Environmental Review
State law requires that an environmental assessment be undertaken for projects that have the potential to have an impact on the environment. All development projects have such potential impacts, and so all projects must be assessed under CEQA. Most land use policies may affect the environment and are also subject to review under CEQA. There are three levels of CEQA review:
Exemption
Many types of smaller development projects or projects that can be seen with certainty to have no significant detrimental impact on the environment are generally exempt from CEQA. For example, an addition to a single family home or the construction of a new home are generally exempt from CEQA review. While many smaller projects are exempt, it should be recognized that certain circumstances may trigger a higher level of CEQA review.
Initial Study
When staff concludes that a project is not exempt and has the potential to have some impacts on the environment, staff will conduct an “Initial Study”. Upon completion of the Initial Study, staff can come to one of two conclusions:
Under the specific circumstances of the particular case, there are no potentially significant impacts; or any identified potentially significant impacts can be mitigated to a less-than-significant level through the adoption of mitigation measures. Under these circumstances, the project is eligible for a “Negative Declaration” (also referred to as a Neg Dec). If there are no significant impacts, then no mitigation measures will be adopted. Should impacts be identified, then mitigation measures shall be adopted as part of the project.
If the Initial Study identifies one or more significant impacts on the environment, and those impacts cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level, then an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) shall be prepared. An EIR will consider potential impacts and mitigations, and also alternatives to the project that would not cause those significant impacts or would have lesser impacts than the proposed project.
Once the appropriate environmental determination and the Negative Declaration or EIR is prepared, the City will proceed to act on the development project.
Approximately 249 acres north of the City Limits, generally located south, north, and east of the intersection of Bryant Street and Highway 38 ; APNs: 0321-121-02, 05, 06, 08, 09, 14, 15, 16, and 19. See attached exhibit.
An annexation of approximately 249 acres within the City of Yucaipa Sphere of Influence and a General Plan Amendment to change approximately 11.5 acres of the annexation area located around the intersection of Bryant Street and Highway 38 from OS (Open Space) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial).
South of Wildwood Canyon Road and east of Oak View Drive at the confluence of Wildwood Creek and Oak Glen Creek. Coordinates: 34°00′50.83″ north latitude and 116°59′57.87″ west longitude.
The City of Yucaipa (City) proposes the construction of a multi-purpose flood control basin within the existing Wildwood Creek. The basin is proposed to be a flow-through basin with a capacity of approximately 25 acre-feet (Project). The approximately 6.30-acre Project Site is owned by the City and is located south of Wildwood Canyon Road and east of Oak View Drive at the confluence of Wildwood Creek and a smaller canyon tributary, Oak Glen Creek (“Project Site”) within the City. The Project Site has a General Plan Designation and Zoning Designation of Open Space. The approximate center of the site corresponds to 34°00′50.83″ north latitude and 116°59′57.87″ west longitude. The Project site is bisected by Wildwood Creek and bound by Wildwood Canyon Road to the north and open space to the south.
- Notice of Availability – Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Final Environmental Impact Report
- A. Initial Study/Environmental Checklist and Notice of Preparation (NOP)
- B. NOP Distribution List
- C. Comment Letters Received on the NOP
- D. Scoping Meeting Minutes
- E. Yucaipa Freeway Corridor Specific Plan Biological Resources Technical Report
- F. Technical Memorandum on Hazardous Material/Hazardous Wastes and Water Well Information for the Yucaipa Freeway Corridor Specific Plan
- G. Drainage Study for Yucaipa Freeway Corridor Project City of Yucaipa, CA
- H. Environmental Noise Study for the Proposed Freeway Corridor Specific Plan in the City of Yucaipa
- I. Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory of the Yucaipa Specific Plan Study Area
- J. Traffic Impact Study for Yucaipa Freeway Corridor Specific Plan
- K. Air Quality Calculation Worksheets
- L. Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model Worksheets
- M. Paleontology Review, Yucaipa Freeway Corridor Specific Plan
- N. Water Supply Assessment and Written Verification of Supply for the Interstate I-10 Freeway Corridor Specific Plan
- O. Specific Plan Design Guidelines
- P. FAR and Employee Projections
- Q. Solid Waste Generation Calculations
- R. EDR Area Study
- Revisions to the EIR
- Draft Environmental Report
- Final Environmental Impact Report
- Appendix A – Notice of Preparation & Distribution List
- Appendix B – LESA Worksheets
- Appendix C – Air Quality Analysis
- Appendix D – General Biological Resources Report
- Appendix E – Cultural Resources Letter Report
- Appendix F – Noise Impact Analysis
- Appendix G – Traffic Impact Analysis
- Notice of Completion and Availability of Draft EIR
- Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Final Environmental Impact Report
- Appendix A – Initial Study Environmental Checklist Form
- Appendix B – Notice of Preparation
- Appendix C – Site Photos
- Appendix D – AG-LESA
- Appendix E – Air Quality Appendix
- Appendix F – Biological Resources Assessment
- Appendix G – Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands
- Appendix H – Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment and Paleontological Records Review
- Appendix I – Geotechnical
- Appendix J – Limited Phase II Soil Sampling Report
- Appendix K – Hydrology
- Appendix L – Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
- Appendix M – Acoustical Analysis Report
- Appendix N – Retail Impact Study
- Appendix O – Traffic Study
- Appendix P – WSA
The Oak Glen Creek Specific Plan site is approximately 115.6 acres in northern-central Yucaipa. The project site is irregularly shaped and bounded by Oak Glen Road to the north, Bryant Street to the east, generally 2nd Street and existing single-family residences to the west, and a natural slope to the south that abuts single-family residences.
The Oak Glen Creek Specific Plan is a long-term guide for development of the project site to accommodate three major components—the Residential District (47.7 acres), the Open Space District (57.6 acres), and the Innovation District (6.7 acres). To accommodate the new development, the proposed project would provide flood attenuation and sediment reduction to alleviate existing downstream flooding along Wilson Creek, thus providing protection for private properties, roadways, and other public infrastructure. The proposed realignment of Wilson Creek and channelization of Oak Glen Creek into a retention basin would increase stormwater retention capability, increase groundwater recharge, and improve downstream water quality. Buildout of the Specific Plan area would allow approximately 200 single-family residential units and 20,000 square feet of nonresidential development. Flood control improvements (i.e., detention basin) and naturalized open space are located in the southern portion of the site. Specific Plan
- Revised FEIR
- FEIR
- Revised Findings of Fact
- Revised Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
- DEIR
- Appendix A – NOP, NOP Comments
- Appendix B – AQ/GHG
- Appendix C – Biological Resources Impact Report
- Appendix D1 – Cultural Resources
- Appendix D2 – Cultural Resources Additional Drainage Area
- Appendix D3 Cultural Resources – West 2nd City Yard
- Appendix D4 – SB18, AB52 Response Letters
- Appendix E1 – Geotechnical Constraints Study
- Appendix E2 – Geological Trenching Fault Assessment
- Appendix E3 – Geotechnical Investigation
- Appendix F1 – Phase I ESA 84 Acre
- Appendix F2 – Phase I ESA West 2nd
- Appendix G – Hydrology Water Quality Study
- Appendix H – Noise Assessment
- Appendix I – Service Provider Responses
- Appendix J – Traffic Impact Assessment
North of Oak Glen Road and east of Jefferson Street. Assessor Parcel Numbers 0321-101-02, 12 and 21, and a portion of 0321-082-15
A Phased Tentative Tract Map to subdivide approximately 236 gross acres into 184 single family lots with a minimum lot size of one (1) gross acre, with two (2) additional “Not a Part” lots for an existing private residence (Casa Blanca Ranch) and water tank/pump station site owned and operated by the Yucaipa Valley Water District.
- Final EIR
- Appendix A (Refer to Draft EIR below)
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Notice of Availability
- Wilson Creek Estates Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Appendix A – Notice of Preparation and Comments and Initial Study
- Appendix B – Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
- Appendix C – Air Quality Modeling
- Appendix D – Biological Assessment
- Appendix E – Cultural Assessment
- Appendix F – Geotechnical Report
- Appendix G – Phase I and II Assessments
- Appendix H – Hydrology and Drainage Analysis
- Appendix I – Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis
- Appendix J – Traffic Impact Analysis
- Casa Blanca Cultural Report (September 2015)
- Biological Resource Assessment for Wilson Creek Estates (July 2015)
- Limited Phase II Assessment for Casa Blanca Reissued (September 2014)
- Fault Rupture Hazard Investigation for Casa Blanca (June 2013)
- Biological Resource Assessment for Casa Blanca (November 2012)
- Cultural Resources Inventory and Assessment for Casa Blanca (November 2012)
- Jurisdictional Delineation for Casa Blanca (November 2012)
- Field Infiltration Test for Casa Blanca Ranch (September 2012)
- Geotechnical Feasibility Study for Casa Blanca (September 2012)
- Flood Hazard Map for Casa Blanca (August 2012)
- Phase I Environmental Assessment for Casa Blanca (December 2011)
South side of Yucaipa Boulevard, west of 18th Street, Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN):0300-191-01, -02, -17, -18, -28, -29, -30, -31, and 0300-192-07 and 08
A Conditional Use Permit for a phased unified center development plan on approximately 24 gross acres, consisting of a variety of commercial uses, including retail, restaurants, an express carwash, a health club, and a future 39,000 square foot movie theater anchor, located along the south side of Yucaipa Boulevard, west of 18th Street. Tentative Parcel Map (TPM No. 20125) would subdivide the commercial Project to create individual parcels for each commercial pad area. As part of the Project, a General Plan Amendment is also proposed to redesignate approximately 1.1 acres of Multiple Family Residential (RM-10M) into Service Commercial (CS) to correspond with the Project boundary. Variances may also be proposed for the sign master plan, where larger signs are requested for better roadway visibility. A Development Agreement that would be executed between the City and the Project developer may also be proposed.
- MND
- Appendix A – Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analysis
- Appendix B – Phase I Cultural Resource
- Appendix C – 31479 Avenue E Historic Resource Evaluation
- Appendix D – Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Part 1
- Appendix D – Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Part 2
- Appendix E – Phase I Site Assessment Part 1
- Appendix E – Phase I Site Assessment Part 2
- Appendix E – Phase I Site Assessment Part 3
- Appendix E – Phase II Agricultural Soil Sampling Report
- Appendix F – Noise Study
- Appendix G – Yucaipa Pointe Traffic Impact Analysis
South side of Yucaipa Boulevard, west of 18th Street, Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN):0300-191-01, -02, -17, -18, -28, -29, -30, -31, and 0300-192-07 and 08
A Conditional Use Permit for a phased unified center development plan on approximately 24 gross acres, consisting of a variety of commercial uses, including retail, restaurants, an express carwash, a health club, and a future 39,000 square foot movie theater anchor, located along the south side of Yucaipa Boulevard, west of 18th Street. Tentative Parcel Map (TPM No. 20125) would subdivide the commercial Project to create individual parcels for each commercial pad area. As part of the Project, a General Plan Amendment is also proposed to redesignate approximately 1.1 acres of Multiple Family Residential (RM-10M) into Service Commercial (CS) to correspond with the Project boundary. Variances may also be proposed for the sign master plan, where larger signs are requested for better roadway visibility. A Development Agreement that would be executed between the City and the Project developer may also be proposed.
- MND
- Appendix A – Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analysis
- Appendix B – Phase I Cultural Resource
- Appendix C – 31479 Avenue E Historic Resource Evaluation
- Appendix D – Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Part 1
- Appendix D – Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Part 2
- Appendix E – Phase I Site Assessment Part 1
- Appendix E – Phase I Site Assessment Part 2
- Appendix E – Phase I Site Assessment Part 3
- Appendix E – Phase II Agricultural Soil Sampling Report
- Appendix F – Noise Study
- Appendix G – Yucaipa Pointe Traffic Impact Analysis
The proposed Project, County Line Road Transportation Corridor, is located along the Riverside and San Bernardino County line in the Cities of Calimesa and Yucaipa (Cities) within the southerly border of the City of Yucaipa and the northerly border of the City of Calimesa. The City of Calimesa covers approximately 23.2 square miles within the County of Riverside which is bordered by the City of Beaumont to the west, Morongo Band of Mission Indians to the east and County of Riverside to the south and County of San Bernardino to the north. Specifically, the proposed linear Project is located on County Line Road from Park Avenue to Bryant Street as depicted on the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) YUCAIPA, TRS is T02S, R02W, Sect 11, 12, 13, and 14, and T02S R01W Sect. 7 and 18.
The Project Applicants, the City of Calimesa and the City of Yucaipa, submitted a grant application for the Local Partnership Program (LPP). The LPP grant is for construction of a roadway corridor, drainage, and related improvements on County Line Road from Park Avenue to Bryant Street consistent with LPP Eligible Project, subsection D guidelines. The County Line Road Transportation Corridor Project (Project) includes the improvement of approximately 4,942 linear feet (LF) along County Line Road and 2,142 LF on the cross streets for a total length of 7,084 LF. The Project boundary goes between the Counties of Riverside (to the south) and San Bernardino (to the north).
The Project is a multi-modal surface transportation enhancement project, which addresses traffic congestion and safety coupled with facilitation of growth and non-motorized transportation systems. The existing County Line Road corridor does not have sufficient capacity to serve the current traffic volumes and utilizes multi-way stop control at every intersection, thus resulting in a Level of Service (LOS) below D, approaching unstable flow. The Project proposes to construct four (4) single-lane and one (1) multi-lane roundabouts, together with street, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements, to improve safety and efficiency throughout the corridor. The use of roundabouts, in lieu of signalized intersections, provides adequate capacity and LOS for County Line Road to remain a two-lane street, thus significantly reducing right-of-way and construction costs to construct a four-lane corridor. Roundabouts will be constructed at the intersections of 5th Street, 3rd Street, 2nd Street, California Street, and Bryant Street. In addition, street improvements will be implemented between Park Avenue and 5th Street, 5th Street East (Mid-Block) to 3rd Street, and California Street to Bryant Street. The Project proposes to acquire approximately 1.3 acres of property. The acquisition is proposed for public right-of-way that includes roadway, drainage, gutter, and/or sidewalk features.
The Project will be constructed in one phase and is expected to take approximately four months, and being balanced on site, starting no sooner than fall 2019.
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The 1,093.6-acre Wine Country Specific Plan (WCSP) area is in the northeastern portion of the City of Yucaipa, specifically the North Bench Area of the city as shown in Figure 1, Local and Regional Vicinity.. The project site is at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains. The major north-south thoroughfares include Fremont Street, Jefferson Street, and Martell Avenue; major east-west thoroughfares include Ivy Street, Carter Street, and Oak Glen Road. The plan area is bounded by Martell Avenue on the east, Oak Glen Road on the south, Fremont Street on the west and the San Bernardino mountains on the north.
The City of Yucaipa (Applicant) proposes the Yucaipa Valley Wine Country Specific Plan (WCSP). WCSP is a proposed phased development that would subdivide the land into lots (i.e., homes/estates) and nonresidential areas for vineyards, trails, and open space.
The proposed project site consists of 1,093.6 acres of primarily undeveloped land. Under the proposed Specific Plan, land uses would be split approximately 50/50, with residential uses on 547.4 acres and nonresidential uses on 546.2 acres. The proposed nonresidential land use designations include Agriculture, Riparian Area, and Water District at approximately 465, 73, and 7 acres, respectively. The Water District designation would apply to land owned by the Yucaipa Valley Water District and used for existing infrastructure. The residential use acreage would be divided into two groups; residential lots of 10,000 to 14,000 square feet (“Villas”) encompassing 315 acres and residential lots of 0.5 acre (“Estates”) encompassing 232.4 acres.
