ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Redlands Community Development Department 210 E. Citrus Avenue Redlands, CA Contact Person and Phone Number: Loralee Farris Associate Planner City of Redlands Project Location: 251 Tennessee Street, Redlands, CA Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Redlands Christian Middle School 105 Tennessee Street Redlands, CA General Plan Designation: Light Industrial 7. Zoning: M-P (Planned Industrial Development) District 8. Description of Project: Conditional Use Permit would establish a private middle school consisting of a 6,715 square foot building addition that would join two existing structures and create a 15,178 square foot building located at 251 Tennessee Street. An associated lot line adjustment would rearrange existing lot lines to expand the existing parcel to 2.1 acres in size. The project will also include parking lot and landscaping improvements and a lot line adjustment. The subject site is currently developed with two existing structures, 1,632 square feet and 6,831 square feet in size, previously utilized as the corporate offices and classrooms for a private college. Through the Conditional Use Permit review process, the new use will be evaluated in order insure its integration with surrounding uses, which include two private schools to the south and east of the project site. Operational characteristic of the project will be evaluated including what types of activities are conducted, number of employees, hours of operation, as well as improvements that will be constructed as part of the project such as lighting, landscaping, and outdoor recreational Page 1 of 32

2 area. The proposed project is the result of a merger of middle school operations between Redlands Christian School and the adjacent Arrowhead Christian Academy within the proposed facility. As such, middle school operations for both schools will be relocated to the project site following the completion of construction. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The project site is on the west side of Tennessee Street approximately 290 feet south of State Street and 630 feet north of Orange Avenue. The property is generally flat, fully disturbed, and contains two existing structures, 1,632 square feet and 6,831 square feet in size, and has been previously utilized as the corporate offices and classrooms for a private college. The land uses immediately surrounding the project site are: Southern California Edison private utility facility and service yard in the I-P (Industrial) district to the north; Arrowhead Christian Academy private school and related recreational fields in the M-P (Planned Industrial Development) District to the south and west; and the Redlands Adventist Academy private school and related recreational fields in the E (Educational) District to the east. The closest residential developments are multi-family residences located approximately 745 feet to the south, on the west side of Tennessee Street, south of Orange Avenue. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: ne ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Greenhouse Gas Emissions Population and Housing Agriculture and Forestry Resources Hazards/Hazardous Materials Public Services Air Quality Hydrology/Water Quality Recreation Biological Resources Land Use and Planning Transportation/Traffic Cultural Resources Mineral Resources Utilities and Service Systems Geology and Soils ise Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have Page 2 of 32

3 been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the Project MAY have a potentially significant impact or potentially significant unless mitigated impact on the environment but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the Project, nothing further is required. Loralee Farris Associate Planner City of Redlands vember 15, 2013 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except " " answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A " " answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A " " answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as onsite, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. " " is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more " " entries when the determination is made, an EIR is Page 3 of 32

4 required. 4) Negative Declaration: " applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from " " to a "Less than." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) s Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Measures. For effects that are Less than with Measures, describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address sitespecific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project s environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. Page 4 of 32

5 I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Aesthetics I.a) I.b) I.c) The City s General Plan MEA/FEIR (MEA Section 11.0) does not identify the project site and surroundings as part of a scenic vista. The project site is located within an urbanized and developed area, adjacent to industrial uses to the north and educational uses to the south, east, and west. Structures exist on the site. Even with the expansion of the structures, the average roof height will be twelve (12) feet with architectural design features reaching nineteen (19) feet, comparable or shorter in height than structures on adjacent properties. As such, the establishment of the use and expansion of the structure and project site would not obstruct scenic views of the San Bernardino Mountains from the adjacent and surrounding views. mitigation is required. The existing structures on-site are not considered to be or designated as historic or scenic resources. The adjacent Tennessee Street is not designated as a state scenic highway (MEA, Section 11.0). mitigation is required. Adoption of the proposed project will not degrade the existing visual character or affect the quality of the site and its surroundings. Construction activities would result in minor shortterm visual impacts, primarily affecting motorists views along Tennessee Street. Because of the nature and short-term extent of these effects, and the primary viewing audience that would be exposed to these views, construction period visual impacts would not degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site or surrounding areas. The improvements to the existing structures will modernize the existing commercial building by providing an artistic and eclectic design integrating angled architectural features to provide visual interest. In addition, new landscaping around the building and within the Page 5 of 32

6 expanded parking area will be provided. The improvements to the property will substantially improve the visual character of the property by remodeling the structure and developing a parking lot and landscaping area in compliance with the Redlands Municipal Code. mitigation for this section is required. I.d) Project implementation will require the need to install light standards within the parking area of the site and the exterior of the new building. This may create light and/or glare that could potentially affect day or nighttime views of the adjacent uses. In order to avoid any potential impacts to the adjacent uses, Measure. 1, shall require a security lighting plan prior to the issuance of building permits and subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director. In addition, the plan must include details such as beam spreads and/or photometric calculations, location and type of fixtures, exterior colors, details on the foundation, and arrangement of exterior lighting to ensure that no outdoor lighting will create glare or hazardous interference to adjacent streets or properties. In no instance shall illumination exceed ½ foot candle at the property lines of the site. II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a). Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract. Page 6 of 32

7 c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g)? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES II.a) II.b) Adoption of the proposed project will not affect agricultural resources or operations. The project is fully developed and located within an urbanized area surrounded by industrial and institutional uses. The project site is not considered viable agricultural land and does not contain soils designated by the State Department of Conservation (Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program) as being Prime, Unique, or of Statewide Importance, as depicted in Figure 5.2 of the MEA/EIR. mitigation is required. Adoption of the proposed project will not affect land zoned for agricultural use or land under a Williamson Act contract. The site is currently zoned M-P (Planned Industrial Development) district, allowing a variety of industrial and institutional uses. Williamson Act contract exists on any of the properties comprising the project site. mitigation is required. II.c-d) The project site is not located in an area considered forest land. Forest land is defined by the California Public Resources Code (PRC Section 12220[g]) as land that can support 10 percent native tree cover of any species, including hardwoods, under natural conditions, and that allows for management of one or more forest resources, including timber, aesthetics, fish and wildlife, biodiversity, water quality, recreation, and other public benefits. The project site is surrounding by existing industrial development on the south, east and west and includes an existing orange grove. The site does not contain any forest land or timberland for timber production. r could the site could not support 10 percent native tree cover of any species. The project site is located within an urbanized and developed area, and is not adjacent or located near any land utilized as forest land. mitigation is required. Page 7 of 32

8 II.e) Adoption of the proposed project will not result in changes to the environment, due to location or nature, that will result in converting Farmland to non-agricultural use. See II(a & b) above. mitigation is required. III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Air Quality III.a-d) Short term impacts to ambient air quality are anticipated to be produced from construction activities, such as site clearing, grading, and equipment travel on unpaved surfaces. These activities may potentially generate a significant level of fugitive dust and affect the surrounding educational uses west, south, and east of the project site. In order to ensure that sensitive receptors are not impacted, fugitive dust generation will be controlled by adherence to Measure. 2 which shall require on-site daily watering of the unimproved areas of the site during all grading and construction activities. Measure. 3 shall require all future tenants to institute recycling programs that reduces Page 8 of 32

9 waste to landfills by a minimum of 50 percent and includes designated recycling bins at each proposed structure and requires all green waste to be processed at a recycling or composting facility. theses measures the proposed project is found to consistent with the AQMP for the first criterion and will mitigate any potential impact to a level of nonsignificance. III.e) The proposed project is involves the operation of a private middle school and ancillary school offices, and will not produce any long term objectionable odors. additional mitigation measures are needed. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Page 9 of 32

10 Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Biological Resources IV.a-b)The project proposes the establishment of private middle school and the expansion of existing commercial structures located at 251 Tennessee Street. Activities associated with school will not result in an adverse impact on species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The project site is not identified in the Biotic Resources Map, Figure 7.1 of the MEA, as an area containing any sensitive biological resources. The existing project site is substantially developed and within a completely urbanized area, and does not have any potential to impact sensitive biological resources or their habitat. mitigation is required. IV.c) IV.d) Adoption of the proposed project will not have an adverse effect on federally protected wetlands. The project site is not located a property designated as wetland. mitigation is required. Adoption of the proposed project will not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. The project site is not identified in the Biotic Resources Map, Figure 7.1 of the MEA/EIR, as being within an area containing resident migratory wildlife or their habitat nor is it used by wildlife as a migratory corridor. mitigation is required. IV.e) Adoption of the proposed project will not cause a conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. biological resources are located in this area of the City thus the project will not cause a conflict with any local polices or ordinances protecting these resources. mitigation is required. IV.f) Adoption of the proposed project will not cause a conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. The project site, within the M-P district, is not subject to any conservation plan. mitigation is required. Page 10 of 32

11 V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in ? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to ? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Cultural Resources V.a-b) V.c-d) Adoption of the proposed project will not destroy nor cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical, archaeological, or paleontological resource, unique geologic feature nor disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. The project is in a developed area, and is not identified in the General Plan MEA/EIR figure 10.1 as an area of concern for archaeological resources. mitigation is required. Adoption of the proposed project will not destroy nor cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a paleontological resource, unique geologic feature nor disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. The project is in a developed area and is identified in the General Plan MEA/EIR figure 10.1 as an area of no concern for archaeological resources. mitigation is required. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as Page 11 of 32

12 delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in onor off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Geology and Soils VI.a) VI.b) The proposed project falls outside an Earthquake Fault Zone, as depicted in Figure 4.6 of the MEA/EIR, and will not expose people to potential impacts involving fault rupture, seismic ground shaking, or ground failure. The proposed building and off-street parking areas will be constructed to adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to seismic safety design. The subject site is not identified as being within an area that is susceptible to liquefaction, as depicted in Figure 4.9 of the MEA/EIR. mitigation is required. Figures 4.3 and 4.5 of the MEA/EIR do not identify the project site as being in an area prone to erosion and expansion. The developer will be required to submit a soils study Page 12 of 32

13 outlining minimum site preparation requirements in order to develop the site in a manner that will address these existing conditions. Additionally the project will be constructed to adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to safety design. Adoption of the proposed project may result in the temporary exposure of people to erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill. The proposed project would involve grading to accommodate the proposed development which may expose the site to wind and water erosion during and immediately following construction. The site is relatively flat, sloping very slightly to the north. The preliminary grading plan estimates a cut of 1,150 cubic yards and a fill of 700 cubic yards. In order to mitigate temporary impacts from wind and water erosion, Measure. 4 shall require the applicant to provide the City with a Soil Erosion Plan that shall include measures designed to reduce wind and water erosion of the site during and after construction. In addition, Measure. 5 shall require that all permanent landscaping shall be installed prior to final occupancy, and following construction disturbed soils shall be landscaped, or otherwise treated, to protect soils from wind and water erosion. VI.c) VI.d) VI.e). The project site is not located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project. The terrain of the subject site is relatively flat and within an urban area which is devoid of significant slopes and is not identified as being within an area that is susceptible to liquefaction, or landslides as depicted in Figures 4.9 and 4.4 of the MEA/EIR. mitigation is required. The project site is not within an area that is underlain by soils that have an expansion potential, as depicted in Figure 4.5 of the MEA/EIR. The project will require a soils study to determine the appropriate measures to be incorporated into the design of the new building. Any potential soil impacts are anticipated to be non-significant and will not result in the exposure of people to expansive soils. mitigation is required. The project site will be required to connect to the City s sewer system, therefore, these types of waste water disposal systems will not be used. mitigation is required. VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a) Generate gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purposes of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Page 13 of 32

14 Greenhouse Gas Emissions VII.a,b) The project proposal includes the establishment a private middle school and the associated building and parking lot expansion. The site was previously utilized for offices and classrooms related to a private community college. The traffic study, completed by Clyde E. Sweet and Associates, estimated the number of student related trips at the new facility as including 118 cars and one bus, arriving at and departing from the subject location during peak school hours. In addition, forty three (43) teachers will be utilizing the new location, outside of school peak hours. The daily vehicle trips from students and employees will incrementally increase greenhouse gas emission through emissions from vehicles. To reduce the need for any additional daily vehicle trips, a school bus will be utilized to transport a minimum of forty four (44) students to the facility from another school campus. This amount would be considered insignificant and the project is consistent with the existing zoning of the site and consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan for the South Coast Air Basin. Thus, based on the limited scale of the project no significant impact on the generation of greenhouse gas emissions will occur, nor would they conflict with any applicable plan for the purpose of reducing emissions. mitigation is required. VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code section and, as a Page 14 of 32

15 result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Hazards and Hazardous Materials VIIIa-b.) The proposed use, a private middle school with ancillary school offices, does not include the transport, use, or disposal, or handling of hazardous materials. Hazardous material use associated with the proposed project would be limited to fuels, lubricants, and architectural coating materials during the short-term construction activities. All such materials would be delivered and stored in air-tight containers, in accordance with existing federal, state and local regulations. While some spillage of these hazardous substances may occur during construction, routine construction management procedures involving containment, clean-up and disposal of such spills would avoid any public health hazards or threats to the environment. Please refer to the later response to checklist item IX(a), for a discussion of mandatory construction control measures that would prevent significant impacts to surface or groundwater quality resulting from spillage of hazardous materials/waste during project construction. mitigation is required. VIII.c) The project site abuts schools to both the south and west (Arrowhead Christian Academy) and to the east (Redlands Adventist Academy). Although the two schools are located within a quarter (1/4) mile radius, no hazardous emissions would result from the implementation of the proposed project. Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and polices would minimize any potential risk associated with the temporary increased use Page 15 of 32

16 of hazardous materials in the construction phase of the proposed project. This would ensure that implementation of the proposed project would not significantly increase the possibility of exposure to persons on or off-site to hazardous materials or emissions, and no significant new hazard would be posed to the students and faculty of nearby school facilities. The proposed use, as a private middle school, does not involve any hazardous materials, and as such will not be generating hazardous emissions, smoke, radiation, or intense heat. This impact would, therefore, be considered less than significant. VIII.d) In general, the proposed use of a private middle school has no association with the development of sites containing hazardous materials. The project site for where the Conditional Use Permit is proposed is fully disturbed and developed and is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites, including the Cortese List, and will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. mitigation is required. VIII.f) The closest public airport facilities include the San Bernardino International Airport, approximately 3.21 miles northwest of the project site, and the Redlands Municipal Airport, which is located approximately 3.42 miles northeast of the project site. The project site is not within the direct approach or departure paths of either airport. Accordingly, no air traffic safety hazards would affect this project. mitigation is required. VIII.g) The proposed project will not result in impairing implementation of or physically interfering with the City of Redlands or County of San Bernardino emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. mitigation is required. VIII.h) The project site is located within an urbanized area of downtown Redlands and is surrounded by a mix of Industrial and institutional uses, and has direct access to a minor arterial street. As shown on Figure 15.1 in the MEA, the project site is a considerable distant from any wildland fire hazard areas. mitigation is required. IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: c) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Page 16 of 32

17 c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Hydrology and Water Quality IX.a) The project proposes the expansion to existing building footprints, combining two existing structures into one 15,178 sq. ft. structures, and includes the development of a new parking lot to accommodate forty-seven (47) parking stalls as well as new landscaping both in the parking lot and in required setbacks along Tennessee Street, as well as a new landscaped turf sports area and infiltration basin. The development will require use of water for irrigation as well as for the activities within the building. It will not specifically violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. However, since Page 17 of 32

18 grading and site preparation activities would disturb more than one (1) acre of ground, the project would be required to adhere to the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements for a permit under the Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Thus, in order to ensure that the project would not cause any groundwater quality impacts during grading and construction activities, Measure. 6 shall require the project to comply with all requirements of the NPDES permit issued by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the City of Redlands. The project shall also provide the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the project site to stop first flush of accumulated pollutants from entering the City storm drain system. The project may also incorporate other measures such as bio-swales in planter areas which can also eliminate the first flush of accumulated pollutants on street surfaces. Measure. 7 shall require the applicant to comply with the submitted Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared in accordance with Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board guidelines to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. Adherence to both these mitigation measures will avoid or reduce all associated water quality impacts below a level of significance. IX.b) The proposed type of use, a private middle school, will not require the use of significant amounts of water thus adoption of the proposed project will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level. mitigation is required. IX.c-d) Grading of the site would convey surface runoff to a proposed infiltration basin located within the southwesterly part of the project site. As mentioned in the discussion on Geology and Soils, the site is relatively flat and will not require an extensive or significant amount of soil movement and will maintain the same general gradient after development. Measures under Geology and Soils have been provided addressing temporary impacts from wind and water erosion. Adoption of the proposed project will not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, nor alter the course of a stream or river in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or offsite nor would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, nor alter the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding. mitigation is required. IX.e) IX.f) IX.g) As part of the project, an on-site storm drainage system designed in accordance with the City s standards will be developed which will include an on-site infiltration basin to collect runoff and allow it to infiltrate into the soil. The infiltration basin comprises an element of the Water Quality Management Plan approved for the site and ensures that runoff water will not exceed the capacity of existing storm water drainage systems and that the project will not create an additional source of polluted runoff. significant water quality impacts are anticipated as a result of redeveloped site runoff. mitigation is required. potential water quality impacts other than those already described in this section are forecast. mitigation is required. The proposed project does not involve any housing and would therefore not generate any Page 18 of 32

19 associated flood hazard impacts. mitigation is required. IX.h) IX.i) IX.j) The project site is subject to inundation by the 100-year flood, as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map, and is located within Flood Zone X. As part of the standard requirements for development within this area of the City, the project will adhere to all FEMA and the Redlands Municipal Code (Flood Damage Prevention) requirements. Thus, in order to ensure that there will be no potential damage to property or people from flooding, Measure. 8 shall require the project to adhere to all Federal Emergency Management Agency regulations and Redlands Municipal Code (Flood Damage Prevention) requirements. In addition, these requirements will be included in the conditions of approval for the project by the Building and Safety Division and no building permit can be issued until all requirements are met. Adherence to these requirements will reduce this impact to a less than significant level. This project site does not lie within the potential inundation area of any dam and is not adjacent to or downstream of any levee. mitigation is required. Adoption of the proposed project will not expose people to seiche hazards because the City is not within an area that is affected by this type of hazard, as stated in Section of the MEA/EIR. mitigation is required. X. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Land Use and Planning X.a-c) The project would expand the existing building footprint to create a 15,178 square foot building for use as a private middle school. The proposed use is consistent with both the Light Industrial; General Plan and the M-P (Planned Industrial Development) zoning district. The project site includes two existing structures, a parking lot and landscaped Page 19 of 32

20 areas, previously utilized as the corporate offices and ancillary classrooms for a private college. The proposed project will accommodate the main office of the middle school, and is expected to employ twelve (12) teachers, a principal, and two support staff. The project will not divide an established community, as it is utilizing and expanding existing structures and related site improvements. Additionally it will not conflict with a land use plan adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect nor is the project subject to a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. mitigation is required. XI. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locallyimportant mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Mineral Resources XI.a-b) According to the General Plan MEA (Section 8.0 Mineral Resources), there are no known or potential mineral resources of value locally, or to the region or state, found on or near the project site. mitigation is required. XII. NOISE. Would the project: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient Page 20 of 32

21 noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? ise XII.a,c) The proposed addition to existing structures to create a 15,178 square foot building for use as a private middle school, in combination with the construction of a forty-seven (47) stall parking lot and outdoor turf field will neither directly or indirectly increase ambient noise levels or expose people to severe ground borne noise levels or vibrations. The use will be primarily operated within the enclosed building, with the exception of ancillary school activities on the turf field, located to the rear of the project site. The use will be comparable to the existing schools to the south and west and is not expected to increase noise levels above existing conditions. All activities associated with the proposed use are required to operate in compliance with the standards set forth in the City of Redlands noise ordinance. Adoption of the project will not expose people to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the general plan or applicable standards of other agencies. mitigation is required. XII.b) XII.d) The generation of ground borne vibration is not foreseen. The proposed project would not be associated with excessive noise levels. Expected permanent noise would be generated by vehicle trips to and from the parking lot areas generated by the employees and the arrival and departure of students. mitigation is required. The proposed project would generate short-term noise levels associated with site grading and construction-related vehicle/equipment operation during the construction period. ise levels that would be generated on and off-site would depend on the type and number of equipment in use, the time of day, and the amount of time that machinery and equipment are operated. All construction or demolition activities associated with the Page 21 of 32

22 proposed use are required to operate in compliance with the standards set forth in the City of Redlands noise ordinance. The sensitive noise receptors within the vicinity include the adjacent schools to the east and south and the residential neighborhoods to the south of Orange Avenue. The closet residences are approximately 745 feet away. In order to mitigate potential short-term impacts to ambient noise during the construction period, Measure. 9 shall limit all construction or grading activities to the hours between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no construction or grading activities permitted on Sundays and Federal Holidays. All mobile or stationary internal combustion engine powered equipment or machinery shall be equipped with exhaust and air intake silencers in proper working order, or suitable to meet the standards set forth in the City of Redlands noise ordinance. Adherence to this mitigation measure will reduce impacts to a level of less than significant impact. XII.e-f) The project is not located within two miles of a public or private airstrip and is not within the Redlands Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan area. impact from airport or aircraft noise on the proposed use is anticipated. XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of road or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Population and Housing XIII.a-c) Growth in population is controlled by land use regulations which dictate the type and density of development which can occur. part of this project has the potential to either directly or indirectly induce substantial growth or displace existing housing, especially affordable housing. The proposed project does not include the addition of any housing, nor does it propose the displacement of any housing. The use will serve the existing population through accommodating educational classes for middle school students within the community. mitigation is required. Page 22 of 32

23 XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: i) Fire protection? ii) Police protection? iii) Schools? iv) Parks? Public Services v) Other public facilities? XIV.a) Adoption of the proposed project is not expected to significantly impact or result in a need for new or altered public services provided by the City of Redlands, the Redlands Unified School District, or other governmental agencies. In contrast, the proposed use will provide additional educational resources as a private middle school, to compliment educational services within the community. Development of the site may entail the storage of building equipment and materials on-site over night directly related to construction activities. The storage of equipment and materials could potentially result in their theft if adequate measures are not taken. Measure. 10 shall require a construction site security plan approved by the police department providing adequate security measures such as lights, video cameras, vehicle transponders, locks, alarms, trained security personnel, fencing etc. The nature of the measures will depend on the specific requirements of the site, and may vary with the different stages of construction. The developer shall be responsible for the compliance of all sub-contractors working on the site. Other impacts associated with new development are mitigated with the payment of development impact fees, and State established school fees. Page 23 of 32