Hesperia Phelan Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-039-06 (ITP))
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010656
Lead Agency
City of Hesperia
Document Title
Hesperia Phelan Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-039-06 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/11/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP
(No. 1927-ITP-2025-039-06), pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to Au Energy, LLC.
The Project is comprised of the construction and operation of a 5,915-square-foot
convenience store, five fuel islands (10 pumps total) beneath a 4,080-square-foot canopy, and a 1,968-square-foot automated car wash tunnel on an approximately 115,870-squarefoot (2.66-acre) site.
The Project will result in incidental take of 35 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
Austin Gutierrez
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Leilani Henry
Agency Name
City of Hesperia
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Hesperia
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
Hwy 395
Other Location Info
The Project is located on the northwest corner of United States (U.S.) Highway 395 and Phelan Road at 12050 Phelan Road within the City of Hesperia.
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
City of Hesperia
9700 Seventh Avenue
Hesperia, CA 92345
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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