GPA240009 / PPT240010 - Rangel Steel

Project GPA240009 / PPT240010 involves the development of a 30.72-acre site in Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California, for Rangel Steel Erectors, a steel fabrication business. The scope of work includes the construction of a 24,904-square-foot industrial building and a 3,130-square-foot office building, with an anticipated staff of eight employees. Site improvements consist of parking, landscaping, and street improvements at the Rio Del Sol Road frontage, as well as the installation of necessary infrastructure and utility connections. Comprehensive environmental and technical assessments have been conducted to ensure project feasibility and regulatory compliance. A Phase I and Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment confirmed no significant contamination or recognized environmental conditions. Geotechnical and percolation studies indicate the site is suitable for the proposed buildings and an onsite wastewater treatment system. Hydrology studies have established stormwater management plans, including a levee and infiltration basin to mitigate flooding in FEMA Zone AO. Additionally, the project has undergone a CEQA Initial Study, a biological resources assessment consistent with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, and a cultural resources survey. The County of Riverside is moving toward adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration to address potential impacts on biological and cultural resources.