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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-03 PC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 — 6:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not appearing on the agenda may address the Planning Commission at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Planning Commission. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Planning Commission to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future Planning Commission meeting. Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda, including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the Office of the Department of Community Development and are available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, telephone (760) 346- 0611, Extension 484. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER SECTION VII CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER OF THE AGENDA. AGENDA REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of August 20, 2019. Rec: Approve as presented. Action: B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application to merge two existing parcels into one parcel (APNs 632-280-024 and 632-280- 048) at The Lakes Country Club. Case No. PMW 19-0002 (The Lakes Country Club, Palm Desert California Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW 19-0002. Action: VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER VIII. NEW BUSINESS None IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None X. PUBLIC HEARINGS Anyone who challenges any hearing matter in court may be limited to raising only those issues he or she raised at the public hearing described herein, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Planning Commission. A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to the City Council for approval of a General Plan Amendment reclassifying Painters Path from a "Local Street" to an "Enhanced Secondary Roadway" and acceptance of an Addendum to the CV Link Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to effectuate the enhanced designs for CV Link and the extension of the CV Link improvements to connect to the City's commercial districts, trail system, and Hovley Lane East. Case No. GPA 19-0001 (City of Palm Desert Applicant). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2761, recommending approval to the City Council of Case No. GPA 19- 0001. Action: 2 AGENDA REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 XI. MISCELLANEOUS None XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES B. PARKS & RECREATION XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS XIV. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Planning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 291h day of August 2019. Monica O'Reilly, Recording cretary 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES • TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019 — 6:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Lindsay Holt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Commissioner John Greenwood Commissioner Joseph Pradetto Commissioner Nancy DeLuna Chair Ron Gregory Vice-Chair Lindsay Holt Also Present: Craig Hayes, Assistant City Attorney Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Eric Ceja, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Monica O'Reilly, Management Specialist II III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Nancy DeLuna led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2019 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of July 16, 2019. Rec: Approve as presented. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map 36502 for the subdivision of a 2.09-acre parcel into four parcels (three single-family lots and one retention basin lot) located at 49-425 JFK Trail. Case No. TPM 36502 (DRRS Holdings, LLC and Ross, Johnson and Associates Victoria British Columbia, Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map 36502, until May 21, 2020. C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 37339 and Precise Plan 17-035 for the subdivision of a 7.74-acre parcel into 80 condominium units, common area amenities, and a future 1.3-acre commercial parcel located at the northwest corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Cook Street. Case No. TTM 37339 (Wes Lind, Arcadia California Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 37339 and Precise Plan 17-035, until September 19, 2020. Upon a motion by Commissioner Greenwood, second by Commissioner DeLuna and a 3-0 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, and Holt; NOES: None; ABSENT: Gregory and Pradetto). VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. NEW BUSINESS None IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None X. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a 7,370-square-foot cannabis analytical testing laboratory for Evio Labs located at 72-895 Fred Waring Drive; and adopt of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Case No. CUP 18-0009 (Evio Labs, Costa Mesa, California, Applicant). 2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2019 Associate Planner Kevin Swartz presented the staff report (staff report(s) are available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). He pointed out that staff added a condition of approval for odor control (Condition of Approval No. 7). He noted that the applicant is present to answer any questions. Commissioner DeLuna noted that the staff report indicated that the applicant proposed to open at 6:00 a.m. She asked what the reason they have to open early in the morning is. Mr. Swartz responded that he received clarification from the applicant, and the hours proposed are from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Commissioner DeLuna asked if the public is allowed to enter the testing facility. Mr. Swartz deferred the question to the applicant. Commissioner DeLuna asked how the applicant would dispose of the waste. Mr. Swartz believed the waste is placed in a sealed container. However, he would let the applicant elaborate on disposing of the waste. Commissioner John Greenwood asked if the proposed project went before the Architectural Review Commission (ARC). Mr. Swartz replied no since there are no exterior improvements. Commissioner Greenwood inquired if there is roof-mounted type equipment that could be an architectural screening concern. Mr. Swartz said no. If there were a concern, staff would review the plans, which may go to the ARC for review and approval. Commissioner Greenwood asked if the proposed use is on the first or second floor of the building. Mr. Swartz explained that it is a two-story building. The conference area, storage area, and private offices would be on the second floor, and the testing laboratories would be on the first floor. Commissioner Greenwood clarified that the applicant would use the entire building. Mr. Swartz replied that is correct. Vice-Chair Holt declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. MS. LORI GLAUSER, Applicant, Costa Mesa, California, stated that they have multiple labs throughout the United States and Canada. They look forward to working with the City and thanked the Planning Commission for their time and Planning staff for helping them through the process. She offered to answer any questions. 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2019 Commissioner DeLuna asked the applicant to elaborate on the disposal of waste. MS. GLAUSER explained that according to state law, they have to render the product as unusable. Rendering as unusable means mixing, with at least 50 percent of non- marijuana product. Therefore, they mix marijuana with office waste, sand, kitty litter, and other products. She said once the marijuana is mixed and unusable (recorded by a camera), they place the waste in a bag and have it removed by hazardous waste disposal. She mentioned that they also put chemicals and solvents into bins and have them removed by hazardous waste disposal. Commissioner DeLuna asked how often the waste is picked up. MS. GLAUSER responded that in the early stages of the lab, waste would be picked up once a quarter. As they get busier, they may have the waste picked up once a week. She said they would secure waste in one area under camera. Commissioner DeLuna inquired if everything would be secured. MS. GLAUSER said that unusable marijuana is always sealed and locked, including the rendered unusable product until it is removed by hazardous waste. Commissioner DeLuna inquired if the applicant would have odor mitigations in place. MS. GLAUSER communicated that they typically use carbon filtration filters that sit out in the lab. At this time, they do not have plans to have exhaust through the roof. Commissioner DeLuna asked if the public would be involved with the facility. MS. GLAUSER said no. She explained that when they do regulated cannabis testing, they go to the growers' site and select samples. She said that they take the samples back to the lab in a single container and break down the samples to put through their instruments. She stated that the remaining solvent waste goes into barrels. Commissioner DeLuna asked what they are looking for in the testing. MS. GLAUSER responded that they test for potency, the amount of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids. They also test for terpenes, harmful pesticides, microbiological contaminants, any residual solvents, and heavy metals. Commissioner Greenwood asked the applicant if they do any other type of testing besides cannabis. MS. GLAUSER replied that they test hemp. They may also test soil, water, and environmental conditions. They could test other botanical products; however, it is not in their business plan. Vice-Chair Holt asked if it is correct that the applicant has another lab in California. MS. GLAUSER said yes, in Berkley. 4 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2019 MR. DUDLEY SWENSON, Acacia Drive, Palm Desert, California, asked how many employees would the lab employ and how much activity would be coming in and out of the facility. MS. GLAUSER responded that the facility would start with six to eight employees. As they grow, the number may increase to 16 employees. MR. DUDLEY noted that the adjacent real estate building is using a lot of parking, including street parking. MS. GLAUSER stated that they looked at parking and parking is more than efficient for the number of employees they would have. Mr. Swartz pointed out that the site has 26 parking stalls. MR. DUDLEY commented that the offices across the street are currently using the parking lot. He asked if they would continue using the proposed laboratory parking lot. Mr. Stendell replied that the offices across the street should not be using the parking lot. If there is a compliance issue, the City regulates any parking issues. He stated that the proposed project would have a very low volume of parking/traffic. With no further testimony offered, Vice-Chair Holt declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner DeLuna inquired if there is a way to enforce people from other businesses to use Evio Labs parking lot. Mr. Swartz replied yes. Staff could have the Code Compliance Division regulate the parking lot. Commissioner DeLuna asked the applicant if their employees would have stickers to identify that they work for Evio Labs. MS. GLAUSER responded that they could install signage. She shared that the building has been vacant, and the building owner allowed people to park in the parking lot. However, parking will change when they move into the building. Commissioner Greenwood moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2760, approving Case No. CUP 18-0009 and adopting a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the CEQA, subject to the conditions of approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carried by a 3-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, and Holt; NOES: None; ABSENT: Gregory and Pradetto). XI. MISCELLANEOUS None 5 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2019 XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES None B. PARKS & RECREATION None X111. COMMENTS Mr. Stendell introduced newly hired Assistant City Manager Andy Firestine. Mr. Firestine briefly talked about his background. Mr. Stendell suggested that the Planning Commission take a drive down San Pablo Avenue to look at the transformation, and patronize the businesses in the area. Commissioner Greenwood commented that he has been very impressed with Granite. They have been very efficient and doing a good job. Vice-Chair Holt asked if the timing of the improvements are still on schedule. Mr. Stendell replied that he hoped so. Commissioner DeLuna asked if the puppy store is gone. Staff said yes. XIV. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Commissioner DeLuna adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. LINDSAY HOLT, VICE-CHAIR ATTEST: RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDING SECRETARY 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: RYAN STENDELL, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: CHRISTINA CANALES, ENGINEERING ASSISTANT Date: AUGUST 27, 2019 Subject: PARCEL MAP WAIVER NO. 19-0002 The above-referenced parcel map waiver has been reviewed by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and found to be technically correct. Please schedule for Planning Commission action as soon as possible. PMW 19-0002: Applicant/Property Owner: The Lakes Country Club Assoc., Inc. c/o Allen Levine 161 Old Ranch Road Palm Desert, CA 92211 CHRISTINA CANALES ENGINEERING ASSISTANT EXHIBIT "A" P.M.W. 19-0002 LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL"A"(MERGED LOTS 110 AND 128, AMENDED TRACT NO. 15633) LOTS 110 AND 128,OF AMENDED TRACT NO. 15633, IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE,STATE OF CALIFORNIA,AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 129, PAGES 27 THROUGH 64 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, OF SAID COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL"A"CONTAINS 435,548 S.F.( I O.00AC.), MORE OR LESS. FOR GRAPHICAL PURPOSES SEE EXHIBIT"B"ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO ALL COVENANTS,CONDITIONS,RESERVATIONS,RESTRICTIONS,RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS,OR EXCEPTIONS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Warne—A. cGee Date P.L.S.No. 5479 v� iER.AI�y,_ o �! 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THERE MAY BE EASEMENTS OF LOT 128 SEE SWEET 1 RECORD DELINEA7ED AND REFERENCED M.a 129/?7-64 ON THE UNOERL YING MAP, OR THERE APN 02-280-024 3r MAY BE EASEMENTS IN7MN THE AREA z BEING AD,RISTED THAT ARE NOT SHOiifi' C OF 15' HIDE WATER ON THIS DOCUMENT THAT COULD /ESM T >0 CDACWELU VALLEY VR ::?��y- WA TEE DISTRICT PER M.B. ! *' ENCUMBER SAID PARCEL HEREIN. ,\ 129/27-54 LOT 110 M.B. 129/27-64 log .�I'33'E NSI 0.00 14 LOr LINE- TO \ \ 3 $ � BE£LIM'NATED OT f28 M.B.L 129127-64 N NEW LOT J-1 R 45 pRIVATE LOT 110 L�78 5-39, / MB, 129/27-64 \\ �,�i 13 jY// APN 02-28O-048 ¢OF 20' WDE SEVER ESM'T TO COACHEILA WATER DISTRICT, PER M.B. 129/27-64 / 38 `QNpPL LANOR k 4 p' c � F� 0 100 a E"0 9i �2 a Sao 1 aY LEGEND: LOT K- s9r PRfVa� DR"Ay LOT LINE TO REMAIN EXIST. EASEMENT LINE — — — — ELIMINATED LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PLAT - CITY OF PALM DESERT PREPARED BY.• APPLICANT:' APPROVED BY.- THE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB ASSOC., INC. CHRIS;PPHER L. ALBERTS 161 OLD RANCH ROAD 2G / PALM DESERT, CA 92211 WAYNE A. MCGEE DA ACTING CITY SURVEYOR L.S. 5479 L.S 8508 EXP. 121JV20 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: September 3, 2019 PREPARED BY: Eric Ceja, Principal Planner REQUEST: Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council for approval of a General Plan Amendment reclassifying Painters Path from a "Local Street" to an "Enhanced Secondary Roadway" and acceptance of an Addendum to the CV Link Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to effectuate the enhanced designs for CV Link and the extension of the CV Link improvements to connect to the City's commercial districts, trail system, and Hovley Lane East. Recommendation Waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2761, recommending approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment 19- 0001 to reclassify Painters Path from a "Local Street" to an "Enhanced Secondary Roadway" and recommend acceptance of an Addendum to the CV Link EIR to effectuate the enhanced designs for CV Link and the extension of the CV Link improvements to connect to the City's commercial districts, trail system, and Hovley Lane East. Background Analysis CV Link and EIR Addendum The CV Link is a proposed 50-mile, alternative transportation corridor for bicycles, pedestrians, and low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) along the Whitewater River and Tahquitz Creek that will initially stretch from Palm Springs to Coachella. Bicycles, pedestrians, and LSEVs can use the corridor to access employment, shopping, schools, friends, and other pervasive recreational opportunities. The Palm Desert section is the longest on-street section of the CV Link project, representing nearly four (4) miles of the corridor. From the west, CV Link enters the City at Park View Drive and Highway 111, traveling east to Monterey Avenue. At Monterey Avenue, CV Link splits with one section of the corridor heading north to Magnesia Falls Drive and the other section maneuvering through the College of the Desert (COD) campus. From Monterey Avenue, the corridor heads east along Magnesia Falls Drive and across Portola Avenue before rejoining the Whitewater Channel at Deep Canyon Road. On July 12, 2018, the City Council passed Resolution 2018-60 adopting a Notice of Determination (NOD) for the CV Link El. At that meeting, the City Council also directed staff to: September 3, 2019 — Staff Report GPA 19-0001: CV Link and EIR Addendum Page 2of3 • Prepare an Addendum to the EIR and proceed with the enhanced CV Link designs dated March 13, 2018. • Prepare a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to reclassify Painters Path to extend the CV Link improvements. Since that time, City staff has worked diligently with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) team on the final design and CV Link extensions. As directed by City Council, the proposed GPA and EIR Addendum address the extension of CV Link improvements to the west, along Painters Path, to connect to the City's trail system. Additionally, as identified in the City's General Plan, the Addendum addresses the extension of CV Link improvements across the Whitewater River Channel to connect to the abandoned Eldorado Drive and connect to Hovley Lane East. Painters Path (West) The EIR for the original CV Link project identified CV Link improvements entering the City from the west at Highway 111 and Park View Drive. The revised CV Link project, analyzed in the EIR Addendum, provides an extension of CV Link improvements that head south nearly 2,000 feet within the Painters Path right and terminate with improvements and a new staging area at the "Bump and Grind Trailhead." These improvements expand upon the recreational opportunities and connections for the City and the broader CV Link project. Since the improvements occur entirely within the City's right-of-way, no additional impacts are identified that were not already identified in the CV Link EIR. Hovley Lane East Connection (East) The EIR for the original CV Link project identified CV Link improvements crossing Cook Street at the Whitewater River Channel and providing two endpoints at the boundary of the City of Indian Wells. The first endpoint continues along the south side of the Whitewater River Channel and terminates at Eldorado Drive at the City limits. The second endpoint takes the CV Link improvements across the Whitewater River Channel with an in-channel berm crossing and connects to the eastern boundary of the Coachella Valley Water Districts Palm Desert Operations Center. The Addendum to the EIR addresses the extension of CV Link improvements along CVWD's property for approximately 0.75 miles before connecting to Hovley Lane East and traversing west to connect to the signalized intersection of Hovley Lane East and Tava Lane. The extension of the CV Link improvements in this area is supported by the City's General Plan, the Addendum to the EIR, and the CVWD. Environmental Review Planning staff, in implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, has determined that an Addendum to the certified CV Link EIR is appropriate given that there is not a change in circumstances from the original consideration, that the project itself has not changed, and that no new information has been presented that will result in new significant impacts or a substantial increase in severity of significant impacts identified in the CV Link EIR. As such, staff recommends that the City Council accept the Addendum to the EIR. \\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Eric Ceja\Case Files\GPA\GPA 19-0001 Painters Path\PC Staff Report(9.3.19).doc September 3, 2019 — Staff Report GPA 19-0001: CV Link and EIR Addendum Page 3 of 3 Findings of Approval Findings can be made in support of the project and in accordance with the City's Municipal Code. Findings in support of this project are contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2761, attached to this staff report. LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW CITY MANAGER N/A4, � N/A N/A Robert W. Hargreaves Ryan Stendell Janet Moore Lauri Aylaian City Attorney Director of Community Director of Finance City Manager Development ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. 2761 2. Public Hearing Notice 3. Addendum to the CV Link EIR 4. Exhibit A— Painters Path Reclassification \\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Eric Ceja\Case Files\GPA\GPA 19.0001 Painters Path\PC Staff Report(9.3.19).doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2761 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RECLASSIFYING PAINTERS PATH FROM A "LOCAL STREET" TO AN "ENHANCED SECONDARY ROADWAY" AND ACCEPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CV LINK PROJECT CASE NO: GPA 19-0001 WHEREAS, the CV Link project is a +49-mile multi-modal transportation path that connects cities in the Coachella Valley and passes through the City of Palm Desert, within the City's right-of-way, through the College of the Desert, and along the Whitewater River Channel; and WHEREAS, the CV Link project provides access and connectivity between residential, commercial, recreational, educational, and civic facilities, within the City of Palm Desert by providing a safe and recreational pathway for multiple user groups; and WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley Association of Governments ("CVAG") Executive Committee, acting as the lead agency for the CV Link project did, on the 15th day of May 2017, adopted Resolution Nos. 2017-003 and 2017-004, certifying the Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the CV Link project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15091(a) of the California Code of Regulations, Implementation Guidelines for the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Cal. Code Regs., Tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the City of Palm Desert's ("City's") Local CEQA Guidelines, the City is defined as a responsible agency for the CV Link project; and WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert, California, as a responsible agency, on the 1211 day of JuIV 2018, did adopt a Notice of Determination ("NOD") to carry out its discretionary approval over the project; and WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting on the 12t" day of July 2018, the City Council provided direction to initiate a General Plan Amendment of Painters Path to accommodate the extension of the CV Link improvements to connect to the City's trail system, also known as "The Bump and Grind Trail, and WHEREAS, the City's General Plan Mobility Element identifies a "CV Link Connector" along the Coachella Valley Water District's Palm Desert Operations Center's eastern boundary to extend CV Link improvements from the identified CV Link Whitewater River Channel crossing to Hovley Lane East; and WHEREAS, a General Plan Amendment to reclassify Painter Paths from a "Local Street" to an "Enhanced Secondary Roadway" has been prepared and an Addendum to the CV Link EIR has analyzed the revised project in accordance with CEQA Guidelines and has found that no new significant impacts are created by the extension of CV Link improvements along Painters Path or the Hovley Lane East connection; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2761 WHEREAS, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.60.060 and 25.78.070, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 3Id day of September 2019, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council for approval of a the General Plan Amendment and EIR Addendum, and has determined that the General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Goals and Policies within the General Plan and as specified below; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert finds that the General Plan Amendment and CV Link project extensions comply with the following Goals and Policies of the City's General Plan: • L.U. Policy 1.3 — Balance medium and high intensity/density development with pedestrian-oriented and bicycle-friendly design features to maximize trip and VMT reduction. • L.U. Policy 1.6 — Balance the impacts of new development, density, and urbanization through the provisions of a high-level of neighborhood and community amenities and design features. • L.U. Policy 2.1 — Design the streetscape of high-volume corridors to balance regional traffic flow with pedestrian movement and safety and the unique physical environment of the area. • L.U. Policy 2.5 — Enhance the pedestrian experience through streetscape improvements that could include new street lighting, tree planting, and easement dedications to increase the size of the sidewalks and pedestrian amenities. • L.U. Policy 2.8 — Improve existing and create new gathering spaces throughout the city to provide beautiful, comfortable, and inviting public and pedestrian spaces, encouraging walking and public gathering spaces. • L.U. Policy 3.1 — Provide a safe and convenient circulation system for pedestrians that include sidewalks, crosswalks, places to sit and gather, appropriate street lighting, buffers from moving vehicles, shading, and amenities for people of all ages. • L.U. Policy 4.1 — Provide bicycle facilities where shown in Figure 4.2 along all roadways to implement the proposed network of facilities outlined in the General Plan. • L.U. Policy 9.2' — Coordinate with CVAG and other agencies on the planning, design, and construction of regional non-motorized routes such as CV Link. • H.W. Policy 7.1 Facilitate the construction of a built environment that supports a healthy physical and social environment for new and existing neighborhoods and strengthens community cohesion. • E.R. Policy 5.2 — Promote land use and development patterns that reduce the community's dependence on, and length of, automobile trips. • C.C. Policy 1.10 — Encourage and facilitate streetscape and building designs that are unique to Palm Desert to create a distinctive City Center. • C.C. Policy 2.6 — Prioritize pedestrian access in the design of public and private facilities within the City Center Area. • C.C. Policy 3.1 — Ensure that new public and private projects in the City Center consider pedestrian connectivity and contribute to improving the pedestrian network through the application of strategies such as sidewalk improvements and pedestrian crossings. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2761 • C.C. Policy 4.1/4.2 — Facilitate the development of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that connect the City Center with surrounding neighborhoods, districts, and centers. WHEREAS, as contained herein, the City has endeavored in good faith to set forth the basis for its decision on the CV Link project; and WHEREAS, all of the findings and conclusions made by the City pursuant to this Resolution are based upon the oral and written evidence before it as a whole; and WHEREAS, at the said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the following findings to justify the approval of said request; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive findings of this Resolution. SECTION 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. As a responsible agency for the Project, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR, and has adopted a Notice of Determination accepting the EIR, and that extensions of the CV Link project as described above have not created any additional significant impacts and that an Addendum to the EIR has been prepared and complies with the °"CEQA (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 3. Findings on Environmental Impacts. In the City's role as a responsible agency under CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that the EIR prepared for the CV Link project is complete and accurate in reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the Project. The Planning Commission further finds that the Addendum to the EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Palm Desert local CEQA guidelines. The Planning Commission further finds that all environmental impacts of the revised project are either insignificant or can be mitigated to a less than significant level pursuant to the mitigation measures outlined in the EIR, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Planning Commission further finds that there is no substantial evidence in the record supporting a fair argument that the project may result in significant environmental impacts and that any comments received to date regarding the project have been examined and determined not to modify the conclusions of the Addendum to the EIR. SECTION 4. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City's Clerk's office at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Rachelle Klassen, the City Clerk, is the custodian of the record of proceedings. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2761 SECTION 5. Execution of Resolution. The Chair of the Planning Commission signs this Resolution and the Planning Commission Secretary shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 3rd day of September 2019, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: III Iilll�����llih ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 11"u�j lii, 111 ,1{; RON GREGORY, CHAIR a, ATTEST: RYAN STENDELL SECRETARY 101 II I � � illili I I�Iall�i;lly,,, ,u��illll) 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NOS. GPA 19-0001 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RECLASSIFYING PAINTERS PATH FROM A"LOCAL STREET"TO AN"ENHANCED SECONDARY ROADWAY" AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE CVLINK ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TO EFFECTUATE EXTENSION OF THE CVLINK IMPROVEMENTS TO CONNECT TO THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND TRAIL SYSTEM The City of Palm Desert (City), in its capacity as the Lead Agency for this project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has prepared an addendum to the CVLink Environmental Impact Report(ElR)for the proposed project. Project Location/Description: Protect Location: The project is located along the Painters Path public roadway which connects to Highway 111 at Park View Drive to the north, traversing through the intersection with Fred Waring Drive, and terminating at the Palm Valley Channel. Project Description:Painters Path is a roadway segment connecting to Highway 111 at Park View Drive and traversing south through the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and terminating at the Palm Valley Channel. The roadway segment is identified in the City's General Plan as a "local street." As a means to extend the approved CVLink improvements to connect to the City's commercial districts and trail system, a General Plan Amendment is proposed to reclassify the identified street segment to an "Enhanced Secondary Roadway." The Enhanced Secondary Roadway is intended to develop roadways that provide high levels of bicycle and pedestrian amenities while accommodating vehicles. Recommendation: Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending approval of the projects and addendum of the environmental impact report to the City Council. Public Hearing: The public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 3,2019,at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room (ACR) at Palm Desert City Hall. Comment Period: The public comment period for Planning Commission consideration is from August 24,2019 to September 3,2019. Public Review: The Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report and the General Plan Amendment are available for public review daily at City Hall. Please submit written comments to the Planning Department. If any group challenges the action in court, the issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at,or prior to the Planning Commission hearing.All comments and any questions should be directed to: Eric Ceja, Principal Planner City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760)346-0611 eceja@cityofpalmdesert.org PUBLISH: DESERT SUN RYAN STENDELL, Secretary August 24, 2019 Palm Desert Planning Commission ti ummLkE MOOD CIR F �`' fJJ UJLLII PARK' VIEW DR- PARK-VIEW DR F t pS O; P - VISTA CNOLLA,DR CIR pt� DR MIMOS MONTE A�J� t-VISTA� CACTUS.DR TTT11` S VISTA Q O ARBOLEDA Alf > �'AZUL' ° D � N BRUSHWOOD $ ,I ° W DR' _. J u=i i F !` BONITA' !Z r ` MANZANITA - OLORIANADR f,° CO i DR FIRED-WARING-DR Q �+ SONORA DR W r t z ° oR°'►� 0�55AG5pP � —� s1ERRA VISTA 55`a GAO = O I. 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HovI Y n o a� o _o o 1. 0 ..m �wF_red■Wari it ng)rr a Miles Ave El Paseo r ,tndian Wells Grapevine oco '" ' .µ 0 c a Legend� Enhanced Arterial Secondary Street __.�City Boundary Vehicular Oriented Arterial Collector Street Palm Desert SOI Enhanced Secondary Roadway El Paseo Whitewater River Canal Balanced Arterial Addendum to the CV Link Environmental Impact Report Lead Agency: City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Prepared by: The Altum Group 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 219 Palm Desert, CA 92260 EM September 2019 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Addendum to an Environmental Impact Report 1.2 Contents of an Addendum 2. Project Description 2.1 Summary of Changes to the CV Link Project Description 2.2 Analysis of Environmental Effects Between the Project and Proposed Changes Aesthetics Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology and Soils Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use and Planning Noise Traffic and Transportation 3. Findings List of Tables Table 1 Bump and Grind Access Point Options Table 2 Comparison Between the Project and Revised Project Table 3 Comparison of Environmental Impacts Between the Project and Revised Project List of Exhibits Exhibit 1 Project vs Revised Project Exhibit 2 Revised Project Design Exhibit 3 Bump and Grind Access Point Exhibit 4 CV Link In-Channel Berm Crossing & Ramps Exhibit 5 Site Photos Exhibit 6 Site Photo Locations Exhibit 6a Bump and Grind Access Point Photo Locations Exhibit 6b Berm Crossing Photo Locations Exhibit 7 Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area Exhibit 7a Bump and grind Access Point CVMSHCP Adjacency Exhibit 8 FEMA Flood Hazard Zones City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 2 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum This page intentionally left blank. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 3 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum 1. Introduction 1.1 Addendum to an Environmental Impact Report This Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)for development of the CV Link Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2013111050) was prepared to analyze the potential environmental effects of the proposed enhanced CV Link designs (Revised Project) to the City of Palm Desert (City) portion of the approved CV Link project (Project) and extension of the City's certified western terminus of CV Link through approval of a proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) to amend Painters Path from the status of"local street"to "enhanced secondary roadway." The EIR was adopted by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Executive Committee on May 15, 2017, and the City, acting as a responsible agency, made responsible agency findings and adopted a Notice of Determination (NOD) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the CV Link EIR (certified EIR) on July 12, 2018. The CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines define standards and the procedure for determining the level of additional environmental review required when an EIR has been adopted for a project (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162-15164). The CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(a) states that a lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary, but none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred, i.e., changes to the project, changed circumstances, or new information would not result in identification of new significant impacts or a substantial increase in severity of significant impacts identified in the adopted EIR. Public review of an Addendum is not required by CEQA. Instead,the information in an Addendum is to be considered with the adopted EIR prior to a decision being made on proposed revisions. 1.2 Contents of an Addendum This Addendum provides: 1. A summary of the changes to the Project and a comparison between the Project and the Revised Project. 2. An analysis of the potential environmental effects of the Revised Project and corresponding general plan amendment (GPA) as compared to the environmental effects of the Project analyzed in the adopted EIR. 3. Findings in support of an Addendum to the adopted EIR. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 4 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum 2. Project Description 2.1 Summary of Changes to the Project Description The Project is a proposed 50-mile, alternative transportation corridor for bicycles, pedestrians, and low-speed electric vehicles (LSEV) along the Whitewater River and Tahquitz Creek that will initially stretch from Palm Springs to Coachella.The proposed transportation corridor will extend across 12 jurisdictions, including eight incorporated cities (including the City of Palm Desert), unincorporated county lands as well as the lands of three Native American Tribes. The Palm Desert section of the Project, as proposed in the certified EIR, utilizes existing bike and golf cart paths and sidewalks in the City. The City's section is the longest on-street section of the Project and is in the City's existing right- of-way (ROW), representing nearly four (4) miles of the entire corridor. As shown in Exhibit 1, Project vs Revised Project, from the west, CV Link enters the City at Park View Drive and Highway 111, traveling east along Park View Drive to Monterey Avenue. At Monterey Avenue, CV Link splits with one section of the corridor heading north to Magnesia Falls Drive and the other section maneuvering through the College of the Desert (COD) campus. From Monterey Avenue, the corridor heads east along Magnesia Falls Drive and across Portola Avenue before rejoining the Whitewater River Channel at Deep Canyon Road. The COD portion connects back to San Pablo Avenue heading north to connect to the other section of CV Link on Magnesia Falls Drive. From Deep Canyon Road, CV Link traverses southeast along the south bank of the Whitewater River Channel,crossing Cook Street via a proposed bridge, and continuing for approximately 1,600 feet, at which point the alignment splits with one portion of CVLink proceeding north across the Whitewater River Channel and eventually connecting to Hovley Lane East along the Coachella valley Water District's Palm Desert Operations Center, while the south bank alignment continues and terminates at the boundary line between the City and the City of Indian Wells. The alignment proceeding north through the Whitewater River Channel crosses the channel at grade and ramps into and out of the channel connecting to the abandoned El Dorado Drive, located east of the Coachella Valley Water Districts Palm Desert Operations Center, and connecting to Hovley Lane East. As the alignment meets with Hovley Lane East, it will head west approximately 290-feet to connect users to the signalized intersection at Hovley Lane East and Tava Lane East. Improvements largely consist of hardscape, painting/striping, signage, and other minor improvements. This Project route was analyzed in the EIR, with connections to the Project identified in the City's General Plan Environmental Impact Report, and can be implemented without further CEQA review. Following the certification of the EIR, the City indicated that there was interest in re-imagining the layout of the Palm Desert section of the Project. As such, through coordination with CVAG, City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 5 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum on July 12, 2018, the Palm Desert City Council approved an enhanced design (Revised Project), largely focused on safety improvements, for the City's section of the Project. The Revised Project focuses on incorporating a buffered two-way cycle track, with a separated sidewalk for pedestrians (existing sidewalk) throughout the corridor. As shown in Exhibit 2, Revised Project Design, along Monterey Avenue, the Revised Project proposes to eliminate the northbound acceleration lane adjacent to the COD and does not require any modifications or a ROW acquisition from COD. The Revised Project utilizes the southern portion of Magnesia Falls Drive between Monterey and San Pablo Avenue. At San Pablo Avenue, the Revised Project transitions to the north side of Magnesia Falls Drive, crosses Portola Avenue, and ultimately connects to the exiting Class I separated pathway at Deep Canyon Road. The buffered approach is anticipated to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and for golf cart drivers. In addition to the two-way cycle track,the Revised Project includes extension of the corridor from its certified terminus at Highway 111 and Park View Drive to the Bump and Grind trailhead, traveling south along one or both sides of Painters Path. The proposed extension of CV Link includes an access point between Painters Path and the Bump and Grind trailhead to improve safety and accessibility. Three designs are proposed for the Bump and Grind access point with Option 1 — Elevated Platform Access Point; Option 2 — Limited Earthwork Access Point; and Option 3 — Balanced Platform Access Point. Details of all three options are provided below in Table 1, Bump and Grind Access Point Options, and displayed in Exhibit 3, Bump and Grind Access Point. As shown in Exhibit 3, Option 1 and Option 3 will include construction of two metal shade structures, and Option 2 will include construction of one metal shade structure. Shade structures will be of similar structure and design to those analyzed in the EIR and in operation along the Cathedral City segment of the Project. For purposes of environmental impact analysis, the option with the greatest potential environmental impact, Option 1 — Elevated Platform Access, will be the proposed Option evaluated throughout this document to account for the worst-case scenario of the Revised Project. Furthermore, for the proposed extension to occur, a GPA is required to augment how Painters Path is identified in the City's transportation network from "local street" to "enhanced secondary roadway." This would provide a natural "starting/ending" point for the Project in the western part of the City and connect the Project to one of the City's most popular outdoor amenities. Table 1 Bump and Grind Access Point Options Access Point Option Features Option 1 — Elevated - Large footprint (add footprint estimate) Platform Access Point - Vertically separated from traffic - Requires considerable fill material - Approximately 8' retaining wall facing Painters Path City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 6 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Requires railing Accessible via stairs and connector ramp - Two metal shade structures Option 2 — Limited - Smaller footprint Earthwork Access - Set back from traffic Point - Requires limited grading - Minimal retaining wall - No railing - Accessible only via connector ramp - One metal shade structure Option 3 — Balanced - Large footprint Platform Access Point - Elevated slightly from traffic - Balanced cut and fill - Approximately 4' retaining wall - Accessible via stairs and connector ramp - Grading to trails may need to be adjusted - Two metal shade structures Concurrent with the additional features described above, an in-channel berm crossing is proposed within the Whitewater River Channel approximately 0.25 miles east of Cook Street and directly south of the Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD) Water Reclamation Plant No. 10 as an extension of the CV Link. As shown in Exhibit 4, Proposed In-Channel Berm Crossing, the berm crossing will consist of two fourteen foot wide ramps on the north and south banks of the Whitewater River Channel, each with a landing/transition pad to be connected by an in-channel berm crossing with a fourteen foot wide path. A weir structure will be constructed directly north of the north bank landing/transition pad (as shown in Exhibit 4) and includes a box culvert to convey water flows under the landing/transition pad. The in-channel berm crossing will be constructed as a low water crossing that will allow flows from storm events to flow through the channel and will consist of compacted native sediments. Furthermore, the in-channel berm crossing will be designed to erode in the event of a significant storm event and be repaired/reconstructed with compacted native sediments. Additional design will be required for the grading and slope protection between the berm crossing and the ramps. See Section 2.2, Analysis of Environmental Effects Between the Project and Proposed Changes, below for further impact discussion. Alternative 1 of the EIR analyzed four proposed termini options (Terminus A through D) for the CV Link terminus at the border between the City and City of Indian Wells, which included analysis of the proposed in-channel berm crossing. Per the Notice of Determination (NOD) filed on May City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 7 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum 16, 2017, for the EIR, the approved alternative, Alternative 1, incorporated Terminus B as the determined terminus option and does not include an in-channel berm crossing. Terminus B will be located at the Palm Desert/Indian Wells border at the intersection of the old (now abandoned) and partially paved El Dorado Drive alignment at Fred Waring Drive, which currently provides CVWD access and Southern California Edison (SCE) access to an adjoining substation. However, as shown in Exhibit 2-20, Indian Wells Termini of the EIR, the proposed in-channel berm crossing was analyzed under Terminus C of Alternative 1. Terminus C would be located on the north bank of the channel and would be reached by an in-channel crossing that would cross the wash and ramp onto the north bank channel service road. The in-channel berm crossing of the Revised Project will be consistent with Terminus C as analyzed in the EIR; however, with the Revised Project Terminus C will extend approximately 4,100-feet along the boundary of the City of Indian Wells and the CVWD Palm Desert Operations Center before heading west at Hovley Lane East and connecting to the improved signalized intersection of Hovley Lane East and Tava Lane East. Consistent with the NOD for the EIR, the in-channel berm crossing will not be within the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Indian Wells and will be entirely within the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Palm Desert. As shown in the Jurisdictional Delineation Report of the EIR, the in-channel berm crossing will impact United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) non-wetland area. As such, per Mitigation Measure BIO-6 of the EIR requires Section 404 permit approval by the USACE pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act prior to the initiation of construction for the in-channel berm crossing. Additionally, as conditioned by Mitigation Measure BIO-9 of the EIR, CVAG applied for and was issued a Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 Agreement) from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) as of December 28, 2018. Issuance of the Section 1602 Agreement determined that the Project, including the proposed in-channel berm crossing, could substantially adversely affect existing fish or wildlife resources and has included measures in the Section 1602 Agreement necessary to protect those resources to reduce potential impacts to a level that is less than significant. The Section 1602 Agreement is provided at the end of this document as Appendix A. Table 2, Comparison Between the Project and Revised Project, lists the Project Elements that make up the Project and the Revised Project to the project description for the enhanced designs. Exhibit 1, Approved Project vs Revised Project, shows the renderings of the Project, and the Revised Project with the extension of the corridor to the Bump and Grind trailhead along Painters Path and in-channel berm crossing and extension to Hovley Lane East. Exhibit 2, Revised Project Design, displays several conceptual layouts of the enhanced design, including the buffered two- way bicycle track and separated sidewalk. Photos showing the Revised Project sections are shown in Exhibit 5, Site Photos, with Exhibit 6, Site Photo Locations, identifying locations of the site photos, including sub-exhibits 6a and 6b for the Bump and Grind and in-channel berm crossing City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 8 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum locations. Exhibit 5 is segmented into three sub-exhibits, Exhibit 5a, 5b, and 5c displaying site photos of the enhanced CV Link designs, Bump and Grind Access Point, and in-channel berm crossing respectively. 2.2 Analysis of Environmental Effects Between the Project and Proposed Changes The following analysis evaluates the Revised Project to the Project for those environmental issues that: 1) have the potential to cause an impact, and thus implementation of mitigation measures are required; or 2) an issue was raised in a comment on the public draft of the IS/MND that required additional consideration. 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Source:City of Palm Desert,2018 The Revised Project Design GAltum Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum LocaOon 10-ExisiOng Jk- 4 IAGNESIA FALLS OR i p MATCWK s Loca®on 10-Proposed a MAGNESIA FALLS n � ti x I� BRICK WTI IG LLK R F CONS CONSS➢I ��� � lA1AN •4 PC71F Source: City of Palm Desert,2018 VAIN The G Altum Revised Project Design Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum LocaOon 11-ExisiOng 411117- WN MAGNFSIA PALLS OR' . ft3 t CJ f i t 1O. °O LocaOon 11 -Proposed - r FT TO AO Source:City of Palm Desert,2018 The Revised Project Design 9:4 GAltum Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum Loca*on 12-Exisiing "! w "I m a a z a N FT n Loca®on 12-Proposed wNwIlt qr r aMNMK==FT i. .. 19 V i Source:City of Palm Desert,2018 O 90 40 ® The Revised Project Design GAltt�r�nl Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum LocaOon 13-ExisiOng 4 p - p MAGNESIA AALLS DR a 4 LocaOon 13-Proposed 1 10.0RfP / ` „ ' - racurt / �cviuc+ntmniG�t ' ^'(f1�SWM6 KC)C46SSk+G SKANI KKSC O u� Source:City of Palm Desert,2018 ® The Revised Project Design EI GAltum Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum Loca®on 14-ExisiOng MAGNESIA FALLS M 1 ... — u - ` ' .�„ « L6m»oil7ilYI�NYitWliM� � I oY {T r s LocaOon 14 Proposed m lr �: Source:City of Palm Desert,2018 The Revised Project Design GAltum Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum LocaOon 15-ExisiOng r r: LocaOon 15-Proposed . � M NON FAL45 UW /aM.t r3 naacrro �✓ Ib(H(AYvi)Y HO+�Sv h Source:City of Palm Desert,2018 The Revised Project Design F—IESAltum Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum ELEVATED PLATFORM ACCESS POINT LARGE FOOTPRINT AP IS VERTICALLY SEPARATED FROM TRAFFIC REQUIRES CONSIDERABLE FILL MATERIAL. APPPDX&RETAINING WALL FACING STREET REQUIRES RAILING , ACCESSIBLE VIA STAIRS OR CONNECTOR Shade Structures ' RAMP , ' `\00 / Stairs / v EJ1EXISTING TPAIL14EAD MARKER C Crosswalk -e'RETAINING WALL Qo 5' rci zo FT Source:Alta Planning+Design, Inc.,2019 The Bump and Grind Access Point EllsGAltum Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum roup LIMITED EARTHWORK ACCESS POINT SMALLER FOOTPRINT AP IS SET BACK FROM TRAFFIC REQUIRES ONLY LIMITED GRADING MINIMAL RETAINING WALLS /\ / \ NO RAILING NEEDED / ACCESSIBLE ONLY VIA CONNECTOR RAMP \/ \\ Shad EXISTING TRAILNEAD MAPKER \ 0 \ \ V MINIMAL RETAINING WALL 0 5 0 26 FT Source:Alta Planning+Design,Inc.,2019 The Bump and Grind Access Point Altum Ell G Group Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum BALANCED PLATFORM ACCESS POINT LARGE FOOTDRINT AP IS ELEVATED SLIGHTLY FROM TRAFFIC BALANCED CUTIFIL L APPROX.4'RETAINING WALL FACING STREET REQUIRES RAILING ACCESSIBLE VIA STAIRS OR CONNECTOR RAMP GRADING TO TRAILS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED EXISTING FAITHEAD MARKER Shade Structures / > �♦ c^> 0 Crosswalk -4'RETAINING WALL Q FT O S 7 :O Source:Alta Planning+Design,Inc.,2019 The Bump and Grind Access Point El Is Altum Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum Source:Alta Planning+Design,Inc.,2019 ® The Bump and Grind Access Point El ra Altum palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum Group See Exhibit 4a for proposed extention to Havely Lane WEIR STRUCTURE SIMILAR 10 PRIOR DESIGN BUT INCLUDES BOA CULVERT TO CONVEY LOCATION I CWIG ACCESS Ram IORKiMAL DESK.Nd � WATER UNDER LANDING v.DF-a�vr 1LY CVWDACCESS ROAU tANOEYWRANSIINNJ PAD w�ETNtPTN6 FDR CV LIN% aM.m aT► .. . :I c„. ,I..:. �,�„ •.... 1D'.a a?t.K, Ta.m _.-- . ----------------------------------(----r _^ ------------------------- --- ----------------------------------------____--� � ------------------ -- -- ----- - ---- -----------——---------—- --------------------- ---------- PRIOR COMPACTED EARTH EERM (FOR R W 14FT WK*PATH SURFACE(TED) WHITEWA TER RIVER CHANNEL 71 THIS DRAWING 15 DESIGN INTENT WITH ALIGNMENT AND PROFILES.ADOITK)NAI DESIGN WILL BE REQUIRED FOR GRADING BTW BERM AND RAMPS, SLOPE PROTE-ION.ANO REFINEMENT OF BCA CULVERTAT WEIR STRUCTURE 10 FT WIDE RAMP¢4 i^ LANdNGRRIWSITIDN PAO w1 STRIPING FUR CV LINK C VUNKPATH —SAND 3Lua JI Source:Alt a Planning+Design,Inc.,2019 The CV Link Berm Crossing & Ramps Alt um 1;.I L j Gro up Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum # d:C to yy F woo *41 14 s , ' ry mom • 1 �.•rra ra ilk w w .. ^�� �If l�1 Y•i a �",� � �^y� s P .�.. 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Enhanced CV Link Footprint �9 e.•`Esri� i�i a! e, � of e,Ear�hst '" ,G e Wily tin = 208ft The Berm Crossing Photo Locations i3 Attu m Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum Group CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum The proposed revisions to the project would not alter the findings of the adopted EIR for a number of environmental issues as summarized in Table 2, Comparison of Environmentollmpocts Between the Project and Revised Project. Table 2 Comparison Between the Project and Revised Project Project Elements Project Revised Project Site Length (Palm 4 miles 5.25 miles Desert Section) Terminus Points Western Highway 111 at Parkview Drive Painter's Path at Bump & Grind Trailhead Eastern Intersection of the old (now abandoned) and Intersection of the old (now partially paved El Dorado Drive alignment on abandoned) and partially paved Fred Waring Drive at the Palm Desert/Indian El Dorado Drive alignment on Wells border Fred Waring Drive at the Palm Desert/Indian Wells border and on north bank of Whitewater River Channel at the Palm Desert/Indian Wells border and continuing north along the same border to connect to Hovley Lane East at Tava Lane East. Corridor Features Painted pavement, signage and other minor Buffered Two-Way Cycle Track improvements Extension along Painters Path to Bump & Grind Trailhead including access point Painted pavement, signage and other minor improvements In-channel berm crossing New pavement and other minor improvements City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 36 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Table 3 Comparison of Environmental Impacts Between the Project and Revised Project Environmental Issues Project Revised Project Aesthetics Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation The Revised Project would not Incorporated. result in any new significant impacts or cause significant Through implementation of Mitigation impacts to be more severe. Measures AES-1 and AES-2, construction staging areas would be screened from public All Mitigation Measures view and lighting plans would demonstrate regarding aesthetics of the EIR lighting that would not extend beyond the will be applied to the Revised edge of the ROW. Project. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Agriculture and No Impact. Forest Resources There are no forestry resources in proximity to The Revised Project would not the project planning area. None of the CV Link result in any new significant alignments will interfere with agriculture impacts or cause significant resources and there will be no impacts to impacts to be more severe. these resources. Resource topic was omitted from Certified EIR due to no anticipated Impacts from the Revised impacts. Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Air Quality Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The Revised Project would not result in any new significant Through implementation of Mitigation impacts or cause significant Measures AQ-1 and AQ-2, a dust control plan impacts to be more severe. will be prepared and implemented by all contractors during all construction activities, All Air Quality Mitigation along with use of aqueous diesel fuels, diesel Measures of the EIR will be particulate filters and diesel oxidation catalyst applied to the Revised Project. for all construction equipment in compliance with the requirements of SCAQMD Rules 403 Impacts from the Revised and 403.1. These mitigation measures would Project would be similar to the reduce impacts to less than significant. impacts stated in the EIR. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 37 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Environmental Project Revised Project Issues Biological Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Resources Incorporated The Revised Project would not result in any new significant Through implementation of Mitigation impacts or cause significant Measure BIO-1, BIO-2, BIO-3, and BIO-11, all impacts to be more severe. impacts would be reduced to less than significant See further discussion below for All Biological Resources Mitigation Measure descriptions. Mitigation Measures of the EIR will be applied to the Revised Project. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Cultural Resources Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation The Revised Project would not Incorporated. result in any new significant impacts or cause significant Through Mitigation Measure CUL-2, CVAG impacts to be more severe. shall prepare a construction archaeological monitoring program, and the program shall be All Cultural Resources designed and implemented in coordination Mitigation Measures of the EIR with local Native American groups. will be applied to the Revised Project. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Geology and Soils Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The Revised Project would not result in any new significant Site will be developed in accordance with impacts or cause significant California Building Code, Seismic Hazards impacts to be more severe. Mapping Act, and Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act requirements. Through All Geology and Soils Mitigation implementation of Mitigation Measures GEO- Measures of the EIR will be 1 through GEO-16, impacts would be reduced applied to the Revised Project. to less than significant. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 38 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Environmental Issues Project Revised Project Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Greenhouse Gas Less than Significant Impact. Emissions The Revised Project would not The Project would be in accordance with the result in any new significant City of Palm Desert's Climate Action Plan. impacts or cause significant Total project emissions (construction and impacts to be more severe. operations) would be under the applicable SCAQMD thresholds for CO2 Impacts from the Revised equivalent Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Hazards and Less than Significant Impact. Hazardous The Revised Project would not Materials Elevated pesticide concentrations from the result in any new significant history of persistent pesticides on the College impacts or cause significant of the Desert Campus are not anticipated. The impacts to be more severe. land within and adjacent to the approved CV Link Route has been redeveloped and any All Hazards and Hazardous residual pesticides have been removed long Materials Mitigation Measures ago. Less than Significant Impact associated of the EIR will be applied to the with persistent pesticides is anticipated. Revised Project. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Hydrology and Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Water Quality Incorporated. The Revised Project would not result in any new significant Through implementation of Mitigation impacts or cause significant Measures HYD-6 and HYD-7, a Construction impacts to be more severe. related SWPPP and operation's WQMP, and BMPs during construction activities shall be All Hydrology and Water implemented. Via Mitigation Measure HYD-3, Quality Mitigation Measures of the Project shall comply with the City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 39 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Environmental Project Revised Project Issues requirements of the National Pollution the EIR shall be applied to the Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Revised Project. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Land Use Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation The Revised Project would not Incorporated. result in any new significant impacts or cause significant Through Mitigation Measure LU-1, structural impacts to be more severe. and landscape screening provided in the Conceptual Master Plan standards and All Land Use Mitigation guidelines will be applied where CV Link Measures of the EIR shall be alignments abut residential land uses. applied to the Revised Project. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Energy and Mineral Less Than Significant Impact. Resources The Revised Project would not The inclusion of 42 solar panels will result in any new significant significantly minimize the Project's need for impacts or cause significant electricity from utility providers, with impacts to be more severe. approximately 88% of the Projects electric need generated from these solar panels. The Impacts from the Revised Project would be located away from identified Project would be similar to the and/or actively mined sand and gravel impacts stated in the EIR. resource, the only locally-important mineral resource in the planning area. The impact of the Project on the availability of the sand and gravel resource would not be significant because the volume of material permitted for mineral extraction is sufficient to meet demand for approximately 130 years at current rates of consumption. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 40 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Environmental Issues Project Revised Project Noise Significant and Unavoidable. The Revised Project would not Through Mitigation Measure N-1, project result in any new significant construction activities will occur between the impacts or cause significant permitted hours of the City of Palm Desert's impacts to be more severe. Municipal Code. Through implementation of Mitigation Measure N-2 through N-7, All Noise Mitigation Measures construction noise and vibration impacts of the EIR will be applied to the would be reduced to the greatest extent Revised Project. feasible. However, significant and unavoidable impacts Impacts from the Revised from construction-related noise and vibration Project would be similar to the impacts would remain during construction. impacts stated in the EIR. Population and Less than Significant Impact. Housing The Revised Project would not The Project would not induce any substantial result in any new significant population growth in the project area. The impacts or cause significant Project does not propose new homes or impacts to be more severe. businesses, and will not directly attract permanent residents to the area. Vacant Impacts from the Revised parcels in close proximity to the pathway may Project would be similar to be more appealing to future develops due to impacts stated in the EIR. enhanced accessibility, however the project itself would have no direct impact on land use designations, development proposals, or building densities. Workers from outside the Coachella Valley may visit or reside temporarily in the area during construction, but are not expected to stay permanently as a result of the project. Public Services Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The Revised Project would not result in any new significant Construction staging and storage areas will be impacts or cause significant fenced and locked. Implementation of impacts to be more severe. Mitigation Measure PS-1 shall require that all equipment shall be returned to staging and All Public Services Mitigation storage areas at the end of each work day. Measures of the EIR will be Implementation of this mitigation measure applied to the Revised Project. would reduce impacts to less than significant. Impacts from the Revised Project would be the similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 41 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Environmental Project Revised Project Issues Recreation Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The Revised Project would not The Project will comply with the Parks and result in any new significant Recreation Element Policies for the City of impacts or cause significant Palm Desert. The Project may increase impacts to be more severe. recreation usage for facilities in the proximity of the CV Link such as the College of the All Recreation Mitigation Desert, however none of these facilities are at Measures of the EIR will be capacity and there would be less than applied to the Revised Project. significant impacts during the operation phase. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Transportation and Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Traffic Incorporated. The Revised Project would not result in any new significant Through implementation TRA-1, construction impacts or cause significant activities shall meet or exceed all applicable impacts to be more severe. federal, state and local statutory requirements for public safety.The Project will adhere to the All Transportation and Traffic Circulation Element of the City of Palm Desert Mitigation Measures of the EIR General Plan will be applied to the Revised Project. Impacts from the Revised Project would be similar to the impacts stated in the EIR. Utilities and Less than Significant Impact. Service Systems The Revised Project would not The Project will result in an increase of less result in any new significant than 1% in water demand from all water impacts or cause significant providers. Construction and operation of CV impacts to be more severe. Link alignments developed under the Project City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 42 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Environmental Issues Project Revised Project would not require the construction or Impacts from the Revised expansion of storm water or wastewater Project would be similar to the facilities, because their impacts on these impacts stated in the EIR. facilities will be minimal and sufficient capacity exists. The Project would comply with federal, State, and local statutes and regulations. Based on review of the Project compared to the Revised Project, the main difference in impacts to environmental topics are as summarized: Aesthetics As described in the EIR, the portion of the Project alignment in the City utilizes existing bike and golf cart paths and sidewalks from the western City limits to Deep Canyon Road where it ultimately connects to the existing Class I separated pathway. In these areas, scenic vistas are severely limited due to surrounding existing development and mature landscaping. Improvements to the City portion in this area would largely consist of hardscape, painted pavement, signage, and other minor improvements. Per the Mitigation Measures AES-1 and AES- 2 (mentioned in Table 2), aesthetic impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. The Revised Project consists of enhanced design improvements for CV Link largely focused on safety. The Revised Project includes a buffered two-way cycle track to be implemented on existing roadway and buffered from vehicles by a raised curb or very small median. Relative to the improvements of the Project,the buffered two-way cycle track would result in minor changes to the visual character of the project site. The same color palette (blue and orange) approved for the Project would also be utilized for the Revised Project (as shown in Exhibit 2) and the only substantial aesthetic change would be the proposed raised curb or very small median of the two- way cycle track, which would result in a less than significant aesthetic impact. Furthermore, the Revised Project would utilize existing sidewalk and landscaping which would further reduce the visual impact of the two-way buffered cycle track. The Revised Project also includes the extension of the western terminus of the CV Link along Painters Path to the Bump and Grind trailhead and to the eastern terminus along the City's boundary with the City of Indian Wells. Given that the proposed extension was not included in the approved core route of the Project, development of the Revised Project would impact aesthetic resources. Scenic views afforded along the proposed section of Painter's Path are surrounded by existing development and mature landscaping, with the exception of the Santa Rosa Mountains to the west in both the middle ground from Highway 111 to Fred Waring Drive, and in the foreground from Fred Waring Drive to the Bump and Grind Trailhead. In addition, surrounding mountain views are obscured by existing improvements with the CVWD's Palm City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 43 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Desert Operation Center by mature landscape, settling ponds, and buildings. The proposed extension of the Revised Project would not obstruct the existing scenic views provided along Painters Path or along the CVWD's Palm Desert Operations Center and border with the City of Indian Wells. Nonetheless, all Mitigation Measures for aesthetic resources of the Certified EIR will be applied to the Revised Project. As such, the enhanced design improvements and the proposed extension along Painter's Path would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. Bump and Grind Access Point An access point to the Bump and Grind trailhead would be constructed near the existing trailhead marker to improve the existing access condition via stairs and/or connector ramp to the proposed CV Link extension along Painters Path. The access point option with the highest level of aesthetic impact, Option 1, would have an eight foot high retaining wall facing east towards Painters Path and be vertically separated from traffic. Railing for the access point would be required and two shade structures identical to those approved in the EIR would be constructed within the area of the access point. These improvement features would not obstruct scenic views of the Santa Rose Mountains and would only impact the direct foreground, which consists of creosote bush scrub, trail markers, and the beginnings of the various Bump and Grind trails.Therefore, visual impacts to scenic views along Painters Path by the raised curb/very small median of the buffered two-way cycle track, proposed CV Link signage, and access point to the Bump and Grind trailhead would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. In-Channel Berm Crossing and Extension The in-channel berm crossing will consist of two ramps from the north and south bank graded downwards into the Whitewater River Channel connecting to the berm. Along the northern side of the berm, the alignment extends approximately 4,100-feet along the CVWD's Palm Desert Operations Center and terminates at the intersection of Hovley Lane East and Tava Lane East. The area surrounding the northern extension is substantially improved with block walls, mature landscape, partially paved roads and water facility settling ponds. Since the berm and connecting ramps would be within the Whitewater River Channel, potential visual impacts during operational use to the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains to the south would remain less than significant. Furthermore, construction activities of the Revised Project would result in temporary obstruction of scenic vistas. Construction activities would be short-term in nature and therefore, would not result in any new significant impacts or cause any significant impacts to become more severe. Biological Resources As shown in Exhibit 7, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area, the proposed extension of the western terminus from Highway 111 and Park View Drive to the Bump and Grind City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 44 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Trailhead along Painter's Path closely approaches and is adjacent to, but does not encroach upon the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). Construction associated with the Revised Project along Painter's Path would be within existing paved surfaces and within public roadway ROW. Bump and Grind Access Point As shown in Exhibit 7a, Bump and Grind Access Point CVMSHCP Adjacency, the Bump and Grind Access Point is adjacent to thg Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area. The vicinity where the access point will be located has several large mature creosote bush (Larrea tridentate) on site. However, due to the abundance of creosote bush in the area surrounding the Bump and Grind Trailhead and creosote bush not listed as a protected species under the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Rare Plant Ranks and the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP), impacts to natural vegetation communities and habitats within the Conservation Area are expected to be entirely avoided. Nonetheless, as a Permittee of the CVMSHCP, the City must comply with all applicable terms and conditions of the CVMSHCP and implementation of the "Land Use Adjacency Guidelines" as described in Section 4.5 of the CVMSHCP for any portion of the Revised Project that is adjacent to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Conservation Area. As such, Mitigation Measure BIO-2 of the EIR, which addresses implementation of Section 4.5 of the CVMSHCP, would be applied to the Revised Project along Painter's Path. Furthermore, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 of the EIR shall be implemented to ensure that the CVMSHCP local development mitigation fee is paid by the appropriate agency, in this case, the City. Additionally, as shown in Exhibit 5a (Locations 1 through 3), ornamental trees and plants that have the potential to provide suitable nesting habitat for nesting birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (META) are located along both sides of the proposed corridor along Painter's Path. While construction activities for the Revised Project may not result in removal of existing ornamental vegetation, and thus direct impacts, adjacent construction has potential for direct disturbance to nesting birds.As with the above mentioned mitigation measures, Mitigation Measure BIO-3 of the EIR shall be implemented to ensure that preconstruction nesting bird surveys are conducted for all construction activities that take place during nesting bird season (February 15tto August 315t). In the event that active nests are found, exclusionary fencing shall be placed 200 feet around the nest until such time as nestlings have fledged. Nests of raptors and burrowing owls shall be provided a 500-foot buffer. Mitigation Measure BIO-11 of the EIR will also be required to enhance pet control along the proposed corridor. As such,the Bump-and- Grind Access point would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 45 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum In-Channel Berm Crossing As mentioned above, the in-channel berm crossing would be constructed within the Whitewater River Channel, with ramps connecting to the berm crossing from the north and south bank. Native vegetation, where present adjacent to the alignment, is mostly dominated by a mixture of Sonoran creosote bush/mixed woody and succulent scrub (Larrea tridentate/Ambrosia dumoso shrubland alliance in the CVMSHP). The Whitewater River Channel is under the joint jurisdiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), CDFW and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The specific segment in which the proposed in-channel berm crossing is located within is under the jurisdiction of both the USACE and the CDFW. As mentioned above, CVAG has applied for a Section 404 Permit with the USACE, and has received a 1602 CDFW Streambed Alteration Agreement per Mitigation Measure B1O-9 of the EIR, for the entirety of the Project. All avoidance and minimization measures included within the Section 404 Permit (once issued) will be applied to the Revised Project. Per the Section 1602 Agreement there will be no permanent or temporary impacts to USACE/CDFW wetlands. Permanent impacts to CDFW jurisdiction would be 0.0001 acres and temporary impacts to CDFW jurisdiction would be 0.06 acres. All avoidance and minimization measures to protect fish and wildlife resources as listed in Appendix A will be adhered to and would ensure that any potential impacts to biological resources would be reduced to a less than significant level. Furthermore, the Section 1602 Agreement permits for repair/reconstruction of the in-channel berm in the event of a significant storm event that erodes the berm crossing. Therefore, with implementation of all biological resource mitigation measures of the EIR, along with implementation of avoidance and minimization measures as required by the Section 404 Permit and 1602 CDFW Streambed Alteration Agreement, the in-channel berm crossing would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 46 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Exhibit Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area It Flail"Crest DO often The La Country IrIf Hilsort And So C Rancho Vw Si, Laaftl it Country C"it Goff Kinalto Rd of th. wri Palm Desert See Exhibit 7a for Fled Wailrg Dit Access Point Adjacency Country C Dub wititlyoki on V 1*1V Enhanced CV Unk Footprint Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Fail,, 7, F.,FIN3, U1 Conservation Area - The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto wwvmo/m��,e=ow"xmu ammu ��� ^ ��� p�moe��cvmaonxo�vu m r City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link E|R Page 47 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Exhibit 7a Bump and grind Access Point CVMSHCP Adjacency 14 pr l `£ 'i 21 �l t Legend Proposed Bump and Grind Access Point Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area a� Data Sources:Riverside County GIS lin=75f1 The Bump and Grind Access Point CVMSHCP Adjacency Exhibit ■�■Group Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum 78 City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 48 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Cultural Resources Bump and Grind Access Point The EIR conducted a one-mile radius records search at the Eastern Information Center, University of California-Riverside to identify previously recorded historical and archaeological resources along the alignment of the Project. Per the EIR, no sensitive archaeological or historical resources were identified within the area of the western terminus of the City's alignment of the Project. The proposed Bump and Grind Access Point is located approximately 0.4 miles southwest of the City's western terminus of the Project. However, construction of the Bump and Grind Access Point would include earth-moving operations, such as grading and excavation, which may have the potential to impact undisturbed soils and inadvertently discover subsurface archaeological resources. As such, all cultural resource mitigation measures of the EIR shall be implemented to ensure that the Bump-and-Grind Access Point would not result in any new significant impacts or cause any significant impacts to become more severe. Geology and Soils Bump and Grind Access Point As shown in Exhibit 3 (Option 1), construction of the Bump and Grind Access Point would require considerable fill material. As such, the access point would be constructed from the same manufactured fill material to be used and as analyzed under the Project. The proposed manufactured fill will be accordance with the recommendations of the Preliminary Subsurface Investigation and Geotechnical Background Report (Petra Geosciences, Inc. 2016). Furthermore, all geology and soils mitigation measures will be implemented to ensure that standard erosion control methods, slope stabilization measures, removal and compaction of loose surficial soils or soil reinforcement and imported fill material requirements are adhered to. As such the Bump- and-Grind Access Point would not result in any new significant impacts or cause any significant impacts to become more severe. In-Channel Berm Crossing As analyzed in Alternative 1 of the EIR, impacts to improvements within the Whitewater River Channel for the Project associated with ground failure, liquefaction, landslides, lateral spreading, subsidence, and other ground failure potential would be similar to impacts anticipated for the Revised Project. The ramps connecting to the in-channel berm crossing from the north and south banks of the Whitewater River Channel would be composed of the same manufactured fill described for similar improvements within the Whitewater River Channel of the Project. As such, City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 48 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Mitigation Measures GEO-1 through GEO-16 of the EIR that include implementation of standard erosion control methods, slope stabilization measures, removal and recompaction of loose surficial soils or soil reinforcement, and establishing procedures for controlling erosion and runoff will be implemented to mitigate potential impacts from construction and operation of the north and south bank ramps for the in-channel berm crossing. The in-channel berm crossing itself would be constructed using compacted native soils. Native soils for the in-channel berm crossing would be of the same type as those included within Mitigation Measure GEO-7. As such, with the implementation of recommendations set forth in the Preliminary Subsurface Investigation and Geotechnical Background Report (Petra Geosciences, Inc., 2016) of the EIR and implementation of all geology and soils mitigation measures of the EIR, potential geology and soil impacts related to the construction and operation of the in-channel berm crossing would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. Hazards and Hazardous Materials As described in the EIR, potentially hazardous material sources and/or releases were not identified within or immediately adjacent to the Project. The EIR states that counties are authorized by State law to prepare Hazardous Waste Management Plans (HWMP) in response to the need for safe management of hazardous materials and waste products. Toxic and hazardous materials are regulated from a variety of Federal, State, and local agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), the California Office of Health Planning and Development, and county health departments. The EIR did not analyze potentially hazardous material sources and/or releases for the Revised Project's extension of Painters Path. According to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Envirostor database, no cleanup sites were identified adjacent to or within close proximity of the proposed extension of Painters Path. The nearest cleanup site to the Revised Project extension of Painters Path is an inactive Military Evaluation cleanup site, Military Reservation, located approximately 1.07 miles southeast of the proposed extension, and would not result in a risk of release of hazardous materials in the Revised Project site. The extension of the Revised Project would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. In-Channel Berm Crossing As analyzed in the EIR, potentially hazardous material sources and/or releases were not identified within or immediately adjacent to the in-channel berm crossing. Temporary impacts would be produced as a result of chemicals, oils fuels, lubricants, paints and solvents during construction. However, adherence to the Riverside County HWMP and various regulations as mentioned above would minimize any potential risks from these materials. Therefore, development of the Revised Project would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 49 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Hydrology and Water Quality Construction activities of the Revised Project have the potential to emit a variety of water contaminants. These include sediments, trash and debris, oil and grease, fuels, lubricants, concrete waste, paints, sanitary waste and miscellaneous chemicals. As such construction BMPs referenced in the EIR from Mitigation Measures HYD-3 and HYD-4, and HYD-6 through HYD-8, would effectively reduce or avoid the discharge of any pollutants of concern of the Revised Project, including the Bump and Grind Access Point that might enter nearby receiving waters. Operational impacts of the Revised Project that could affect water quality include trash and debris from humans, dog waste, nutrients and other chemicals from landscaped areas, and bacteria from pavement runoff are pollutants of concern for surrounding receiving waters. As such, a wide range of project design elements, including inert and non-toxic paving and coating materials, trash and waste receptacles, restrooms, signage, and regular maintenance, which are set forth in the EIR and Master Plan, would ensure that the Revised Project does not violate any water quality standards or waste water discharge requirements. Therefore, with implementation of all hydrology and water quality mitigation measures of the EIR, and design elements set forth in the EIR Master Plan, construction and operational impacts to water quality standards or water waste water discharge requirements would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. Construction of the Revised Project would generate additional demand for water resources for dust control, hydro-consolidations of soils, haul truck cleaning, and related construction activities. The Revised Project would extend the length of the approved Project route by 0.5 miles, which is a 0.01 percent increase to the overall Project footprint. Per the EIR, the Project construction would generate a demand of up to 86.4 acre-feet over the course of construction. The Revised Project's 0.01 percent increase in overall Project footprint would result in an increase of up to 0.864 acre-feet per year over the course of construction, which would be a negligible increase in water demand. Therefore, impacts relating to construction-phase water demand would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. According to the EIR, operational water demand of the Project would be approximately 17.34 acre-feet per year. Operational water demand included irrigation of Project landscape areas and for periodic cleaning of access points, rest areas, and other Project facilities. Potable water would also be provided via water fountains located along the Project's route. The Revised Project's 0.01 increase in overall project footprint would result in an increase of up to 0.1734 acre-feet per year. For 2015, the Coachella Valley Integrated Water Management Plan projects valley-wide water demand of 689,753 acre-feet. If water agency demand is limited to just those purveyors (i.e., Coachella Valley Water District) within the project planning area, the projected 2015 demand was estimated to be 667,253 acre-feet. The Project's demand of 17.34 acre-feet per year constitutes a 0.0024 percent increase in demand. Therefore, the Revised Project's increase of 0.1734 acre-feet per year to the Project would be a negligible increase relative to the Project's City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 50 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum demand of 17.34 acre-feet per year. Therefore, operation-phase water demand would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. Impacts related to placing structures in a 100-year flood zone related to the extension of the western terminus of the Palm Desert section of the Project were not analyzed in the EIR. As shown in Exhibit 8, FEMA Flood Map,the proposed extension along Painters Path would be within the designated "Zone X". The "Zone X" designation represents an area protected by levees from a 100-year flood. Therefore, the Revised Project would not place structures within a 100-year flood zone. As such, the Revised Project would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. In-Channel Berm Crossing The Revised Project's construction-related impacts for the ramps along the north and south banks of the Whitewater River Channel of the in-channel berm crossing would be similar to those discussed in the EIR for the Project. As such, Mitigation Measures HYD-3 and HYD-4, and HYD-6 through HYD-8 will also be applied during the construction of the ramps. The in-channel berm crossing would be constructed as a low water crossing that will allow flows from storm events to flow through the channel and would consist of compacted native sediments. Furthermore, the in-channel berm crossing would be designed to erode in the event of a significant storm event and be repaired/reconstructed with compacted native sediments. Along with the Mitigation Measures, BMPs from the 1602 Agreement for the Project will be implemented to prevent erosion and the discharge of sediment into the Whitewater River Channel during all stages of Project activities. Additionally, routine maintenance, including repair/reconstruction of the in- channel berm crossing will be permitted per the Section 1602 Agreement. The in-channel berm crossing will incorporate the same design elements as described above as those in the CV Link Master Plan,which would minimize any potential operational impacts of the crossing to less than significant. Therefore, with the implementation of all hydrology and water quality mitigation measures of the EIR and measures within the Section 404 Permit and Section 1602 Agreement, and the design elements in the CV Link Master Plan,thein-channel berm crossing would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. Land Use and Planning The Revised Project's extension of the western terminus of the Project alignment from the intersection of Highway 111 and Park View Drive to the Bump and Grind Trailhead along Painters Path requires a GPA to the City General Plan amending Painters Path from the status of "local street" to "enhanced secondary roadway". A "local street" status is defined as a local road that runs parallel to an expressway and allows local traffic to gain access to property and usually includes sidewalks. In this case, Painters Path runs parallel west of the major corridor Highway 111. The proposed "enhanced secondary roadway" consists of a four-lane divided roadway with a median, wide sidewalks, and allows for the provision of buffered bicycle lanes. The proposed GPA would provide enhanced connectivity for CV Link users to access some of the City's most City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 51 j a Legend Palm 1)esert Enhanced CV Link Footprint Flood Hazard Zones ® A AE AH AO _..l D i X Sources: Esri, HERE,Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREM ----._---- China(Hong Kong),Esri Korea,Esri(Thailand),NGCC, (c GIS User Community 1 in =2,750 ft The FEMA Flood Map Altum Palm Desert CV Link EIR Addendum Group CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum popular hiking attractions (Bump and Grind Trailhead), along with the largest commercial areas including Desert Crossings shopping center. Additionally, the extension of the Project via the proposed GPA would promote alternative modes of travel (i.e., golf-cart, bicycle, and pedestrian). As such, the Revised Project would fulfill the following goals and polices identified in the City of Palm Desert's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element: Parks and Recreation Element Goal 2: A comprehensive urban and open space trails network to meet the hiking, biking and equestrian needs of the City's residents and visitors. Policy 11: The City shall provide open space trails that provide City residents and visitors access to undisturbed desert and mountain environments, while preserving these resources, including sensitive plant and animal species, in their natural environment. Furthermore, the Bump and Grind Access Ramp is adjacent to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area (as shown in Exhibit 7a). As such and mentioned above in the Biological Resources section,the Revised Project will incorporate Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-2 to ensure that all CVMSHCP requirements are met and impacts to are reduced to a less than significant level. Therefore, the Revised Project would not conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation and would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. Noise As described in the EIR, the construction of the Project may create substantial noise increases, and cause significant vibration if large bulldozers are used in proximity to sensitive uses along the approved route. The Project will be constructed in sections over a four year period, and it is expected that ground-borne vibration from construction would cause intermittent, localized intrusion into the noise environment. Implementation of all noise mitigation measures of the EIR would reduce noise impacts during construction to the extent feasible through measures such as requiring that activities be limited to the hours of the City of Palm Desert's Municipal Code and that stationary equipment will be far from sensitive receptors. Operation of the Project would not exceed noise standards and is expected to operate at noise levels that are essentially the same as existing conditions. However, even with implementation of mitigation, noise and vibration levels during construction would exceed local jurisdiction standards at locations immediately adjacent to sensitive receptors along the Project's alignments. Therefore, construction noise impacts would be significant and unavoidable. Because there will be unavoidable significant impacts from noise and vibration during construction, CVAG adopted a Statement of Overriding Consideration pursuant to State CEQA City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 53 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Guidelines Section 15093(a). Benefits from the Project include transportation benefits, benefits to regional air quality, land use planning benefits, economic benefits and social benefits in a manner that outweigh the unavoidable significant impacts from noise and vibration during construction activities. The Revised Project would follow the same construction activities as the rest of the on-street sections of the Project, with the exception of the buffered two-way cycle track. Construction activities related to the Revised Project, and specificallythe cycle track, would be similar in nature to those of the Project and would result in similar noise impacts. The proposed extension of Painters Path including the Bump and Grind Access Point would result in similar construction noise impacts as those of the Project. According to the City of Palm Desert's Interactive Zoning Map, the Revised Project's section of Painters Path is not located within close proximity to a sensitive receptor, however,the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area of the CVMSHCP is located directly west of Painters Path and would be impacted by construction noises. Furthermore, the Bump and Grind Access Point is adjacent to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area. The proposed location of the in-channel berm crossing is adjacent to sensitive receptors identified as Planned Residential per the City's Interactive Zoning Map. As such, all noise mitigation measures and Mitigation Measure B1O-2 of the EIR will be applied to the Revised Project to reduce noise and vibration impacts and ensure compliance with Section 4.5, "Land Use Adjacency Guidelines," of the CVMSHCP. As such, the Revised Project would not cause any new significant impacts and would not cause any significant impacts to become more severe. Traffic and Transportation The Project is an alternative transportation corridor for bicycles, pedestrians, and low-speed electric vehicles. As described in the EIR, a comprehensive traffic impact analysis was conducted to assess the potential impacts associated with the development and operation of the Project. Jurisdiction-specific and regional traffic analyses were also conducted for potential impacts to vehicular traffic and facilities, as well as multi-modal users. Based upon this analysis, impacts of the Project are expected to be less than significant with implementation of Mitigation Measures TRA-1 through TRA-6 described in the EIR. The Project does not conflict with, but rather complements,the adopted policies, plans, and programs of the participating jurisdictions as they relate to public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities. The Project also serves to enhance, rather than decrease, the performance and safety of these multi-modal facilities. The Revised Project consists of enhanced Project designs that include a buffered two-way cycle track and minor safety improvements, along with the proposed extension of the western terminus of the City section of the Project. The buffered two-way cycle track provides protected travelling lanes for bicyclists, pedestrians, and LSEV. Therefore, development of the Revised Project through enhanced designs and buffered two-way cycle track would result in similar impacts to that of the Project and would require implementation of the above referenced traffic and transportation mitigation measures. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 54 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum Extension of the western terminus of the Project to the Bump and Grind Trailhead along Painters Path would result in impacts to existing traffic and transportation resources. The Revised Project's section of Painters Path is currently designated as "local street" under the City General Plan; however, as part of the Revised Project, a GPA is being proposed to amend the current "local street" designation to "enhanced secondary roadway." Per the Mobility Element of the City's General Plan, "enhanced secondary roadways" are designed to accommodate approximately 30,000 vehicles at Level of Service C.The revised extension via Painters Path would increase the number of alternative transportation trips (bicycles, pedestrians, and LSEV), however, this is not anticipated to increase the number of vehicle trips through the corridor. In the unlikely event that the Revised Project increases vehicle trips, approval of the GPA to "enhanced secondary roadway" would adequately accommodate the additional vehicle trips with the increased vehicle trip capacity. The revised extension of the Project alignment would be developed in compliance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide, as well as adhering to Caltrans bikeway standards. Along with incorporation of all traffic and transportation mitigation measures, the Revised Project would not result in any new significant impacts or cause significant impacts to become more severe. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 55 CV Link Environmental Impact Report Addendum 3. Findings An Addendum is the appropriate document to update the information in the Final EIR for the following reasons: 1. No substantial changes are proposed to the Project that will require major revisions of the EIR because the Revised Project consists of proposed enhanced designs, extension of the western terminus via Painters Path including the access point, and in-channel berm crossing that will not result in new significant impacts or any substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant impacts. 2. No substantial changes in circumstances under which the Revised Project will be undertaken have been identified that will require major revisions of the certified EIR, as there are no new significant environmental effects or any substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects. 3. No new information of substantial importance has been discovered that was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the certified EIR was prepared. Specifically, a review of the current existing conditions and the Revised Project demonstrates the following: a. The Revised Project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed in the certified EIR because the proposed project is within the same approved route analyzed in the certified EIR. b. The Revised Project will not result in significant effects that cannot be mitigated by mitigation measures included in the EIR. C. Significant effects previously examined will not be substantially more severe under the Revised Project than shown in the EIR. d. No new mitigation measures or alternatives have been found to be feasible that would reduce one or more significant effects of the Project. e. No new mitigation measures or alternatives, considerably different from those analyzed in the CV Link Certified EIR, have been identified that the Revised Project proponents decline to adopt. City of Palm Desert Addendum to the Adopted CV Link EIR Page 56