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Section 3.0 Errata to the Draft EIR
3.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE ERRATA
In accordance with Section 15132 of the CEQA Guidelines, the FEIR for The Gateway at Grand Terrace
Specific Plan (Project) includes the DEIR, dated June 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 strikeout text.
Additions are indicated by underlined text.
3.2 CHANGES TO THE DRAFT EIR
Cover Page, under Draft Environmental Impact Report
State Clearinghouse No. 202102011
Cover Page, under Zone Change 17-02
Zoning Code Amendment 24-01
Page 1-5, 3rd Paragraph, 1st Sentence
The No Commercial Alternative assumes that the Project Applicant would not develop any commercial
development and would limit the Project’s commercial component as a zone change only.
Page 1-5, 4th Paragraph, 1st Sentence
The Project also includes various discretionary approvals including applications for a Specific Plan, Zone
Change, Zoning Code Amendment, General Plan Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, and Development
Agreement.
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Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Mitigation Measure AQ-2, 2nd Sentence
The TDM plan shall be approved by the City of Grand Terrace prior to the issuance of building permits and
incorporated into the Project’s Codes CovenantsCovenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Mitigation Measure AQ-4, 1st Sentence
Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, the Planning Division shall confirm that the Project’s Codes
Covenants Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and/or tenant lease agreements include
contractual language that all landscaping equipment used on-site shall be 100 percent electrically
powered.
Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Addition of new Mitigation Measure BIO-3
MM BIO-3 If the Crotch bumble bee is no longer a candidate or listed species under the California
Endangered Species Act, then this mitigation measure shall not be required.
The Project site was surveyed for Crotch bumble bees and found to have a low potential
for Crotch bumble bees. No bees were observed on the Project Site. As such, the following
measures shall be implemented to reduce potential impacts to this species:
Survey: To the extent feasible, construction activities (i.e., demolition, earthwork,
clearing, and grubbing) shall occur outside of the Crotch’s bee flight season
(February 1 through October 31). If construction activities must occur during the
flight season, a qualified biologist shall conduct a survey for Crotch’s bumble bee
queens, gynes, and colonies. The survey shall be conducted during optimal
weather conditions (e.g., warm, sunny days between 65 and 90 degrees
Fahrenheit and with wind conditions less than 8 miles per hour). If the survey is
negative, no further assessment shall be required, and construction activities shall
be allowed to proceed without any further requirements.
If Crotch bumble bee is detected during the survey, the following measures shall be
implemented:
CESA Compliance: Prior to issuance of a grading permit, it shall be demonstrated
that CESA-required consultation with CDFW regarding the project’s effects on
Crotch bumble bees has occurred. If take of Crotch bumble bee is expected, an
incidental take permit (ITP) shall be obtained from CDFW. In addition, if an
incidental take permit is issued for the project that covers Crotch bumble bees, that
document shall supersede any inconsistent measures provided in this report.
Compensatory Mitigation: Compensatory mitigation for permanent direct impacts
to suitable Crotch’s bumble bee habitat shall be offset through compensatory
mitigation, which may include, but is not necessarily limited to, on-site or off-site
habitat preservation, enhancement, restoration, and/or creation at a ratio of no
less than 1:1. However, if an incidental take permit is issued for the project that
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covers Crotch’s bumble bee, that document(s) shall supersede any measures and
mitigation ratios provided in this report.
Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Revised Mitigation Measure BIO-3 to BIO-4
MM BIO-3BIO-4: In addition to obtaining permits from the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW, impacts to CDFW
jurisdiction will require a Streambed Alternation Agreement and the Project shall implement mitigation
consisting of one or more of the following options (mitigation would be required at a minimum 1:1 ratio
to offset impacts):
1) Avoidance and conservation of on-site waters;
2) Establishment and/or enhancement of wetlands/riparian habitat on-site;
3) Establishment and/or enhancement of wetlands/riparian habitat off-site;
4) Purchase of credits from an approved mitigation bank/in-lieu fee program
Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Mitigation Measure GHG-1
MM GHG-1: Residential Renewable Energy Generation. Prior to issuance of each residential building’s
permits for each developments phase, residential development within the Project site shall be required
to submit plans for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels or another source of renewable
electricity generation on-site, based on the maximum roof area available for solar (i.e., solar-ready zone).
The PV panels or alternative shall be installed prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (or the final
Certificate of Occupancy within the development phase, if Virtual Net Metering is utilized). The sSolar-
ready zones shall comply with Section 110.10 of the 2022 California Energy Code and meet with access,
pathway, ventilation, and spacing requirements, and exclude skylight area.
Each residential building (or development phase, if VNEM is utilized) 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. The schedule of
photovoltaic system locations may be updated as needed.
Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Mitigation Measure GHG-2, 1st Sentence
Prior to the issuance of building permits, future development within the Project shall be designed to
exceed 2022 Title 24 energy efficiency standards by a minimum of 15 percent through any of the following
methods: achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards or meet or
exceedmeeting or exceeding CALGreen Tier 2 standards in effect at the time. in order to exceed 2022 Title
24 energy efficiency standards by a minimum of 15 percent. Alternatively, the Project design shall include
on-site renewable energy for future commercial development, for example the incorporation of solar
panels into future Project commercial development, such that 15 percent of the on-site energy
consumption is offset.
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Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Mitigation Measure HAZ-1
Applicable to future development projects within the Project site, if signs of soil contamination, including
staining or odor are encountered during ground-disturbance activities, construction shall halt, and the
project-specific applicant/contractor is required to prepare a Phase II ESA to evaluate the potential
environmental concern. If test results are positive for a potential impact show RECs, HRECs, and/or CRECs,
then remediation would be required to clean and detoxify the site subject to approval of regulatory
oversight by the County, DTSC or RWQCB, prior to continuing ground-disturbing activities.
Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Impact Statement 4.15-3, 1st Sentence
No mitigation is required. MM TRA-1: Upon the City’s acquisition of the area on Van Buren Street
necessary to connect the project’s sidewalk to the remainder of Van Buren Street, the applicant will pay
its fair share of the cost of construction of that portion of the sidewalk.
Executive Summary, Table 1-1, Mitigation Measure TCR-1
MM TCR-1: Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resources. In the event that Native American cultural resources
are discovered during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot
buffer) the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians tribe will be notified and work shall cease and a qualified
archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other
portions of the project outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period.
Additionally, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided
information and permitted/invited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes his/her
assessment, so as to provide Tribal input. The archaeologist shall complete an isolate record for the find
and submit this document to the applicant and Lead Agency for dissemination to the San Manuel Band of
Mission Indians.
Page 2-7, 1st Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment (GPA
17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map No. 20501
(TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 2-7, 2nd Paragraph
Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01) – The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan document (Project) establishes
the necessary plans, development standards, regulations, zoning, infrastructure requirements, design
guidelines and implementation programs on which subsequent project-related development activities
(i.e., future implementing development projects) are to be founded.
Page 2-7, After Paragraph 5
5. Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01) – is required to amend the Zoning Code (Title 18 of the city of
Grand Terrace Municipal Code) to create a new Specific Plan District, the Gateway at Grand Terrace
Specific Plan District and its new zoning designations as listed in ZC 17-02 above.
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Page 2-7, 6th Paragraph
6.5. Development Agreement – A Development Agreement is proposed to identify parties responsible for
the construction of major infrastructure improvements, phasing schedule of development and
infrastructure improvements, financial commitments for the construction of the infrastructure
improvements, vesting of applicable codes and standards, and vesting of development impact fees for a
specified term and appropriate extension metrics. Development Agreement and Exchange Agreement –
A Development Agreement and Exchange Agreement are proposed to identify parties responsible for the
construction of major infrastructure improvements, phasing schedule of development and infrastructure
improvements, financial commitments for the construction of the infrastructure improvements, vesting
of applicable codes and standards, vesting of development impact fees for a specified term and
appropriate extension metrics, and the terms and conditions for the exchange of developer owned land
for city property.
Page 3-3, 4th Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project site consists predominately of vacant land, as well as storage commercial uses, and sixfive
non-conforming residences.
Page 3-3, 4th Paragraph, 3rd Sentence
concrete-lined storm channel carries runoff from a storm drain at the western end of De Berry Street,
southwest beneath the Gage CanalRiverside Canal and into the westward-flowing drainage way that
crosses the Project area from the western end of Van Buren Street.
Page 3-4, 1st Paragraph, 5th Sentence
There is a total of sixfive existing single-family residences with associated accessory structures along De
Berry Street and Van Buren Street. Only four of the five existing nonconforming residential structures
within the Specific Plan boundary are occupied. The fifth nonconforming structure is unoccupied and
boarded up. One of the residences, located on Van Buren Street, is not expected to be part of future
residential development and will not be affected. The other three occupied units in the current CM zone
are within the proposed commercial area of the Specific Plan. Currently, the landowners these three
nonconforming residences are not participating in the Specific Plan and no specific development is
proposed on those parcels and no demolition of those units is proposed at this time.
Page 3-4, 1st Paragraph, 6th Sentence
FiveFour out of the sixfive residences are currently occupied.
Page 3-4, 1st Paragraph, Last Sentence
The remaining building is vacantunoccupied and boarded up.
Page 3-4, 2nd Paragraph, Last Sentence
The proposed Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01) has been prepared pursuant to California Government Code
§65454.
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Page 3-4, 2nd Paragraph, Last Sentence
The proposed Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01) has been prepared pursuant to California Government Code
§65454.
Page 3-5, 2nd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment (GPA
17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map No. 20501
(TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 3-11, Last Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The northern drainage course enters the site at the westerly end of De Berry Street. It then travels in a
southwesterly direction and enters the San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD)’s
Highgrove Channel that eventually directs flows off-site under I-215.
Page 3-12, 1st Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
These storm water flows travel west and join the SBCFCD channelHighgrove Channel at the western edge
of the Project area.
Page 3-12, 4th Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The basin would be hydraulically connected, and twoone outfalls with one providing outlet to the
Highgrove Storm Channel located adjacently to the upstream end of the Riverside Canal.drainage area
and another providing a secondary outlet to the Gage Canal.
Page 3-18, 1st Bullet Point
Adopt the Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan (00-1717-01).
Page 3-18, After Bullet Point 3
Adopt a Zone Change Amendment which is required to amend the Zoning Code (Grand Terrace MC Title
18) to create a new Specific Plan District, the Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan District and its new
zoning designations as listed in ZC 17-02 above.
Page 4-1.1, 3rd Paragraph, Last Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4-1.2, 2nd Paragraph, 4th Sentence
A concrete-lined storm channel carries runoff from a storm drain at the western end of De Berry Street,
southwest beneath the Gage CanalRiverside Canal and into the westward-flowing drainage way that
crosses the Project area from the western end of Van Buren Street.
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Page 4-1.9, 4th Paragraph, 1st Sentence
Additionally, the Project site includes a Southern California Edison (SCE) electrical substation and basins
in the southern portion of the site, a public storage facility and a materials stockyard in the northern
portion of the site, and the Gage CanalRiverside Canal alonginthe northwestern portion of the site.
Page 4-2.1, Last Paragraph, Last Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.2-26, Mitigation Measure AQ-2, 2nd Sentence
The TDM plan shall be approved by the City of Grand Terrace prior to the issuance of building permits and
incorporated into the Project’s Codes CovenantsCovenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Page 4.2-27, Mitigation Measure AQ-4, 1st Sentence
Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, the Planning Division shall confirm that the Project’s Codes
Covenants Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and/or tenant lease agreements include
contractual language that all landscaping equipment used on-site shall be 100 percent electrically
powered.
Page 4.2-27, Mitigation Measure AQ-4, 1st Sentence
Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, the Planning Division shall confirm that the Project’s Codes
Covenants Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and/or tenant lease agreements include
contractual language that all landscaping equipment used on-site shall be 100 percent electrically
powered.
Page 4.3-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.3-15, Before “Burrowing Owl” Header
Crotch Bumble Bee
Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii) is a CDFW candidate species for listing as endangered. The Crotch’s
bumble bee is found between San Diego and Redding in a variety of habitats including open grasslands,
shrublands, chaparral, desert margins including Joshua tree and creosote scrub, and semi-urban settings.
It is near endemic to California, with only a few records from Nevada and Mexico.
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Page 4.3-38, After 4th Paragraph
The Crotch bumble bee is not anticipated to be present at the Project site. However, in an unlikely event
that the Crotch bumble bee is found, the Project would be required to implement MM BIO-3. This
mitigation measure shall only be required if the Crotch bumble bee remains as a CESA candidate or is
listed as a state engendered species at the time of project construction. With implementation of MM BIO-
3, impacts to the Crotch bumble bee species would be reduced to less than significant levels.
Page 4.3-39, After MM BIO-2
MM BIO-3 If the Crotch bumble bee is no longer a candidate or listed species under the California
Endangered Species Act, then this mitigation measure shall not be required.
The Project site was surveyed for Crotch bumble bees and found to have a low potential
for Crotch bumble bees. No bees were observed on the Project Site. As such,, the
following measures shall be implemented to reduce potential impacts to this species:
Survey: To the extent feasible, construction activities (i.e., demolition, earthwork,
clearing, and grubbing) shall occur outside of the Crotch’s bee flight season
(February 1 through October 31). If construction activities must occur during the
flight season, a qualified biologist shall conduct a survey for Crotch’s bumble bee
queens, gynes, and colonies. The survey shall be conducted during optimal
weather conditions (e.g., warm, sunny days between 65 and 90 degrees
Fahrenheit and with wind conditions less than 8 miles per hour). If the survey is
negative, no further assessment shall be required, and construction activities shall
be allowed to proceed without any further requirements.
If Crotch bumble bee is detected during the survey, the following measures shall be
implemented:
CESA Compliance: Prior to issuance of a grading permit, it shall be demonstrated
that CESA-required consultation with CDFW regarding the project’s effects to
Crotch bumble bee has occurred. If take of Crotch bumble bee is expected, an
incidental take permit (ITP) shall be obtained from CDFW. In addition, if an
incidental take permit is issued for the project that covers Crotch bumble bee, that
document shall supersede any inconsistent measures provided in this report.
Compensatory Mitigation: Compensatory mitigation for permanent direct impacts
to suitable Crotch’s bumble bee habitat shall be offset through compensatory
mitigation, which may include, but is not necessarily limited to, on-site or off-site
habitat preservation, enhancement, restoration, and/or creation at a ratio of no
less than 1:1. However, if an incidental take permit is issued for the project that
covers Crotch’s bumble bee, that document(s) shall supersede any measures and
mitigation ratios provided in this report.
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Page 4.3-39, 2nd Paragraph
To reduce potentially significant impacts, MM BIO-3BIO-4 which is required during regulatory permit
acquisition for future development, will include one or more of the following mitigation options to reduce
impacts to sensitive vegetation communities: 1) avoidance and conservation of onsite waters; 2)
establishment and/or enhancement of wetlands/riparian habitat onsite; 3) establishment and/or
enhancement of wetlands/riparian habitat offsite; and/or 4) purchase of credits from an approved
mitigation bank/in-lieu fee program. With implementation of MM BIO-3BIO-4, impacts to sensitive
vegetation communities would be reduced to less than significant levels.
Page 4.3-41, 2nd Paragraph, Last two Sentences
Furthermore, the Project would implement MM BIO-3BIO-4 to mitigate impacts concerning jurisdictional
waters. Since the Project would obtain the necessary permits from USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW and
implement MM BIO-3BIO-4, the Project’s construction impact to jurisdictional waters would be reduced
to a less than significant level.
Page 4.3-42, MM BIO-3
MM BIO-3BIO-4 In addition to obtaining permits from the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW, impacts to
CDFW jurisdiction will require a Streambed Alternation Agreement and the Project
shall implement mitigation consisting of one or more of the following options
(mitigation would be required at a minimum 1:1 ratio to offset impacts):
1) Avoidance and conservation of on-site waters;
2) Establishment and/or enhancement of wetlands/riparian habitat on-site;
3) Establishment and/or enhancement of wetlands/riparian habitat off-site;
4) Purchase of credits from an approved mitigation bank/in-lieu fee program.
Page 4.3-44, 3rd Paragraph, 1st Sentence
Compensatory mitigation for Project specific impacts to riparian and wetland resources would be required
by agencies with jurisdiction over these resources and implemented in the course of the Project’s
development (MM BIO-3BIO-4).
Page 4.3-44, 4th Paragraph, 1st Sentence
Compliance with existing regulations, permit conditions, local design standards and implementation of
MMs BIO-1 through BIO-3BIO-4 would reduce Project impacts to biological resources to a less than
significant levels.
Page 4.4-2, 1st Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
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Page 4.5-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.6-1, 4th Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.7-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.7-21, 1st Paragraph, 3rd Sentence
MM AQ-3 prohibits the use of any kind of fire places, and MM AQ-4 requires that the Project’s Code,
CovenantsCovenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and/or tenant lease agreements include
contractual language that all landscaping equipment used on-site shall be 100 percent electrically
powered.
Page 4.7-24, Updated Mitigation Measure GHG-1
MM GHG-1 Residential Renewable Energy Generation. Prior to issuance of each residential building’s
permits for each developments phase, residential development within the Project site
shall be required to submit plans for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels or
another source of renewable electricity generation on-site, based on the maximum roof
area available for solar (i.e., solar-ready zone). The PV panels or alternative shall be
installed prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (or the final Certificate of
Occupancy within the development phase, if Virtual Net Metering is utilized). The sSolar-
ready zones shall comply with Section 110.10 of the 2022 California Energy Code and
meet with access, pathway, ventilation, and spacing requirements, and exclude skylight
area.
Each residential building (or development phase, if VNEM is utilized) 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. The schedule of photovoltaic system locations may be updated
as needed.
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Page 4.7-24, Updated Mitigation Measure GHG-2
MM GHG-2 Prior to the issuance of building permits, future development within the Project shall be
designed to achieveexceed 2022 Title 24 energy efficiency standards by a minimum of 15
percent through any of the following methods: achieveing Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) standards or meet or exceedmeeting or exceeding
CALGreen Tier 2 standards in effect at the time. in order to exceed 2022 Title 24 energy
efficiency standards by a minimum of 15 percent. Alternatively, the Project design shall
include on-site renewable energy for future commercial development, for example the
incorporation of solar panels into future Project commercial development, such that 15
percent of the on-site energy consumption is offset.
Page 4.8-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.8-17, Mitigation Measure HAZ-1, Sentence
MM HAZ-1 Applicable to future development projects within the Project site, if signs of soil
contamination, including staining or odor are encountered during ground-disturbance
activities, construction shall halt, and the project-specific applicant/contractor is required
to prepare a Phase II ESA to evaluate the potential environmental concern. If test results
are positive for a potential impact show RECs, HRECs, and/or CRECs, then remediation
would be required to clean and detoxify the site subject to approval of regulatory
oversight by the County, DTSC or RWQCB, prior to continuing ground-disturbing activities.
Page 4.9-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.9-1, 3rd Bullet Point
Hydrology and Hydraulics Report (Q3 Consulting, November 2022 March 2023) (Appendix H1).
Page 4.9-2, 3rd Paragraph, 3rd Sentence
It then travels in a southwesterly direction and enters the San Bernardino County Flood Control District
(SBCFCD) channelHighgrove Channel that eventually directs flows off-site under I-215.
Page 4.9-2, 3rd Paragraph, 5th Sentence
These storm water flows travel west and join the SBCFCD channelHighgrove Channel at the western edge
of the Project site.
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Page 4.9-14, 3rd Paragraph, 1st Sentence
A local storm drain system at the intersection of De Berry Street and Commerce Way would capture flows
from De Berry Street and connect to the existing SBCFCDHighgrove Channel storm drain line under
Commerce Way, then drain to the basin.
Page 4.9-15, 3rd Paragraph, 1st Sentence
A local storm drain system at the intersection of De Berry Street and Commerce Way would capture flows
from De Berry Street and connect to the existing SBCFCDHighgrove Channel storm drain line under
Commerce Way, then drain to the basin.
Page 4.9-16, 1st Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
A local storm drain system at the intersection of De Berry Street and Commerce Way would capture flows
from De Berry Street and connect to the existing SBCFCDHighgrove Channel storm drain line under
Commerce Way, then drain to the basin.
Page 4.9-18, 1st Paragraph, 4th Sentence
A local storm drain system at the intersection of De Berry Street and Commerce Way would capture flows
from De Berry Street and connect to the existing SBCFCDHighgrove Channel storm drain line under
Commerce Way, then drain to the basin.
Page 4.10-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.10-1, 5th Paragraph, 3rd Sentence
The Project site consists predominately of vacant land, storage commercial uses, and sixfive
non-conforming residences.
Page 4.10-2, 1st Paragraph, Last Sentences
There is a total of sixfive existing single-family residences with associated accessory structures along
De Berry Street and Van Buren Street. FiveFour of the sixfive residences are currently occupied and one is
boarded up and unoccupied. The remaining residence is vacant.
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The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01) has been prepared pursuant California
Government Code Section 65454.
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In addition to changing the City’s zoning map through ZC 17-02, a Zone Change Amendment is also
required in order to amend the Zoning Code to create a new Specific Plan District, the Gateway at Grand
Terrace Specific Plan District and its new zoning designations as previously discussed.
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Table 4.10-3: General Plan Consistency Analysis
General Plan Policy [1] Project Consistency
Land Use Element
Goal 2.1: Provide for balanced growth which seeks to provide a wide range of employment and housing opportunities
and maintenance of a healthy, diversified community.
Policy LU 2.1.6 - Mixed use development which can
demonstrate superior use of land, more efficient
utilization of public facilities, and more effective
conservation of natural resources shall be strongly
encouraged by the City of Grand Terrace.
The Project proposes mixed-use land uses in support of the
City’s desire for more mixed-use development in the City.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy LU 2.1.7 – The City shall continually refine
population growth forecasts to ensure adequate
planning for anticipated increased levels of sewerage,
water, and other necessary community services.
Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Systems discusses the
Project’s demand on water and sewer as well as other dry
utility hookups. Buildout of the Project would incrementally
increase demands on public utilities; however, the increases
were determined to be within the anticipated growth patterns
and within the capacity of existing and planned resources.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Goal 2.2: Preserve and enhance the quality and character of the City’s residential neighborhoods.
Policy LU 2.2.2 - All residential developments shall
comply with the goals and policies of the Housing
Element of the General Plan.
The Project proposes residential uses that would comply with
all applicable goals and policies set in the housing element.
Additionally, all residential development would adhere to the
development standards and design standards contained in the
Grand Terrace MC and Specific Plan document. Refer to
consistency with the pertinent goals and policies in the
Housing Element below. Therefore, the Project would comply
with this Policy.
Goal 2.3: Provide a wide range of retail and service commercial opportunities designed to meet the needs of the City’s
residents, businesses, and visitors while also providing employment opportunities.
Policy LU 2.3.1 - Commercially designated freeway
frontage shall be master planned to ensure a
comprehensive commercial development pattern that
will serve as a scenic entry into the City.
The Project’s commercial uses would be located near the I-215
freeway off-ramp at Barton Road. Commercial development
would be subject to Grand Terrace MC and Specific Plan design
standards and guidelines to ensure that all commercial
development serves as a scenic entry into the City via Barton
Road/Commerce Way. Therefore, the Project would comply
with this Policy.
Policy LU 2.3.2 - Maintenance and continued
development of Grand Terrace’s established
commercial areas, as an encouragement of new
commercial development.
The Project includes the establishment of new commercial
development. Therefore, the Project would comply with this
Policy.
Policy LU 2.3.3 - Additional freeway service-oriented
commercial uses shall be encouraged.
The Project’s commercial land uses are sited near the I-215
north-south off ramps via Barton Road. Therefore, the Project
would comply with this Policy.
Policy LU 2.3.5 - Measures to reduce potential land use
incompatibility between commercially designated
areas and all other plan areas will be given special
Applicable Specific Plan design standards and features would
be considered on a project-by-project basis so residential and
nonresidential land uses are developed cohesively. All
development would be subject to the Specific Plan design
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consideration. Specific features could include
increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping.
standards for residential and nonresidential development and
any other applicable Grand Terrace MC development
standards. Therefore, the Project would comply with this
Policy.
Goal 2.5: Provide for the preservation of natural resources and open space.
Policy LU 2.5.3 - Energy efficiency shall be encouraged
in all future development.
Future development facilitated by this Project would be
designed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and
local regulatory which includes, but is not limited to, the
current California Green Building Standards Codes in regard to
energy usage. If necessary, future development would
perform subsequent environmental analysis to determine
project-specific energy demand impacts. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Circulation Element
Goal 3.1: Provide a comprehensive transportation system that provides for the current and long-term efficient
movement of people and goods within and through the City.
Policy C 3.1.1 - Provide a transportation system which
supports planned land uses and improves the quality
of life.
The Project proposes a circulation plan that includes
improvements to the local circulation (i.e., roadways,
pedestrian walkways, and bicycle facilities). The circulation
plan for the Project improves local circulation and provides for
new development. Refer to Exhibit 3-12, Conceptual
Circulation Plan and Section 4.15, Transportation for further
details. Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy C 3.1.2 - An arterial street system shall be
established that provides for the collection of local
traffic and provide for the efficient movement of
people and goods through the City.
The proposed circulation plan would provide partial
improvements to Taylor Street, Van Buren Street, and De Berry
Street, that include street extensions, utility easements,
installation of bike lanes, sidewalks, and a variety of street
cross sections that will serve the various land uses and create
a visually appealing and functional roadway system for vehicle
and pedestrian uses. This will improve local circulation for
traffic and provide efficient movement of people and goods
through the City. Additionally, Taylor Street shall be extended
towards Commerce Way along the Riverside Canal. Therefore,
the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy C 3.1.3 - Commerce Way shall provide for the
movement of traffic associated with commercial and
business traffic.
Refer to Policy C 3.1.2 above, Exhibit 3-12, and Exhibit 3-7,
Construction Phasing Plan which illustrates the proposed
Commerce Way/Taylor Street extension/connection and
improvements as part of the Specific Plan. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy C 3.1.5 - New development projects shall be
analyzed in accordance with SANBAG congestion
management Program (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis
(TIA) Guidelines.
The Project’s TIA (Appendix J1) was prepared in accordance
with the County of San Bernardino CMP. Therefore, the Project
is consistent with Policy C 3.1.5.
Policy C 3.1.7 - The maximum acceptable Level of
Service for streets identified in the City Master Plan of
Streets and Highways during peak hours shall be LOS
“D.”
The TIA (Appendix J1) included recommended improvements
for study intersections that would operate below applicable
LOS policies in given jurisdictions. These recommendations
include a combination of fee payments to established
programs, construction of specific improvements, payment of
a fair-share contribution toward future improvements, or a
combination of these approaches. The recommended
improvements are intended to improve operational conditions
consistent with Grand Terrace GP LOS policies.
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Policy C 3.1.8 – The City shall use the Caltrans Design
and traffic manuals as guidelines for street lighting,
traffic signage, street markings and intersection
signalization.
The proposed Specific Plan’s design standards concerning
street lighting, traffic signage, and street marking are
consistent with the Grand Terrace GP’s and MC’s policies and
regulations. Intersection signalization was discussed as part of
a recommended improvement in the TIA. Refer to discussion
above.
Goal 3.2: Provide for a well-maintained roadway system.
Policy C 3.2.1 - The City shall continue to require the
dedication of street right-of-way, as identified in the
Circulation Plan, from all proposed land development
projects.
The proposed circulation improvements would be designed in
accordance with Policy C 3.2.1.
Policy C 3.2.2 - The City shall require that street
improvements be constructed at the time that
development occurs on vacant or underutilized
property.
Circulation improvements are anticipated to occur within two
phases and would be considered on a project-by-project basis.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy C 3.2.3 - The extension, improvement and
maintenance of City streets using City funds shall be
based upon an adopted Capital Improvement Program.
The financing and maintenance plan for the proposed Specific
Plan will ensure the timely completion of public facilities,
utilities and other necessary capital improvements as well as
the property maintenance of these facilities. The proposed
extension of Commerce Way is classified as a Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) project. Commerce Way would be
constructed with pedestrian facilities (i.e., sidewalks, bicycle
facilities) resulting in a well-connected sidewalk network
surrounding the Project. The Project also proposes sidewalks
along De Berry Street and Van Buren Street within the
Project’s limits. Pedestrians would be able to access the
Project and other nearby land uses or facilities between Main
Street and Barton Road. Lastly, all roadways and pedestrian
facilities would be designed according to the development
standards listed in the proposed Specific Plan.
Goal 3.3: Provide for a safe circulation system.
Policy C 3.3.1 - Promote the safe and effective
movement of all segments of the population and the
efficient transport of goods.
The proposed circulation system would be designed to allow
the safe and effective movement of all segments of the
population and the efficient transport of goods.
Policy C 3.3.2 - The City shall require that new
developments provide adequate off street parking in
order to minimize the need for on street parking.
Both on-site and off-site parking requirements will be
determined on a project-by-project but would be designed in
accordance with all applicable state and local regulations,
including the design standards within the Specific Plan
document. Future development would be required to provide
adequate parking as determined by City staff. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy C 3.3.3 - The City shall ensure that local street
improvements are designed with proper attention to
community appearance and aesthetics as well as the
need to move traffic safely and efficiently.
The Specific Plan standards include private roads and alleys
should be visually distinguishable from public streets through
the use of a variety of materials and colors. Refer to
Policy 3.1.1 above and Section 4.15, Transportation for more
information. Therefore, the Project would comply with this
Policy.
Policy C 3.3.4 - The City shall route truck traffic away
from residential areas and work with regional agencies
in order to mitigate potential impacts from regional
traffic.
Consistent with Policy C 3.3.3, the Project would not allow the
movement of trucks near the proposed residential
developments. The TIA (Appendix J1) included recommended
improvements for study intersections that would operate
below applicable LOS policies in given jurisdictions. These
recommendations include a combination of fee payments to
established programs, construction of specific improvements,
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payment of a fair-share contribution toward future
improvements, or a combination of these approaches. The
recommended improvements are intended to improve
operational conditions consistent with Grand Terrace GP LOS
policies. However, the recommended improvements are
conceptual in nature and not required to be enforced as
additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is
no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA.
Policy C 3.3.5 - The City shall evaluate and, when
appropriate, implement traffic calming measures on
residential local residential streets.
Refer to Policy C 3.3.4 above.
Policy C 3.3.6 - The City shall ensure that the design of
Commerce Way at the UPRR line is coordinated with
the UPRR Company.
The construction of proposed Commerce Way Extension
would be coordinated with the UPRR Company. Therefore, the
Project would be consistent with Policy C 3.3.6.
Goal 3.4: Provide for efficient and safe bikeway system within the City.
Policy C 3.4.1 - Develop a system of continuous and
convenient bicycle routes designed to connect schools,
residential areas, shopping centers, parks, and
employment areas.
Commerce Way would include a planned Class II Bike Lane. In
support of the Grand Terrace ATP, Commerce Way would
include a striped median, Class II on-street bike lanes with
landscaped parkways and sidewalks near residential and
commercial areas.
Policy C 3.4.6 - The City shall require the provision of
bike racks at all new commercial and industrial
developments.
Future commercial uses would be developed with bike racks.
Goal 3.5: Provide for efficient alternative modes of travel.
Policy C 3.5.1 - Promote measures, which reduce
reliance on single occupant vehicle usage by
enforcement of the Traffic Control Measures (TCM)
ordinance, which addresses development standards,
land use patterns, employer based rideshare programs
and bicycle/pedestrian facilities.
Travel Demand Management (TDM) measures determined
most appropriate for the Specific Plan include providing car-
sharing, bike sharing, and ride-sharing programs, developing
bicycle connections that will provide access to proposed
bicycle facilities, and providing telecommuting or work-at-
home programs, where appropriate. Refer to Section 4.15,
Transportation that contains a discussion regarding travel
demand measures that would serve to further assist in
reducing VMT. Therefore, the Project would comply with this
Policy.
Policy C 3.5.3 - The City shall encourage and facilitate
pedestrian movement by creating environments that
are conducive to walking and maintaining a "human
scale" of development.
Pedestrian facilities include crosswalks, pedestrian signals,
sidewalks, and multi-use trails. At existing signalized
intersections, adjacent to the Project, crosswalks and
pedestrian push-button actuated signals are provided. At
existing unsignalized intersections, adjacent to the Project,
crosswalks are generally provided, except along Main Street.
Main Street consists of mostly side-street stop-controlled
intersections and offers limited north-south crossings except
near Grand Terrace High School.
Policy C 3.5.6 - The City shall encourage Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) to provide housing that
is in close proximity to designated public transit
facilities and routes. All projects will be reviewed in
relationship to their proximity to existing and future
transit systems.
The Project’s housing would be within OmniTrans Route 305
and RTA 14. Per Section 4.15
Open Space and Conservation Element
Goal 4.1: That the Open Space needed for outdoor recreation in the City of Grand Terrace be provided and thereby,
improve the quality of life for the residents of the City.
Policy OPC 4.1.1 – A park standard of five (5) acres per
1,000 population shall be used to determine the total
The Project would develop open space and recreational uses
that would meet park facilities demands of the planned
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acreage of developed parks and recreation areas for
the City.
generated population growth, including the development of
additional recreational facilities and would comply with
Policy 4.1.1. The Project would directly generate population
growth and would develop and would develop new
recreational, public facilities, and open space development
into the planning area. Therefore, the Project would comply
with this Policy.
Policy OPC 4.1.5 – The City will establish guidelines and
standards for the establishment of a linkage system
among the City’s parks and open space areas. In
residential areas, the feasibility of utilizing sidewalks
shall be made. These sidewalks will be part of the
“Pedestrian Sidewalk Master Plan” called for in the
Circulation Element and “safe routes” to school’s plan.
In addition, consideration will be given to the
placement of appropriate signage along the sidewalk
identifying them as part of a designated trail system.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Nevertheless, the Project’s proposed open space and
residential areas would be designed consistently with Policy
OPC 4.1.5.
Policy OPC 4.1.6 – The City will work with other public
agencies and private entities to coordinate its trail
planning and development to tie into the regional trails
systems, including the California recreational Trail
System, connecting neighboring cities and counties.
These trails may be used for pedestrian, equestrian, or
biking. Such efforts will include a connection with the
Santa Ana River Trail as shown in the “Plan of Open
Space and Trails for the County of San Bernardino” and
with the trail system of the County of Riverside
including the proposed regional trail along the Gage
Canal in Riverside County.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Nevertheless, the financing and maintenance plan for the
Specific Plan will ensure the timely completion of public
facilities, utilities and other necessary capital improvements as
well as the property maintenance of these facilities. This
includes the development of trails.
Goal 4.2: Natural resources in the City of Grand Terrace shall be protected and preserved by utilizing open space
designations or related regulations.
Policy OPC 4.2.2 – The City shall establish land use
regulations to preserve and protect any identified
natural resources.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects. However,
the Project establishes appropriate new land use and zoning
designation as well as development standards and guidelines
for future development.
Policy OPC 4.2.5 – The City shall act to reasonably
conserve and protect significant biological resources.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects. However,
the Project would adhere to MM BIO-1 through BIO-3 to avoid
impacts to sensitive species and habitats.
Goal 4.3: Public health and safety in the City of Grand Terrace shall be protected, in part, through open space areas.
Policy OPC 4.3.3 - Open space shall be used to protect
public health and safety resulting from flood hazard
conditions in the City of Grand Terrace.
The Project proposes open space land uses in PA 5 that would
be utilized to protect the proposed residential and commercial
uses from flooding hazards that could result from the overflow
of the Riverside Canal. In addition, development would include
best management practices (BMPs) as required by NPDES
permitting that would minimize flood hazard impacts.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Goal 4.6: The City shall support and promote the conservation of energy resources.
Policy OPC 4.6.1 – The City shall establish an energy
conservation policy and implementation program for
all City facilities.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
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Policy OPC 4.6.2 – The City shall implement a public
outreach program to provide the public with
information regarding energy conservation practices
and programs.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Policy OPC 4.6.3 - The City shall encourage energy and
environmentally sustainable design in new land
development projects using Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) or similar standards.
Not Applicable.This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects. However,
specific development within the Project would be required to
adhere to the latest California Building Code and Energy Code
to ensure that energy is used efficiently.
Goal 4.7: Support air quality planning through land use policies, outreach efforts, and participation in regional air
quality planning.
Policy OPC 4.7.1 - The City shall evaluate and
implement traffic flow improvements and construction
management practices that reduce locally generated
vehicle emissions.
TDM measures determined most appropriate for the Specific
Plan include providing car-sharing, bike sharing, and ride-
sharing programs, developing bicycle connections that will
provide access to proposed bicycle facilities, and providing
telecommuting or work-at-home programs, where
appropriate. These travel demand measures would serve to
further assist in reducing VMT and thereby vehicular
emissions. Therefore, the Project would comply with this
Policy.
Policy OPC 4.7.2 – The City shall encourage the use of
public transportation through coordination with local
and regional transit providers.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects. However,
the Project’s proposed residential uses would be located in
close proximity of OmniTrans OminiGo Route 325,
Route 30519, Route 5, and Route sbX,2and Riverside Transit
Authority (RTA) Route 14.
Policy OPC 4.7.3 - The City shall encourage land use
planning and urban design that reduces vehicle trips
through mixed use development, consolidation of
commercial uses along arterial highways, and
pedestrian connection between residential and
commercial uses.
The Project’s proposed circulation plan would improve
circulation for the new development by reinforcing a
pedestrian-friendly environment. New Class II on-street bike
lanes, sidewalks and streets would cohesively connect the
mixed-use areas with the residential neighborhoods, parks and
schools and provide circulation within the residential
communities. In addition, the Project would travel demand
measures to lower VMT. Therefore, the Project would comply
with this Policy.
Policy 4.7.5 – The City shall encourage employers to
develop and implement trip reduction plans including
alternate work schedules, rideshare programs,
telecommuting, and employee education programs.
TDM measures determined most appropriate for the Specific
Plan include providing car-sharing, bike sharing, and ride-
sharing programs, developing bicycle connections that will
provide access to proposed bicycle facilities, and providing
telecommuting or work-at-home programs, where
appropriate. These travel demand measures would serve to
further assist in reducing VMT Therefore, the Project would
comply with this Policy.
Policy OPC 4.7.6 – The City shall implement policies and
procedures designed to reduce emissions generated by
construction activities including enforcement of
SCAQMD Rule 403.
This Policy is intended to be implemented by the City of Grand
Terrace and not private projects. Nevertheless, the Project
would
Policy OPC 4.7.7 - The City shall promote energy
conservation efforts in new and existing residences
and businesses.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects. The
relevant energy conservation plans and policies to the Project
include the California Title 24 energy standards and the 2022
California Green Building Code.
Goal 4.8: Achieve regional water quality objectives and protect the beneficial uses of the regions surface and
groundwater.
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Policy OPC 4.8.1 - Evaluate all proposed land use and
development plans for their potential to create
groundwater contamination hazards from point and
non-point sources, and cooperate with other
appropriate agencies to assure appropriate mitigation
All future development projects within the Project site would
be required to implement a SWPPP and WQMP that contains
BMPs to minimize groundwater contamination hazards.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy OPC 4.8.2 - Comply with the requirements of the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES).
All site-specific development would be subject to the
requirements of the NPDES permitting process. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy. Therefore, the Project
would comply with this Policy.
Goal 4.9: Comply with state and federal regulations to ensure the protection of historical, archaeological, and
paleontological resources.
Policy OPC 4.9.1 - The City shall take reasonable steps
to ensure that cultural resources are located, identified
and evaluated to assure that appropriate action is
taken as to the disposition of these resources.
The Project would implement mitigation measures that would
minimize impacts to any unknown cultural resources
discovered on site. Therefore, the Project would comply with
this Policy.
Public Health and Safety Element
Goal 5.1: Minimize the risk to public health and safety, social and economic welfare of the City resulting from geologic
and seismic hazards.
Policy PHS 5.1.1 - All new development shall comply
with current seismic design standards.
All development projects would be designed in accordance
with the latest California Building Codes to ensure that impacts
from seismic activity is minimized. Therefore, the Project
would comply with this Policy.
Policy PHS 5.1.2 - All proposed developments shall be
evaluated for impacts associated with geologic and
seismic hazards.
All development would be subject to applicable Grand Terrace
MC design standards, including City approval of final
geotechnical reports, and mitigation measures provided in this
EIR which includes the presence of a qualified geotechnical
engineer during all grading activity. Therefore, the Project
would comply with this Policy.
Policy PHS 5.1.4 - Grading plans for development
projects shall include an approved drainage and
erosion control plan to minimize the impacts from
erosion and sedimentation during grading.
All development projects would be subject to this Policy.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Goal 5.3: Reduce the risk to life and property in areas designated as flood hazard areas.
Policy PHS 5.3.3 - The City shall evaluate the flood
control system of the City and improve it as required
and as funds become available.
This Policy is intended to be implemented by the City of Grand
Terrace. However, the Project includes storm drainage
improvements that would be constructed to the requirements
of the City of Grand Terrace and the SBCFCD.
Policy PHS 5.3.4 - The City shall require all development
projects to comply with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and implement
appropriate Best Management Practices.
All site-specific development would be subject to the
requirements of the NPDES permitting process. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Goal 5.6: Minimize the exposure of residents, business owners, and visitors to the impacts of urban and wildland fires.
Policy PHS 5.6.2 – Continue the weed abatement
program to ensure clearing of dry vegetation areas.
The Project is located in an LRA and would comply with the
City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Therefore, the Project
would comply with this Policy.
Policy PHS 5.6.3 – Encourage the use of fire-resistive
construction materials.
The Project would comply with the California Building Code
which regulates the design, construction, and quality of
materials, etc. for development. Therefore, the Project would
comply with this Policy.
Noise Element
Goal 6.1: Protect the citizens of Grand Terrace and sensitive land uses from annoying and excessive noise generated
by non-transportation-oriented uses and activities.
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Policy N 6.1.2 - Construction noise on adjacent land
uses shall be minimized by limiting the permitted hours
of activity.
All future project construction activity would occur within the
permitted hours of activity consistent with this Policy.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy N 6.1.3 – City departments shall observe state
and federal occupational safety and health noise
standards.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Goal 6.2: Prevent and mitigate the adverse impacts of excessive exposure to residential and commercial land uses.
Policy N 6.2.1 - The City shall evaluate potential noise
impacts as part of the land use planning process to
mitigate or avoid detrimental impacts and enforce the
local noise ordinance.
Project development would be consistent with the Grand
Terrace MC Noise development standards to reduce noise
impacts near residential land uses and is further discussed in
Section 4.11, Noise. Therefore, the Project would comply with
this Policy.
Policy N 6.2.3 - New residential developments located
in close proximity to existing commercial/industrial
operations shall be evaluated for potential noise
impacts and interior noise mitigation.
All proposed mixed use/ commercial development near
residential land uses would be designed in accordance with
applicable Grand Terrace MC Noise standards. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy N 6.2.4 - Commercial uses developed as part of
any mixed-use project including residential component
shall not be noise intensive. Mixed-use structures shall
be designed to prevent commercial noise impacts to
the project’s residential uses.
All proposed mixed use/ commercial development near
residential land uses would be designed in accordance with
applicable Grand Terrace MC Noise standards, as well as
mitigation measures included in this EIR to reduce impacts to
nearby sensitive receptors. Therefore, the Project would
comply with this Policy.
Policy N 6.2.5 - New commercial/industrial operations
located in proximity to existing or proposed residential
areas shall incorporate noise mitigation into project
design.
All proposed commercial development near the proposed
residential land uses would be designed in accordance with
applicable Grand Terrace MC Noise standards, as well as
mitigation measures included in this EIR to reduce impacts to
nearby sensitive receptors. Therefore, the Project would
comply with this Policy.
Policy N 6.2.6 - Impacts of construction noise and
vibration on adjacent land uses shall be regulated
through limiting the permitted hours of activity.
All future project construction activity would occur within the
permitted hours of activity consistent with this Policy.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy N 6.2.7 - The City shall evaluate potential
ground-borne vibration impacts as part of the land use
planning process to mitigate or avoid detrimental
impacts on adjacent land uses.
Pursuant to MM NOI-3 in this EIR, should construction
activities requiring operation of vibratory rollers take place
within 26 feet of a structure, a Project-specific vibration impact
analysis shall be conducted. Therefore, the Project would
comply with this Policy.
Goal 6.3: Protect the residents of Grand Terrace from excessive noise generated by transportation-oriented sources.
Policy N 6.3.3 - The City shall consider noise impacts to
residential neighborhoods when designating truck
routes and major circulation corridors.
Project-generated noise impacts were analyzed in Section
4.11, Noise of this EIR. Refer to Section 4.11, Noise.
Policy N 6.3.5 - Encourage, where feasible, noise
mitigation measures, such as noise barriers and
realignments, in the design and construction of new
roadway projects in the City of Grand Terrace.
Consistent with Policy N 6.3.5, the Project includes MM NOI-1
which requires that final grading and building plans shall
incorporate the required noise barriers (patio enclosure, wall,
berm, or combination wall/berm), and the property
owner/developer shall install these barriers and enclosures.
Public Services Element
Goal 7.1: Coordinate and balance the provision of public services with existing and planned development to eliminate
service gaps, maximize the use of existing public facilities and services, provide a high level of quality public services
at a reasonable cost, and maintain adequate services to meet the needs of current and future City residents and
businesses.
Policy PS 7.1.1 – All proposed development shall be
evaluated to determine whether current public
services and facilities can meet with their needs. If
determined that current services and facilities are
Fire protection and police protection would remain efficient in
serving the proposed project. The Project is required to adhere
to Grand Terrace MC Chapter 4.80 Development Impact Fees,
which would require each applicant to pay a development
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inadequate to meet the needs of new development,
appropriate mitigation measures shall be applied to
the new development to assure an adequate level of
service.
impact fee (determined by the table provided in Chapter 4.80)
imposed by the City to pay for all or a portion of costs of
providing public services associated with new development.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy PS 7.1.2 – The City shall establish and
periodically update a Development Impact Fee
program for new development designed to generate
adequate fees to provide new public services and
facilities necessary to serve the new development.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Policy PS 7.1.3 - Ensure that existing residents and
businesses are not burdened with the economic costs
of new infrastructure to support new development.
The financing of construction, operation, and maintenance of
public improvements and facilities (facilities), and public
services shall include funding through a combination of
financing mechanism. Final determination as to the facilities to
be financed and as to maintenance responsibilities, whether
public or private maintenance, will be made prior to approval
of tentative maps or building permits. A summary of financing
and maintenance responsibilities is provided in the proposed
specific plan which indicates the parties responsible for
construction, financing, and maintaining the public
improvements proposed by the Specific Plan.
Policy PS 7.1.4 - The City shall coordinate with public
and private utility companies and agencies to assure
the long-term provision of necessary public services
including water, sewer, electrical, natural gas,
telephone, cable TV and waste collection/recycling.
Future development within the Project area would be required
to coordinate with the City and applicable utility providers to
ensure that utilities are provided as needed.
Policy PS 7.1.7 - The City shall seek grants and other
funding sources to improve public services and
facilities.
The financing of construction, operation, and maintenance of
public improvements and facilities (facilities), and public
services shall include funding through a combination of
financing mechanism. Final determination as to the facilities to
be financed and as to maintenance responsibilities, whether
public or private maintenance, will be made prior to approval
of tentative maps or building permits. A summary of financing
and maintenance responsibilities is provided in the proposed
specific plan which indicates the parties responsible for
construction, financing, and maintaining the public
improvements proposed by the Specific Plan.
Goal 7.5: Provide for adequate law enforcement and police protection services and facilities.
Policy PS 7.5.1 – Work with the County Sherriff’s
Department to ensure that adequate police personnel,
response times, and equipment are available to meet
current and future demands of the City’s residents and
businesses.
This Policy is intended to be implemented by the City of Grand
Terrace and not private projects. However, the Project is
required to adhere to Grand Terrace MC Chapter 4.80
Development Impact Fees.
Goal 7.6: Provide for adequate fire protection services and facilities.
Policy PS 7.6.1 – Work with the San Bernardino County
Fire Protection District to ensure that adequate fire
protection personnel, response times, and equipment
are available to meet current and future demands of
the City’s residents and businesses.
This Policy is intended to be implemented by the City of Grand
Terrace and not private projects. However, the Project is
required to adhere to Grand Terrace MC Chapter 4.80
Development Impact Fees.
Policy PS 7.6.2 – Work with Riverside Highland Water
Company to ensure adequate water pressure for fire
fighting throughout the City.
This Policy is intended to be implemented by the City of Grand
Terrace and not private projects. However, the Project is
required to provide fire hydrants at locations approved by the
SBCoFD, and Riverside Highland Water Company lines would
be extended to loop around the Project site.
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Goal 7.7: In cooperation with the Colton Joint Unified School District, provide adequate public education facilities
and programs.
Policy PS 7.7.2 - Cooperate with the School District in
the collection of school impact mitigation fees for all
new developments within the City.
The Project would pay these fees in compliance with the
California Government Code Section 65995 and Education
Code and Grand Terrace MC Chapter 4.80. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Housing Element
Goal 8.1: Provide and encourage a supply of housing suitable to the needs and sufficient in number to serve existing
and projected residents of Grand Terrace.
Policy H 8.1.1 - Promote and encourage development
of housing, which varies by type, design, form of
ownership and size.
The proposed residential uses would contain a variety of
housing types which include a variety of attached and
detached residential including cluster product, duplexes,
townhomes, small-lot single family, stacked flats and
supportive recreational amenities. Therefore, the Project
would comply with this Policy.
Policy H 8.1.2 - Maximize use of remaining vacant land
suitable for residential development
The Project would convert primarily vacant land for residential
uses. Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy H 8.1.3 - Promote and encourage infill housing
development and more intensive use of underutilized
land for residential construction.
The Project proposes residential development on
underutilized land. Therefore, the Project would comply with
this Policy.
Policy H 8.1.4 - Encourage the use of innovative land
use techniques and construction methods to minimize
housing costs without compromising basic health,
safety and aesthetic considerations.
The residential land uses would contain a variety of housing
types to create individual neighborhoods, provide
architectural interest and housing choices. All residential
development would subject to the residential design standards
within the Specific Plan and applicable state design standards.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Goal 8.2: Promote and encourage housing opportunities, accessible to employment centers and quality community
services for all economic segments of the community including designated very low, low, and moderate income
households.
Policy H 8.2.1 – Continue a Policy of expeditious
processing of residential development proposals and
permits.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Policy H 8.2.2 – Encourage a wide range of housing
types, prices and ownership forms in new construction. See Policy H 8.1.1 and H 8.1.4 above.
Policy H 8.2.3 – Emphasize and promote the role of the
private sector in the construction of low-and
moderate-income housing.
The Project would adhere to the California Planning and Zoning
Law which would assist in the development of adequate
housing to meet the needs of low-and moderate-income
households. Therefore, the Project would comply with this
Policy.
Policy H 8.2.4 – Support the development of cost
saving and energy conserving construction techniques.
All housing development would be developed in accordance
with the latest California Building and Energy Codes. Pursuant
to the California Solar Mandate, all housing development
would also be developed with solar systems that would help
reduce electricity costs. Therefore, the Project would comply
with this Policy.
Policy H 8.2.8 – Streamline administrative procedures
for granting approvals and permits and establish time
limits for such approvals to minimize time, costs and
uncertainty associated with development.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Policy H 8.2.9 – Provide zoning, subdivision and
construction incentives to minimize the cost of new
and rehabilitated units.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects
Policy H 8.1.10 - Promote mixed use development that
includes provisions for affordable housing.
See Policy H 8.2.3 above. The Project would comply with this
Policy.
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Goal 8.3: Promote and encourage the rehabilitation of deteriorated dwelling units and the conservation of the
currently sound housing stock.
Policy H 8.3.4 – Upgrade community facilities and
municipal services as community needs warrant.
The Project proposes public facility land uses that includes
improvements to existing community facilities and municipal
services. Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy H 8.3.11 – Preserve the physical character of
existing neighborhoods.
The Specific Plan contains development standards that would
ensure that streetscapes and buildings convey a cohesive,
high-quality community identity while minimizing negative
impacts to nearby neighborhoods. Therefore, the Project
would comply with this Policy.
Goal 8.4: Conserve and improve the condition of existing affordable housing stock.
Policy H 8.4.2 – Encourage the use of assistance
programs to make residences more energy efficient.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Policy H 8.4.5 – Encourage the incorporation or energy
conservation features in the design of all new housing
developments and the addition of energy conservation
devices/practices in existing residential developments.
The Project would adhere to the California Green Building
Standards Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Sustainable Development Element
Goal 9.1: Reduce the City’s per capita energy usage.
Policy SD 9.1.2 – The City shall incorporate energy
conservation measures into conditions of approval for
new development projects.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects. All future
development would be required to adhere to all applicable
California Green Building Standards Code of Regulations,
Title 24, Part 11 design standards as a condition of approval.
Goal 9.2: Reduce the total quantity of waste generated within the City requiring landfill disposal to meet or exceed
the State waste diversion goals.
Policy SD 9.2.2 – Require all new development projects
to recycle construction and demolition wastes.
All development projects will be required to recycle or handle
construction and demolition wastes, consist with this Policy
and in accordance with applicable state regulations regarding
the use, handling, storage, and transportation of waste.
Therefore, the Project would comply with this Policy.
Goal 9.3: Reduce the total quantity of waste generated within the City requiring landfill disposal to meet or exceed
the State waste diversion goals.
Policy SD 9.3.1 – Incorporate “green” building practices
into the review of all new or renovated development
projects.
All future development would be designed in accordance with
the latest California Building Code and Energy Code standards,
including the Specific Plan’s residential and non-residential
development standards. Therefore, the Project would comply
with this Policy.
Policy SD 9.3.2 – Site and building design in new
developments should maximize opportunities for
efficient energy performance.
All future development would be designed in accordance with
the latest California Building Code and Energy Code standards,
including the Specific Plan’s residential and non-residential
development standards. Therefore, the Project would comply
with this Policy.
Goal 9.4: Provide parks and open space throughout the City.
Policy SD 9.4.1 - The City shall implement the Open
Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan to
provide an average of five acres of parks and open
space for every 1,000 residents.
The Project proposes approximately 9.33 acres of open
space/park per 1,890 residents per acres. Therefore, the
Project would be consistent with this Policy.
Policy SD 9.4.2 - The City shall provide trees and other
landscaping along all arterial highways.
The streetscape will be composed of a number of different
types of plants and trees based on the characteristic of the
street. For example, Commerce Way should have a different
landscape arrangement than collector streets. Since the
Project would provide landscaping throughout the Project’s
streets, the Project complies with this Policy.
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Goal 9.5: Provide alternative transportation modes designed to reduce vehicle miles traveled.
Policy SD 9.5.1 - The City shall encourage alternative
transportation modes, including mass transit, ride
sharing, bicycles, and pedestrian transportation.
Consistent with this Policy, the Project would implement TDM
measures that includes ride sharing (pedestrian
transportation) and development of bicycle facilities.
Policy SD 9.5.2 - The City shall encourage the creation
of local jobs designed to reduce commuter mileage and
fuel consumption.
Future commercial uses within the Project site would create
employment opportunities for future on-site residents or for
residents located in the nearby surrounding area.
Goal 9.7: Reduce the City’s per capita demand for water consumption.
Policy SD 9.7.2 The City shall incorporate water
conservation into the development review process.
All development Projects would be required to incorporate
water conservation design features and landscaping to
minimize water consumption. Therefore, the Project would
comply with this Policy.
Goal 9.8: The City shall lead the development community by example in green building, and energy and resource
conservation practices.
Policy SD 9.8.1 – The City shall support green
development standards for new or rehabilitated public
buildings and facilities.
The Project would adhere to the California Green Building
Standards Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11. Therefore, the
Project would comply with this Policy.
Policy SD 9.8.2 – The City shall actively reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from public facilities
throughout the community.
Not Applicable. This Policy is intended to be implemented by
the City of Grand Terrace and not private projects.
Source: City of Grand Terrace. (2010). Grand Terrace General Plan. Retrieved at: https://www.grandterrace-
ca.gov/departments/planning_development_services/planning (accessed March 2022).
Tables C.1 through C.8 of Specific Plan.
Page 4.11-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.12-1, 4th Paragraph, Last Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.12-1, 4th Paragraph, Last Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.12-11, 2nd Paragraph, 1st and 2nd Sentences
The Project site is comprised of predominately vacant land and currently contains sixfive existing
residential structures with associated accessory structures on De Berry Street and Van Buren Street. Of
these residential structures, fivefour are currently occupied, and one is vacantunoccupied and boarded
up.
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Page 4.12-11, 2nd Paragraph, 4th Sentence
Although buildout of the Project would displace both housing and people, the existing residences are
currently considered non-conforming since the existing underlying land use and zoning do not permit
residential use within the Gateway SPProject boundary. Only four of the five existing nonconforming
residential structures within the Specific Plan boundary are occupied. The fifth nonconforming structure
is unoccupied and boarded up. One of the residences, located on Van Buren Street, is not expected to be
part of future residential development and will not be affected. The other three occupied units in the
current CM zone are within the proposed commercial area of the Specific Plan. Currently, the landowners
these three nonconforming residences are not participating in the Specific Plan and no specific
development is proposed on those parcels and no demolition of those units is proposed at this time.
Page 4.12-11, 3rd Paragraph, 1st Sentence
Considering the 2022 total population, average number of residents per unit, and number of housing units
within the City, the existing sixfive residences would contain approximately 16.511 persons and account
for approximately 0.120.08 percent of total housing units in the City in 2022.
Page 4.13-1, 4th Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.13-4, 1st Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
Presently, there are two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school operated by CJUSD
within the City limits. Grand Terrace Elementary is approximately three roadway miles 750 feet northeast
of the Project site.
Page 4.13-13, Last Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
These schools include Grand Terrace High School, adjacent to the Project site, Grand Terrace Elementary
School (12066 Vivienda Avenue) located approximately 3 miles 750 feet northeast of the Project site.
Page 4.14-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.15-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
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Page 4.15-15, 3rd Paragraph, Bullet Points
The City adopted the Grand Terrace ATP in 2018 which provides recommendations and an
implementation plan to address the long-term development and maintenance of the City’s
transportation-related systems. The ATP is consistent with the Grand Terrace GP Land Use Element and
other pertinent transportation-related local and regional planning documents.
The ATP can be found at the following City Website: https://www.grandterrace-
ca.gov/departments/planning_development_services/planning
Page 4.15-15, 3rd Paragraph, Bullet Points
The following roadway segments are adjacent to the Project and currently provide continuous sidewalk:
• Barton Road east of Grand Terrace Road
• The existing extent of Commerce Way south of Barton Road
• De Berry Street west of Michigan Street
• Van Buren Street west of Michigan Street
• Michigan Street South of Pico Street
• Center Street
• Main Street east of Taylor Street
Page 4.15-19, After 2nd Paragraph and New Mitigation Measure TRA-1
Impact 4.15-3: Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves
or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
Level of Significance: Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
The Project’s proposed circulation plan would improve the local circulation and would provide access for
new development within the Project. The proposed circulation improvements are noted under
Section 4.15.3 above and further discussed in the Specific Plan. The proposed circulation improvements
would be compatible with existing and proposed land uses. All proposed improvements would be
constructed as approved by the City Engineer and City’s Fire Department pursuant to Grand Terrace MC
Section 17.52.070, Street Design and Chapter 17.16, and as part of the Project’s proposed tentative tract
map approval. In accordance with Grand Terrace MC Section 17.52.010, “All subdivisions and tentative
maps thereof, must conform to the City General Plan, Zoning Code, and any applicable specific plans and
to all applicable planning, zoning, design, improvement and environmental requirements.”
For students to get to Terrace Hills Middle School from the Project’s residential development, they would
utilize Van Buren Street. Currently, there are existing sidewalks in between the western terminus at the
proposed new Taylor/Commerce extension to Mt. Vernon Avenue of approximately 3,300 feet in total
length. The Project would provide street improvements on Van Buren Street within the Project boundary
that would include a new sidewalk segment of nearly 1,700 feet. Although the Project would add a
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significant amount of new sidewalks of over 50% of the length of the existing sidewalks on Van Buren
Street, there would still be a small portion on Van Buren Street that would not have sidewalks. This portion
is outside of the Project area and approximately 550 feet in length, measuring west from where Van Buren
Street meets with Mt. Vernon Avenue. Due to the physical site constraints from overhead powerlines and
drainage pipes, it is infeasible to construct sidewalk in this portion along Van Buren Street as additional
right-of-way acquisition or condemnation would be required by the City. Refer to Mitigation Measure
(MM) TRA-1.
Upon approval of the Project’s Specific Plan and adherence with the Grand Terrace MC design standards,
the Project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves
or dangerous intersections) or incompatible use.
Mitigation Measures
No mitigation measures are required.
MM TRA-1 Upon the City’s acquisition of the area on Van Buren Street necessary to connect the
project’s sidewalk to the remainder of Van Buren Street, the applicant will pay its fair
share of the cost of construction of that portion of the sidewalk.
Page 4.15-20, After 2nd Reference
City of Grand Terrace. (2016). City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code. Retrieved from:
https://library.municode.com/ca/grand_terrace/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=GRAND_TERRA
CE_CALIFORNIAMUCO.
City of Grand Terrace. (2018). Grand Terrace Active Transportation Plan. Retrieved from: https://cdnsm5-
hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_12337255/File/Departments/Planning%20&%20
Development/Grand%20Terrace%20Active%20Transportation%20Plan%20-%20Oct%202018.pdf
Page 4-16-1, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4-16-11, First Paragraph
MM TCR-1 Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resources. In the event that Native American cultural
resources are discovered during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the
find (within a 60-foot buffer) the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians tribe will be notified
and work shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards
shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project outside of the
buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally, San Manuel Band
of Mission Indians will be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided information
and permitted/invited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes his/her
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assessment, so as to provide Tribal input. The archaeologist shall complete an isolate
record for the find and submit this document to the applicant and Lead Agency for
dissemination to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Page 4.17-3, 3rd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 4.17-3, 4th Paragraph, 3rd Sentence
It then travels in a southwesterly direction and enters the San Bernardino County Flood Control District
(SBCFCD) channelHighgrove Channel that eventually directs flows off-site under I-215.
Page 4.17-3, 4th Paragraph, 5th Sentence
These storm water flows travel west and join the SBCFCD channelHighgrove Channel at the western edge
of the Project site.
Page 4.17-3, 4th Paragraph, Last Sentence
The westerly terminus of Pico Street overflows with storm water during large storm events and the storm
water travels through the existing school site towards Taylor Street and ultimately joins the Gage
CanalRiverside Canal at the western edge of the Project site.
Page 4.17-14, 1st Paragraph, 1st Sentence
…and twoone outfall with oneproviding outlet to the San Bernardino County Flood Control District
(SBCFCD)Highgrove Channel drainage area and another providing a secondary outlet to the Gage Canal.
Page 4.17-14, 2nd Paragraph
At De Berry Street, a local storm drain system at the intersection of De Berry Street and Commerce Way
would capture flows from De Berry and connect to the existing SBCFCDHighgrove Channel storm drain
line under Commerce Way, draining to the basin.
Page 4.17-14, 5th Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
All proposed improvements would be constructed to the requirements of the City and the SBCFCD.
Page 4.18-1, 4th Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment
(GPA 17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map
No. 20501 (TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
Page 6-6, 2nd Paragraph, 4th Sentence
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Alternative 1 would not develop the 695 dwelling units, 455,0495335,700 square feet (SF) of general
commercial uses, and or associated on-site and off-site infrastructure improvements that would
otherwise occur as part of the Project.
Page 6-6, 1st Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
As with the Project, MMs BIO-1 through BIO-3BIO-4 would be required to reduce biological resource
impacts to a level of less than significant.
Page 6-16, 4th Paragraph
The No Commercial Alternative or “Alternative 3” assumes that the Project Applicant would not develop
any commercial development and would limit the Project’s commercial component as a zone change only.
Development under Alternative 3 would only consist of the development of 695 dwelling units, and would
forgo not include the 335,700 SF of combined retail, restaurant, and self-storage spaces that are proposed
by the Project. Parcels that would be rezoned for commercial use would remain undeveloped or would
be developed by a separate project applicant in the foreseeablefuture. Additionally, The Specific Plan
would not include entitlements for commercial development and any future commercial development
(by others) would be subject to the Specific Plan’s applicable design standards and provisions. All other
Project components would stay the same.
Page 6-17, 1st Paragraph
The commercial uses proposed by the Project would be eliminated under this alternative. Alternative 3
proposes the development of 695 dwelling units and would leave the remaining land vacant for the
foreseeable future until it is developed by others. The same general aesthetics would apply to
Alternative 3 when compared to the Project. Although no commercial development by the applicant
would occur, future developments (by others) within the rezoned commercial land uses are required to
adhere to the Specific Plan’s commercial guidelines. In addition, although Alternative 3 would eliminate
commercial development, the Project area lacks officially designated scenic vistas and the Project site is
not considered a visually sensitive area.
Page 6-17, 5th Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
Additionally, the Project and Alternative 3 would implement MM BIO-1 through MM BIO-3BIO-4 to
reduce impacts to biological resources to less than significant levels.
Page 6-20, 1st Paragraph
The Project requires adoption of the Specific Plan and Development Agreement as well as approval of the
proposed Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, and Tentative Tract Map. Alternative 3 would require
the same entitlements. As such, Alternative 3 would be environmentally equivalent to the Project
regarding land use and planning, since land uses would be added, and land use entitlements would be
required.
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Page 6-22, Last Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
According to Table 6-1, the Residential Only Alternative would be the environmentally superior alternative
because it would reduce some of the potentially significant impacts of the Project. However, while the
Residential Only Alternative is the environmentally superior alternative, it is not capable of meeting all of
the basic objectives of the Project.
Page 7-1, 2nd Paragraph, 2nd Sentence
The Project consists of applications for a Specific Plan (SP 00-1717-01), General Plan Amendment (GPA
17-01), Zone Change (ZC 17-02), Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-01), Tentative Tract Map No. 20501
(TTM 18-01) and a Development Agreement.
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