Buffalo Trading Post Plaza (Project)(Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-038-06 (ITP))
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024081250
Lead Agency
Town of Apple Valley
Document Title
Buffalo Trading Post Plaza (Project)(Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-038-06 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
1/23/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has
issued an ITP (No. 1927-ITP-2025-038-06), pursuant to 1927.3 of the Fish and Game
Code to Hwy 18 Rancherias, LLC.
The Project includes the creation of a commercial plaza, known as the Buffalo
Trading Post Plaza during Phase 1. Additionally, during Phase 2, the Project will
construct a 35,000-sq building for a general retail office or drive-thru restaurant.
The Project will result in incidental take of 6 western Joshua tree (Yucca
brevifolia), which is protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered
Species Act. The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes
incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project
implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Orlando Acevedo
Agency Name
Apple Valley
Job Title
Assistant Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Steven Recinos
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Apple Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
3112-171-16, -17, and -18
State Highways
State Route18
Other Location Info
The Project is located in the southeast corner of Rancherias Road and State Route 18 in the Town of Apple Valley, County of San Bernardino.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Final Environmental Document Available at
Town of Apple Valley
14955 Dale Evans Parkway,
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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