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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 15-17A; 6125 PASEO DEL NORTE; BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES LETTER REPORT; 2015-07-31HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. 7578 El Cajon Boulevard Suite 200 La Mesa, CA 91942 619.462.1515 tel 619.462.0552 fax www.helixepi.com July31,2015 Mr. Jeff Blair BSD Builders, Inc. 8825 Rehco Road, Suite A San Diego, CA 92121 HELIX Environmental Planning BBI-01 Subject: Biological Resources Letter Report for the Paseo Del Norte Project Dear Mr. Blair: This letter presents the results of a biological resources technical study performed by HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX) for the Paseo Del Norte Project (proposed project) located within an approximately 1.7-acre property (project site or site) in the City of Carlsbad, San Diego County, California. Surgery One (project applicant) is planning to develop a 13,162 square foot medical office building within portions of the project site. Previous studies identified potential environmental constraints on development of the site, including the presence of sensitive biological resources. This letter report focuses on those portions of the site being considered for parking lot expansion and open space. It is intended to summarize the existing biological resources within those portions of the site and provide an analysis of the proposed impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and applicable federal, state, and local policy, including consistency with the adopted City of Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan (Carlsbad HMP) and certified Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan (LCP). INTRODUCTION Proiect Location The project site is generally located in the western portions of the City of Carlsbad in northern San Diego County, California (Figure 1 ). More specifically, the site occurs south of Palomar Airport Road and east of Interstate (I-) 5 at the address of 6125 Paseo Del Norte (Figure 2). The site is depicted within an unsectioned portion of Township 12 south, Range 4 west of the Encinitas, California U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute quadrangle (Figure 3). Letter to Jeff Blair July 31, 2015 Species Name: Southwestern spiny rush (Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii) Status: --/--CNPS Rank 4.2 Distribution: Found in central and southern CA, AZ and no. BC. Page 9 of 29 Habitat(s): Occurs in wet alkaline places, coastal marshes, meadows and seeps below 3000 ft. Status on site: 15 individuals observed on site along water's edge of southern willow scrub habitat. Species Name: San Diego marsh-elder (Iva hayesiana) Status: --/--CNPS Rank 2B.2 Distribution: Endemic to San Diego county. Habitat(s): Occurs in marshes, washes and drainages below 2000 ft. Status on site: Two individuals observed on site within southern willow scrub habitat. Special-Status Animal Species Special-status animal species are those listed as threatened or endangered, proposed for listing, or candidates for listing by the USFWS and considered sensitive animals by the CDFW. Special- status animal species also include those identified in the Carlsbad HMP. Special-status animal species with potential to occur on the project site are included in Attachment B. No special-status animals were observed during the 2015 surveys. Several sens1t1ve animal species have a low potential to occur, including least Bell's vireo and yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia) in the southern willow scrub, and Coronado Island skink (Eumeces skiltonianus interparietalis) and silvery legless lizard (Annie/la pulchra pulchra) in the Baccharis-dominated scrub. No sensitive animal species were observed or otherwise detected during the general survey. Existing disturbances, proximity to developments, and overall poor quality habitat strongly reduce the potential for sensitive animals to occur. Nesting Birds and Raptors The project site contains suitable nesting habitat for several common bird species, including raptors, protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and CFG Code. Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands In the context of this assessment, jurisdictional waters and wetlands include waters of the U.S., including wetlands, regulated by the USACE pursuant to CW A Section 404; waters of the State regulated by the RWQCB pursuant to Section 401 of the CW A and State Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act; streambed and riparian habitat regulated by the CDFW pursuant to Sections 1600 et seq. of CFG Code; and/or coastal stream, wetland, and riparian habitat afforded protection under the Carlsbad LCP. The potential boundaries of jurisdictional waters and wetlands were preliminarily delineated during the April 29, 2015 survey. Southern willow scrub is a riparian habitat type that is typically ~---- HELIX Envirotlmental Planning Attachment A PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED-PASEO DEL NORTE FAMILY SCIENTIFIC NAME ANGIOSPERMS -EUDICOTS Aizoaceae Anacardiaceae Apiaceae Araliaceae Asteraceae Brassicaceae Chenopodium Cucurbitaceae Fabaceae Lamiaceae Malvaceae Mysinaceae Myrtaceae Onagraceae Carpobrotus eduhs* Mesembryanthemum crystalhnum * Mesembryanthemum nodiflomm * Rhus integrifolia Apium graveolens* Foeniculum vulgare * Hedera helix Artemisia californica Baccharis pilularis Baccharis sa/icifoha Centaurea mehtensis* Cirsium vulgare * Deinandra fascicu/ata Helminthotheca echioides* Iva hayesiana Pluchea odorata Pseudognaphalium sp. Brassica nigra * Lepidium sp. Nasturtium officinale Atriplex lentiformis Chenopodium sp. Salicornia sp. Sa/sofa tragus* Cucurbitafoetidissima* Acacia longifolia * Meh/otus a/bus* Salvia mellifera Malvella leprosa Anagal/is an,enis* Eucalyptus sp. * Calhstemon citrinus* Calhstemon salignus* Epi/obium ciliatum A-1 COMMON NAME hottenton fig crystalline iceplant slender leaved ice plant lemonade berry celery fennel English ivy California sagebrush coyote brush mule fat tocalote bull thistle tarweed bristly ox-tongue San Diego marsh elder fragrant marsh fleabane cudweed black mustard pepper grass watercress big salt bush goosefoot pickleweed Russian thistle coyote melon golden wattle white sweet clover black sage alkali mallow scarlet pimpernel Eucalyptus crimson bottlebrush white bottlebrush slender willow herb Platanaceae Polygonaceae Rhamnaceae Salicaceae Platanus racemosa Rumex crispus Ceanothus thyrsifloms var. griseus Salix gooddingii Salix lapiolepis ANGIOSPERMS -MONOCOTS Arecaceae Asphodaceaes Cyperaceae Juncacea Poaceae Typhaceae *Non-native species. Phoenix canariensis* Washingtonia robusta* Asphode/us fistu/osus* Bolboschoenus maritimus Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii Avena sp. * Bromus madritensis * Cortaderia jubata * Pennisetum setaceum * Typha latifolia A-2 Western sycamore Curly dock Carmel ceanothus Goodding's willow arroyo willow Canary island date palm Mexican fan palm onion weed alkali bulrush spiny rush wild oats foxtail chess pampas grass fourttain grass common cattail ORDER/FAMILY Birds Order Apodiformes Trochilidae Order Columbiformes Columbidae Order Passeriformes Aegithalidae Corvidae Emberizidae Mimidae Parulidae Attachment A (cont.) Animal Species Observed-Paseo Del Norte SPECIES NAME Calypte anna Zena;da macroura Psaltripants minimus Conius brachyrhynchos Melospiza melodia Pipilo maculates Mimus polyglottos Geothlypis trichas A-3 COMMON NAME Anna's hummingbird mourning dove bushtit American crow song sparrow spotted towhee Northern mockingbird common yellowthroat Attachment B Special-Status Species With Potential to Occur1 -Paseo Del Norte Soecies Name Common Name Status2 Habit Ecolo~ and Life History Potential to Occur3 Plants Acanthomintha San Diego thommint FE/SE Small annual herb. Occurs on clay Low. Suitable habitat not ilicifo/ia CNPS Rank lB. l slopes in scrub and chaparral. present. Elevation range 0-4500 ft. Flowering Apr -June. Acmispon Nuttall' s acmispon --/--Small annual herb. Occurs on hard Presumed Absent. Suitable prostratus CNPS Rank lB. l sand and dunes on coastal strands habitat not present. This Flowering March-June. conspicuous species was not observed during surveys. Adolphia California adolphia --/--Occurs on clay soils in dry Presumed Absent. Suitable califonica CNPS Rank 2B. l canyons and washes in coastal habitat not present. This sage scrub and chaparral. conspicuous species was not Flowering period December-observed during surveys. May. Arctostaphylos Del Mar Mazanita FE/SE Medium shrub. Occurs in coastal Presumed Absent. Suitable glandulosa ssp. CNPS Rank 1 B. l chaparral. Elevation 0-300 ft. habitat not present. This crassifolia Flowering Dec -June. conspicuous species was not observed during surveys. Artemisia San Diego sagewort --/--Medium shrub. Occurs along Presumed Absent. Suitable palmeri CNPS Rank 4.2 streams in coastal sage scrub and habitat not present. This species chaparral. Elevation range 0-3000 was not observed during ft. Flowering period May -Sep, surveys. but identifiable year-round by leaves. B-1 A triplex pacifica south coast saltscale --/--Occurs in coastal scrub on bluffs, Presumed Absent. Suitable CNPS Rank lB.2 dunes, and playas. Flowering habitat not present. This species period March -October was not observed during surveys. Baccharis Encinitas baccharis FT/SE Occurs in southern maritime and Presumed Absent. Suitable vanessae CNPS Rank lB. l southern mixed chaparrals. habitat not present. This species Flowering period August -was not observed during November. surveys. Bloomeria San Diego --/--Small perennial herb. Occurs in Presumed Absent. Suitable clevelandii goldenstar CNPS Rank 1 B. l heavy soils in openings of coastal habitat not present. This species sage scrub, chaparral, and valley was not observed during grassland. Elevation 0-300 ft. surveys. Flowering Apr -May. Brodiaea filifoha Thread-leaved FT/SE Small perennial herb. Occurs in Low. Suitable habitat not brodiaea CNPSRank lB.l heavy soils, valley grassland, present on site. foothill woodland, coastal sage scrub, freshwater wetlands and wetland-riparian. Elevation range 80-2800 ft. Flowering period from Mar-June. Brodiaea orcuttii Orcutt' s brodiaea --/--Small perennial herb. Occurs in Low. Suitable habitat not CNPSRank lB.l heavy soils in creosote bush scrub, present on site. wetland-riparian, meadows and vernal pools. Elevation range 0- 5200 ft. Flowering May -July. Ceanothus wart-stemmed --/--Occurs in chaparral. Elevation Presumed Absent. Suitable verrucosus ceanothus CNPS Rank 2B.2 range 0-1200 ft. Flowering period habitat not present. This December-May. conspicuous species was not observed during surveys. B-2 Chaenactis Orcutt' s pincushion --/--Small annual herb. Occurs on None. Restricted to coastal glabmiscula var. CNPS Rank 1B. l coastal dunes and bluffs. Elevation dunes and bluffs which do not orcuttiana range 0-300 ft. Flowering Jan -occur on site. Aug. Comarostaphylos Summer holly --/--Medium shrub. Occurs in coastal Presumed Absent. Suitable diversifolia ssp. CNPS Rank 1B.2 chaparral, mainly no. of S-56, habitat not present. This diversifolia often on mafic/metavolcanic soils. conspicuous species was not Elevation range 300-1800 ft. observed during surveys. Flowering April -June. Corethrogyne Del Mar Mesa sand --/--Perennial herb found in coastal Presumed Absent. Suitable jilaginifolia var. aster CNPS Rank 1B. l bluff scrub, maritime chaparral, habitat not present. This species linifolia and coastal scrub. Flowering May was not observed during -September surveys. Cryptantha Wiggins' cryptantha --/--Annual herb found in clay soils Presumed Absent. Suitable wigginsii CNPS Rank 1B.2 within coastal scrub habitat. habitat not present. This species Flowering February -June. was not observed during surveys. Dudleya Blochman's dudleya --/--Small perennial herb. Occurs on Presumed Absent. Suitable blochmaniae ssp. CNPS Rank 1B.l clay (sandstone) flats by the coast, habitat not present. This species blochmaniae valley grasslands and coastal sage was not observed during scrub. Elevation range 0-1500 ft. surveys. Flowering Apr -June. Dudleya viscida Sticky dudleya --/--Small perennial herb. Occurs on Presumed Absent. Suitable CNPS Rank 1B.2 bluffs and rocky cliffs of chaparral habitat not present. This species and coastal sage scrub of North was not observed during SD. Elevation range 0-1500 ft. surveys. Flowering May -June. B-3 Eryngium San Diego button-FE/SE Occurs in vernal pools or mima Presumed Absent. Suitable aristulatum var. celery CNPS Rank lB. l mound areas with vernally moist habitat not present. This species Parish;; conditions that are not present on was not observed during site. surveys. Euphorbia cliff spurge --/--Perennial shrub found in rocky Presumed Absent. Suitable misera CNPS Rank 2B.2 soils within coastal scrub, bluff habitat not present. This species scrub, and Mojavean desert scrub. was not observed during Flowering December -October. surveys. Ferocactus San Diego barrel --/--Optimal habitat for this cactus Presumed Absent. Suitable viridescens cactus CNPS Rank 2B. l appears to be Di egan coastal sage habitat not present. This species scrub hillsides, often at the crest of was not observed during slopes and growing among surveys. cobbles. Flowering period May - June. Harpagonella Palmer's --/--Small annual herb. Occurs in dry Low. Suitable habitat not palmeri grapplinghook CNPS Rank 4.2 open sites of scrub, chaparral and present on site. vernal pools. Elevation range 0- 3300 ft. Flowering Mar-May. Hazardia orcuttii Orcutt' s hazardia FC/ST Perennial evergreen shrub found in Presumed Absent. Suitable CNPS Rank lB. l clay soils in maritime chaparral habitat not present. This species and coastal scrub habitats. was not observed during Flowering August -October. surveys. lsocoma decumbent --/--Perennial shrub found in chaparral Presumed Absent. Suitable menziesii var. goldenbush CNPS Rank lB.2 and sandy, often disturbed coastal habitat not present. This species decumbens scrub. Flowering April -was not observed during November. surveys. Iva hayesiana San Diego marsh---!--Occurs along stream courses. Present. Two individuals elder CNPS Rank 2B.2 Shrub identifiable all year. observed in association with Flowering period April -October. Encinas Creek riparian habitat. B-4 Lasthenia Coulter's goldfields --/--Small annual herb. Occurs in Low. Suitable habitat not glabrata ssp. CNPS Rank lB. l saline environments, vernal pools present on site. coulteri and alkali sinks. Elevation range 0-3300 ft. Flowering Feb -June. Leptosyne Sea dahlia --/--Medium perennial herb. Occurs on Presumed Absent. Suitable maritima CNPS Rank 2B.2 bluffs in maritime scrub. Elevation habitat not present. This species 0-65 ft. Flowering Mar -May. was not observed during surveys. Myosurus little mousetail --/--Annual herb found in valleys, Presumed Absent. Suitable minimus spp. CNPS Rank 3 .1 foothill grasslands, and vernal habitat not present. This species apus pools. Flowering March -June. was not observed during surveys. Navarretia spreading navarretia --/--Small herb. Occurs in vernal Presumed Absent. Suitable fossalis CNPS Rank lB. l pools, playas, freshwater marshes, habitat not present. This species and chenopod scrub. Elevation was not observed during range 200-3000 ft. Flowering surveys. period Apr -Jun. Nemacaulis Coast woolly heads --/--Small annual herb. Occurs on Presumed Absent. Suitable denudata var. CNPS Rank lB.2 coastal sand dunes. Elevation 0-habitat not present. This species denudata 300 ft. Flowering Apr -Sep. was not observed during surveys. Orcuttia California Orcutt FE/SE Annual herb found in vernal pools. Presumed Absent. Suitable californica grass CNPS R~k lB. l Seriously threatened by habitat not present. This species agriculture, development, non-was not observed during native plants, grazing, and surveys. vehicles. Flowering April - August. B-5 Quercus dumosa Nuttall' s scrub oak --/--Closed-cone coniferous forest, Presumed Absent. This CNPS Rank lB.1 chaparral, coastal scrub. Generally species was not observed during on sandy soils near the coast; surveys. sometimes on clay loam. Found between 50-3000 feet in elevation. Blooming period February through August. Perennial evergreen shrub. S1weda estuary seablite FE/--Succulent-leaved perennial shrub Presumed Absent. This califomica CNPS Rank 1 B. l of the goosefoot family species was not observed during (Chenopodiaceae) endemic to the surveys. coastal zone of California. B-6 SoeciesName Common Name Status.i Habit, Ecolo2V and Life History Potential to Occu~ Animals Invertebrates Brachinecta vernal pool fairy FT/--Occur primarily in vernal pools, None. Suitable habitat does not lynchi shrimp seasonal wetlands that fill with occur on the project site. water during fall and winter rains and dry up in spring and summer. Typically the majority of pools in any vernal pool complex are not inhabited by the species at any one time. Brachinecta San Diego fairy FE/--Occurs in seasonally astatic pools, None. Suitable habitat does not sandiegonensis shrimp which occur in tectonic swales or occur on the project site. earth slump basins and other areas of shallow, standing water often in patches of grassland and agriculture interspersed in coastal sage scrub and chaparral. Euphydryas Quino checkerspot FE/--Sunny openings within chaparral None. Larval host plant, dot- editha quino butterfly and coastal sage shrublands. Host seed plantain (Plantago erecta) plants include Plantago erecta, was not observed on site. Site is Cordylanthus rigidus, Collinsia outside of species range. spp., Plantago patagonica, Antirrhinum coulterianum, and Castilleja exserta. B-7 Species Name Common Name Status1 Habit, Ecolo2V and Life History Potential to Occur3 Streptocephalus Riverside fairy FE/SSC Restricted to deep vernal pools and None. Suitable habitat does not -woottoni shrimp ponds with chemistry and occur on the project site. temperature conditions specific to non-marine and non-riverine waters. All known vernal pool habitat lies within annual grasslands, which may be interspersed with chaparral or coastal sage scrub vegetation. Tryonia imitator mimic tryonia --/--Very small brackish water snail None. Suitable habitat does not found in brackish salt marshes and occur on the project site. herbaceous wetlands. Danaus plexippus Monarch butterfly --/--Winter roost sites extend along the Very low. Larval host plant, coast from northern Mendocino to milkweed (Asclepias sp.) was Baja California, Mexico. Roosts not observed on site. No roost located in wind-protected tree sites present. groves ( eucalyptus, Monterey pine, cypress), with nectar and water sources nearby. Larval host plants consist of milkweeds (Asclepias spp. ). Fish Eucyclogobius tidewater goby FE/SSC Annual fish species that is None. Suitable habitat does not newberryi endemic to California. Found occur on the project site. primarily in waters of coastal lagoons, estuaries, and marshes. B-8 SneciesName Common Name Status2 Habit, Ecolof!V and Life History Potential to Occur' Reptiles and Amphibians Aspidoscelis Orange-throated --/SSC Coastal scrub, chaparral, and Low. Marginal habitat occurs hyperythra whiptail valley and foothill hardwood within the open space on the habitats. Prefers washes and sandy project site. areas with patches of brush and rocks. Perennial plants required to support its primary prey termites. Phrynosoma Coast homed lizard --/SSC Known in the Los Angeles Basin Very Low. Marginal habitat blainvillii only from the El Segundo Dunes. occurs within the open space on Coastal sage scrub and chaparral the project site. Habitat is likely in arid and semiarid climate too disturbed. conditions. Salvadora Coast patch-nosed --/SSC Semi-arid brushy areas and Low. Marginal habitat occurs hexalepis snake chaparral in canyons, rocky within the open space on the virgultea hillsides, and plains. project site. Birds Aimophila Southern California --/SSC Found in coastal sage scrub and Low. Marginal habitat occurs ru.ficeps rufous-crowned HMPCovered sparse mixed chaparral. within the open space on the canescens sparrow project site and this species could disperse through the local area. Campylorhynchus coastal cactus wren BCC/SSC Occurs in coastal sage scrub with None. Appropriate cacti habitat brunneicapillus large cacti for nesting. for nesting non-existent on site. san diegensis B-9 Species Name Common Name Statusz Habit, Ecol on-and Life History Potential to Occu~ Charadris western snowy FT/SSC Found throughout the None. Suitable habitat for nivosus nivosus plover southwestern United States from breeding/foraging not present. Texas to California and up to Colorado, as well as Washington and Oregon. Eat invertebrates like crustaceans and mollusks, marine worms, along with insects. Elanus leucunts white-tailed kite --/FP Riparian woodlands and oak or Low. Marginal foraging habitat sycamore groves adjacent to occurs within the open space on grassland. the project site. Empidonax southwestern willow FE/SE Breeds within thickets of willows or Very Low. The riparian habitat traillii extimus flycatcher other riparian understory usually on site is not suitable for this along streams, ponds, lakes, or species. This species could canyons. Migrants may be found potentially stop over at the site among other shrubs in wetter areas. during migration. Eremophila California homed --/WL Found on sandy beaches and in None. Suitable habitat not alpestris actia lark agricultural fields, grassland, and present. open areas. Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat --/SSC Prefers mature riparian woodlands. Very Low. Marginal habitat occurs within the open space on the project site. Chat was not observed or otherwise detected during surveys. B-10 SneciesName Common Name Statu? Habit, Ecolo!!V and Life History Potential to Occur' Passerculus Belding's savannah --/SE Occurs primarily in grassland, None. Appropriate saline sandwichensi s sparrow saline emergent wetland, and wet habitat for does not exist on site beldingi meadow habitats. Coastal breeders to support species. restricted to saline emergent wetlands and, in northern California, to moist grasslands within the fog belt. Plegadis chihi white-faced ibis --/WL Occurs in large marshes, with Very Low. Marginal foraging nesting colony hidden in habitat occurs within the open inaccessible reedbed or willow-space on the project site. covered area. Polioptila Coastal California FT/SSC Coastal sage scrub below 2500 ft Not Expected. Suitable habitat californica gnatcatcher in southern California. Low, does not occur on the project californica coastal sage scrub in arid washes, site. on mesas and slopes. Not all areas classified as coastal sage scrub are occupied. Rallus light-footed clapper FE/SE Coastal saline emergent wetlands None. Appropriate shallow longirostris rail along southern California. water and mudflat environment levipes Requires shallow water and do not exist on site. mudflats for foraging, with adjacent higher vegetation for cover during high water. Setophaga yellow warbler --/SSC Found along riparian woodlands. Low. Marginal habitat occurs petechia within the open space on the project site. Sternula California least tern FE/SE Migratory in California arriving in None. Appropriate habitat does antillarum late April. Breeding colonies are not exist on site. browni located along marine and estuarine shores. Feed in nearby shallow, estuarine waters. B-11 SoeciesName Common Name Status1 Habit, Ecol on and Life History Potential to Occur3 Vireo belhi least bell's vireo FE/SE Summer resident of Southern Low. Marginal habitat occurs pusillus California in low riparian areas in within the open space on site. the vicinity of water or in dry river bottoms below 2,000 ft. Nests places along the margins of bushes or on twigs projecting into pathways. Mammals Chaetodipus Dulzura pocket --/SSC Variety of habitats including coastal None. Appropriate habitat does califomicus mouse scrub, chaparral, and grasslands in not exist on site. No sign was femoralis San Diego County. Associated with observed. grass-chaoarral edges Chaetodipus San Diego pocket --/SSC Occurs in open areas of coastal None. Appropriate habitat does fall ax fa/lax mouse sage scrub and weedy growth, not exist on site. No sign was often on sandy substrates. observed. Choeronycteris Mexican long---/SSC Occurs in a wide variety of Very Low. Marginal foraging mexicana tongued bat habitats from arid thorn scrub to habitat occurs within the open tropical deciduous forest and space on the project site. mixed oak-conifer forest. Species distribution in California is limited primarily to San Diego County. Lasiurus western yellow bat --/SSC Found in wooded areas and desert Very Low. Marginal foraging xanthinus scrub, particularly in palm trees. habitat occurs within the open Rare visitor to San Diego County space on the project site. (Bats of San Diego County 2012). Lepus San Diego black---/SSC Found primarily in open habitats None. Appropriate habitat does califomicus tailed jackrabbit including coastal sage scrub, not exist on site. bennettii chaparral, grasslands, croplands, and open, disturbed areas if there is at least some shrub cover present. B-12 Species Name Common Name Status2 Habit, Ecolo!!v and Life History Potential to Occu~ Neotoma lepida San Diego desert --/SSC Open chaparral and coastal sage None. Appropriate habitat does intermedia woodrat scrub, often building large, stick not exist on site. No sign was nests in rock outcrops or around observed. clumps of cactus or yucca. Nyctinomops pocketed free-tailed --/SSC Semiarid desert lands. Day-roosts in Very Low. Marginal foraging femorosaccus bat caves, crevices in cliffs, and under habitat occurs within the open the roof tiles of buildings. Uses a space on the project site. variety of arid habitats in southern California: pine-juniper woodlands, desert scrub, palm oases, desert wash, desert riparian, etc. Prefers rocky areas with high cliffs. 1Sensitive species reported within 5 miles of the project site. 2Listing is as follows: F = Federal; S = State of California; E = Endangered; T = Threatened; R = Rare; FP = Fully Protected; BCC = Bird of Conservation Concern; SSC = State Species of Special Concern. CRPR = California Rare Plant Rank: IA-presumed extinct; 1B -rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere; 2A-rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere; 2B -rare, threatened, or endangered in California hut more common elsewhere; 3 -more information needed; 4 - watch list for species of limited distribution. Extension codes: .1 -seriously endangered; .2 -moderately endangered; .3 -not very endangered. 3Potential to Occur is assessed as follows. None: Species is either sessile (e.g. plants) or so limited to a particular habitat that it cannot disperse on its own (e.g. fairy shrimp), and habitat suitable for its survival does not occur on the project site; Not Expected: Species moves freely and might disperse through or across the project site, but suitable habitat for residence or breeding does not occur on the project site; Low: Suitable habitat is present on the project site but is oflow quality and no sign of the species was observed during surveys, however the species cannot be excluded with certainty; High: Suitable habitat occurs on the project site and the species has been recorded recently on or near the project site, but was not observed during surveys for the current project; Presumed Present: The species was observed during biological surveys for the current project and is assumed to occupy the project site. Presumed Absent: Valid protocol surveys for the species were negative and the species is assumed to not occupy the site. B-13