Oak Creek Borrow Site (LR26-0236)
Summary
SCH Number
2026060538
Public Agency
City of Temecula
Document Title
Oak Creek Borrow Site (LR26-0236)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/11/2026
Document Description
Grading work proposing the borrow of approximately 44,000 cubic yards of raw native fill material for export to a proposed residential housing project located adjacent to the borrow site
Contact Information
Name
Scott Cooper
Agency Name
City of Temecula
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Temecula
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide
Parcel #
957-080-027
Other Location Info
Northwest corner of the intersection of Nicolas Road and Joseph Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The grading work proposed on the borrow site is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304 – Class 4, which applies to minor public or private alternations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes.
The proposed grading work proposes borrowing approximately 44,000 cubic yards of raw native fill material from the subject property (“borrow site”) with an average cut of 3.6 feet below existing grade. The applicant will then export the native fill material to an adjacent offsite location. None of the exceptions enumerated in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to the exemptions applicable here.
The existing grades of the borrow site contain slopes of less than 10 percent. The proposed borrow site grading work also avoids any jurisdictional waterways, wetlands and/or riparian areas. Jurisdictional features (Santa Gertrudis Creek) will be avoided with a 10-foot buffer and standard BMPs will be implemented prior to construction. BMP’s will be monitored and managed during construction as-needed. No permanent structures will be constructed; the grading activity is temporary and limited to soil movement. Lastly, the subject borrow site isn’t an officially designated scenic area nor located in geologic hazard zones. The aforesaid findings are supported in the prepared borrow plan, environmental reports, and geotechnical reports for the subject borrow site.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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