equipped with such technology in the opening year is speculative. Even with adoption of
CARB's Advanced Clean Truck Rule, CARB acknowledges that it will take time for zero- and
near -zero emission (ZE and NZE) vehicles to become commercially available and to penetrate
the market.
As discussed in Draft EIR page 4.7-29, trucks accessing the Project site would be subject to the
following standard conditions including Advanced Clean Truck Regulation, CARB's Mobile
Source Strategy, CARB's Sustainable Freight Action Plan, and CARB's Emissions Reduction Plan
for Ports and Goods Movement. Additionally, trucks are subject to the Heavy -Duty Low NOx
Omnibus Regulation. As noted in the comment, these regulations are required for all trucks.
These suggested mitigation measures are already part of the existing regulatory environment
and would not be considered mitigation under CEQA. For example, CARB already regulates
truck emissions with the Advanced Clean Truck Regulation, the Mobile Source Strategy
(including the low-NOx engine emissions standard), the Sustainable Freight Action Plan, and
the Emissions Reduction Plan for Ports and Goods Movement, among others. As these
regulations are already required to be complied with, they do not represent CEQA mitigation
for the Project.
• At a minimum, require the use of a 2010 model yearthat meets CARB's 2010 engine emissions
standards.
The CARB Truck and Bus Regulation required trucks to be upgraded to 2010 or new model
year engines. The Truck and Bus regulation has been in effect since December 2008 and the
final deadline for the last replacement phase of the regulation was January 1, 2023. As this
regulation is already required to be complied with, it does not represent CEQA mitigation for
the Project.
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• Limit the daily number of trucks allowed at the Proposed Project to levels analyzed in the Final
CEQA document.
The City disagrees with the suggestion that the Final EIR should include a limit on the daily
number of trucks allowed at the proposed Project to levels that were analyzed in the Final EIR
(526 daily truck tips) and require re-evaluating impacts through CEQA should daily truck trips
from the proposed Project be anticipated to exceed those levels. The EIR is based on a set of
realistic, but conservative, set of assumptions regarding the magnitude of potential activities
resulting from the proposed Project, including truck trip estimates. As described on page 19
of the Air Quality Assessment (footnote 4) and discussed above in Response to Comment E9,
the Project -generated emissions are conservative, as heavy truck trips are higher for a
warehousing use compared to a high -cube fulfillment center. Therefore, the City does not
anticipate truck trips to exceed those, and future re-evaluation is not necessary.
• Provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or, at a minimum, provide electrical
infrastructure, and electrical panels should be appropriately sized. Electrical conduits should
be provided for truckers to plug in any onboard auxiliary equipment.
MM GHG-5 requires EV ready infrastructure and Level 2 Quickcharge EV charging stations in
employee parking lots and MM GHG-7 requires electrical conduit for future electric trucks.
Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this recommended measure.
• Maximize the use of solar energy by installing solar energy arrays.
MM GHG-1 requires the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. Therefore, the Project
would be consistent with this recommended measure.
• Use light-colored paving and roofing materials.
California's Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards includes cool roof
requirements for new and existing buildings. These requirements are in the following sections
of the 2022 Title 24, Part 6 standards:
• Section 10-113(a,b) (Mandatory Certification and Labeling of Roofing Product Reflectance
and Emittance)
• Section 110.8(i) (Mandatory Insulation, Roofing Products & Radiant Barriers)
• Section 140.1 (Performance Approach: Energy Budgets (Nonresidential))
• Section 140.2 (Prescriptive Approach (Nonresidential))
• Section 140.3(a)1 (Prescriptive Requirements for Building Envelopes (Nonresidential))
Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this recommended measure.
• Utilize only Energy Star heating, cooling, and lighting devices and appliances.
2022 Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards include requirements to meet or
exceed Energy Star standards. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this
recommended measure.
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• Clearly mark truck routes with trailblazer signs.
Section 2.0 — Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
Draft EIR MM AQ-4 requires the Project Applicant to post signs that direct trucks to truck
routes and away from sensitive receptors. The City's Industrial Good Neighbor Policies also
require truck traffic to be routed to impact the least amount of sensitive receptors with the
usage of traffic control features and signage. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with
this recommended measure.
• Design the Proposed Project such that truck entrances and exits are not facing sensitive
receptors and trucks will not travel past sensitive land uses to enter or leave the Proposed
Project site.
The City's Industrial Good Neighbor Policies require truck traffic to be routed to impact the
least amount of sensitive receptors, (e.g., access locations, use of traffic control features,
signage). Sufficient landscape buffers and walls are also required to be provided on -site to
screen sensitive receptors from truck access, parking, and storage. The Industrial Good
Neighbor Policies also require check -in gates and/or guard booths to be positioned with a
minimum of 150 feet inside the property line for on -site truck queuing. An additional 75 feet
of on -site queuing is required to be added for every 20 loading docks beyond 40 up to 300
feet. Multiple lanes (minimum lane width of 12 feet) are permitted to achieve the required
on -site truck queuing. The general queuing and spill -over of trucks onto surrounding public
streets are prohibited. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this recommended
measure.
• Design the Proposed Project such that any truck check -in point is inside the Proposed Project
site to ensure no trucks are queuing outside.
As described above, the City's Industrial Good Neighbor Policies include requirements for
truck -check -in points and queuing. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this
recommended measure.
• Design the Proposed Project to ensure that truck traffic inside the Proposed Project site is as
far away as feasible from sensitive receptors.
As described above, the City's Industrial Good Neighbor Policies require truck traffic to be
routed to impact the least amount of sensitive receptors, (e.g., access locations, use of traffic
control features, signage). Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this recommended
measure.
• Restrict overnight truck parking in sensitive land uses by providing overnight truck parking
inside the Proposed Project site.
The Project is required to provide adequate on -site parking in accordance with the City's
parking standards. The City's Industrial Good Neighbor Policies also require facilities to
provide adequate on -site parking and queuing for trucks/trailers away from sensitive
receptors and prohibit commercial truck and/or trailer parking on the public road right -of -
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way or adjacent to sensitive receptors. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this
recommended measure.
E14 As the Project is a speculative warehouse it is currently unknown if stationary equipment would
be required. However, if stationary equipment is needed, the end user would be required to
obtain a permit from the SCAQMD prior to installation. Stationary equipment would be required
to implement SCAQMD's Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and comply with applicable
SCAQMD Rules, such as Rule 1470 (Requirements for Stationary Diesel -Fueled Internal
Combustion and Other Compression Ignition Engines). In order to provide a conservative analysis,
the Draft EIR included emissions associated with backup generators based on general
assumptions (see Draft EIR page 4.2-33) and the associated calculations are included in Draft EIR
Appendix B1. However, the Project would be developed for as -of -yet -unknown future tenants, to
fulfill their specific, but speculative business needs.
E15 Refer to Response to Comments E8 through E14 above. The issues raised in these comments have
been addressed in detail, and the City's responses have been provided in good faith, and contain
reasoned analysis, without resort to unsupported conclusory statements.
The comment requests that the City comply with CEQA when responding to SCAQMD's
comments. As requested, the City's responses to SCAQMD's comments will be sent to the
SCAQMD as part of the Final EIR distribution prior to certification of Final EIR. As the comment
does not raise any issues with respect to the content and adequacy of the Draft EIR or the Project's
environmental effects, no further response is warranted. The comment is included here to
provide a complete record of the SCAQMD's letter. The comment will become part of the
administrative record and will be considered by the decision -makers.
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Comment Letter F — City of Perris — Planning Division
Section 2.0 — Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
Danica Nguyen, Air Quality Specialist, CEQA-IGR
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DEVELOP-NLE-NT SERI-ICES DEPART1fENT
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135 N. -D" Street. Pero . Ca 92570-?'0C
TEL: (9;1) 943-4003 FAX: (901) 943-3379
November 13- 2023
Brett Hamilton, Senior Planner
City of Menifee
Conum pity Development Department
Plannina Division
29844 Haum Road
Memfee- CA 92586
SUBJECT: CM- OF PERRIS CO-N ENTS ON DRAFT ENVIRO-N-ME-N-17A . IMPACT
REPORT PREPARED FOR PLA-`1ZNG CALSES TPI%1-38432 (PLN22-0114) :L'�-D
11LAJOR PLOT PLAN (PL- 22-0115) -- PROPOSED 1.1 MILLION SQUARE
FOOT MOTTE BOSLh'ESS C'E-7%TER — LOCATED SOUR SIDE OF ETH -N AC
ROAD BETWEEN DAWSON ROAD A-`-D A_`TELOPE ROAD (APNs: 331-150-
036, 331-150-037. 331-150-039. 331-150-040, 331-150-041, 331-150-042, 331-150-
044, 331-150-045)
Dear Mr. Hamilton_
The City of Penis appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report
prepared for the --Motte Business Center" ('Proposed Project) proposal to construct a tilt up industrial
building totahng 1.138 638 square feet on a 43.94--acre project site, located generally south of Ethan Ft
Road between Dawson Road and Antelope Road. within the City of Menifee.
Given the Project's proximity to the City of Perms, consider the following comments:
1 California Environmental Qualit}- Act (CEQA). The Project needs to address the cumulative
impacts of all projects within a 1.5-mule radius of the proposed site to analyze_ mitigate, and
disclose all environmental impacts from the Proposed Project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on the cumulative projects list provided in Section
3.2 - Cumulative Projects List. the following comments are provided: F2
a. The cumulative projects list provided in Table 3-1 — List of Cumulative Projects does not
include the 1.1 million square foot warehouse facility on approximately 60 acres. proposed
west of Murrieta Road. east of Bry-ers Road, and south of Ethanac Road. Without the
inclusion of this project. Perms is concerned the cumulative impact analysis is inadequate.
Please clarify if this project has been withdrawn or if it has changed and is listed with
different square footage.
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Page 5. Figure 3: Existing Lane Configuration and Traffic Control. As shown in Figure
3. the project site is located just south of Ethanac Road and impacts intersections within (or
adjacent to) the City of Penis including intersections -5. =6. = =S and =9 along Ethanac F3
Road. The study also included intersections;1. 92. 93. and =4 along SR-74 also within (or
adjacent to) the City of Penis. These intersections and roadway segments are of concern to
the City of Penis since potential improvements have been identified along these roadways
and intersections. all recommended improvements for City of Perris intersections: roadwvav
segments shall be reviewed and confirmed by City of Perris Engineering Department.
b. Page 6. Level of Service Standards and Measure of Significance. Since the traffic stud:
anal'rzes Ciry of Penis intersections. the City of Perris significance criteriathresholds should F4
also be included and used to evaluate impacts at City of Perris intersections.
c. Page 1.4. Table 1: Summary of Intersections Operation - Exiting Conditions. An
additional column should be added to all LOS tables clarifying which jurisdiction each F5
intersection is located in. For all City of Penis intersections. the City of Perris significance
criteria thresholds shall be utilized.
d. Page 17, Project Trip Generation car Page 18, Table 3: Summary of Project Trip
Generation. Reconiinend using the latest version of the passenger car and trick splits from
the ITE I 1 th edition be utilized for the project trip generation. The latest ITE 11 th edition
trip generation manual indicates that for ITE Trip Code 155 (High Cube Fulfillment Center FB
— non -sort) the daily truck splits should be 1--1.790. the AM truck splits should be 13.3% and
the Ptii peak hour truck splits should be 631,6-
Furthermore. the trick type splits should be based on the splits provided by SCAQtiID
(without cold storage). The City of Fontana Truck Trip Generation Study (2003) is outdated
and newer information is provided via ITE and SCAQMD. As such. Ciri_ of Perris does not
support the use of the Fontana Truck Trip Generation Study splits.
This would impact the level of service at stud: area intersections. especially during the AM
peak hour.
Page 23, Table 4, Summary of Intersection Operations - Existing Plus Project. As
indicated in Table 4. even with the currently assumed truck splits the project has a direct
impact to intersection :t' (Encanto Drive at Ethanac Road) and intersection =9 (Sherman Fg
Road at Ethanac Road). A direct impact imphes that the project shall be 1000o responsible
that all necessary improvements are installed to mitigate these impacts (or via some other
defined improvement program) prior to project occupancy.
£ Page 26, Figure 10: Location of Cumulative Projects S Page 37 Table 6: Summai-s- of F9
Cumulative Projects. The traffic consultant did not reach out to the City of Perris to confirm
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which cumulative projects should be included. The City of Penis should confurm the list of F9
cumulative projects in the City of Penis. cor,t_
Paze 33 and Page 314. Table 9: Summary of Intersection Operation Opening Year'_0:-5
Cumulative Plus Project. This evaluation indicates that several intersections in the vicinity
of the City- of Peres including intersections i.1b. -. 4 and-9 are not meeting level senvice
standards and the project has a cumulative impact at these locations. The study indicated F10
what improvements are needed at those intersections and an accompanying project fair -share
cost percentage. Ho,.vever. it is unclear how these improvements would be implemented and
who would be responsible for providing the required improvements. Additional detail is
needed on the funding mechanisms that will be utilized to make these required
improvements-
h. Page 43. Table 13. Summary of Project Fair Share Opening fear 2025 Cumulative Plus
Project. The project directly impacts both intersection t- (Encanto Drive at Ethmac Road) F11
and intersection ±9 (Sherman Road at Ethane Road). As such_ the project shall be 1000o
responsible for implementing the improvements or identifying other applicable funding
sources.
i. General. The City of Perris is concerned about the projects impact to queuing progression
along Ethanac Road at the I-? 15 interchange became of the potential for creating unsafe and F12
hazardous driving conditions. A simulation analysis should be conducted to identif. anv
queuing deficiencies. and if applicable. improvements should be identified.
The developer property owner shall be advised that Riverside County Transportation
Department, in cooperation with Caltrans. has proceeded with a Project Stud': report
(PSR). Project Development Support (PDS) for the I-' 1 5 Ethanac Road Interchange
Improvements. of which may impact the development of the referenced project. The F13
developer: property owner should contact Azan Junaid with Riverside County- Transportation
Department for information regarding the PSRPDS.
C'EQA. Please provide future notices prepared for the Project pursuant to the C'ahfomia
Environmental Quality .act (" C'EQA7 under any provision of Title 1, of the California
Government Code governing California Planning and Zoning Law which includes: notices of F14
any public hearing held pursuant to CEQA_ and notices of any scopmg meeting held pursuant to
Pubhc Resources Code Section ?1033,9.
The City of Perris reserves the right to provide firrther comments on other environmental topics analyzed
in the Draft EIR as the project moves forward in the process. We appreciate the opportunity to continent
on this project and related EIR. Please feel free to contact me at (951) 943-5003. extension 35?. if you F15
have any questions or would like to discuss the above concern in further detail.
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Responses to Comment Letter F — City of Perris — Planning Division
Patricia Brenes, Planning Manager
F1 This comment includes introductory statements and therefore, no further response is warranted.
F2 Based on discussion with City staff, the noted project formally withdrew its development
application on June 22, 2022. The NOP for the proposed Motte Business Center project was
released on December 6, 2022. As a result, the noted project was not included in the Cumulative
Projects list because it was withdrawn over 5 months prior to issue of the NOR
F3 Under CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, automobile delay is no longer considered an
environmental impact. The Project's land use impacts are based in part upon determining
compliance with the City's General Plan. The Project Applicant is proposing to improve roadways
along the Project's frontage per the City of Menifee General Plan. The Project Applicant will also
improve Ethanac Road from 1-215 to Dawson Road to increase the roadway's vehicle capacity to
accommodate the Project and other nearby project traffic as forecasted by the Project's Traffic
Study. All roadway improvements associated with the proposed Project would be consistent with
the City of Menifee General Plan Circulation Element. Any improvements to intersections or of
roadways shared with the City of Perris would be coordinated between the City of Menifee and
City of Perris prior to final engineering for the Project.
F4 As discussed above, automobile delay no longer is considered as a significant impact under CEQA
and thus, this response is provided for informational purposes only. Based on the City of Perris,
LOS Standards and Significance Criteria For Traffic Studies significant project effects shall be based
on the following criteria:
• A project -related effect is considered direct and significant when a study intersection
operates at an acceptable Level of Service for existing conditions (without the project) and
the addition of 50 or more a.m. or p.m. peak hour project trips causes the intersection to
operate at an unacceptable Level of Service for existing plus project conditions.
• A project -related effect is considered direct and significant when a study intersection
operates at an unacceptable Level of Service for existing conditions (without the project)
and the addition of 50 or more a.m. or p.m. peak hour project trips causes the intersection
delay to increase by 2 seconds or more.
• A cumulative effect is considered significant when a study intersection is forecast to operate
at an unacceptable Level of Service with the addition of cumulative/background traffic and
50 or more a.m. or p.m. peak hour project trips.
Based on review of the study intersections noted in Comment F3, below are study intersections
located within Caltrans right-of-way (ROW) or located entirely or a majority within the City of
Perris:
1. 1-215 SB Ramps/SR-74 at Bonnie Drive (Caltrans)
2. 1-215 NB Ramps at SR-74 (Caltrans)
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5. 1-215 SB Ramps at Ethanac Road (Caltrans)
6. 1-215 NB Ramps at Ethanac Road (Caltrans)
7. Encanto Drive at Ethanac Road (City of Perris)
8. Trumble Road at Ethanac Road (City of Perris)
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Based on review of the City of Perris significance criteria and applicable intersections located
within the City of Perris, the recommended improvements noted in the Traffic Study at deficient
study intersections and roadway segments would cause the study location to operate at an
acceptable Level of Service (LOS), would more than offsetthe project -related impacts, and would
address the City of Perris significance criteria.
As noted in Response to Comment F3, under CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, automobile delay
no longer is considered an environmental impact.
F5 See Response to Comment F4.
F6 As discussed above, automobile delay no longer is considered as a significant impact under CEQA,
and thus this response is provided for informational purposes only. Passenger vehicles and truck
splits were taken from the ITE Trip Generation Manual (10th Edition Supplement). The truck mix
percentages were calculated based on a ratio between the ITE truck split and the truck mix for
Heavy Warehouse from the City of Fontana Truck Trip Generation Study. The truck mix
percentages for the Fontana study and the SCAQMD study were reviewed, and there is an
insignificant difference in trips between using the City of Fontana Truck Trip Generation Study
truck mix and the SCAQMD Warehouse Truck Trip Study truck mix.
In addition, it should be noted that the Traffic Scoping Agreement with the trip generation
assumptions as noted on Table 3 of the Traffic Study for the proposed Motte Business Center
project was sent to the City of Perris for review on January 13, 2023. The City of Perris did not
provide comments on the Traffic Scoping Agreement. It should be noted that the City of Perris
provided a NOP Comment Letter (dated January 13, 2023), which included comments regarding
Transportation, but did not provide comments with regards to the methodology for the proposed
project trip generation estimates.
F7 See Response to Comment F6.
F8 The noted intersections currently operate at an unacceptable Level of Service (LOS) under Existing
Conditions without the project. As noted in Response to Comment F4, the only noted
intersections located entirely or a majority within the City of Perris is the following intersection:
7. Encanto Drive at Ethanac Road (City of Perris)
8. Trumble Road at Ethanac Road (City of Perris)
With regards to the delay at both intersections #7 and #9, which are both unsignalized, page 13
of the Traffic Study states that: "The Level of Service for an unsignalized intersection is reported
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based on the single approach movement with the highest delay, which in this case, would be the
northbound approach for intersections #7 and #9. The side street traffic at these intersections
experience delay during the peak hours while waiting for an acceptable gap in traffic on Ethanac
Road. While the side street approaches operate at a deficient Level of Service based on the highest
delay approach, the overall intersection delay would be acceptable. Any queuing that occurs on
the side streets are contained on the minor intersection approaches and do not impact the
progression of traffic on the main arterials."
Based on the reasons noted above, both Intersections #7 and #9 were considered to have a
cumulative effect, as opposed to a direct project effect. Any improvements to portions of
intersections shared with the City of Perris would be coordinated between the City of Menifee
and City of Perris prior to final engineering for the Project.
F9 As discussed above, automobile delay no longer is considered as a significant impact under CEQA,
and thus this response is provided for informational purposes only. The Traffic Scoping
Agreement, including a list of Cumulative Projects (including development projects within the City
of Perris) as noted on Table 6 of the Traffic Study for the Motte Business Center project, was sent
to the City of Perris for review on January 13, 2023. The City of Perris did not provide comments
on the Traffic Scoping Agreement. It should be noted that the City of Perris provided a NOP
Comment Letter (dated January 13, 2023), which included comments regarding Transportation,
but did not provide comments with regards to Cumulative Projects within the City of Perris to be
included as part of the Traffic Study.
F10 As discussed above, automobile delay no longer is considered as a significant impact under CEQA,
and thus this response is provided for informational purposes only. The Traffic Study only provides
recommended improvements to study intersections and roadway segments that would cause the
deficient study locations to operate at an acceptable Level of Service (LOS) and would more than
offset the project -related effect. The implementation of improvements is based on direct
discussion between City staff and the Applicant via the Conditions of Approval process. Based on
DRAFT Conditions of Approval, the project would be conditioned to the following traffic -related
improvement requirements prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
o Dawson Road — Project shall improve Dawson Road frontage to the ultimate half -width
plus 12' in accordance with City of Menifee Industrial Collector Roadway Standard Plan
No. 112, including off -site transitions back to existing roadway conditions, approved by
the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
o Antelope Road — Project shall improve Antelope Road (along the Project frontage) to the
ultimate half -width plus 12' in accordance with the City of Menifee Secondary Roadway
Standard Plan No. 111, including appropriate off -site transitions back to existing roadway
conditions, approved by the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
• Unpaved Antelope Road shall be improved south of the project frontage to
McLaughlin Road with one lane in each direction. The improvements on either
side of the roadway shall include 12 foot paved lanes plus a 6 foot paved shoulder
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and the necessary drainage improvements such as swales and culverts to
maintain existing drainage patterns. The improvements shall include appropriate
transitions subject to the approval of the Public Works Director/ City Engineer.
■ The improvements to Antelope Road south of the project frontage to McLaughlin
Road may require obtaining right of way from Southern California Edison. In the
event that the right of way acquisition impacts the project schedule, the
developer / property owner may defer completion of the improvements as
approved of the Public Works Director / City Engineer.
o Ethanac Road — Ethanac Road improvements from Dawson to Encanto Drive shall be
constructed to the recommended configuration (4-Lane Arterial) as approved by the City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
o Antelope Road/Ethanac Road —At the intersection of Antelope Road and Ethanac Road,
provide the following improvements, approved by the City Engineer/Public Works
Director:
• Add a dedicated westbound left -turn lane
• Widen Ethanac road to provide two-way left turn lane through the intersection
o Dawson Road/Ethanac Road — At intersection of Dawson Road and Ethanac Road,
provide the following improvements, approved by the City Engineer/Public works
Director:
• Install Traffic Signal
• Add a dedicated westbound left turn lane
■ Add a dedicated eastbound right turn lane
• Add a dedicated northbound left turn lane
o Fair Share Cost Participation for Off -site Improvements—Thedeveloper/property owner
shall pay fair share costs for off -site improvements as detailed in the Traffic Study and
identified below prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The fair share cost
estimates shall be based on conceptual exhibits prepared by the developer, reviewed and
approved by the Public Works Director / City Engineer. These fair shares are determined
as follows:
• 1-215 SB Ramps at Ethanac Road —The developer / property owner shall contribute
a fair share construction cost of 2.7%.
■ 1-215 NB Ramps at Ethanac — The developer / property owner shall contribute a
fair share construction cost of 4.8%.
• Trumble Road at Ethanac Road —The developer / property owner shall contribute
a fair share construction cost of 7.4%.
• Sherman Road at Ethanac Road —The developer / property owner shall contribute
a fair share construction cost of 10.8%
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Any improvements to portions of intersections or roadways shared with the City of Perris would
be coordinated between the City of Menifee and City of Perris prior to final engineering for the
Project.
F11 See Responses to Comments F8 and F10.
F12 The comment is noted and no further response is warranted.
F13 This comment has been noted and no further response is warranted.
F14 This comment has been noted and no further response is warranted.
F15 This comment includes conclusionary statements and therefore, no further response is
warranted.
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Comment Letter G — The Pechanga Band of Indians
Molly Earp, Cultural Resources Specialist
From: Brett Hamilton <bhamilton@cityofinenifee.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October "r 2023 10:44AM
To: Ebru Ozdil <eozdil@pechanga-nsn.gov>; Molly Earp <mearp@pechanga-nsn.gov>
Subject Motte Business Center Draft EIR
Hello Ebru and Molly,
As a follow-up to our meeting, I pulled up the Draft EIR for Motte Business Center to ensure that the
standard conditions of approval are referenced. I also pulled out -the cultural resources section and
attached to this email.
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Section 4.4 Cultural Resources begins on PDF page 156 of 460 of the Draft EIR. The standard cultural
Conditions of Approval are included, beginning on page 171 to 175 (4.4-16 to 4.4-20). It includes
human remains, non -disclosure of location reburials, inadvertent archaeological find, cultural
resources disposition, archaeologist retained, tribal monitoring, and Phase Ili and IV archaeology
report.
Thank you,
Brett Hamilton, AICP I Senior Planner
Community Development Department — Planning Division
City of Menifee ' 29844 Haun Road I Menrl'ee, CA 92586
Direct: (951) 723-3747 ! City Hall: (951) 672-6777 Fax: (951) 723-2579
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Brett,
Thank you for the clarification. We were under the impression they would be mitigation measures G2
and seeing only one mitigation measure for CR and TCR we were concerned. Looking through the
DEIR again I see that the CR COAs are on pages 171-174 and again referenced on page 402 in the
TCR section.
V1r~-ith the inclusion of the COAs as presented in the DEIR, The Pechanga Band of Indians ("Tribe")
thanks the C'ry of Menifee for working with us to develop the appropriate conditions of appro,.al -o
be implemented during the development of the Motte Business Center [DEV 2022-014] Pro ecr.
With this e-mail and the inclusion of the conditions, we consider our AB 52 consultation complete
this time. Please forward us a copy of the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) when it is
available. The Tribe would like the City to be aware that should additional measures or conditions be
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hearing(s), the Tribe and the City should meet and discuss the revisions before the Project goes to
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Responses to Comment Letter G — The Pechanga Band of Indians
Molly Earp, Cultural Resources Specialist
G1 This City provided a link to the Draft EIR to the Commenter regarding standard conditions of
approval for tribal cultural resources. No further response is warranted.
G2 The Commenter's clarification of available standard conditions of approval has been noted.
G3 The City appreciates the Commenter's comment letter and has noted the conclusion of AB 52
consultation with the Tribe. As requested, the City has provided a link to the Final EIR in the Notice
of Availability. No further response is warranted.
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Section 2.0 - Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
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Hey Brett.
Regarding PLNs 22-0114 and 22-0115. 1 have no concerns at this time. Please advise builder there is
no gas to the properties, with the nearest source of supply being our high pressure rrain on Ethanac
between Dawson / Antelope.
Please help us ensure safety by having builder call in Dig Alert / 811 prior to any excavation activities
so that we can get out to locate and mark. Also. if builder needs gas, please have them visit our
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Responses to Comment Letter H — Southern California Gas Company
Molly Earp, Cultural Resources Specialist
H1 The Commenter's "no concern at this time" has been noted, and therefore, no further response
is warranted.
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Comment Letter I — Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission
Jackie Vega, Urban Regional Planner 11
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Hello Brett,
Thank you for transmitting the above referenced project to ALUC for review. Please note that the
proposed project is located within zone E of March AfA, and review by ALUC is not required because
the City of Menifee is consistent with the compatibility plan for March and the project does not
propose a legislative action.
Should you have any que--Ions, ple.ase corit.-qct me.
Joc.kie Vego
Urban Recliona), Planner 11
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Jackie Vega, Urban Regional Planner 11
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Comment Letter J — Native American Heritage Commission
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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
November 8, 2023
Brett Hamilton, Senior Planner
City of Menifee
29844 Houn Road
City of Menifee, CA 92586
Re: 2o2311 o162, Murdeta Road Warehouse Project, Riverside County
Dear Mr. Hamilton:
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) has received the Notice of Preparation
INOP), Draft Environmental Impact Report (08R) or Early Consultation for the project
referenced above. The Cofitornio Environmental Quofdy Act (CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code
§21000 et seq.). specifically Public Resources Code §21084.1. states :hot a project thol may
cause o substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource, is a project that
may have a significant effect on the environment. (Pub. Resources Code § 21084.1: Cal. Code
Regs., fft.14. § 15064.5 (bl ;CEQA Gutdeiines § 15064.5 (b) ). H there Is substontial evidence. in
light of the whole record before a lead agency. that a project may hove o significant effect on
the ervironrnent, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) shall. be prepared. (Pub. Resources
Code §21080 (d): Col. Code Regs.. tit. 14. § 5064 subd.Ia)(I I (CEQA Guidetires § 15064 (o)(1)I.
In order to determine whether a project will cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource, o lead agency will need to determine whether there are
historical resources within the area of potential effect (APE).
CEQA was amended s:gnificontly in 2014. Assembly Bill 52 (Lotto. Chapter 532. Statutes of
2014) (AB 52) amended CEQA to creole o separate category of Cultural resources, "tribal
culturd resources" (Pub. Resources --ode §21074) and provides that a protect with an effect
that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significorce of a tribal cultural resource is
a project that may have a significant effect an the environment. (Pub. Resources Code
§210134.2). Pub9c agencies shall. when feasible, ovoid damaging effecls to any tribal cultural
resource. (Pub. Resowces Code §21084.3 (ajI. AS 52 applies to any project for which a notice
of preparation, a notice of nepative declaration, or a mitigated negative declaration is filed on
or after July 1, 2015. It your oroject involves the adoption of or amondment to a general plan or
a specific plan. or the designation or proposed designation of open space. on or offer Mach 1,
2WS. it may also be subject to Senote Bill 18 (Burton, Chooter 905, Statutes of 2004) (SB 18).
Both SIR 18 and AO 52 have tribal consultation requirements. It your project is also subject to the
federal Notions Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.) (NEPA), the tribal
consultalon reaurements of Section 106 of the National Hiistoric Preservation Act of 1966 (154
U.S.C. 300101, 36 C.F.R. §800 ei seq-) may also apply.
The NAHC recommends consultation with California Native American tribes that are
tradhonally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of your proposed project 05 eorY
EXLWrvl[ 5ECRETAW
as bossble in order to avoid inadvertent discoveries of Notive Amedcon human remains and
Raymond C.
Hitchcock
best protect triboi cultural resources. Below :s a brief summary of portions of AB 52 and SB I8 as
Wivok. N7seran
well as the NAHC's recommendations !or conducing cultural resources assessments.
Gonad your Legal counsel about compliance with AS 52 and sb le as wel as compliance with
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AB 52 has added to CEQA the additional requirements listed below, along with many ocher requirements:
1. FQirteen Dav Period to Provide Notice of omoletion of on Aocucation!De-c"jinn to Undeirloke a Proiect:
Within fourteen (14) days of determining that an application for a project is complete or of a decision by a public
agency to undertake o project, a lead agency shall provide formal notification to a designated contact of, or
tribal representative of, traditionally and culturally offllialed California Native American tribes that have
requested notice, to be accomp[shed by at least one written notice that includes:
a A brief description of the project.
b. The read agency contact information,
c. Nofificatlon that the California Native American tribe has 30 days to request consultation. (Pub.
Resources Code §21080.3.1 (d)}.
d. A "California Native American tribe" is defined as a Native American tribe located in California that is
on the contact list maintained by the NAHC for the purposes of Chapter 905 of Statutes of 2004 (S8 18)_
(Pub. Resources Code §21073).
2. Begin Consultation within 30 Days of Receivinn a Tribe's ReouesI tot Consultation Lind Before Releaslnn c
Negative Deciorotion. 691koted Negative Declaration or Env:ronrnental Impact Reoor': A lead agency shall
begin the consultation process within 30 days of receiving a request for consultation from a California Native
Amertcon tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project.
(Pub. Resources Code §21080,3.1, subds. (d) and (ell and prior to the release of a negative declaration,
mitigated negative declaration or Environmental Impact Report_ (Pub. Resources Code §21080.3.1(b) ).
a. For purposes of AB 52. "consultation shall have the some meaning as provided in Gov. Code §65352.4
156 18). (Pub_ Resources Code §21080.3.1 (b)).
3. Mondotory Topics of C sfption If Roauested by a Tribe; The following iopics of consultation, if a tribe
requests to discuss them, are mandatory topics of consultation:
a. Alternatives to the project.
b. Recommended mitigation measures.
c. Significant effects, (Pub, Resources Code §21080.3.2 {a1J•
4. Discretionary Topics a` Consultation: The following topics ore discretionary topics of consultation:
a. Type of environmental review necessary.
b. Significance of the tribal cultural resources.
c. Significance of the project's impacts on inbal cultural resources.
d. If necessary, project alternatives or appropriate measures for preservation or mitigation that the tribe
may recommend to the lead agency_ (Pub. Resources Code §21080.3.2 (a) ).
5- Confidentiality of Information SubmiHed by o Tribe Dining Ine Environmental R vi .v tQcess: With some
exceptions, any information. Including but not limited to, the location, description, and use of tribal cultural
resources submitted by a California Native American tribe during the environmental review process shall not be
included in the environmental document or otherwise disclosed by the lead agency or any other public agency
fo the public, consistent with Government Code §6254 ir) and §6254,10, Any infomiation submitted by a
California Native American tribe during the consultation or environmental review process shall be published in a
confidential appendix to the environmental document unless the tribe that provided the information consents, in
writing, to 'he disclosure of some or all of the information to the public. (Pub. Resources Code §21062.3 (c)( I )I.
6. UIjc1,15100of Imoo^is to lnbal C'uliural Reso r es in the Environmental Document- If a project may have a
significant impact on a tribal cultural resource, the lead agency's environmental document shall discuss both of
the following:
a. Whether the proposed project has o significant Impactor an identified tribal cultural resource.
b, Whether feasible alternatives or mitigation measures, including those measures that moy be agreed
to pursuant fo P1jbSc Resources Code §21084.3. subdivision 1ai, avoid or substantially lessen the Impacl on
the idenlfred tribal cultural resource. (Pub. Resources Code §21082.3 (b)j_
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7. CQO.C, ion of Consultation: Consultation wi'h a trine shall be considered concluded when either of the
following occurs:
a. The parties agree to measures to mitigate or avoid a significant effect, if a significant effect a)dsts, on
a tribal cultural resource; or
b. A party, acting in good faith and after reasonabe effort, concludes that mutual agreement cannot
be reached_ (Pub. Resources Code §21090.3.2 (b)).
& Recommending ► uFgot'on Measures Agreed Uoon in Consultation in ire Environmental Gocumens: Any
mitigation measures agreed upon in the consultation conducted pursuant to Public Resources Code §2.10W,3,2
shall be recommended for inclusion in the environmental document and in an adopted milfgatron rnanitoring
and reporting program if determined to avoid or lessen the Impact pursuant to Public Resources Code §21082.3,
subdivision (b), paragraph 2, and shall be fully enforceable. (Pub, Resources Code §21C813 (a)).
9. Reaufred Consideration of Feasible Miliaation: If mifigaffon measures recommended by the sluff of the lead
agency as a result of the consultation process are not included in the environmental document or it there are no
agreed upon mitgafon measures at the concluson of consultation, or if consultation does not occur, and If
substantial evidence demonstrates that a project will cause a signii-icont effect 10 a tribal cultural resource, the
lead agency shall consider feasible mitigation pursuant to Public Resources Cade §21094.3 (b). (Pub, Resources
Code §21082.3 le)).
10. Ex moles of Mitiootion Measures That it f aJiOlQ, Mgy Be Considered lo Avoid or ,Vlirkmim Sianificont Adveae
Impacts to Tribol Cullum- Resources:
a. Avoidance and preservation of the resources in place, inctudng, but not limited to:
I. Planning and consiruction to avoid the resources and protect the cultural and natural
context.
ii_ Planning greenspace, parks, or other open space, to incorporate the resources with culturolty
appropriate protection and management criteria.
b. Treating the resource with culturalty appropriate dignity, taking into account the tribal cultural values
and meaning of the resource, inchrding, but not lirrited to, the following:
i. Protecting the cultures" character and integrity of the resource.
ii. Protecting the traditional use of the resource.
fii. Protecting the confldentiaaty of the resource.
c. Permanent conservation easerrienls or ocher Interests in real property, with cultura$/ appropriate
management criteria for the purposes of preservfng or uhiizing the resources or places,
d, Pro=ecting the resource. (Pub, Resource Code §21084.3 (b)J.
e. Please note that a federally recognized California Native American tribe or a non-fedefoN
recognized California Native American, tribe that is on the contact list maintained by the NAHC to protect
o California prehlsloric, archaeological, cutural, spiritual, or ceremonial place may acquire and hold
conservation easements if the conservation easement is voluntarily conveyed. (Civ, Code §815.3 is?l-
f. Please note that it is the pri-cy of the state that Native American remairs and associated grave
artifacts shall be repatriated- (Pub. Resources Code §5097.991J.
11. Prerequisites for Certifying an Enyronmen'al Impact Reoort or Adootina o Ntittgnted Neoative Declaration cr
Negative Declaratton with c Significant Impact on on ldentified Tribal Cultural ResourC : An Environmental
Impact Report .may not be certified, nor may a m"tigoied negative declaration or a negative declaration be
adopted unless one of the following occurs:
a. The consultation process between the tribes and the lead agency has occurred as provided in Public
Resources Code §21080.3.1 and §21080.3.2 and concluded pursuant to Public Resources Code
§ 21080,3.2-
b. The tube that requested consullotion failed to provide comments to the lead agency or oiherwi e
failed to engage in the consultation process.
c. The lead agency provided notice of the project to the tnbe jr; compliance with Public Resources
Code §21080.3.1 (dJ and the tribe failed to request consultation vVithin 30 days. (Pub. Resources Code
§21082.3 (d)).
'he NAHC's PowerPoint presentation titled, "Tribal Consultation Under AB 52. Requirements and Best Practices" mcrl
oe found online oi: http://nohc.co aov/wp-Contc-nf'ualoods/2015/1DIA92TribatConsu,ltation Cal€PAPQ+,Qdt
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Section 2.0 - Comments and Responses to Draft EIR
SB 18 applies to local governments and requires local governments to contact, provide notice lo, refer plans to, and
consult with tubes prior to the adoption or amendment of a general plan or a specific plan, or the designation of
open space- (Gov. Code § 65352.3), local governments should consult the Governor's Office of Planning and
Research's "Tribal Consultation Guidelines," which con be found online at:
hitos://www.00r co gov/docsM9 14 05 U❑clofed Guidellnes 922 pdf,
Some of SB 18'5 provisions include:
1. Tdbaf Consultation: If a local government considers a proposal to adopt or amend a general plan or a
specific pion, or to designate open space it Is required io contact the appropriate tribes identified by the NAHC-
by requesting a "Tribal Convultation List." If a tribe, once contacted, requests consultation the local government
must consult with the tube on the pion proposal. A tribe has 90 days from the date of receipt of r"Jilicalfan to
request consuHatlon unless a shorter flmeirame has been agreed to by the bibs. [Gov. Code §65352.3
(all (2)).
2- No $1at.,lory Time limit on S8 18 Tribal Consultation. There Is no statutory time limit on 58 18 tribal consultation,
3. Confidentiality_ Conslsleni with the guidelines developed and adopted by Ina Office of Planning and
Research pursuant to Gov. Code §650402, the city or county shall protect the confidentiality of the information
conceming the specific identity, location, character, and use of places, feaiwes and objects described in Public
Resources Code §5097,9 and §5097.993 that are within the city's or county's jurisdiction- (Gov. Code §6 5352.3
Ibl)-
4. Conclusion of 59 ' 8 -nbal Consultation. Consultation should be concluded at the point In which:
a. The parties to the consilfation come to o mutual agreement concerning the appropriate measures
for preservation or mitigation: or
b. Ether the local government or the tribe, octing in good faith and after reasonaUe effort, concludes
that mutual agreement cannot be reached concerning the appropriate measures of preservation or
mitigation. [Tribal Consultatlon Guidelines, Governor's Office of Planning and Research (2005) at p, 18).
Agencies should be aware that neither AB 52 nor SB 18 precludes agencies from initiating iribal consultation wllh
tribes that are lradilionally and culiurolly ofFfioted with their jurisdictions before the timefromes provided in AB 52 and
$B 18. For that reason, we urge you to coniirv,.ie to request Native American Tribal Contact lists and "Sacred Lands
File" searches from the NAHC- The rerg.,esi form can be found online of-hHo:llnahc ca.aovlresouMeifformtl.
NAHC Reccmmendafions for Cultu'ot Resc. roes Assessments
To adequcriol cssess the existence and significance of tribal cultural resources and plan fo• avoidance, preservotion
in ploce. or barring ooth, mitigation of project -related impacts to tribal cultural resources. the NAHC recommends
the following actions:
1. Coniocr the appropriate regional Gafrf(xn'b Historical Research Information System (CHRIS) Canter
(https:liohp.parks.ca-govl?page id =-n0331) for an archaeological records search, The records search will
determine:
a, If part or all of the APE has been proviousty surveyed for cultural resources,
b. ff any known cultural resources have already been recorded on or adiacert to the APE,
e, if the prooabillty is low, moderate, or high that cultural resources are located in the APE
d. If a survey is required to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present.
2. If an orchaedogcal inventory survey is required, the finoh stage Is the prepwation of a professional report
detailing the findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey.
a, The final report containing site forms, site signifcanco, and rritlgatlor. measures should be submitted
immediately to the planning department All information regarding site locations, Native Annerlcan
human remains, and associated funerorV objects should be in a separate confidential addendum and
not be made avai[abie for pubic disclosure.
b. The final wrllten report should be submitted within 3 months after work has been completed to the
appropriate regional CHRIS center.
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3. Contact the NAHC for,
a A Sacred Lands Fie search, Remember that tribes do not always record their sacred Oes in the
Sacred Lands Fie, nor ore They required to do so, A Sacred Lands Fie search is not a substitute for
consultation with tripes that are traditionally and culturalty affiliated with the geographic area of the
project's APE.
b. A Native American Tribal Consultation List of appropriate Iribes for consultation concerning the
project site and to assist in planning For avoidance. preservation in place, or, falling both, mitigation
measures.
4. Remember that the lack of surface evidence of archaeological resources (including tribal cultural resources)
does not preclude their subsurface eastence_
a. Lead agencies should include in their mitigation and monitoring reporting progrom pion provisions far
the identitrcalion and evaluation of inadvertenty discovered archaeological resources per Cal. Code
Rags., tit. 14. § 15064.$ f f) (CEQA Guidelines § 15064.5(f) j. In areas of identified archaeological sensitivity, a
certified archaeologist and a culturally aiflllated Native American with knowledge of cultural resources
should rnonftor all ground -disturbing activities.
b. Lead agencies should Include in their mitigation and monitoring reporting program plans provisions
for the disposition of recovered cultural'rtems that ore not burial associated in consullation with culturally
affiliated Native Americans.
c. Lead agencles should include in their mitigation and monitoring reporting program plans provisions
for the treatment and disposition of inadvertently discovered Dative American human remains. Health
and Safety Code §7050.5. Public Resources Code §5097.98, and Cal. Cade Regs„ frt. 14, § 15064_S,
subdivisions (d) and (e) f C:FOA Guidetlnes § 15064.5, subds. (d) and (e)) address the processes to be
followed in the event of an inadvertent discovery of any Native American human remains and
associated grove goods in a location other than a dedicated cemetery.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at my ernaff address:
�, nCrew. C:reerniinonc.c o.9�'v.
Sincerely,
.cQts-
Andrew Green
Cultural Resources A no"
cc: State Clearinghouse
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Responses to Comment Letter J — Native American Heritage Commission
Andrew Green, Cultural Resources Analyst
J1 This comment letter was submitted after the close of the 45-day comment period. Nevertheless,
the City appreciates the commenter's letter and has provided the following response.
In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 52, the City requested formal tribal consultation with tribes
on June 1, 2022. The following tribes were contacted for consultation: Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI), Pechanga Band of Indians (PBI), previously named Pechanga Band of
Luiseno Indians), Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians (RBLI) Cultural Resources Department, and
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians (SBLI). To date, written responses have been received from RBLI,
and ACBCI and are detailed in Draft EIR Section 4.14: Tribal Cultural Resources. As concluded in
the Draft EIR, with implementation of mitigation measures and standard conditions of approval,
the Project would comply with AB 52. SB 12 is not applicable to the Project.
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3.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE ERRATA
Section 3 — Errata to the Draft EIR
In accordance with Section 15132 of the CEQA Guidelines, the FOR for the Motte Business Center Project
includes the DEIR, dated September 2023, as well as any proposed revisions or changes to the DEIR.
The changes to the DEIR do not affect the overall conclusions of the environmental document, and instead
represent changes to the DEIR to provide clarification, amplification and/or insignificant modifications, as
needed as a result of public comments on the DEIR, or due to additional information received during the
public review period. These clarifications and corrections do not warrant recirculation of the DEIR
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5.
None of the changes or information provided in the comments identify a new significant environmental
impact, a substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact for which mitigation is not
proposed, or a new feasible alternative or mitigation measure that would clearly lessen significant
environmental impacts but is not adopted. In addition, the changes do not reflect a fundamentally flawed
or conclusory DEIR.
Changes to the DEIR are listed by Section, page, paragraph, etc. to best guide the reader to the revision.
Changes are identified as follows:
• Deletions are indicated by StFikeewt text.
• Additions are indicated by underlined text.
3.2 CHANGES TO THE DRAFT EIR
Page 2-3, Second Full Paragraph
The site's existing land use designation is "Menifee North Specific Plan (SP)" (see Exhibit 2-3: Existing
General Plan Land Use Designations). The Project's proposed industrial uses are consistent with the
existing land use designation. The City's General Plan (GP) Land Use Map was amended March 23, 2023
Der-,...beF 15, 2021.1 The Project site's existing zoning is Menifee North SP Industrial (see Exhibit 2-4:
Existing Zoning). The Project's proposed industrial uses are consistent with the existing zoning. The City's
Zoning Map was amended Fekki ~•; 18,March 23, 2023.2
Page 2-4, Last Paragraph
The Project applicant proposes the development of one warehouse building, approximately 1,138,638
square feet (sq. ft.) of non -sort warehouse space which includes 10,000 sq. ft. of office, 928,638 sq. ft.
City of Menifee. ;10;212023. General Plan Land Use Map. Retrieved at: _nteF Ahpw 0 3
https•//www cttyofinenifee us/DocumentCenter/View/11043/General-Plan—Land-Use-Map---March-
2023(accessedSepte beF'6,'^"November30,2023).
= City of Menifee. =02023'Zoning Map. Retrieved at: hit-ac-IA how E}Fvefiner;ifee, esfWCWFAMW esteFcVn,,wA!Gn,n,...:...._Map — FebFumy
2kVhttps://www.citvofinenifee.us/DocumentCenter/View/11042&nine-Map---March-2023 (accessed Septe bee 16,29"November 30,
2023).
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of ground floor warehouse and 200,000 sq. ft. of mezzanine warehouse on an approximately 44 net -acre
site. The building is contemplated to have a structural height of approximately 50 feet (see Exhibit 2-6:
Conceptual Elevations) and includes 3010616 automobile parking spaces, 824W84 truck trailer parking
spaces, and 128 dock high doors. The building is speculative in nature; however, the Project will be
evaluated as a non -sort warehouse for purposes of this Draft EIR analysis. Refer to Exhibit 2-7: Conceptual
Site Plan.
Page 2-10, Exhibit 2-3: Existing General Plan Land Use Designations
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Exhibit 2-4: Existing Zoning Classification Kimley> Horn
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Page 4.3-21, Mitigation Measure 810-1
MM BIO-1 If grading or construction activities, including vegetation removal, occurs between
February 1st and August 31st, a pre -construction clearance surveyfor nesting birds should
be conducted within three (3) days of the start of any vegetation removal or ground
disturbing activities to ensure that no nesting birds will be disturbed during construction.
The results of the survey shall be submitted to the City priorto obtaining a grading permit.
The Project Applicant shall ensure that impacts to nesting bird species at the Project site
and off -site improvement areas are avoided through the implementation of
preconstruction surveys, ongoing monitoring, and if necessary, establishment of
minimization measures. The Project Applicant shall adhere to the following:
a. Applicant shall designate a biologist (Designated Biologist) experienced in: identifying
local and migratory bird species of special concern; conducting bird surveys using
appropriate survey methodology; nesting surveying techniques, recognizing breeding
and nesting behaviors, locating nests and breeding territories, and identifying nesting
stages and nest success; determining/establishing appropriate avoidance and
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minimization measures; and monitoring the efficacy of implemented avoidance and
minimization measures.
b. Surveys shall be conducted by the Designated Biologist at the appropriate time of
day/night, during appropriate weather conditions, no more than 3 days prior to the
initiation of Project activities. Surveys shall encompass all suitable areas including
trees, shrubs, bare ground, burrows, cavities, and structures. Survey duration shall
take into consideration the size of the Project site; density, and complexity of the
habitat; number of survey participants; survey techniques employed; and shall be
sufficient to ensure the data collected is complete and accurate. If a nest is suspected,
but not confirmed, the Designated Biologist shall establish a disturbance -free buffer
until additional surveys can be completed, or until the location can be inferred based
on observations. If a nest is observed, but thought to be inactive, the Designated
Biologist shall monitor the nest for one hour (four hours for raptors during the non -
breeding season) prior to approaching the nest to determine status. The Designated
Biologist shall use their best professional judgement regarding the monitoring period
and whether approaching the nest is appropriate.
c. If an active avian nest is confirmed, the Designated Biologist shall immediately
establish a conservative avoidance buffer surrounding the nest (generally 300 feetfor
migratory and non -migratory songbirds and 500 feet raptors and special -status
species) based on their best professional judgement and experience. The Designated
Biologist shall monitor the nest at the onset of Project activities, and at the onset of
any changes in such Project activities (e.g., increase in number or type of equipment,
change in equipment usage, etc.) to determine the efficacy of the buffer. If the
Designated Biologist determines that such Project activities may be causing an
adverse reaction, the Designated Biologist shall adjust the buffer accordingly or
implement alternative avoidance and minimization measures, such as redirecting or
rescheduling construction or erecting sound barriers. All work within these buffers
will be halted until the nesting effort is finished (i.e., the juveniles are surviving
independent from the nest). The on -site qualified biologist will review and verify
compliance with these nesting avoidance buffers and will verify the nesting effort has
finished. Work can resume within these avoidance areas when no other active nests
are found. Upon completion of the survey and nesting bird monitoring, a report shall
be prepared and submitted to City for mitigation monitoring compliance record
keeping.
Pages 4.6-13 through 4.6-18, Mitigation Measure GEO-1
MM GEO-1: Incorporation of and compliance with the recommendations in the Project geotechnical
Investigation. All grading, construction and operations shall be conducted in conformance
with the recommendations included in the Geotechnical Investigation for the Project site
prepared by Southern California Geotechnical Inc., specifically the Geotechnical
Investigation of Proposed Warehouse East Side of Dawson Road, 330± Feet South of
Ethanac Road Menifee, California for Core5 Industrial Partners, dated June 17, 2021.
Specific recommendations in the geotechnical investigation address the following and
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shall be incorporated into the final Project plans and construction -level geotechnical
report:
1. Removal of undocumented fill soils in their entirety and any soils disturbed during
site stripping and demolition operations (remedial grading) and replace these
materials as compacted structural fill soils.
2. Proper moisture conditioning of all building pad subgrade soils to a moisture
content of 2 to 4 percent above the ASTM D-1557 optimum during site grading.
In addition to adequately moisture conditioning the subgrade soils and fill soils
during grading, special care shall be taken to maintaining moisture content of
these soils at 2 to 4 percent above the optimum moisture content. This will
require the contractor to frequently moisture condition these soils throughout
the grading process, unless grading occurs during a period of relatively wet
weather, as determined by the City Engineer.
3. Additional soluble sulfate testing shall be conducted by a qualified geologist at
the completion of rough grading and prior to issuance of a building permit to
verify the soluble sulfate concentrations of the soils which are present at pad
grade within the building area. If soluble sulfate concentrations above 0.10
percent are present, specialized concrete mix designs shall be required to reduce
degradation of concrete which comes into contact with these soils. A qualified
geologist will determine the specialized concrete mix for construction, if needed,
upon results of lab testing of soluble sulfate soils.
4. Due to the presence of corrosive soils on site for iron and copper piping,
polyethylene protection for cast iron or ductile iron pipes shall be required.
5. Demolition of the existing CAB pavements and canopy in the northern region of
the site is required. Additionally, any existing improvements that will not remain
in place for use with the new development shall be removed in their entirety. This
shall include all utilities, and any other subsurface improvements associated with
the existing pavements. Debris resultant from demolition shall be disposed of off -
site. Alternatively, the existing CAB may be re -used as compacted fill, provided
they are cleaned from any debris or organic content, and well mixed with sandy
soils. Mixing CAB with clayey soils is not recommended.
Initial site stripping shall include removal of any surficial vegetation from the
unpaved areas of the site. This shall include any weeds, grasses, shrubs, and trees.
Root systems associated with the trees shall be removed in their entirety, and the
resultant excavations shall be backfilled with compacted structural fill soils. Any
organic materials shall be removed and disposed of off -site, or in non-structural
areas of the property. The actual extent of site stripping shall be determined in
the field by the geotechnical engineer, based on the organic content and stability
of the materials encountered.
6. Remedial grading shall be performed within the proposed building area in order
to remove the existing undocumented fill soils, any soils disturbed during
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demolition, and a portion of the near -surface native alluvium. Based on
conditions encountered at the boring locations, the existing soils within the
proposed building area are recommended to be over -excavated to a depth of at
least 3 feet below existing grades and to a depth of at least 3 feet below proposed
building pad subgrade elevations, whichever is greater. The depth of the over -
excavation shall also extend to a depth sufficient to remove all undocumented fill
soils and soils disturbed during site striping and demolition. Within the influence
zones of the new foundations, the over -excavation shall extend to a depth of at
least 2 feet below proposed foundation bearing grade.
The over -excavation areas shall extend at least 5 feet beyond the building and
foundation perimeters, and to an extent equal to the depth of fill placed below
the foundation bearing grade, whichever is greater. If the proposed structure
incorporates any exterior columns (such as for a canopy or overhang) the area of
over -excavation shall also encompass these areas.
Following completion of the over -excavation, the subgrade soils within the
building area shall be evaluated by the geotechnical engineer to verify their
suitability to serve as the structural fill subgrade, as well as to support the
foundation loads of the new structure. This evaluation shall include proof -rolling
and probing to identify any soft, loose, or otherwise unstable soils that must be
removed. Some localized areas of deeper excavation may be required if
additional fill materials or loose, porous, or low -density native soils are
encountered at the base of the over -excavation.
After a suitable over -excavation subgrade has been achieved, the exposed soils
shall be scarified to a depth of at least 12 inches and moisture conditioned to
achieve a moisture content of 2 to 4 percent above optimum moisture content.
The subgrade soils shall then be recompacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM
D-1557 maximum dry density. The building pad area may then be raised to grade
with previously excavated soils or imported structural fill.
7. The existing soils within the areas of any proposed retaining walls and site walls
shall be over -excavated to a depth of 2 feet below foundation bearing grade and
replaced as compacted structural fill as discussed above forthe proposed building
pad. Any undocumented fill soils or disturbed native alluvium within any of these
foundation areas shall be removed in their entirety. The over -excavation areas
shall extend at least 2 feet beyond the foundation perimeters, and to an extent
equal to the depth of fill below the new foundations. Any erection pads for tilt -
up concrete walls are considered to be part of the foundation system. Therefore,
these over -excavation recommendations are applicable to erection pads. The
over -excavation subgrade soils shall be evaluated by the geotechnical engineer
prior to scarifying, moisture conditioning to within 2 to 4 percent above the
optimum moisture content, and recompacting the upper 12 inches of exposed
subgrade soils. The previously excavated soils may then be replaced as
compacted structural fill.
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If the full lateral recommended remedial grading cannot be completed for the
proposed retaining walls and site walls located along property lines, the
foundations for those walls shall be designed using a reduced allowable bearing
pressure. Furthermore, the contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect
the adjacent improvements during rough grading. Specialized grading
techniques, such as A-B-C slot cuts, will likely be required during remedial grading.
The geotechnical engineer of record shall be contacted if additional
recommendations, such as shoring design recommendations, are required during
grading.
8. Subgrade preparation in the new flatwork, parking and drive areas shall initially
consist of removal of all soils disturbed during stripping and demolition
operations.
The geotechnical engineer shall then evaluate the subgrade to identify any areas
of additional unsuitable soils. Any such materials shall be removed to a level of
firm and unyielding soil. The exposed subgrade soils shall then be scarified to a
depth of 12± inches, moisture conditioned to 2 to 4 percent above the optimum
moisture content, and recompacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. Based on the presence of variable strength surficial soils
throughout the site, it is expected that some isolated areas of additional over -
excavation may be required to remove zones of lower strength, unsuitable soils.
The grading recommendations presented above for the proposed flatwork,
parking and drive areas assume that the owner and/or developer can tolerate
minor amounts of settlement within these areas. The grading recommendations
presented above do not mitigate the extent of undocumented fill or
compressible/collapsible native alluvium in the flatwork, parking and drive areas.
As such, some settlement and associated pavement distress could occur. If the
owner cannot tolerate the risk of such settlements, the flatwork, parking and
drive areas shall be over -excavated to a depth of 2 feet below proposed
pavement subgrade elevation, with the resulting soils replaced as compacted
structural fill.
9. Fill soils shall be placed in thin (6± inches), near -horizontal lifts, moisture
conditioned (or air dried) to 2 to 4 percent above the optimum moisture content,
and compacted.
a. On -site soils may be used for fill provided they are cleaned of any debris
to the satisfaction of the geotechnical engineer.
b. All grading and fill placement activities shall be completed in accordance
with the requirements of the latest CBC and the grading code of the
e+#yCity of Menifee.
C. All fill soils shall be compacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. Fill soils shall be well mixed.
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d. Compaction tests shall be performed periodically by the geotechnical
engineer as random verification of compaction and moisture content.
These tests are intended to aid the contractor. Since the tests are taken
at discrete locations and depths, they may not be indicative of the entire
fill and therefore shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to
meet the job specifications.
10. All imported structural fill shall consist of very low expansive (El < 20),
well graded soils possessing at least 10 percent fines (that portion of the
sample passing the No. 200 sieve).
11. All utility trench backfill shall be compacted to at least 90 percent of the
ASTM D-1557 maximum dry density. As an alternative, a clean sand
(minimum Sand Equivalent of 30) may be placed within trenches and
compacted in place (jetting or flooding is not recommended). Compacted
trench backfill shall conform to the requirements of the local grading
code, and more restrictive requirements may be indicated by the City of
Menifee. All utility trench backfills shall be witnessed by the geotechnical
engineer. The trench backfill soils shall be compaction tested where
possible; probed and visually evaluated elsewhere.
12. Utility trenches which parallel a footing, and extending below a 1h:1v
(horizontal to vertical) plane projected from the outside edge of the
footing shall be backfilled with structural fill soils, compacted to at least
90 percent of the ASTM D-1557 standard. Pea gravel backfill should not
be used for these trenches.
13. Any soils used to backfill voids around subsurface utility structures, such
as manholes or vaults, shall be placed as compacted structural fill. If it is
not practical to place compacted fill in these areas, then such void spaces
may be backfilled with lean concrete slurry.
Additional site testing and final design evaluation shall be conducted by the
Project geotechnical consultant to refine and enhance these requirements. The
Project Applicant/Developer shall require the Project geotechnical consultant to
assess whetherthe requirements in that report need to be modified or refined to
address any changes in the Project features that occur prior to the start of
grading. If the Project geotechnical consultant identifies modifications or
refinements to the requirements, the Project Applicant/Developer shall require
appropriate changes to the final Project design and specifications. Design,
grading, and construction shall be performed in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Menifee Municipal Code and the California Building
Code applicable atthe time of grading, appropriate local grading regulations, and
the requirements of the Project geotechnical consultant as summarized in a final
written report, subject forte review by the City of Menifee City Engineer, or
designee, prior to commencement of grading activities.
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Grading plan review shall also be conducted by the City of Menifee City Engineer
or designee prior to the start of grading to verify that the requirements developed
during the geotechnical design evaluation have been appropriately incorporated
into the Project plans. Design, grading, and construction shall be conducted in
accordance with the specifications of the Project Geotechnical Consultant as
summarized in a final report based on the California Building Code applicable at
the time of grading and building, and the City of Menifee's Municipal Code. On -
site inspection during grading shall be conducted by the Project geotechnical
consultant and the City of Menifee City Engineer, or designee, to ensure
compliance with geotechnical specifications as incorporated into project plans.
Prior to final of grading permits, the Project geotechnical engineer shall submit a
Final Testing and Observation Geotechnical Report for Rough Grading to the City
of Menifee City Engineer, or designee.
Page 4.9-6, First Paragraph
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) shows the Project site being covered by one map panel:
06065C2060H (effective 8/18/2014).5 Based on a review of this map panel, t4e Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR) 17-09-1814P went into effect 3/19/2018 and identifies the northern half of
the Project site within the 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard, Areas of 1% annual chance flood with
average depth less than one foot or with drainage areas of less than one square,^` ��^
, identified as
Zone X. The southern half of the Project site is located within an area of minimal flood hazard, identified
as Zone X. Additionally, a small portion of Antelope Road, adjacent to the northeastern
corner of the Project site, is located within a special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the one
percent annual chance flood, identified as Zone A. The one percent annual chance flood is also referred
to as the base flood or 100-year flood. Zone A are areas for which no base flood elevations have been
determined (refer to Exhibit 4.9-2).
Page 4.9-19, Second Paragraph
The ^^.�oheasteFenorthern half peFtien of the Project site is largely WithiR aR aFea ef 1°
within the 0.2% Annual Chance Flood
Hazard Areas of 1% annual chance flood with average depth less than one foot or with drainage areas of
less than one square, identified as Zone X. The 1-percent annual chance flood is also referred to as the
base flood or 100-year flood. The southern half of the Project site is located within an area of minimal
flood hazard. identified as Zone X. Additionally a small portion of Antelope Road, adjacent to T-4ethe
sewtR,.esteF.rnortheastern cornerpertien of the Project site, is located within a special flood hazard area
subject to inundation by the one percent annual chance flood area of minimal flood hazard, identified as
Zone A. The one percent annual chance flood is also referred to as the base flood or 100-year flood. Zone
A are areas for which no base flood elevations have been determined.
Page 4.9-20, MM HYD-3
MM HYD-3: Prior to issuance of off -site grading permits, the tentative parcel maps, off -site grading
plans, and final drainage study shall demonstrate compliance with applicable City atd
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GeuRtydrainage plans and " , design guidelines and FegWlatieBS including but not
limited to City of Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.26 Grading Regulations and at the
discretion of the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
Page 4.9-20, Second Paragraph, Is' and 2nd Sentences
As stated above, ^.,QFtheaste;,=,northern half of the Project site is largely
within the 0.2%Annual Chance Flood Hazard, Areas
of 1% annual chance flood with average depth less than one foot or with drainage areas of less than one
square • identified as Zone X. The southern half of the Proiect site is located within an area of minimal
flood hazard, identified as Zone X. Additionally, a small portion of Antelope Road, adjacent teethe
seuthwestemnortheastern cornerpw4iaA of the Project site, is located within a special flood hazard area
subject to inundation by the one percent annual chance flood, identified as Zone A.
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7.6 Wildfire
Impact 7.6-1: If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire
hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
Level of Significance: No Impact
Construction and Operations
According to CAL FIRE's Fire and Resource Assessment Program FHSZ Viewer,' the Project site is not
located in or near a State Responsibility Area (SRA); the nearest SRA to the Protect site located
approximately 1.3 miles to the northeast of the Project site, north of the intersection of Menifee Road
and Mapes Road. The Project site is located in a Local Responsibility Area. In addition the Project site
does not contain lands classified as a very high fire hazard severity zone (VHFHSZ). The closest VHFHSZ is
located approximately 1.5 miles to the southeast of the Project site, south of McCall Boulevard and
encompassesthe Menifee mountains. Review of Exhibit S-6: High Fire Hazard Areas ofthe Citv's GP further
supports the finding that the Project site is not located in or near an SRA and the Project site is not within
a VHFHSZ.'` Therefore, no impact associated with the substantial impairment of an adopted emergency
response plan would occur.
Impact 7.6-2: Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks and
thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
Level of Significance: No Impact
' CAL FIRE. (2023). Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility Area. Available at https://calOre-
forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=988d431a42b2a2b29d89597ab693d008 (accessed November 2023).
' City of Menifee. (2013). City of Menifee General Plan Exhibit 5-6: High Fire Hazard Areas. Available at:
httos://www.citvofinenifee.us/DocumentCenter/View/1033/5-6 HighFifeHazardAreas H00913?bidld= (accessed November 2023)
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Refer to Impact 7.6-1 above. The Project site is not located in or near an SRA and the Project site does not
contain lands classified as VHFHSZs. The Protect would not exacerbate wildfire risks or expose Project
occupants to pollutant concentrations or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire. Therefore, no impact
would occur.
Impact 7.6-3: Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads,
fuel breaks emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may
exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the
environment?
Level of Significance: No Impact
Construction and Operations
Refer to Impact 7.6-1 above. The Project site is not located in or near an SRA and does not contain lands
classified as VHFHSZs. The Project would include construction of warehouse facilities, with parking and
landscaping included. Construction and operation of the Project would not increase the risk of fire nor
would it require the installation/maintenance of infrastructure that would exacerbate fire risk. Therefore,
no impact would occur.
Impact 7.6-4: Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream
flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post -fire slope instability, or drainage
changes?
Level of Significance: No Impact
Construction and Operations
Refer to Impact 7.6-1 above. The Project site is not located in or near an SRA and does not contain lands
classified as VHFHSZs. Because the site is located within an urbanized area, it would not expose people or
structures to significant risks as a result of runoff, post -fire slope instability, or drainage changes.
Therefore, no impact would occur.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 FINDINGS OF FACT
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that the environmental impacts of a project be
examined and disclosed prior to approval of a project. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), No
public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has been certified which identifies one
or more significant environmental effects of the project unless the public agency makes one or more
written findings for each of those significant effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale
for each finding. The possible findings are:
1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR [referred to
in these Findings as "Finding 1"].
2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency
and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency
or can and should be adopted by such other agency [referred to i- -
3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, I V 11�' I
employment opportunities for highly trained wo
or project alternatives identified in the final EIR
Having received, reviewed and considered the Mott
Clearinghouse (SCH) # 2022120083; as well as all other inf
matter, the following Findings Regarding the CEQA DocumE
City of Menifee (City).
1.2 DOCUMENT FORMAT
These Findings have been categorized into the following se(
1) Section 1.0 provides an introduction to these Findi
2) Section 2.0 provides a summary of the Project, over y dcuons required
for the Project, and a statement of Project objectives.
3) Section 3.0 provides a summary of those activities that have preceded the consideration of the
Findings for the Project as part of the environmental review process, and a summary of public
participation in the environmental review for the Project.
4) Section 4.0 sets forth findings regarding those potentially significant environmental impacts
identified in the CEQA Documents which the City has determined to be less than significant
with the implementation of Project design features.
5) Section 5.0 sets forth findings regarding those significant or potentially significant
environmental impacts identified in the CEQA Documents which the City has determined can
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feasibly be mitigated to a less than significant level through the imposition of mitigation
measures included in the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Project.
6) Section 6.0 sets forth findings for significant and unavoidable project impacts.
7) Section 7.0 sets forth findings regarding growth -inducing impacts.
8) Section 8.0 sets forth findings regarding alternatives to the Project.
9) Section 9.0 contains findings regarding the MMRP for the Project.
10) Section 10.0 contains other relevant findings adopted by the City with respect to the Project.
11) Section 11.0 contains the Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Project.
12) Section 12.0 contains information pertaining to the certification of the Final EIR.
The Findings set forth in each section herein are supported by findings and facts identified in the
administrative record of the Project.
1.3 CUSTODIAN AND LOCATION OF RECORDS
The documents and other materials that constitute the administrative record for the City's actions
regarding the Project are located at the City of Menifee Community Development Department,
29844 Haun Road, Menifee, California 92586. The City is the custodian of the administrative record for
the Project.
2.0 PROJECT SUMMARY
2.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION
The Project is generally located southeast of the Interstate 215/Ethanac Road interchange in the City of
Menifee, County of Riverside, State of California. The Project is generally bounded by Business Park and
Heavy Industrial properties, a Riverside County Flood Control channel, Southern California Edison (SCE)
utility corridor, and Mclaughlin Road to the south; commercial, non -conforming residential uses and
Ethanac Road beyond to the north; Antelope Road to the east; and Dawson Road to the west. The Project
site is comprised of eight parcels total (Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 331-150-036, 331-150-037, 331-
150-039, 331-150-040, 331-150-041, 331-150-042, 331-150-044, 331-150-045).
The majority of the Project site consists of vacant, undeveloped land that has been subject to a variety of
anthropogenic disturbances associated with prior ground disturbance activities and discing. The northeast
portion of the site (APN: 331-150-045) includes the Sahara Scaffold Yard (i.e., commercial uses) that is
currently in operation. The Project would include the construction of concrete tilt -up building that would
total 1,138,638 square feet (including 10,000 square feet of office space, and 200,000 square feet of
mezzanine) and proposes a structural height of approximately 50 feet, 616 automobile parking spaces,
and 284 truck trailer parking spaces. The Project site is approximately 44 net -acres.
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Associated facilities and improvements of the Project include loading dock doors, on -site landscaping, and
related on -site and off -site improvements (roadway improvements, sewer, storm drain, utilities).
2.2 DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS
The City is the Lead Agency under CEQA and is responsible for reviewing and certifying the adequacy of
the EIR for the Project. It is expected that the City, at a minimum, would consider the data and analyses
contained in this EIR when making their permit determinations. Prior to development of the Project,
discretionary permits and approvals must be obtained from local, state and federal agencies, as listed
below.
TPM No. 38432 (PLN22-0114) proposes to combine (APNs 331-150-036, 331-150-037, 331-150-039,
331-150-040, 331-150-041, 331-150-042, 331-150-044, 331-150-045) into one parcel for a total of 46.33
gross acres and 43.94 net -acres.
Plot Plan No. PLN22-0115 proposes to construct one concrete tilt -up building totaling 1,138,638 sq. ft.
which includes 10,000 sq. ft. of office, 928,638 sq. ft. of ground floor warehouse and 200,000 sq. ft. of
mezzanine space on an approximately 43.94 net -acre project site. The building proposes a structural
height of approximately 50 feet and includes 616 automobile parking spaces, 284 truck trailer parking
spaces, and 128 dock doors.
Other permits required for the Project may include, but are not limited to, the following: issuance of
encroachment permits for driveways, sidewalks, and utilities; security and parking area lighting;
building permits; grading permits; tenant improvement permits; and permits for new utility
connections.
2.3 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
The following objectives have been established for the Project by the City and Project applicant:
• Objective 1: Develop an industrial project that conforms to the City's General Plan and the
Menifee North Specific Plan.
Objective 2: Provide a new development that will generate a positive fiscal balance for the City
moving forward.
Objective 3: Design and build a Class -A institutional quality industrial project that will attract high
end tenants and increase the City's tax base.
• Objective 4: Generate employment opportunities within the City while improving the local
balance of housing to job ratio.
Objective 5: Facilitate the movement of goods and services for the benefit of local and regional
economic growth.
Objective 6: Develop a warehouse project adjacent to transportation corridors, truck routes, local
amenities, and the nearby Interstate 215 Freeway and Highway 74 for employee convenience and
efficiencies of transporting goods.
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Objective 7: Improve public safety and traffic flow in North Menifee with roadway and
infrastructure improvements.
Objective 8: Provide enhanced landscaping along projectfrontage streets in landscaping setbacks.
Objective 9: Provide the backbone infrastructure for future growth and prosperity of the
surrounding benefit area that will serve the immediate and long term needs of the community.
• Objective 10: Provide a warehouse project in proximity to other warehouse uses on industrial
zoned land.
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A Notice of Preparation (NOP) was distributed for the Project by the City on December 6, 2022.
Additionally, the State of California Clearinghouse issued a project number for the Project, SCH #
2022120083. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082, the NOP was circulated to interested
agencies, groups, and individuals for a period of 30 days, during which comments were solicited and
received, pertaining to environmental issues/topics that the Draft EIR should evaluate. These NOP
responses were considered in the preparation of the Draft EIR, which upon release, was made available
to all Responsible/Trustee Agencies and interested groups and individuals, as required under CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15105 and 15087.
The State -mandated public review of the Draft EIR began on September 29, 2023, and concluded
November 13, 2023, (46 days). The Final EIR includes a Response to Comments package, which presents
all written comments received during the public review period of the Draft EIR and includes responses to
these comments and associated changes made to the EIR.
The EIR includes any exhibits or appendices thereto, the list of persons, organizations and public agencies
which commented on the EIR, the comments which were received by the City regarding the EIR, and the
City's written responses to comments raised in the public review and comment process, all of which are
incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
15084, the EIR has been reviewed and analyzed by the City of Menifee as the lead agency with respect to
the Project and the EIR. The following findings for the Project and each fact in support of a finding are
thus based upon substantial evidence in the record.
4.0 FINDINGS REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
DETERMINED TO HAVE NO IMPACTS OR BE LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT
The City finds, based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.0 of the Draft EIR, dated September 2023,
as the following environmental effects of the Project either have no impact or the impacts are less than
significant, and, therefore, no mitigation measures are required. The City hereby finds that existing
regulatory requirements, policies, and/or Project conditions have been identified and incorporated into
the Project which avoids or substantially lessens the potentially significant effect on the environment to
a less than significant level.
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4.1 AESTHETICS
Impact 4.1-1: Less than Significant Impact
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The Project will not significantly impact views of 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. Notably, the warehouse building is contemplated to have a
structural height of approximately 50 feet. Portions of the parapet wall would exceed 50 feet to
completely screen all rooftop equipment and to provide roof height offsets for an overall enhanced
building facade on all sides. The warehouse building would be consistent with the allowed building height
identified in the Menifee North Specific Plan. Although the Project would be taller than the surrounding
structures, the building structural roof height would not exceed the maximum 50 feet height and would
be setback in accordance with the design standards of the Menifee North SP. Moreover, the Project would
not significantly obscure views of this relatively close scenic vista to nearby residents or motorists
traversing along Dawson Road, Antelope Road, and Ethanac Road because the Project would be consistent
with the allowed building height and setbacks (Draft EIR, p. 4.1-10). For these reasons and the reasons
discussed in the EIR, the Project's impacts on scenic vistas would be less than significant, and no mitigation
relating to this issue is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not significantly affect scenic vistas. Potential aesthetic
impacts to scenic views are considered less than significant. Consequently, no mitigation measures are
required for this less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.1-9 through 4.1-10.
Impact 4.1-2: No Impact
No adopted State of California (State) or Riverside County (County) scenic highways exist within the City.
The nearest officially designated state scenic highway is approximately 18 miles east of the Project site
(SH 74 from the west boundary of the San Bernardino National Forest to SH 111 in Palm Desert).
Therefore, construction and operation of the Project site would not damage or obstruct any scenic
resource (e.g., trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings) within a state scenic highway. (Draft EIR,
p. 4.1-10 through 4.1-11) For these reasons and for the reasons discussed in the EIR, the Project would
not substantially damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway, and no mitigation relating to this
issue is required. (Draft EIR, p. 4.1-10 through 4.1-11)
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not significantly affect scenic highways and corridors.
Potential aesthetic impacts to scenic highways and corridors are considered less than significant.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
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Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.1-10 through 4.1-11.
Impact 4.1-3: No Impact
The Project is in an urbanized area and is zoned as Menifee North Specific Plan (SP). Project construction
and operation would comply with the development standards and design standards and guidelines laid
out in the Menifee North SP. Standards and guidelines specific to scenic quality include the general
standards, PA 2 planning standards, and lighting standards. Through compliance with the Menifee North
SP development standards and design standards and guidelines, and GP goals and policies, the Project
would not conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not significantly affect the visual character of the City.
Potential impacts are considered less than significant. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required
for this no impact determination.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.1-11 through 4.1-13.
Impact 4.1-4: Less than Significant Impact
The Project will require minimal construction -related lighting, as the majority of the construction of the
Project would be during daytime hours of construction permitted by the City's Municipal Code. Once
operational, all lighting at the Project site would be directed and/or shielded to prevent the light from
adversely affecting adjacent properties, and no structures or features would be permitted that create
adverse glare effects pursuant to the Menifee North Specific Plan which references Section 10.4.
Development Standards for Article XII M-H Zone of Ordinance No. 348, all lighting, including spotlights,
floodlights, electrical reflectors, and other means of illumination for signs, structures, landscaping,
parking, loading, unloading and similar areas shall be focused, directed, and arranged to prevent glare or
direct illumination on streets or adjoining property. Thus, consistent with Section 10.4, as well as Article
XVIII General Provisions of Ordinance No. 348, all lighting shall be indirect, hooded, and positioned so as
not to reflect onto adjoining property or public streets.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. Potential impacts are considered less than
significant. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.1-13 through 4.1-14.
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4.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
Impacts 7.2-1, 7.2-2, 7.2-3, 7.2-4, and 7.2-5: No Impact
No Project actions were concluded to be less than significant, but rather designated as not having an
impact as the site does not contain Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance, there are no lands within the City that are currently under a Williamson Act contract or zoned
for agricultural use, and there is no forest or timberland present on the Project site that could be lost from
Project implementation.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to prime farmland, unique
farmland or farmland of statewide importance beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. No potential
impacts are anticipated to occur. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this no impact
determination.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR, pages 7-1 through 7-3.
4.3 AIR QUALITY
Impact 4.2-4: Less than Significant Impact
The Project does not involve any of the land uses that would result in emissions, such as those leading to
odors, that would adversely affect a substantial number of people. The Project would also be required to
comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 402 to prevent occurrences of
public nuisances. Therefore, the Project would not create objectionable odors, and no impact would
occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from the emissions of other
emissions beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. No impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.2-35 through 4.2-36.
4.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Impact 4.3-2 and 4.3-3: No Impact
No jurisdictional drainage features, riparian/riverine areas, or vernal pools were identified on or
immediately bordering the Project site. No blueline streams or, ponded areas, pits, or water features have
been documented on the topographic maps for the Project site. Therefore, regulatory approvals from the
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will not be required for implementation of the Project.
One artificially created drainage occurs along the northern boundary of the Project site, traversing the
site from east to west. This feature is fed by stormwater runoff during storm events via twelve 18-inch
culverts beneath Antelope Road and conveys flows westward to Dawson Road. Downstream flows
infiltrate at an undeveloped, vacant parcel immediately beyond Antelope Road. It was concluded that the
drainage did not replace an existing blueline stream. Further, the drainage does not support any riparian
vegetation or suitable habitat for riparian wildlife species, as vegetation with the feature is consistent with
the surrounding disturbed area. The drainage is isolated, as it begins at the railroad northeast of the
Project site and terminates on the northwest corner, with no connectivity to downstream waters. The
drainage feature only receives water from direct precipitation during and following storm events.
Additionally, a concrete lined flood control channel extends along the southern boundary of the site, that
was installed between 2014 and 2016, as part of a large retrofitting of the flood control infrastructure in
the vicinity of the site. The concrete lined storm drain receives storm flows form the area east of the
intersection of Case Road and Palomar Road, and did not replace an existing blueline stream. Therefore,
these manmade features do not qualify as jurisdictional by the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW). Connecting the off -site drainage culvert, northeast of the Project site, into the flood control
channel south of the Project site would not result in impacts to jurisdictional waters, and regulatory
approvals will not be required. Further, site development will not result in impacts to riparian/riverine
habitats and a Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP) will not be
required under the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for the
loss of riparian/riverine habitat. Further, no sensitive habitats were identified within the Project site. Thus,
no sensitive natural communities will be impacted from Project implementation. Accordingly,
development of the Project and off -site improvement areas would not result in impacts to
riparian/riverine habitats and DBESP would not be required for the loss of riparian/riverine habitat from
development of the Project. No impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to riparian habitat or other
sensitive natural community, nor would the Project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally
protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means, beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. No
impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.3-23 through 4.3-24.
Impact 4.3-4: No Impact
The Project site has not been identified as occurring in a wildlife corridor or linkage. The nearest linkage
to the Project site, as identified by the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), occurs
approximately 1.65 miles to the northwest of the Project in association with the San Jacinto River. The
Project would be confined to existing areas that have been heavily disturbed and are isolated from
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regional wildlife corridors. Therefore, the Project site does not function as a major wildlife movement
corridor or linkage. As such, implementation of the Project is not expected to have a significant impact to—,
wildlife movement opportunities or prevent local wildlife movement through the area. Due to the lack of
any identified impacts to wildlife movement, migratory corridors or linkages or native wildlife nurseries,
no mitigation is required. Therefore, impacts to wildlife corridors or linkages would not occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant
impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.3-24.
Impact 4.3-5: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would be developed in compliance with the Menifee GP Open Space and Conservation
Element's goals and policies pertaining to the conservation of biological resources. Goal OSC-8 protects
biological resources and Policy OCS-8-5 calls for the recognition of the impacts new development would
have on the City's natural resources and to identify ways to reduce these impacts. The Menifee MC
Chapter 9.200: Tree Preservation, requires all development to, "protect trees, considered to be a valuable
community resource, from indiscriminate cutting or removal, to ensure and enhance public health, safety
and welfare through proper care, maintenance and preservation of trees. Such landscaping, irrigation
systems and tree preservation represent a substantial investment in and potential benefit to the
community. Heritage trees such as those with certain characteristics (age, size, species, location, historical
influence, aesthetic quality or ecological value) are subject to special attention and preservation efforts."
However the Project does not contain any trees that would be subject to the Menifee MC's tree
preservation ordinance. Therefore, adherence with the Menifee GP goals and policies pertaining to the
protection of biological resources would ensure that impacts are less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with
established conservation plans beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.3-24 through 4.3-25.
4.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
Impact 4.4-3: Less than Significant Impact
No formal cemeteries are on or near the Project site. Most Native American human remains are found in
association with prehistoric archaeological sites. Given the very low potential for the Project's ground -
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disturbing activities to encounter archaeological remains, human remains to be potentially encountered
are considered low. Notwithstanding, if previously unknown human remains are discovered during the
Project's ground -disturbing activities, a substantial adverse change in the significance of such a resource
could occur. In such event, COA-CUL-1 and COA-CUL-2 would be implemented.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not disturb human remains beyond those concluded in the
Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated with compliance with applicable COAs.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.4-16.
4.6 ENERGY
Impact 4.5-1: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would comply with the applicable Title 24 standards. Compliance itself with applicable Title
24 standards would ensure that the Project energy demands would not be inefficient, wasteful, or
otherwise unnecessary. Therefore, potential impacts are considered less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to the wasteful or
inefficient energy use beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.5-9 through 4.5-16.
act 4.5-2: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would be required to comply with these existing energy standards. Compliance with state and
local energy efficiency standards would ensure that the Project meets all applicable energy conservation
policies and regulations. As such, the Project would not conflict with applicable plans for renewable
energy or energy efficiency. SCAG's 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities
Strategy (RTP/SCS) or Connect SoCal, adopted in September 2020, integrates transportation, land use,
and housing to meet GHG reduction targets set by California Air Resources Board (CARB). The document
establishes GHG emissions goals for automobiles and light -duty trucks, as well as an overall GHG target
for the region consistent with both the target date of AB 32 and the post-2020 GHG reduction goals of SB
375. The Project would not conflict with the stated goals of the Connect SoCal. Potential impacts are
considered not significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
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The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts stemming from conflicts
with established renewable energy or energy efficiency plans beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR.
Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this
impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.5-16.
4.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Impact 4.6-1 (i) and 4.6-2 (ii): Less than Significant Impact
There are no known active or potentially active faults on or trending toward the Project site and the
Project site is not located within a mapped Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. Because there are no
known faults located on or trending towards the Project site, the Project would not directly or indirectly
cause potential substantial adverse effects involving rupture of a known earthquake fault. Additionally,
there was no evidence of faulting identified during the geotechnical investigation of the Project site. The
Project site is not subject to surface rupture of a known active fault; therefore, the possibility of significant
fault rupture on the Project site is considered to be low, and no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts regarding fault rupture or
strong seismic ground shaking beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.6-9 through 4.6-11.
Impact 4.6-3(iii) and 4.6-4 (iv): Less than Significant Impact
The Project site is located within a zone of low liquefaction susceptibility. Soil conditions encountered at
the boring locations consist of dense, well -graded, granular soils and very stiff to hard cohesive soils
extending to depths of 25± feet, which are not considered to be conducive to liquefaction. Based on
mapping performed by the County of Riverside and the lack of a historic high ground water table within
the upper 50± feet of the ground surface, liquefaction is not considered to be a design concern for this
Project. Therefore, Project development would not subject people or structures to liquefaction hazards,
and impacts including risk of loss, injury, or death would be less than significant. Additionally, the Project
site gently slopes west at a gradient. No extreme elevation differences exist in or around the Project site
that would potentially lead to landslide effects. According to the City's Liquefaction and Landslides map,
the Project site and the immediate area are not within a zone of generalized landslide susceptibility. The
Project area is also outside of the hazard zone for rockfall/debris-flow. The relatively flat topography of
the Project site along with its location outside of identified landslide susceptibility and rockfall/debris-flow
hazard areas would lead to a less than significant impact from occurring and no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
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The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts seismic ground failure or
landslides beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.6-11 through 4.6-12.
Impact 4.6-8: Less than Significant Impact
No septic tanks or other alternative wastewater disposal systems are proposed. A less than significant
impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from unstable soil beyond
those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.6-20.
4.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Significant and unavoidable greenhouse gas impacts. Refer to Section 4.7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions of
the Draft EIR and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
4.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Impact 4.8-3: Less than Significant Impact
The nearest operating school to the Project site is less than one -quarter mile to the northeast. Romoland
Elementary School is located at 25890 Antelope Road, Menifee, CA 92585. However, the types of
hazardous materials used during construction activities would be used in limited quantities and would be
subject to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the use, handling, or transport
of hazardous materials. Compliance with the regulatory framework would ensure Project construction
would not create a significant hazard to nearby schools due to the transport of any hazardous materials
on local roadways. During operations, the use of hazardous materials that would be routinely handled on -
site would be limited to cleaners, paints, and solvents typical for cleaning and keep -up and fertilizers and
pesticides for landscaping maintenance. These types of hazardous materials are not considered to be
significantly hazardous or acutely hazardous. Although the Project site is near a school, the Project's use
of hazardous materials during Project operations would adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local
regarding handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials. Therefore, the Project would not emit
hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within
one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school, a less than significant impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
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The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to being on a site
containing hazardous materials beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.8-27.
Impact 4.8-4: Less than Significant Impact
According to the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), the Project site is not included on the
hazardous sites list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.9. In addition, the Phase I
ESA (2022) did not identify any environmental concerns for the Project site. Therefore, impacts would be
less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from hazardous materials
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less
than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this
impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.8-28.
Impact 4.8-5: Less than Significant Impact
The Project site is located within Compatibility Zones D and E of the March Air Reserve Base (MARB).
Within Compatibility Zone E of the Airport Influence Area (AIA), residential density and non-residential
intensity are not restricted. Furthermore, based on the MARB Inland Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
— Map MA - 1 noise impacts are low to moderate and risk of accidents is low. Airspace protection is the
major concern in that aircraft pass over these areas while flying to, from, or around the March Air Reserve
Base. All new development shall be in accordance with the Compatibility Zone E regulations, and all state,
county, and local goals, policies, and regulations. Furthermore, the Notice of Preparation for the Project
was previously been transmitted to the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) on May 18, 2022. The ALUC
responded that the Project is nearly ten miles south of Runway 14/32, they do not anticipate any adverse
operational impacts associated with implementation of the Project. The ALUC also received the Notice of
Availability of the Draft EIR on September 29, 2023. Due to the Project being within Zones D & E and no
legislative actions being proposed, review by the ALUC is not required because the City is consistent with
the March ALUCP. Based on Table MA-2 of the March Air Reserve Base Inland Port Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan, projects located within Zone D are subject to COA-HAZ-1 and COA-HAZ-2, as noted in
the Draft EIR, would not result in a significant impact. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
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The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with public
or private airports beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.8-28 through 4.8-29.
Impact 4.8-6 Less than Significant Impact
The Project site does not contain any emergency facilities, nor does it serve as an emergency evacuation
route. During construction and long-term operation of the Project, adequate emergency access for
emergency vehicles would be maintained along public streets that abut the Project site. The City has
adopted an Emergency Operations Plan to identify evacuation routes, emergency facilities, and City
personnel and equipment available to effectively deal with emergency situations. No revisions to the
adopted Emergency Operations Plan would be required as a result of the Project.
Furthermore, response times from the Riverside County Fire Department Station 7 and 54 would not be
impaired by Project implementation because primary access to all major roads would be maintained
during construction of the Project, as discussed further in Section 4.12: Public Services.
Because both Project construction and operations would not disrupt or interfere with emergency access
to nearby roadways, would not interfere with the City's emergency response plan, and would comply with
design standards for emergency services, impacts would be less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not impair implementation or physically interfere with an
adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan beyond those concluded in the Draft
EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for
this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.8-29 through 4.8-30.
Impact 4.8-7 Less than Significant Impact
The Project site is located in a Local Responsibility Area and is not located within a State Responsibility
Area or a very high fire hazard severity zone. According to the City's High Fire Hazard Areas Map, neither
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) nor the City identify the Project site
within an area susceptible to wildland fires. The Project site and surrounding areas generally consist of
agricultural, commercial, transportation, or residential uses, which are generally not associated with
wildland fire hazards. The Project would comply with all applicable local and state regulations related to
fire safety, as evaluated through the City's standard development review process. Impacts would be less
than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
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The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts involving the exposure of
people or structures to the risk of wildland fires beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than
significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.8-30.
4.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Impact 4.9-2: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would construct on -site and off -site potable water and recycled water systems in accordance
with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) design standards to receive water services from EMWD.
Thus, the Project would utilize potable and recycled water and would not use any on -site or off -site
groundwater wells, nor any other groundwater extractive methods to service the Project. Furthermore,
the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) prepared by the EMWD also determined that EMWD does not plan
to develop new groundwater supplies for this Project. Therefore, the Project would not directly draw
water from the groundwater basin. Accordingly, implementation of the Project in this regard would not
substantially deplete or decrease groundwater supplies or directly impact groundwater supplies.
Additionally, while construction activities would introduce new impermeable surfaces to the Project site,
the Project would reduce the amount of runoff from the new impervious areas with implementation of
design measures in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). These measures include, but are not
limited to, LID BMPs and other stormwater drainage controls. The LIDs would be engineered to capture
and control run-off prior to being released downstream. This would increase the duration that water is
held on -site prior to being released to downstream receiving waters. This timed -release allows water to
slowly infiltrate the ground and helps facilitate recharge. In addition, LIDS that include permeable
materials, enable run-off to immediately infiltrate and begin the recharge process. Lastly, the Project site
also includes areas that would be landscaped with permeable surfaces in accordance with EMWD's Water
Efficient Guidelines for New Development, which also would facilitate groundwater recharge. Therefore,
with the required measures in place, the loss of the permeable area would not be substantial and
groundwater recharge would maintain pre -project conditions. The Project would not substantially deplete
groundwater supplies or substantially interfere with groundwater recharge. Impacts would be less than
significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from the reduction of
groundwater resources beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.9-18 and 4.9-19.
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Impact 4.9-7: Less than Significant Impact
The Project's components are not anticipated to obstruct groundwater facilities as groundwater facilities
are not planned by EMWD for this Project. Furthermore, the Project would not substantially deplete or
decrease groundwater supplies or directly impact groundwater supplies because the Project's proposed
BMPs would include design features that would assist in the recharge of groundwater supplies. Thus, the
Project would not conflict with the Hemet/San Jacinto Groundwater Management Plan or the West
Jacinto Groundwater Basin Management Plan. Therefore, a less than significant impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with
adopted water quality control plans or sustainable groundwater management plans beyond those
concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation
measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.9-22.
4.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING
Impact 4.10-1 No Impact
The Project will not be located in an established residential community, and it would not physically divide
any such community. The Project would occupy an area to be fully designated/classified as Menifee
North SP. More specificallythe Project is in PA 2 of the Menifee North SP which is designated for industrial
use. The Project's proposed warehousing uses would be consistent with established land use and zoning
designations. The Project would not involve the removal of vital roadways or points of connection for
residents but would improve Project area roadways. Therefore, development of the Project would not
divide an established community and no impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to established communities
beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. No impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation
measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.10-5 through 4.10-6.
Impact 4.10-2: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would not cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan,
policy, or regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. As set
forth in the EIR, regionally, the Project would comply with the goals and policies presented in Southern
California Association of Government's ("SCAG") Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities
Strategy ("RTP/SCS"). Locally, the Project would comply with the City's General Plan and its land use goals
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and policies, the City's Development Code, and the March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan. For these reasons and the reasons set forth in the EIR, the Project would have a less
than significant impact relating to this issue, and no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with
adopted land use policies beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.10-6 through 4.10-25.
4.12 MINERAL RESOURCES
Impact 7.3-1 and 7.3-2: No Impact
The Project site would be within an area of the City which is currently disturbed and partially developed.
None of the existing uses include mineral refinement or mining. No mineral resources have been identified
in or around the Project site. The previous uses at the Project site did not include mining activities or
mineral processing, and no active mining sites exist within the City. Therefore, the Project would not
interfere with any existing or potential mining activities. No impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to the loss of mineral
resources beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. No impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 7-3.
4.13 NOISE
Impact 4.11-1: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would not result in the generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies. Although sensitive uses may be
exposed to elevated noise levels during Project construction, these noise levels would be acoustically
dispersed throughout the Project site and not concentrated in one area near surrounding sensitive uses.
Therefore, the Project's construction activities would not result in a substantial temporary increase in
ambient noise levels. The Project would contribute to other proximate construction project noise impacts
if construction activities were conducted concurrently. The highest exterior noise level at residential
receptors would occur during the building construction phase and would be 68.4 dBA which is below the
FTA's 80 dBA threshold. Additionally, Project -generated noise levels at the nearest off -site properties
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would range from 38.6 dBA Leq to 46.5 dBA Leq during the daytime and would not exceed the Menifee
MC noise limit of 65 dBA Leq. Similarly, Project -generated noise levels during the nighttime would range
from 37.1 dBA Ldn to 44.3 dBA Leq and would not exceed the Menifee MC noise limit of 45 dBA Leq.
Lastly, the Project's cumulative off -site traffic noise levels between existing conditions and opening year
with the Project would be insignificant and therefore, a cumulatively significant impact would not occur.
As such, Project noise impacts from on -site operations would be less than significant. Lastly, off -site traffic
noise increases as a result of the Project, would not exceed the Normally Acceptable noise standard. As
such, traffic noise impacts from the Project would be less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not result in the generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established
in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies beyond those
concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation
measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.11-13 through 4.11-19.
Impact 4.11-2: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would notgenerate excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. The nearest
structure to the Project construction site is approximately 74 feet away. At 30 feet the vibration velocities
from construction equipment would not exceed 0.0677 in/sec PPV, which is below the FTA's 0.20 in/sec
PPV threshold for building damage and below the 0.4 in/sec PPV annoyance threshold. It is also
acknowledged that construction activities would occur throughout the Project site and would not be
concentrated at the point closest to the nearest structure. Additionally, the Project's truck movements
would be at low speed (not at freeway speeds) and would be over smooth surfaces (not under poor
roadway conditions), Project -related vibration associated with truck activity would not result in excessive
ground -borne vibrations; no vehicle -generated vibration impacts would occur. In addition, there are no
sources of substantial ground -borne vibration associated with the Project, such as rail or subways. The
Project would not create or cause any vibration impacts due to operations.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to excessive
groundborne vibrations beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.11-19 through 4.11-21.
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Impact 4.11-3: Less than Significant Impact
The closest airport to the Project site is the Perris Valley Aviation Airport located approximately 2.6 miles
to the northwest. Therefore, the Project is not within 2.0 miles of the Perris Valley airport, and it is outside
of the 55 CNEL noise contour. Additionally, there are no private airstrips located within the Project vicinity.
Therefore, the Project would not expose people working in the Project area to excessive airport- or
airstrip -related noise levels and no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts stemming from proximity
to airport land use plan areas or private airstrips beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than
significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.11-21.
4.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING
Impact 7.4-1: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in the area. The Project would
have a beneficial effect on the City's employment base by developing a site that is largely vacant with a
new industrial/warehouse facility with ancillary office space and mezzanine. Given that the current
unemployment rate for Riverside County is approximately 4.3 percent, it is reasonably assured that the
jobs would be filled by people living in the City, unincorporated County area, and surrounding
communities, such as Perris and Murrieta. The Project would occupy an area to be fully
designated/classified as Menifee North SP. The Project's proposed warehousing uses would be consistent
with established land use and zoning designations. Therefore, any growth associated with the Project is
planned and accounted for. Furthermore, the Project site is served by existing public roadways, and utility
infrastructure would be installed beneath the public rights -of -way that abut the Project site. As a result,
the Project would not be anticipated to induce substantial population growth in the Project area.
Therefore, impacts associated with substantial, unplanned population growth would be less than
significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from induced population
growth beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 7-3 and 7-4.
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Impact 7.4-2: No Impact
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No residential units currently exist on the Project site. The majority of the Project site consists of vacant,
undeveloped land that has been subject to a variety of anthropogenic disturbances associated with prior
ground disturbance activities and discing. As such, the Project would not displace substantial numbers of
existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere; therefore,
no impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from the displacement of
individuals or housing beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. No impacts are anticipated. Consequently,
no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 7-4.
4.15 PUBLIC SERVICES
Impact 4.12-1: Less than Significant Impact
The Project Applicant would be required to pay Development Impact Fees (DIFs) toward new fire facilities.
With payment of these fees, the Project would receive adequate fire protection service and would not
result in adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of or need for new or physically altered
fire protection facilities, and would not adversely affect service ratios, response times, or other
performance objectives. Because no fire protection facilities exist on the Project site, development of the
Project would not conflict with existing fire structures or require modification of fire protection facilities.
Compliance with applicable local and state regulations would ensure that Project implementation would
result in a less than significant impact to fire protection services.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to fire services beyond those
concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation
measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.12-7 through 4.12-8.
Impact 4.12-2: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would be subject to the applicable DIFs. Funding for the operation and maintenance of existing
services comes from the City's General Fund, Measure DD funds, and development impact fees. The
Project site would be adequately served by existing Menifee Police Department (MPD) facilities,
equipment, and personnel such that new facilities would not be required. Because the Project site is not
residential, although some calls for service are anticipated, the increase for police services would not be
significantly impacted due to construction and operation of the Project warehouse. Additionally,
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development of the site would increase property tax revenues to provide a source of funding to offset
any increases in demands for public services generated by the Project. Overall, impacts would be less than
significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to police services beyond
those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, nc
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.12-9.
Impact 4.12-3: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would not draw a substantial number of new residents to the districts and therefore, would
not indirectly generate school -aged students requiring public education. The Project does not include
residential land uses and would not directly introduce new school -age children within the Romoland
Unified School District ("RUSD") boundaries. Furthermore, the Project is not expected to draw a
substantial number of new residents to the surrounding area and would not, therefore, substantially
increase enrollment at RUSD schools. Because the Project would not directly generate students and is not
expected to indirectly draw a substantial number of students to the area, the Project would not cause or
contribute to a need to construct new or physically altered public school facilities. Although the Project
would not create a direct demand for public school services, RUSD currently requires school mitigation
impact fees of $0.56 per square foot for commercial/industrial developments. RUSD uses these fees to
pay for facility expansion and upgrades needed to serve new students. Additionally, DIFs from the Perris
Union High School District (within Perris) could be applicable at $0.1848 per square foot. Payment of these
fees in compliance with Government Code section 65996 fully addresses all impacts to school facilities.
For the foregoing reasons and the reasons discussed in the EIR, the Project would not result in a significant
impact relating to this issue, and no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to schools beyond those
concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation
measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.12-10.
Impact 4.12-4: Less than Significant Impact
Project implementation would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically altered park facilities, the need for new or physically altered park facilities,
the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios or other performance objectives. Because no park facilities exist on the Project site, the
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Project would not conflict with existing park structures or require modification of park facilities. Therefore,
Project implementation would result in a less than significant impact to park facilities.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to parks beyond those
concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation
measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.12-10 through 4.12-11.
Impact 4.12-5: Less than Significant Impact
Project implementation would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically altered other public facilities, need for new or physically altered other public
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios or other performance objectives. Because no public facilities exist on the Project
site, development of the Project would not conflict with existing public structures or require modification
of public facilities. Therefore, Project implementation would result in a less than significant impact to
other public facilities.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to other public facilities
beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.12-11.
4.16 RECREATION
Impact 7.5-1 and 7.5-2: No Impact
The Project is a non -sort warehouse building with office and mezzanine space that does not include any
recreational facilities and the Project applicant does not propose any residential development or other
land use that may generate a population that would increase the use of any existing neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities. Implementation of the Project would not result in the
increased use or substantial physical deterioration of an existing neighborhood or regional park.
Implementation ofthe Project would not have an adverse physical effect on the environment as it pertains
to construction/expansion of recreational facilities. Therefore, no impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
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The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate impacts due to the increased demand on
established parks beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. No impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 7-4 through 7-5.
4.17 TRANSPORTATION
Impact 4.13-1: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would include improvements to Ethanac Road, Dawson Road and Antelope Road that would
provide access to the Project. The Project's on -site perimeter circulation would be designed in compliance
with the Menifee MC development standards. Furthermore, the Project would include improvements for
Opening Year 2025 and Opening Year 2025 Cumulative Plus Project Conditions through a combination of
fee payments to help establish programs, construction of specific improvements, payment of fair -share
contribution toward future improvements, or a combination of these approaches.
Furthermore, the Project's development could result in an increased demand of public transportation as
employment opportunities increase. RTA, as the public transit agency for the area, would be responsible
for routinely reviewing and adjusting their ridership schedules and service destinations to accommodate
public demand. Thus, implementation of the Project would not conflict with local public transit services.
Overall, the Project would not conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy addressing the Project's
circulation system. Accordingly, impacts would be less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities beyond
those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.13-12 through 4.13-20.
Impact 4.13-2: Less than Significant Impact
The Project's Employment -Based VMT land use does not exceed the City's VMT threshold under any
project scenario, based on the City's VMT guidelines. The VMT per service population for the Project is
less than the City's VMT threshold. This finding should remain consistent whether the entirety of the
Project's VMT is considered, or if only the VMT within the City is considered. This is because both the
Project and the rest of the City, under which the threshold was developed, will have consistent travel
patterns and so the relative VMT per service population between the project and the remainder of the
City should remain consistent within the City. Therefore, it can be determined that under baseline
conditions, the Project effect on VMT would be considered a less -than -significant impact on VMT within
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the City. Therefore, under baseline conditions, the Project's effect on VMT would be less than significant
impact on VMT within the City. In addition, the City's VMT Guidelines state that the cumulative no project
shall reflect SCAG's adopted Connect SoCal. As such, if a project is consistent with the Connect SoCal, then
the cumulative impacts would be considered less than significant. The proposed land use is consistent
with the Menifee GP; therefore, the Project's cumulative VMT impact is considered less than significant.
The City provides Industrial Good Neighbor Policies for new industrial project sites. Although the Project's
VMT impact is considered to be less than significant, the Project would comply with the Industrial Good
Neighbor Policies which require Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures for industrial uses
with over 100 employees to reduce work -related vehicle trips. Overall, impacts concerning the Project's
VMT effects are less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts regarding conflicts with
CEQA transportation guidelines beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.13-21 through 4.13-22.
Impact 4.13-3: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would not include the use of any incompatible vehicles or equipment on -site, such as farm
equipment. All circulation improvements would be constructed as approved by the City's Public Works
Department. Additionally, the Project would be constructed in accordance with Menifee Municipal Code
Section 9.160.050. All structures shall be located to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire
protection and required off-street parking." In addition, all Project driveway intersections operate at an
acceptable LOS with implementation of the recommendations and would therefore not create unsafe
traffic conditions at these intersections. Sight distance at Project access points would comply with
applicable sight distance standards and no sharp curves are proposed as part of the Project design
(Menifee Municipal Code Section 9.160.060). Therefore, a less than significant impact would occur, and
no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from hazardous design
features beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft El R page 4.13-22.
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Impact 4.17-4: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would not result in adequate emergency access. During construction, access roads will be kept
and maintained in such condition to allow for safe passage of emergency response vehicles. The Project's
compliance with applicable City laws and regulations, along with its provision of access points, will ensure
that the Project's construction impacts relating to this issue will be less than significant. Emergency access
lanes would be provided around the perimeter of both buildings. Following compliance with RCFD access
requirements, adequate emergency access to the Project site would be provided. Project impacts
concerning emergency access would be less than significant and no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from impaired emergency
access beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.13-23.
4.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Impact 4.14-1: Less than Significant Impact
The City of Menifee sent letters to those interested tribes that requested notification from projects
occurring within the City pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 52. The following are the interested tribes:
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians;
• Pechanga Band of Indians;
• Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians; and
• Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians.
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) responded on June 30, 2022, and noted that the
Project area is not located within the boundaries of the ACBCI Reservation; however, it is within the Tribe's
Traditional Use Area. For this reason, the ACBCI Tribal Historic Preservation Office deferred to Soboba
Band of Luiseno Indians. The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians responded on July 12, 2022, and noted that
the Rincon Band is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the Project area. No consultation was
requested; however, working closely with the Pechanga Band of Indians is recommended as they may
have pertinent information. The Pechanga Band of Indians was consulted with on July 14, 2022,
October 3, 2022, January 25, 2023, and April 13, 2023. Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians was consulted with
on July 25, 2022, October 27, 2022, January 26, 2023, and April 18, 2023. Additionally, tribal
representatives from both Pechanga Band of Indians and Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians accompanied
BCR on a site walk in January 2023 and September 2023. Both tribes requested Standard Conditions of
Approval (COAs) to be a part of the Project. Based on consultation with local tribes, Standard Conditions
of Approval (COA) COA-CUL-1 through COA-CUL-7 (see Section 4.4: Cultural Resources) would ensure that
any impacts to potential tribal cultural resources would be less than significant.
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Additionally, if human remains are discovered during Project construction, the Project contractor would
be subject to either the State law regarding the discovery and disturbance of human remains or the Tribal
burial protocol. In either circumstance all destructive activity in the immediate vicinity shall halt and the
County Coroner shall be contacted pursuantto State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. If the remains
are determined to be of Native American origin, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall
be contacted. The NAHC will determine the Most Likely Descendant (MLD)and the City and Developer
would work with the designated MILD to determine the final disposition of the remains.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts on tribal cultural resources
beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.14-9 and 4.14-11.
4.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Impact 4.15-1: Less than Significant Impact
The Project site is currently substantially vacant with some existing adjacent unimproved roadways.
Adjacent and nearby uses, including residential and commercial developments, are served by existing
utilities, including electricity, natural gas, and wet and dry utilities but they have not been extended into
the Project site. Existing utilities would be extended and upgraded as needed during construction of
Project to serve the anticipated demands and to accommodate operation of the warehouse. All required
improvements and extensions to existing electrical, natural gas, or telecommunications utilities would
occur within the existing roadway rights -of -way adjacent to the Project site, including Antelope Road and
Dawson Road. All areas adjacent to the existing roadways are also disturbed and are within the overall
footprint of the Project.
Based on land use information provided by the developer and the lead agency, the actual average water
demand for the Project is estimated to be 27.09 AFY, which is well within the limits of the estimated
demand considered in the 2020 UWMP. Based on the Project water usage rate, the Project would
represent a nominal percentage of EMWD's present and future water supplies for both single- and
multiple -dry -year scenarios. As such, the Project would have sufficient water supplies. Additionally, based
on the incremental increase in demand that would result from implementation of the Project, impacts
would be less than significant.
To prevent stormwater and drainage impacts, the Project would include off -site improvements which
include storm drain lines running from an existing channel heading north on Antelope Road toward
Ethanac Road and a proposed storm drain line running from an existing channel heading north on Dawson
Road toward Ethanac Road. Proposed wastewater facilities would be below ground, within existing or
planned roadway rights -of -way, and as such are addressed in respective EIR section(s). Improvements to
facilitate service to the Project site would consist of tie-ins to the existing wastewater lines. All areas
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needed for improvement would occur in previously disturbed or areas already proposed to be disturbed.
Impacts would be less than significant. In consideration of existing requirements and EIR mitigation
measures, no significant impacts are anticipated with respect to Project wastewater facilities. Although
the Project would construct wastewater drainage facilities, a less than significant impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts from the increased demand
on public facilities beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.15-13 through 4.15-17.
Impact 4.15-2: Less than Significant Impacts
The Project's water service provider is anticipated to have adequate capacity to serve the projected
demands. Additionally, a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) was prepared by EMWD for the Project to
evaluate the existing and future demands on the water supply needed to be supplied from EMWD. The
WSA determined that adequate water is available to serve the Project. The Project would result in less
than significant impacts on services provided by the water service provider.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts to water supplies beyond
those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no
mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.15-17.
Impact 4.15-3: Less than Significant Impact
The Project's wastewater service provider is anticipated to have adequate capacity to treat the projected
demand. The Project is anticipated to cause a less than significant impact on services provided by the
wastewater service provider.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts regarding wastewater
treatment demand beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.15-17.
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Impact 4.15-4: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would be served by a landfill with sufficient remaining permitted capacity to accommodate
the Project's solid waste disposal needs. Therefore, the Project's solid waste disposal needs could be
accommodated at one or a combination of the disposal facilities discussed above. Operational activities
would be subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations for
solid waste, including those identified under CALGreen and Assembly Bill 939. The Project would result in
less than significant impacts concerning solid waste, and no mitigation is required.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts regarding solid waste
generation beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are anticipated.
Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.15-17 through 4.15-18.
Impact 4.15-5: Less than Significant Impact
The Project would be constructed in compliance with Government Code Section 5.408.1, the more
stringent of the code sections which requires that projects recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of
65 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with Government Code
Sections 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2 or 5.408.1.3; or meet a local construction and demolition waste
management ordinance, whichever is more stringent. As such a less than significant impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with
established solid waste policies beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.15-18 and 4.15-19.
4.20 WILDFIRE
Impact 7.6-1, 7.6-2, 7.6-3, 7.6-4: No Impact
According to CAL FIRE's Fire and Resource Assessment Program, FHSZ Viewer, the Project site is not
located in or near a State Responsibility Area (SRA). The Project site is located in a Local Responsibility
Area (LRA). In addition, the Project site does not contain lands classified as a very high fire hazard severity
zone (VHFHSZ). The closest VHFHSZ is located approximately 1.5 miles to the southeast of the Project site,
south of McCall Boulevard and encompasses the Menifee mountains. Therefore, no impact associated
with the substantial impairment of an adopted emergency response plan would occur. Because the site is
located within an urbanized area, it would not expose people or structures to significant risks as a result
of runoff, post -fire slope instability, or drainage changes. Additionally, the Project would not exacerbate
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wildfire risks or expose Project occupants to pollutant concentrations or the uncontrolled spread of a
wildfire, nor would it require the installation/maintenance of infrastructure that would exacerbate fire
risk. No impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate impacts to the following: established emergency
response or evacuation plans beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR; wildfire impacts beyond those
concluded in the Draft EIR; substantial impacts due to the installation of infrastructure beyond those
concluded in the Draft EIR; substantial post -fire flooding or landslide impacts beyond those concluded in
the Draft EIR. No impacts are anticipated. Consequently, no mitigation measures are required for this
impact.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 7-5.
5.0 FINDINGS REGARDING POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS WHICH CAN BE MITIGATED TO A
LEVEL OF LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT
The City finds, based upon the threshold criteria for significance presented in the Draft EIR, that all
potentially significant environmental effects of the Project can be avoided or reduced to insignificance
with feasible mitigation measures identified in the Draft EIR. No substantial evidence has been submitted
to or identified by the City that indicates that the following impacts would, in fact, occur at levels that
would necessitate a determination of significance.
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126(b), requires a description of any significant environmental effects that
cannot be avoided if the proposed Project is implemented.
5.1 AESTHETICS
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.3 AIR QUALITY
Impact 4.2-1: Less than Significant with Mitigation Applied
The Project is located within the SCAB, which is under the jurisdiction of the SCAQMD. The SCAQMD is
required, pursuant to the FCAA, to reduce emissions of criteria pollutants for which the SCAB is in
nonattainment. To reduce such emissions, the SCAQMD drafted the 2016 and 2022 AQMPs (AQMPs). The
AQMPs establish a program of rules and regulations directed at reducing air pollutant emissions and
achieving state (California) and national air quality standards. The AQMPs are a regional and multi -agency
effort including the SCAQMD, the CARB, the SCAG, and the EPA. The pollutant control strategies in the
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AQMPs are based on the latest scientific and technical information and planning assumptions, including
SCAG's 2016 Connect SoCal, updated emission inventory methodologies for various source categories,
and SCAG's latest growth forecasts. SCAG's latest growth forecasts were defined in consultation with local
governments and with reference to local general plans. The Project is subject to the SCAQMD's AQMPs.
To determine whether a project is consistent with the AQMPs, the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook
measures the Project against the following consistency criteria.
• Consistency Criterion No. 1: The Project will not result in an increase in the frequency or severity
of existing air quality violations, or cause or contribute to new violations, or delay the timely
attainment of air quality standards or the interim emissions reductions specified in the AQMPs.
• Consistency Criterion No. 2: The Project will not exceed the assumptions in the AQMPs, or
increments based on the years of the Project build -out phase.
The Project would not exceed construction emission standards with implementation of MM AQ-1.
Furthermore, mitigated operational emissions would not exceed the operational standards with
implementation of MM AQ-3. Thus, the Project is consistent with the first criterion. Concerning
Consistency Criterion No. 2, the AQMPs contain air pollutant reduction strategies based on SCAG's latest
growth forecasts, and SCAG's growth forecasts were defined in consultation with local governments and
with reference to local general plans. The Project would not result in a change of land use designations
reflected in the AQMPs and is therefore consistent with the AQMPs regional emissions inventory for the
SCAB and the second criterion. It is also noted that future tenant(s) of the Project site would also be
required to comply SCAQMD Rule 2305 (refer to South Coast Air Quality Management District under
Section 4.3.3 Regulatory Setting) which would reduce NOx and particulate matter emissions more than
what is currently assumed. The Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the AQMPs
or any applicable air quality plan. A less than significant impact would occur in this regard.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
herebyfinds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance with
MMs AQ-1 through AQ-4.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.2:AirQuality of the Draft EIR, which
is incorporated herein by reference, the following Mitigation Measures are feasible and are made binding
through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially significant impacts to
less than significant.
MM AQ 1 The Project applicant shall be required to use paints, architectural coatings, and
industrial maintenance coatings that have volatile organic compound levels of less
than 10 g/L. All specifications, plans, and/or details necessary to verify compliance
shall be included in the Project's applicable construction drawings. Prior to issuance
of a building permit, the City of Menifee Building and Safety Division shall confirm
that plans include the following specifications:
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• All architectural coatings will be super -compliant low VOC paints.
• Recycle leftover paint. Take any leftover paint to a household hazardous waste
center; do not mix leftover water -based and oil -based paints.
• Keep lids closed on all paint containers when not in use to prevent VOC emissions
and excessive odors.
• For water -based paints, clean up with water only. Whenever possible, do not
rinse the cleanup water down the drain or pour it directly into the ground or the
storm drain. Set aside the can of cleanup water and take it to the hazardous waste
center (www.cleanup.org).
• Use compliant low-VOC cleaning solvents to clean paint application equipment.
• Keep all paint- and solvent -laden rags in sealed containers to prevent VOC
emissions.
• Contractors shall construct/build with materials that do not require painting and
use pre -painted construction materials to the extent practicable.
• Use high-pressure/low-volume paint applicators with a minimum transfer
efficiency of at least 50 percent or other application techniques with equivalent
or higher transfer efficiency.
MM AQ-2 The Project's contractors shall be prohibited from idling heavy equipment for more
than three minutes and prohibited from being in the "on" position for more than 10
hours per day. The Project's general contractor shall designate an officer to monitor
the construction equipment operators on -site for compliance.
MM AQ-3 All outdoor cargo handling equipment (such as yard trucks, hostlers, yard goats, pallet
jacks, and forklifts) shall be zero emission (i.e., powered by electricity or other
alternative fuels). The warehouse building shall include the necessary charging
stations for cargo handling equipment. The building manager or their designee shall
be responsible for enforcing these requirements.
MM AQ-4 Prior to the issuance of a tenant occupancy permit, the Community Development
Department shall confirm that all truck access gates and loading docks within the
project site shall have posted signage posted that states that:
• Truck drivers shall turn off engines when not in use.
• Truck drivers shall shut down the engine after three minutes of continuous idling
operation (pursuant to City of Menifee's Industrial Good Neighbor Policies). Once
the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set to "neutral" or "park," and the
parking brake is engaged.
• Telephone numbers of the building facilities manager, the SCAQMD, and CARB to
report violations.
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• Signs shall also inform truck drivers about the health effects of diesel particulates,
the CARB diesel idling regulations, and the importance of being a good neighbor
by not parking in residential areas.
• The Operator shall designate an officer to monitor trucks on -site for compliance.
• To the extent feasible, the Project shall restrict the turns trucks can make entering
and exiting the facility to route trucks away from sensitive receptors by posting
signs at every truck exit driveway providing directional information to head
northbound to Ethanac Road (designated truck route).
• Signs and drive aisle pavement markings shall clearly identify the on -site
circulation pattern to minimize unnecessary on -site vehicular travel.
• All signage installed as part of the Project shall be legible, durable, and weather-
proof.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.2-18 through 4.2-19.
Impact 4.2-2: Less than Significant with Mitigation Applied
Project unmitigated construction emissions would exceed the SCAQMD threshold for Reactive Organic
Gasses (ROG) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). The majority of ROG emissions are generated during
the architectural coatings phase of construction. MM AQ-1 requires the Project to use low VOC paints.
With implementation of MM AQ-1, construction ROG emissions would be below the SCAQMD's
thresholds, and impacts would be less than significant. Project -generated emissions would be primarily
associated with motor vehicle use and area sources, such asthe use of landscape maintenance equipment
and architectural coatings. Project emissions would exceed SCAQMD thresholds for NOx. Therefore,
regional operations emissions would result in a potentially significant long-term regional air quality
impact.
Unmitigated operational emissions would exceed the SCAQMD thresholds for NOx. However, through
implementation of various mitigation measures discussed below, the Project's operational emissions
would be reduced to a less than significant level.
Implementation of MM AQ-3 and MM AQ-4 would reduce the Project's operational emissions by utilizing
using all -electric cargo handling equipment and appropriate signage for on -site circulation and limiting
idling emissions. Additional emissions reductions would result, through the implementation of
MMs GHG 1 through GHG-8 (refer to Section 4.7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions) which includes the
implementation of installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, a TDM program, prohibiting cold storage,
providing incentives for emissions reduction programs and implementation measures for tenants, EV
infrastructure for employee parking, diversion of 75 percent of landfill waste, and providing electrical
hookups for future electric trucks, and limiting natural gas consumption during Project operations to 10
million kBTU/year.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
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Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance with
MMs AQ-1 through AQ-4 and MMs GHG-1 through GHG-8.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.2: Air Quality, of the Draft EIR,
which is incorporated herein by reference, the following MMs AQ-1 through AQ-4 and MMs GHG-1
through GHG-8 are feasible and is made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation
measures will reduce potentially significant impacts to less than significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.2-19 through 4.2-26.
Impact 4.2-3: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
Construction emissions from the Project are below SCAQMD Localized Significance Thresholds (LST).
Significant impacts would not occur concerning LSTs during construction. The maximum daily emissions
of these pollutants for Project operations would not result in significant concentrations of pollutants at
nearby sensitive receptors. The LSTs represent the maximum emissions from a project that are not
expected to cause or contribute to an exceedance of the most stringent applicable state or federal
ambient air quality standard. The Project would also require zero emission (i.e., powered by electricity or
other alternative fuels)cargo handling equipment through implementation of MM AQ-3. Implementation
of the proposed mitigation measures would reduce cancer risk to 4.35 in one million. Therefore, impacts
associated with carcinogenic risk would be less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance with
MM AQ-3.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.2: Air Quality, of the Draft EIR,
which is incorporated herein by reference, the following MM AQ-3 is feasible and is made binding through
the MMRP. Imposition of this mitigation measure will reduce potentially significant impacts to less than
significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.3-26 through 4.3-35.
5.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Impact 4.3-1: Less than Significant with Mitigation Applied
No special -status plant species were observed on -site during the field survey. Based on habitat
requirements for specific special -status plant species and the availability and quality of habitat needed by
each species, it was determined that the Project site does not provide suitable habitat for any of the
special -status plant species or special -status wildlife in the vicinity of the Project site. To further avoid any
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potential impacts to biological resources, implementation of MMs 13I0-1 and 13I0-2, a less than significant
impact would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
herebyfinds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance with
MMs 13I0-1 and 13I0-2.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.3: Biological Resources of the Draft
EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, the following Mitigation Measures are feasible and are
made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially
significant impacts to less than significant.
MM 13I0-1: If grading or construction activities, including vegetation removal, occurs between
February 1st and August 31", a pre -construction clearance survey for nesting birds
shall be conducted within three (3) days of the start of any vegetation removal or
ground disturbing activities to ensure that no nesting birds will be disturbed during
construction. The results of the survey shall be submitted to the City priorto obtaining
a grading permit. The Project Applicant shall ensure that impacts to nesting bird
species at the project site are avoided through the implementation of
preconstruction surveys, ongoing monitoring, and if necessary, establishment of
minimization measures. The Project Applicant shall adhere to the following:
a) The Project Applicant shall designate a biologist (Designated Biologist)
experienced in: identifying local and migratory bird species of special
concern; conducting bird surveys using appropriate survey methodology;
nesting surveying techniques, recognizing breeding and nesting behaviors,
locating nests and breeding territories, and identifying nesting stages and
nest success; determining/establishing appropriate avoidance and
minimization measures; and monitoring the efficacy of implemented
avoidance and minimization measures.
b) Surveys shall be conducted by the Designated Biologist at the appropriate
time of day/night, during appropriate weather conditions, no more than 3
days prior to the initiation of project activities. Surveys shall encompass all
suitable areas including trees, shrubs, bare ground, burrows, cavities, and
structures. Survey duration shall take into consideration the size of the
project site; density, and complexity of the habitat; number of survey
participants; survey techniques employed; and shall be sufficient to ensure
the data collected is complete and accurate. If a nest is suspected, but not
confirmed, the Designated Biologist shall establish a disturbance -free buffer
until additional surveys can be completed, or until the location can be
inferred based on observations. If a nest is observed, but thought to be
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inactive, the Designated Biologist shall monitor the nest for one hour (four
hours for raptors during the non -breeding season) prior to approaching the
nest to determine status. The Designated Biologist shall use their best
professional judgement regarding the monitoring period and whether
approaching the nest is appropriate.
c) If an active avian nest is confirmed, the Designated Biologist shall
immediately establish a conservative avoidance buffer surrounding the nest
based on their best professional judgement and experience. The Designated
Biologist shall monitor the nest at the onset of Project activities, and at the
onset of any changes in such Project activities (e.g., increase in number or
type of equipment, change in equipment usage, etc.) to determine the
efficacy of the buffer. If the Designated Biologist determines that such project
activities may be causing an adverse reaction, the Designated Biologist shall
adjust the buffer accordingly or implement alternative avoidance and
minimization measures, such as redirecting or rescheduling construction or
erecting sound barriers. All work within these buffers will be halted until the
nesting effort is finished (i.e., the juveniles are surviving independent from
the nest). The onsite qualified biologist will review and verify compliance with
these nesting avoidance buffers and will verify the nesting effort has finished.
Work can resume within these avoidance areas when no other active nests
are found. Upon completion of the survey and nesting bird monitoring, a
report shall be prepared and submitted to County for mitigation monitoring
compliance record keeping.
MM 13I0-2: The Project Developer shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a 30-day
preconstruction survey for burrowing owl. The results of the single one -day survey
shall be submitted to the City prior to obtaining a grading permit. If at any time there
is a lapse of Project activities for 30 days or more, another burrowing owl survey shall
be conducted and submitted to the City.
If burrowing owl are not detected during the pre -construction survey, no further
mitigation is required. If active burrowing owl burrows are detected during the
breeding season, the on -site biologist will review and establish a conservative
avoidance buffer surrounding the nest based on their best professional judgment and
experience and verify compliance with this buffer and will verify the nesting effort
has finished. Work can resume when no other active burrowing owl nesting efforts
are observed. If active burrowing owl burrows are detected outside the breeding
season, then passive and/or active relocation pursuant to a Burrowing Owl Plan that
shall be prepared by the Applicant and approved by the City in consultation with
CDFW, or the Project Developer shall stop construction activities within the buffer
zone established around the active nest and shall not resume construction activities
until the nest is no longer active. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall be prepared in
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accordance with guidelines in the MSHCP. Burrowing owl burrows shall be excavated
with hand tools by a qualified biologist when determined to be unoccupied and
backfilled to ensure that animals do not reenter the holes/dens.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.4-18 through 4.3-23.
Impact 4.3-6: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
The Project site is located in the City of Menifee within the Sun City/Menifee Valley Area Plan of the
MSHCP. No jurisdictional drainages, riparian/riverine and/or wetland features were observed within the
Project site or off -site improvement areas during the field investigation. Development of the Project
would not result in impacts to riparian/riverine habitats and a DBESP would not be required for the loss
of riparian/riverine habitat from development of the Project. Additionally, the Project site does not
provide suitable habitat for any of the Narrow Endemic Plant Species. Project site and off -site
improvement areas are not located within or in close proximity of any Criteria Cells or designated
conservation areas. Therefore, the Project would not need to comply with the Urban/Wildlands Interface
Guidelines. The Project site and off -site improvement areas are located within the Mitigation Fee Area of
the SKR HCP but is not located within or adjacent to any of the Core Reserve Areas. Since the Project site
and off -site improvement areas are not located within or adjacent to any of the Core Reserve Areas, no
focused SKR surveys or on -site mitigation would be required. On -site mitigation is only recommended in
Ordinance 663.10 when a site is located within or adjacent to a Core Reserve Area. As a result, the
applicant would only be required to pay the SKR HCP Mitigation Fee prior to development of the Project
site. With completion of recommendations provided above and payment of the applicable MSHCP Local
Development Mitigation Fee ($19,066/acre)1 for industrial developments and SKR HCP Mitigation fees,
and implementation of MM 13I0-1 and 191I0-2, development of the Project site would be fully consistent
with the MSHCP.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with
established conservation plans beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated with implementation of MM BIO-1 and 1310-2.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.3: Biological Resources, of the Draft
EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, the following MMs 13I0-1 and 13I0-2 are feasible and is
made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially
significant impacts to less than significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.3-25 through 4.3-27.
Regional Conservation Authority. 2022. MSHCP Mitigation Fee Implementation Manual 2022 Update. Available at httos://www.wrc-
rca.orpJdevelopment-applications/permits-and-fees . Accessed August 15, 2022.
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5.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
Impact 4.4-1: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
According to the cultural resources investigation, the Project site has been subject to mechanical clearing
and discing for current and previous industrial and agricultural uses. The Project site contains an active
scaffold business with several shade structures and storage containers; however this complex is not 45
years of age or more, and therefore is not historic and as such does not warrant further consideration. No
other historic age resources were observed within the Project boundaries.
Additionally, the Project site was subject to severe disturbances associated with mechanical clearing,
discing, dumping for development and maintenance of the modern scaffold business, as well as
agricultural uses and off -road vehicle activities. These factors indicate the Project site would have low
sensitivity for significant buried resources within the site boundaries. However, ground disturbing
activities could potentially reveal buried deposits. Therefore, MM CUL-1 would be implemented.
Compliance with MM CUL-1 would ensure the Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in
the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with
established conservation plans beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated with implementation of MM CUL-1.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.4: Cultural Resources of the Draft
EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, the following Mitigation Measures are feasible and are
made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially
significant impacts to less than significant.
MM CUL-1 Prior to the initiation of ground -disturbing activities, field personnel would be alerted
to the possibility of buried prehistoric or historic cultural deposits. In the event that
field personnel encounter buried cultural materials, work in the immediate vicinity of
the find would cease and a qualified archaeologist would be retained to assess the
significance of the find. The qualified archaeologist would have the authority to stop
(within a certain radius of the find, as determined by the archaeologist) or divert
construction excavation as necessary. If the qualified archaeologist finds that any
cultural resources present meet eligibility requirements for listing on the California
Register of Historical Resources or the National Register of Historic Places, plans for
the treatment, evaluation, and mitigation of impacts to the find will need to be
developed. Prehistoric or historic cultural materials that may be encountered during
ground -disturbing activities include:
• prehistoric flaked -stone artifacts and debitage (waste material), consisting of
obsidian, basalt, and or cryptocrystalline silicates;
groundstone artifacts, including mortars, pestles, and grinding slabs;
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• dark, greasy soil that may be associated with charcoal, ash, bone, shell, flaked
stone, groundstone, and fire affected rocks;
• human remains;
• historic -period artifacts such as glass bottles and fragments, cans, nails, ceramic
and pottery fragments, and other metal objects;
• historic -period structural or building foundations, walkways, cisterns, pipes,
privies, and other structural elements.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.4-14 through 4.4-15.
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
Impact 4.4-2: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
Four prehistoric and three prehistoric/historic archaeological sites have been recorded within a one half -
mile radius of the Project site. Although there are prehistoric archaeological sites surrounding the Project
site, the Project would comply with the City's Standard Conditions of Approval COA-CUL-1 through COA-
CUL-7 to avoid any inadvertent discovery of archaeological resources. Furthermore, the Project would
adhere to MM CUL-1 to further reduce impacts. Additionally, a record search of the NAHC SLF was
completed for the area of potential effect "the Project site," and the search returned negative results.
Therefore, the Project's potential impacts concerning the significance of an archaeological resource would
be less than significant with mitigation and conditional of approval incorporated.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project would not generate substantial impacts due to conflicts with
established conservation plans beyond those concluded in the Draft EIR. Less than significant impacts are
anticipated with implementation of MM CUL-1.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.4: Cultural Resources, of the Draft
EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MM CUL-1 is feasible and is made binding through the
MMRP. Imposition of this mitigation measure will reduce potentially significant impacts to less than
significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft El R page 4.4-15.
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.6 ENERGY
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
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5.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Impact 4.6-5: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
The construction of the Project would involve excavation activities (initial site stripping including the
removal of any surficial vegetation from the unpaved areas of the Project site) that would affect surface
and near -surface soils. With implementation of MM GEO-1, over -excavation areas shall extend at least
five (5) feet beyond the building and foundation perimeters, and to an extent equal to the depth of fill
placed below the foundation bearing grade, whichever is greater. The native soils that would remain in
place below the recommended depth of over -excavation would not be subject to significant stress
increases from the foundations of the new structure, therefore after grading completion, post -
construction settlements would be within tolerable limits. In addition to the excavation and removal of
the fill material, the development of the Project would require grading preparation, excavation, trenching
and paving activities that could result in soil erosion if exposed to periods of high wind or storm -related
events. Dust control measures such as watering would be utilized to control the potential for erosion to
occur. Construction contractors would also be required to implement a dust control plan in compliance
with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 403 to reduce wind erosion (further information
about dust control can be found in Section 4.2: Air Quality of this Draft EIR). Depending on the final
grading plan for the Project, a structural setback may be required to prevent excessive differential
settlement induced by new fill loading that would cause structure damage to planned structures.
MM GEO-1 would require the Applicant to comply with the recommendations of a Final Geotechnical
Evaluation and the most current CBC adopted by the City as its building code. With implementation of
MM GEO-1 potential project impacts related to potential for substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil
would be less than significant. Per MM GEO-1, excavation, filling, and subgrade preparation would be
performed in a manner and sequence that would provide drainage at all times and proper control of
erosion. Operation of the Project would not involve procedures which would result in substantial soil
erosion. Following construction of the Project, the Project site would be covered with hardscape which
would not contribute to erosion, and it would contain landscaping, but these areas would include ground
covers to reduce erosion or and loss of on -site soils post -construction. This would ensure that operation
of the Project site would not result in the loss of topsoil or sedimentation into local drainage facilities and
water bodies; refer to Section 4.9. Hydrology and Water Quality. In addition, a network of storm drains
and gutters would be installed and maintained as necessary throughout the developed site. Therefore,
the potential for substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil is considered less than significant with
mitigation incorporated.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.6: Geology and Soils of the Draft
EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, the following Mitigation Measure is feasible and is made
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binding through the MMRP. Imposition of this mitigation measure will reduce potentially significant
impacts to less than significant.
MM GEO-1 Incorporation of and compliance with the recommendations in the Project
geotechnical Investigation. All grading, construction and operations shall be
conducted in conformance with the recommendations included in the Geotechnical
Investigation for the Project site prepared by Southern California Geotechnical Inc.,
specifically the Geotechnical Investigation of Proposed Warehouse East Side of
Dawson Road, 330± Feet South of Ethanac Road Menifee, California for Core5
Industrial Partners, dated June 17, 2021. Specific recommendations in the
geotechnical investigation address the following and shall be incorporated into the
final Project plans and construction -level geotechnical report:
1. Removal of undocumented fill soils in their entirety and any soils disturbed during
site stripping and demolition operations (remedial grading) and replace these
materials as compacted structural fill soils.
2. Proper moisture conditioning of all building pad subgrade soils to a moisture
content of 2 to 4 percent above the ASTM D-1557 optimum during site grading.
In addition to adequately moisture conditioning the subgrade soils and fill soils
during grading, special care shall be taken to maintaining moisture content of
these soils at 2 to 4 percent above the optimum moisture content. This will
require the contractor to frequently moisture condition these soils throughout
the grading process, unless grading occurs during a period of relatively wet
weather, as determined by the City Engineer.
3. Additional soluble sulfate testing shall be conducted by a qualified geologist at
the completion of rough grading and prior to issuance of a building permit to
verify the soluble sulfate concentrations of the soils which are present at pad
grade within the building area. If soluble sulfate concentrations above 0.10
percent are present, specialized concrete mix designs shall be required to reduce
degradation of concrete which comes into contact with these soils. A qualified
geologist will determine the specialized concrete mix for construction, if needed,
upon results of lab testing of soluble sulfate soils.
4. Due to the presence of corrosive soils on -site for iron and copper piping,
polyethylene protection for cast iron or ductile iron pipes shall be required.
5. Demolition of the existing CAB pavements and canopy in the northern region of
the site is required. Additionally, any existing improvements that will not remain
in place for use with the new development shall be removed in their entirety. This
shall include all utilities, and any other subsurface improvements associated with
the existing pavements. Debris resultant from demolition shall be disposed of off -
site. Alternatively, the existing CAB may be re -used as compacted fill, provided
they are cleaned from any debris or organic content, and well mixed with sandy
soils. Mixing CAB with clayey soils is not recommended.
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Initial site stripping shall include removal of any surficial vegetation from the
unpaved areas of the site. This shall include any weeds, grasses, shrubs, and trees.
Root systems associated with the trees shall be removed in their entirety, and the
resultant excavations shall be backfilled with compacted structural fill soils. Any
organic materials shall be removed and disposed of off -site, or in non-structural
areas of the property. The actual extent of site stripping shall be determined in
the field by the geotechnical engineer, based on the organic content and stability
of the materials encountered.
6. Remedial grading shall be performed within the proposed building area in order
to remove the existing undocumented fill soils, any soils disturbed during
demolition, and a portion of the near -surface native alluvium. Based on
conditions encountered at the boring locations, the existing soils within the
proposed building area are recommended to be over -excavated to a depth of at
least 3 feet below existing grades and to a depth of at least 3 feet below proposed
building pad subgrade elevations, whichever is greater. The depth of the over -
excavation shall also extend to a depth sufficient to remove all undocumented fill
soils and soils disturbed during site striping and demolition. Within the influence
zones of the new foundations, the over -excavation shall extend to a depth of at
least 2 feet below proposed foundation bearing grade.
The over -excavation areas shall extend at least 5 feet beyond the building and
foundation perimeters, and to an extent equal to the depth of fill placed below
the foundation bearing grade, whichever is greater. If the proposed structure
incorporates any exterior columns (such as for a canopy or overhang) the area of
over -excavation shall also encompass these areas.
Following completion of the over -excavation, the subgrade soils within the
building area shall be evaluated by the geotechnical engineer to verify their
suitability to serve as the structural fill subgrade, as well as to support the
foundation loads of the new structure. This evaluation shall include proof -rolling
and probing to identify any soft, loose, or otherwise unstable soils that must be
removed. Some localized areas of deeper excavation may be required if
additional fill materials or loose, porous, or low -density native soils are
encountered at the base of the over -excavation.
After a suitable over -excavation subgrade has been achieved, the exposed soils
shall be scarified to a depth of at least 12 inches and moisture conditioned to
achieve a moisture content of 2 to 4 percent above optimum moisture content.
The subgrade soils shall then be recompacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM
D-1557 maximum dry density. The building pad area may then be raised to grade
with previously excavated soils or imported structural fill.
7. The existing soils within the areas of any proposed retaining walls and site walls
shall be over -excavated to a depth of 2 feet below foundation bearing grade and
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replaced as compacted structural fill as discussed above for the proposed building
pad. Any undocumented fill soils or disturbed native alluvium within any of these
foundation areas shall be removed in their entirety. The over -excavation areas
shall extend at least 2 feet beyond the foundation perimeters, and to an extent
equal to the depth of fill below the new foundations. Any erection pads for tilt -
up concrete walls are considered to be part of the foundation system. Therefore,
these over -excavation recommendations are applicable to erection pads. The
over -excavation subgrade soils shall be evaluated by the geotechnical engineer
prior to scarifying, moisture conditioning to within 2 to 4 percent above the
optimum moisture content, and recompacting the upper 12 inches of exposed
subgrade soils. The previously excavated soils may then be replaced as
compacted structural fill.
If the full lateral recommended remedial grading cannot be completed for the
proposed retaining walls and site walls located along property lines, the
foundations for those walls shall be designed using a reduced allowable bearing
pressure. Furthermore, the contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect
the adjacent improvements during rough grading. Specialized grading
techniques, such as A-B-C slot cuts, will likely be required during remedial grading.
The geotechnical engineer of record shall be contacted if additional
recommendations, such as shoring design recommendations, are required during
grading.
8. Subgrade preparation in the new flatwork, parking and drive areas shall initially
consist of removal of all soils disturbed during stripping and demolition
operations.
The geotechnical engineer shall then evaluate the subgrade to identify any areas
of additional unsuitable soils. Any such materials shall be removed to a level of
firm and unyielding soil. The exposed subgrade soils shall then be scarified to a
depth of 12± inches, moisture conditioned to 2 to 4 percent above the optimum
moisture content, and recompacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. Based on the presence of variable strength surficial soils
throughout the site, it is expected that some isolated areas of additional over -
excavation may be required to remove zones of lower strength, unsuitable soils.
The grading recommendations presented above for the proposed flatwork,
parking and drive areas assume that the owner and/or developer can tolerate
minor amounts of settlement within these areas. The grading recommendations
presented above do not mitigate the extent of undocumented fill or
compressible/collapsible native alluvium in the flatwork, parking, and drive areas.
As such, some settlement and associated pavement distress could occur. If the
owner cannot tolerate the risk of such settlements, the flatwork, parking, and
drive areas shall be over -excavated to a depth of 2 feet below proposed
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pavement subgrade elevation, with the resulting soils replaced as compacted
structural fill.
9. Fill soils shall be placed in thin (6± inches), near -horizontal lifts, moisture
conditioned (or air dried) to 2 to 4 percent above the optimum moisture content,
and compacted.
a. On -site soils may be used for fill provided they are cleaned of any debris to
the satisfaction of the geotechnical engineer.
b. All grading and fill placement activities shall be completed in accordance with
the requirements of the latest CBC and the grading code of the City of
Menifee.
c. All fill soils shall be compacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. Fill soils shall be well mixed.
d. Compaction tests shall be performed periodically by the geotechnical
engineer as random verification of compaction and moisture content. These
tests are intended to aid the contractor. Since the tests are taken at discrete
locations and depths, they may not be indicative of the entire fill and
therefore shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to meet the job
specifications.
10. All imported structural fill shall consist of very low expansive (El < 20), well graded
soils possessing at least 10 percent fines (that portion of the sample passing the
No. 200 sieve).
11. All utility trench backfill shall be compacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-
1557 maximum dry density. As an alternative, a clean sand (minimum Sand
Equivalent of 30) may be placed within trenches and compacted in place (jetting
or flooding is not recommended). Compacted trench backfill shall conform to the
requirements of the local grading code, and more restrictive requirements may
be indicated by the City of Menifee. All utility trench backfills shall be witnessed
by the geotechnical engineer. The trench backfill soils shall be compaction tested
where possible; probed and visually evaluated elsewhere.
12. Utility trenches which parallel a footing, and extending below a 1h:1v (horizontal
to vertical) plane projected from the outside edge of the footing shall be
backfilled with structural fill soils, compacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM
D-1557 standard. Pea gravel backfill should not be used for these trenches.
13. Any soils used to backfill voids around subsurface utility structures, such as
manholes or vaults, shall be placed as compacted structural fill. If it is not practical
to place compacted fill in these areas, then such void spaces may be backfilled
with lean concrete slurry.
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Additional site testing and final design evaluation shall be conducted by the Project
geotechnical consultant to refine and enhance these requirements. The Project
Applicant/Developer shall require the Project geotechnical consultant to assess
whether the requirements in that report need to be modified or refined to address
any changes in the Project features that occur prior to the start of grading. If the
Project geotechnical consultant identifies modifications or refinements to the
requirements, the Project Applicant/Developer shall require appropriate changes to
the final Project design and specifications. Design, grading, and construction shall be
performed in accordance with the requirements of the City of Menifee Municipal
Code and the California Building Code applicable at the time of grading, appropriate
local grading regulations, and the requirements of the Project geotechnical
consultant as summarized in a final written report, subject for review by the City of
Menifee City Engineer, or designee, prior to commencement of grading activities.
Grading plan review shall also be conducted by the City of Menifee City Engineer or
designee prior to the start of grading to verify that the requirements developed
during the geotechnical design evaluation have been appropriately incorporated into
the Project plans. Design, grading, and construction shall be conducted in accordance
with the specifications of the Project Geotechnical Consultant as summarized in a
final report based on the California Building Code applicable at the time of grading
and building, and the City of Menifee's Municipal Code. On -site inspection during
grading shall be conducted by the Project geotechnical consultant and the City of
Menifee City Engineer, or designee, to ensure compliance with geotechnical
specifications as incorporated into project plans. Prior to final of grading permits, the
Project geotechnical engineer shall submit a Final Testing and Observation
Geotechnical Report for Rough Grading to the City of Menifee City Engineer, or
designee.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.6-12 through 4.6-18.
Impact 4.6-6: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
Liquefaction and landslides are not considered to be a design concern for the Project, and SCG determined
the potential for lateral spreading and subsidence would be considered low as discussed below. The near -
surface soils at this site generally consist of silty sands, sandy sits, and clayey sands with occasional sandy
clays. The major cause of ground subsidence is the excessive withdrawal of groundwater. Based on the
conditions encountered in the borings and trenches conducted for the geotechnical report, groundwater
was not encountered. Therefore, based on anticipated groundwater depths, groundwater would not
affect excavations for the foundations and utilities. However, minor subsidence would occur in the soils
below the zone of soil removal, due to settlement and machinery working. The subsidence is estimated
to be 0.10 feet. As described above, MM GEO-1 ensures compliance with the geotechnical report
recommendations to support the proposed structures and offset impacts from subsidence of 0.10 feet
such as scarification and air drying of over -excavated materials to obtain a stable subgrade. Compliance
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with MM GEO-1 ensures impacts from potential subsidence of 0.10 feet would be reduced to a less than
significant level.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: MM GEO-1
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.6-18 through 4.6-19.
Impact 4.6-7: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
Based on the presence of expansive soils at this site, the geotechnical study recommends that care should
be given to proper moisture conditioning of all building pad subgrade soils to a moisture content of two
to four percent above the Modified Proctor optimum during site grading. All imported fill soils should have
low expansive characteristics. In addition to adequate moisture conditioning the subgrade soils and fill
soils during grading, special care must be taken to maintain the moisture content of these soils at two to
four percent above the Modified Proctor optimum. Due to the existing expansive soils potential,
MM GEO-1 would be implemented to frequently moisture condition these soils throughout the grading
process unless grading occurs during a period of relatively wet weather, and a less than significant impact
would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.6: Geology and Soils of the Draft
EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MM GEO-1 is feasible and is made binding through the
MMRP. Imposition of this mitigation measure will reduce potentially significant impacts to less than
significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.6-19 through 4.6-20.
Impact 4.6-9: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
A paleontological overview was completed for the Project site. The geologic units underlying the Project
area are mapped primarily alluvial fan deposits from the late to middle Pleistocene epoch. These alluvial
units are considered highly paleontologically sensitive. Any fossil specimens recovered from the Project
would be scientifically significant. Excavation activity associated with the development of the Project area
would impact the paleontologically sensitive Pleistocene units, and it is the recommendation of the
Western Science Center that a paleontological resource mitigation program be put in place to monitor,
salvage, and curate any recovered fossils from the Project area.
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The geologic units underlying the Project area are mapped entirely as old alluvial fan deposits, such as silt,
sand, and gravel, dating tothe late to middle Pleistocene, which is considered to be of high paleontological
sensitivity. Based on these results, MM GEO-2 will be implemented. With implementation of MM GEO-2,
impacts would be reduced to less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.6. Geology and Soils of the Draft
EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, the following Mitigation Measure is feasible and is made
binding through the MMRP. Imposition of this mitigation measure will reduce potentially significant
impacts to less than significant.
MM GEO-2 Prior to issuance of grading permits, the Applicant/Developer will retain a qualified
paleontologist to create and implement a Paleontological Resource Mitigation
Program (PRIMP). The project paleontologist would review the grading plan and
conduct any pre -construction work necessary to render appropriate monitoring and
mitigation requirements, to be documented in the PRIMP. The PRIMP would be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit.
Information contained in the PRIMP shall minimally include:
1. Description of the project site and proposed grading operations.
2. Description of the level of monitoring required for earth -moving activities.
3. Identification and qualifications of the paleontological monitor to be employed
during earth moving.
4. Identification of personnel with authority to temporarily halt or divert grading to
allow recovery of large specimens.
5. Direction for fossil discoveries to be reported to the developer and the City.
6. Means and methods to be employed by the paleontological monitor to quickly
salvage fossils to minimize construction delays.
7. Sampling methods for sediments that are likely to contain small fossil remains, if
any.
8. Procedures and protocol for collecting and processing of samples and specimens,
as necessary.
9. Fossil identification cataloged and curated into the permanent collections of a
scientific institution.
10. Identification of the repository to receive fossil material.
11. All pertinent maps and exhibits.
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12. Procedures for reporting of findings.
13. Acknowledgment of the developer for content of the PRIMP and acceptance of
financial responsibility for monitoring, reporting, and curation.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.6-20 through 4.6-21.
5.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Significant and unavoidable greenhouse gas impacts. Refer to Section 4.7., Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
5.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Impact 4.8-1: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
Project construction would involve the use, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials and
would therefore be required to conform to existing laws and regulations. Compliance with applicable laws
and regulations concerning hazardous materials would ensure that all potentially hazardous materials are
used and handled in an appropriate manner and would minimize the potential for safety impacts.
Therefore, hazards to the public or the environment arising from the routine transport, use, or disposal
of hazardous materials during Project construction would be less than significant. The Project site parcels
were historically used for agricultural purposes. There is a potential that agricultural related chemicals
such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, may have been used and stored on -site. It is expected that
during grading and redevelopment activities shallow soils containing any residual agricultural chemicals
will be either removed or mixed with fill materials and further may be placed beneath structural fill
materials that will reduce the potential for direct exposure to residual agricultural chemicals (if any).
Furthermore, residual agricultural chemicals (if any) would have likely degraded since the site was last
utilized for agricultural purposes. Based on these reasons, the possible former use of agricultural
chemicals is not expected to represent a significant environmental concern. Additionally, implementation
of MM HAZ-1 would ensure proper handling of contaminated soils and substances which may be
encountered. Additionally, the Project would also be operated with strict adherence to all emergency
response plan requirements set forth by the Riverside County Fire Protection District. Compliance with
applicable laws and regulations concerning hazardous materials would ensure that all potentially
hazardous materials are used and handled in an appropriate manner and would minimize the potential
for significant hazards to the public or the environment. While the operation of the Project site is not
anticipated to generate significant impacts, mitigation proposed for the Project's construction phase
would be necessary to reduce potential impacts to less than significant levels. Therefore, hazards to the
public or the environment arising from the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials
during Project construction and operations would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project
that avoid or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance
pertaining to the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.
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Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.8: Hazards and Hazardous
Materials, of the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, the following Mitigation Measures
are feasible and are made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will
reduce potentially significant impacts to less than significant.
MM HAZ-1 Soil Management Plan (SMP). Prior to issuance of a grading permit or trenching or
subsurface excavation for utilities or roadway infrastructure, the Master Developer, or
Site Developer shall retain a qualified environmental professional to prepare a SMP
that details procedures and protocols for on -site management of soils containing
potentially hazardous materials. The purpose of the SMP is to outline protocol for
ensuring the proper handling and/or disposal of impacted soil and/or subsurface
features of concern that may be encountered during site development. The SMP shall
be submitted to the City's Building and Safety Division for review and approval prior
to commencement of trenching or subsurface excavation for utilities or roadway
infrastructure.
The SMP shall include, but not be limited to:
• Land use history, including description and locations of known contamination;
• The nature and extent of previous investigations and remediation at the site;
• Identified areas of concern at the site, in relation to proposed activities;
• A listing and description of institutional controls, such as applicable City
ordinances and other local, state, and federal regulations and laws that would
apply to the project;
• Names and positions of individuals involved with soils management and their
specific role;
• An earthwork schedule;
• Requirements for site -specific Health and Safety Plans (HSPs) to be prepared by
all contractors at the project site. The HSP should be prepared by a Certified
Industrial Hygienist and would protect on -site workers by including engineering
controls, personal protective equipment, monitoring, and security to prevent
unauthorized entry and to reduce construction related hazards. The HSP should
address the possibility of encountering subsurface hazards including hazardous
waste contamination and include procedures to protect workers and the public;
• Hazardous waste determination and disposal procedures for known and
previously unidentified contamination, including those associated with any soil
export activities, if applicable;
• Requirements for site specific techniques at the site to minimize dust, manage
stockpiles, run on and run-off controls, waste disposal procedures, etc.; and
• Copies of relevant permits or closures from regulatory agencies.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.8-23 through 4.8-26.
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Impact 4.8-2: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Applied
The construction of new developments such as the Project site could result in hazards to the public or the
environment through the accidental upset or release of hazardous materials caused by accidental spillage
of hazardous materials used during construction phases, or as a result of the exposure of contaminated
soil during grading activities. Database searches did not reveal any Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
(LUSTS), Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) or Above -ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) located on the Project
site. However, there are two LUST sites 0.5-mile from the Project area at 27856 Highway 74, Romoland,
CA 92380 and 27411 Ethanac Road, Romoland, CA 92580. The Phase I ESA did not identify the LUST sites
as a recognized environmental condition (REC) and no RECs, controlled recognized environmental
conditions (CRECs), or historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs), were identified on -site.
Furthermore, the Project site itself is not on the Cortese list. During the Phase I ESA site reconnaissance,
no evidence for high potential for environmental concerns was observed. Despite the limited potential
for the exposure of the public and environment to hazardous materials, with MM HAZ-1 and compliance
with all applicable federal, state, and regional regulations, the impact would be reduced to less than
significant levels with mitigation incorporated. Prior to Project approval, a HMBP also would be required
for approval to show conformance with all applicable materials handling protocols. Adherence to these
regulations is overseen and enforced by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Hazardous Materials Branch. As stated previously, the CUPA program provided bythe County is designed
to consolidate, coordinate, and uniformly and consistently administer permits, inspection activities, and
enforcement activities throughout Riverside County. Furthermore, household hazards such as cleaners
and solvents contain such low quantities of liquid and material that they do not pose a significant threat
related to the release of hazardous materials into the environment. Therefore, the Project would not
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.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project
that avoid or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance
pertaining to the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.
Mitigation Measures: MM HAZ-1
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.8-26 through 4.8-27.
5.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Impact 4.9-1: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
Clearing, grading, excavation, and construction activities associated with Project buildout may impact
water quality due to sheet erosion of exposed soils and subsequent deposition of particulates in nearby
drainages. The Project is required to comply with the NPDES Construction General Permit, the water
quality policies of the City GP and the Riverside County DAMP, all which require the preparation and
implementation of a SWPPP in order to obtain grading and building permits. The SWPPP shall identify site -
specific construction BMPs to reduce or eliminate sediment and other pollutants in stormwater and non -
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stormwater runoff from the Project site. The Project will be subject to best management practices (BMPs).
Overall, the Project would not violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements with
implementation of MM HYD-1 and HYD-2.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.9: Hydrology and Water Quality of
the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MMs HYD-1 and HYD-2 are feasible and is made
binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially significant
impacts to less than significant.
MM HYD-1: Prior to commencing grading, the Project Applicant shall comply with applicable
construction water quality regulations including the NPDES General Construction
Permit, which shall be obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. This
process requires that the applicant electronically submit Permit Registration
Documents (PRDs) prior to commencement of construction activities in the Storm
Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS). PRDs consist of
the Notice of Intent, Risk Assessment, Post -Construction Calculations, a Site Map, the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), a signed certification statement by
the Legally Responsible Person, and the first annual fee.
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The required SWPPP must be submitted to the City of Menifee Engineering
Department for review and approval, identifying specific actions and Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent stormwater pollution during construction
activities. The SWPPP shall identify a practical sequence for BMP implementation, site
restoration, contingency measures, responsible parties, and agency contacts. The
SWPPP shall include but not be limited to the following elements:
A. Compliance with the requirements of the State of California's most current
Construction Stormwater Permit.
B. Temporary erosion control measures shall be implemented on all disturbed
areas.
C. Disturbed surfaces shall be treated with erosion control measures during the
October 15 to April 15 rainy season.
D. Sediment shall be retained on -site by a system of sediment basins, traps, or other
BMPs.
E. The construction contractor shall prepare Standard Operating Procedures for the
handling of hazardous materials on the construction site to eliminate discharge
of materials to storm drains.
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F. BMP performance and effectiveness shall be determined either by visual means
where applicable (e.g., observation of above -normal sediment release), or by
actual water sampling in cases where verification of contaminant reduction or
elimination (such as inadvertent petroleum release) is required by the Santa Ana
RWQCB to determine adequacy of the measure.
G. In the event of significant construction delays or delays in final landscape
installation, native grasses or other appropriate vegetative cover shall be
established on the construction site as soon as possible after disturbance, as an
interim erosion control measure throughout the duration of construction.
H. Prior to the issuance of the first grading permit, the Project Applicant shall submit
the Final Tentative Parcel Map that includes the water quality BMPs for approval
by the City of Menifee Engineer. The City of Menifee Engineer shall ensure that
all applicable water quality standards are met before approving the SWPPP.
MM HYD-2: The Project Applicant shall prepare a Final Project -Specific Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) with Operations and Maintenance (0&M) Plan for
submittal together with the associated grading and improvement plans which must
be approved prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit. These documents
shall be prepared in accordance with applicable City (Menifee) and County (Riverside)
water quality requirements, for review and approval by the City of Menifee
Engineering Department, including the following:
• Site Design BMPs
• Source Control BMPs
• Treatment Control BMPs
• BMPSizing
• Equivalent Treatment Control Alternatives
• Regionally -Based Treatment Control BMPs
• O&M Responsibility for Treatment Control BMPs
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.9-14 through 4.9-18.
Impact 4.9-3: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
Development of the Project would alter the existing drainage pattern of the site since the existing site is
predominately undeveloped with little existing impervious surfaces. However, the Project Applicant
would obtain a NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit and implement a SWPPP to minimize soil erosion
and siltation on and off the site; see MM HYD-1. BMPs as outlined in the WQMP would also be
implemented during construction and operation of the site to minimize erosion and sedimentation; see
MM HYD-2. In addition to the SWPPP and WQMP, the Project would comply with other applicable local
and regional water quality requirements. Overall drainage patterns would be captured through the
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proposed drainage systems, with flows directed to the Santa Ana Watershed Region and with water
quality measures applicable to the respective watershed. Inconsideration of existing regulations, and with
implementation of MM HYD 1 and MM HYD-2, impacts would be less than significant.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.9: Hydrology and Water Quality of
the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MMs HYD-1 and HYD-2 are feasible and is made
binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially significant
impacts to less than significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.9-19.
Impact 4.9-4: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
Development of the Project would introduce more impervious surfaces on the site; therefore, increasing
the amount and rate of surface runoff. As previously discussed in Impact 4.9-1, the Project's drainage
system has been designed to mitigate this impact, by providing an on -site detention basin/pump station,
combined with a comprehensive on -site and off -site storm drainage system. The drainage design
recommendations are included in the Project design plans and have been designed to ensure that all on -
and off -site drainage and storm drain facilities would be adequately sized for the 100-year storm event.
Additionally, the Project would implement MM HYD-3, which would require that the Project Applicant to
submit final grading and drainage plans for review and approval by the City and the EMWD, prior to
issuance of any grading permit, to ensure that the Project does not result in increased flows off -site or
otherwise significantly impact downstream drainage facilities. The drainage design would prevent
flooding on- and off -site due to an increase in surface water runoff. Therefore, with proposed on -site and
off -site improvements and implementation of MM HYD-3, the Project would not cause additional flooding
or substantial runoff, exceed the capacity of existing drainage facilities, or impede or redirect flood flows
such that on -site or off -site areas are significantly impacted. Impacts would be mitigated to a less than
significant level. Water quality effects of the Project are addressed under Impact 4.9-1 above.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.9: Hydrology and Water Quality of
the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, Mitigation Measures MM HYD-3 is feasible and
is made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially
significant impacts to less than significant.
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MM HYD-3: Prior to issuance of off -site grading permits, off -site grading plans, and final drainage
study shall demonstrate compliance with applicable City drainage plans and, design
guidelines including but not limited to City of Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 8.26
Grading Regulations and at the discretion of the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.9-19 through 4.9-20.
Impact 4.9-5: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
According to maps published by the FEMA, the Project site is located within an area subject to flood
hazards, Flood Zone X. Zone X is defined as "Areas determined to be outside the 0.2 percent annual chance
floodplain." As part of the Project design features, on -site flows would be collected by a system of on -site
drainage improvements, catch basins, and detention basins and off -site drainage improvements proposed
at Dawson Road and Antelope Road which would convey runoff to the proposed Storm Drain Lateral A-
1A and A-113. The Project's flows would connect Riverside County DAMP facility Lateral B-8, and ultimately
drain to Canyon Lake. This classifies the Project as a HCOC nonexempt area. As noted in Impact 4.9-1 and
4.9-4 above, the Project would mitigate the increase in runoff and the 100-year storm would be routed to
match existing and proposed flow rates. The flows would be routed by storing the volume in the detention
basins until the runoff overflows and releases to meet drawdown requirements. All flows would be
treated for water quality purposes and all flows would be convey south in the proposed storm drainages.
Therefore, with implementation of efficient design measures and applicable BMPs pursuant the Project's
WQMP and SWPPP (MMs HYD-1, -2, and -3), the Project would not substantially impede or redirect flood
flows and no on -site flooding would occur.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.9: Hydrology and Water Quality of
the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MMs HYD-1, HYD-2, and HYD-3 are feasible and
is made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially
significant impacts to less than significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.9-20 through 4.9-21.
Impact 4.9-6: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
The northeastern portion of the Project site is largely within an area determined to be outside the 0.2
percent annual chance floodplain, identified as Zone X. The southwestern portion of the Project site is
located within a special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the one percent annual chance flood,
identified as Zone A.
As concluded in the previous impact thresholds, BMPs have been incorporated into the Project's site
design to fully address the proposed DMAs. As noted in the Preliminary Drainage Report, with the
implementation of the proposed on- and off -site DMAs, runoff would be conveyed to the corresponding
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detention basins which have been design appropriately to provide flood protection for the 100-year storm
event. As such, the Project would implement BMP's and efficient design measures pursuant to the Project'
WQMP and SWPPP (MMs HYD-1, -2, and -3), that includes, but is not limited to, the pretreatment of
runoff through the proposed bioretention basin. Therefore, the Project 's impacts regarding the risk of
pollutants due to inundation would be reduced to less than significant levels.
Finding: The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), the City
hereby finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project that avoid
or substantially lessen the significant effect on the environment to below a level of significance.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.9: Hydrology and Water Quality of
the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MMs HYD-1, HYD-2, and HYD-3 are feasible and
is made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation measures will reduce potentially
significant impacts to less than significant.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR page 4.9-21.
5.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.12 MINERAL RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.13 NOISE
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.15 PUBLIC SERVICES
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.16 RECREATION
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.17 TRANSPORTATION
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
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5.19 UTILITIES
No impacts were concluded to be significant.
5.20 WILDFIRE
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6.0 FINDINGS REGARDING SIGNIFICANT AND UNAVOIDABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS WHICH CANNOT BE MITIGATED
TO A LEVEL OF LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT
6.1 AESTHETICS
No impacts were concluded to be significant and unavoidable.
6.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.3 AIR QUALITY
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.6 ENERGY
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Impact 4.7-1: Significant and Unavoidable Impact
The Project would result in the generation of approximately 1,928 MTCO2e throughout the course of
construction. Construction GHG emissions are typically summed and amortized over a 30-year period and
then added to the operational emissions. The Project's amortized construction emissions would be 64
MTCO2e per year. Once construction is complete, the generation of these GHG emissions would cease.
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GHG emissions associated with the Project are summarized in Table 4.7-3: Project Greenhouse Gas
Emissions. As shown in Table 4.7-3, the Project's unmitigated emissions would be approximately 12,665
MTCO2e annually from both construction and operations and would exceed the SCAQMD 3,000 MTCO2e
per year threshold. The majority of the GHG emissions (approximately 78 percent unmitigated and 86
percent mitigated) are associated with non -construction related mobile sources. Emissions of motor
vehicles are controlled by State and Federal standards, and neither the Project applicant nor the City has
control over these standards. The Project would be required to comply with several laws, ordinances, and
regulations (LOR)s and mitigation measures to reduce operational GHG emissions. LOR-4 through LOR-6
require water efficient irrigation systems, and compliance with Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards and
the CALGreen Code. The Project also includes MM GHG-1 through MM GHG-8 to further reduce
emissions. In addition, implementation of MM AQ-1 through MM AQ-4 further described in Section 4.2:
Air Quality of this EIR would reduce the Project's construction and operational emissions. As shown in
Table 4.7-3, mitigation measures would reduce Project GHG emissions by approximately 9 percent;
however, total mitigated emissions would continue to exceed the SCAQMD threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e
per year.
The City as the lead agency for the Project and the entity responsible for enforcing any mitigation
measures incorporated into the Project and relied upon to reduce impacts to a less than significant level,
has no enforcement authority over offset credits that fund carbon reduction projects outside of the City.
Many offset credits "sell" reductions in emissions generated outside of California, which may not be
genuine or verifiable. International offsets are even more difficult to verify, guarantee and enforce. Even
CARB does not have enforcement authority over such reductions, let alone the City of Menifee. Thus, the
purchase of offset credits is not a feasible mitigation measure to reduce the emissions impact of the
Project. Therefore, despite the incorporation of all feasible mitigation, the remaining mobile emissions
from the Project cannot feasibly be mitigated because neither the Project applicant nor the City has the
regulatory authority to control tailpipe emissions. Since mitigated future mobile source emissions exceed
the 3,000 MTCO2e threshold and no additional feasible mitigation beyond MM AQ-1 through MM AQ-4
and MM GHG-1 through MM GHG-8 are available to further reduce emissions, this impact remains
significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.2: Air Quality, and Section 4.7.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions of the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MMs AQ-2 through
AQ-4, listed above, are feasible and are made binding through the MMRP. Imposition of these mitigation
measures will not reduce potentially significant greenhouse gas emissions impacts to less than significant.
As such, the impact remains significant and unavoidable. Additionally, the following mitigation measures
apply:
MM GHG-1 Priorto issuance of tenant occupancy permits, the Project applicant shall be required
to install a minimum 192 kwdc solar photovoltaic (PV) system or offset an equivalent
amount of energy demand through the purchase of renewable energy or
implementation of alternative renewable measures, subject to approval by the
Community Development Director or his/her designee. To allow future operators to
earn WAIRE Program points pursuant toSCAQMD's Rule 2305, the exact timing of the
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PV system installation may be modified at the discretion of the Community
Development Director or his/her designee. The final PV generation facility size
requires approval by Southern California Edison (SCE). SCE's Rule 21 governs
operating and metering requirements for any facility connected to SCE's distribution
system. Should SCE limit the off -site export, the Project may utilize a battery energy
storage system (BESS) to lower off -site export while maintaining on -site renewable
generation to off -set consumption. The building shall include an electrical system and
other infrastructure sufficiently sized to accommodate the PV arrays. The electrical
system and infrastructure must be clearly labeled with noticeable and permanent
signage.
In addition, to ensure that the Project's electrical room(s) is sufficiently sized to
accommodate the potential need for additional electrical panels, either (1) a
secondary electrical room shall be provided in the building, or (2) the primary
electrical room shall be sized 25 percent larger than is required to satisfy the service
requirements of the building or the electrical gear shall be installed with the initial
construction with 25 percent excess demand capacity.
MM GHG-2 Prior to issuance of tenant occupancy permits, Project operators with more than 100
employees shall prepare and submit to the Community Development Director or
designee, a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program detailing strategies
that would reduce the use of single -occupant vehicles by employees by increasing the
number of trips by walking, bicycle, carpool, vanpool, and transit. The TDM shall
include, but is not limited to the following:
• Provide a transportation information center and on -site TDM coordinator to
educate residents, employers, employees, and visitors of surrounding
transportation options.
• Incorporate bicycle parking and storage, and self-service bicycle repair areas.
• Provide on -site meal options in employee break areas as well as kitchen amenities
to prepare and/or heat meals.
• Provide a ride -matching service (e.g., bulletin boards, website, smartphone
application) to connect carpool participants and provide preferential parking for
rideshare vehicles to support carpool/vanpool/rideshare transportation modes.
• Post Riverside Transit Agency schedules in conspicuous areas.
• Reference Riverside Transit Agency schedules when creating employees'
operating schedules.
MM GHG-3 Prior to the issuance of building permits and prior to issuance of tenant occupancy
permits, the City of Menifee Building and Safety Division shall confirm that the Project
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does not include cold storage equipment for warehousing purposes. Cold storage was
not included in the analysis for the EIR and is therefore prohibited.
MM GHG-4 The facility operator shall provide tenants with an information packet that:
Provides information on incentive programs, such as the Carl Moyer Memorial Air
Quality Standards Attainment Program (Moyer Program), and other similar
funding opportunities, by providing applicable literature available from the
California Air Resources Board (CARB). The Moyer Program On -Road Heavy -Duty
Vehicles Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) provides funding to individuals seeking
to purchase new or used vehicles with 2013 or later model year engines to replace
an existing vehicle that is to be scrapped.
Provides information on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's
SmartWay program and tenants shall be encouraged to use carriers that are
SmartWay carriers.
MM GHG-5 Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the Project shall be required to provide
20 percent of the employee parking stalls on -site as "EV ready," with all necessary
conduit and related appurtenances installed. Five percent of the EV ready parking
stalls shall have Level 2 Quickcharge EV charging stations installed and operational.
Signage shall be installed indicating EV charging stations/stalls and specifying stalls
that are reserved for clean air/EV vehicles.
MM GHG-6 The development shall divert a minimum of 75 percent of landfill waste during
operation. Prior to issuance of certificate of tenant occupancy permits, a recyclables
collection and load area shall be constructed in compliance with City of Menifee
standards for Recyclable Collection and Loading Areas, and the facility's operator shall
be required to provide the City with a copy of the Project's recycling program. This
mitigation measure applies only to tenant permits and not the building shell
approvals.
MM GHG-7 Prior to the issuance of building permits, building plans shall identify the location of
future electric truck charging stations (minimum of three) and install conduit to those
spaces.
MM GHG-8 Prior to the issuance of tenant occupancy permits, the Project applicant shall submit
a report to the City of Menifee Building and Safety Division demonstrating total
natural gas consumption from the Project will not exceed 10,000,000 kBTU/year.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.7-19 through 4.7-27.
Impact 4.7-2: Significant and Unavoidable Impact
As shown in Section 4.7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the Project does not conflict with the applicable
plans that are discussed above, and therefore, with respect to this particular threshold, the Project does
not have a significant impact. However, despite plan consistency, the Project's long-term operational GHG
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emissions would exceed the 3,000 MTCO2e per year threshold despite the implementation of MM AQ-1
through MM AQ-4 in the Project Air Quality Assessment and MM GHG-1 through MM GHG-8; thus, the
Project could impede California's statewide GHG reduction goals for 2030 and 2050. A potentially
significant impact would therefore occur as a result of the Project.
Mitigation Measures: Based upon the analysis presented in Section 4.2: Air Quality, and Section 4.7.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions of the Draft EIR, which is incorporated herein by reference, MMs AQ-2 through
AQ-4, and GHG-1 through GHG-8 listed above, are feasible and are made binding through the MMRP.
Imposition of these mitigation measures will not reduce potentially significant impacts to less than
significant with respect to greenhouse gas emissions. As such, the impact remains significant and
unavoidable.
Supportive Evidence: Please refer to Draft EIR pages 4.7-27 through 4.7-31.
6.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.12 MINERAL RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.13 NOISE
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.15 PUBLIC SERVICES
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.16 RECREATION
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.17 TRANSPORTATION
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
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6.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.19 UTILITIES
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
6.20 WILDFIRE
No impacts were concluded to be and significant and unavoidable.
7.0 FINDINGS REGARDING GROWTH INDUCING IMPACTS
CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.2(d) requires that an EIR:
"Discuss the ways in which the proposed project could foster economic or population
growth, or the construction of additional housing, either directly or indirectly, in the
surrounding environment."
Under State CEQAGuidelines section 15126.2(e), a project would be considered to have a growth -
inducing effect if it would result in any of the following effects:
• Directly or indirectly foster economic or population growth, or the construction of additional
housing in the surrounding environment;
• Remove obstaclesto population growth (e.g., construction of an infrastructure expansion to allow
for more construction in service areas);
• Tax existing community service facilities, requiring the construction of new facilities that could
cause significant environmental effects; or
• Encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment, either
individually or cumulatively.
Here, the Project would not result in significant growth -inducing impacts.
First, the Project would not directly foster population growth as the Project does not involve the
construction of residential uses, nor does the site zoning allow for residential development. The Project
would generate employment, but the existing 4.4 percent unemployment rate in Riverside County'
suggests that there is a need for local employment opportunities which are anticipated to be filled by
locals.
Second, the Project would not remove obstacles to population growth. The proposed Project's
development is localized to the Project site. The Project would not amend the Land Use Element or
increase density on the parcels adjacent to the Project site. While the development of the Project would
involve the expansion and updating of utility facilities such as electricity and water connections and the
State of California Employment Development Department. (2023). Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) -Riverside County
(Preliminary for May 2023). Retrieved from: https://data.edd.ca.gov/Labor-Force-and-Unemployment-Rates/Local-Area-Unemployment-
Statistics-LAUS-Riverside-/f6zd-dtm5 (accessed October 2023).
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improvement of existing roadways, these improvements would serve the existing residences and
businesses in the City and would improve services to these facilities and City connectivity. Substantial
upgrades to the roadway system outside of the general Project area, which would promote further
development, are not included as components of the Project. All infrastructure improvements associated
with the Project are required of the Project itself, and do not contemplate future development in the area.
All future projects in the general area would be subject to provide improvements to serve each project,
as necessary.
Third, the Project would not tax existing community service facilities nor require the construction of new
or expanded facilities that could cause significant environmental effects. The Project site is currently
substantially vacant with some existing adjacent unimproved roadways. Adjacent and nearby uses,
including non -confirming residential and commercial developments, are served by existing utilities,
including electricity, natural gas, and wet and dry facilities but they have not been extended into the
Project site. Existing utilities would be extended and upgraded as needed during construction of Project
to serve the anticipated demands and to accommodate operation of the warehouse. The Project would
include infrastructure improvements and connections to allow for the efficient use of resources such as
natural gas, electricity, sewer, and water. Improvements to the Project adjacent streets would also include
underground dry utility facilities (e.g., cable, electric, telephone, natural gas, television and fiber optics)
along the Project's frontage streets.
Finally, the Project would not encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the
environment, either individually or cumulatively. The Project would not encourage or facilitate other
development such as the construction of new housing or other developments that could potentially have
a significant effect on the environment.
Finding —The City adopts CEQA Finding 1.
The City hereby finds that the Project does not directly result in any significant growth -inducing impacts.
The Project involves the creation of opportunities for industrial development.
Supportive Evidence — Please refer to Draft EIR pages 5-4 through 5-6.
8.0 FINDINGS REGARDING PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
The following alternatives were addressed in the Draft EIR:
1) The No Project Alternative
2) Reduced Building Intensity Alternative
3) Building Square Footage Reduction with Additional Trailer Parking Alternative
8.1 NO PROJECT ALTERNATIVE (ALTERNATIVE 1)
Description: State CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, requires an evaluation of the "No Project"
alternative for decision -makers to compare the impacts of approving a project with the impacts of not
approving it. Alternative 1: No Project Alternative (Alternative 1) assumes that the Project site would not
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be developed, which means there would be no warehousing facilities, landscape improvements, or
surface lot improvements developed on the Project site or off -site.
Although this alternative assumes "No Development" (as required by CEQA), this is considered a
speculative assumption as the land is assumed to remain in private ownership (as there are no offers to
purchase the land for public open space use). It is more likely that, eventually, the land would be
developed with some form of industrial development in keeping with the City's General Plan land use,
Menifee North Specific Plan, and zoning designations.
Finding —The City adopts Finding 3.
The City finds that Alternative 1 would not meet any of the Project objectives, as identified above as the
Project site would remain in its existing condition. The Project site would not provide employment
opportunities, would not facilitate the movement of goods, would not develop an industrial
project/warehouse facility that is Class A and that would attract high -end tenants to increase the City's
tax base.
Supporting Evidence — Please see Draft EIR Pages 6-5 through 6-10.
8.2 REDUCED BUILDING INTENSITY (15% REDUCTION) (ALTERNATIVE 2)
Description: Alternative 2 assumes the proposed Project would undergo a 15 percent reduction in the
overall square footage of the proposed warehouse building, removing mezzanine space (200,000 SF).
Alternative 2 would minimize overall impacts related to the scale of the Project by 15 percent in square
feet of proposed buildings.
Finding —The City adopts Finding 3.
The City finds that Alternative 2 would likely lead to reduced impacts in air quality, energy, greenhouse
gas emissions, transportation, and utilities and service systems. A smaller building size would still be
consistent with land use designations for the Project site. Utility demand would be decreased due to the
smaller building size as well, along with the associated fire hazards.
Alternative 2 would meet all of the Project Objectives. However, Alternative 2 does not maximize the
City's benefits realized or achieve the Project Objectives when compared to the proposed Project due to
the reduced building square footage (200,000 SF) of interior mezzanine. Additionally, the reduction in
impacts would not be significant enough to eliminate or substantially reduce impacts of the Project to the
greatest extent feasible.
Supporting Evidence — Please see Draft EIR Pages 6-11 through 6-15.
8.3 TRAILER STORAGE AND/OR ADDITIONAL VEHICULAR PARKING ON
SMALLER SITE (ALTERNATIVE 3)
Description: Alternative 3 assumes the proposed non -sort warehouse space would continue to be
constructed in its original location, including the same office space, but with a 38.5 percent reduction in
building size (700,000 SF remaining) with the excess land for trailer parking lot consisting of 684 trailer
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parking stalls and/or a staging area for the warehouse use. Alternative 3 would also include off -site
improvements to support the development. Lastly, the additional trailer parking would be used by the
building's tenant for storage purposes and would not be used as a truck terminal. Alternative 3 would
result in less intensive impacts concerning aesthetics, air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, land
use, noise, transportation, and utilities impacts than the proposed Project due to shorter construction
timeline and a smaller building footprint.
Finding —The City adopts Finding 3.
The City finds that Alternative 3 would result in less intensive impacts concerning aesthetics, air quality,
energy, greenhouse gas emissions, land use, noise, transportation, and utilities impacts than the proposed
Project due to shorter construction timeline and a smaller building footprint. Additionally, Alternative 3
would meet all of the Project Objectives. However, Alternative 3 does not maximize the City's benefits
realized or achievement of the Project Objectives when compared to the proposed Project due to the 38.5
percent reduction in building size (700,000 SF remaining) with the excess land for trailer/auto parking lot
consisting of 616 automobile parking stalls and 684 trailer parking stalls.
Supporting Evidence — Please see Draft EIR Pages 6-15 through 6-20.
9.0 FINDINGS REGARDING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code requires that when making findings required by
Section 21081(a) of the Public Resources Code, the Lead Agency approving a project shall adopt a
reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition
of project approval, in order to ensure compliance with project implementation and to mitigate or avoid
significant effects on the environment. The City hereby finds that:
1) A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared for the Project,
and the mitigation measures therein. The MMRP is incorporated herein by reference and is
considered part of the record of proceedings for the Project.
2) The MMRP designates responsibility for implementation and monitoring of proposed
mitigation measures. The City's Community Development Director will serve as the overall
MMRP coordinator and will be primarily responsible for ensuring that all mitigation measures
are complied with.
3) The MMRP prepared for the Project has been adopted concurrently with these Findings. The
MMRP meets the requirements of Section 21021.6 of the Public Resources Code. The City will
use the MMRP to track compliance with mitigation measures. The MMRPwill remain available
for public review during the compliance period.
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10.0 OTHER FINDINGS
The City hereby finds as follows:
1) The foregoing statements are true and correct;
2) The City is the "Lead Agency" for the Project evaluated in the CEQA Documents and
independently reviewed and analyzed in the Draft EIR and Final EIR for the Project;
3) The Notice of Preparation of the Draft EIR was circulated for public review. It requested that
responsible agencies respond as to the scope and content of the environmental information
germane to that agency's specific responsibilities;
4) The public review period for the Draft EIR was for 45 days between September 29, 2023, and
November 13, 2023. The Draft EIR and appendices were available for public review during that
time. A Notice of Completion and copies of the Draft EIR were sent to the State Clearinghouse,
and notices of availability of the Draft EIR were published by the City. The Draft EIR was
available for review on the City's website. Physical copies of the environmental documents are
available at the City of Menifee Community Development Department, Sun City Library, and
the Menifee Library;
5) The CEQA Documents were completed in compliance with CEQA;
6) The CEQA Documents reflect the City's independent judgment;
7) The City evaluated comments on environmental issues received from persons who reviewed
the Draft EIR. In accordance with CEQA, the City prepared written responses describing the
disposition of significant environmental issues raised. The Final EIR provided adequate, good
faith and reasoned responses to the comments. The City reviewed the comments received and
responses thereto and has determined that neither the comments received nor the responses
to such comments add significant new information to the Draft EIR regarding adverse
environmental impacts. The City has based its actions on full appraisal of all viewpoints,
including all comments received up to the date of adoption of these Findings, concerning the
environmental impacts identified and analyzed in the Final EIR;
8) The City finds that the CEQA Documents, as amended, provide objective information to assist
the decision -makers and the public at large in their consideration of the environmental
consequences of the Project. The public review period provided all interested jurisdictions,
agencies, private organizations, and individuals the opportunity to submit all comments made
during the public review period;
9) The CEQA Documents evaluated the following impacts: (1) aesthetics; (2) agriculture and
forestry; (3) air quality; (4) biological resources; (5) cultural resources; (6) energy; (7) geology
and soils; (8) greenhouse gas emissions; (9) hazards and hazardous materials; (10) hydrology
and water quality; (11) land use and planning; (12) mineral resources; (13) noise;
(14) population and housing; (15) public services; (16) recreation; (17) transportation and
circulation; (18) tribal cultural resources; (19) utilities and service systems; (20) wildfire.
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Additionally, the CEQA Documents considered, in separate sections, significant irreversible
environmental changes and growth -inducing impacts of the Project as well as a reasonable
range of project alternatives. All of the significant environmental impacts of the Project were
identified in the CEQA Documents;
10) The MMRP includes all of the mitigation measures identified in the CEQA Documents and has
been designed to ensure compliance during implementation of the Project. The MMRP
provides the steps necessary to ensure that the mitigation measures are fully enforceable;
11) The MMRP designates responsibility and anticipated timing for the implementation of
mitigation; the City's Community Development Director will serve as the MMRP
Coordinator;
12) In determining whether the Project may have a significant impact on the environment, and
in adopting these Findings pursuant to Section 21081 of CEQA, the City has complied with
CEQA Sections 21081.5 and 21082.2;
13) The impacts ofthe Project have been analyzed tothe extent feasible atthe time of certification
of the CEQA Documents;
14) The City made no decisions related to approval of the Project prior to the initial
recommendation of certification of the CEQA Documents. The City also did not commit to a
definite course of action with respect to the Project prior to the initial consideration of the
CEQA Documents.
15) Copies of all the documents incorporated by reference in the CEQA Documents are and have
been available upon request at all times at the offices of the City of Menifee Community
Development Department, the custodian of record for such documents or other materials;
16) The responses to the comments on the Draft EIR, which are contained in the Final EIR, clarify
and amplify the analysis in the Draft EIR;
17) Having reviewed the information contained in the CEQA Documents and in the administrative
record, the City finds that there is no new significant information regarding adverse
environmental impacts of the Project in the Final EIR; and
18) Having received, reviewed and considered all information in the CEQA Documents, as well as
all other information in the record of proceedings on this matter, these Findings are hereby
adopted by the City in its capacity as the CEQA Lead Agency.
11.0 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(b), and CEQA Guidelines Section15093(a) and (b), the
decision -making agency is required to balance, as applicable, the economic, legal, social, technological, or
other benefits of the project against its unavoidable environmental risks when determining whether to
approve a project. If the specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of the project
outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, those effects may be considered "acceptable"
(14 C.C.R. § 15093 (a)). CEQA requires the agency to support, in writing, the specific reasons for
considering a project acceptable when significant impacts are not avoided or substantially lessened. Those
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reasons must be based on substantial evidence in the FEIR or elsewhere in the administrative record (14
C.C.R. § 15093(b)).
Courts have upheld overriding considerations that were based on a variety of policy considerations
including, but not limited to, new jobs, stronger tax base, and implementation of an agency's economic
development goals, growth management policies, redevelopment plans, the need for housing and
employment, conformity to community plan, and provision of construction jobs; see Towards
Responsibility in Planning v. City Council (1988) 200 Cal App. 3d 671; Dusek v. Redevelopment Agency
(1985) 173 Cal App. 3d 1029; City of Poway v City of San Diego (1984) 155 Cal App. 3d 1037; and Markley
v. City Council (1982) 131 Cal App.3d 656.
The City finds that all feasible mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR that are within the purview
of the City would be implemented with the Project, and that the mitigation measures that may be within
another agency's discretion have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency. As identified
below, the City further finds that the remaining significant unavoidable effects are outweighed and are
found to be acceptable due to the following specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or
other benefits, based upon the facts set forth above, the FEIR, and the record.
In accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City finds that the mitigation
measures identified in the Final EIR and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), when
implemented, would avoid, or substantially lessen all of the significant effects identified in the Final EIR
for the Motte Business Center (Project). However, certain significant impacts of the Project are
unavoidable even after incorporation of all feasible mitigation measures. These significant unavoidable
impacts would result from greenhouse gas emissions which the Project's operational mitigated mobile
source emissions would continue to exceed the SCAQMD MTCOze threshold and even with MM AQ-1
through AQ-4 in Section 4.2: Air Quality and MMs GHG-1 through GHG-8 in Section 4.7. Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, a significant impact would remain.
The City finds that all feasible mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR that are within the purview
of the City would be implemented with the Project. As identified below, the City further finds that the
remaining significant unavoidable effects are outweighed and are found to be acceptable due to the
following specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, based upon the facts
set forth above, the Final EIR, and the record.
The City finds that any one of the benefits set forth below is sufficient by itself to warrant approval of the
Project. This determination is based on the findings herein and the evidence in the record. Having
balanced the unavoidable adverse environmental impacts against each of the benefits, the City hereby
adopts this Statement of Overriding Considerations for the following reasons:
1. All feasible mitigation measures have been imposed to lessen Project impacts to less than
significant levels; and furthermore, alternatives to the Project are infeasible because while they
have similar or less environmental impacts, they do not provide the economic benefits of the
Project, or are otherwise socially or economically infeasible when compared to the Project, as
described in the Statement of Facts and Findings.
2. The Project is consistent with and will contribute to achieving the goals and objectives established
by the General Plan. Implementing the City's General Plan as a policy is a legal and social
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prerogative of the City. The Project would be consistent with the following General Plan Goals
and Policies through the implementation of PDFs and Mitigation Measures.
Goals and policies from the Circulation Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal C-1
A roadway network that meets the circulation needs of all residents, employees,
and visitors to the City of Menifee.
Policy C-1.1:
Require roadways to:
i. Comply with federal, state, and local design and safety standards.
ii. Meet the needs of multiple transportation modes and users.
iii. Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses.
iv. Be maintained in accordance with best practices.
Policy C-1.2
Require development to mitigate its traffic impacts and achieve a peak hour Level of
Service (LOS) D or better at intersections, except at constrained intersections at close
proximity to the 1-215 where LOS E may be permitted.
Policy C-1.5
Minimize idling times and vehicle miles traveled to conserve resources, protect air
quality, and limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Goal C-2
A bikeway and community pedestrian network that facilitates and encourages
nonmotorized travel throughout the City of Menifee.
Policy 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.
Policy 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.
Policy 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.
Goals and policies from the Community Design Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal CD-3 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.
Policy 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).
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Policy CD-3.5
Design parking lots and structures to be functionally and visually integrated and
connected; off-street parking lots should not dominate the street scene.
Policy CD-3.8
Design retention/detention basins to be visually attractive and well -integrated with
any associated project and with adjacent land uses.
Policy CD-3.9
Utilize Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques and
defensible space design concepts to enhance community safety.
Policy CD-3.10
Employ design strategies and building materials that evoke a sense of quality and
permanence.
Policy CD-3.14
Provide variations in color, texture, materials, articulation, and architectural
treatments. Avoid long expanses of blank, monotonous walls or fences.
Policy CD-3.15
Require property owners to maintain structures and landscaping to high standards of
design, health, and safety.
Policy CD-3.16
Avoid use of long, blank walls in industrial developments by breaking them up with
vertical and horizontal fagade articulation achieved through stamping, colors,
materials, modulation, and landscaping.
Policy CD-3.17
Encourage the use of creative landscape design to create visual interest and reduce
conflicts between different land uses.
Policy 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.
Policy CD-3.20
Avoid the blocking of public views by solid walls.
Goal CD-6
Attractive landscaping, lighting, and signage that conveys a positive image of the
community.
Policy CD-6.3
Require property owners to maintain the existing landscape on developed
nonresidential sites and replace unhealthy or dead landscaping.
Policy CD-6.4
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.
Policy CD-6.5
Limit light leakage and spillage that may interfere with the operations of the Palomar
Observatory.
Goals and policies from the Open Space and Conservation Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal OSC-8
Protected biological resources, especially sensitive and special status wildlife
species and their natural habitats.
Policy OCS-8.4
Identify and inventory existing natural resources in the City of Menifee.
Policy OCS-8.5
Recognize the impacts new development will have on the city's natural resources and
identify ways to reduce these impacts.
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Goals and policies from the Open Space & Conservation Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal OSC-9 Reduced impacts to air quality at the local level by minimizing pollution and
particulate matter.
Policy OCS-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.
Policy OCS-9.5 Comply with the mandatory requirements of Title 24 Part 1 of the California Building
Standards Code (CALGreen) and Title 24 Part 6 Building and Energy Efficiency
Standards.
Goals and policies from the Open Space & Conservation Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal OSC-5 Archaeological, historical, and cultural resources are protected and integrated into
the city's-built environment.
Policy OCS-5.1 Preserve and protect archaeological and historic resources and cultural sites, places,
districts, structures, landforms, objects and native burial sites, traditional cultural
landscapes and other features, consistent with state law and any laws, regulations or
policies which may be adopted by the city to implement this goal and associated
policies.
Policy OCS-5.4 Establish clear and responsible policies and best practices to identify, evaluate, and
protect previously unknown archaeological, historic, and cultural resources, following
applicable CEQA and NEPA procedures and in consultation with the appropriate
Native American tribes who have ancestral lands within the city.
Goals and policies from the Open Space & Conservation Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal OSC-4 Efficient and environmentally appropriate use and management of energy and
mineral resources to ensure their availability for future generations.
Policy OCS-4.1 Apply energy efficiency and conservation practices in land use, transportation
demand management, and subdivision and building design.
Policy OCS-4.2 Evaluate public and private efforts to develop and operate alternative systems of
energy production, including solar, wind, and fuel cell.
Goals and policies from the Safety Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal S-1 A community that is minimally impacted by seismic shaking and earthquake -
induced or other geologic hazards.
Policy 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.
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
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disruption caused by geologic hazards such as slope instability; compressible,
collapsible, expansive or corrosive soils; and subsidence due to groundwater
withdrawal.
PolicyS-2.1 Require all new developments to mitigate the geologic hazards that have the
potential to impact habitable structures and other improvements.
Policy 5-2.2 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.
PolicyS-2.3: Minimize grading and modifications to the natural topography to prevent the
potential for man -induced slope failures.
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.
Policy 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.
Policy 5-4.2: 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. The City will continue to coordinate with the Riverside County
Fire Department, for Interagency coordination, to respond to emergency calls in
Menifee and to provide training and ongoing programs for public education.
Policy S-4.4 Review development proposals for impacts to fire facilities and compatibility with fire
areas or mitigate.
Policy 5-4.17 The City should ensure that all new development has adequate water, sewer, and
fire protection consistent with the most current California Building Code and
California Fire Code and will comply with the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
Fire Safe Regulations.
Goal S-5 A community that has reduced the potential for hazardous materials
contamination.
Policy 5-5.1 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.
Policy 5-5.4 Ensure that all facilities that handle hazardous materials comply with federal and
state laws pertaining to the management of hazardous wastes and materials.
Policy 5-5.5 Require facilities that handle hazardous materials to implement mitigation measures
that reduce the risks associated with hazardous material production, storage, and
disposal.
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Goals and policies from the Land Use Element applicable to the Project include:
Policy LU-3.4 Require that approval of new development be contingent upon the project's ability
to secure appropriate infrastructure services.
Policy 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.
Goal LU-4
Ensure development is consistent with the Riverside County Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan.
Policy LU-4.2
Ensure that development proposals within the March Air Reserve Base and Perris
Valley Airport areas of influence fully comply with the permit procedures specified in
Federal and State law, with the referral requirements of the Airport Land Use
Commission (ALUC), and with the conditions of approval imposed or recommended
by the Federal Aviation Administration and ALUC, such as land use compatibility
criteria, including density, intensity, and coverage standards. This requirement is in
addition to all other City development review requirements.
Goals and policies from the Open Space & Conservation Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal OSC-7:
A reliable and safe water supply that effectively meets current and future user
demands.
Policy OCS-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.
Policy OCS-7.2
Encourage water conservation as a means of preserving water resources.
Policy OCS-7.8
Protect groundwater quality by decommissioning existing septic systems and
establishing connections to sanitary sewer infrastructure.
Goals and policies from the Community Design Element applicable to the Project include:
Goal N-1
Noise -sensitive land uses are protected from excessive noise and vibration
exposure.
Policy N-1.1
Assess the compatibility of proposed land uses with the noise environment when
preparing, revising, or reviewing development project applications.
Policy 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.
Policy 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:
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Policy 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.
Policy 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.
Policy N-1.13 Require new development to minimize vibration impacts to adjacent uses during
demolition and construction.
Goal N-2 Minimal Noise Spillover. Minimal noise spillover from noise -generating uses, such
as agriculture, commercial, and industrial uses into adjoining noise -sensitive uses.
Policy 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.
3. Approval of the Project will create maximum employment -generating
opportunities for citizens of Menifee and surrounding communities. The Project's
initial building and infrastructure construction spending will provide a one-time
stimulus to the local and regional economies by creating hundreds of
construction related jobs and services. The permanent annual recurring impact
will also be substantial by creating long-term employment and generating
indirect jobs off site within the City.
4. Approval of the Project will contribute towards maximizing employment
opportunities within the City to improve the jobs -housing balance and to reduce
systemic unemployment within the City. The Project will attract businesses that
can expedite the delivery of essential goods to consumers and businesses in
Menifee and beyond the City boundary.
5. Development of the Project site would result in the increase in property taxes
through development of vacant and unused parcels through a Tentative Parcel
Map and Plot Plan to allow for the development and to allow the City orderly and
efficient control of the land use planning of the area. Additionally, payment of
applicable DIFs would add to the City's fiscal performance. The Project will also
have a wider regional economic impact in the near future. The surrounding area
would greatly benefit due to the Applicant's and the City's investment in
infrastructure. The extended benefit area would experience tremendous amount
of growth in that it would bring more permanent Cityjobs and increase the annual
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recurring economic output in north Menifee. The sales tax revenues generated
on behalf of the City by the local employees and residents within the Project and
extended benefit areas would represent a sizeable boost to the City's economy.
6. Approval of the Project will result in improved infrastructure to keep pace with
the City's ongoing development and will enhance the quality of life for the City's
residents by linking land use, transportation and infrastructure development.
With implementation of the PDFs and Mitigation Measures (MMs) Table 4.13-2:
Summary of Intersection Operation (Recommended Improvements), and
Table 4.13-3, Summary of Roadway Segment Analysis with Recommended
Improvements of the EIR, the Project would be consistent with all applicable
traffic thresholds and would provide adequate transportation infrastructure for
the Project and the community overall.
7. The Project would provide a high quality and sustainable development. The
Project would promote a planning approach that supports a sustainable and
healthy community and reduces impacts on the natural environment. For
instance, the Project would meet CalGreen Building Code energy efficiency
requirements: consistent with Mitigation Measures GHG-1 through GHG-8, the
Project would provide conduits for the installation of electrical hookups forfuture
EV trucks and parking areas would be designed to accommodate EVs.
Additionally, as noted in LOR-6, the Project would be designed consistent with
CalGreen Code 24 CCR, Part 11, as follows:
• Design buildings to be water efficient. Install water -efficient fixtures in
accordance with Section 5.303 (nonresidential) of the California Green
Building Standards Code Part 11.
• Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65 percent of the
nonhazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with Section
5.408.1 (nonresidential) of the California Green Building Standards Code Part
11.
Provide storage areas for recyclables and green waste and adequate recycling
containers located in readily accessible areas in accordance with Section 5.410
(nonresidential) of the California Green Building Standards Code Part 11.
• To facilitate future installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE),
nonresidential construction shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3
(nonresidential electric vehicle charging) of the California Green Building
Standards Code Part 11.
Although significant impacts will remain, the City will mitigate any significant adverse impacts to
greenhouse gas emissions to the maximum extent practicable. In its decision to approve the Project, the
Planning Commission has considered the Project benefits to outweigh the environmental impacts.
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12.0 CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL EIR
The Planning Commission certifies that the Final EIR was prepared in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA
Guidelines and that the Planning Commission has complied with CEQA's procedural and substantive
requirements.
The Planning Commission further certifies that it has reviewed and considered the EIR in evaluation of the
Project and that the EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission further finds that no new significant information as defined by CEQA Guidelines
Section 15088.5, has been received by the Planning Commission after the circulation of the Draft EIR that
would require further recirculation.
Accordingly, the Planning Commission certifies the Final EIR for the Motte Business Center Project.
As the decision -making body for approval, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
information contained in the Findings and supporting documentation. The Planning Commission
determines that the Findings contain a complete and accurate reporting of the unavoidable impacts and
benefits of the Project as detailed in the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
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G�7Y OR.
MENIFEE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF MENIFEE )
I, Rachel Valencia, Administrative Assistant of the City of Menifee, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Planning Commission Resolution No. PC23-611 was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Menifee at a meeting thereof held on the 13th day of December, 2023
by the following vote:
Ayes:
Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas
Noes:
Long
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
"QVI
,I ache) Valencia
Administrative Assistant