WESTERN RIVERSIDE MSHCP JOINT PROJECT REVIEW
PUBLIC PROJECTS
DATE:
PERMITTEE:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
CONTACT PERSON:
A. IS THE PROJECT A COVERED ACTIVITY? (SEE SEC. 7.0 OF MSHCP)
YES
NO
List Section and page #
B PLAN WIDE SURVEYS
1.
Does all or part of the project fall within Narrow Endemic survey area? (Fig. 6-1, Table 6-1
of MSHCP YES
NO
Area 1
a.
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
Area 5
Is the habitat in footprint suitable? YES
Area 6
NO
Area 7
Area 8
Area 9
NA
Survey required if habitat suitable within mapped survey area.
Habitat assessment/Survey attached?
2.
Does the project support Riverine/Riparian habitat or vernal pools? YES
a.
If yes, is the habitat or vernal pool avoided? YES
NO
NO
If no, must be mapped and functions and values assessed if property considered a priority
acquisition for MSHCP or may affect downstream values to Covered Species in
Conservation Area.
b.
If Riparian/Riverine or vernal pool not avoided attach Biologically Equivalent or Superior
Analysis. Attached?
DBES analysis must be submitted to Wildlife agencies
c. If suitable habitat for LBV, SWF, or WYC identified, must conduct protocol survey.
Wetland Delineation/Survey attached?
3.
Does the Project fall within Burrowing Owl Survey Area? (Fig. 6-4) YES
a.
Is there suitable habitat? YES
NO
NO
Survey required within mapped areas if habitat suitable.
Habitat assessment/Survey attached?
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Conservation standard: 90% avoidance of property that provides long term conservation
value until RCA makes Finding of Equivalency demonstrating species goals have been met
or Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation has been made.
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C. URBAN/WILDLANDS INTERFACE
Demonstrate compliance as needed when Conservation lands boundaries are known. Refer to Sec.
6.1.4
Drainage
Toxics
Lighting
Noise
Invasives
Barriers
Grading/Land development
D PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC LAND.
a. Does the project require “…use Public/Quasi-Public lands within the MSHCP Conservation Area
in a way that alters the land use such that it would not contribute to Reserve Assembly?
Yes No
If Yes, attach Biologically Equivalent or Superior Analysis per 10(a) permit
cond.#17, submit to Wildlife agencies.
b. If PQP land use is permanent, replace acreage no less than 1:1. Acreage?
E CRITERIA AREA SURVEYS
Is the Project in or partially in a Criteria Area? (See Fig. 3-4 thru 3-35 or Criteria Cells layer on sde in
Arcview) YES
NO
List Cell #s
SURVEYS
1. Does the Project fall within Criteria Area Plant Survey area? (Fig. 6-2) YES
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
a. If YES, is the habitat suitable? YES
Area 5
NO
Area 6
Area 7
NO
Area 8
NA
Survey required if suitable habitat present in mapped survey areas.
Habitat assessment/Survey attached?
 Conservation standard: 90% avoidance of property that provides long term conservation
value until RCA makes Finding of Equivalency demonstrating species goals have been met or
Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation has been made.
2. Does the Project fall within Criteria Area Amphibian Survey Area? (Fig. 6-3) YES
NO
If yes, survey required.
Survey attached?
 Conservation standard: 90% avoidance of property that provides long term conservation
value until RCA makes Finding of Equivalency demonstrating species goals have been
met or Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation has been made.
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3. Does the Project fall within Criteria Area Mammal Survey Area? (Fig. 6-5) YES
NO
If yes, survey required.
Survey attached?
 Conservation standard: 90% avoidance of property that provides long term conservation
value until RCA makes Finding of Equivalency demonstrating species goals have been
met or Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation has been made.
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VEGETATION MAPPING
List acres of impact by habitat type (See Figure 6-6 for Rough Step Analysis Unit No.)
Unit No.
Map attached? Yes
No
Coastal Sage Scrub acres
Desert Scrub acres
Grasslands acres
Riparian Scrub, Woodland, Forest
Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub
Woodland and Forests acres
Playas and Vernal Pools acres
G COVERED ACTIVITIES IN CRITERIA AREAS OR PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC LANDS
NA
(Applies to roads only)
7.5.1 Siting and Design – List any required siting and design guidance implemented on project
7.5.2 Wildlife Crossings – List any required wildlife crossing provisions incorporated into project
7.5.3 Construction – List any required construction guidelines to be implemented
Appendix C/Best Management Practices – List any required BMPS to be implemented
H MITIGATION
Maintenance/Safety Projects (Sec. 7.2.1, 7.3.4) exempt
Transportation Infrastructure – Regional payments from Measure A, TUMF or use of
Caltrans Mitigation Bank for Caltrans facilities
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Public infrastructure in PQP lands – purchase and dedication of Conservation Area
lands at no less than 1:1
Public Facilities (other than roads, utilities as Participating Special Entities) payment of
Development Mitigation Fee (commercial/industrial per acre fee)
Flood Control – 3% of capital costs, may be offset by replacement or creation of Habitat
Parks – 1:1 replacement habitat and/or payment of Development Mitigation
(commercial/industrial per acre fee)
Waste – landfill tipping fees
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CONSISTENCY CERTIFICATION
The project is consistent with the Western Riverside MSHCP
Signature
Date
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