HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/01/26 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26, 2000 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chamber
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman McNiel Vice Chairman Macias
Com. Mannerino Com. Stewart Com. Tolstoy
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-
controversial They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without
discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for
discussion.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-51 - AMETHYST ESTATES L.P.- The Design Review
of building elevations and detailed site plan for Tentative Tract map
16026 consisting of 18 single family tots on 11.3 acres of land in
the Very-Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre),
located on the west side of Amethyst Street, north of Valley View
Street - APN: 1061-401-03. Related files: Tentative Tract 16026,
Variance 99-01, and Pre-Application Review 99-01. Staff has
prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice
their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman
and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such
opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign
in after speaking
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 98-30 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION - The development of a 5,672 square foot
community center facility on a 0.5-acre parcel of land in the Low
Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the
south side of Feron Boulevard, approximately 150 feet west of
Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-04. Related File: Variance
98-04. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration. (Continued from January 12, 2000)
C. VARIANCE 98-04 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - A
request to reduce the required parking spaces to 14 where the
Development Code requires 76 for a proposed community center
facility consisting of 5,672 square feet on a 0.5 acre parcel of land
in the Low Residential District, located on the south side of Feron
Boulevard, approximately 150 feet west of Hermosa Avenue -
APN: 209-085-04. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 98-30.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT 14875 - MODERN CORPORATION - A
request for an extension of a previously approved tentative tract
map of 36 condominium units on 3.56 acres of land in the Medium
Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the
southeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Church Street - APN:
1077-332-26. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-55 - TRAMMEL CROW AND CO. - The development
of four industrial buildings (Building A - 52,700 square feet,
Building "B" - 215,300 square feet, Building "C" - 421,900 square
feet, and Building "D" - 331,100 square feet) totaling 1,021,000
square feet on 48.93 acres of land in the Minimum Impact Heavy
Industrial District (Subarea 9) of the Industrial Specific Plan located
on the east and west side of Milliken Avenue between Arrow Route
and Jersey Avenue - APN: 229-111-30, 35 through 42, 44, 46, and
57. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-33 - GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
- A request for an extension of an approved Conditional Use
Permit for the addition of an 18,844 square foot metal building to
an existing 33,820 square foot metal building on 3.64 acres of land
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in the General Industrial District (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located at 8814 Industrial Lane - APN: 209-032-30
31, and 32. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
V. NEW BUSINESS
(3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-54 - CABOT - The development of three industrial
buildings totaling 217,210 square feet on 13.73 acres of land in the
(3eneral Industrial District (Subarea 11) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located on the south side of Sixth Street between
Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue - APN: 229-263-56 through
61. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration. (Continued from January 12, 2000)
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items
to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
H. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS - Oral report
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00p. m. adjurounment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard
only with the consent of the Commission.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A
WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IN THE RAINS
ROOM TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 00-01
AND PRE-APPLICA TION REVIEW 99-07.
I, Gaff Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on January 20, 2000, at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga.
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CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
WILLIAM & CYNTHIA PARLIER
9494 Valley View Street
Alta Loma, California 91737
Home: (909)980-5019 / Work: (909)983-1794 Ext. 106
January 25, 2000
The Planning Commission
City of Rancho Cucamonga
RE: Amethyst Estates Proposed Development
~o the Honorable Planning Commission:
We hereby request for consideration on a flooding threat to our home. For 22 years we have
lived at the above address. Twice before our home was flooded, to help prevent flooding we
planted Iow growing, dense bushes in the parkway in order to stop the water when it jumps the
curb on Amethyst.
Due to the lack of connection from Heritage Park to the mountain, the City put a contingency
requiring Amethyst Estates as the developer to extend the community equestrian trail through
our property to Valley View Street. Since this requirement was made of the developer, as we all
know now, through the efforts of the Alta Loma riding Club and the City, the County agreed and
the funds are ready to finish the Demens Creek Primary Loop Trail. Based on the City Trail
Implemenetation Plan, Page 10, Item #3 (see attached copy), on Amethyst Street from
Manzanita Drive north (one block south of Wilson) there is no trail available to connect to.
What would the value of tearing out our landscape, causing us to face the bare ground of the
community trail?
We hope the Commissioners will consider that this is our home. We hope to keep the landscape,
our privacy, and prevent the threat of flooding as long as we can. Please consider removing the
condition requiring the developer to improve the community trail through our property.
Sincerely,
William Parlier
Cynthia Parlier
CC: Dan James, Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Department
Rudy Zeledon, Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department
Allen Brock, Rancho Cucamonga Building & Safety Department
John Wang, Amethyst Estates
of Hillside ). The east side of the street, north of Hillside Road, is less developed and offers ~eater opportunity
for a trail.
"~/(~Amethyst - b, lorth of Banyan, some unu sable parkway exists on alternating sides of the street. However, from
~vlanzanita Drive north, all pedestrians and equ.~,strlans must use the
4. A I~a Loma Channel- This trail orlglnah-~s at theconfluence °f several small streams n°rthwest °f Herin°sa and
Almond, passes through a large Eucalyptus grove (Tract 12902 )and links with the channel service until it reaches
the Alii ]_oma Storm Drain Basin, Just north of Banyan. The County Flood Control District has fenced In the
channel right-of-way which will require negotiation of a joint-use agreement for recreational purposes and
construction of appropriate vehicle barriers in several locations that will allow pedestrian and equestrian access.
5. Wilson - From Amethyst to Alii Loma Channel, a Community Trail exists. From Hermosa east to Deer Creek
Channel, a Community Trail will be installed as development occurs. A private trail exists in the parkway on the
north side of Wilson east of Haven, which Is maintained by the Deer Creek Estates Homeowner's Association.
A bridge across Deer Creek Channel will ultimately be constructed to extend Wilson to the east which should be
designed to accommodate the h-ail.
6. Hillside - East of Haven, most of the land has been developed with provision for trail access in "frontyard"
trails. Unfortunately, the majority of Hillside was developed prior ~ incorporation without provision for trail
access, and the proposed trail route would run through the frontyards of many homes. Hillside is becoming an
ever-increasing traffic and trail corridor, due In large part to the recent completion of Heritage Park on the
southwest comer of Hillside and Beryl. To convert existing road rights-of-way into a usable parkway trail will
be an involved but rewarding ~sk. ..
7. Banyan - This trail forms the southerly boundary of the Equestrian/Rural area in Alta Loma. Short segments
of the Banyan Trail are improved; however, the portion between Sapphire and Amethyst is developed without
trail access. Like Hillside, the conversion of frontyards and corner side yards into a Community Trail will be a
major effort.
8. Beechwood - The Beechwood Trail, which becomes the Wilson Trail east of Beryl, is the first east-west
Community Trail north of Banya n; hence, is a cross-town linkage from the Cucamonga Creek Channel Regional
Trail to the Deer Creek Channel Regional Trail. This trail presently consists of a continuous stretch of private
equestrian easements, except for one lot ( Lot 26 of Tract 9015 ) on the west side of Jasper below the Floyd Stork
Elementary School.
9. Turquoise - See comments under Primary Loop Trail.
10. Beryl - This existing Community Trail follows the east side of Beryl from Hillside north to Almond and
provides an important tinkag~ from the equestrian center at Heritage Park to the Front Line Trail ( via the
Community Trail through Tract 11626 ). Pot lions of the parkway are too narrow ( 7 feet ) or ha ye been overgrow n
with vegetation which forces horsemen out onto the street.
11. Archibald - North of Banyan, the Community Trail exists on the west side up to Wilson where it will continue
northerly until Hillside Road. From Hillside north to Cinch Ring l~ne, there is an 6xisting private trail that could
potentially be acquired for public trail use. As an alternate route, the trail could cross over io the west side just
below Whiriaway Street and continue up to the Front Line Trail. The City is preparing a beautt flcation study for
Archibald which may result in expanded parkways and a potential trailhead at the Ciby limit.
12. Hermosa - From the Alta ]..oma Storm Drain Basins to Wilson, there is an existing parkway trail following
a Eucalyptus windrow. The h-all will be extended along the west side until it joins the Almond Trail. A short,
scenic segment meanders along th~.intermittent creekbed through the Eucalyptus grove at the top of Hermosa
( part of Tract 12902 ).
13. Haven - North of Haven, an expansive parkway includes a riding trail built as part of the Deer Creek
Subdivisions up to the Hillside Channel Regional Trail. To provide a safe and convenient trail system, there will
be a trail on both sides of Haven, north of Wilson.
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,e(~e,,== c~-e{~inlended lo show all Community Trail locationS. A complele map of the
,~,~j ~-~.:t entire Community Trail system Is shown In Figure 2: Hiking & Rldln~l
Trall~ Me~ler Plan.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATEi January 26, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMETAL ASSESEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-61
AMETHYST ESTATES L.P.- The Design Review of building elevations and detailed
site plan for Tentative Tract Map 16026 consisting of 18 single family lots
on 11.3 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units
per acre), located on the west side of Amethyst Street, nodh of Valley View Street
- APN: 1061-401-03. Related files: Tentative Tract 16026, Variance 99-01, and
Pre-Application Review 99-01.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Proiect Density: 1.59 dwelling units per acre
B. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq:
North - Vacant; Flood Control and Very.Low Residential (2-4 dweIling units per acre)
South - Existing Single Family; Very Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
East Existing Single Family; Very Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
West Vacant; San Bernardino Flood Control Channel (Demens Basin)
C. General Plan Desiqnations:
Project Site - Very Low Residenb'al (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
Nodh Flood Control
South - Very Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
East Very Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
West Flood Control
D. Site Characteristics: The project is located on the west side of Amethyst Street, north of Valley
View Street. The site is currently vacant except for vineyard and scrub vegetation. The site
has a natural slope of approximately 8 to 10 percent from north to south, except for
approximately 1.5 acres of land directly adjacent to the western property line, which has slopes
varying from 12 to16 percent. To the east of the site are single family homes that front onto
Amethyst Street. The south side is bordered by single family homes and both north and west
are the San Bernardino County Flood Control Channel and Demens Basin.
ANALYSIS:
A. Backqround: The Planning Commission originally approved this project on January 23, 1991,
under Tentative Tract 13674. Because of the severe impact of the recession in the early
1990's, the applicant was not able to record the Tentative Tract map and develop the project.
The Tentative Tract map and Development Review application, both expired in 1993. In
March of this year, the applicant resubmitted the Tentative Tract map. On July 14, 1999, the
Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract 16026. The applicant has now submitted a
Development Review application for the design of the homes.
ITEM A
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-51 - AMETHYST ESTATES, L.P.
January 26, 2000
Page .2
B. General: The applicant is proposing to construct 18 custom homes that will range in size from
3,845 to 5,215 square feet. The project site will be developed under the Hillside Development
Standards. Grading techniques will be used (i.e., split level foundations and/or stem wall '
construction) to work with existing contours and minimize grading alterations. The site will be
developed as a gated community. The lots are oriented in a north and south configuration,
except for those along the western property line, which are oriented east to west.
All the proposed custom homes will have different elevation styles with an American Tudor
design concept. There are 18 different color and materiel schemes (brick veneer and cultured
stones) proposed. Front yard landscaping is being provided a~ required by the Hillside
Development Ordinance, Enriched paving bands that incorporate materials used on the
homes are being provided along the driveways to mitigate their length and visibility.
Private walls are proposed to be precision block with stucco over. The stucco colors were
recommended to match the colors used on the homes. The wall along Amethyst Street is
proposed to be stucco with field stone pilasters and a brick and wrought iron entry gate.
C. Desiqn Review Committee: The Committee (McNeil, Fong) reviewed the project on
November 16, 1999, and recommended approval subject to conditions which have been
added to the Resolution. For your reference the Design Review Committee meeting Action
Agenda and minutes have been attached (Exhibit "H").
D. Gradinq Review Committee: The Grading Committee reviewed the project on November 16,
1999, and recommended approval subject to conditions contained in the attached Resolution.
The project is in compliance with all applicable Hillside Development Standards.
E. Neiqhborhood Meetinq: On December 7, 1999, a neighborhood meeting was
held by the applicant to allow fieighbors within the immediate vicinity of the project an
opportunity to review the proposed design of homes. The residents did not object to the
proposed design of homes; however, some did have concern about their views being blocked
by some of the proposed two-story homes along the south boundary of the project site. The
applicant informed the residents that the proposed homes, along the south boundary of the
project site, are being proposed to be one and half-story design to help preserve the view
corridors as much as possible. Further, the proposed house setbacks range from 45 feet to
54 feet along the south tract boundary, which exceeds the required 30-foot setback. Other
residents expressed their concerns about not having access to the proposed private local
feeder trail on the south property boundary of the project site. The applicant informed the
residents that his attorney is working on drafting a document that would provide the ability for
those residents who want access to the private trail to join the association of the proposed
private community and contribute to the cost of maintenance of the trial. Staff is also working
the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to extend the public Community Trail around
Demens Basin to Amethyst Street.
F. Environmental Assessment: The applicant prepared Part I of the Initial Study and staff
completed Part II of the Environmental Checklist. Staff feels the project will not have a
significant adverse environmental impact. The environmental conditions within the project
area have not appreciable changed since the Tentative Tract map was approved on July 14,
1999. Therefore, the same mitigation measures that were adopted for the Tentative Tract
map are recommended with the application. If the Commission concurs, then the issuance
of a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be in order.
pLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-51- AMETHYST ESTATES, L.P.
Janua~ 26,2000
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FACTS FOR FINDING: The project is consistent with the requirement of the Development Code,
including the Hillside Development Ordinance, and the General Plan. The project will not be
detrimental to adjacent properties or cause significant environmental impacts.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
.Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planing Commission approve the Design Review
of Tentative Tract 16026 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit"A" Location Map
Exhibit "B" Site Utilization Map
Exhibit "C" Site Plan
Exhibit "D" Grading Plan
Exhibit "E" Landscape Plan
Exhibit "F" Equestrian Plan
Exhibit "G" Elevations
Exhibit "H" Design Review Committee Agenda Dated November 16, 1999
Exhibit "1" Initial Study
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
; 9:30 p.m. Rudy Zeledon November 16, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-51 - AMETHYST ESTATES LP. - The Design Review of building
elevations and detailed site plan for Tentative Tract Map 16026 'consisting of 18 single family lots
on 11.3 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre), located west
side of Amethyst Street, nodh of ValleyView Street- APN: 1061-401-03. Related files: 'I-[' 16026,
VAR 99-01, and PAR 99-01.
Backqround: This project was originally approved by the Planning Commission on May 25, 1988,
~nder Tentative Tract 13674. Because to the severe impact of the recession in the early 1990's,
the applicant was not able to record the Tentative Tract Map and develop the project. On May 25,
1993, the Tentative Tract Map and Development Review application expired. In march of this year,
the applicant resubmitted the Tentative Tract Map. On July 14, 1999, the Planning Commission
approved Tentative Tract 16026. The applicant has now submitted a Development Review
Application for the design of the homes.
Desiqn Parameters: The project is located on the west side of Amethyst Avenue, nodh of Valley
View Street. The site is currently vacant except for vineyard and scrub vegetation. The site has
a natural slope of approximately 8 to10 percent from north to south, except for approximately
1.5 acres of land directly adjacent to the western property line, which has slopes varying from
to16 percent. To the east of the site are single family homes that front on to Amethyst Street.
~e south side is bordered by single family homes and both north and west are the San Bernardino
"' County Flood Control Channel and Demens Basin.
The project site is proposed to be developed under the Hillside Development Standards. Grading
techniques will be used (i.e., split level foundations and/or stem wall construction) to work with
existing contours and minimize grading alterations. The site will be developed as a gated
community with a private loop street, w. hich has a reduced right-of-way of 40 feet and a street width
of 36 feet. The lots are oriented in a nodh and south configuration, except for those along the
western property line, which are oriented east to west. Lot sizes within the subdivision will range
from 20,070 lo 48,960 square feet with an average lot size of 23,872 square feet. The applicant
is proposing to construct 18 custom homes, which will range in size from 3,845 to 5,215 square
feet. All the proposed houses have different elevations styles, with an American Tudor design
concept. There are 18 different color and materiel schemes (brick veneer and cultured stones}
proposed.
Staff Comments.: The following comments are intended Io provide an outline for Committee
discussion;
Maior Issues: The following broad issues will be on the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. The proposed "Napa Valley Fieldstone" on house plan 1, is not acceptable. Artificial stone
that resembles the river rock native to this area is not acceptable. If river rock is proposed,
it must be natural. Staff recommends the use of cultured stone such cobblefield or Limestone
stone, to replace the proposed "Napa Valley Fieldstone."
DRC COMMENTS .~'"' '
DR 9~-51 - AMETHYST ESTATES L.P.
NoVember 16, 1999
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Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. The proposed slump stone wall, along Amethyst Street shall be replaced with precision block
wall with stucco over, to better compliment the river rock pilasters and brick walls along both
sides of. the wrought iron entrance gates.
2. The return walls 'beb,veen homes should be precision block with stucco over. The stucco
color should be either neutral, or should match the color used on the homes.
3. All proposed river rock pilaster shall be constructed using natural river rock.
4. The proposed paving bands in driveways should match the stone and brick materiel which
are being used on the home.
5. The me[al roof' of' the dormer on house Plan 13 (Lot13), shall be painted to compliment the
color of the roof.
Staff Recommendations: Staffrecommends the Design Review Committee approve the project
wilh the above identified design issues placed.~s conditions of' approval.
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff. Planner: Rud¥ Zeledon
The Commitlee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to staff's comments with
the following revisions:
1. On proposed paving bands in driveways, a slamped paver product may be used.
2. The metal roof dormer on house Plan 13 (Lot 13), shall be painted to match the stucco color
of the house.
"' ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
c,~o,~a.choCuc.mo.,a (Part I - Initial Study)
(909) 477-2750
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided ~.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT ~3E PROCESSEO, Please note that il is/he responsibility of lhe applicant lo ensure
that the application is complete at/he time of submittal: City staff will not be available lo perform work required Io provide missing
information.
ApplicationNumberforthoprojecttowhichthisfon'npertain$: T.T.H. 13674
Project Tit/o: Amethyst Estates
Name & Address o[projecl ownor($); Chih-Chung wang 8316 Red Oak Street # 201
AmethystjEstates L.P., General Partner
Namo& Address o[ dovoloper or projocl spon$oc
Mighty Development Inc. John Wang President
Contact Pec3on & Address: John Wan~
8316 Red Oak Street #201 Rancho Cucamonqa, CA 91730
Telephone Number'. 909- 312 - 3 350
Name & Address of person preparing this form (if di[[orent [rom above):
Telephone Number:
.age,
INITSTD 1 .WPO - 4/96
Information fndicated by aste~fsk (') is not required of non-constroction CUP's unless olhe~vise requested by staff.
· 1) Provide a full scale i8- I/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site. and indicate the
site boundades. ~ ~,.-(-.'~-~.~n~-~.~ 2~
2) Provide a SOl of color photographs which show representative views ~ tho silo from the nodh. south, east and west;
views into and [~m the site from Iho pdmary access points which serve tho silo; and representative views of significant
features (n)m lbo site. Include a map showing Iocalion of each photograph.
3) P[ojectLocation(dosc/fbo): North of Valley View Street on Amethyst Street
4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if nocossaq~):
APN~ 10~1-401-03
'5) Gross Site ,Ama (ac/sq. ft.): 11.29 Acres
'6) Net Silo Ama (Iotal slto slzo m,nus omo of public strools & proposed do~icatlons): 11.29 Acres
7) Descdbo any proposed general p/on amendmenl or zone change which would affoc{ the project site (attach additional shoot
if necessary:
None
8) Include a description of all permits which will bo necessary [rom tho City of Rancho Cucarnonga and other governmental
agencies in on,or to fully implomonl Iho pcojoct:
Tentative Map
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g) Descdbe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including infom~ation on topography, soil stability, plants
and an~nala, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Desc,'fbe any existing struclures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the stroctures. Attach photographs of significant features desc~bed. In addition.
site all sources of in[orrnalion (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies biot!c and archeological surveys, traffic studies):
Subject property with 8-12% slope towards south, Right now the land is
vacant without plants or trees.
I O) Descdbo the known cultural and/or historical aspects of tile site. Site all sources of information (books, published reports and
oral history):
N/A
11) Ooscdbo any noise aouroes end their levels that pgw affect tho site (aircraft, roedwey noise, etc.) and how they will effect
proposed uses:
N/A
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12) Describe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate descdpllon of the site in ten"ns of ultimate use which
will result from Ihe prosed pro]ect. Indicate if them are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur
with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
18 Single Family Home, Grading, Street and utility to be finished in one time
13) D~scdb~ ~he sun~unding prope/1i~s~ inc~ud~ng in~n~nat~n ~n p~nts ~nd anim~s ~nd any cu~ur~ histodcal, or scenic ospocl$.
Indicate tho typo of land uso (residential. conlmorcial, etc.), intensity of lend uso (one-family. opa,~monl houses, shops.
department stores, etc.) and scale of development (height. frontage, setback, rear yard. etc.):
East = 1/2 Acre single family home
South = 1/2 Acre single family home
North & West + Vacant land belongs to county flood cgn~rQ1
14) ~vH~ the prop~s~d pr~ec~ chan~ ~h~ pa~em~ sca~e ~r cha~cter ~ th~ sun~und~ng g~ne~ ~re~ ~f th~ p~i~ct?
NO
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15) Indicatethe~peofsh°d-ten"nand~ng'tec~nn°iset°begenerete~ ~cludingsou~eandamount. Howwillthesenoiselevels
affects~acentp~pediesandon-siteuses. Whatmethodsofsoundproofingare proposed?
Short tern - oradinq~ construction nQi~e - t~ be mi~ig~ hy
following building code requirement. Long term - household and residents traffic noise
'16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees: None
17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into which the site drains: N/A
18) Indicate expected amount o[ water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further cladlTcation, please contact
tho Cucamonga County Walor Dislfict at 987.2591.
a. Residential(gal/day) lOt800/day Peaku$o(gal/Day). 21,600/da.v
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal~day/ac) _ Peak uso (gal~rain/ac)
19) Indicate proposed method o[ sewage disposal. 'K . Septic Tank Sewer. I! septic tanks are proposed, attach
percolation tests. If discharge to a sanita,'y sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates). For fudher cladlication, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Oistdct at 987.2591.
a. Residential (gal~day)
b. Commercial, find. (gal/day/ac)
E IDENTIA PR E T ·
20) Number of residontial units: 18
~)otached (indicate rengo of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size: 20,070 SF to 48,960 SF
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(indicate whether units am rental or [or sale units): Uni t~s are fo:c s =~le
21) Anticipated range of sale pdces and/or mnts:
SalePdca(s) $ 450.000 to $ 750,000
Rent (per month)
22) Specify number of bed~ooms by unil type: 4 to 6 beclrooms each home
23) Indicale anticipated household size by unil lype: 3. to 5 oeople oar unit
24) Indic~lo I/lo expected number of school children who will bo msidlng wilhln tho project: Conlect the appmpdeto School
Distdcl$ as shown in AItachmenl B:
a. Elementaq~: [1 students
b. JuniorHigh: 11 ~t-~nt'~
c. SeniorHigh 4 stuclent$
COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS bl/A
25) Descdbe ~ype ~f use(s) and ma~r ~uncIi~n($) ~f c~mm~n:i~ ind~stda~ ~r in$tiIuIi~n~ u$es:
26) Total floor ama of commercial, indus#fei, or instilulionol uses by lypo:
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27) Indicat~ hours of operation:
28) Number of employees: Total:
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Providebreakdownofanticipatedj~bc~assi~cati~ns~inc~udingwageandsa~aryrang~s~asw~~~as~nindica~i~n~~therat~
of hire for each classification (attach addilional shoot if necessary):
30) Estimation o! the number of workers to be hi[ed that cun~ntly reside in the City:
'31) For commercial and industrfal uses only, indicate tho source, typo end amount o! airpollution emissions. (Data should bo
vefilTed through tho South Coast Air Quality Management District. at (818) 572-6285):
32) Have the water, sewer, fire. and flood control agencies serving tho project been contacted to determine their ability to provide
adequate service to the proposed project? If $o, please indicate their response.
This project has been approved 1988, Ail response is in the City File
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33) In the known history of Ihls properly, has them been any use. storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic matedals include, but am not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
herbiciWes; fuels, oils. solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the mate. dais and descdbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use. if
known.
NO
34) Will Ihe proposod project involve the temporary or long-tom! use, storage or dischargo of hazardous and/or toxic
materials, including but not limited {o those examples listed above? ff yes. provide an inventory of ell such materials lo be
used and proposed malhod of disposal, The location of such uses, along with tho storage and shipment amos, shall bo
shown and labeled on the application plans.
I hereby certify Ihat Iho slatomon{s [urnlshed above and in tho attached exhibits prasen! tho data and infon'notlon roqulrad [or
adequate evaluation of lhis projocl to tho bosl of my ability, that the facts, slatomonls, and infom~atlon presented ara true and
correct lot ho bast of my knowledge end belief. I [urthor under, land Ihal additlonol information may bo mqukod lo bo submitted
before an adequalo ovaluatlon can bo mode by Iho City of Rancho Cucamongo.
Dote: Signature:
Tit/e:
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1, Project File: Development Review 99-51 for Tentative Tract 16026- Amethyst Estates L.P.
2. Related Files: Tentative Tract 13664 and Variance 99-01
3. Description of Project: The Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for
Tentative Tract map 16026 consisting of 18 single family lots on 11.3 acres of land in the
Very-Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of
Amethyst Street, north of Valley View Street - APN: 1061-401-03.Related files 3-]' 16026,
Variance 99-01, and PAR 99-01.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Amethyst Estates L.P,
8316 Red Oak Street, Suite # 201
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
5. General Plan Designation: Very-Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre)
6. Zoning: Very-Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre)
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
North Vacant; Flood Contrbl and Very-Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
South Existing Single Family; Very-Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
East - Existing Single Family; Very-Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
West- Vacant; San Bernardino Flood Control Channel (Demens Channel)
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Rudy Zeledon
Planning Assistant
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: Cucamonga County Water District
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The e~vironmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorl~orated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning ( ) Transpodation/Cimulation ( ) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing ( ) Biological Resources (x) Utilities and Service Systems
(x) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (x) Aesthetics
( ) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources
(x) Air Quality (x) Noise ( ) Recreation
() Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
~ud,~lpdon, Planning Assistant
2000
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL-IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies
adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? ( ) ( ) (X)
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d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposah
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major infrastructure)? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ( ) ( (X)
h) Expansive soils? ( ( ) ( (X)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
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Comments:
The site will be graded to accommodate the proposed structure, trails, and streets.
Grading will be conducted under supervision of a licensed surveyor or civil engineer to
ensur~ compliance with applicable regulations. The impact is not considered significant.
4. WATER. Wi//the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ( ) (X) ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved
oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
0 Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or ~vithdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) Paving and hardscape necessary to accommodate the project will result in increased
runoff from the site. Drainage will be conveyed to existing facilities which have been
designed to handle the flows.
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5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) (X) ( )
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) (X) ( )
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a, b)Air quality impacts may occur during the site preparation including grading and
equipment exhaust as it is used onsite. Major sources of emissions during this phase
include exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and fugitive dust
generated as a result of construction vehicles and equipment traveling over exposed
surfaces, as well as soil disturbances by grading filling. NOX and PM10 levels will be
exceeded on a daily basis during construction. The following mitigation measures will
be required to reduce short term construction impacts to a less-than significant level:
1) The Construction Contractor shall select the construction equipment used
onsite based on Iow emission factors and high energy efficiency. The
Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statemen~ that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2) The Construction Contractor shall utilize electric or diesel-powered
equipment in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3) The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
During smog season (May through October), the overall length of the
construction period should be extended; thereby, decreasing the size of the
area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles and equipment operating at
the same time.
4) The Construction Contractor shall support and encourage ride-sharing and
transit incentives for the construction crew.
5) Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on site and
kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed below.
a) During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation
of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used
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to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each
day's activities cease.
b) During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used
to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust
from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would include wetting down
such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the
day, and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour.
c) After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is completed; the
entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by pickup of
the soil until the area is paved or otherwise developed so that dust
generation will not occur.
d) Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or
treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
e) Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials and/or construcion
debris to or from the site shall be tarped from the point of origin.
6) The Construction Contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-coated
natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC coating, and
coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer efficiency, such as
high volume Iow pressure .(HVLP) spray method, or manual coating
applications such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel, spatula, dauber, rag or
sponge.
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal
result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
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g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
The project will result in the partial improvement of Amethyst Street, as well as construct[on
of a private interior loop street.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in
impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
b) Locally designated species (e.g.,.' heritage trees, ( () ) (X)
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., ( () ) (X)
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and vernal () () () (X)
pool)?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
Comments:
The project site is currently vacant except for former vineyard and sparse vegetation. The site
has been recently cleared for weed abatement as a fire prevention measure. The soil and
vegetation on the site has been disturbed from annual discing; therefore, the site does not
contain intact sage scrub or chaparral vegetation, which has been identified as natural
habitat for the California Gnatcatcher and Kangaroo Rat.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region
and the residents of the State? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous
substances (including, but not limited to: oil,
pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Possible interference with an emergency response () () () (X)
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
hazard?
d) Exposure of people to exis~ting sources of potential ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
health hazards?
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
grass, or trees?
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (×)
Comments:
a) The project will increase existing noise levels since the site is currently vacant. The
project is not expected to increase noise levels beyond anticipated limits. The impact is
not considered significant.
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11, PUBLIC SERVICES, Would the proposal have an effect
upon or result in a need for new or altered government
services in any of the fo/lowing areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. W~uld the proposal
result in a need for new systems or supplies or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
e) As a condition of the tract approval, the applicant will be required to provide a 10-foot
wide drainage easement on the vacant lot adjacent to the southwest corner of the
project site for a storm drain. On-site drainage will be directed westerly from the site
through the vacant lot within the drainage easement. The resulting impact on services
in not ~ikely to be significant.
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13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
Comments:
c) New light and glare will be created since the site is currently vacant. The project is not
expected to increase light or glare beyond anticipated limits. The impact is not
considered significant.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposah
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
15. RECREATION. Would the proposah
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal, or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time. Long-term impacts will () () () (X)
endure well into the future.)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have !mpacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the effects of
( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
probable future projects.) -
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
indirectly?
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(X) General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
(X) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(X) Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract 16026 (adopted July 14, 1999)
MITIGATION MEASURES
See Section 5 above.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where dearly no significant environmental effects would
Occur.
Signature: Date:
Print Name and Title:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code,
Project File No.: Development Review 99-51 Public Review Period Closes: January 26, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Amethyst Estates L.P.
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the west side of Amethyst Street, north of Valley
View Street - APN: 1061-401-03.
Project Description: The Design Review of building elevalJons and detailed site plan for Tentafive Tract map
16026 consisting of 18 s~ngle family lots on 11.3 acres of land in the Very-Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling
units per acre). Related files: Tentative Tract 16026, Variance 99-01, and Pre-Application Review 99-01.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed NegalJve Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive {909) 477-2750 or Fax {909) 477-2847,
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
January 26, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 99-51, LOCATED IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (0-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) ON THE WEST SIDE OF
AMETHYST STREET, NORTH OF VALLEY VIEW STREET - AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1061-401-03.
A, .Recitals.
1. Amethyst Estates L.P. has filed an application for the approval of Development Review
No. 99-51, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 26th day of January 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites pdor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on January 26, 20~00, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to properly located on the west side of Amethyst Street,
north of Valley View Street with a street frontage of 666.51 feet and lot depth of 858.33 feet and is
presently unimproved; and
b. The propedies to the north of the subject site are vacant and are a part of the San
Bernardino Flood Control Channel, the properties to the south and east consist of single family
homes; and
c. The proposed Development Review application has been reviewed by the Design
Review, Technical, and Grading Committees and approved subject to the condition contained within
this resolution; and
d. The proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
e. The proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
f. The proposed design, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to propedies or
improvements in the vicinity.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-51-Amethyst Estates L.P.
January 26,2000
Page 2
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the distdct in which the site is located; and
c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code; and
d. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set fodh in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set fodh below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planninq Division
1) All conditions of Resolution No. 99-65 approving Tentative Tract Map
No. 16026 shall apply.
2) The proposed "Napa Valley Fieldstone" on house Plan 1, is not
acceptable. Adificial stone that resembles the dver rock native to this
area is not acceptab~'e. If dver rock is proposed, it must be natural.
Staff recommends the use of cultured stone such cobblefied or
limestone stone to replace the proposed "Napa Valley Fieldstone."
3) The proposed slumpstone wail, along Amethyst Street shall be replaced
with precision block wall with stucco over, to better compliment the dver
rock pilasters and brick walls along the both sides of the wrought iron
entrance gates.
4) The return walls between homes should be precision block with stucco
over. The stucco color should be either neutral, or should match the
color used on the homes.
5) All proposed dver rock pilasters shall be constructed using natural dver
rock.
6) The proposed paving bands in driveways should match the stone and
brick materiel, which are being used on the home. A stamped paver
product may be used.
7) The metal roof of the dormer on house Plan 13 (Lot 13) shall be painted
to compliment the color of the house.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-51- Amethyst Estates L.P.
January 26,2000
Page 3
8) - All gates accessing local equestrian trails from private yards shall be a
· minimum of 5 feet wide.
9) The equestrian gates fronting Amethyst Street for the nodhern and
southern trails shall conform to Standard Drawing No. 1006(C), which
inctudes a 10-foot 6-inch width gate and step through detail. The trail
in the middle of the tract shall not have a gate, but a step-through may
be provided.
10) The local trail around the perimeter of the site shall have masonry wall
along the interior side of the trail. The outside properly line should be
fenced with two rail peeler logs along the south boundary per Standard
Drawing No. 1011. The trail along the west and nodh tract boundaries
may have chain link fence at the outside edge only if required by San
Bernardino County Flood Control District.
En~ineerinq Division
1) All applicable conditions of Approval of Resolution No. 99-65 approving
Tentative Tract Map No. 16026 shall apply.
Environmental Mitiqated Measures i
Air quality impacts may occur during the site preparation including grading
and equipment exhaust as it is used on-site. Major sources of emissions
during this phase include exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and
equipment and fugitive dust generated as a result of construction vehictes
and equipment traveling ove_r exposed sudaces, as well as soil disturbances
by grading filling. NOx and PM10 levels will be exceeded on a daily basis
dudng construction. The following mitigation measures will be required to
reduce impacts to a less-than significant level:
1) The Construction Contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on site based on Iow emission factors and high energy efficiency.
The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2) The Construction Contractor shall utilize electdc or diesel-powered
equipment in-lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3) The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use. During smog season (May through October), the overall
length of the construction pedod should be extended; thereby,
decreasing the size of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles
and equipment operating at the same time.
4) The Construction Contractor shall suppod and encourage ride-sharing
and transit incentives for the construction crew.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-51- Amethyst Estates L.P.
January 26,2000
Page 4
5)· Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on site
· and kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed
below:
a) During clearing, grading, eadh moving, excavation, or
transpodation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and
to create a crust after each day's activities cease.
b) During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be
used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to
prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would
include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds 15
miles per hour.
c) After clearing, grading, eadh moving, or excavation is completed;
the entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by
pick up of the soil until the area is paved or otherwise developed
so that dust generation will not occur.
d) Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept
moist, or treated with soii binders to prevent dust generation.
e) Trucks transpoding soil, sand, cut or ill{ materials and/or
construction debris to or from the site shall be tarped from the
point of origin.
6) The Construction Contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-
coated natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC
coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer
efficiency, such as high volume Iow pressure (HVLP) spray method, or
manual coating applications such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel,
spatula, dauber, rag or sponge.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall cedify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-51-Amethyst Estates L.P.
January 26,2000
Page 5
I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of January 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of RanCho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Development Review 99-51
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and
when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide .focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance i~rocedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project planner
oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly and
proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that depadment.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covedng all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. An MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be repoded. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the depadment having the odginal authority for processing the
project. Repods will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate wdtten approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Repoding Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City depadment at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City depadment has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after wdtten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold cedificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all.mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Depadment. The
Depadment shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and repod on the ~itigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with
a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
resuIts to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director pdor
to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART Ill)
Project File No.: Development Review 99-51 ('l-r 16026) Applicant: Amethyst Estates
initial Study Prepared by: Rudy Zeledon Date: January 4, 2000
Quality, ,., ......... ...... . .,~...~ ..... :.. .......... . ~. .,',,. ~ ....... · ......... ...?..?' :. ~, ~... ~, , .~:, -
Selection of Iow-emission construction equipment. CP/BO B/C Plan check CIA 2/4
Utilization of electric or diesel-powered equipment CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
where feasible
Grading Plans state equipment shut off when not in CP/BO C Plan check C 2
use. Extend construction period during smog season , ,
(May-October)
Ride sharing & transit incentives encouraged for CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
construction crew · ·
Dust control measures to be utilized CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
Utilization of pre-coated building materials, where CP/BO B/C Ongoing C/A 4
possible, and Iow-emission application methods
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person · . . ,}..~!.'.~ Monitoring Frequency : · :' . Method o! Verification '~ : .... '. Sanctions · . , ,'~ · .~ : :'.~..
CDD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Oevelopmenf A - On-site Inspection 1 * Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Planner or designee B - prior To Construcflon B - Other Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construclion C - Plan Check 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO - Building Official or designee O - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports / Sludies I Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Development Review 99-51 for Tentative Tract 16026
SUBJECT: Construction of 18 single family homes
APPLICANT: Amethyst Estates L.P.
LOCATION: West side of Amethyst Street north of Valley View Street
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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A. General Requirements
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its ___/ /
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Cour~ costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate At its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all ~ j
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or DevelopmentJDesign Review approval shall expire if /.~j
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the
date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1, The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, the
Development Code regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all __/_._/
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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3. O(~cupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code .__/ /.__
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy,
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for ._.j !
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6, Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development /.--J
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
8. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
9. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and /___/
weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City
Planner review and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior
to approval of street improvement and grading p!ans. Developer shall upgrade and construct
all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements.
a. Local Feeder Trails (i.e., private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced /.__/
with two-rail, 4-inch Iodgepole "peeler' logs to define both sides of the easement;
however, developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material.
b. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as /_---/
veterinarians or hay deliveries, £ncluding a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance
may be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs.
C, Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5% at the downstream end of a trail for a
distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from /.--.J
reaching the street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official.
d. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard. Grade access from corral to
trail with a maximum slope ot 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet. /--J
10. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the /___/ ..
equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met.
Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the
necessity of appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to
the CC&Rs.
11. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Adicles of Incorporation of the /
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer, The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning
Division a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and
every year and whenever said information changes.
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12. Al~'parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property / /
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape m~intenance shall be submitted for City Ptanner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
13. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of ! /
all lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
14. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double ! !
wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the
adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all
contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing wails/fences
along the project's perimeter.
15. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each / /
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two '/z-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
16. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. .__j !
17. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link / /
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
18. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. / /
19. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. / /
20. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be / /
manufactured products.
D. Building Design
1. All dwellings shall have the front, s~de and rear elevations upgraded with architectural / /
treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowner's Association shall be submitted for / /
City Planner and Building Officia~ review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
3. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or /
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth _j /
from back of sidewalk.
2. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street. .__j /
3. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and ..__/ /
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
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F. Landscaping
1. A detailed I~ndscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home / /
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building
permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than / /
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be instaIIed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or / /
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-
gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover.
In addition, slope banks in excess ol 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall
also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. ol slope area. Trees and
shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to solten and vary slope plane. Slope planting
required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the
developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be _._/ /
continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each
individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units,
an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in
satisfactory condition.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the ._.j /.
Development Code and/or Hillside Ordinance. This requirement shall be in addition to the
required street trees and slope planting.
6. The final design of the perimeter pa_rkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be _.._/ /
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, ._~ /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
8. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of /__/
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
G. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of /.__/
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $712.00, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents
shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
2. In those instances requiring long term monitoring (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy), ! /.__
the applicant shall provide a written monitoring and reporting program to the City Planner prior
to issuance of building permits. Said program shall identify the reporter as an individual
qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented.
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H. Other Agencies
1. T'he applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and ___/ /
location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for 'mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: .~/ L
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils .~/ /
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. / /.~
4. Contractors must show prool of S~'ate and City licenses and Workers' Compensation / /
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
J. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be / /
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the
Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to / /.~
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation /.~/
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday /~
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
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K, New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances
considering qse, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s). /.~J
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. ! /.~
4. Roofing materials shall be Class 'A.' I I
L. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City ! !
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to / /
pedorm such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the ___/ /
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits, _~/ /
5. As a custom-lot subdivision, the following requirements shall be met:
a. Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all on- /.~j
site drainage facilities necessary for dewatering all parcels to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Division prior to tiqal map approval and prior to the issuance of
grading permits.
b. Appropriate easements for safe disposal of drainage water that are conducted onto or / /.
over adjacent parcels, are to be delineated and recorded to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Division prior to issuance of grading and building permits.
c. On-site drainage improvements, necessary for dewatering and protecting the ! /
subdivided properties, are tq'be installed prior to issuance of building permits for
construction upon any parcel that may be subject to drainage flows entering, leaving,
or within a parcel relative to which a building permit is requested.
d. Final grading plans for each parcel are to be submitted to the Building and Safety ! /
Division for approval prior to issuance of building and grading permits. (This may be
on an incremental or composite basis).
e. All slope banks in excess of 5 feet in vertical height shall be seeded with native /
grasses or planted with ground cover for erosion control upon completion of grading
or some other alternative method of erosion control shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Building Official. In addition a permanent irrigation system shall be
provided. This requirement does not release the applicant/developer from
compliance with the slope planting requirements of Section 17.08.040 I of the
Development Code.
6. In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the __/ /
standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17.24.070,
7. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for /.__j
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
SC -17-J99
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Project No, DR 9~J-51
Como~e~ Dale
APPLICANT ' SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The /__/
developer shall commence, padicipate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced,
participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a
fire station to serve the development.' The CFD shall be formed by the District and the
developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1,750 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b) /..__/
(Increase).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire departmen /. /
personnel prior to water plan approval
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, ~ /
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e.,
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required __/ /
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch
riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet
this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and
model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be /
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots~shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to
final inspection. /
7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. /.~.J__
8. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per 'plan page' microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho / /.__
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
X $132 for Single Family Residential Tract (per phase).
9. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC,
UFC, UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
10. Project is located in a high fire hazard area and is subject to special wildland/urban interface /_.._/
hazard mitigation requirements. Such requirements may include requirements related to
vegetation management plans, special construction enhancements, emergency access, water
supply, automatic fire extinguishing systems, and other special requirements. AN EXTRA
SET OF PLANS IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING AND SAFETY
DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTAL. THE BUILDING AND
SAFETY DEPARTMENT COORDINATES ALL PLAN SUBMITTALS AND WILL FORWARD
THE EXTRA SET TO THE FIRE PREVENTION NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT FOR FIRE
PLAN REVIEW. If you have any questions regarding your plan review in fire, please contact
the Fire Prevent[on New Construction Unit located in the Building and Safety Department at
(909) 477-2730.
SC-12/99 ~'~' ~
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Project No. DR 99-51
Comolefion Date
APPLICANT ~HALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
N. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be iristalled on all sliding glass doors.
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are /.__/
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. / L
O. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be / /.__.
lifted from frame or track in any manner.
P. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reIlective for j /
nighttime visibility.
SC -12/99
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the city of
I~ancho Cucamonga
Staff Report
DATE: January 26, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FRQM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-30
NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - The development of
a 5,672 square foot community center facility on a 0.5 acre parcel of land in the Low
Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Feron
Boulevard, approximately 150 feet west of Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-04.
Related file: Variance No. 98-04.
VARIANCE 98-04 -NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT-A request to reduce
the required parking spaces to 14 where the Development Code requires 76 for a
proposed community, center facility consisting of 5,672 square feet on a 0.5 acre
parcel of land in the Low Residential District, located on the south side of Feron
Boulevard, approximately 150 feet west of Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-04.
Related file: Conditional Use Permit 98~30.
BACKGROUND: This item was continued from the January 12, 2000, Planning Commission
meeting to allow staff additional time to continue to work with the applicant in resolving projects
issues.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North Rancho Middle School
South - Old Town Park
East Single Family Homes
West Old Town Park
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B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Low Residential (2-4 Dwelling units per acre).
North Elementary School
South- Park
East Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
West Park
C. Site Characteristics: The site is currently improved with on-site paving, sidewalk, curb, and
gutter. There is a single story structure (Northtown Movie Theater) that has been vacant for
about ten years. Bordering the south and east property lines of site, are two existing alleys,
which are proposed to be vacated.
D. Parking Calculations:
Number of Number of
Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces
of Use Footage Ratio Required Provided
Community Center
(Lodge Halls) 5,672 1/75 76 14
TOTAL 7.._~6 1._~4
ANALYSIS:
A. Background: The project site is located where the Northtown Movie Theater currently exists.
The theater was constructed in 1948, as a local movie theater and was used to show Spanish
language films and showcased Hispanic talent from the Los Angeles area. Patrons of the
theater came from the entire region and included the bussing of migrant Zenarjo workers to
enjoy the entertainment. In the 1960s the buildingwas modified and used as a community hall
for community events; e.g., dances, parties, and wedding receptions. In 1997, the City
Council approved Resolution 96-07, designating the theater site as a Point of Historical
Interest. The Point of Historical Interestwas deemed appropriate since the condition and style
of the building did not qualify as a significant architectural resource, but the site and previous
use has some historical significance.
In 1997, Northtown Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) acquired the property with the
goal of reestablishing a community center. It was NHDC's desire that such a goal could be
.reached and a conceptual feasibility study was prepared. The study indicated that the
rehabilitation of the theater would be significantly higher in cost than new construction.
Therefore, NHDC is proposing to demolish the existing theater and construct a new facility.
B. General: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5,672 square foot single story community
center on a 0.5 acre parcel of land. The community center would be odented on a north-south
axis. The entrance to the center will face east and the rear of the building will abut Old Town
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Park. There are 14 on-site parking spaces provided, with ingress and egress off a new drive
approach on Feron Boulevard.
The structural roof trusses from the existing oldtheater, are proposed to be salvaged and
incorporated into the roof design of the proposed community center. The use of wood string
bowed trusses is typical of some historical buildings in the area, such as the Biane Winery
Building on Eighth Street. The building is proposed to have a curved metal roof. The extedor
building material will consist of slump block with a plaster finish. Glass block windows are
proposed on both the east and west sides of the all-purpose room and aluminum storefront
windows, with tinted glazing, are proposed at the entrance and along the northeast corner of
the building. The south end of the center features a courtyard, with a freestanding
trellis/gazebo and 18-inch high masonry seat walls. In conjunction with the Conditional Use
Permit application, the applicant has submitted a Variance request to reduce the number of
required parking spaces needed for the proposed use.
C. Parking Issues: Under Development Code Section 17.12.040(60, the parking requirement
for a private community center (places of assembly) is I parking space for each 75 feet of
gross floor area. The proposed community center is 5,672 square feet; therefore, the number
of parking spaces needed is 76. The applicant has submitted a Variance application,
requesting a reduction in the number of parking spaces required. This parking insufficiency
may result in patrons using the adjoining Old Town Park parking lot, which may conflict with
programmed activities in the park. According to the Uniform Building Code (Chapter 10,
Table- A), the proposed multi-purpose room could have a maximum occupancy of 322 people
for assembly functions such as dancing, and 181 for dining or conference functions, Based
on the City's experience in operating two community centers, the center could generate about
129 cars at 2.5 people per car. Further, the proposed project could create parking conflicts
on Feron Boulevard and on-site ~t the middle school across the street, particularly when
school gets out in the afternoon and during special school events (i.e., PTA meetings, Back
to School Night, etc).
For the past year, staff has worked with the applicant in analyzing various parking options.
These options included the acquisition of additional land by purchasing the adjacent properties
to the east of the site, redesigning a smaller building, and even the possibility of land swaps
involving the Old Town Park. After analyzing the various parking options, the applicant has
chosen to enter into an agreement with the Cucamonga School Distdct Board of Trustees, for
the use of 31 parking spaces across the street at the Rancho Middle School (Exhibit "G") to
justify and compensate for a portion of the parking spaces needed on-site. The school
parking will only be used for "special events" I (i.e., weddings, baby showers etc.).
As stated by the applicant, the primary purpose of the community center is to serve the needs
of the Northtown neighborhood and provide programs and educational activities that are much
needed in the Northtown Community. The applicant's intent is to provide community center
I For the purpose of this Conditional Use permit a "special event" is defined as an event that takes
place at the Community Center resulting in a rental agreement with any party or any weekend e~,ent
that is expected to generate a parking demand that exceeds the number of spaces provided on-site.
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programming that will accommodate neighborhood residents on a daily basis (Exhibit "H"). It
is their belief that the Northtown residents will Use the community center primarily through
pedestrian and "drop-ofF' traffic. Special events, which may attract patrons from outside the
neighborhood, would be subject to use of the parking agreement with the school district.
With the appropriate conditions of approval, staff believes that the potential parking impacts
this project may pose to the community can be mitigated to an acceptable level. For the past
two months, staff has been working with the applicant in developing conditions to assure that
the community center will not impact Old Town Park programming (parking), traffic on Feron
Boulevard, and Rancho Middle School activities. Kevin McArdle, Community Services
Director, has also taken part in the development of the conditions and his input and comments
have been incorporated into the conditions. The conditions of approval are structured to
assure that the Community Center will coordinate its program scheduling to avoid conflicts
with the programming at Old Town Park, and the surrounding community. Special events,
which may generate a parking demand that may exceed the number of spaces provided on-
site, will only take place on weekends. It will be the responsibility of NHDC to give the City
written notification no more than 90-calendar days and no fewer than 30-calendar days,prior
to any "special events." In the event that there is a scheduling conflict between a community
center event and Old Town Park programming, the City shall have first priority. The
determination of whether a given weekend event qualifies as a" special event" is at the
discretion of NHDC. However, if the operation of the Community Center creates public safety
or nuisance problems, such as parking impacts, the Conditional Use Permit can be brought
to the Planning Commission for consideration of modifications to the Community Center
activities. NHDC, has demonstrated on past projects their desire and willingness to work with
the City. NHDC has also expressed to staff that they will continue to make a good faith effort
'to acquire additional land, near or adjacent to this property, to increase the amount of on-site
parking. Staff believes that with 'the appropriate conditions of approval, potential parking
impacts this project may pose to thecommunity, can be mitigated to an acceptable level. The
conditions placed on this project will provide a base for communication necessary in solving
potential problems or impacts that may result from the proposed Community Center activities.
D. Park and Recreation Commission: On October 28, 1999, the proposed project was brought
before the Park and Recreation Commission. The project was presented to the Commission
as an informational report and no action was requested. Staff's intent in presenting this
project to the Commission, was to forward any comments or concerns they might have with
the proposed project, to the Planning Commission. Upon review of the project, the
Commission expressed support of the project concept but noted their concerns regarding the
lack of adequate parking which could create potential safety hazards and impact parking at
Old Town Park. In addition, strong objections to the possibility of alcohol consumption at the
Community Center for weddings or parties was raised, because of the facility's close proximity
to the park. In conclusion, the Commission encouraged the applicant to continue to work with
staff in finding solutions to the issues and concerns raised. The minutes from the meeting
have been attached for your convenience (Exhibit "1").
E. ' Design Review Committee: The Design Review Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Fong) reviewed
the proposed project on November 16, 1999, and recommended approval with conditions,
which have been incorporated into the attached Resolution of Approval. Action comments
have been attached for your convenience (Exhibit "J").
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F. Technical Review Committee: On November 17, 1999, the Technical Review Committee
reviewed the project and determined that, with the recommended special conditions and
standard conditions of approval, the project is consistent with all applicable standards and
ordinances. The Grading Committee recommended conceptual approval of the project, with
conditions, at the November 16, 1999, meeting.
G. Environmental Assessment The applicant has completed Part I of the Initial Study. Staff has
completed Part II of the Initial Study and Environmental Checklist, and has determined that
there could be a significant impact on the environment relative to transportation/circulation,
if proper mitigation is not incorporated into the Conditions of Approval for the project. Proper
mitigation measures relative to all environmental concemshave been incorporated and listed
in the recommended conditions of approval for the project. If the Commission concurs, then
the issuance of a mitigated Negative Declaration would be in order.
H. Findings: Before approving the application, the Planning Commission shall make certain
findings that the following circumstances do apply:
1. That the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
2. That the prOposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located.
3. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. That the proposed use, to~ether with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
VARIANCE ANALYSIS: The applicant has submitted an application requesting a Variance to
reduce the required number of parking spaces to 14 on-site-parking spaces, where the
Development Code requires 76 parking spaces for the proposed use. Under Development Code
Section 17.12.040(60, the parking requirements for a private community center (places of
assembly) is 1 parking space for each 75 feet of gross floor area. The proposed community center
is 5,672 square feet, therefore the number of parking spaces needed is 76. The proposed project
will provide 14 on-site parking spaces.
According to the Development Code Section 17.12.040(D1), parking facilities may be used jointly
with parking facilities for other uses when operations are not normally conducted during the same
hours, or when hours of peak use vary. Therefore, in order to justify and compensate for the
insufficient number of parking spaces needed on-site; the applicant has entered into an agreement
with the Cucamonga School District Board of Trustees, for the use of 31 parking spaces across the
street at the Rancho Middle School. The school parking will only be used for "special events" or
any use that is expected to generate parking demand grater then the number of on-site parking
spaces available. During the weekday activities and non "special event" weekends, the center will
be under parked by 62 spaces, however the Community Center will primarily offer neighborhood-
based programs, which are intended to accommodate patrons on a drop-in basis.
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The purpose of a Variance is to provide flexibility from the strict application of development
standards when special circumstances pertaining to the property such as size, shape, topography,
location, or unusual characteristics would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity and the same district.
FACTS FOR FINDINGS: In considering any request for a Variance, there are a series of findings
under State law that must be substantiated by facts in order to approve the request. They are as
follows:
A. That the strict or literal interpretation and enfomement of the specified regulations would result
in practica/difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the
Development Code..
1. The site and existing building historically was used and functioned as a community hall
for special events. However, the site does not comply with current setback and parking
requirements. The imposing of the required parking ratio for the reconstruction of the
proposed community hall will not be possible. Therefore; it will result in practical
difficulty and unnecessary physical hardship without the variance.
B. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions 'applicable to the
property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other
properties in the same district.
1. The site and existing building is designated as a Point of Historic Interest because of its
cultural and geographical setting and its history as a community center for the Northtown
neighborhood for many years~ Without the variance, the neighborhood would be denied
a much-needed community center and would not have the opportunity to reinstate or
continue the historic use of the site. Therefore; there are unusual circumstances that
do not apply to other properties in the same district.
C. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive
the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district.
1. The reconstruction of the proposed community center will benefit pdmadly the Northtown
neighborhood. The proposed use is unique and without the variance, the Northtown
neighborhood will be denied their privileges.
D. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with
the/imitations on other properties classified in the same district.
1. Because of the uniqueness of the site, being a Historic Point of Interest and a privately
owned community center for the Northtown neighborhood, the granting of the variance
will not set a precedent for other properties in the same district.
E. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or we/fare
or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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1. The proposed community center is an asset to theNorthtown neighborhood and will
provide much needed community programs and recreation opportunities. The granting
of the variance will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood because the
applicant has entered into an agreement with Cucamonga School District to use 31 of
the parking spaces within the school parking area adjacent to the site. Further, there are
conditions of approval regulating the intensity and frequency of the community events
so as to minimize the conflict with the school's events or the Old Town Park
programming. Therefore; the parking impact as a result of the variance will be mitigated
to an acceptable level.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site. At the request of the Park and Recreation Commission, this
staff report was sent to the Commission for informational purposes.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit 98-32 and Variance 98-04 through the adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval with
Conditions and the issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:RZ:mlg
Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Site Plan/Floor Plan
Exhibit "C" - Elevations
Exhibit "D" - Conceptual Landscape Plan
Exhibit "E" - Applicant's Application Letter
Exhibit "F" - Applicant's Letter dated September 29, 1999
Exhibit "G" - Cucamonga School District Parking Agreement and Parking Site Plan
Exhibit "H" - Tentative Community Center Activity Schedule
Exhibit "1" - Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated October 28, 1999
Exhibit "J" - Design Review Committee Action dated November 16, 1999
Exhibit "K" - Initial Study
Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit 98-30 with Conditions
Resolution Approving Variance 98-04
CUP 98-30 Northtown Community Center
APN: 208-085-04
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NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP.
9999 Feron Blvd., Suite A, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
PETER J.PITASSI, AIA
A. P C H I T E C T
NARRATIVE REGARDING VARIANCE REQUEST
NORTHTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
10071 FERON BLVD.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
In 1997, the Northtown Housing Development Corp. pu{chased a vacant community
building located on a ~A acre site adjacent to Old Town Park and located on the south side
of Feron Blvd. just west of Hermosa Avenue. It was the Board's intent to renovate the
facility for use as a much-needed community center for the Northtown neighborhood.
The Board requested that their consulting architects and engineers review the condition of
the existing building and estimate the cost to renovate the structure as well as advise upon
its condition. The general conclusion of the consulting team was that the existing
building is in very poor condition and in need of significant renovation. Exterior walls
needed structural strengthening to resist seismic loads. The roof diaphragm was
inadequately braced and mechanical/plumbing/electrical systems were all in need of
major repair and renovation. The cost to bring the structure up to current building codes
and address these issues was a considerable sum.
We met with senior members of the Community Development Department to discuss the
options available to the Board and related to this property. It was determined by the
Board that the cost to build a new structure would be less than the cost to renovate the
existing structure, therefore, it was proposed to staffthat a new structure of similar size
be constructed on the site at, er the existing building is razed. We have attached for your
review a letter to Rick Gomez dated October 13, 1997 and his response dated October 28,
1997. These letters indicate that the concept of building a new structure of similar size
on the same site would be consistent with Development Code Section 17.021130.
The proposal which we have submitted indicates a Community Center of similar size to
the existing structure. It meets the Development Code requirements for setbacks and
provides landscaping as well as a courtyard on the south side of the building, however, it
does not meet the Development Code's requirements for onsite parking. Our proposal
indicates 14 onsite parking spaces. This is less than the 23 parking spaces which would
be required by using a ratio of 1 space per 250 gross square feet which is consistent with
community centers built in numerous cities including the Lions East and West
Community Centers in Rancho Cucamonga.
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As was explained to staffin our meetings last year, if the Board were to renovate the
existing stureture and include a courtyard to the south of the building, the maximum
number of parking spaces which could be developed onsite would be 13 or 14.
Therefore, this proposal is not inconsistent with the parking which would be onsite if the
renovation of the existing structure was economically feasible.
Staff suggested that we study the availability of offsite parking such as exists on the
Rancho Middle School site, the Old Town Park site, and.along Feron Blvd. We have
attached a drawing which indicates the available on street parking along Feron Blvd.
from the posted no parking zones to Hermosa Avenue. Feron Blvd. has a 44' width curb
to curb and allows curbside parking along both the north and south sides. We havo
indicated in this drawing that potentially 34 on street parking spaces are available. The
Old Town Park also has 29 stalls available. These spaces plus the 14 spaces provided
onsite indicate a potential count of 77 autos which could be accommodated within close
proximity to the new Community Center. As we mentioned earlier, the Development
Code would normally require 23 spaces for a facility such as this.
It is the intent of the Board to operate this facility for neighborhood based programs
which would accommodate patrons on a drop in basis. The site is located conveniently
for most of the Northtown community and the events which may require additional
parking capacity would be properly programmed and monitored to prevent an
inconvenience to neighboring properties.
We are, therefore, requesting that the Planning Commission grant our request for a
variance regarding the required number ofonsite parking stalls for the reasons stated
above. We believe that the Northtown Housing Development Corp. has demonstrated
their responsible performance over the course of their existence by completing a number
of projects which have been of tremendous benefit to the community. They will accept
responsibility for programming events in a way which will not create a negative impact
upon their neighbors or any surrounding properties. The Northtown Housing
Development Corp. and their Executive Director, Nacho Gracia, wishes to thank the
Planning Staffand Commissioners in advance for their kind consideration of this request.
P'ETER J.PITAS SI, AIA
A- O H I T E C T
September 29, 1999
Mr. Brad Buller
City Planner
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Subject: Northtown Community Center
Dear Brad:
On December 8, 1998 and on behalf of the Northtown Housing Development Corp., we
submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 98-30) regarding the
Northtown Community Center. As part of our application package, we also submitted a
Variance Request (Variance 98-04) which proposed approval for the quantity of onsite
parking stalls indicated on our Site Plan. On January 12, 1999 we received a letter from
Nancy Fong indicating that our application had been found complete and that certain
technical and design issues had been raised by staff for consideration. It was our opinion
then and remains our opinion that the number of onsite parking stalls are appropriate for
the use of this facility and the programming desires which the Northtown Board has
expressed.
Between January of this year and earlier this month, discussions have been held with
yourself, Kevin McArdle, other members of your staff, Naeho Gracia, and myself. We
reviewed numerous alternatives regarding the provision of offsite parking and, at your
suggestion, we contacted the Cucamonga School District to request the use..of a parking
area at the adjacent Rancho Middle School for special "outside events". Our request was
positively received by the Cueamonga School District Board of Trustees and an
agreement was approved at the District's Board meeting of September 23~.
As we continued our analysis of parking options, numerous site plan alternatives were
reviewed. These included the acquisition of additional land, demolition of adjacent
homes, and land swaps involving Old Town Park. After analyzing these v~u'ious
planning schemes, including their conditions upon management of the center, the
Northtown Board ratified their previous conclusion that those alternatives were
unacceptable. They have authorized us to continue the Design Review process with the
hope of achieving the Planning Department's support of our proposal prior to our hearing
before the Planning Commission.
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Mr. Brad Bulk
September 29, 1999
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In consideration of your concerns regarding programming and parking for the
Community Center, the Northtown Housing Development Corporation's Board asks that
you please consider the following proposals:
1. The Board will allow the facility to be utilized for "outside events" such as
wedding receptions, or similar activities. As Naeho has expressed to you on
many occasions, the primary purpose of this facility is to serve neighborhood
needs and programming will be designed to accommodate residents of the
neighborhood on a dally basis. Activities which would attract patrons from
outside of the neighborhood would be considered "outside events" and would be
subject to the parking agreement with the school district.
2. The Northtown Board will commit to coordinating its scheduling of this facility
with the City of Rancho Cucamonga's programming for Old Town Park. As
indicated in our agreement with the school district, "outside events" will not be
held on weekdays or weeknights.
3. The Northtown Board will communicate in writing to the organizers of an
"outside event" that parking will be available in the school parking lot which is
the subject of our agreement with the school district. Patrons of these events will
not be encouraged to park in the parking lot at Old Town Park
4. "Outside events" may be catered by an independent catering company and alcohol
may be served during these events. The Northtown Board will not have a license
to serve alcoholic beverages and if those beverages are served at an outside event,
the catering company must have the appropriate license to do so.
5. The agreement regarding the use of the parking area at Rancho Cucamonga
Middle School has been entered into between the Cucamonga School District's
Board of Trustees and the Northtown Housing Development Corporation's Board
of Directors. It is both group's intent to honor the agreement and there is no
desire at this point for it to be terminated. We cannot assume that either board
will maintain the agreement in perpetuity and we cannot also assume that either
board may desire to terminate the agreement at sometime in the future. As in any
agreement, its life span will be dependent upon the performance of the parties and
it is the Board's intent to honor the terms of the agreement' in a responsible
manner. Therefore, we have no reason to believe that this agreement cannot
remain in place for as long as this facility is in operation.
Mr. Brad Bull,
September 29, 1999
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Brad, as we have indicated for quite some time, both Nacho and the Board of Directors
believes that the Northtown Community Center can and will operate successfully as a
facility which provides programs and educational opportunities for the neighborhood
residents of Northtown. It is the Board's sincere belief that the majority of those
residents will patronize this building without the use of an automobile.
Historically, this site has accommodated a social hall which, for many years, was the site
of numerous community events. The existing building and its adjacent onsite parking
are of approximately the same size and quantity as our proposal. The social hall simply
had no negative impact on the neighborhood but, conversely, was considered a
community asset. Since the building ceased operations and physically deteriorated,
Northtown has been in need ora community center.
The Northtown Board members have demonstrated their ability to perform beyond the
expectations of the City on every project they have undertaken, therefore, they are
requesting the City's support and assistance in allowing the Northtown Community
Center to become a reality.
As always Brad, we appreciate your time and consideration and we look forward to
completing the Design Review process as eXPeditiously as possible.
Pe .P' s'
PIP:cas
cc: Nacho Gracia
David Rosen
Nora Brown
PARKING LOT USE AGREEMENT
. This Parking Lot Use Agreement (this "Agreement") is made as of this 24Lb of
September , 1999 by and bet~veen Northtown Housing Development Corporation, a California
nonprofit public benefit corporation ("NHDC"), and the Cucamonga School District, a School
District(the UDistfict") with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
A. The District is the owner of the eastern parking lot at the Rancho Middle School site
located in Rancho Cucamonga, Califomia, as more particularly depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto
(the ~Parking Lot"). The Parking Lot is individually fenced, lighted and provides 31 parking spaces,
including 2 disabled access stalls.
B. NHDC intends to construct the Northtown Community Center located at 10071
Feron Boulevard, which will be adjacent to Rancho Middle School. as more particularly depicted
in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Community Center").
C. NHDC wishes to use the Parking Lot on occasions, to be scheduled in advance with the
District during Non-school times, to provide additional parking for events held at the Community,
Center.
D. The District wishes to grant to NHDC a license to use, or cause to be used, the Parking
Lot on occasion subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, NHDC and the
District agree as follows:
I. · TERM OF THE AGREEMt~NT
The term of this Agreement shall begin as of the date of this Agreement and shall terminate
five (5) years from the date of th~s Agreement unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement (the UTerm"), and may be renewable by written agreement entered into by both the
parties to this Agreement.
2. USE OF PARKING
The District hereby grants to NHDC, and the tenants, invitees and permitees of NHDC, the
right to use the Parking Lot for the Term of this Agreement subject ~o the following terms and
conditions:
a. NI-{DC, its tenants, invitees and permitees, shall be allowed to use the Parking Lot
on Friday evenings after 5:00 p.m., Saturday days and evenings and Sunday days and evenings upon
written notification by NHDC to the District. The written notification must be received by the
District no more than 180 calendar days and no fewer than 30 calendar days before the scheduled
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-- event. NHDC's written notice shall include the date, starting time, ending time and nature of the
event.
b. The District shall provide maintenance personnel to unlock the gates to the
Parking Lot prior to the scheduled NHDC event and to relock them at the scheduled ending time.
NHDC shall pay for the cost of providing the maintenance personnel for such purposes at the
standard rate charged by the District. NHDC shall remit payment to the District for such cost within
thin3' (30) days of receipt of an invoice for such cost.
c. NHDC shall provide security services in the Parking Lot during the time of the
scheduled events and shall be responsible for all costs of such security services.
d. NHDC shall provide custodial services in the Parking Lot area to clean up the area
imanediately after any scheduled activity, and shall bear the cost of such services.
e. Licensee agrees to the following with respect to Licensee's conduct on the
property:
1. Licensee shall directly supervise any participants with respect to any
activity by Licensee of its participants.
2. Reasonable rules of conduct are expected of par~t, icipants in any licensee
activity.
3. No alcohol beverages or other control substances in any form shall be
brought onto the parking lot. and an.y person under the influence of
intoxicating liquors or other controlled substances shall be denied
participation in any kicensee activity on the Property.
4. Smoking is prohibited on the Property at all times.
5. Profane language, gambling, or fighting shall be prohibited on the
Property.
6. Licensee's use of the property, shall not interfere with the regular conduct
of any school activities. :
NHDC shall be responsible for any repairs to the Parking Lot in the event qf any damage
which may occur to the Parking Lot during the times NHDC has scheduled use of the Parking Lot
pursuant to Section 2. In the event of any damage to the property, NHDC must notify the District
representative immediately.
4. D_EZA_U_L.X
In the event of any breach of this Agreement by a party, the nonbreaching party, may give the
breaching party written notice of the describing the breach and thirty (30) days in which to cure.
Should the breaching party fail.to cure within the thirty (30) day cure period, the nonbreaching party
may enforce all the remedies available to it in law or in equity.
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.5. NOTICES
All wrinen notices and demands of any kind ~vhich either party may be required or
may desire to serve on the other in connection with this Agreement may be served in writing and by
certified mail. Any such notice or demand so served by certified n~ail shall be deposited in the
United States mail with postage thereon fully prepaid and addressed to the party, to be served as
follows:
NHDC: Mr. Nacho Gracia, Executive Directo?
Northtown Housing Development Corporation
9999-A Feron Boulevard
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
District: Cucamonga School District
8776 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga. CA 91730
Attn: Superintendent
Service &any such notice or demand so made by mail shall be deemed complete on the day
of actual delivery as shown by the addressee's receipt or at the expiration ofthe second dav after the
date of mailing, whichever is earlier in time. Either party to this Agreement may, from tinge to time.
by notice in writing served upon the other as set forth above, designate a different address to whict~
all such notices and demands are thereafter to be addressed. ~
6. ~
Any amendments to this Agreement must be in ~vriting and shall be effective only upon the
execution of the amendment by both parties to this Agreement or their respective successors-in-
interest.
7. HEADINGS
The titles and headings of the various sections of this Aoreement are intended solely for
means of reference and are not intended to modify, explain, or place any construction on any of the
provisions of this Agreement.
8. SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of this Agreement or their application to any persons or
cimumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenfomeable, neither the remainder of this
Agreement, nor the application of such provisions or provision to persons or circumstances other
than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall be affected thereby, and
every provision to this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by
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' 10. ]ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
The terms of tt~s Agreement are intended by the parties as a final expression of their
a~eement with respeqt to the terms that are included in this A~eement and may not be con~adicted
by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous agreement.
The parties further intend that this Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive
statement of its terms and that, absent fraud or intentional misrepresentation, no extrinsic evidence
whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial proceedings,.i£any, involving this A~eement.
This A~eement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executorsl
administrators, successors of the parties to this Agreement.
13. TERMINATION
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in this Agreement. whether expressed or implied,
this license shall be revokable without notice and at any time by kicensor.
14. /~SSIGNMENT
This A~eement is not assignable by NHDC.
15. EMNtTY
NHDC agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the District and District Personnel
~alnst any and all actions, suits, claims, damages liabilities, including legal costs and attorney's fees
and expert witness fees, whether or not suit is actually filed, and any judgment rendered against
District and/or District Personnel (hereinafter, collectively, "Claims") that may be asserted or
claimed by a person, firm, or entity arising out of or in connection with (a) NHDC's use of the
property., or
(b) NHDC's failure to keep the Property. and surrounding areas clean and in good condition by
NHDC, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, including the active or passive negligence
of the District and District Personnel. District shall not be liable to NHDC for any damage by or
from any act or negligence of any other occupant of the property, or any occupant of adjoining or
contiguous property. NI--IDC a~ees to pay for all damages to the property, as well as all damage to
occupants of the Property and to the Property of those occupants caused by NHDC's misuse or
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.- neglect of the Property.
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NHDC further a~ees to maintain in full fome ddring the term of this License, at NHDC's
own expense, a policy~of comprehensive liability insurance, including property damage, which will
insure NHDC and DISTRICT against liability for injury, to persons, damage to property, and death
of any person occurring in or about the Property. The policy shall be approved as to form and
insurance by DISTRICT. The insurance shall be not less than $1,000,000 for any one person injured
or killed, not less than $4,000,000 for any one incident, and not less than $5~0,000 for property
damage. NHI)C shall provide DISTRICT with a copy of the policy, including, an endorsement that
states that the policy will not be canceled except after 10 days' notice in writing to DISTRICT.
17. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Licensee also agrees to maintain in full force and effect with re~ard to any vehicles which
Licensee brings onto the Property a suitable policy or policies of automobile liability insurance with
a combined single limit of $I,000,000 per accident throughout the duration of the License.
18. WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Licensee shall also maintain in full force and effect throughout ~he term of this License
Workers' Compenshtion insurance in accordance with the laws ~f California. and employers'
liability insurance ~vith a limit of not less than $1,000.00q per employee and $I,000,000 per
occurrence. ~
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, NHDC and the District have executed this Agreement on the date set
forth above.
NHDC:
NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation
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DISTRICT:
Cucamonga School District, a School District
Its: gnp~rintendent
ATTEST:
By:
District Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Disu-ict Counsel
EXHIBIT A
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City Council action updates were received and filed by the Commission.
D. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no communications from the Public.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. To approve the Minutes of the Regular Park and Recreation Commission Meeting held September 16,
1999.
2. To receive and file update and establishment of future items for the Senior Advisory Committee.
3. To receive and file update and establishment of future items for the Sports Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Moved bY Commissioner Clopton, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, to approve the Consent
Calendar, as submitted. Motion carried: 4-0.
F. STAFF REPORTS
1. Chairman Punter called on Community Services Director McArdle regarding review and discussion
of Environmental Assessment and Conditional Use Permit 98-30 North Town Housing Development
Corporation. Director McArdle introduced Assistant Planner Rudy Zeledon for his staffreport and
noted that the item was for informational purposes only, and no action would be required that evening.
Planner Zeledon presented an overview of the project, as contained in staff's report dated October 28,
1999. He asked for input from the Commission.
Peter Pitassi, 8439 White Oak, Rancho Cucamongn, representing the applicant,, briefed the
Commission on the background of the applicant and their accomplishments. He described the
proposed project and asked that the community center be subject to the same parking requirements
as other City-owned facilities which would reduce the number of required spaces significantly. He
indicated the applicant's intent to manage the facility and their contention that most of the user's will
be walking to the facility, therefore, additional parking will not be necessary. Mr. Pitassi expressed
the willingness of the applicant to mitigate any conflicts and work with the City.
Public comment was received from Primo Morales, 8210 Malvem Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga. He
expressed support for the project, except for the parking, and reminded the Commission of denial
given to All American Football League due to parking issues. Nacho Gracia, Executive Director,
Northtown Housing Development Corporation, 10364 Humboldt Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, gave
a history of the project and confirmed that the CUP requires hired security when special events are
held at the facility to ensure that visitors do not use the Old Town Park parking lot. He also contented
that most of the users will be walking, not driving to the facility. He reiterated the request to use the
same parking standards, as used for City facilities.
FarK & KecreallOn Commission 2 UctoOer gS, ~ ~
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Commission discussion ensued consisting of Members comments and concerns regarding the
.proposed project. Members expressed support of the project's concept but noted their concerns
regarding lack of adequate parking which might create potential safety baTards and impact parking
at Old Town Park. Some Members also objected to allowing alcohol consumption at the facility for
weddings and parties. Additional comments also addressed the need for the Commission to remain
consistent in its policy for parking requirements. The applicant and staff responded to questions in
areas including allowable parking alternatives including street parking and parking at nearby schools
and potential users of the facility.
In conclusion, the applicant was encouraged to continue to work with the City in finding a solution
to the issues and concerns raised. Principal Planner Henderson thanked the Commission for their
input and indicated that they would receive a status report on the project.
G. COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Review and discussion of Sports Advisory Committee recommendations for consideration under the
Recreation and Needs Assessment component of the General Plan Study was opened by Community
Services Director McArdle who called on Recreation Superintendent Moore for his report.
Superintendent Moore referenced staff's October 28, 1999, report which consisted of the Committee's
fifteen recommendations for consideration in the update of the General Plan.
Comments by the Commission included their support of the Committee's recommendation and
acknowledgement of staff's and the Committee's efforts. Commissioner Dickey also noted that the
recommendations were conservative and a compromise. He also commented on concern expressed
by the Committee that the City will run out of park land at buildout and their suggestion to consider
buying property in the immediate future. Following their comments, the Commission took action.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Clopton, seconded by Vice Chairman Whitehead, to endorse
the Sports Advisory Committee's recommendation on the Recreation and Needs Assessment of the
General Plan Study and to forward the recommendations to the General Plan Assessment Consultant.
Motion carried: 4-0.
2. Discussion of potential sites for future sports facilities was introduced by Community Services
Director MeArdle. He reported on meetings held by staffto look at potential sites and explained the
difficulty in building in the northern area of the City due to neighbors complaints regarding lighting..
He noted the City's efforts in working with the school district's for better use of joint facilities and
also indicated discussions currently being held for potential corporate sponsorship for possible
additional facilities.
Commission discussion included some suggestions for staffto look at specific sites including Edison
and Flood Control facilities and right-of-ways. The suggestion was made to look into possibly using
flood control basins to build a facility such as the City of Irwindale's. Staff affirmed that the City
would need to own the property before developing and should be given first right of refusal by the
Flood Control District. It was noted that the District does not plan on selling any of their property
until additional flood control facilities are built. Director McArdle also noted the City Attorney's
opinion has changed somewhat to allow for donations of material and volunteer labor, not just
financial donations which may assist in building additional facilities, such as the dog park, at a
reduced cost to the City.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Rudy Zeledon November 16, 1999
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-30- NORTH TOWN
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -The development of a 5,672 square foot community
center facility on a 0.5-acre parcel of land in the Low Residential District, located on the south side
of Feron Boulevard, west of Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-04. Related File Variance 98-04.
Backqround: The project site is located where the Old North town Theater currently exists, at
10071 Feron Boulevard, just on the eastside of Old Town Park. In 1997, the City Council approved
Resolution 96-07, designating the theater site as a Point of Historical Interest. The building did not
qualify as a significant architectural resource, however, the site and structure qualified as a
landmark designation based upon the criteria from the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance,
including such significant areas as: historical, cultural, and neighborhood and geographical setting.
In 1996, North town Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) acquired the properly with the goal
of reestablishing a community center. A feasibility study was prepared which indicated that the
rehabilitation of the theater would be significantly higher in cost of new construction. Therefore,
NHDC is proposing to demolish the existing theater and construct a new facility.
Desiqn Parameters: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5,672 square foot single story
community center on a '~ acre parcel of land. The project site is currently improved with the Old
Theater structure, which will be demolished, and paving. The site is surrounded by Old Town Park
to the south and west, by single family homes to the east and by Feron Boulevard to the Nodh.
In conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit application, the applicant has submitted a Variance
request to reduce the number of required.parking spaces needed for the proposed use.
The 5,672 square foot Community Center will be oriented in a east/west orientation. The entrance
to the center will face east and the rear of the building will abut Old Town Park. Fourteen on-site
parking spaces are be provided, with ingress and egress off new proposed drive approach on
Feron Boulevard. The structural roof trusses from the existing old theater, will be salvaged and
incorporated into the roof design of the proposed Community Center. The use of wood string
bowed trusses is typical with some historical buildings in the area, such as the Biane Winery
Building on Eighth Street. The building is proposed to have a curved metal roof. The exterior
building material will consist of slump block with a plaster finish. Glass block windows are
proposed on both the east and west sides of the all purpose room and aluminum store front
windows, with tinted glazing, are proposed at the entrance and along the nodheast corner of the
building. The south end of the center features a courtyard, with a free standing trellis/gazebo and
18-inch high masonry seat walls.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide ant outline for Committee
discussion:
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. The proposed gravel groundcover, along the west side yard of the building, shall be
eliminated and replaced with shrubs and mulch. In addition, as required by the Development
Code Standards, trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along
structures, at an equivalent of one tree per 30 linear feet of building, which has public
exposure.
2. ~.,There shaII be no exterior down spouts visible from surrounding properties and streets. Roof
~rainage shall be confined within the building.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 98-30 NORTH TOWN HOUSING DEV. CORP.
November 16, 1999
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3.Provide decorative paving at driveway entrance, similar to the decorative.paving proposed
at the front entry of the building.
4. The historical significance of the project site, shall be documented through.the incorporation
of a plaque. The design and location of the plaque, will be subject to City Planner approval.
· ns' Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the
Staff Recommendatlo ,- . _,:r.-,~ .~.-.~inn is es nlaced as conditions of approval.
~roposed project with the above ide.t~.~u ,~-.~- ._su ,- . .
Desiqn Review Committee Action_:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon
The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to staffs comments with
the following revision:
1. The down spouts on the exterior of building shall remain and be painted to match the exterior
color of the building.
eCUP 98-30 Northtown ~uommunity Center
APN: 208-085-04
Location Map
Project Site
S
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
(Part I - Initial Study)
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided in full.
INCOMPLETE A PPLICA TION$ WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure
that the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
Project Title: Northtown Community Center
Northtown Housing Development Corp.
Name & Address of project owner(s):
9999 Feron Blvd., Suite A
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Name & Address of developer or project sponsor:. Same as above
Contact Person&Address: Peter J. Pitassi, AIA, Architect
8439 White Oak Ave., Suite 105
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Telephone Number: ( 909 ) 980--1361
Name & Address of person preparing this [orrn (if different from above):
Telephone Number:.
INITSTD1.WPD- 4~96 /S~ C 3 ~ Page1 of 10
.Information indicate~ by astedsk (*) is not required of non-construction CUP's unless ~therwise requested by staff.
· I) Provide a full scale (8-1/'2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site. and indicate the
site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views into the site from the north, south, east and west;
views into and f~m the site from the pdmaty access points which se~,e the site; and reprasentative views of significant
features fr~m the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph.
3) Project Location (descdbe): The site is located on the south side of
Feron Blvd. between Hermosa Avenue and Old Town Park. The site's
west and south boundaries abut the park while the east edge
abuts two existing single family residences.
209-085-04
4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessaq,):
'5) GrossSiteAraa(adsq. fl.]: .56 ac./24,213 sq. ft.
· 6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & preposed dedications):
.47 ac./20,306 sq. ft.
7) Descdbe any proposed general plan amendmenl or zone change which would affect Ihe project site (atlach additional sheet
if necessaq,:
NoA·
Indudeadesc~t~nofa#pe~ wh~hwillbenecessa~ ~mtheC~ofRanchoCucamongaandothergovemmental
agencie$~o~erto~implement~ep~ect:
Conditional Use Permit, Commercial Design Review, Variance for
Parking, Vacation of Existing "Paper" Alleys, Demolition Permit,
Grading Permit, Building Permit.
INITSTOI.WPD -4/96 ,~_~ ,.~ ,~ Page 2 of 10
Describe He physical seeing of He site as ~ exia~ be~m He p~ject ~cluding ~ation on top~mph~ aM stability, p~nts
and an~a~ maim tme~ tm~ and roads, d~age coupes, and scen~ a~ec~. Desc~e a~ ex~g st~ctums on a~e
~cluding age and ~ndition) and He uae of He a~ctums. A~ photo.phs of significant ~atums ~ac~e~ In addition,
~e afl souses of ~a~n ~e.. ~glcal ancot hyd~g~ studies, b~ and a~heo~gical au~e~, t~ffic studie~:
The property is currently improved with on-site paving and a
single story Structure of approximately 5,400 sq. ft. This
building is severely dilapidated and has been vacant for about
10 years. The paving is cracked, broken, and unsalvagable.
There are no trees on site. The property has a chain link fence
surrounding it. The west and south sides abut a neighborhood
public park called Old Town Park. Rancho Middle School is located
on the north side of Feron. Blvd. The rear yards of two existing
single family residences abut the east property line. An
existing alley is~uth and east of the site. This alley connects
Hermosa Ave. with a small cul-de-sac called Main Street. No
properties depend upon this alley for access.
1~ Desc~e~e~o~ cu#umlan~orh~ala~ec~ofthesge. Sflea#sou~esof~a~n~ks, pub~hedmpo~sand
oralh~to~:
The property was originally developed as a movie theater in
the late 1940's. The building was modified for use as a
community hall in the 1960's. It has been vacant and boarded up
for about 10 years.
11) Desc~eanyno~o$oumesand~he~ve~thatn~wa~ctthes~e~ ~adwayno~e. etc.)andhowtheywilla~ct
p~posed uses:
Roadway noise from Feron Blvd. and Hermosa Avenue. Occasional
sports events at the park such as soccer or baseball. These
sources will not affect the proposed use.
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Desc~e~epmposedpmje~ Thi$~ou~pmvideana~qua~sc~nof~esite~s~ultima~usewh~h
will ms~ ~m ~e prosed pmje~ ~dicate ~ ~em am proposed phases ~r ~velopmenL ~e extent of ~velopment ~ occur
with each phase, and ~e an~a~d complan of each ~cmmenL A~ach addi~nal sheet~ ~ necessa~:
We will demolish the existing structure and clear the site.
The bow string trusses will be salvaged from the existing building
and stored for use in the new facility. The existing structure
has been evaluated for historical significance by the City's
Planning Department. They determined that the building has no
historical value, however, they recommended that a plaque be
attached to the new building recognizing the site as the home of
a.former theater. The new facility will be owned and operated by
the. Northtown Housing Development Corp. They will provide
community based programs~ classes, and drop in recreational
opportunities for the Northtown neighborhood. They will staff
the facility with two or three people who will administer and
coordinate all activities.
Desc~e the $u~unding pmpe~& ~c~uding ~a~n ~n p~nts and an~a~ and a~ cu~u~ h~t~ca~ ~r scen~ a~ects~
In.cate the t~e of ~nd use (m$ident~L comme~ etc.), ~tens~ of ~nd use ~ne-~m~ apaRment houses, shes,
d~adment stores, eR.) and $ca~ of ~velopment ~e~ht, ~ntage, setback, mar ~ etc.):
North of the site is Rancho Middle School, a fully developed
Junior Hich School. South and west of the site is Old Town
Park, a neighborhood park owned and maintained by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. East of the site and extending to Hermosa
Avenue are two single family homes. One is owned by the
Northtown Housing Development Corp. for rental purposes.
~hepmp~edpm~ectch~ngethepattem~$ca~rcha~cter~fthe$u~undinggene~ama~[thepm]ect?
No.
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1~ ~dica~ ~e ~pe of sho~ and ~n~te~ noise ~ be genera~ ~cluding souse and amoun~ How Nil ~ese no~e ~ve~
a~ct adjacent p~pe~ies and on-s~e uses. What me~o~ of sound pmo~g am pmposed?
Normal ingress and egress to the facility will generate noise,
however, no more than was generated when the existing facility
was in operation. We have oriented the new building away from
the east property line and. provided a 103-1andscape buffer with
a new 6' masonry wall.
'1~ ~dicatep~posed~mova~an~orrep~cemen~ofmatu~orscen~ ~es:
No trees ex~st on the site.
In~cateanybo~esofwater~cludingdomesticwatersupplies)~towhichthesitedra~s:
None.
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For [urther clarification, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water Disldct at 987.2591.
a. Residential (gal~day) Peak use (gal/Day)
b. Commercial/Ind.(gal~day~ac) 750 gal./day Peak use (gal/min/ac) 1,500 gal./day
19) Indicate proposed method o[ sewage disposaL __ Septic Tank Z Sewer. If septic tanks aro proposed, attach
percolation tests. I! discha~Je to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates). Forfurther cladficafion, please contact Ihe Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal~day)
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal~day/ac) 600 gal ./day
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) Number o! residential units:
Detached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size:
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Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21) Anticipated renge of sale pdces and/or rents:
Sale Pdce(s)
Rent (per month) $ lo
22) Specify numberofbedrooms by unit type:
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project: Conlact the apprepfiate School
Districts as shown in Attachment B:
a. Elemental7:
b. Junior High:
c. Senior High
~OMMERCIAL, IND~ISTRIAL AND INSTIT~ITIQNAL PROJE~T$
25) Describe type of use(s) and major function(s) of commercial, industrial or institutional uses:
Community Center for fleighb6rhoo~'based recreational and ·
educational programs.
25) Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type:
5,672 sq. ft.
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~dicate hou~ of opemt~n:
The center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday.
28) Nurnber of ernployees: Total: 3
Maximum Shift: 3
TirneofMaximurnShift: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
29) Pr~vide breakd~wn ~f anticipated j~b c~assi~cati~ns~ inc~uding wage and sa~a~~ ranges~ as we~ as an indicati~n ~f the rate
of hire for each classificalion (attach additional sheet if necessaq,):
Director
Receptionist
Youth Coordinator
30) Estimation of the nurnber of wod~ers to be hired that currently reside in the City:
All positions would be recruited from City residents.
'3 I) For comm'encial and industrial uses only. indicate the source, type and arnount of air pollution emissions. (Data should bo
vedfied through the South Coast Air Quality Managernenl District. at (818) 572-6283):
NoAo
ALL PRQ./E~T$
32) Have the water, sewer, fire. and flood control agencies serving the project been contacted to deten'nine their ability to provide
adequale service lo the p~oposed project? If so. please indicate Iheir rosponse.
Water service is currently on-site. Sewer service will be
extended to the site from adjacent streets. Fire .protection
and flood control is provided by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
for the existing structure and all adjacent properties.
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33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's: radioactive substances; pesticides and
herbicides; fuels, oils, solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the materials and descdbe their use. slorage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use, if
known..
None that are known of. We believe that a septic tank exists
on-site. It will be removed with demolition.
34) Will the proposed project involve the temporary or Iong-ten~ use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic
materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes. provide an inventory of all such materials to be
used and proposed method of disposal The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shall be
shown and labeled on the application plans.
NO.
I hereby certify that the statements furnished abovea/dlg~'~ ~its present the data and infon'nation required for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of/m~ ability/thx~ l ~ fac~s, statements, and information presented, ara true and
correct tot he best of my knowledge and belie[~l furlher~uhd, e'r~ta~ .tha/(/ad~/fional information may be required to be submitted
Title: Architect
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ATTACHMENT A
Water Usaqe
Average use per day
Residential
Single Family 600 gal/day
Apt/Condo 400 gal/day
Commercial/Industrial
General and Regional Commercial 3000 gal/day/ac
Neighborhood Commercial 1500 gal/day/ac
General Industrial 1500 gal/day/ac
Industrial Park 3000 galldaylac
Peak Usage
For all uses
Average use x 2.0
Sewer Flows
Residential
Single Family 270 gal/day
Apt/Condos 200 gal/day
Commercial/Industrial
General Commercial 2000 gal~day~ac
Neighborhood Commercial 100-1500 gal~day/ac
General Industrial 2000 gal~day~ac
Heavy Industrial 3000 gal~day~ac
Source: Cucamonga County Wa[er District Master Plan, 9/86
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I
.. .ATTACHMENTB _
Contact-the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees:
Elementary School Districts
Alta Loma
9350 Base Line Road, Suite F
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-0766
Central
10601 Church Street, Suite 112
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-8541
Cucamonga
8776 Archibald Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga. CA 91730
(909) 987-8942
Etiwanda
5959 East Avenue
P.O. Box 248
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2451
High School
Chaffey High School
211 West 5th Street
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 988-8511
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Conditional Use Permit 98-30
2. Related Files: Variance 98-04
3. Description of Project: The development of a 5,672 square foot community center
facility on a 0.5 acre parcel of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per
acre), located on the south side of Feron Boulevard, approximately 150 feet west of
Hermosa Avenue- APN: 209-085-04. Related File Variance No. 98-04
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Northtown Housing Development Corporation
9999 Feron Boulevard, Suite A
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
5. General Plan Designation: Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
6. Zoning: Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is surrounded by OIdTown Park to the
south and west, by single family homes to the east and by Feron Boulevard to the north.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Rudy Zeledon
(909) 477-2750
'10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
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Conditional Use Permit 98-30 - Northtown Community Center Page 2
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below Would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," ~'Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
(x) Land Use and Planning (X) Transportation/Circulation ( ) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing ( ) Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Aesthetics
( ) Water ( ) Hazards (X) Cultural Resources
(X) A r Qual ty ( ) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to,
by the a~.,~/IGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Signed: ~lr e.~/¢~--~
/l~ud, j/Zeledon
Assistant Planner
December 15, 1999
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an
explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a
discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified.
Potentially
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal'.
a) Conflict with general plan designation or () () ()' (X)
zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
c) The proposed use involves construction and operation of a Community Center,
which the applicant intends to operate for neighborhood-based programs which
would accommodate patrons on a drop-in basis. The proposed use is a
community facility that will provide much needed programs and recreational
opportunities within the Northtown neighborhood. The nearest existing
community center is the Senior Center which is approximat.ely ½ mile away.
The property is bordered to the south and west by Old Town Park (a public
neighborhood park), to the east by single family residences, and to the north by
a middle school. The impact of the proposed on-site consumption of alcohol
upon the adjoining land uses is considered significant. As mitigation, the
conditions of approval shall require that no alcoholic beverages shall be
consumed or brought onto the site.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposah
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable
soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
0 Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public
water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature,
or cause any change in climate? ( ) (). ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
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potentially Impact Impact
Comments
d) The project design kitchen is served by a trash enclosure at the southeast
corner of the project near adjoining single family residences. The green waste
and trash from the kitchen operation or catered events could create offensive
odors, particularly in hot summer months. As mitigation, the trash enclosure
shall be constructed with an overhead shade trellis and the trash bin lid
shall be kept closed.
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or
bicyclists? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f') Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) (), ( ) (X)
Comments:
b) Under Development Code Section 17.12.040(60., the parking requirement for a
private community center (places of assembly) is 1 parking space for each 75
feet of gross floor area. The proposed community center is 5,672 square feet;
therefore, the number of parking spaces required is 76. The proposed project
will provide 14 on-site parking spaces. The applicant has submitted a Variance
application requesting a reduction in the number of parking ,spaces required.
This parking insufficiency could result in patrons using the adjoining Old Town
Park parking lot, which may conflict with programmed activities in the park. The
City's Community Services Department report indicates that the proposed
multi-purpose room could attract assembly functions of over 350 people and
dining functions of 180 people. Based on the City's experience in operating two
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Conditional Use Permit 98-30 - Northtown Community Center Page 6
community centers, this center could generate about 129 cars at 2.5 people per
car. Further, the proposed project could create parking conflicts on Feron
Boulevard and on-site at the middle school across the street, particularly when
school gets out in the afternoon and during special school events (i.e. PTA
meetings, back to school night, etc). The applicant has entered into a Parking
Lot Use Agreement with the Cucamonga School District to use 31 parking
spaces at Rancho Middle School, which are located approximately 300 feet
across the street, only on Friday evenings and weekends. To mitigate these
potential parking impacts, the following conditions will be imposed.
1) Community Center shall maintain, and abide by all requirements
thereof, a Parking Lot Use Agreement with the Cucamonga School
District for the use of 31 parking spaces at Rancho Middle School.
During special events, signs shall be posted in the Community
Center parking lot and inside the building indicating where
additional parking is available.
2) The parking provided at Old Town Park is for park users only. The
use of the parking at Old Town Park by the Community Center for
"special events," shall be allowed only with prior written approval
from the City of Rancho Cucamonga Services Director or their
designee.
3) No "special events" shall be conducted within the onsite parking
area.
4) The City Planner and Community Services Director shall receive
written notification of all "special events," which will use the Rancho
Middle School parking lot. The City shall receive written notification
no more than 90 calendar days and no fewer than 30 calendar days
prior to any "special events." In the event that there is a scheduling
conflict between a Community Center event and Old Town Park
programming, the City shall have first priority.
5) Parking shall be monitored on a regular basis by Community Center
staff. Security shall be provided for all "special events." Security
personnel for "special events" shall be responsible to monitor
parking and discourage patrons of the center from using the parking
lot in Old Town Park, unless written permisssion has been received
from the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Director
or their designee.
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Conditional Use Permit 98-30 - Northtown Community Center page 7
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or
their habitats (including, but not limited to:
plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and
vernal pool)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
b) There is one heritage tree on the property, a mature Pepper tree which
straddles the east property line: The project design includes a metal fence
offset from the tree trunk in order to preserve the tree in place.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would
the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopteci energy conservation
plans? ( ) ( ) ( (X)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) ( ) ( (X) .
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value
to the region and the residents of the State? ( ) ( ) ( (X)
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or
radiation)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Conditional Use Permit 98-30 - Northtown Community Center Page 8
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ) ( ) ( (X)
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees? ) ( ) ( (X)
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ) ( ) ( (X)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ) ( ) ( (X)
Comments:
The proposed activities will be conducted inside the Community Center building;
therefore, there will be no noise impact to surrounding properties.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) (X)
b) Police protection? ( ) (X)
c) Schools? ( ) (X)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads? ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) (X)
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ) ( ( ) (X)
b) Communication systems? ) ( ( ) (X)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ( ) (X)
d) S&wer or septic tanks? ( ( ) (X)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ( ) (X)
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ( ) (X)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ( ) (X)
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ( ) (X)
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b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
The minimum requirement for lighting in the proposed parking lot is 1 footcandle which
could create light or glare on surrounding properties, particularly to adjoining single
family residences, Vehicle headlights would be shielded from adjoining properties by
the block wall included in the project design. All other light fixturesare required by City
Code to be shielded; therefore, the impact is not considered significant.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal'.
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) (X) ( )
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values? ( i ( ) (X)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area? ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
c) The project site has historical significance because it is located where the Old
Northtown Theater currently exists. The theaterwas constructed in 1948 as a
local movie theater. The theater was used to show Spanish language films and
showcased Hispanic talent from the Los Angeles area. Patrons of the theater
came from the entire region and included the busing of' migrant Zenarjo
workers to enjoy the entertainment. In 1997, the City Council approved
Resolution 97-006, designating the theater site as a Point of Historical Interest.
The building did not qualify as a significant architectural resource; however the
site and structure qualified as a landmark designation based upon the criteria
from the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, including such significant areas
as historical, cultural, and neighborhood and geographical setting. To mitigate
the loss of the theater, a plaque will be installed on site that will
document the historical significance of the site.
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have
the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ) ( ) ( ) iX)
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.) ( ) ( ) ( ) iX)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts
that are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.) ( ) ( ) ( ) iX)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? ( ) ( ) ( ) iX)
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within
the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study
and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500
Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
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Conditional Use Permit 98-30 - Northtown Community Center Page 11
.(X) General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
(X) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid
the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects
would occur.
Signature: Date:
Print Name and Title:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The foflowing Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Conditional Use Permit 98-30 Public Review Period Closes: January 12, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Northtown Housing Development Corporation
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the south side of Feron Boulevard, west of Hermosa
Avenue - APN: 209-085-04.
Project Description; The development of a 5,672 square foot community center facility on a 0.5-acre parcel
of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre). Related File: Variance 98-04.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
The Initial Study iden~tJfied potentially significant effects but:
(1) ' Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all miated
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
January 12, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 98-30 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 5,672 SQUARE FOOT
COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY ON A 0.5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN
THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FERON BOULEVARD,
APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 209-085-04.
A. Recitals.
1. Northtown Housing Development Corporation has filed an application for the issuance
of Conditional Use Permit 98-30, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 26th day of January 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said headng
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on January 26, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the south side of Feron Boulevard,
approximately 150 feet west of Hermosa Avenue with a street frontage of 110.50 feet and lot depth
of 190 feet and presently developed with a single-story structure (Northtown Movie Theater), on-site
paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is zoned Park and is currently
developed with Old Town Park, the property to the south is zoned Elementary School and is currently
developed with Rancho Middle School, the property to the east is within the Low Residential District
and is developed with single-family homes, the property to the west is zoned Park and is currently
developed with Old Town Park; and
c. The project is consistent with General Plan objectives in that it will provide
recreational and cultural opportunities to the North Town Community with respect to age and
socioeconomic conditions; and
d. The project primarily proposes to offer a neighborhood based program which will
accommodate patrons on a "drop-in" basis; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 98-30 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
January 26,2000
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e. .The applicant will continue to make a good faith effort to acquire additional land,
near or adjacent to the properly, to increase the amount of on-site parking; and
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration,
incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder;, that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the applicatiOn.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project, which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public headng, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commiss~on hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
Planninq Division
1) Approval is contingent on the approval of Variance 98-04.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 98-30 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
January 26,2000
Page 3
2) - Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. All "special
events" may operate 3ast 10:00 p.m. with written authorization from the
City Planner.
3) If at anytime the parking agreement between NHDC and Cucamonga
School District terminates, all events that require use of the Rancho
Middle School parking lot shall cease, unless further authorized by the
City Planner.
4) If the operation of the Community Center creates public safety or
nuisance problems, such as, but not limited to: loitering and
disturbances, noise, overcrowding, parking impacts etc., this
Conditional Use Permit shall be brought before the Planning
Commission for consideration of modification to the proposed activities.
5) The maximum number of occupants shall not exceed building and fire
codes. The maximum occupancy for each room shall be posted as
determined by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and/or
the City's Fire Prevention Unit Division.
6) The parking area shall have a minimum, maintained, one-foot candle
power security lighting. All parking lot fixtures shall not exceed 15 feet
as measured from the finished surface to the top of the lighting fixture.
The light fixtures shall have shields for reducing glare and shall be
odented away from residential areas. A detailed lighting plan shall be
submitted prior to the issuance of building permits.
7) The trash enclosure shall be set back 5 feet from the property line.
8) The proposed gravel groundcover, along the west side yard of the
building, shall be eliminated and replaced with shrubs and mulch. Trees
shall be planted in areas of public view, adjacent to and along
structures, at an equivalent of one tree per 30 linear feet of building,
which has public exposure.
9) The exterior down spouts visible from surrounding propedies and
streets shall be painted to match the extedor color of the building.
10) Provide decorative paving at ddveway entrance, to match the
decorative paving proposed at the front entry of the building.
11) Graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours.
12) The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and
in no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours.
Enqineerinq Division
1) Provide documentation that the proposed vacation of alleys will revert
to the property owner of the proposed community center.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 98-30 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
January 26,2000
Page 4
2) 'An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical) on the
opposite side of Feron Boulevard shall be paid to the City prior to
issuance of building permits. The fee shall be one-half the City adopted
amount times the length of the project frontage.
3) Remove exiting drive approaches and sidewalk and install curb and
gutter to match existing.
4) Vacation of the existing alleys shall be recorded prior to any issuance
of building permits.
5) Provide a Lot Merger after the vacation of the easterly alley records and
prior to issuance of building permits.
6) Revise existing street improvements plans, City Drawing No. 998,
Sheets 1 and 3, as required by the City Engineer.
a) Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney guaranteeing
completion of the street improvements, prior to the issuance of
building permits.
b) Prior to any work being performed in the right-of-way, fees shall
be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City
Engineer's office in addition to any other permits required.
Environmental Mitiqated Measures
1) Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on premises at any time.
2) The trash enclosure shall be constructed with an overhead trellis and
trash bin lid shall be kept closed.
3) The historical significance of the project site shall be documented
through the incorporation of a plaque, subject to City Planner
approval,
4) The Community Center shall maintain, and abide by all requirements
thereof, a Parking Lot Use Agreement with the Cucamonga School
District school for the use of 31 parking spaces at Rancho Middle
School. During special events, signs shall be posted in the Community
Center parking lot and inside the building indicating where additional
parking is available.
5) The parking provided at the Old Town Park is for park users only. The
use of the parking at Old Town Park by the Community Center for
"special events" shall be allowed only with prior written approval from
the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Director or their
designee.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 98-30 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
January 26,2000
Page 5
6) No "special events" shall be conducted within the on-site parking area.
7) The City Planner and Community Services Director shall receive written
notification of all "special events" which will use Rancho Middle School
parking lot. The City shall receive written notification, no more than
90-calendar days and no fewer then 30-calendar days, prior to "special
events." In the event that there is a scheduling conflict between a
Community Center event and Old Town Park programming, the City
shall have first priority.
8) Parking shall be monitored on a regular basis by Community Center
staff. Security shall be provided for all "special events." Secudty
personnel for "special events" shall be responsible to monitor parking
and discourage patrons of the center from using the parking lot in Old
Town Park unless written permission has been received from the City
of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Director or their designee.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATI'EST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of January 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Conditional Use Permit 98-30, Variance 98-04
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to .compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through ali phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews, the Reporting Forms to ensure theyare filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of
the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. An MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentationwill
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Conditional Use Permit 98-30 and Variance 98-04
Page 2
3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item thatwas identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City
department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational
personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of theMMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of
guarantee) with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay
for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the requiredpedod of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know
whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting
plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development
Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: CUP 98-30 Applicant: Northdown Housing Development Corporation
Initial Study Prepared by: Rudy Zeledon Date: December 20, 1999
Trash Enclosure shall be constructed with overhead CP D Plan Check A 3
shade trellis and trash bin lid shall be kept closed.
· Community Center shall maintain, and abide by all CP/CSD E As Necessary 6
D
requirements thereof;, a Parking Lot Use Agreement
with the Cucamonga School District school for the
use of 31 parking spaces at Rancho Middle School.
· Signs shall be posted in the Community Center CP D Finallnspection A 3
parking lot and inside the building indicating where
additional parking is available.
· Community Center programs shall be scheduled to CP/CSD E As Necessary D 6
not conflict with school or Old Town Park activities.
Written notification of all special events which use
Rancho Middle School parking lot shall be provided
to City Planner and Community Services Director
between 30 to 90 days prior to event.
· Community Center patrons shall not use Old Town CP/CSD E As Necessary . . D 6
Park parking lot, except by pdor written approval of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community
Services Director or their designee.
· Community Center events scheduled at such times CP/CSD E As Necessary A\D 6
which require use of the Rancho Middle School
parking lot shall not exceed the total of 45 parking
spaces available.
CP E As Necessary A\D 6
· Parking shall be monitored on a regular basis by
Community Center staff.
Plaque installation on-site, documenting the D A 3
historical significance of the site
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
]~Respons~ble ~erson~.~"~,~ '~'1~.¢',]~.'~{,'1 Ii M0ri t0rtn~j'F, req b'eh~}~~ M et h0d '0 f~Ve r~ic.~ t 0 n'; ~2~i~.,~!~,.. ~:;~;~,~/~ i~,S~nba6h.~.~1 ~
CDD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Development A- On-site inspection I 1 - Withold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Planner or Designee B - Prior to Construction B - Other Agency Permit/Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE - City Engineer or Designee C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check 3 - Withold Certificate of Occupancy
BO - Building Official or Designee D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal
(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
CSD - Community Service Director or
Designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
6 - Consideration of revocation of CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-30
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,672 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY CENTER
APPLICANT: NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP.
LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF FERON BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET
WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Comoletion Date
A. General Requirements
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its .__/___/
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be require[:l by a court to pay as a result of ~uch action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all __/ /.___
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved
use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which .__/ /
include site plans, amhitectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein and the
Development Code regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced .thereon, all .__j /
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code .__/ /.
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
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be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site 'plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be __./ /
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. --
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for /.~._/
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment
building, etc.) er prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development __/ /
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and / /
approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations /_._/
and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior
to the issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be __/ /
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry wails, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground
vaults.
10.All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
'including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property .__j /__
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or /__/
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space _~/ /__
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb). / /----
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
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4. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 er / /.
mere parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
F. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home / /
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building
permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for even/ three / /
parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
3. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one / !
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
4. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be .__/ /
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner' review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
5. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on __/ /
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously m~intained by the developer.
6. AIl walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, .~ /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
7. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of .~ /
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
G. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a ~part of this /__/
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and
shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of
any signs.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT'THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: /__--/
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
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2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils ___/ !
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. .~/ /
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation .~/ /
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by ___j /
the Building and Safety Division.
I. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans Shall be .~/
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the
Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or / I
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the
established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to Transportation Development
Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. Applicant shall provide a
copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday / /.---
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
4. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public / /-.-
counter).
J. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances ! !
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s). / /
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. ._j /
4. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino ___/ /
Environmental Health Services prior to issuance of building permits.
5. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with UBC Table _._j /
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K. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City /.__/
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to /-..--/
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the /
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. ! !
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING .CONDITIONS:
L. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: i.~
Curb& I A.C. ] Side-] Drive ] Street ] Street I Comm ] Median I Bike I Other
Street Name Gutter J Pvmt walk Appr. Ughts Trees Trail Island Trail
Feren Boulevard ] X e X X f
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item. (e) Commercial drive approach per Standard 101, Type C. (f) "No
Parking Anytime" signs.
2. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in __j /.__
accordance with the City's street tree program.
M. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting ! !.
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
N. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, /.~
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for'the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. .~/
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the _._j.~/
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days
prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the
case of all other ?esidential projects.
O. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for / /
all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
P. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roes Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The I.~/
developer shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced,
participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a
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Pro~ect No. CUP 98-30
Comole!ion Date
fire station to serve the development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the
developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be 2,0:00~gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix III-A, 3, (b) __/ /
(Increase).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department ~ /
personnel prior to water plan approval. --
b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall / /
be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel after
construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed,
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., /'----/
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval Required .__/ /
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-
inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to
meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands
and model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be /__j
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to __.j /
final inspection.
7, An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
a. Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. /
b. Other: 1997UBC.
/.~/
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking,
plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc.
Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate for proposed
operations.
8. Sprinkler system monitoring shal~ be installed and operational immediately upon completion __./ /
of sprinkler system.
9. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
a. Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. /
10. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
a. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. /__/
11. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. .__/ /
12. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and __./ /
clear of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District
requirements.
13. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase /
shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval Contact the Fire Safety Division for
specific details and ordering information.
SC -12/99
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Project No. CUP 98-30
COmDletlon Date
14. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho / i
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
a. $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building).** ·
· *Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
15. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, I L
UFC, UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
Q. Special Permits
1. Special permits may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below:
a. Places of assembly (except churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations). / /
NOTE: SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.), AND/OR
ANY CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMITTAL OF PLANS.
NOTE: A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS WHERE
IMPROVEMENTS BIENG PROPOSED WILL GENERATE 50 CUBIC YARDS OR MORE
OF COMBINED CUT AND FILL. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED,
STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 98-04, A REQUEST TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF
PARKING SPACES FROM 76 TO 14 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 5,672 COMMUNITY CENTER, iN THE LOW
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2.-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FERON BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 150
FEET WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 209-085-04.
A. Recitals.
1. Northtown Housing Development has filed an application for the issuance of Variance
No. 98-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Variance request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 26th day of January 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public heating on Janua~/26, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located, on the south side of Feron Boulevard,
approximately 150 feet west of Hermosa Avenue with a street frontage of 110.50 feet and lot depth
of 190 feet and which is presently developed with a single story structure (Northtown Movie
Theater), on-site paving, sidewalk, curb, and gutter; and
b. The property to the north and west of the subject site is zoned Park and is currently
developed with Old Town Park, the property to the south is zoned Elementary School and is .
currently developed with rancho Middle School, the property to the east is within the Low
Residential District and is developed with single family homes; and
c. The project primarily proposes to offer a neighbofnood based program, which will
accommodate patrons on a "drop-in" basis; and
d. The project will use the 31 parking spaces available across the street at Rancho
Middle School, for weekend events expected to generate a parking demand that exceeds the
number of parking spaces provided on-site; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VAR 98-04 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEV. CORP.
January 26, 1999
Page 2
e. The City Planner and Community Services Director shall receive wdtten notification
of all ";pecial events," which will use Rancho Middle School parking lot. The City shall receive
written notification no more than 90-calendar days and no fewer than 30-calendar days,prior to any
"special events." 'In the event that there is a scheduling conflict between a Community Center event
and Old Town Park p~ogramming, the City shall have first priority; and
f. The vadance as specified in this application will not be detrimental to the goals and
objectives of the General Plan or Development Code and will not promote a detrimental condition
to the persons or properties in the immediate vicinity on the subject site for the reasons that follow.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulations
would not result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the
objectives of the Development Code.
1. The site and existing building historically was used and functioned as
a community hall for special events. However, the site does not
comply with current setback and parking requirements. The imposing
of the required parking ratio for the reconstruction of the proposed
community hall will not be possible. Therefore~ it will result in practical
difficulty and unnecessary physical hardship without the variance.
b. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable
to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other
properties in the same district.
1. The site and existing building is designated as a Point of Historic
Interest because bf its cultural and geographical setting and its history
as a community center for the North Town neighborhood for many
years. Without the variance, the neighborhood would be denied a
much-needed community center and would not have the opportunity
to reinstate or continue the historic use of the site. Therefore; there
are unusual circumstances that do not apply to other properties in the
same district.
c. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would
deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district.
1. The reconstruction of the proposed community center will benefit
primarily the Northtown neighborhood. The proposed use is unique
and without the variance, the Northtown neighborhood will be denied
their privileges.
d. That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district.
1. Because of the uniqueness of the site, being a Historic Point of
Interest and a privately owned community center for the Northtown
neighborhood, the granting of the variance will not set a precedent for
other properties in the same district.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VAR 98-04 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEV. CORP.
January 26,1999
Page 3
e. That the granting of the Vadance will not be det#mental to the public health, safety,
or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
1. The proposed community center is an asset to the Northtown
neighborhood and will provide much needed community programs and
recreation opportunities. The granting of the variance will not be
detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood because the applicant
has entered into an agreement with Cucamonga School District to use
31 of the parking spaces within the school parking area adjacent to the
site. Further, there are conditions of approval regulating the intensity
and frequency of the community events so as to minimize the conflict
with the school's events or the Old Town Park programming.
Therefore; the parking impact as a result of the variance will be
mitigated to an acceptable level.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
A']-I'EST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of January 2000,by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
the city of
l~ancho Cucamon$a
Staff Report
DATE: January 26, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Warren Morelion, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVF
TRACT 14875 ~ MODERN CORPORATION - A request for an extension of a
previously approved tentative tract map of 36 condominium units on 3.56 acres of
land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the
southeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-332-26.
BACKGROUND: On January 9, 1991, the Planning Commission approved the project with a two-
year time limit. Since that time, the City has granted four years of time extensions. In addition, the
State has granted three more years of automatic time extensions. Prior to the expiration, the
applicant filed an extension request on December 1, 1999, requesting a twelve-month extension
to expire on January 9, 2001.
The tentative tract map was approved with 36 "postage stamp" lots that essentially follow the
building footprints and patio areas. This means that the homeowner would own their building and
the land underneath it, rather than just owning the interior airspace as in most condominium
projects.
ANALYSIS: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposed time extension and compared the
proposal with current development cdteda outlined in the Development Code. Based on this review,
the Tentative Tract meets the development standards for the Medium Residential District.
A. Subdivision Map: On January 6, 1999, the City Council amended the City's Subdivision
Ordinance to allow the Planning Commission authority to grant time extensions in 12-month
increments for up to 5 years (a maximum of 8 years from the original approval), which is the
maximum allowed under the State Subdivision Map Act Section 66452.6(e). The 3 years of
time extensions automatically granted by the State are in addition to the time extensions which
may be granted by the City; therefore, the maximum life of this project would be up to 11 years
from the original date of approval (final expiration on January 9, 2002).
B. Development]Design Review:. The original approval of the project also included design review
for construction of 36 condominium units; however, the design review has expired and the
applicant is not requesting an extension thereof. Time extensions for design reviews are
regulated by the City's Development Code. The Development Code was amended by
ITEM D
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TT 14875 - MODERN CORPORATION
January 26, 2000
Page 2
Ordinance No. 596 to grant a 5 year approval period with no possible time' extensions. The
three 3 years of time extensions automatically granted by the State are in addition to the time
extensions which may be granted by the City. Therefore, the maximum approval period,
including State extensions, would be eight years from the project's original date of approval.
Final expiration of the design review for this project was January 9, 2000. No further time
extensions are possible and none was requested by the applicant. In conjunction with the
previous time extension request, staff reviewed the project design and noted four
inconsistencies with current development standards. These are explained in detail in the
attached staff report dated January 13, 1999. Although the project could be redesigned to
meet city standards, the issue is moot because the design review has expired.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Part I of the Initial Study has been prepared by the applicant.
Staff completed Part II, the Environmental Checklist, and determined that the project could have a
significant impact on drainage, geology, noise, and schools. Special studies were previously
prepared to address mitigation measures for drainage, geology, and noise. The developer has
entered into mitigation agreements with the affected school districts. W~th the mitigation measures
identified in the Initial Study Part II made as conditions of approval, the potential impact is reduced
to a level not significant.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the time
extension.
City Planner
BB:DC:Is
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter from Applicant
Exhibit "B" - Site Utilization Map
Exhibit"C" - Location Map
Exhibit "D" - Site Plan
Exhibit "E" - Grading Plan
Exhibit "F" - Initial Study
Exhibit "G" - Staff Report dated January 13, 1999
Resolution of Approval
MODERN CORPORATION
PUENTE HIllS BUSINESS CENTER
! 7700 Castelton S~'ee~, Suile 268
Cilyoflndu$1ry, California 91748
Tel: (815} 965.2668 Fax: (818} 965.2268
December 1, 1999
Planning Division D~-0 0 6' 1,,o,9~
City of Rancho Cucamonga
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 ,~. Oi~i~s~mong
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Subject: Tentative Track 14055
Dear Mr. Coleman
We would like to request a time extension.for~. The current date of expiration
is March 27,200.
Attached please find two checks: Time Extension for the amount of $549.00 and Initial
Study for the amount of $330.32. If you have any questions please contact me at (626)
965-2668.
DUPLICATE RECEIPT ~UPLICATE RECEIPT
Sincerely,
CITY OF R~HCHO CUCA~O~GA
CITY HALL
1BSBB CIVIC CE~IER ~RIUE
969-~77-27BB
HOWARD KING DEPART~EHI OF FIHAHCE
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TRACT NO. '.14875 ' '
IN ~E CITY OF RANCHO ~CAMONGA '": · :: "" '
COUNTY OF ~N BERNARDINO '*
STATE OF ~LIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL
.., ......... INFORMATION FORM
~o,.on~oC..m~,, ,, .... , .. , * -(Part I -.Initial Study)
Planning Division
(909} 477.2750
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies. 'ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided in ful.~l. · · __
INCOMPI~ETE APPLICATIONS tA~l,L NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility Of the applicant to ensure
that the appfication is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to peffon'n work required to provide missing
infon'nation.
Application Number for the project lo which this form pertains:
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Name & Address of developer or project .sponsor. - ~-,.--/%.%/~ ~
Name & Address of pe~on preparing this fo~ (if diffe~nt from above):
'Information i~dicated bj/'astedsk (*) is nO! required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff. ~ ' · - *
'1) Pr~vide a fu~ sca~e ~8-1/2 x11) c~py ~f the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which inc~udes the pr~ject $ite~ and indicate the
site boundaries. '
2) Provide a ,set of color photog~'aphs which show representative views iht9 the site from the north, south, east and west;
views ~ and fr~m the site from the pdma~y access points which serve the site; and representative views of significant
features (~m the site. Include a map showing I~cation of each photograph.
3) Project Location (describe): ~ ~___.~5~'~? d~. ~ ~ ~
4) Assesso/~s Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary):
'6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed dedications):
7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet
if necessary:
8) Include a descdplion of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agencies in o~ler to fully implement the project:
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9) Describe the physical seffing of the site as it exists before the project including information on topOgraphy, soil stability, plants
and animals, mature trees, treils and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on site
...... ;. . -(inc~udi~g age and c~nditi~n) and the use ~f ~he structures~`~ttach ph~t~grephs ~f signi~cant features descdbed~ In addition, site all sources of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and archeological s_u~eys, traffic studies):
10) Descdbe the known cultural and/or histodcal aspects of the site. Site all sources of information (bo?~ ks, published reports and
oral histoq/):
11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site (aircraft' rcadway n°ise' etc') and h°w lhey will affect
proposed uses:
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12) Describe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate descdp§on of the site in terms of uffimate use which . ..
will rosuit frorn the prosed projecL Indicate ff thero aro proposed phases for development, Ihe extent of development to occur
.... with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) ff neces=ary: ....
13) Desc#bethesun~undingproperties.inc~udinginf~rmati~n~np~antsandanima~sandanycu~tura~.his~~dca~~~rscenicaspects~
Indicale the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops,
department stores, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yah:f, etc.):
l'
14) [4411 the proposed project change the patfem, scale or character of the surrounding general area of the project?
15) Indicate the type of sho/t-ten~ and long-term noise to be generated, including source and amount. How will these noise levels
.... affect adjacent properties and on-site uses. What methods of sound proofing am proposed?
°16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replaceraents of matura or scenic trees:
17) indicateanybodiesofwater(includingdomesticwatersupplies)intowhichthesitedrains:
18] Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For fudher cladfication, please contact
he Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591. ~ ~
· al/da ~'f*~,~_.~l'/(~['~, Peakuse(gaEDay) '-'~~) (~,\ /~
a. Res~denbal (g Y)I ~ ~ ~-~"~ . . ~. . ,
b. Commercial, qnd. (gal/day/ac) Peak use (gal/rain. lac)
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. __ Septic Tank ~ Sewer.' If septic tanks am proposed, attach
percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates), For further clarffication, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987.2591.
a, Res,den,,a,(gal/day) /
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal~day~ac)
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) Number of residential units:
Detached (indicate Fange of paroel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size:
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Attached (indicate whether unita am rental or for sate units): ' .. .~"~[,~ ,
~ 21) Anticipatedrangeofsalepdcesand/ormnts: ....
Rent (per month) $ to $
22) Specifynumberofbedroomsbyunit.type:
~.~7~"24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project: Contact the appropriate School
Di$lrfcts as shown in Attachment B:
a. Elemenlaq,: ;/'~
b. Junior High:
c. Senior High / ~
COMMERCIAL, ~NDI, ISTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAl. PROJECTS
25) De$cdbetype~fu$e($)andma~~rfuncti~n(s)~fc~mmercia~~indu$tda~~rinstitu~i~na~u~es:`
26) Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type:
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27) Indicate. hours of operation:
28) Number of employees: Total:
*Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Previde breakd~wn ~f anticipatedj~b c~assificati~ns~ inc~uding wage and sa~ary ranges~ as we~~ as an indicati~n ~f the rate
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessaq/):
30) Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City:
'31) For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the soun:e, type and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should be
vedfied through the South Coast Air Ouafity Management District, at (818) 572-6283):
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water~ sewer~ ~re~ and ~~~d c~ntr~~ agencies se/ving the preject been c~ntacted t~ determine their abi~ity t~ previde
adequate se/vice to the preposed preject? If so, please indicate their response.
_. 33) In the known history of this property, has them been any use. storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
.... '. herbicides; fu.els, oils..~oivents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage.of any of the above.
Please list the materials and describe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the properly, as well as Ihe dales of use. if
known. *
34) Wi~ the prap~sed praject inv~ve the temp~rary ~r ~ng~terrn use~ st~rage ~r discharge ~f hazard~us and/~r t~xic
' ' materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an inventory of all such malerials to be
used and proposed method of disposal The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shall be
shown and labeled on the application plans.
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information raquired for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ebility, that the facts, statements, and infonnation presented are true and
correct tot he best of my knowledge and belief. I further,/u..,~,~e,r~tand that adoiti?nal~f~tion may be mquirad lo be submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City, of I~ahcho, Cdcamoqg, a. / ~ '
INITSTD1.WPD - 4/96' Page 8
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
t. Project File: Time Extension for Tentative Tract 14875
2. Related Files: Design Review for Tentative Tract 14875
3. Description of Project: A request for an extension of a previously approved tentative tract
map and Design Review for the development of 36 condominiums on 3.56 acres of land in
the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast
corner of Amhibald Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-332-26.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Modern Corporation
17700 Castelton Street, Suite 268
City of Industry, CA 91748
5. General Plan Designation: Medium Residential
6. Zoning: Medium Residential
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
North - Single family residential and a church
South - Apartments
West - Single family residentS'al
East - Condominiums
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Warren Morelion
Assistant, Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required:
None
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least (~ne impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning ( ) Transportation/Circulation (X) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing ( ) Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Aesthetics
(X) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources
( ) Air Quality (X) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIV.E ~E~RATION will be prepared.
Signed:
Warren Morelion
Assistant, Planner
January 5, 2000
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAl_'IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? , ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
The project is consistent with Medium Residential land use and zoning designations. This is
a small in-fill site surrounded on two sides by public streets and shares common property lines
with similar density existing multi-family residential and condominium complexes.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regiona! or local
population projections? ( ) ) ( ) (X)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ) ) ( ) (X)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ) ) ( ) (X)
Comments: ,
The project is the last remaining vacant developable land at this intersection. The small scale
of the project will not induce substantial growth or cumulatively exceed projected population.
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( (X) ( ) ( )
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Expansive soils? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
f) The site is not located in an area of any known geologic problems. A Preliminary
Geotechnical Investigation was prepared (ICG, July 10, 1990) which concluded that the
project was feasible. The existing on-site fill soils are generally loose and are
predominantly non-expansive. The recommendations of the report shall be
implemented during planning, design, and construction.
4. WATER. VVill the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
b) Exposure of people or properly to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved
oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
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h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) , ( ) (X)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies? ( ) ( ) . ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The project will increase surface runoff due to construction of impervious surfaces. The
conceptual grading plan is designed to collect storm water into concrete swales and
pipes which discharge into an existing drainage easement on surface streets through
the adjoining property to the southeast into an existing detention basin. A hydrology
report was prepared to assess drainage impacts (Giren, October 26, 1990). The report
concluded that a) the existing street through the adjoining project can safely handle
storm water from both projects, b) the existing catch basins in Stafford Way are
undersized, c) the inlet/outlet structure in the detention basin may be undersized, d) the
small drainage pipe which drains the detention basin was not functioning at full capacity
because of disrepair and may be undersized, and e) development of Tentative Tract
14875 will not affect the adjoining project and its facilities. The project will require
construction of off-site drainage improvements. A final drainage report must be
submitted prior to recordation of the final map.
b) The project site is vulnerable to flooding along Archibald Avenue. The project will
require construction of a 8-inch high concrete curb along the easterly right-of-way
line of Archibald Avenue for flood protection.
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) . ( ) (X)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) . ( ) (X)
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6. TRANsPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) (X)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) (X)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses? ( ) (X)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) (X)
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the proposal result
in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and vernal
pool)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
[Ddt
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8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposah
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ( ) ) (X)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) ) (X)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region
and the residents of the State? ( ) ( ) (X)
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited to:
oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emerge'ncy evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazard? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a) The proposed residential use will not significantly increase existing noise levels.
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b) The site is located along Archibald Avenue, a major arterial street, where the General
Plan estimates noise levels greater than the 65Ldn standard. An acoustical report was
prepared (Bricken, May 29, 1990) to determine suitable mitigation. The report
concluded that a 7.5-foot high sound barrier must be constructed around the
perimeter of all buildings, and a 5-foot high sound wall around balconies along
Archibald to mitigate noise to a non significant level.
'11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon or result in a need for new or altered government
sen/ices in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Schools? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
c) The elementary and high school districts are currently impacted. Both affected school
districts have entered into mitigation agreements with the developer. The developer
will be required to pay school fees or participate in Mello-Roos Districts as
determined by the affected school districts,
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Wo~ld the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or
substantial alterations to the following uhTities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) (X)
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g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
13. AESTHETICS. Wou/dtheproposa/:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) (), ( ) (X)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
14. CULTURAl_ RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? .
( ) ( ) (X)
15, RECREATION, Wou/dtheproposa/:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ( ) (X)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ( ) (X)
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Impact
'16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal, or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential to
achieve shod-term, to the disadvantage of long-
term, environmental goals? (A shod-term impact on
the environment is one which occurs in a relatively
brief, definitive period of time. Long-term impacts
will endure well into the future.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(X) General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
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(X) Ma$1gr E~n~nta Asse~nt for ~ t~9 ~ne~ Plan U~a~
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION ~
I ~Ey that I am lhe a~t ~ ~ proje~ d~d in ~ls ~1 Stu~ ] aeon* ~ that
h~ rc~ this Im~ial ~udy a~ th~ pro.seal ~tigat~n measu~ Fu~her, I have, revised t~
eff~ ~ mH~a e I~ ~s [o a olnf ~m c~ar~ no s~n~n/env~nme~tat, ~ff~ wo~ld
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 2109f and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Time Extension for Tentative Tract 14875
Public Review Period Closes: January 26, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Modern Corporation
Project Location (also see attached map): Located at the southeast corner of Archibald Avenue and
Church Street-APN: 1077-332-26.
Project Description: A request for an extension of a previously approved tentative tract map and design
review for the development of 36 condominium units on 3.56 acres of land in the Medium Residential District
(8-14 dwelling units per acre).
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid ~e effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding am included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
January 26, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
CITY OF RANCHO CU'~. ~ONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 13, 1999
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Dan Coleman, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION :FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT 14875 - MODERN CORPORATION - A request for an extension of a
previously approved tentative tract map and design review for the development of
36 condominium units on 3.56 acres of land in the Medium Residential Distdct (8-14
dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast comer of Archibald Avenue and
Church street - APN: 1077-332-26.
BACKGROUND: On January 9, 1991, the Planning Commission approved the project with a two-
year time limit. Since that time, the City has granted three years of time extensions. In addition, the
State granted three more years of automatic time extensions dudng the recession. Pdor to the
expiration, the applicant filed an extension request on November 25, 1998 requesting a twelve-
month extension to expire on January 9, 2000.
On January 6, 1999, the City Council amended the City's Subdivision Ordinance to increase time
extensions to five years, which is the maximum allowed under the State Subdivision Map Act
Section 66452.6(e). The Planning Commission may extend this project in twelve month increments
for up to three more years (until January 9, 2002).
ANALYSIS: The Planning Division has reviewed the approved project design and noted the
following inconsistencies with current development standards of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
These inconsistencies are primarily the result of the adoption of Ordinance 465, which included
major changes to the multi-family development standards by the City Council in 1991, after the
project was approved.
A. Setbacks: The project does not meet the 15-foot minimum setback between buildings and
curb face as required by Development Code Table 17.08.040-E (see Exhibit"K"). Specifically,
units 9, 16, 17, and 36 have a building setback of 12 feet or less as shown on the enclosed
copy of the approved Site Plan (see Exhibit"C"). Because of the small sizeland narrow shape
of the property, the project has been designed at the minimum setbacks along the street and
interior site boundary. These buildings can be moved to provide greater setback, such that
only their comers would have a setback of less than the 15 feet required.
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B. Recreational Amenities: The project does not provide the required six recreational amenities
as required by Development Code Section 17.08.040-C (see Exhibit "J"). Projects with 31 to
100 units must provide at least six recreational amenities, or their equivalent, as approved by
the Planning Commission, from the following list:
1. Large open lawn area, one of the dimensions shall be a minimum of'50 feet.
2. Enclosed tot lot with multiple play equipment.
3. Spa or pool.
4. Barbecue facility equipped with gdll, picnic benches, etc.
The project has five recreational amenities: 1) large open lawn area between Buildings 4 and
5, 2) tot lot, 3) spa, 4) pool, and 5) barbecue facility. The project could be redesigned to
include the required sixth recreational amenity, most probably a second barbecue facility or
spa.
C. Compact Parkinq Spaces: Four of the visitor parking spaces are compact (8 feet by 16 feet).
The City no longer allows compact parking spaces and requires a minimum 9-foot by 18-foot
stall. The project could be redesigned to provide the required stall size.
D. Patio Setback: The project does not meet the minimum 15-foot setback for patio fences
between Buildings 13-16 and 17-20 as required by Development Code Table 17.08.040-E
(see Exhibit "K"). The project was approved with a 12-foot setback. If the patio areas were
reduced in size, the project could provide the required 15-foot setback.
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORITY: The Planning Commission may approve, conditionally
approve, or deny a time extension request. The Planning Commission may add conditions, and
modify or delete any of the conditions of approval, except conditions required by City Ordinance or
by the City Engineer, related to public health and safety or standards approved by the City
Engineer. Staff recommends adoption of revised conditions of approval (see attached Resolution)
consistent with current City requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Part I of the Initial Study has been prepared by the applicant.
Staff had completed Part.Il, the Environmental Checklist, and determined.that the project could have
a significant impact in drainage, geology, noise, and schools. Special studies were previously
prepared to address mitigation measures for drainage, geology, and noise. The developer has
entered into mitigation agreements with the affected school districts. With the mitigation measures
identified in the Initial Study Part II made as conditions of approval, the potential impact is reduced
to a level not significant. Staff recommends issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
FACTS FOR FINDING: In approving or conditionally approving the time extension, the Planning
Commission must find that the proposed subdivision, together with its provisions for its design and
improvements, is consistent with the General Plan. The Planning Commission must deny the time
extension if it makes any of the following findings:
A. That the proposed map is not consistent with General Plan.
B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with the General
Plan.
C. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
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D. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density or development.
E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat.
F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause serious public
health problems.
G. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
The Planning Commission should determine whether the non-conformities make the project not
physically suitable for the type of development or proposed density. Staff believes that the project
can be revised through the recommended conditions of approval to meet all current standards of
the City. ..
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public headng in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission grant a one-year time
extension for the subdivision map and related design review, subject to revised conditions of
approval, through adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval and issuance of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
BB:DC:mlg
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter from Applicant
Exhibit"B" - Location Map
Exhibit "C" - Site Plan
Exhibit "D" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit"E" - Elevations
Exhibit "F" - Floor Plans
Exhibit "G" - Grading Plan
Exhibit "H" - Wall Elevations
Exhibit"l" - Non-Conformities
Exhibit "J" - Development Code Section 17.08.040-C
Exhibit "K" - Development Code Table 17.08.040-E
Exhibit "L" - Initial Study Part II
Resolution of Approval - Tentative Tract Time Extension
Resolution of Approval - Design Review Time Extension
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
THE'EXTENSION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 14875 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 36 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON
3.56ACRES OF LAND IN THE ,MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND CHURCH STREET, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-332-26.
A. Recitals.
1. Modem Corporation has filed an application for the extension of the approval of Tentative
Tract Map No. 14875, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Tract Map Time Extension request is referred to as "the application."
2. On January 9, 1991, this Commission adopted its Resolution No. 91-03, thereby
approving the application subject to specific conditions and time limits, Tentative Tract No. 14875
and adopted its Resolution No. 91-04, thereby approving, subject to specific conditions and time
limits, the related design review. The State of California, under SB 428 and AB 771, granted three
years of automatic time extensions. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has granted four
years of time extensions. The design review approval expired on January 9, 2000, and has no more
time extensions available.
3. On the 26th day of January 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Gucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
· 4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on January 26, 2000, including wdtten and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The previously approved Tentative Tract Map is in substantial compliance with the
City's current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies; and
b. The extension of the Tentative Tract Map approval will not cause significant
inconsistencies with the current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies;
and
c. The extension of the Tentative Tract Map approval is not likely to cause public
health and safety problems; and
d. The extension is within the time limits established by State law and local ordinance.
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3. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies Certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forlh in Section 75_3.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and 'conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby grants a time extension for:
Tentative Tract Applicant Expiration
14875 Modem Corp. January 9, 2001
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forlh in paragraphs 1, 2, ,and 3 above, this
Commission hereby modifies the conditions of approval contained in Resolution
No. 91-03 to add the following:
Planninq Division
1) The applicant shall agree to defend, at his sole expense, any action brought
against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance
of such approval~ or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The
applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any
Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, may be required by a coud to pay as a result of such action.
The City may, at its sole discretion, participate, at its own expense, in the
defense of any such action but such padicipation shall not relieve the
applicant of his obligations under this condition.
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Env!ronmental Mitiqation Measures
Geologic
1) Recommendations of the geological report (ICG, July 10, 1990) for the site
shall be implemented during planning, design, and construction.
Water
1) The project will require construction of off-site drainage improvements and
a final drainage report must be submitted prior to recordation of the final
map.
2) The project will require construction of a 6-inch high concrete curb along
the eastedy right-of-way line of Archibald Avenue for flood control.
Noise
1) A 7.5-foot sound barrier must be constructed around the perimeter of all
buildings and a 5-foot sound wall must be constructed around balconies
along Archibald Avenue.
6. The applicant is hereby notified that the related design review application expired on
January 9, 2000 and no further time extensions are possible. Any development on this property shall
require a new development/design review application to be processed in conformance with the
standards of the Development Code.
7. The Secretary to this Corn ~mission shall cedify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
A'FFEST:
Brad BuIler, Secretary
I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of January 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
· MITIGATION MONITORING
. PROGRAM
Project File No.: Time Extension for Tentative Tract 14875
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section ?1081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
r~commendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner. shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of
the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. An MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner,
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City
department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational
personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City del~artment has the authority to Stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also .has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license~ntil all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completi'on shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of
guarantee) with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay
for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know
whether the padicular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting
plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development
Director prior to the issuance of building permits,
I:\FINAL\CEQAWIMP Form-rev.wpd
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: TT 14875 Time Extension Applicant: Modern Corporation
Initial Study Prepared by: Warren Morelion Date: January $, 2000
· Recommendations of the geological report (ICG, BO B/C As Necessary 2,3,4
July 10, 1990) for the site shall be implemented
during planning, design, and construction.
· The project will require construction of off-site CE B/C As Necessa~ ~C 1,2,3
drainage improvements and a final drainage
repod must be submi~ed prior to recordation of
the flna~ map.
· The project will require construction of a 6-inch
high concrete curb along the easterly right-of-way CE B/C As Necessary NC 1,2,3
line of Archibald Avenue for flood control.
Noise,., .. !,,:", ':,' : ~ ''', ...... '.', '!:?': ' '" ":'""i ',,- ' '' '. ~:"
· A 7.5-foot sound barrier must be constructed CP C As Necessary NC 2,3.
around the perimeter of all buildings and a 5-foot
sound wall must be constructed around balconies
along Archibald Avenue.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person?;,'.~:; !i'.~.-.~','~'.'~'.'.i MonltodngFrequency
CDD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Planner or designee B - Prior To Construction B - Other Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO - Building Official or designee D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports / Studies / Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating. 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
DEPARTMEN'[
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: TT 14875
SUBJECT: Time Extension
APPLICANT: Modern Corporation
LOCATION: SEC Archibald Avenue and Church Street
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and
the Development Code regulations.
2. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
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3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be'
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. All §ite, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.)'or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development __1
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
6. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and /
approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be /
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner. For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in
underground vaults.
8. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the /__
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning
Division a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and
every year and whenever said information changes.
9. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
10. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double I
wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the
adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all
contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences
along the project's perimeter.
11. For residential development, return walls and corner side wails shall be decorative masonry. /__
12. For multiple family development, a minimum of 125 cubic feet of exterior Iockable storage
space shall be provided.
13. For residential development, recreation area/facility shall be provided as required by the
Development Code.
C. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Ali parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
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3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be
provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open
spaces/plazas/recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles
on this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit
parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas.
6. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
7. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the
required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater.
After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are
2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall
provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobire parking
spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking
spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number
sharl be rounded off to the higher whole number.
D. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home I
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. W~thin parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three /
parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
3. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than /
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
4. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or I
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-
gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover.
In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall
also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and
shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting
required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the
developer prior to occupancy.
5. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible I
for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted
areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and
debris and maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning,
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fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material
shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
6. Th~ final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and Coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
7. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewaIks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along Archibald
Avenue.
8.Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
9.All wails shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
10.Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
E. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and
shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of
any signs.
2. Directory monument sign(s) shall be provided for apartment, condominium, or town homes
prior to occupancy and shall require separate, application and approval by the Planning
Division prior to issuance of building permits.
Environmental
1. A final acoustical repod shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise
attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided,
and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
2. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental
documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
3. In those instances requiring long term monitoring (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy),
the applicant shall provide a written monitoring and reporting program to the City Planner
prior to issuance of building permits. Said program shall identify the reporter as an individual
qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. Site Development
1. Plans shall be'submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall compty with the
latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the
Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
H. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s).
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. /
I. Grading
1. Grading of the subject properly shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City I
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to /
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the /
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. I
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J, Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets measured
from street centerline):
50 total feet on Archibald Avenue I
44 total feet on Church Street I
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2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
3.Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
aplJroved openings: Archibald Avenue and Church Street.
4. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or
by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
5.Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated
or noted on the final map.
6.A maintenance agreement shall also be granted from each lot to the adjacent lot through the
CC&Rs.
7. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on
the final map.
8. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall
be dedicated to the City.
K. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb & A.C. Side- Drive Street StreetT Comm Median Bike Other
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights tees Trail Island Trail
c
x
Archibald Avenue
Church Street x x x x ~
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to
any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit,
and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shalJ be installed with any new construction or
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer.
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e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. - Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of. the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall
be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan
check.
L. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
M. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final
map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage
facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer.
N. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water,
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all' underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. 'l:he developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Hea!th Departmerlt of the County of San Bernardino. A' letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance cJf permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days
prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the
case of all other residential projects.
O. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
P. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed,
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e.,
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
Completion Date
2. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-
inc6 riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to
meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands
and model numbers.
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
4. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to
final inspection.
5. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32.
6. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards.
7. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and
clear of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District
requirements.
8. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet,
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
A building directory shall be required, as noted below:
X Lighted directory within 20 feet of main ~ntrance(s).
9. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase
shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for
specific details and ordering information.
10. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the
Fire Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
11. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC,
UFC, UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
NOTE: SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.), AND/OR ANY
CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMITTAL OF PLANS.
NOTE: A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMI]q'AL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS WHERE
IMPROVEMENTS BEING PROPOSED WILL GENERATE 50 CUBIC YARDS OR MORE
OF COMBINED CUT AND FILL. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED,
STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER,
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Q. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
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2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,
with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
R, Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be instarled on all sliding glass doors.
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doom. If windows are
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
4.All roof openings giving access to the buitding shaft be secured with either iron bars, metal
gates, or alarmed.
S. Security Fencing
1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the
police with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the
Police Crime Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in
personnel or for any other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-
hour dispatch center at (909) 941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at (909)
477-2800 extension 2474 or 2475.
T. Windows
1. All sriding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be
lifted from frame or track in any manner.
U. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall-be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for /
nighttime visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall I
be a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to
background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamon.ga Police
Department.
3. At the entrances of commercial or residential complexes, an illuminated map or directory of I
project shall be erected with vandal-resistant cover. North shall be at the top and so
indicated. Sign shall be in compliance with Sign Ordinance, including an application for a
Sign Permit and approval by the Planning Division.
4. All developments shall submit a 8 ~" x 11" sheet with the numbering pattern of all multi- I
tenant developments to the Police Department.
SC -12199
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
DATE: January 24, 2000
TO: Gall Sanchez, Planning Secretary
FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil EngineerJ.../~~
BY: Maria E. Perez, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: ERRORS IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION FOR DR 99-55
Upon review of the agenda, it was noted that changes had been made by the Planning
Division to the Engineering Special Conditions of approval.
Under Environmental Mitigation Measures, Opening Day 2000 Plus, Item #1 the
following sentence was omitted from the end of the condition:
~ The developer shall provide for the above mitigations or other mitigations as
approved by the City Engineer.
Under Environmental Mitigation Measures, Year 2015 Plus, Items 3 through 6 do not
pertain to the traffic condition and were inadvertently copied and pasted with the traffic
condition.
Please revise the final resolution to reflect these corrections. Thank you for your
attention to this matter.
cc: Dan Coleman, Principal Planner
the c'ity of
Rancho Cucamonga
Staff Report
DATE: January 26, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-55 -
TRAMMEL CROW & CO. - A request to develop four industrial warehouse
buildings (Building "A" - 52,700 square feet, Building "B" - 215,300 square feet,
Building "C" - 421,900 square feet, and Building "D" - 331,100 square feet) totaling
1,021,000 square feet on 48.93 acres of land in the Minimum Impact Heavy
Industrial District (Subarea 9) of the Industrial Specific Plan located on the east and
west side of Milliken Avenue between Arrow Route and Jersey Boulevard - APN:
229-111-30, 35 through 42, 44, 46, and 57.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION -
A. Surroundin9 Land Use and Zoning:
North - Under construction industrial development; General Industrial (Subarea 8)
South-Vacant, and existing industrial buildings; Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial
(Subarea 9)
East -Vacant, and existing industrial building; Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial
(Subarea 9)
West - Existing industrial buildings; Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial (Subarea 9)
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial
North - General Industrial
South - Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial
East Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial
West - General Industrial
C. Site Characteristics: The site is vacant and contains no significant vegetation. The
undeveloped 48.93 acres slopes from the north to south at an approximate 2 percent incline.
ITEM E
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-55 - TRAMMEL CROW & CO.
January 26, 2000
Page 2
D. Parking Calculations:
Number of
Type Square Parking Number of Spaces
Of Use Footage Ratio Spaces Required Provided
Office (Building A) 2,600 1/250 11 11
Office (Building B) 16,000 1/250 64 64
Office (Building C) 15,000 1/250 60 60
Number of
Type Square Parking Number of Spaces
Of Use Footage Ratio Spaces Required Provided
Office (Building D) 10,000 1/250 40 40
Warehouse
(Building A) 41,900 1/1000 (1st 20,000) 30 30
1/2000 (2nd 20,000)
1/4000 (above 40,000)
Warehouse
(Building B) 176,230 same as above 64 64
Warehouse
(Building C) 383,900 same as above 116 116
Warehouse
(Building D) 272,200 same as above 88 88
Manufacturing
(Building A) 7,500 1/500 15 15
Manufacturing
(Building B) 26,070 1/500 52 52
Manufacturing
(Building C) 23,000 1/500 46 46
Manufacturing
(Building D) 48,900 1/500 98 98
TOTAL 684 684
In addition to the above parking requirements, one semi-trailer parking space is required for
each dock-high door. The project is in conformance with this required ratio.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-55 - TRAMMEL CROW & CO.
January 26, 2000
Page 3
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The applicant is proposing to develop the project on a speculative basis (i.e., not
building to suit a specific tenant). The buildings can accommodate either a single user or
divided for multiple users. The office portion of the buildings will front the public rightsiof-
way on Arrow Route, Milliken Avenue, and Jersey Boulevard. The loading areas are
oriented to the interior of the site behind screen walls and the office areas. Building wall
surfaces facing the street corners feature a creative curvilinear design, and are articulated
with changes of plane, color variation, and use of sandblasted concrete with blue-green
colored glazing accents.
B. Design Review Committee: The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Fong) reviewed the project
on November 30, 1999, and requested that the applicant redesign the employee-eating area
and address the building material that will be used on the curvilinear element features on
the project. The Committee (McNiel, Stewart and Coleman) reviewed the final revised
project and material sample on January 4, 2000, and recommended approval with
conditions, see Exhibit "1."
C. Technical and Grading Review Committees: The Committees reviewed the project and
recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in the attached Resolution of
Approval.
D. Environmental Assessment: Part I of the Initial Study was completed by the applicant and
· staff completed Part II, Staff identified potential impacts related to traffic congestion. A
Congestion Management Program/Traffic Impact Analysis (CMP/TIA) was prepared to
determine whether the project will cause increases in vehicle trips or traffic congestion in
excess of projections for the adopted land use. The CMP/TIA (Transtech Engineers, Inc.,
November 29, 1999) concluded that the project will result in traffic congestion at certain
major intersections. The report recommends certain roadway and freeway improvements
to accommodate the projects generated traffic. The mitigation measures for the project
requires the following improvements: a) provide additional lanes at the intersection of
Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue; b) provide for an additional through lane and two
northbound left-turn lanes at the intersection of Arrow Route and Milliken Avenue; c)
reconstruction of Milliken Avenue and Fourth street intersections. The developer shall pay
their fair share of costs for improvements necessary at year 2015 build out.
A habitat assessment study was prepared for the Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly (DSF),
The study concluded that the proper soil is not present and the majority of vegetation is not
suited to DSF. The site has been disturbed through grading. If the Planning Commission
concurs, then issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration is in order.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-55-TRAMMEL CROW& CO.
Janua~ 26,2000
Page 4
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development
Review 99-55 through' adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions and
issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Utilization Map
Exhibit "B" - Site Master Plan
Exhibit "C" - Detailed Master Plan
Exhibit "D" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit "E" - Elevations Building -"A"
Exhibit "F" - Elevations Building. "B"
Exhibit "G" - Elevations Building "C"
Exhibit "H" - Elevations Building "D"
Exhibit 'T' - Design Review Comments dated November 30, 1999
Exhibit "J" - Initial Study
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
9:30 p.m. Doug Fenn November 30, 1999
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-55 - TRAMMEL CROW AND
CO. - A request to construct four industrial buildings (Building A - 52,700 square feet, Building
"B" - 215,300 square feet, Building "C"- 421,900 square feet, and Building "D"- 331,100 square feet)
totaling 1,021,000 square feet on 48.93 acres of land in Subarea 9 (Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial)
of the Industrial Specific Plan located on the -APN: 229-111-30, 35-42, 44, 46 and 57
Desiqn Parameters: The four buildings are to be used for warehouse/distribution activities. The office
portion of the buildings will front the public right-of-ways of Arrow Route, Milliken and Jersey Avenues.
The loading areas are oriented to the interior of site behind screen walls and the office areas. Building
wall surfaces facing the street corners feature a creative curvilinear design, and are articulated with
changes of plane, color variation, and use of sandblasted concrete with blue-green colored glazing
accents. The site is surrounded by industrial development to the east, south, and across Milliken
Avenue to the west, and under construction industrial development to the north across Arrow Route.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. Employee parking between Buildings "B" and "C," and Buildings "C" and "D" should be relocated
elsewhere on the properly or designed as.to not create a potential conflict with the truck and
parking areas. The Planning Commission's policy is to separate employee parking from truck
parking.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondar~ design issues:
1. Screen walls as seen from the pu61ic fight-of-ways shall be no higher than 8 feet in height.
2. The screen gates should be automated to ensure that the gate is open the minimum time
necessary to allow trucks in and out of the loading area.
3. All employee-eating areas should be designed as an integral part of the building and not located
adjacent to access areas for truck and vehicular parking.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review
Committee as a consent calendar item.
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Para Stewart, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Doug Fenn
The Committee recommended that the developer address the secondary issues since the major issue
has been resolved. The Committee also recommended the developer to bdng a sample board of the
materials that will be utilized around the office entrance areas of the project. The applicant was
informed to bring the project back before the next scheduled Design Review Committee meeting on
December 14, 1999.
Exhibit "1"
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
(Part I - Initial Study)
The P~rP6~e'0f. thiS fo~ is t0!::'inform the City of the' b'~si~: bdmpon.e, nts' of'the p~OpOSed
· P~oje~t sO:that the citY ma~ revieWlthe p~ojeCt, pum~nt ~c~ city::pc~liCie~; ~:din~n~es, and:
guidelines; the CaliforniaEn~.i~-0nmentaI Quality Act~ and'th~:Ci~sRules-and· prO~:edures.
to .Implement. CEQA. ~'it is im'portant that the informatic~n'requested in this aDolication be
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED Please note that it is the respon$ibility of the applicant to ensure
that the application is complete at the b'me of submittal; City staff will not be a va#able to perfon'n work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
Project Title: Rancho Cucamonqa Distribution Center III
Name & Addres~ of project owner(s): Rancho Cucamonqa II, Inc.
¢/o Trammell Crow Company, 5801 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Los Anqeles, CA 900~0
Attn: Brian Garcia
Name & Address ofdeveloperorprojectsponsoc Trammell C ~ow Company
5801 S, Eastern Avenue, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 900LI0 Attn: Brian Carcia
ContactPerson&Addre$~: Mark Ossola or Brian Garcia (Same as address above)
TelephoneNumbec Mark Ossola 310/q73-9595 Fax:310/q73-3962
Brian Garcia 323/72~-22~6 Fax:323/72~-9768
Name & Address of person preparfng this form (if different from above): N / A
Telephone Numbec N / A
Exhibit ",T" /zTL
INITSTDI.WPD - 4~96 Page 1
Information indicated by asterisk (') is not required of non-construction CUP's unless'otherwise requested by staf~
'1) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site, and indicate the
site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photographs which show raprase~tative views int9 the site from the north, south, east and west;
views in(q and from the site from the pdma~ access points which serve the site; and reprasentative views of significant
features from the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph.
3) project Location (descdbe): ~ Corner of Arrow Route and Milliken
Avenue
4) Assessor's Pa~el Number$ (attach additional sheet if necessary): Parcel Map No. 11891
°5) GrossSiteArea(ac/sq. ft.): q8.31 AC/2,105,000 SF
'6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed dedications): 4 8 . 31 AC
7) Describe any proposed genera/plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet
if necessary:
None
Include a descrfption of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agencies in order to fully implement the project:
* Dev. 1 Desiqn Review * Lot Line Adjustment
* Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
* Submittal to Fish and Wildlife Service for review
INITSTD1.WPD - 4/96 Page 2
9) Desc#be the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including information on topography, soil stability, plants
and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Descdbe any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition,
site all sources of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and aroheological surveys, traffic studies):
Site is natural vegetation and vacant. Exiting grades slope from the NE corner
of Arrow Routh down to Jersev Blvd; No existina structures exit1;,
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) has been started and will be submitted to
to the Enc~ineerin.q Department for proposed building.
A study is currently underway to determine status of the New Delhi Sands Flower
Lovinq Fly.
lO) Descdbe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Site all sources of information (books published reports and
oral history): '
None
11) Descrfbe any n~ise s~urces and their ~eve~$ that n~w a~ect the site (aircraft~ roadway n~ise~ etc~) and h~w they wi~~ a~ect
proposed uses:
Road noise exists today, which will not effect future proposed buildinqs.
IN]TSTD1,WPD - 4/96 Page 3
12) Descdbe the proposed preject in detail. This shou/d provide an adequate desc~pfion ofthe site in terms of ultimate use which
will result flora the prosed project, Indicate if there are proposed phases for deve/opmen~ the extent of development to occur
with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach adc~tional sheet(s) if necessary:
This proiect ~ill be four tilt-up buildinqs to be used for warehouse distribution.
They will be built on 48.31 acres of vacant land. The buildinq (;orner~ will be
accented with two (2) stories of cjlas~ entries. The buildincjs will be painted with
sandblast accents throuqhout the elevations.
13) Desc~bethesurr~undingproperb.e$~inc~udinginf~rmab~n~np~antsandanima/sandanycuttura~hist~dca~rscenicaspects~
Indicate the type of land use (r~sidential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops,
department stores, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yanY, etc.):
N~rth of Arrow Routh - Vacant. Drooosed industrial building
West - Vacant and existinq industrial buildinq
East - Existinq industrial buildinq
South - Existinq industrial buildinq
14) Wi~~ ~he pmp~sed pmject change the pattem~ sca~e ~r character ~f the surrounding genera~ area ~f the project?
No
INITSTD1 .WPD - 4/96 Page 4
15) Indicate the type of short-term and Iong-tenw noise to be genemted, including source and amount. How will these noise levels
affect adjacent properb'es and on-site uses. What methods of sound proofing ara proposed?
None
'16) Indicate proposed removals and/or raplacements of matura or scenic traes:
None exist.
17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into which the site drains:
None
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further cladfication, ~lease contact
the Cucamonga County Water District at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) N ! ,~ Peak use (gal/Day) N / A
b. Commercial, find. (gal/day/ac) 3000 Peak use (gal/rain/ac) q. 166
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. --. Septic Tank X Sewer. If septic tanks ara proposed, attach
percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitacy sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage est/mates). For further cladficat~bn, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) N / A
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) 2000
'-RE~DENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) N~
Detached (indicate range of paroel siam lot size and maximum lot size:
INITSTD1 .WPD - 4/96 Page 5
__ (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21) and/or rents:
Sale Pdce(s) to $
Rant (per month) to $
22) Specify nurnber of bedreoms b~
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing w~thin the project: apprepdate School
Districts as shown in Attachment B:
a. Elemental:
b. Junior High:
c. Senior High
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25) Descdbe type ~f use(s) and rnaj~r functi~n(s) ~f cdrnrnercia~~ industda~ ~r instituti~na~ uses:
Industrial use - Warehouse, liqht manufacturinq (20%) with ancillary office (3 to q%)
26) Total floor area of cornrnercial, industrial, or insb~utional uses by type:
1~009,000 SF buildinq footprint.
],021,000 SF total building SF, including mezzanine
INiTSTDI.WPD - 4/96 Page
27) Indicate houre of operation: Unknown at this time.
28) Number of emp/oyees: Total'. Unknown at this time.
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Pmvide breakd~wn ~f antic~pated j~b c/assi~cati~ns~ inc~ud~ng wage and $a~ary ranges~ as we~~ as an indica~~n ~f the rate
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessa~):
Unknown at this time.
30) Estimation of the number of wod<ers to be hired that currently reside in the City:
Unknown at this time.
'31) For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the soun;e, type and amount of air poliution emisaions. (Data should be
vedfied threugh the South Coast Air Quality Management District. at (818) 572-6283):
Unknown at this time.
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water~ sewer~ ~re~ and ~d c~ntr~ agencies sen~ing the pmject been contac~ed t~ deten-nine their abliity t~ previde
adequate se~/ice to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their response.
Yes - Application pendinq
INITSTD1 .WPD - 4/96 Page 7
33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but am not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
herbicides; fuels, oils, solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the matedals and descdbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use, if
known.
34) t4~ll the proposed project involve the temporary or long-tetra use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic
materfals, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to be
used and proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shall be
shown and labeled on the application plans.
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and
correct tot he best of my knowledge and belief. I further understand that additional information may be raquirad to be submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Date: 9 / 1 3 / 9 9 Signature:
7~tle: Senior Construction Manaqer
Trammell Crow Company
INITSTD1.WPD - 4/96 Page 8
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Development Review 99-55
2. Related Files: None
3. Description of Project: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-55 - TRAMMEL CROW -A request to develop four industrial warehouse
buildings totaling 1,021,000 square feet (Building ~A" - 52,700 square feet, Building "B" -
215,300 square feet, Building "C' - 421,900 square feet, and Building ~D' - 331,100 square
feet) on 48.93 acres of land in Subarea 9 (Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial) of the
Industrial Specific Plan located on the east and west side of Milliken Avenue between Arrow
Route and Jersey Avenue -APN: 229-111-30, 35-42, 44, 46 and 57.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Trammel Crow Company
5801 S. Eastern Ave., Suite. 100
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 724-2246
5. General Plan Designation: Heavy Industrial
6. Zoning: Minimum Impact Heayy Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 9
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is surrounded by industrial development
to the east, south, and across Milliken Avenue to the west, and under construction industrial
development to the north across Arrow Route.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Douglas Fenn
Associate Planner
(909)477-2750
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-55 Page 2
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The er~vironmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation IncorpOrated,'' or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
(x) Transportation/Circulation ( ) Public Services
( ) Land Use and Planning (x) Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Population and Housing ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (x) Aesthetics
(x) Geological Problems (x) Hazards ( ) Cu{tural Resources
(x) Water (x) Noise ( ) Recreation
i( ) Air Quality ( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the en~'onment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A
MiTiGAtiON. wi~ be prepared.
Signed: 'Dougla's~Fenn ~
Associate F~anner
January 3, 2000
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL-IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-55 Page 3
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
established community?
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) ( ) 0 (X)
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
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Development Review 99-55 Page 4
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
h) According to Figure V-5 of the General Plan, the site contains Tujunga-Delhi soil
association which "may have soil bearing capacities that could limit some
development. Structures proposed on this soil type should be permitted only after
a site specific investigation has been performed that indicated the soils can
adequately support the weight of the structure". Asoils report will be required prior
to issuance of permits. The impact is not considered to be significant.
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ) ( ) (X) ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
) ( ) ( ) (X)
hazards such as flooding?
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality-(e.g., temperature, ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)?
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of ( ) ( ) (X)
groundwater recharge capability?
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
supplies?
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Comments:
a) The absorption rate will be altered because of the paving and hardscape proposed.
All runoff will be conveyed to approved drainage facilities which have been .designed
to'handle the flows. No other improvements beyond the master plan of drainage are
necessary to accommodate the project. The impact is not considered to be
significant.
Impact Less
5, AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCUL/[,TION. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) (X) 0 ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) ' ( ) (X)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ( ) (X)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ( ) (X)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) (X)
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Comments:
a) A Congestion Management Program/Traffic Impact Analysis (CMP/TIA) study was
prepared to determine whether the developmentwill cause increases in vehicle trips
or traffic congestion in excess of projections for the adopted land uses and lower the
level of service (LOS) at CMP intersections. The City's minimum acceptable LOS
is Level 'D'. The CMP/TIA (Transtech Engineers, Inc. November 29, 1999)
concludes that the project will have a significant traffic impact and recommends
certain roadway and freeway improvements to accommodate the traffic generated
by the project and to maintain an acceptable LOS as required by the City.
Mitigation measures for the project are as follows:
Opening Day 2000 Plus Project Improvements
Only t~vo of the key analysis intersections are forecast to exceed the minimum
level of service thresholds under opening day (2000) plus project conditions.
The improvements required to maintain threshold levels of service are
described below:
1. Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard= Provide for 4 northbound thru
lanes and right-turn overlap phasing on Milliken Avenue (add 2 lanes
and RT OVL phasing). Provide for 4 southboundthru lanes with right-
turn overlap phasing on Milliken Avenue (add 2 lanes and RT OVL
phasing). Provide for 3 eastbound thru lanes with right-turn overlap
phasing on Foothill Boulevard (add t lane and RT OVL phasing).
Provide for 3 westbound thru lanes with right-turn overlap phasing on
Foothill Boulevard (add I lane and RT OVL phasing).
2. Milliken Avenue and Arrow Route: Provide for 3 northbound thru lanes
on Milliken Avenue (add I lane) and 2 northbound left-turn lanes (add
I lane).
Year 2015 Plus Project Improvements
Two intersections are forecast to exceed the minimum level of service
thresholds under 2015 background plus project conditions. Intersection lane
improvements are recommended as mitigation measures to achieve minimum
level of service thresholds for these locations. The developer shall pay their
fair share contribution of the cumulative impacts. A cash payment in-lieu of
construction shall be paid for prior to the issuance of building permits or Final
Map approval, whichever occurs first:
'1. Milliken Avenue and 4th Street: Provide for an exclusive right-turn lane
on the southbound approach of Milliken Avenue (add 1 lane). Fee
amount $8,215.00.
2. Milliken Avenue and 1-10 WB Ramps: Provide for 2 eastbound left-turn
lane on the 1-10 westbound off-ramp (add I lane). Provide right-turn
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overlap phasing for southbound approach (add RT OVL phasing). Fee
amount $2, 418.00.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ) ( ) (X)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and
vernal pool)? ) ( ) (X)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identifies the area to the west of the subject site
as potential habitat for the Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly (DSF). As a result, habitat
assessments and biological surveys were required to determine potential impacts
to the DSF habitat. The studies were conducted by a biologist permitted by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct surveys for DSF. Results of the habitat
assessment (Impact Sciences, October 8, 1999) indicated that the site does not
contain adequate DSF habitat since there is a lack of actual Delhi series soils and
90 percent of the on-site vegetation is comprised of non-native weedy annual and
grasses. The site has been disturbed through rough grading, and there are not
extensive areas of exposed of sand. The study concludes that the prepedy does not
contain adequate habitat. No other unique, rare, or endangered animal species are
known to be located on the project site.
Potentially
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Imp~C~ Ibally P°tennco~aied$ign~lc.~ntlmpact Iml3,1ct Less Impac~
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) (X) 0
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
potential health hazards?
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The storage and distribution of various materials can pose a risk of accidental
release of hazardous substances or fire hazard. Special permits will be
required from the Fire Protection District if these types of materials are to be
stored. The impact is not considered significant.
[ impec~ P°lent~allY [ ISignlf-~antImpac~ Less
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) (X) 0
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Comments:
'a) The project will increase existing noise levels because the site is currently vacant.
The increase however, will not be in excess of that anticipated by planned land uses
and there are no sensitive receptors existing or planned in the project vicinity. The
impact is not considered significant.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) 0 (X)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ( ) (X)
b) Communication systems? ( ( ) (X)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) .( ( ) (X)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) (X) 0
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Comments:
'd) Storm drain improvements will be necessary to accommodate the project. This does
not result in substantial alterations to the mater plan of storm drainage, The impact
is Considered not to be significant.
13, AESTHETICS. Would the proposak
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) () (X)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect?
( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
( ) ( ) (X) 0
c) Create light or glare?
Comments:
c) The project will create new light and glares because the site is currently vacant. A
Standard Condition of Approval will require the preparation of a photometric diagram
to determine that light and glarewill not be cast onto surrounding properties or public
rights-of-way.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
( ) ( ) (X)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? ( ) ( ) (X)
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15. RECREATION. Would the proposah
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) i ( ) (X)
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or
eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to. the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs in
a relatively brief, definitive period of time. Long-
term impacts will endure well into the future.)
( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable
future projects.) ( ) ( ( ) (X)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to thetiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effe~;ts have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15083(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(X) General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
(X) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(X) Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR
(Certified September 19, 1981)
(X) Congestion Management Program/Traffic Impact Analysis for the Rancho
Cucamonga Distribution Center, Transtech Engineers Inc., November 29, 1999.
(X) Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly Habitat-Based evaluation study, Impact Sciences,
October 8, 1999.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I' am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that
have read this Initial Study and the pn3posed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to apoint where clearly no significant environmental effects would
Occur.
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in aCcordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Development Review 99-55 Public Review Period Closes: January 26, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Trammel Crow Company
5801 So. Eastern Avenue, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the east and west side of Milliken Avenue
between Arrow Route and Jemey Avenue - APN: 229-111-30, 35 through 42, 44, 46, and 57.
Project Descripfion: The development of four industrial buildings (Building A - 52,700 square feet, Building
"B" - 215,300 square feet, Building "C" - 421,900 square feet, and Building "D" - 331,100 square feet) totaling
1,021,000 square feet on 48.93 acres of land in Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial District (Subarea 9) of the
Industrial Specific Plan
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
The In,al Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents am available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
January 26, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-55, FOR FOUR INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS
TOTALING 1,021,00 SQUARE FEET (BUILDING "A" 52,700 SQUARE FEET,
BUILDING"B" 215,300 SQUARE FEET, BUILDING "C" 421,900 SQUARE
FEET, AND BUILDING "D" 331,100 SQUARE FEE'I') ON 48.93 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE MINIMUM IMPACT HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
(SUBAREA 9) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON
THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF MILLIKEN AVENUE, BETWEEN ARROW
ROUTE AND JERSERY BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-111-30, 35 THROUGH 42, 44, 46, AND
57.
A. Recitals.
1. Trammel Crow has filed an application for the approval of Development Review
No. 99-55, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 26th day of January 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly-noticed public headng on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of.Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public heating on January 26, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the east and west side of Milliken
Avenue, between Arrow Route and Jersey Boulevard, with a street frontage of 202 feet along
Milliken Avenue for the portion of the project along the west side of Milliken Avenue, and the
remainder of the project has 1,087 feet of frontage along the east side of Milliken Avenue, 1,657 feet
of frontage along Arrow Route, and 1,340 feet along Jersey Boulevard and which contains vacant
land; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is under construction for an industrial
warehouse building, the property to the south consists of vacant land and an industrial building, the
property to the east is vacant and developed with an industrial building, and the property to the west
is developed with industrial buildings; and
c. The project is part of a Master Plan for which a Congestion Management
Program/Traffic Impact Analysis and habitat assessment for the Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly was
prepared; and
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d. Storm drain improvements necessary to accommodate the project are not in
excess of that provided by the master plan of storm drainage; and
e. The project, together with the recommended conditions of approval, complies with
all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and
f. The project will provide warehousing/distribution and manufacturing facilities of
substantial size conveniently located relative to the industrial area and regional circulation routes.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; ar~
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code; and
d. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment
for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative
Declaration based upon the findings as-follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14,of the California
Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a
whole, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that
the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption
of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
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January 26, 2000
Page 3
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set
forth below and'in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference:
Planning Division
1) Maximize height of berms along Milliken Avenue, Arrow Route, and
Jersey Boulevard frontages to screen parking and loading areas from
the street.
2) No wall shall exceed an exposed height of 8 feet as viewed from
adjacent properties and streets.
3) No chain link fencing is permitted.
4) Provide significant, heavily landscaped, meandering berms within
landscape setbacks along the street frontages to completely screen
parking areas from view of Milliken Avenue, Jersey Boulevard, and
Arrow Route.
5) Provide dense landscaping, including evergreen trees, in front of all
buildings and screen walls to screen truck loading area behind.
6) Security gates and associated fencing fronting Arrow Route and Jersey
Boulevard shall be opaque to fully screen truck loading areas from
view of Arrow Route and Jersey Boulevard. The gates shall be
automatically operated so that they are open a minimum amount of
time.
7) Provide tables, chairs,'and shade for outdoor employee eating areas.
8) Truck parking spaces shall be a minimum of 14 feet wide by 50 feet
deep.
9) All equipment, both ground- and roof-mounted, shall be completely
screened and architecturally compatible with the elevation design from
view of surrounding properties and public rights-of-way.
10) EIFS exterior material shall be high density foam product that will
withstand dents to the satisfaction of the City Planner. A test panel
shall be constructed and approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
Engineering Division
1) Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line AdjustmentJLot Merger shall be
processed prior to the issuance of building permits (the applicant
proposes to include Parcel 17 of Parcel Map 11891 with the Certificate
of Compliance).
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2) The vehicular access restriction shall be vacated at the locations of the
proposed driveways along Milliken Avenue, Arrow Route, and Jersey
Boulevard. A vehicular access restriction shall be dedicated, by
separate document, at the current access locations defined on the
map.,
3) All existing driveways to be removed and be replaced with full height
curb.
4) All new drive approaches shall conform to Standard Drawing No. 101,
Type C (minimum width 35 feet, maximum 50 feet) and be
perpendicular to the street (radial on cul-de-sacs). Sidewalks shall
cross drive approaches at the zero curb face. Provide additional public
right-of-way as needed. Driveway accent paving shall be located
outside the public right-of-way.
5! The centerline of the proposed westedy driveway on Jersey Boulevard
shall align with the existing driveway on the south side of the street.
6) Parkways shall slope at two percent from the top of curb to l-foot '
behind the sidewalk along all street frontages. Sidewalk easements
allowing the Milliken Avenue sidewalk to meander shall be provided to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
7) Truck traffic for the parcel fronting the east side of Milliken Avenue will
be required to use Arrow Route or Jersey Boulevard. Milliken Avenue
driveways shall be posted with "No Truck Access" signs.
8) Limited access curb per City Standard Drawing No. 105-C shall be
constructed for the emergency access drive indicated on Boston Place
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
9) The applicant is proposing to use a combination of private storm drain
and under sidewalk drains to keep the site drained. The ultimate
design of the site grading shall result in the same balance of flows to
the existing storm drain systems.
Environmental Mitigation Measures
A Congestion Management Program/Traffic Impact Analysis (CMP/TIA)
study was prepared to determine whether the development will cause
increases in vehicle tdps or traffic congestion in excess of projections for the
adopted land uses and lower the level of service (LOS) at CMP interseciions.
The City's minimum acceptable LOS is Level "D." The CMP/TIA (Transtech
Engineers, Inc. November 29, 1999) concludes that the project will have a
significant traffic impact and recommends certain roadway and freeway
improvements to accommodate the traffic generated by the project and to
maintain an acceptable LOS as required by the City. Mitigation measures
for the project are as follows:
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Opening Day 2000 Plus Project Improvements
Only two of the key analysis intersections are forecast to exceed the minimum
· * level of service thresholds under opening day (2000) plus project conditions.' The
improvements required to maintain threshold levels of service are described
below:
1) Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard: Provide for four
northbound through lanes and right-turn overlap phasing on
Milliken Avenue (add two lanes and right-turn overlap phasing).
Provide for four southbound through lanes with right-turn overlap
phasing on Milliken Avenue (add two lanes and right-turn overlap
phasing). Provide for three eastbound through lanes with right-
turn overlap phasing on Foothill Boulevard (add one lane and
right-turn overlap phasing). Provide for three westbound through
lanes with right-turn overlap phasing on Foothill Boulevard (add
one lane and right-turn overlap phasing).
2) Milliken Avenue and Arrow Route: Provide for two northbound
through lanes on Milliken Avenue (add one lane) and two
northbound left-turn lanes (add one lane).
Year 2015 Plus Project Improvements
Two intersections are forecast to exceed the minimum level of service thresholds
under 2015 background plus project conditions. Intersection land improvements
are recommended as mitigation measures to achieve minimum level of service
thresholds for these locations. The developer shall pay their fair share contribution
of the cumulative impacts. A cash payment in-lieu of construction shall be paid for
prior to the issuance of_building permits or Final Map approval, whichever occurs
first. The improvements and the related fair share fees are as follows:
1) Milliken Avenue and Foudh Street Provide for an exclusive right-
turn lane on the southbound approach of Milliken Avenue (add
one lane). Fee amount $8,215.00 (recipient agency is City of
Rancho Cucamonga).
2) Milliken Avenue and 1-10 westbound ramps: Provide for
two eastbound left-turn lanes on the 1-10 westbound off-ramp
(add one lane). Provide right-turn overlap phasing for
southbound approach (add right-turn overlap phasing). Fee
amount $2,418.00 (recipient agency is City of Ontario),
3) Parkways shall slope at two percent from the top of curb to 1-foot
behind the sidewalk along all street frontages. Sidewalk
easements allowing the Milliken Avenue sidewalk to meander
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4) Truck traffic for the parcel fronting the east side of Milliken
Avenue will be required to use Arrow Route or Jersey Boulevard.
Milliken Avenue driveways shall be posted with "No Truck
Access" signs.
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5) Limited access curb per City Standard Drawing No. 105-C shall
be constructed for the emergency access drive indicated on
Boston Place to the Satisfaction of the City Engineer,
6) The applicant is proposing to use a combination of private storm
drain and under sidewalk drains to keep the site drained. The
ultimate design of the site grading shall result in the same
balance of flows to the existing storm drain systems.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of January 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Development Review 99-55 - Trammel Crow
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Plar~ner. shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure theyare filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of
the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. An MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Development Review 99-55 - Trammel Crow
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staft's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City. department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitorir{g will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after wdtten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies'if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
respons*ibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with
a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior
to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DP, 99-55 Applicant: Trammel Crow
Initial Study Prepared by: Douglas Fenn Date: January 26, 1999
The project's congestion Management Program/Traffic
Impact Analysis (CMP/-rlA) study identified traffic impacts
at four locations, which will resuft in an unacceptable level
of service unless mitigated. '
a) At the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken
Avenue, the developer shall provide for four CE B/C :'riorto NC 2/3
northbound through lanes and right-turn overlap ~ssuanceof
phasing on Milliken Avenue (add two lanes and RT building
OVL phasing). Developer shall provide for four permits.
southbound through lanes with right-turn overlap
phasing on Milliken Avenue (add two lanes and RT
OVL phasing). The developer shall provide for three
eastbound through lanes with right turn overlap
phasing on foothill Boulevard (add one lane and RT
OVL phasing). Provide for three westbound through
lanes with right-turn overlap phasing on Foothill
Boulevard (add one lane and RT OVL phasing) shall
also be provided. The developer shall provide for
the above mitigations or other mitigation as
approved by the City Engineer. Prior to NC 2/3
CE B/C issuance of
b) At the intersection of Arrow Route and Milliken building
Avenue, the developer shall provide for three )ermits.
northbound through lanes on Milliken Avenue (add
one lane) and two northbound left-turn lanes (add one
lane) and any improvements that may be necessary to
accomplish this.
c) A cash payment in-lieu of construction as contribution CE B Prior to NC 1/2
for the following future projects shall be paid, prior to ~ssuance of
the issuance of building permits or Final Map building
approval, which ever occurs first, in the following )ermits or Final
amounts: Map approval.
Amount .RecipientAgenc¥ Future Project
$2,418 City of Ontario Reconstruction of the 1-10
Freeway and Milliken
Avenue On/Off ramps
h '
$8,215 City of Rancho Reconstruction of the
Cucamonga Milliken Avenue and
Fourth Street intersection
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
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A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection CDD - Community Development Director 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final Map
B - Prior To Construction B - Other Agency Permit / Approval CP ~ City Planner or designee 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check CE - City Engineer or designee 3 - Withhold Cedificate of Occupancy
D - On Completion D - Separate Submi[tal (Reports / Studies I Plans) BO - Building Official or designee 4 - Stop Work Order
E - Operating PO - Police Captain or designee 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
7 - Other
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Development Review 99-55
SUBJECT: Rancho Cucamonga Distribution Center III
APPLICANT: Trannel Crow & Co.
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Arrow Route and Milliken Avenue
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, {909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Completion Date
A. General Requirements
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, __
its agents, offcers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
offcers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition,
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all /
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B, Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or DevelopmentJDesign Review approval shall expire if
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the
date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C, Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations, and the Industrial Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all I
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code I
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be /
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for I I
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or SpecifiC; Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design,'locations, I
and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be I I
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner. For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in
underground vaults.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, / /
including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property I /
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
2.For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking spaces shalt be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
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3. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
4. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or
more parking stalls: Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
5. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at
the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square
feet.
6. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the
required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater.
After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are
2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall
provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking
spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking
spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number
shall be rounded off to the higher whole number.
7. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less th~n 9 feet.
-'. Trip Reduction
1. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. __ I__ __
2. Shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or /
bicycling to work for each project which_meets the following thresholds:
Commercial 250,000 square feet
Industrial 325,000 square feet
Office 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels 250 rooms
G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home __1 I
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within __1__1__
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three
parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one / I__
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
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5. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than /
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible /
for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted
areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and
debris and maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning,
fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material
shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
7. The final design of the perimeter parkways, wails, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be /
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
8. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering /
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required alohg Milliken
Avenue, Arrow Route, and Jersey Boulevard.
9. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on I I
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
10. All wails shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, / /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
11. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of / I
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Raqcho C ucamonga Municipal Code.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this / I
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and
shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of
any signs.
I. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of / I
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $712.00, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental
documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
J. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and I /
location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner properly line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
2. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for __
approved openings:Milliken Avenue, Arrow Route, and Jersey Boulevard.
3. Reciprocal access easements sha]l be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or
by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
4. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes, to provide a minimum
of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs, if curb adjacent sidewalk is used along the right
turn lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided.
L. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name T s Trail Island
Arrow Route
Jersey Blvd. X × X
Boston Place X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
2. Improvement Plans and Construct[on:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety __/____
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shatl be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a __1__ __
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to
any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit __ I__
and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer.
Notes:
(1)Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum
of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized
steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shal~
be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan
check.
3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
4. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with /
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
M. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting I
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective /
Beautification Master Plan: Milliken Avenue, Arrow Route.
N. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. /
2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the /
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days
prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the
case of all other residential projects.
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O. General Requirements and Approvals
1.An-easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first, for: APN: 229-111-42-56:
2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
P. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be: 3,000 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b)
(Increase).
A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall be
conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel afte~
construction and prior to occupancy.
2. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, /
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e.,
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
3. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be previd(~d prior to water plan approval. Required __1 I
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-
inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to
meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands
and model numbers.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be __/ I
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to __1__1
final inspection.
6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. __1__1__
X Other: 1997 UBC. __1__1__
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking
plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc.
Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate for proposed
operations.
7. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion I
of sprinkler system.
8. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. I I
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9. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32.
X Other: Building A has dead end exceeding 150 feet.
10. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus.
11. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards.
12. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and
clear of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District
requirements.
13. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase
shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for
specific details and ordering information.
14. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the
Fire Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
15. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
X $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building).**
**Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
16. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC,
UFC, UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
Other Comments: Provide fire access reciprocal agreement. Applicant
must meet with FDNCU prior to planning approval to review access and
turning radius.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Q. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. /
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the building, I
with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development..
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. /
R. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all siding glass doors. / /
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doore. If windows are I I
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dear bolt shall be
used.
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3. All garage or rolling door shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. __1__
$. Securi~ Fencing
1. When utilizing security gates, a Knox box sub-master system security device shall be used
since fire and law enforcement can access these devices.
T. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for __
nighttime visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall
be a minimum of three feet in length in width and of contrasting color to background. The
stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 26, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Lisa Kuschel, Planning Aide
SUBJECT: ' ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 97-33 - GOODYEAR RUBBER CO. - A request for an extension of
an approved Conditional Use Permit for the addition of an 18,844 square foot metal
building to an existing 33,820 square foot metal building on 3.64 acres of land in the
General Industrial District (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area Specific PJan, located
at 8814 Industrial Lane -APN: 209-032-30, 31, and 32.
BACKGROUND: On January 14, 1998, the Planning Commission approved the project for two
years. Since approval, the applicant has submitted the project for plan check. However, he filed
a time extension request on December 15, 1999, because he does not anticipate receiving building
permits before the January 14, 2000, e_xpiration date.
ANALYSIS: The Development Code was amended in 1999 to approve conditional use permits for
Jive years; therefore, the applicant is eligible for a one time three-year extension with no further
extensions possible. In reviewing the time extension request, staff found that the site and the area
around it have not changed since the project was approved in 1998. Furthermore, the standards
of the Industrial Area Specific Plan have not changed since approval. Therefore the project,
together with the conditions of approval as contained in Resolution No. 98-01, will meet all current
requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: The applicant completed Part I of the Initial Study. Staff
completed the Environmental Checklist, Part II of the Initial Study and found that the conditions in
the area have not changed since the project was approved; therefore, there should be no significant
adverse environmental impacts on the site as a result of the project. If the Commission concurs with
staff's findings, issuance of a Negative Declaration would be in order.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the !nland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
ITEM F
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 97-33 TIME EXTENSION - GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
January 26, 2000
Page .2
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission grant a three-year time
extension for Conditional Use Permit 97-33 through adoption of the attached Resolution.
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Staff Report dated January 14, 1998
Exhibit "B" - Resolution No. 98-01 (Conditional Use Permit Approval)
Exhibit "C" - Initial Study Part I and II
Resolution of Approval - Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Time Extension
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAI~IONGA -
STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 14, 1998
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-33 -
GOODYEAR RUBBER CO. - The addition of an 18,844 square foot metal building
to an existing 33,820 square foot metal building on 3.64 acres of land in the General
Industrial District (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 8814
Industrial Lane - APN: 209-032-30, 31, and 32.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Site Characteristics: The site consists of three parcels, the westerly and northerly parcels are
developed with a metal building and parking area. The easterly parcel is vacant. The
southwesterly comer of the site is a remnant parcel that contains a single family home. The
owner of the lot and the residents have long been aware of the existing manufacturing uses.
The southern end of the site abuts the Metrolink rail.
B. Surroundin Land Uses:
North industrial Development_; General Industrial District ( Subarea 3) of the Industrial
Area Specific Plan
South - Metrolink Rail
East Industrial Buildings; General Industrial District (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan
West Vacant; General Industrial Distdct (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan
C. Parkinq Calculations:
Number of Number of
Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces
pf Use Footaqe Ratio Required Provided
Existing Warehouse 12,000 1/1000 12
Existing Office 1,500 1/250 6
Existing Manufacturing 20,320 1/500 41
Proposed Manufacturing 1,540 1/500 3
Proposed Warehouse 17,304 1/1000 1_[7 _
TOTAL 52,664 79 77*
* See Section C for parking analysis
PLANNING COMMISSION b ~ AFF REPORT
CUP 97-33 GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
January 14, 1998
Page 2
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The applicant, Larry Sears of Goodyear Rubber Co., is the owner and the occupant
of the existing metal building. He manufactures rubber lining for tanks. He needs to expand
his business and proposes to add on to the existing metal building. The new addition will be
on the easterly pamel. This manufacturing use is classified as Medium Manufacturing, which
requires a Conditional Use Permit. Because the site improvements and the manufacturing
business were established before the City was incorporated and the adoption of the Industrial
Area Specific Plan, the proposed expansion requires a Conditional Use Permit.
To address some of the non-conforming on-site improvements, the applicant proposes to
improve and upgrade the existing parking area to the current standards by providing 20 to 30
feet of landscape setback along Industrial Lane street frontages and a decorative masonry
screen wall behind the landscape setback. He also proposes to install the same decorative
masonry wall on the east and south property boundaries to screen any activities related to
his manufacturing business. Staff believes that the proposed improvements would
significantly upgrade the existing conditions. The Industrial Area Specific Plan does not allow
the use of metal material in the General Industrial District. However, the Design Review
Committee has previously approved the use of metal material for additions to existing metal
buildings. This is the case for this project. The proposed design has a few architectural
treatments such as metal louvers, windows at the top of the building, and steel metal canopy
at the north elevation.
B. Desiqn Review Committee: The Design Review Committee, (McNiel, Coleman) reviewed the
proposed project on December 2, 1997, and recommended approval with conditions (Exhibit
"F"). They are as follows:
1. Provide large enough wee~ holes at 10 feet on center along the length of the masonry
walt at the south property boundary to allow for vines to grow on the Metrolink side
of the wall and deter unwanted graffiti.
2. Use split face material for the paint storage enclosure area at the east side of the new
building.
3. Use a combination of split face and fluted materials to create a pattern which would
provide visual interest for the masonry screen wall along the east and south property
boundaries and along Industrial Lane street frontages.
4. Provide mounding within the landscape setback area.
C. Parking Analysis: Based on the square footage of the existing and proposed manufacturing,
office, and warehouse uses, the total number of parking spaces required are 79 spaces. The
site shows 73 parking spaces, hence, a shortfall of 6 spaces. However, to meet the
requirement of fire access, the row of parking spaces at the south side of the existing building
as shown in Exhibit "C2" has to be eliminated. This would reduce the available parking
spaces down to 54 spaces. Staff, with the concurrence of the applicant, has revised the
parking layout for the parking area east of the existing building and the area at the southwest
corner of the site. The revised parking layout achieves a total of 23 spaces. :This would bring
the total number of parking spaces back to 77, with a shortfall of only 2 spaces.
PLANNING COMMISSION',., ~AFF REPORT
CUP 97-33 GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
January 14, 1998
Page 3
'l:he applicant has requested a Minor Exception to reduce the required parking. A Minor
Exception allows the reduction of parking spaces up to 10 percent. According to the
applicant, the expansion of his business would not increase the total number of employees.
At the largest shift, the total number of employees on-site is 58. Therefore, the site has
sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the proposed expansion. Upon approval of the
Conditional Use Permit, the City Planner will issue a letter of approval for the Minor
Exception.
D. Environmental Assessment: Staff has completed an environmental review of the proposed
project and determined that there will not be significant impact to the environment and a
Negative Declaration is recommended.
FACT~: The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Industrial
Area Specific Plan. The design of the proposed project, together with the conditions of approval,
meets the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
The development of the project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
CORRESP.___._ONDENCE_: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Val~e Dail
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300 foot radius of the project site.
RECOM__MENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit 97-33 through
th'-~ adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Site Utilization Map
Exhibit "B" - Site Plan
Exhibit"C" - Revised Parking Layout
Exhibit"D" - Grading Plan
Exhibit"E" - Elevations
Exhibit "F" - Design Review Comments dated December 2, 1997
Exhibit "G" - Initia~ Study Part II
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Nancy Fong December 2, 1997
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-33 - GOODYEAR
~ - The addition of 18,844 square foot metal building to an existing 33,820 square foot
metal building on 3.64 acres of land the General Industrial District (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located at 8814 Industrial Lane - APN: 209-032-30,31 and 32.
Design Parameters:
The site consists of three parcels. The westerly and northerly parcels are developed with a metal building
and parking area. The applicant, Good Year Rubber Company, is the owner and the occupant of the
building, who manufactures rubber lining for tanks. The applicant needs to expand his business and
proposes to add another metal building to the existing one. The new addition will be at the easterly
vacant parcel. The manufacturing use is classified as Medium Manufacturing which requires a
Conditional Use Permit. Because the site improvements and manufacturing business were established
before the City was incorporated and the adoption of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, the proposed
expansion requires a Conditional Use Permit. At the most southwesterly side of the site is a remnant
parcel that contains a single family home. The owner of the lot and the residents are well aware of the
existing manufacturing uses for a long time. The southern end of the site abuts the Metrolink rail.
StaffComments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. Site Plan: The existing improvements such as parking area, outdoor storage area, percentage of
landscaped areas, etc., are non-conforming as it does not meet the current development standards.
The issue staff raised was to what ~xtent should the improvements be brought up to current
standards. The applicant proposes to improve and upgrade the existing parking area to the current
standards by providing 20 to 30 feet of landscape setback along Industrial Lane street frontages
and a decorative masonry screen wall behind the landscape setback. He also proposes to install
the same decorative masonry wall along the east and south property boundaries to screen any
activities related to his manufacturing business. Staff believes that the proposed improvements
would upgrade the existing conditions. The following recommendations would further enhance
the project:
a. Provide large enough weep holes at 10 feet on center along the length of the masonry wall
at the south property boundary to allow for vines to grow on the Metrolink side of the wall
and deter unwanted graffiti.
2. Elevations: The Industrial Specific Plan does not allow the use of metal material the General
Industrial District. However, the Design Review Committee previously has approved the use of
metal material as long as the new addition is attached to the existing metal building. This is the
case for this project. The proposed design has a few architectural treatments such as metal louvers
and windows at the top of the building and steel metal canopy at the north~elevation. Staff
recommends further enhancement to the south elevation since it is subject to Metrolink view.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee
will disc.uss the following secondary design issues: .
C~.~ ~e'~p ~t fa'?e material for the paint storage enclosure area at the east side of the new building.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 97-33 - GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
December. 2, 1997
Page 2
2. Repaint the existing building to match the new addition.
3. Use a combination of split face and fluted materials to create a pattern which would provide visual
interest for the masonry screen wall along the east and south property boundaries and along
Industrial Lane street frontages.
4. Provide mounding within the landscape setback area.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications
as recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Nancy Fong
The Design Review Committee recommended approyal with the following conditions:
1. Provide large enough weep holes at 10 feet on center along the length of the masonry wall at the
south property boundary to allow for vines to grow on the Metrolink side of the wall and deter
unwanted graffiti.
2. Use split face material for the paint storage enclosure area at the east side of the new building.
3. Use a combination of split face and fluted materials to create a pattern which would provide visual
interest for the masonry screen wall along the east and south property boundaries and along
Industrial Lane street frontages.
4. Provide mounding within the landscape setback area.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-33, THE
ADDITION OF AN 18,844 SQUARE FOOT METAL BUILDING TO AN
EXISTING 33,820 SQUARE FOOT METAL BUILDING ON 3.64 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 3 ) OF THE
INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT 8814 INDUSTRIAL
LANE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
APN: 209-032-30, 31, AND 32.
A. Recitals.
1. Goodyear Rubber company has flied an application for the issuance of Conditional Use
Permit No. 97-33, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of January 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed ~ublic hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolufion.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby, specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on January 14, 1998, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to properly located at 8814 Industrial Lane, at the southwest
comer of Industrial Lane and Feron Boulevard, with a street frontage of 560 feet and lot depth of 597
feet and is presently improved with a 33,820 metal building and parking area.
b. The properties to the nodh and east are developed with industrial buildings, the
property to the south is the Metrolink rail, the property to the west is vacant.
c. The applicant proposes to expand and add 18,844 square feet to the existing metal
building.
d. The existing site improvements are nonconforming because the site was developed
before the City's incorporation and the adoption of the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
e. The development of the vacant portion of the site for the expansion will bring the
site improvements as close to meeting current standards as possible, which significantly improve
thel~;nditi°ns'
F/-/-
PLANNING COMMISSIO...~ESOLUTION NO. 98-01
CUP 97-33 - GOOD YEAR RUBBER
January 14, 1998
Page 2
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located;
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; and
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated
thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the
independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and
considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Based upon the c~anges and alterations which have been incorporated into the
proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife
depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff
repods and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public
hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in
Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Planninq Division
1) Provide large enough weep holes at 10 feet on center along the length
of the masonry wall at the south property boundary to allow for vines to
grow on the Metrolink side of the wall and deter unwanted graffiti. Final
design subject to City Planner review and approval, prior to issuance
of building permits.
PLANNING COMMISS O... ~ESOLUTION NO. 98-01 ~
CUP 97-33 - GOOD YEAR RUBBER
January 14, 1998
Page 3
2) Use split face materials for the paint storage enclosure area at the east
side of the new building.
3) Use a combination of split face and fluted materials to create a pattern
for the masonry screen wall along the east and south properly
boundaries and along Industrial Lane Street frontages. Final design
subject to City Planner review and approval, prior to issuance of
building permits.
4) Provide mounding within the landscape setback area along Industrial
Lane.
5) Submit a Tree Removal Permit for the removal of four Eucalyptus trees.
Replacement trees are at the rate of one-to-one and of 36-inch box
size, prior to issuance of grading permits.
6) Provide additional trees and shrubs to augment the existing
landscaping along Feron Boulevard street frontages, to the satisfaction
of the City Planner.
7) Provide dense landscaping such as, increase number of trees and
shrubs within the landscape setback area along Industrial Lane:street
frontages and at the corner of Industrial Lane and Feron Boulevard.
8) Approval is granted contingent upon approval of Minor Exception 97-24
for parking.
Enqineerinq Di~,ision
1) Vacate the excess right-of-way along Industrial Lane as shown On the
County Assessor Parcel Map.
2) A reciprocal access easement allowing the parcel adjacent to the
southwest corner of the project to utilize the existing drive aisle along
the west property line (via Feron Boulevard) or along the east and south
properly lines (via Industrial Lane) shall be provided, prior to issuance
of building permits.
3) If the applicant acquires the westerly adjacent parcel, Condition No. 2
is null and void. The acquisition of the westerly adjacent parcel will
require a lot merger to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4) The parkway grade shall be 2 percent draining from the back of
sidewalk to the curb. No boulders shall be allowed within the City right-
of-way.
Buildinq and Fire Safety Division
1) The applicant shall meet with Building and Fire Safety Division staff to
review the occupancy of the proposed and existing buildings, prior to
submittal of plan check.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSIC. ~ESOLUTION NO. 98-01 ~ .
CUP 97-33 - GOOD YEAR RUBBER
January 14,1998
Page 4
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF JANUARY 1998.
pLA~NCHO CUCAMONGA
ATTEST: .~-/..,,'-'A~,"~"c--g-~/~'~,,~_
J Br ad I~ec re t~
I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 14th day of January 1998, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: HACIAS, HCNi[EL
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: Conditional Use Permit 97-33
SUBJECT: 18,844 square foot metal buildin,9
APPLICANT: Good Year Rubber Company
LOCATION: 8814 Industrial Lane (southwest corner of Industrial Lane and Feron Boulevard
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING. CONDITIONS APPLY TO Y~OUR PROJECT,
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
A. Time Limits Com~)letlon Date
1. ,g, pproval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if building permits are not
issued or approved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval.
2. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to the issuance of building permits when no map is
involved, written certification from the affected water district that adequate sewer and water
facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the
Department of Community Development. Such letter must have been issued by the water distdct
within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of
permits in the case of all other residential projects.
B. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, amhitectural elevations, extedor materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
2.Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and safety Division
to show comp[lance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
P~oject No. CUP 97-33
Comotetl~n Date
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
sul~mitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with ail sections of the Development Code,
all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1.All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
2. Plans for any secudty gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and Rancho /__ I__
Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
D. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping __/ /
in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within I__1__
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking __/__/__
stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
4. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for / /__
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debds and
maintained in healthy and thdving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant matedal shall be replaced within
30 days from the date of damage.
Project No. CUP 97-33
Comoleti~n Date
5. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included /
in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
6. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710~ FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
E. Site Development
1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical /
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contac
the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Pdor to issuance of building permits for a new commemial or industrial developmenLor additior /
to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate.
Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development Fee, Drainage Fee,
School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees.
F. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City __ __/
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. /
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (999) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
31total feet on Industrial Lane. /
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. /
H. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped __/__ __
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
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Project No. CUP 97-33
Completi6n Date
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name
Industrial Lane
Feron Boulevard
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and ovedays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall
be curvilinear per STD. 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for
this item.. (e) Handicapped access ramp ((f) 4-foot wide property line adajcent (g) 6-foot wide
curb adjacent.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal p!ans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior
to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
(1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel
with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards er as directed by the City Engineer.
Project No. CDP 97-33
Coml)~etibn Date
f.' Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
4.Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
I. Public Maintefiance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
J. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCVVD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bemardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first.
K, General Requirements and Approvals
1. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one ____ /
parcel prior to issuance of building permits.
2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all / /
new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
Project No. CUP 97-33
Comptetlbn Date
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-2730,
FOR COMPLI.~NCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be 3,000 gallons per minute.
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
2. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants,
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6" riser with a 4"
and a 2-1/2" outlet Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the
Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
3. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final
inspection.
4. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire protection District Ordinance 15.
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as
woodworking, plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled
stock, etc. Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if sprinkler system is adequate
for proposed operations.
5. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of /
sprinkler system·
6. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22. __/____
7. Fire Department access shat[ be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. /__ __
8. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept tdmmed a minimum of 14'6" from ground __/__/
up sO as not to impede fire apparatus.
9. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall __/__/__
be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific
details and ordering information.
· 10. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the Fire ____/__
Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
11. A tenant use letter shall be submitted pdor to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety /
Division for the proper form letter.
12. Plan check fees in the amount of $645.00 have been paid. An additional $62.50 shall be paid:
X Prior to water plan approval. -- --/--
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CompletiOn Date
Note: Separate plan check fees for fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems, alarms,
etc~) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans.
13. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC / /
UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15.
M. Special Permits
1. Special permits may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below:
a. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described / /
below, which in the judgement of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions 'hazardous
to life or property. Complete plan review shall be submitted for review and approval prior
to starting any construction. UFC 1001.
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ENVIRONMENTAL.
. .... . INFORMATION FORM
~o,R.n,~oC.c.mo~,o (Part I - Initial Study)
The purpoSe'of thi~-foim: ~::t~ !~f6r'm:itl~",C ~Y 0fthb I~;a'~ic 66'rn:p0~ts'0f ~e Proposed
ro'ect SO that ~he- ci~:::~:~:~:~,~:~::p~0je~t:'~~:~'a'n~t~ 'ci~::P:~li~ie'~:'::'bra~'~ce'~; and
Pgui~elines; the CalifOrnia E~vi~bh~:~l:Q~`~ii~''Ab'[;'~ the Ci~'S Rules ~nd Procedures
to mp ement CE~ ' t s mpo~ant that the nformation requested in this application be
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provided'in full.: :' :. ~ ~:': ..... :.:';.:7;'
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant lo ensure
that the appfication is c~mplete at the time of submittal; City staff will nol be available to perform work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pe[tains:
project Title: Industrial Buildinq Addition
Name & Address of project owner(s): Goodwest Rubber Lining Co., DBA Goodyear Rubber
Company of Southern California
8833 Industrial Lane, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Name & Addre$$ of developer or project sponsor. Go~dwest Rubber Lining Co., DBA Goodyear
Rubber Company of Southern california
8833 Industrial Lane, Rancho Cucamonaa. CA 91730
CentactPerson&Address: 'John T. Moriarty c/o Goodyear Rubber Company of
Southern California
8833 Industrial Lanet Rancho Cucamonqa, CA 91730
TelephoneNumbec 909-987-1774 (Home 562-431-7875)
Name & Address of person preparing this form (if different from above): Same
Telephone Number:
Informatlon indic~ted by aste~sk (') is not required of non-constn.~ction CUP's unless othe~vise requested by sta~
· t) Provide a tull scale (8-I/2 ~ 11) copy of the US~-S Quadrant Sheet(s] which includes the prelect site. and indicate the
site bounda~es.
2) Provide a set o! color photographs which show representative views into the site from Ihe norih, south, east and west;
views ~ and frGm the site [rom Ihe primary access points which serve the site; and representative ¥iews of significant
features [rgm the site. Include a map showing location o! each photograph.
3] PrejeclLocation(descdbe): 8814 Industrial Lane bounded by Industrial Lane and
industrial property on the East, ATSF Railroad on South, vacant land
and a residence on the West and Ferron Boulevard on~ the North..
AssessodsPareelNumbara(a~achad~nalsheet~necessa~: 020903~300000
02090323[0000
0209032320000
'5) OrossSil..'Area(ac/sq. ft.): 3.89 acres
Net Site/',rea (total sile size minus area of publlc streets & proposed dedications]: 3,64 a c r e s
7) Descnbe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change wh;ch would atfecl Ihe p~oject site (attach additional sheet
None Known
8) Include a descdpllon o! all permits which will be necessary from Ihe City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agencies in order Io tully implement Ihe pro~ec~!
Conditional use ~erm~t. tr~ ~pm~v~l ~m~ l~P ~{~n _~,,~ ....
AQMD permit to construct/operate
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9) ' Oesc~e the physical se~g of the site as it exists ~m-the p~ect ~clud~g ~ation on t~ography,.soil stabillt~ plants:
and annals, mature trees, tra#s and ~ads, d~age coupes, and scen~ aspects. Descdbe any exist~g stmcturas on site
~clu~ng age and cond~ion) and the use of the st~cturas. A~ach photographs of s~n~cant ~aturas described. In addition,
site all souses of ~ation (i.e., geological ancot hyd~logic studies, b~tic and a~heological su~eys, traffic stu~es):
-Parcel 209-03-11 is a vacant lot. At its sQuthern end tree.
industrial buildinq and a 656 sa. ft. stee] .~nd~r~al
'at its southern end are three mature trees.
- There is a 20 ft. storm drain easement across the Southern End
of both parcels.
-Both properties slope moderately to the South.
-Plants include weeds and grasses.
-There are no animals or trails.
-On the 20ft Storm'Drain easement of parcel 209-03-12, there is
paved access to parcel 209-03-13 which connects to an unguarded
rail crossing, on adjacent ATSF Riqht-of-Wa¥.
-Both existing buildings were built in 1978 and are in ~ood
condition. The 656 sq. ft. building is used for storage of
paint and adhesives. The 31,600 sq. ft. building contains
"painting, rubber lining-and rubber molding operations.
1 O) Descdbe the known cultural and/or histoHcel aspects of the site. Site all sources of information (books, published reports and
oral history):
There are no known cultural or historial aspects of the site.
p~posed uses:
The site is adjacent to the. ATSF Railroad. Trains pass ~requently.
No effect is expected on proposed uses.
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· 12) · De$c~be the proposed project in detail. This shouldprov{de an adequate desc~fpEon o!the site in terms of ulb'mate use which,
will result from the pn~sed project. Indicate i,' there are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur
with eacb phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
Industrial metal building addition to contain warehous, e space,
2 rubber mixing process lines,' a coolin, gtower, a cold room with
a refrigeration system and a dust collector. .
Project to be completed in one Dbase,
13) De$c~ibe the $urr~undin~ propertie$~ inc~udin~ in~n-na~i~n ~n p~anl$ and anima~$ and any cu~lur~ hi$t~dca~ ~r $cen~c a$pecl$~
Indicate the type o[ land use (re$idenlial. commercial, etc.), inlensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops.
department $tores. elc.) and $cal~ of development (height, frontage, selback, rear yard, etc.):
Property North an East of the site is industrial. ATSF Railroad
is on the South. Thereis a single residence at the South End of
the Western boundary. The remainder of the West boundary is
adjacent to bare land. The residence has a pet dog. There are no
known cultural, historical or scenic aspects.
14) Will Ihe proposed projecl change the patlem, scale or character of the surrounding general area of ih~ project?
I No.
..15).lndicalethe~peofshod-te~ andlong, te~no~etobegenemta~cluding$ourceandamount. How~ll~esenoiselevels
a~cta~acentpmpediesandon-siteuses. WDatmethodsofsoundprco~garoproposed?
Noise from rubber mixing and milling machines inside the building
are not'~pec~ed to exceed 85 db. Noise from air compressors and
bag house blower on'"~he North e~te~r 'of the building' ar~ not
expected to exceed 85 db. No impact on adjacent property is
expected. Sound insulation as appropriate will be used.
· 16) lndicateproposedramovalsan~orraplacemenlsofmatu~orscen~rees: Removal without
replacement of 4 mature trees near the railroad tracks is
planned.
17) indicateanybodiesolwater(~clud~gdomesticwatersupplies)intowhichthesitedrains: The site drains
to a settling basin on Parcel 6 209-03-29
1~) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further claHl~catlon, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water District at 987-259 I.
aT Residential (gal/day) Peak use (gal/Day)
b. Commercial/ind. (gal/day/ac) 5 0 0 Peak use (gat/mia/ac) 5 0 0
19) Indicate proposed method o! sewage disposal. -- Septic Tank. X Sewer. If septic tanks are propose~, attach
percolation tests. I! discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicafe expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates). For further cladfication, please contact the Cucamonga Count), Water Distdct at 987.2591.
a. Residential (gal/day)
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) 1 0 0
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) Number of rasidential units: NOT APPLICABLE
Qetached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size:
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Attached (indicate whether units am rental or for =ale units):
21) ,4nticlpated range of sale p~fces and/or rents: ........
Sale Pdce(s) $ ' ' io $ .....
Rent (pe· monlh) $ to
22) Specify number o! bedrooms by unit lype}
23)
24) Indic. ate Ihe expe · o! school children who will be residing within the project: Contact Ihe approp~fale School
b.
c. Senior High
COMf, fER~IAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
'25) Describe type of use(s) and ma/orfunction($) of commercial, indusUfal or institutional uses:
Industrial Rubber products manufacture
25) Total floor area of commercial, indust,~al, or institutional u~es by type:
15678 square feet industrial
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
27) Indicate hours ofoperstion:
28) Number of employees: Total: 9 Maximum Shift: 9
Time of Maximum Shift: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
29) Provide breakdown ~f anticip-atedj~b c~assi~cati~ns~ inc~uding wage and sa~a~ ranges~ as we~ as an indication ~f the ra~e
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessaq,'): . .
Rubber workers hire @ $5.00 range: $5.00 to $9.15
30) Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City: 5
'31) For commercial and indust~fal uses only. indicate the source, type and amount of airpollution emissions. (Data should be
verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (818) 572.6283):
,~o~rce: Rubber M~×er
Emissions: Particulates 8000 lb/year , includinq Zinc Oxide 200 lb/yr
Dioctyl Phthalate 80 lb/yr. ' '
ALL PROJEC~
3~ Havethewate~sewe~m~and~dc~nt~agenc~sse~ingthep~ectbeenc~ntactedt~dete~ethekab~t~p~vide
adequatese~icetothep~posedp~ect?'lfso, please~catethekresp°nse'
Cucamonga County Water District requires 3 sets of plumbing plans
and evidence of backflow preventer on supply to fire sprinkler and
potable water. Fire Dept. OK per Ron Neb. San Bernardino Flood
control Dept: John LaRose, our site does not drain directly into
a county channel.
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33) In the known history of this properly, has there been any use. storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but ara not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
herbicides; fuels, oils. solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the mater!als and descdbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on Ihe properly, as well as Ihe dates o! use. if
known. "
No known histo=y'of'haza=dous o= toxic materials
34) Will the proposed project involve Ihe temporary or long-terrn use, slorage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic
matedals, including but not limited 1o Ihose examples listed above? If yes. provide an inventory of all such materials to be
used and proposed method o! disposal, The location of such uses, along with the storage and s. hjpment areas....shall be
shown and labeled on the appfication plans.
The mixing ope=at, ion wil[ involve use of =ubbe= Chemica[s, some"
o~: which may be cons±de=ed h=za~dous to toxic. See at. tached list..
I hereby ce,'lify that Ihe statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for
adequate evaluation o! this project Io {he best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and
correct tot he best o! my knowledge and belief. I further understand that additional information may be required Io be submitted
before an adequate evaluallon can be made by the City o! Rancho Cucamonga.
Date: Signature:
Ti#e: President
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· - ~ City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Time Extension for previously approved Conditional Use Permit 97-33
2. Related Files: Minor Exception 97-24
3. Description of Project: The addition of 18,844 square foot metal building to an existing
33,820 square foot metal building on 3.64 acres of land in the General Industrial District
(Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 8814 Industrial Lane -
APN: 209-032-30, 31, and 32.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Goodyear Rubber, Inc.
8814 Industrial Lane
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
5. General Plan Designation:
General Industrial
6. Zoning:
General Industrial District, Subarea 3, of the Industrial Area Specific Plan
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
North - Zoned industrial and developed with industrial buildings
South - Metrolink railroad
East - Zoned industrial and developed with industrial buildings
West - Zoned industrial and developed
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required:
Permit from AQMD to operate the expansion of manufacturing rubber lining.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle 2
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
Land Use and Planning ( ) Transportation/Cimulation ( ) Public Services
Population and Housing (v') Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Aesthetics
(~) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources
(v') Air Quality (~/) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(v') I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Signed: ~ ~
Nan~ Fon.c
Senior Plan
January 4, 2t ,00
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL iMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal'.
a) Conflict withgeneral plan designation or zoning? ( ) (v')
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? ( ) (v')
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) (v')
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle 3
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v~)
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a} Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ( ) ( (v')
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ( ) ( ) (v')
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) (v')
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) (v')
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) (v')
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) (v')
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle 4
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
b) Exposure of people or properly to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved
oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
d) · Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~)
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
intemeption of an aquifer by cuts or excavations,
or through substantial loss of groundwater
recharge capability? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) ( )
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a) The development of the site would increase paved surfaces, which would increase
discharge of surface water. However, installation of drainage facilities according to
City's Standards is required for the site, which will handle the increase in surface
water.
c & h) The proposed use within the future building will require the storage of hazardous
materials such as waste oil, resins containing amines, oil absorbent, and paint as
shown in the attached list. The hazardous materials are stored in drums within an
enclosed area and are picked up for recycling. The applicant is required to meet all
Building and Fire Codes including the construction of a containment area where the
materials are stored so that any accidental spillage of the materials will be contained
and will not be discharged in the drainage facilities or affect the quality of ground
water.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle 5
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a) The manufacturing process will emit particulate 8,000 lbs/year including Zinc Oxide
200 lbs/year and Dioctyl Phthalate 80 lbs/year. The applicant is required to meet all
air quality codes and obtain permits from AQMD in order to operate the use.
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCUL_ATION. Would the
proposal result in:.
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v~)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) ( )
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Pac~e 6 .
' Comments:
a) The expansion of the use will increase the number of truck and vehicular tips.
However, the site and the public streets are designed to handle the increase. '
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( ) ( ) (¢) ( )
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, ripa~:ian, and vernal
pool)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~')
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( )' (v')
Comments: ~
b) The development of the site will require removal of four mature eucalyptus trees.
The locations of the existing trees conflict with the required driveway and fire lane
access. The applicant is required to obtain a Tree Removal Permit for the removal
of the four mature trees and is required to replace them at a rate of one to one with
a minimum of 36-inch box size trees.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~')
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the
region and the residents of the State? ( ) ( ) ' ( ) (~)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Pacje 7
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v~)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a) An accidental spill may happen with storage of hazardous materials. However, the
containment area will minimize the impacts of spillage.
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) increases in existing noise levels? ) ( ) (v') ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ) ( ) (v') ( )
Comments:
a & b) According to the applicant, the manufacturing process will generate an increase of
interior and exterior noise of up to approximately 85 db. The applicant is required
to provide sound insulation to meet the noise standards of 75 Ldn in the Industrial
Area Specific Plan,
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle
~gnificant
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ) ( ) ( )
b) Police protection? ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
c) Schools? ) ( ) ( ) (~,)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ) ( ) ( ) (~,)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~,)
impact Less
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( )
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( )
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) ( )
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ( )
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~')
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposah
a) Affect a scenic vista= or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Initial Study for
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle 9,
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a & b) The site backs up to Metrolink railroad. To screen the activities on-site, the applicant
is required to construct a decorative block wall with weep holes for vines to grow.
The decorative block wall and the vines will improve the aesthetic of the site.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle 1
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~)
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-
term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact
on the environment is one which occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period of time. Long-term
impacts will endure well into the future.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable future
projects.) ( ) ( ) ( )
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly
or indirectly? ( ) ( ) ( )
Comments:
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Industrial Area Specific
Plan. The development of the site would not create adverse environmental impact.
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CECA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following eadier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Conditional Use Permit 97-33 Parle 11 ,
(v') General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
(~/)Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR
(Certified September 19, 1981 )
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Time Extension for Conditional Use Permit 97-33
Public Review Period Closes: January 26, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Goodyear Rubber, Inc.
8814 Industrial Lane
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Project Location (also see attached map): Located at 8814 Industrial Lane - APN: 209-032-30, 31, and
32.
Project Description: A request for an extension of an approved CondilJonal Use Permit for the addition of
an 18,844 square foot metal building to an existing 33,820 square foot metal building on 3.64 acres of land in
the General Industrial Distdct (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report w!ll not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
January 26, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A
TIME EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-33, THE ADDITION
OF AN 18,844 SQUARE FOOT METAL BUILDING TO AN EXISTING 33,820
SQUARE FOOT METAL BUILDING ON 3.64 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 3) OF THE INDUSTRIAL
AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT 8814 INDUSTRIAL LANE - APN:
209-032-30, 31, AND 32.
A. Recitals.
1. Larry Sears has filed an application to request a time extension of the approval of
Conditional Use Permit 97-33, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. .On the 26th day of January 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on January 26, 2000, including wdtten and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The previously approved Conditional Use Permit is in substantial compliance with
the City's current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies; and
b. The extension of the Conditional Use Permit approval will not cause significant
inconsistencies with the current General Plan, specific plan, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies;
and
c. The extension of the Conditional Use Permit approval is not likely to cause public
health and safety problems; and
d. The extension is within the time limits established by State Law and local
ordinances.
3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby grants a time extension for:
Application Applicant Expiration
CUP 97-33 Goodyear Rubber Co. January 14, 2003
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 97-33 TIME EXTENSION - GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
January 26,2000
Page 2
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set fodh in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby modifies the conditions of approval contained in Resolution 98-01, incorporated
herein by this reference, to add the following paragraphs: :
Planning Division
1) The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action
brought against the City, its agents, offices, or employees, because of
the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such
approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers,
or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City,
its agent, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as
a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate
at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this
condition.
2) The applicant is hereby notified that no further time extensions are
allowed under Development Code Section 17.02.100.
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, a, nd adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of January 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
the c t y of
Dancho Cucamonsa
Staff Report
DATE: January 26, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-54 - CABOT
- The development of three industrial buildings totaling 217,210 square feet on 13.7
acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located on the south side of Sixth Street between Richmond Place
and Buffalo Avenue - APN: 229-263-56 through 61. Related File Tree Removal
Permit 99-46.
A. Background: The Planning Comr~ission continued consideration of this application to allow
time for the applicant's biologist to respond to concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Fish
and Wildlife Service (Service). The Service challenged the adequacy and conclusions of the
habitat assessment and felt that there are certain soils on-site that may support habitat for the
federally-listed endangered Delhi Sand Flower Loving Fly (see letter dated January 12, 2000).
The Service is also of the opinion that the site may be habitat for the endangered San
Bernardino Kangaroo Rat and the currently non-listed Burrowing Owl. The letter did not
provide any factual evidence, only opinions based upon a roadside view of site.
B. Applicant's Response: The applicant's biologist reviewed the USFWS letter and re-surveyed
the site. The biologist prepared a detailed written response to the USFWS comments (see
Exhibit "C"). The findings and conclusions are the same as were previously noted in the
original April 29, 1999 report. It was found that the site does not support the high quality
potential Delhi Sand Flower Loving Fly (DSF) habitat, the site is not located adjacent to other
areas of high quality or currently known occupied DSF habitat, and the surface soils on-site
consist of fill materials that are not conducive to DSF habitat. Also, the site is surrounded by
industrial development which precludes it from future occupation by the DSF even if sufficient
habitat existed. The updated survey indicates that the site is not located in the vicinity of the
few remaining documented sites occupied by the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat (SBKR), that
ITEM G
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Page 2 '
the site does not support SBKR habitat, and SBKR are not expected to occupy the site.
Furthermore, the site does not contain Burrowing Owl habitat and no Burrowing Owls were
observed during field surveys.
C. Environmental Assessment: The information provided by the applicant's biologist further
supports the findings contained in the original Initial Study Part II, that the project will not result
in substantial impact to the environment. If the Planning Commission concurs, then issuance
of a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be in order.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development
Review 99-54 and Tree Removal Permit 99-46 through adoption of the attached Resolution of
Approval and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Bullet
City Planner
BB:BLC\ma
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Planning Commission Staff Report dated January 12, 2000
Exhibit "B" - Letter from US Fish and Wildlife Service dated January 12, 2000
Exhibit "C" - Applicant's Response dated January 17, 2000
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
the city of
l~ancho Cucamon~a
Staff Report
DATE: January 12, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-54 -
CABOT- The development of three industrial buildings totaling 217,210 square feet
on 13.7 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11) of the Industrial
Area Specific Plan, located on the south side of Sixth Street between Richmond
Place and Buffalo Avenue - APN: 229-263-56 through 61. Related File: Tree
Removal Permit 99-46
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
NoAh Industrial Buildings; Subarea 11 (General Industrial) industrial Area Specific Plan
South - Vacant Land; Subarea 11 (General Industrial) and 12 (Industrial Park) Industrial
Area Specific Plan
East Industrial Buildings; Subarea 13 (General Industrial) Industrial Area Specific Plan
West Industrial Buildings; Subarea 11 (General Industrial) Industrial Area Specific Plan
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - General Industrial
North General Industrial
South - General Industrial and Industrial Park
East General Industrial
West General Industrial
C. Site Characteristics: The site is surrounded to the noah, east, and west by existing industrial
development and to the south by vacant land. There is a stand of Eucalyptus trees in the
northeast corner of the site. The trees are not recommended for preservation because the
regional LERP infestation will likely limit long term viability of the trees.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
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Page 2
D. Parking Calculations:
Number of Number of
Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces
of Use Footage Ratio Required Provided
Building 1
Office 18,000 1/250 72 72
Warehouse 69,760 1/1000 (1st 20,000) 37 61
1/2000 (2nd 20,000)
1/4000 (above 40,000)
Building 2
Office 15,000 1/250 60 60
Warehouse 59,730 1/1000 (1st 20,000) 35 45
1/2000 (2nd 20,000)
1/4000 (above 40,000)
Building 3
Office 11,000 1/250 44 44
Warehouse 43,720 1/1000 (1st 20,000) 3_.~1 8._~8
1/2000 (2nd 20,000)
1/4000 (above 40,000)
Total 217,210 279 370
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The three buildings are proposed to be used for warehouse/distribution. The truck
trailer loading area is designed as an enclave surrounded by the three buildings so that it is
screened as much as possible from the three street frontages. Truck access will be off
Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue with vehicle access off Sixth Street. Sixth Street is
classified as a Special Boulevard with enhanced streetscape treatment required(i.e., 45-foot
average landscape setback, rolling berms, and meandering sidewalk). The project is
designed with a large, 120-foot deep landscape area at the northeast corner of the site.
Building wall surfaces facing the streets are adiculated with horizontal change of plane, color
variation, and use of sandblasted concrete with glass accents.
B. Design Review Committee: The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Fong) reviewed the project on
November 16, 1999, and recommend approval. See the attached Design Review Action
Agenda for further details.
C. Technical Review Committee: The Technical and Grading Review Committees have reviewed
the project and recommend approval subject to conditions outlined in the attached Resolution
of Approval.
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D. Tree Removal Permit: There is a stand of Eucalyptus trees in the northeast corner of the site
which conflict with the proposed development. The trees are not recommended for
preservation because the regional LERP infestation will likely limit long term viability of the
trees. The trees will be replaced with on-site landscaping. The applicant has applied for a
Tree Removal Permit for removal of the trees.
E. Environmental Assessment Part I of the Initial Study was completed by the applicant and staff
completed Part II (the environmental checklist). In completing the checklist, staff found that
the site is identified as potential habitat for the Federally listed Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly.
A biological survey was completed and found that the site does not contain suitable DSF
habitat due to past soil disturbances and the site's being virtually surrounded by existing
development. There are no other rare, threatened, or endangered species known to occupy
the area. Staff also identified potential air quality impacts due to grading and construction but
these can be mitigated to a level of less than significant through the implementation of the
recommended mitigation measures. Development of the project is therefore not expected to
have a significant impact on the environment. If the Planning Commission concurs, then
issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be in order.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development
Review 99-54 and Tree Removal Permit 99-46 through adoption of the attached Resolution of
Approval and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
BB:BLC\Is
Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Site Utilization Map
Exhibit"B" - Site Plan
Exhibit "C" - Grading Plan
Exhibit "D" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit"E" - Elevations
Exhibit "F" - Design Review Action November 16, 1999
Exhibit "G" - Initial Study Parts I and II
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Brent Le Count November 16, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-54 - CABOT - A request to construct three industrial buildings
(Building 1 - 87,7.60 square feet, Building 2- 74,730 square feet, Building 3- 54,720 square feet)
totaling 217,210 square feet on 13.73 acres of land in Subarea 11 (General Industrial) of the
Industrial Area Specific Plan located on the south side of Sixth Street between Richmond Place and
Buffalo Avenue - APN: 229-263-56 through 61.
Design Parameters: The three buildings are proposed to be used for warehouse/distribution. The
truck trailer loading area is designed as an enclave surrounded by the three buildings so that it is
screened as much as possible from the three street frontages. Truck access will be off Richmond
Place and Buffalo Avenue with vehicle access off Sixth Street. Sixth Street is classified as a Special
Boulevard with enhanced street scape treatment required.(i.e., 45-foot average landscape setback,
rolling berms, and meandering sidewalk). The project is designed with a large, 120 foot deep
landscape area at the northeast corner of the site. The perimeter of the site is proposed to be lined
with vehicle parking with minimal landscape setbacks. Other buildings in the area either have
deeper landscape setbacks along the street or have landscaping extend all the way up to the
building walls from the street. Building wall surfaces facing the streets are articulated with horizontal
change of plane, color variation, and use of sandblasted concrete with glass accents. The site is
surrounded to the north, east, and west by existing industrial development and to the south by
vacant land. There is a stand of Eucalyptus trees in the northeast corner of the site. The trees are
not recommended for preservation because the regional LERP infestation will likely limit long term
viability of the trees.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project:
1. 'The buildings have very long (up to 500 feet) elevations with horizontal variation but no
vertical variation. Should change'in vertical plane, such as raising height of office areas, be
provided to enhance visual interest?
2. Either provide deeper landscape setback areas on street frontages or increase density of tree
and shrub planting to screen parking and loading areas from streets as much as possible.
3. Provide meandering berms within all landscape setback areas and alig~ drifts of shrubs with
berm summits to achieve higher overall screening height.
Secondap,/ Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Provide specimen tree planting, decorative rock scape, berms, and shrub planting within the
large landscape area at the northeast corner of the site and along the remainder of the Sixth
Street frontage.
2. Provide an active recreation feature for use by employees within the large landscaped area
at the northeast corner of the site. The outdoor employee eating area for Building I could also
be incorporated into the recreation feature design. Employee use areas shall have adequate
tree planting to provide shade.
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DR 99-54 - CABOT
November 16, 1999
Page 2
3. Provide denser tree planing in front of loading area screen walls to enhance the screening
affect.
4. Continue the sandblasted concrete from the south wall to the east wall at the southeast corner
of Building 1. Change of materials and colors shall occur at interior comers only as opposed
to exterior corners.
5. Provide sandblasted concrete panels on northwest and southwest corners of Building B
consistent with corner treatment on Buildings A and B.
6. Building color and material changes shall occur at an interior corner or other logical point
rather than on exterior corner to avoid a wall-papered affect.
7. Screen walls should incorporate sandblasted concrete and reveal patterns similar to the
building walls.
8. Provide straight sidewalk along Buffalo Avenue because it is not a Special Boulevard.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Employee outdoor eating areas shall have. seating, tables, and shade.
2. All roof and ground-mounted equipment shall be fully screened from surrounding streets and
property. Note that views from the north are up slope from the site, which may require raised
parapets.
3. Provide a minimum of I tree per 30 linear feet of building wall exposed to public view, one tree
per 30 linear feet of site perimete?,, and one tree per 3 parking spaces.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above comments being addressed
prior to Planning Commission.
Desitin Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee recommends approval of the project with the changes recommended by staff and
the following additional corrections:
1. Provide glazing, sandblasted concrete, and wall insets at southeast and s~)uthwest corners
of Building A. It is acceptable to reduce the wall inset depth from 3 feet to 1-foot for the insets
on the south wall only.
II. Provide enhanced wall treatment along the south elevations of Buildings A and B consistent
with the front elevations.
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Page 3
III. Provide at least 2 feet of elevation difference for vertical changes of plane. Provide returns
at vertical change points to convey a sense of depth.
IV. Screen walls Shall be high enough to adequately screen truck loading and parking areas
behind. Gates shall be opaque to fully screen views.
¥. It is acceptable to keep the existing curvilinear sidewalk along street frontages so long as
the existing sidewalk is in good condition.
The applicant agreed to all of staff's comments as well as the additional direction provided by the
Design Review Committee.
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
c,~o,...c.oc~c..o~,o (Part I - Initial Study)
(909) 477.2750
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided in full.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NO T BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicanl Ia ensure
that the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform wod~ required to provide missing
App,ica,ion ~,.mOe.o.he pn*c, ,o wh*h ,his Orm p'.ains: V -
Name ~ Address of pmjoct owner(s): ~ ~b}~H~E [2~
ContactPe~on&Addmss: ~ ~CL ~H~
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Name & Address o/parson preparing this fo~ (if diffe~nt /mm above):
Telephono Numbor:
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Infon'nation indicated by astedsk (*) is not required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff,
· 1) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site. and indicate the
site boundaries,
2] Provide a set of color photographs which show roprasentative views into the site from the north, south, east and west;
views into and fr~m the site from the pffmaO/ access points which serve tho site; and rapmsentative views of significant
features frgm the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph.
4) Assessor's Panel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary):
'6] Ncr Site Ama (total site size minus ama of public streets & proposed dodications]: [ '~ · '7~.~ ~ ~ .
7) Descdbe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect tho project silo (attach additional sheet
if necessary:
8) Include a description of all pen, nits which will bo necessary from tho City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agof~cies in o~lor to fully implement tho project:
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g) Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including infom]ation on topography, soil stability, plants
and ani~:nal& mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the st/ucturos. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition.
site afl sources of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies):
/
10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Site all sources of information (books, published reports and
oral history):
11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that ngw affect tho site (aircraft. roadway noise, otc.) ~nd how they will effect
proposed uses;
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Descdbe the proposed project in detail. This should previde an adequate descffption o! the site in terms of ultimate use which
will msutt from the prosed project. Indicate if there are proposed phases for developreent, the extent of development to occur .
with each phase, and the anticipated c. orepletion of each incrament. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
13) Do$cdbo Ihe sucounding proper{les, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects.
Indicate tho typo of land use (residential, commoroial, elc.), inlon$ity o! land uso (one.family. apar~reont houses, shops.
departreenl slams, etc.) and scale of development (height. frentago, setback, rear yard. otc.):
14) W~II tho proposed project change the pattern, scala or character o! the surrounding general area of tho project7
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15) Indicate the type of short-ten-n and Iong-tenn noise to be generated, including source and amount. How will these noise levels
affect ~djacent prcperties and on-sile uses. What methods of sound proofing are proposed?
'16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of rnalura or scenic trees:
17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water suppfies) into which the site drains:
18) Indicate expected amount o[ water usage. (See Attachment A [or usage estimates). For further clarification, please contacl
tho Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) Peak uso (gal/Day)
b. Commercial~nd. (gal/day/ac) / ~ ¢)0 Peak uso (gal/mtn/ac)
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. __ Septic Tank ~ Sewer, If septic tanks am proposed, attach
percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates). For fudher cladlTcation, please contact the Cucamonga County Water DistdcI at 987.2591.
a. Residential (gal/day)
b. Commercial/Tnd. (gal/day/ac)
RES/DENT/AL PROJECTS:
20) Number o! residential units: !
Detacheq (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maxi~lo! size:
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Attached [indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21) Anticipatod mnge of sale pdces and/or rents:
Sate Pdco(s)
Rent (per reonth) $. to
22) Specify number of bodroore$ by unit type:
23) Indicate anticipated household
24) Indicate tho nureber of school childre_n ~vho w#l bo ~$1ding w#hin tho project: Contact tho appropriate School
Distdcls as ,wn in Attachreent B:
b.
Sonlor High
25] Descdbe type of use[s) and reajor function[s) of comreen:ial, indust6al or institutional uses:
26) Tola/ ~oor aroa or commorcia/, indu~tdal, or in~itutiona/ u~os by typo: ~ ] ? , ~ 3~ q
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Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Provide breakd~wn ~f anticipated j~b c~assi~7cati~ns~ inc~uding wage and sa~aG~ ranges~ as we# a$ an indicati~n of the rate
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if nece$$aG'):
30) Estimation of the number o[ workers to be hired that currently reside in tho City:
'31) For commercial and industrial uses only. indicate the source, type and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should bo
verified through the South Coast Air Quafity Management District. at (818) 572.6283):
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the project been conlacted Io detem~ine their ability to provide
adequate service to the proposed preject? If so, please indicate their response.
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33) In the known histoqz of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but am not limited to PCB's: radioactive substances: pesticides and
herbicides; fuels, oils, solvents, and oth.erflammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage Of any of the above.
Please list the materials and descdbe their use. storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use. if
known.
34) t4411 the proposed project involve tho temporaq, or long.latin use. storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic
materials, including but not l/m/led to those examples listed above ? If yes, provide an invenlo¢/ of all such materials to be
used and proposed melhod of disposal. The location o! such uses. along with the storage and shipment areas, shall bo
shown and labeled on tho application plans.
I hereby carl/fy that Iho statements [uroished above end in Iho attached exhibits present Ihe data and information required for
adequate evaluation of Ihis project Io tho best of my ab/lily, that Ihe facls, statements, end infom~ation presented ara true and
correct tot ho best of my knowledge and belief. I further unde~tand that add/lionel information may bo required to bo submitted
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City of Rancho Cucamonga _
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Development Review 99-54
2. Related Files: preliminary Review 99-09
3. Description of Project: A request to construct three industrial buildings (Building 1 -
87,760 square feet, Building 2 - 74,730 square feet, Building 3 - 54,720 square feet)
totaling 217,210 square feet on 13.7 acres of land in Subarea 11 (General Industrial) of the
industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the south side of Sixth Street between Richmond
Place and Buffalo Avenue - APN: 229-263-56 through 61
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Cabot International
3685 Main Street, Suite 220
Riverside, CA 92501
5. General Plan Designation: General Industrial
6. Zoning: Subarea 1.1 (General Industrial) Industrial Area Specific Plan
7. Surrounding Land Uses and ~etting:
The site is surrounded to the north, east, and west by existing industrial buildings and to the
south by vacant land. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 2 to 3 percent.
The site will remain visible from 4th Street to the south so long as properties to the south
remain vacant.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Brent Le Count
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning (x) Transportation/Circulation ( ) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing (x) Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
(x) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (x) Aesthetics
(x) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources
(x) Air Quality (x) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(x) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Brent Ce Count, AICP
Associate Planner
December 15, 1999
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposah
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( ) (). ( ) (X)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ) ( ( ) (X)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? (). ( ) (X)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) (X) ( )
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) (X) ( )
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) (X)
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' Comments:
' f, g) The site contains the Tujunga Delhi soil association. The General Plan states, "The
Tujunga-Delhi soil association may have soil bearing capacities that could limit some
development. Structures proposed on this soil type should be permitted only after
a site specific investigation has been performed that indicates the soil can
adequately support the weight of the structure." A soils analysis will be required as
a condition of approval prior to issuance of grading or building permits.
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Change in. the quantity ~)f ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals,
or through interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations, or through substantial loss
of groundwater recharge capability? ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) (X)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) (X)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The amount of surface runoff will be increased from construction of impervious
surfaces. The flows will be conveyed to existing drainage facilities designed to
handle the flows. The impact is not considered significant.
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5. AIR QUALITY, Wou/d the proposah
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) (X) ( ) ( )
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) (X) ' ( ) ( )
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) . ( ) (X)
Comments:
a, b). Air quality impacts may occur during the site preparation, including grading and
equipment exhaust as it is used on-site. Major sources of emissions during this
phase include exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and
fugitive dust generated as a result of construction vehicles and equipment traveling
over exposed surfaces, as well as soil disturbances by grading\filling. Nox and
PM10 levels may be exceeded on a daily basis during construction; however, with
implementation of mitigation measures, as listed below, impacts will be
reduced to less-than-significant levels.
Peak grading and construction emissions may exceed the South Coast Air-Quality
Management Distdct thresholds for the criteria pollutant of Nox (2.5 tons per quarter)
and PM10 (150 pounds per day). Emissions of other criteria pollutants would be
below the standards. Thrs is a potentially significant impact, but would be reduced
to a less-than significant level with implementation of mitigation measures as
listed below.
1. The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on Iow emission factors and high energy efficiency.
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or diesel-powered
equipment in-lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in
use. During smog season (May through October), the ~)verall length of
the construction period should be extended, thereby decreasing the size
of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles and equipment
operating at the same time.
4. The construction contractor shall support and encourage ride sharing
and transit incentives for the construction crew.
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5. Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on-site
and kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed
below.
i. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to
create a crust after each day's activities cease.
ii. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be
used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to
prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would
include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds 'lSmiles
per hour.
iii. After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is completed,
the entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by
pickup of the soil until the area is paved or otherwise developed so
that dust generation will not occur.
iv. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist,
or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
v. Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials and/or
construction debris to or from the site shall be tarped from the
point of origin.
6. The construction contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-coated
natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC coating, and
coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer efficiency, such as high
volume Iow pressure (HVLP) spray method, or manual coatings application
such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel, spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge.
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) (X) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ) ( ) (X)
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d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The project will increase traffic because the site is currently vacant. The project is
consistent with allowed land use intensities and the surrounding street system has
been designed to handle allowed land uses. Traffic impacts were addressed in the
EIR prepared for the Industrial Area Specific Plan. The impact.is not considered
significant.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but ~ot limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
b) Locally designated species (e.g, heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and
vernal pool)? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The U.S. Fish and VV~ldlife Service identifies the project area as Potential habitat for
the Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly (DSF). As a result, a habitat assessment and
biological survey was prepared (Impact Sciences, April 28, 1999) to determine
potential impacts to the DSF habitat. Results of the habitat assessment indicate that
the subject site does not support DSF habitat due to disturbances to the site through
past agricultural practices, discing of the site, and the lack of open, sandy soil areas
on site. In addition, the site does not function as a habitat corridor since it is
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surrounded by existing development. No other unique, rare, or endangered animal
species are known to be located on the project site. The impact is not considered
significant.
b) The site contains several multi-trunk eucalyptus trees at the northeast corner. The
trees do not appear to be of high quality nor are they part of a larger stand of trees.
They are proposed to be removed to accommodate the proposed development. The
impact is not considered significant because the project design includes the planting
of dozens of trees.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) · Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans? ( ) (X)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) (X)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be Of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? ( ) (X)
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or reIease of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ' ) (X)
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) (X)
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13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( (X)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) (X)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) (X)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic'cultural values? ( ) (X)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area? ( ) (X)
15, RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities? ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ) ( ) ( ) (X)
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have
the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
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p~pulation to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(X) General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
(X)Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(X) Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR
(Certified September 19, 1981)
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this initial Study. I ackncwledge that I
have read this.Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures, Further, I have revised the
~roiect ~{ens or proposat~ and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid tile
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effev-ts would
occur.
Name and Title: '~¢~L,{..,.~{/t'"/~
1
United States Department of the Interior
Fish and Wildlife Service
Ecological Sen, ices
Carlsbad Fish and WildLif= Office
2T~0 Lok~.r Avenuc We~t
C~lsbad. California 92008
I JAN 1 2 2000
Brent Lc Count
City or'Rancho C'ucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
P.O. Box 807
Ranch,, Cucamonga, CaUfomia 91729 "?~/-'~
Rc:Development Rcvicw 99-54, in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bcmardino County,
California :
Dear I~ Lt. Lc Count:
This le Ier provides our comments on the proposed development of about 14 acres of land
locatCCl south of Sixth Street between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue in the C!ty of Rancho
Ctu:am~nga, San Bcmardlno County. We are concerned about the potenl~al ~mnpacts to the
federa~y endangered Delhi Sands flower-loving n~ p. hiomia s te, rmin. at.us .ab.a~minatis,
"DSF'~ that is known to occur within sandy sous within the proposen project wctmty.
We ~rcl ~ide the following comments in keeping with our agency's nuss~on to work "with others
to corn :rye, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for thc continuing
bcnefil of the American people." Morcovcr, we provide comments on public notices issued for a
Fcdera permit or Ucense affecting thc Nation's waters pursuant to the Clean Water Act. We .also
adminJ :tcr thc Endangered'Species Act of 1973, as mended (Act). Section 7 of the Act reqtures
Federa agencies to consult with us, thc U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Sm-vice), should it be
detcrrz ned that thclr actions may affect federally listed species. Section 9 of..~.e A,c,t prohi, b!ts
the "tel :e" (e.g., harm, harassment, pursuit, injury, kill) of federally Usted wildlifc. 'F_arm ~s
further rlefined to include habitat modification or degradation whar~ it kills or injures wildlife by
impairi ag essential bchavioral patterns including bm'cding~ feeding, or shcltca'ing. Take
incider, tal to otherwise lawful activities can be authorized undcr sections 7 (Fexlcral
consull orions) and i0 (habitat conservation plans) of thc Act.
Based, m a habitat-based evaluation fo~ thc property conducted by Scott Came-ton of Impact
Scicnc~ ~ and rcccivcd by thc U.S. Fish and Wildlife Scrvlcc on January 11, 2000, thc sit. c .
col3tair: unconsolidaled, sandy soils and a fcw plant species associated with DSF occupied sites,
includi : telegraph wc~d (Heterotheca grandiflora) and ragweed (Ambrosia psilostaahya). On
Januar 11, 2000, wc conducted a visit fxom the side of the road and d~tcrmincd that thc dfc docs
contai~ appropriate soils that could support thc DSF. As indicated in the report, DSF arc capable
of occt ying sub-optimal habitats and definitive conclusions relative to the presenco or
eaallot e a.~cerrained absent conducting a focused surveys for DSF.
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Bas~ .n/nforn~tion that we have bccn provided, DSF has bccn detected on sites within the
Ont~i~ i Recovesy Unit w/thin similar habitat. We conclude that thc site has the potcntiel to
suppm ~ thc DSF and the proposed development of the site may result in take of DSF.
Accm in§ly, wc reco~mu~nd that protocol surveys for the DSF be conducted by a perm/trod
biolo~ st, or that appropriate author/zat/on pm'suant to thc Act be obtained pr/or to any
dcvclo ~ment of the site. In add/tion, a habitat assessment should be conducted by a q~ed
biolog: st to determine il'the site contains cndansered San Bcrnardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
merria ~iparvu. r; "SBKJK") sign or burrows. If so. the site should be trapped by a p~....;tt~l
biologJ t to determine the status of the SBKR on the project sit~.
Sites tl contain these uacousolidated soils in the area am significant because they may play a
critical role in thc recover3, of the DSF in this recovery u~it. The recovery plan for the DSF
idcnti~ ~1 the establishment ora recovery unit in thc Ontario area, wherein a secure habitat base
will ne d to bc conserved and restored to achicvc population stabil/ty and recovcry of the
sp¢cic~ Further habitat loss in th/s recovcD, unit by this project and others will increase the
likclth{ ~d 0f extinction of the DSF in the Ontario Recovery Unit.
We arc also cunccmed about the potcnt!~ hnpacts of the proposed projcct to the sen.qitive
burrow ag owl (Athene canicularia), and other ,cnsitivc species that occur in thc general area,
and ra1 tots that usc the area as foraging hibitat. Due to urban and industrial development, DSF,
SBK_R and burrowing owls have declined tl~oughout this area of San Bcn-nardino County.
Issues ~latcd to sign/ficant biological t;csources on thc ~roposcd project site, stroh as
..... devclo mcnt and loss of Delhi sands that either support or have thc pott:ntial to support the DSF,
SBKR burrowing owl, and use of thc site by foraging raptors, should bc adcquat,-ly addressed
under Ite California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
We apl: rcciatc the opportunity to provide comments on thc proposed project and are availablc to
work w [th thc City and project proponent to avoid, mlnlmizc, and mifigatc impacts to federally
listed .~ ~d sensitive spccic~. Wc request that final approval of the proposed projcct bc def~cd
until th: issues raised in this letter been resolved. If you have any questions regarding this letter,
please ~ ontact Mary Bcth Woulfe of'this office at (760) 431-9440.
Sincerely,
· . ''~ Assistant Field Supervisor
cc: 2DFG, Chino Hills, CA (Attn: Curt Tauchcr/Robin Maloncy-Ramous)
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: IMPACT SCIENCES
Agou~ ~d~, Ca[ff~,m'~ 9t361
impgi~L~accgicnc~s.com lanu~D' 17, 2~
Ci~ of R.~cho Cucamonga Pl~g Division
105~ Civic Center Drive
. ~o Cucamonga, CA 91729
Arm: Mr. Brent Le C~Rnt
S~JE~: Response to Comments &om U.S. Fish and Wildlife Settee (letter dated Janua~' 1~
2000) on a ~l~acre Site, Development Review ~-54, Ci~ of Rancho Cucamonga,
San Bemardino Count', Califnmia
De~ ~. Le Cotmt:
~e ~tent o[ this letter is to addre$~ co~ cont~ed ~ a letter from ~e U.S. Fiah ~d
Wildlife 5e~ice (Service) dated January 12. 2~ (addressed to ~. Brent Le Co~t Associate
Pl~er, Ci~ of R~cho Cuc~onga). At issue is pro, eot-related biological impac~ m about 14
acres of l~d located &ou~ of 6~ Street be~'een ~ond Place ~d Buffalo Avenue relative
to ~e potentially ~cur~g sensitive biological resources.
Specifically. ~e ~rvice expressed concern regard~g potential ~pacts to ~e federally-listed
~d~gered De~i 5~ds flower-lov~g fly (Rha~hiomidas ~erminahts a&dominalis-herein
DSF) which is ~o~ to ~py s~dy soil~ ~ 5~ 8emard~o ~d ~verside co~fie~. O~her
~sues d~d ~ Iht letter ~cluded po~enlial ~p~cts to the end~ger~ 5~ Bemard~o
k~g~oo ra~ (D&odomys merria~i parvus-SBKR) ~d the sensitive b~w~g owl (Atheist
c~nicularia).
In[odudion
~ respo~e to flxe Se~'ice's co~en~ letter, ~d a~ fl~e request of the projed applic~t a ~d
field visit to ~e project site was conducted by Impact ~iences on J~au~ 18, 20~ to seasonally
characterize exbt~g on-site conditions ~d review updated so~s ~d geote~ical report. ~
addition, current habitat characteristics of ~pied DSF habita~ were noL~ ~ ~ ~ttempt to
~em ~y differez~ces ~ biologicM characteristics which may relate ~o habiLaL sui~abilRy
for ~e DSF. F~d~gs d~g ~e subduer site v~i~ are conshtent wi~ the initial field
sun'ey.
Ore,Jew of Existing Site Conddons
Resets of a habitat-based survey conducted by ~paet ~ences ~ April 15, 1999 suggesied that
~he subject site does got cuzrendy support high quarry potential DSF habitat ~nd ~at ~e si~e
is no~ located adj~cen~ ~o o~er areas of high quali~y or currendy ~o~ ~ied DSF habitat.
While ~e site d~s suppo~ a few native plant species typical of ~pied DSF habitat the
overall d~ coverage of ~wsive vegetation (60-100%) is not consistent w~th ~pied sites.
~eneath the vegetation layer, the site ~ppears to support mostly ~conso~dated s~dy/silty
soils, wi~ a few scattered cobbles. Most exposed sogs ~ Mong the site's periphery, ~d
along cleared "swaths" ~at bisect ~e site (approx~ately 20-30 feet ~ wM~).
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On-site Vegetation
The site is mostly devoid of native vegetation. Ch~ly a few native plant speCies were recorded
cn site such as scattered Rancher's fiddleneck, western ragweed (Ambrosia psilostachya),
popcornflower (Plagiobo~hrys sp.), telegraph weed, and several cropped buckwheat plants.
The latter two plant species are considered important DSF "indicator species". However,
presec~ce/absence of DSF is not determined by indicator plant species. That is, these indicator
species also occur where the DSF is not present, and their presence does not necessarily indicate
'the pi'eSence bf DSF. The underlying s0il environment c~ which these indicator plant species
· occu? maybe the most determinative factor on whether a particular site may support DSF.
Ruderal hxtroduced plant species that dominate the on-site vegetation (-95 percent of total
cover) include several species of brome grasses (8romus spp.), oat (Av~'na sp.I, barley (Hordeum
sp.), filaree (£rodium cicutarium}, horseweed (Cony:a canadensis), horehound (Marrubium
vulsare), mustard (Brassies and/or Hirschfeldia spp.), J~c~sen weed (Datura sp.}, and Russian
thistle (Salsola tragus). [n additioa, a few g~n~ trees (Eucalyptus sp.) are located ~ the
northeast portion of the site. Remants of a grape vineyard is still evident in the southern
portion of the site.
5oils Analysis
Based' cn review· of .the Geotechnical Eng~eering Investigation prepared by NorCal
E.ngi~eering (1999), the site contains disturbed topsoil/fill material and natural soil. Accord~g
to the report, the upper c~e to V.s'o feet con.~ists of fill material. The fill material is
characterized .as a brown, fL~e grained, silty sand with some minor root structures and small
gravel. The natural soils were encountered beneath the fill material. Bor;.ng logs attached to
the report described the upper layers of soil as "$utficial Fill/Disturbed Top Soils."
Conversely, soils k~own to support DSF are described as native Delhi series; white to light-
brow-n fine sand and sa.ndy loa.m types.
According to a review of the United States Departmem of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Survey of
San Bernardi.no County Southwe;tern Part, California dated 1950, the soils in the general
· . vicinity are classified as De[hi fine sand. However, the native soils row appear'orrly below a
: fill/disturbed material layer of one to two feet. These flndi~g are concordant with habitat-
based field observations that indicated that on-site soils are not consistent with ecc~lpied DSF
sites in the region.
Snrrounding Land Use · ..
Land use of pruperties ~urrcrondlng the site ~clude light industrial and commercial u~ north,
east, a_~d ·west of tile site. An abandoned vineyard is located south of the site, followed by a
vacant lot that supports dense, non-native grassland.
Historic Land Uses
· : A review of the Phase I Environmental Assessment prepared by Geraghty & Miller, Inc. in 1993
and the November 1996 addendum, indicates that the site was farmland in 1933 based cr~
aerial photographs. The 1986 photograph is the first to reveal activity other than farming cn
; and a.round the site. The overall su.~-tounding area changes very little between 1933 and 1990.
"': The area appears to be primarily agricultural, containing sporadic structures separates by acres
of crops.. The nur~_~r of buildings ~ to generally increase through the years, but not
sig~ifica~ntly"(Geraghty & Miller,· Inc. 1993). The addendum Phase I report prepared tn
November 1996 indicates that the subject property consisted of cultivated fields. In a~.~.dition,
" the Phase 'I Enviromental A~sessment prepared by ATC ·Associates, Inc. (1999) was also
reviewed.
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Project .Site's Current Suitability to Support DSF
As stated, the ~ite primarily supports a dense coverage of vegetation (-95% non-native grasses
with an average $0 percent cover).' Optimal vegetative cover for DSF is probably less than 50
p~'~'cent, and may be in the range of 10-20 percent (USFWS .1997). Furthermore, the surrotmding
development and the site's current highly degraded condition likely preclude any potential for
natural re-occupation of the site by DSF. Recent data made available to the Service regarding
specific habitat infoEmatinn has not been made fully available to the public. As such, the
~C~rvice ha's not provided specific information to determine whether this information has
'. .relevance to lh~ subject project site.
· on.s'ite habitat~ 'are ~enerally unsuitable to support DSF based c~ correlative information of
occupied DSF habitats. The site has bee~ exposed to high levels of disturbance and contains a
substantial amount 'of imported fill material indicative of the site's historic land use practices.
The-greater 'the hu. man-induced disbarba.nces or alteration of soil conditions, the greater
potential for alteration of soil chemistry in ways potentially unsuitable to support DSF. The
presence of Delhi sands is known to be a critical component of DSF habitat. These sands
constitute the primary 'component of a complex ecosystem. A complex arrangement of
microhabitat characteristics constitute potential DSF habitat (e.g., Delhi soils, vegetation
· . composition, s0il chemistry, topography, peromt vegetative cover, frequency of non-n~tive
plant species, exposure to disturbances, etc.). Accordh~gly, the site does not likely provide
potentially suitable DSF habitat because of the absence of more characteristic vegetation a~d
soil types associated with habitats k~own to support DSF.
While portions of the site Support several vegetative "indicator" species associated with
potential DSF habitat,' the pre,~,ince/absence of DSF is not determ;,~ed by indicator plant
species, and the~ plant species c~-,.'~ar where DSF are not present. As such, their presence does
not necessarily indicate the presence of DSF. Fill/disturbed materials, such as those present cn
the site, are negatively associated with potential DSF habitat. The presence of Delhi soils
appears to be the .m~t determi~.ative factor of whether an area 'can provide suitable DSF
habitat. However, it is'widely acknowledged that a gradient of habitat suitability exists for
DSF. composed of varying deg're~s of natural and artificial conditions. Nonetheless. the
absence of appropriate Soils would likely render the site unsuitable to support DSF.
" Restorative Value of Site/Potential Presence of DSF
· No data is available to fully quantify the restorative value of the site. While many degraded
sites are currently unsuitable to support DSF, DSF have been recorded on certain properties that
have been heavily disturbed in the past (e.g., previously graded a~d/or scraped sites where a
cessation of disturbance-related 'land uses have occur~red such that a degree of natural
cond.itionsnow occur). Hgwever, considering the apparent ab~mce of native soils, overall lack
of DSF habitat indicator species, and the relative isolation of the subject site from areas that
support more characteristic DSF habitat, the subjec~ 13.7-acre property, is likely unsuitable to
support a DSF population. Absent changes in .existing land use and implementation of att
e×ten~ive rest6ration effort (e.g., removal of 1.0 to 2.0 feet o~ on-site surface ill[ material and
replacement with natural Delhi soils), the site would likely remain unsuitable to support a
DSF population du~ site 'specific site conditions not typicaJly associated with occupied DSF
habitat. '
· Approache~ to habitat ~estoration will vary from simple, relatively inexpensive, and
predictably successful (i~ cases of erd~a.ndng partially occupied sites that are weed overgrow'n)
to complex, cgstly, and unpredictable ~ cases of man~tred or ~. Isolated sites
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n'~ay require reintroduction of the fly. A functional foodweb with rnmay other invertebrates,
haclude the unknown fo~xi sourres of the DSF larvae, should be restored arotmd the
approximately 50 native plant species that define the native vegetation (USFWS 1997). The
presence on the site of a relatively thick layer of fill material is not associated with potential
DSF habitat. Microhabitat requirements of DSF are only poorly imderstood and the underlying
soil envisorrrnent (e.g., presence of Delhi sands) may be the most determinative factor of
whether an area ca~ provide suitable DSF habitat. Additional data will be needed on
'reproduction and mortality rates, dispersal, and habitat variables before fiarther refinement of
RU boundaries, development of alternative RU preserve desi~s, aa~d analyses of population
c~m be made (USFWS 1997). Until such data is obtained, the highest priority will be to protect
existing populations of the DSF (USFWS 1997). Available data regarding the presence of DSF
on previously disturbed sites indicate that natural reestablishment of DSF populations require
the presev, ce of DSF on adjacent or nearby habitats.
Moreover, the establishment of a more characteristic Delhi sands community (more commonly
associated with potential DSF habitat) we.rid likely be prevented due to rec'urring site
disturbances. In addition, duc to the lack of DSF observation in the Rancho Cucamonga'area,
establishment of a viable DSF population b~ the area may require a captive breeding and
release program. The site is also located ha a relatively isolated area of the Ontario RU that
does not provide a conspicuous connection between identified potential or known DSF habitats
due to adjoining development/land u,~ and regional site location. As such, the long-term
conservation value, restorative value, and occurrence potential relative to DSF is likely low
based the aforementioned assuanptions.
Proximity of lhe Site to Known DSF Locations
The site is not located h~ an area known to support D~F, and there are ~'o on,developed
connections between the subject site and occupied sites in ~e Ontario RU. Further, it is unclear
whether DSF would disperse from occupied sites to the subject site, as dispersal patterns of
adults are not well understood. Variables such as the length, width, a.nd stcuctural
characteristics of dispersal corridors have not been identified. Moreover, it has not been
established whether DSF would traverse such extensive unnatural surfaces in search for
potential mates/habitat &om occupied areas located in the Ontario area.
Other Potentially Occuring Sensitive Biological Resources
SBKR
The project site is l~cated w.ithin the historic range of SBKR. However, the site is not located
in the general vichaity of the few remah"0.ng documented occupied sites (e.g., South
Bloomington). Only small isolated populations are knob,tn in areas located east of the subject
site, and the larger SBK. R populations are strictly associated with hydrological systems and
flood plains. Based rn our site analysis, the site do~s not support high quality or optimal
habitat to support this species, and the occurrence potential for SBKR m the property is
considered low. SBKR is strictly associated with alluvial scv, d~ habitats with appropriate
vegetative cover and substrate composition; characteristics which are not present crt the subject
site. In addition, no diagnostic sign of kangaroo rat activity (e.g., scat, tracks, tail drags,
active burrows) were recorded on site. As such, SBKR are not expected to occur on site.
B Ltrrow~g Owl
Because of the relatively small area that supports suitable nesting microhabitat (e.g., earthen
ben'ns, areas relatively flee of vegetation, and particularly areas containing California
squL,-rel burrows), the potential of the site to support, viable populations of nesSng burrowing
owls is considered low. No burrowing owls or burrowi~g owl sign was detected m the site during
the April 1999 md January, 2000 survey efforts. Moreover, only limited nun~be, v3 of active
ground squLrrel btLrrows were noted. As such, burrowing owls are no~ expected to currently ocoapy
the subiect site. ~
L,'apacl ~:ier. ce$, lnc. City, of Rancho Cucamonga
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Raptor Use of the Site
In general,' the value of a particular site with respect to its use as raptor foraging habitat
:depends on a hunch.er of factors (i.e., .the type, extent, density, and height of the vegetation (~
the site; the amount and diversity of available prey that the site supportS; the population
density and di~,'ersity of raptors in the immediate region; the overall size of the site; the
distance of the site from suitable nesting habitat; it~ connectiveness to other foraging habitat;
and the percentage of foraghng habitat that the site represents in the regio~x.
The region within and around the City of Rancho Cucamonga is characterized by large blocks of
commercial ~nd residential development interspersed with areas of agricultural and open
ruderal fields. These fields Support a variety of insectS, reptiles, and small mammals that, in
h. tm, attract a number of raptor species. Windrows, orchards, and small clusters of trees
throughout this area provide suitable nes~'~g habitat for several species. In addition, large
areas of ol.'~m space (i.e., the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains to the northeast and
east,· and regional parlqs/open space areas) occur in the region that pro~,ide both nesting and
foragtng habitat for a variety of raptors.' Because of the diversity and relatively large mnotmt
of both foraging and nesting habitat in the region, a nus~ff)2r of raptor species, particularly
those adapted to open habitats, occur in the area. These include resident species such as golden
eagle, red-tailed hawk' (Sutto jamaicensis), burrowing owl, Americaa'L kestrel (Palco
sparverius), bm'n owl (Tyro alba), great homed o'.vi (Bubo virginianus), and prairie falcon
(£alco mexicanu$)...
Evaluation of Potential Impacts to B.iological Resources
criteria as stated lan CEQA to evaluate whether the proposed project impacts c:n these resoturces
would be considered significant. According to the guidel~es established by CEQA, the loss of
approximately 14 acres of degraded habitat is not considered a significant impact because this
habitat loss 'would not jeopardize_- the conthaued existence of any threatened or endangered
species.
The roi.lowing generally discloses expected direct and indirect Lmpacts to on-site biological
Direct Impacts
The development envelope focuses cn habitat disturbed by past or current hind uses. In
addition, because of the common nature of most of the wildlife species that would be displaced
or Inadvertently destroyed by construction activities,'project in'Lplementation is not expected to
cause an existing wildlife population cn or adjacent to the project site to drop below self-
sustaS~ing levels. The project site does not likely suppor~ listed species, has a relatively low
· value for long-term conse'rvation, does not currently support suitable DSF habitat, and the on-
site communities do not likely provide critical habitat for federal- and state-listed threatened
species. Furthermox;e, the site's biologics3 diversity appears to be low. Large cootiguous areas
of habitat support_a greater diversity of species than a similar area composed of fragmented
"islands" of habitat. The habitat present on the site has been assigned a low value based c:n a
review of current and proposed development in the area, geographic location (proximity to
higher quality or occupied sites), aerial photographs of the site and vicinity, a,nd perthaent
liturature review (e.g., Phase I and geotechnical reports). As such, the reduction in low value
habitat will not "appreciably reduce the. likel~ood of survival 0a~d recover' of listed species"
due to the presence 'of larger areas of hlgher quality habitats located in the region. Based cn
the information'provided above, the proposed project is not expected to directly impact
sensitive biological resources.
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Indirect Impacts ·
Indirect impacts would ct~.x~r in areas surrotmding the development envelope subSeClUm",t to
project' operation; Section 15358 of the CEQA Guidelines.defines these indirect impacts as
"Indirect or ,~ondaty effects which are cau~d by the project and are later in time or farther
removed in disiance, but are still reasonably foreseeable. Indirect or secondary effects may
include growth-inducing effects and other e,~'fectS .related to L~duced changes in the pattern of
'land u~, pop'ulatlon density, or g~owth rat~, and related effects en air and water and other
natural systems, including ecosystems: In simple terms, indirect i. mpacts are generally those
impacts that occur outside the development envelope subsequent to project operation.
Indirect impacts associated with this project would impact wildlif~ that currently utilize the
area, in particular the con, moo species that occur on and proximal to the project silt. However,
it most be acknowledged that~ most of these indirect impacts are not u~ique to this area or
project. Many animals that utilize this area have adjusted to a constant human presence. Many
indirect impacts are now oct-tu-ring iq ,~ome cases crt the site ,'md in the region. The adjacent
areas are used indiscriminately by humans and domestic animals that are having a substantial
impact crt biological resources that. co.'ur ~djacent to and proximal lo the site. Based c~ the
· · ' be reasonably concluded that the project has the potential
inforn~ation provided above, ~t can
to indirectly impact adiacent areas (vacant lots located southof the site) that ct-oar p~'oximai to
the site. However, these potential impacts are less than significant due to c'x~r~xt surrotmding
land uses.
Cumulative lrnpact$
Development in the region has Ix-crt cumulatively reducing the amount of o!:~n area and
sensitive habitats. Such conversions have been a. nd will cooCnue to lead to the pem'tanent loss
of the m'nount of land available for natural habitats and the flora and fauna that inhabit
them. When viewed individually, it may be possible for each of the projeCts to mitigate
potential project-specific impacts through the implementation of habitat replacement
programs and the requirements of the regulatory processes to which each of tile projects may be
subject. The permanent net loss of approximately 14 acres of currently degraded land would not
be replaced and. therefore, represents a small loss of low quality wildlife habitat, and as
foragIng habitat for raptors. However, relative to the loss of foraging habitat, this impact is
considered a locally adverse, but not a regionally significant impact. Cumulative impacts are
expected to be addressed in the near ~uture through participation and imp[ementatlon of the
Valley Wide Multiple Species Habitat Conserx'ation Plan (as outlined in the 1995
Memor~ndtum of Understanding between the Service, other resource agencies, and local
jurisdictionS. Additionally, regional and/or subregional DSF habitat coasen'ation plans
currently proposed for the area wi. Il also address this issue.
summary of On-Site Biological Resource Values
Based on the'~oreme~tioned site conditionS, current land use and vegetation types were ranked
with respect to relative biological value, both within the site and in cm~xparison to
com.mtmifies nearby. Only low level biological resource values are represented on-site. It can be
reasonably asst~ned that placement of between t.O and 2.0 feet of fill material would adversely
impact th'e biological characteristics of the site ,'md likely render existing habitat conditions
unsuitable to support DSF. Further, it is unknown whether DSF would persist in substrates
c0r~Ls~xg of imported fill material dominated by non-native vegeiation. T~ese conditions
likely· render the substrate physically tmsuitable for DSF survival and other native
subterranean invertebrates thought to be importmat during DSF larval stages.
Based on resutls of the habitat-based surveys and literature review conducted in December 1999
and January 2000 Jrt support of the review process, development acdvitles are not expected to
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impact an.v federal- or state-H~ted threatened or end~q~.ered -'~pecies. Consmaction activities
would not likely jeopardize the continued existence of listed species and/or special-status
species, nor will construct'ion adversely impact des[g'nated critic~t habitat. No significant
impacts crt sensitive biological reso,.m:es are expected as a result of project related activities
based on existing site conditions. D,avelopment of the project is also r, ot expected to $ignif/c. antly
alter the diversity of wildlife in the area. No known unique, rare, or endangered species are
expected to occur·i.n areas proposed for construction activities.
If you have ~ny questions con,:erni.qg this report, please doLx't hesitate to call us at (815) 879-
1100.
Very truly yours.
IMPACT SCIENCES, INC.
Senior Biologist
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review In accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No,: Development Review 99-54 Public Review Period Closes: January 26, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Cabot International
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the south side of Sixth Street between Richmond
Place and Buffalo Avenue - APN: 229-263-56 through 61.
Project Description: The development of three industrial totaling 217,210 square feet on 13.73 acres of
land in the General Industrial Distdct (Subarea 11) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The initial Study identified potentially signifi~nt effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mi~gate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
if adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study, The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive {909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
January 26, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION O~: THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 99-54, THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS (BUILDING 1 - 87,760 SQUARE FEET, BUILDING 2 - 74,730
SQUARE FEET, BUILDING 3 - 54,720 SQUARE FEET) TOTALING 217,210
SQUARE FEET ON 13.7 ACRES OF LAND IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (SUBAREA 11) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTH STREET BETWEEN
RICHMOND PLACE AND BUFFALO AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-263-56 through 61
A. Recitals.
1. Cabot International has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No.
99-54, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On January 12, and continued to January 26, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that
date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Pad A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on January 12, and continued to January 26, 2000, including written and oral
staff repods, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to properly located on the south side of Sixth Street
between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue, with a street frontage of 600 feet on Sixth Street, 920
feet on Richmond Place, and 1,110 feet on Buffalo Avenue and lot depth of 950 feet and is presently
vacant; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with industrial buildings,
the property to the south consists of vacant land designated for future industrial uses, the property
to the east is developed with industrial buildings, and the property to the west is developed with
industrial buildings; and
c. The design of the project locates truck loading areas towards the center of the site,
well screened from public view; and
d. The project includes substantial landscaping along street frontages to provide an
enhanced street scene; and
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e. . The buildings exhibit high quality architectural design which will enhance the
aesthetics of the local built environment; and
f. The project site has been identified by the United States Department of Fish and
Wildlife as potential Delhi Sand Flower Loving Fly habitat but a biological survey indicates that the
site does not support adequate DSF habitat and no DSF or any other rare, threatened, or
endangered species were found; and
g. Air quality impacts related to construction activities can be satisfactorily mitigated
to a level of less than significant through adoption of mitigation measures based upon
recommendations of the South Coast Air Quality Management Distdct which are incorporated herein;
and
h. The surrounding street system can adequately accommodate the increased traffic
generated by the project; and
i. The project provides for an integrated design as the three buildings are tied
together visually.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the distdct in which the site is located; and
c. That the preposed us~ is in compliance with each of the applic, able provisions of
the Development Code; and
d. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to propedies or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all wdtten and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies c~rtain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
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reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. purSuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff repods and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission dudng the public headng, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planninq Division:
1) Increase density of tree and shrub planting to screen parking and
loading areas from streets as much as possible.
2) Provide meandering berms within all landscape setback areas and align
ddfts of shrubs with berm summits to achieve maximum overall
screening height.
3) Provide specimen tree planting, decorative reck scape, ben'ns, and
shrub planting within the large landscape area at the northeast comer
of the site and along the remainder of the Sixth Street frontage.
4) Provide an active recreation feature for use by employees within the
large landscaped area at the northeast corner of the site. The outdoor
employee eating area for Building 1 could also be incorporated into the
recreation feature design. Employee use areas shall have adequate
tree planting to provide shade.
5) Provide a more dense tree planting in front of loading area screen walls
to enhance the screening effect.
6) Provide sandblasted concrete panels on northwest and southwest
corners of Building B consistent with corner treatment on Buildings A
and B.
7) Building color and material changes shall occur at an interior corner or
other logical point rather than on extedor comer to avoid a wall-papered
affect.
8) Screen walls shall incorporate sandblasted concrete and reveal
patterns similar to the building walls.
9) Employee outdoor eating areas shall have seating, tables, and shade.
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10) All roof and ground-mounted equipment shall be fully screened from
surrOunding streets and property. Note that views from the north are
up slope from the site, which may require raised parapets.
11) Provide glazing, sandblasted concrete, and wall insets at southeast and
southwest comers of Building A'. It is acceptable to reduce the wall
inset depth from 3 feet to 1 foot for the insets on the south wall only.
12) Provide enhanced wall treatment along the south elevations of
Buildings A and B consistent with the front elevations. '
13) On elevations, provide at least 2 feet of elevation difference for vertical
changes of plane. Provide returns at vertical change points to convey
a sense of depth.
14) Screen walls shall be high enough to adequately screen truck loading
and parking areas behind. Gates shall be opaque to fully screen views.
15) It is acceptable to keep the existing curvilinear sidewalk along street
frontages so long as the existing sidewalk is in good condition.
16) Tree Removal Permit 99-46 is hereby approved subject to replacement
of trees through on-site landscaping.
Engineerinq Division:
1) All vehicular access rights to Buffalo Avenue and Sixlh Street fronting
the project site have been dedicated to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
except at street intersections and approved driveway locations as
shown on Parcel Map No. 11671, PMB 143/41-46. Project driveways
that do not align with said approved driveway locations will require that
non-vehicular access rights shall be dedicated for previously approved
unused ddveway locations and non-vehicular access dghts shall be
vacated for new approved driveway locations.
2) All project approved driveways shall conform to City Ddveway Policy
and to city of Rancho Cucamonga Standard plan No. 101-C. The
minimum width shall be 35 feet and per the following:
a) The Sixth Street driveway shall be at least 150 feet from the
Buffalo Avenue BCR.
b) Align the northerly driveway on Buffalo Avenue with San Marino
Street centeriine.
c) Align the northerly ddveway on Richmond Place with the existing
driveway on the opposite side of Richmond Place.
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3) . A Lot Line Adjustment (Certificate of compliance) shall be processed
for approval of the merger of the six parcels to an apprepdate reduced
number of parcels as may be required. The Certificate of Compliance
for the lot mergers shall be recorded with the County Recorder's Office
pdor to the issuance of a building permit.
4) Street Improvement Plan No. 1337 shall be revised by a registered civil
engineer and submitted for approval by the City Engineer. Pdor to any
work being performed in the public rights-of-way, fees shall be paid and
a construction permit shall be obtained from the Cit./ Engineer's office.
Prior to the issuance of a construction permit, security shall be posted
and an improvement agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public
improvements.
5) The developer on the opposite side of Sixth Street installed the median
island landscaping on Sixth Street. The developer for this project
(DR 99-54) shall reimburse that developer for the cost of one-half the
width of landscaping in the median fronting this project site and as may
be required if a Street Reimbursement Agreement is on file with the
City of Rancho Cucamonga.
6) Sidewalks shall cross ddve approaches at the zero curb face. Provide
additional public right-of-way as needed. Driveway accent paving shall
be located outside the public right-of-way.
Environmental Mitiqation Measures:
AIR QUALITY
1) The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on Iow emission factors and high energy efficiency.
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2) The construction contractor shall utilize electdc or diesel-powered
equipment in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not
in use. During smog season (May through October), the overall length
of the construction period should be extended, thereby decreasing the
size of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles and
equipment operating at the same time.
4) The construction contractor shall support and encourage ride sharing
and transit incentives for the construction crew.
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5) . Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on-site
and kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed
below.
a) Dudng clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and
to create a crust after each day's activities cease.
b) During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be
used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to
prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would
include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds
15 miles per hour.
c) After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is completed,
the entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by
pick up of the soil until the area is paved or otherwise developed
so that dust generation will not occur.
d) Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept
moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
e) Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials and/or
construction debds to or from the site shall be tarped from the
point of odg.in.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-
coated natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC
coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer
efficiency, such as high volume Iow pressure (HVLP) spray method, or
manual coatings application such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel,
spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
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I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of January 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Development Review 99-54
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program has
been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are implemented
(Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and the
procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval are
contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and
when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring progresses,
changes to compliance procedures may be ~ecessary based upon recommendations by those
responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project planner,
assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project planner oversees
the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly and proper action is
taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the conditions (mitigation)
that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. An MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its corresponding
mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached hereto. This procedure
designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when
compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the project
file with the department having the original authority for processing the project. Reports will be
available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed, as
determined by .the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each measure
is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off as
completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting
Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures.
The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions, An MMP
Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department and a copy
provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction
contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written notification has
been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold
certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring.
The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business
license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The Department shall
require the applicant to post any nece.ssary funds (or other forms of guarantee) with the City. These
funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and
report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a
plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring results to
the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether the particular
mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall conform to the City's
MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to the issuance of building
permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: Development Review 99-54 Applicant: Cabot International
Initial Study Prepared by: Brent Le Count Date: December 15, 1999
Selection of Iow-emission construction equipment. CP/BO ' B/C Plan check CIA 2/4
Utilization of electric or diesel-powered equipment CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
where feasible
Grading Plans state equipment shut off when not in CP/BO C Plan check C 2
use. Extend construction period during smog season
(May-October)
Ride sharing & transit incentives encouraged for CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
construction crew
Dust control measures to be utilized CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
Utilization of pre-coated building materials, where CP/BO B/C Ongoing CIA 4
possible, and Iow-emission application roethods
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person.~?~ti'.~*: ~'~:?h:~'?,' MonltorlngFrequency :~: ~!~!- ,*=, ', .: MethodofVedflcatlon ~':,!: !~ -- . ~ '~': '=' 'Sanctlons?=i~,~[~i~!!?~??~l ~:!~.!.~i~,:'i
COD - Community Developmen[ Director A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Planner or designee B - Prior To Construction B - Other Agency Permit I Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Chec~ 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO - Building Official or designee D * On Completion D - Separate Submittat (Reports / Studies / Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT if: DR 99-54
SUBJECT: 3 New Industrial Buildings
APPLICANT: Cabot
LOCATION: SEC Buffalo and Sixth Street
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its __/ /
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all .~j /
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or
approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions
are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which / /
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all /.__./
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code / /
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
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be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _~/ /
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for ._~ ./
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree' removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and / /.___
approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, / !
and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior
to the issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be / /
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground
vaults.
10. Ali building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, ___/ /.
including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property ~ /
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an /..~/
exterior noise level of 60 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 65 dB during
the hours of 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading - No person shall cause the loading, unloading, opening, /_ /
closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage
cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise
specified herein, in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a residential
area.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or / /
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main _._/ /
building colors.
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E. Parking.and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space /
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking lot land~cape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall /
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, / /
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
4. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and / /
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
5. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided tor commercial and office facilities with 25 or / /
more parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
6. Motomycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more /.__/__
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at
the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square
feet.
7. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or / /
bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:
Commercial 250,000 square feet
Industrial 325,000 square feet
Office 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels 250 rooms
G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home / /
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building
permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier / /
in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans.
The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees
shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
3. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects shall be specimen size trees - / /
24-inch box or larger.
4. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three / /
parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
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5. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one / /.
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
6. A~I private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than / /
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
7. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be ..__/ I
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
8. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering .__/ /
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along the Sixth
Street frontage.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, ~ /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
10. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and /.__J
approval.prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural
growth characteristics of the selected tree species.
11. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of / !
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans ~re conceptual only and not a part of this /.__J
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and
shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of
any signs.
2. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for City Planner review and /.~
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
I. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and
location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: /
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
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f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., 'IT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets Of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soil.' /.__/
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. / /
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation __/ /
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by __/ /
the Building and Safety Division.
K. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be /. /
marked With the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the
Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or /____/
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the
established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development
Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. Applicant shall provide a
copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation / /
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday /__/
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public
counter).
L. New Structures
1. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC .__j /
Table 5-A.
2. Roofing materials shall be Class "A." ___/__/
3. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with UBC Section 906. ~ /
4. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. ..._./__/__
M. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City / /
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to / /
perform such work.
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3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the .___/ /.
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. __/ /
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
N. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
2. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
approved openings: Buffalo Avenue & 6th Street. (See Special Condition #1)
3. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or /___/
by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
4. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall /
be dedicated to the City.
O. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: ! !
Street Name
Sixth Street
Buffalo Avenue
Richmond Place
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item median ,landscape reimbursement.
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety /.__./
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a / /__
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, / /.__
and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or /.__
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
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traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer.
Notes:
(1)Pull ,boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum
of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized
steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City /.__/
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shal~ remain open to traffic at ali times with / /
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall /.~]
be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan /___/
check.
3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in I__1
accordance with the City's street tree program.
4. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with / /
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for alt project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
P. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting /.__ __
Districts shall be filed with the City Eng_ineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective /.
Beautification Master Plan 6'h Street. -- --
Q, Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, /.____
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. /.~/
3, Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the /. /
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bemardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first, Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days
prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the
case of all other residential projects.
R. General Requirements and Approvals
1, The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into !
one parcel prior to issuance of building permits.
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2. An easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance / /
of ~uilding permits, whichever occurs first, for all joint use driveways.
3. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new street'lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-
2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
S. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roes Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The ! /
developer shall commence, padicipate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced,
participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a
fire station to serve the development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the
developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 3,000 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b) / /
(Increase).
-OR -
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire departmenl / /
personnel prior to water plan approval.
b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants / /
shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, ! /.
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e.,
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required / /
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch
riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet
this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and
model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be / /
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to / /
final inspection.
7. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below: / /
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15.
X Other: 1997 UBC . / /
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking,
plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc.
Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate for proposed
operations.
8, Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of / /_
sprinkler system.
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9. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. /.__ __
10. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. __/ /
11. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. /__/
12. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards. /~
13. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and /___/
clear of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District
requirements.
14. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, __/ /
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
15. A building directory shall be required, as noted below:
Lighted directory within 20 feet of main entrance(s). .__/ /
16. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall __.j /
be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific
details and ordering information.
17. Gated'restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the __/ /
Fire Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
18. A tenant use letter shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire ..__/ /
Safety Division for the proper form letter.
19. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho .__/ /
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
X $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building)."
"Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc~) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
20. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, __/ /
UFC, UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
T. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. _._/ /
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, ~/ /
with direct lighting to be provided by all entt~vays. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. __/ /
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U. Security. Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are .__/ /
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. .__/ /
3. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal .__/ /
gates, or alarmed.
V. Security Fencing
1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the ~ /
police with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the
Police Crime Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in
personnel er for any other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-
hour dispatch center at (909) 941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at (909)
477-2800 extension 2474 or 2475.
W. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for / /
nighttime visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall / /
be a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to
background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police
Department.
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