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~PLANNING COMMISSION
...... AGENDA ...............
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 8, 2000
Adjourned Meeting March 8, 2000
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-46 - CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST - The
development of a 401,304 square foot industrial building on 17.93,
acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5) of the
Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the south side of 6th
Street between Lucas Ranch Road and Hermosa Avenue -
APN: 210-113-03 and 10 and 210-032-02, 07, and 09 through 11.
Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
B. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the genera/public to address the commission'. Items
to be discussed here are those which do not a/ready appear on this agenda.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
C. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS - Oral report
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjournment 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 00-04
(GA TX) AND PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 00-05 -
(COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH).
I, Gall 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 March 16, 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 HALL
CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMON.GA
the city of
l~ancho Cucamonsa
Staff Report
DATE: March 22, 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 99-46
- CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST- The development of a 401,304 square
foot industrial building on 17.93 acres of land in the General Industrial
District (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the
south side of 6th Street between Lucas Ranch Road and Hermosa Avenue
-APN: 210-113-03 and 10 and 210-032~02, 07, and 09 through 11.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North - Industrial development and a vacant parcel; General industrial (Subarea 5)
South- Existing industrial development; Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial
(Subarea 5)
East -Existing industrial development; Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial
(Subarea 5)
West - Vacant parcel; Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial (Subarea 5)
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - General Industrial
North - General Industrial
South - General Industrial
East - General Industrial
West - General Industrial
C. Site Characteristics: The site is vacant and contains no significant vegetation. The
undeveloped 17.93 acres slope from north to south at an approximate 2 percent
incline.
ITEM A
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-46 - CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST
MARCH 22, 2000
Page 2
D. Parking Calculations:
Type Square Parking Number of Number of
Of Use Footage Ratio Spaces Required Spaces Provided
Office 12,000 1/250 48 48
Warehouse 389,304 1/1000 (1st 20,000) 20 20
1/2000 (2nd 20,000) 10 10
1/4000(above 40,000) 88 140
Totals 166 218
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.
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 be divided for multiple users. The building will be used for
warehouse/distribution activities. The office portion of the buildings will front the
public rights-of-way of the southeast corner of 6th Street and Lucas Ranch Road
and the nodheast corner of 5th Street and Lucas Ranch Road. The loading area
fronts Lucas Ranch Road behind screen walls and an abundant amount of
landscaping. Building wall surfaces facing the street corner feature a simplistic, yet
well articulated, appearance achieved by using changes to the plane, color
variation, and sandblasted concrete with blue reflective colored glazing accents.
B. Design Review Committee: The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Fong ) reviewed the
project, on December 14, 1999, and stated that the Industrial Area Specific Plan
(ISP) requires a 45-foot wide landscape setback along the frontage of 6th Street as
measured from the ultimate curb face. The City's General Plan and the ISP
designate 6th Street as a Special Boulevard. The Committee also requested that
stronger vertical element(s) be provided at each corner of the building. The
Committee (Mannerino, Macias and Coleman) reviewed the final revised plans and
elevation changes on February 15, 2000, and recommended approval with
conditions. Please refer to the attached Design Review Committee Action
Comments (Exhibit "G") for further details.
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-46 - CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST
MARCH 22, 2000
Page 3
D. Environmental Assessment: Part I of the Initial Study was completed by the
applicant and staff completed Part II and found that there could not be a significant
effect on the environment. If the Planning commission concurs, then issuance of
a Negative Declaration would be in order.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Development Review 99-46 through adoption of the attached Resolution with Conditions
and issuance of a Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:DF/Is
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Conceptual Site Plan
Exhibit "C"- Elevations- 1
Exhibit "D"- Elevations - 2
Exhibit"E" - Site Sections
Exhibit "F" - Initial Study
Exhibit "G"- Design Review Comments December 14, 1999
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
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ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
Ra. oc. . o go (Part I - Initial Study)
Planning Diw~ion
(;09) 477-2750
The purpose'of this form is ito inform the city of the ba~i~, components Of'the P~'oposed
project so tha{the city maYYeview the project pursu~nt't6'City'Policies,'~inances, and
guidelines;the California EnVironmental Quality ACt; a'nd'.t~i~'City's Rules ~d Pro~;edures
to Implement CEQA. It is.important that the information requested in this:applicatiori.be
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INCOMPL~ / ~ APPLICATIONS WiLL NOT BE PROCESSED, Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure
that the applicabbn is complete at the b'me of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform wod< required to provide missing
information.
Application Numberforthe project to which this form pertains: _~P/~ ?~-- ~_._
Project'[il/e: CABOT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Name & Addres$ of project owner($): Cabot Industrial Trust
Two Center Plazat Suite 200
Bostonr MA 02108-1906
Name & Address ofdeveloperorpro/ect sponsor: Riverside Commercial Investors
3685 Main Street, Suite 220
Riverside, CA 92501
ContactPe~on & Address: Darrell Butler and Rufus Barkley
3685 Main Street, Suite 220
Riverside, CA 92501
Te~phone Numbec (909) 788-6100
Name & Address ofpe~onprepafing ~ ~rm~diffemntfrom above): Charles J. Buquet
~harles Joseph Associates
10681 Foothill Blvd., Suite 395
Rancho Cucamon~a,- CA 91730
Telephone Numbec (909) 481-1822
" Information indicated by asterisk (') 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 representative views ~ the site from the north, south, east and west;
views intQ and fr~m the si~e from the pdma~y access points which set'ye the site; and representative views of significant
features from the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph.
3) Preject Location (describe): North o£ 5th Street,South of 6th Stree[, East oE Lucas ~anch
Road, West of Hermosa Avenue
210-013-03 to 210-013-10;
4) Assessors PareelNumbe~ (attachadditionalsheetifnecessa~):
210-032-02 to 210-032-07; 210-032-09 to 210-032-11
'5) Gross Site Area (ac/sq. ft.): 17.70
17.50
Net Site Area (total site size minus ama of pubfic streets & preposed dedications):
7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet · if necessary:
None
8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessaP/ from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agencies in order to fully implement the project:
Grading permit, building permit and utility permit
9) Describe the physical se~hg of the site as it exists before the pro/ect including information on topography, soil stability, plants
,"-' and animals, roatum trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features descdbed. In addition,
site all sources of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrolcgic studies, biotic and aroheological surveys, traffic studies):
The property is vacant land with no trees or shrubs. There are no structures
on the site. The soils are stable. It is fully improved on all sides.
10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Site all sources of informabbn (books, published reports and
oral history):
None
11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site (aircraft. roadway noise, etc.) and how they will affect
proposed uses:
None
12) Descdbe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate description of the .gte in terms of ultimate use which
-" wfll result from the presed project, indicate if thera are preposed 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:
The site will be developed with one 402,000 sq. ft. industrial building
to be constructed at one time.
13) De$c/fbe the surrounding properties, includinginf°n'na&bn °n plants and animals and any cultural' hist°rfcal' °r scenic aSpect$'
indicate the type of/and use (residential, comree~r, ial, etc.), intensHy of/and use (one-family, apartment houses, shops.
department stores, etc.) and scale of development (height. frontage, setback, mar ya~rl, etc.):
The property is surrounded by completed industrial buildings and vacant
industrial land. There are no known cultural, historical or scenic aspects
to this property. A site plan is attached indicating set backs and heights
and elevations.
14) Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale or character of the sun'ounding general area of the project?
No
15) Indicate the type of short-tenw 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 ara proposed?
None
'16) Indicate proposed ramovals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees: None
17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domesfic water suppfies) into which the site drains:
Day Creek Channel
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water Dialdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) n/a Peak use (gal/Day) n/a
b. Commercial/ind. (gal/day/ac) 1500 Peak use (gal/mln/ac)
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. __ Septic Tank X Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach
percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitao' sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates). For further cladfication, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Diatdct at 987.2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) n/a
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) 2000
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) Number of residential units:
Detached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size: n/a
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Attached (indicate whether units am rental or for sale units): n / a
21) Anticipated range of sale pdces and/or mnts:
Sale Price(s) $
Rent (per month) $ n/a to $
22) Specify number of bed[ooms by unit type: n / a
n/a
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing w~thin the project: Contact the gpprepdate School
Districts as shown in Attachment B:
a. Elementao': n/a
b. Junior High: n/a
c. Senior High n/a
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25) Descdbe type ~f use(s) and maj~r functi~n(s) ~f c~`mmercia~~ industda~ ~r instituti~na~ uses:
Warehouse/distribution
26) Totalfloorareaofcommem~l.~dustda~or~stitutionalusesbytype: 402,000 sq. ft.
3000 sq. ft. office
399,000 sq. ft. Warehouse/distribution
27) Indicate hours of operation: 7:000 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday (estimated)
28) Number of employees: Total: 230 (estimated)
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift: 8 hour s
29) Previde breakd~wn- ~f anticipated j~b c~as$i§cati~n$~ inc~ud~ng wage and $a~ary renges~ a$ we~~ a$ an indicati~n ~f the rete
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessary):
(estimated)
Upper management 10 employees - $62,000 annually Middle Management/Sales 40 empl/$41,000
Supplier Jobs 20 employees, $41,000 Retail service 10 employees, $25,000
Manufacturing/warehouse 75 employees, $21,000 and clerical 75 employees, $21,000
There will be an effort
30) Est/mat/on of the number of worker~ to be h/red tha! currently res/de in the City:
to hire as many as meet employment criteria and qualifications.
51) Forcommereialand ~dustdaluse$on~ ~dicate ~esou~e. typeandamountofa~po#ution em~$~n$. (Da~ shou~ be
red, ed ~reugh ~e Sou~ CoastA~ Ouafity ManagementD~tdc~at ~1~ 572-628~:
This building will be a warehouse/distribution facility. We do not anticipate
any source, type or amount of air pollution emissions that require South Coast
Air Quality Management District approval.
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have ~e wa~ sewe~ fire. andfloodcont~lagenciesse~ing~ep~/e~beencon~ed~determ~e ~e~ability~previde
adequate se~icetothepreposedpreject? ~so.p~ase ~dicatethe~response.
All agenicies contacted have indicated the proposed project will not
adversely impact existing service capacity.
INITSTD1.WPD-4/96 ~/5 Page7 ;f".
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 matedals and desc/fbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use. if
known.
34) Wi~~ the prop~sed project inv~~ve the temp~rery ~r ~~ng~term 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 inventoG' of all such materials to be
used and proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses. along with the storege and shipment areas, shall be
shown and labeled on the application plans.
None
~ hereby cerb'fy 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 infonnation presented are troe and
con'ect tot he best of my knowledge and belief. I fu~lher underetand that additional information may be required to be submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Date: Signature:
Title:
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
Project File: Development Review 99-46
2. Related Files: None
3. Description of Project: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-46 - CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST - The development of a 401,910 square
foot industrial building on 17.93 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea
5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the south side of 6th Street between
Lucas Ranch Road and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 210-113-03, and 10 and 210-032-02,
07, 09 and 11.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Cabot Industrial Trust, By Riverside Commercial Investors
3685 Main Street, Suite #200
Riverside, CA 92501
(909) 788-6100
5. .General Plan Designation: General Industrial
6. Zoning: General Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 5
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is surrounded by industrial
development to the east of Lucas Ranch Road. Across 5th Street to the south is
industrial development, and across Hermosa Avenue to the west is a vacant parcel. To
the north across 6th Street are industrial uses and a vacant parcel.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-46 Page 2
9, Contact Person and Phone Number:
Douglas Fenn
Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required:
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 ( ) Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
(x) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (x) Aesthetics
( ) Hazards
(x) Water ( ) Cultural Resources
( ) Air Qua ty (x) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandator~ Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(x) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
enviroJ~-~t. A NEGATIVE DECLARATIQN will be prepared.
Signed:
Douglas Fenn
Associate Planner
February 16, 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.
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Development Review 99-46 Page 3
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s~i~.~ M,~.~o. S~V.r~-~ "o
'1. I_.,~J~ID ~E AJ~ID PI-AJ~NING. Would the proposah
a) Conflict with general plan designation or ) ( ) ( ) (x)
zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or ) ( ) ( ) (x)
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
vicinity?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
established community?
2. pOPULATiON .a~ND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
population projections?
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
housing?
3. GEC~_OGK; 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)
0 Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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.Comments:
g,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." A soils 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, ( ) (x) ( )
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
b) Exposure of people or properly to water related ( ) ( ) (x)
hazards such as flooding?
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration ( ) ( ) (x)
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
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 ( ) ( ) (x)
of water movements?
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either ( ) ( ) (x)
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
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 ( ) ( ) (x)
groundwater otherwise available for public
water supplies?
Comments:
a) The absorption rate will be altered because of the pawng 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.
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposah
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
an existing or projected air quality violation?
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b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ix)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, ( ) ix)
or cause any change in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ix)
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would
the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ix) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., ( ) ( ) ix)
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to ( ) ( ) ix)
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ix)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or ( ) ix)
bicyclists?
0 Conflicts with adopted policies supporting ( ) ix)
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ) ( ) ix)
Comments:
a) The project will increase vehicle trips on neighboring streets. However, the
present circulation system developed under the General Plan of the Industrial
Areas Specific Plan has been designed to accommodate such growth. The
impact is not considered to be significant.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or ( ) ( ) 0 ix)
their habitats (including, but not limited to:
plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees, ( ) ( ) ( ) ix)
eucalyptus windrow, etc.).'?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., ( ) ( ) ( ) ix)
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and ( ) ( ) ( ) ix)
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( ) ix)
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Development Review 99-46 Page 6
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: $igm~c~nt Mi[iga0on Sigr~tScant NO
Comments:
a) The project is not within any known endangered, threatened habitat areas.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposah
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ) ( ) ( ) (x)
plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and ) ( ) ( ) (x)
inefficient manner?
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known ) ( ) ( ) (x)
mineral resource that would be of future value
to the region and the residents of the State?
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of ) ( ) 0 (x)
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or
radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
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 ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
brush, grass, or trees?
10. NOISE. Will the proposal resu/t in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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 net considered significant.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Devefopment Review 99-46 Page 7
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Significant Miliga~on $ig~t~c~nI NO
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 ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
roads?
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 ( ) ( ) (x)
facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) (x)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) (x)
O Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) (x)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
13, AESTHETICS. Would the proposah
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
effect?
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( (x) ( )
Comments:
a) The project will create new light and glares because the site ~s currently vacant.
The Standard Conditions of Approval will require the preparation of a
photometric diagram to determine that light and glare will not be cast onto
surrounding properJies or public rights-of-way. The impact is considered less
than significant because the property is surrounded by industrially zoned land.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES, Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-46 Page 8
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: $ignif~car~t M,ti~lJ~l $ignit~can! NO
b) Disturb archaeologica! resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ' ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values?
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
the potential impact area?
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or ( ) ( ) (x)
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) (x)
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have ( ) ( ) (x)
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 ( ) ( ) (x)
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 ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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.)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-46 Page 9
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: sigr~.t MiligatJO~l Si~l~16¢anl No
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or 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) 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 2109f and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Development Review 99-46 Public Review Period Closes: March 22, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Cabot Industrial Trust
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the south side of 6th Street between Lucas Ranch
Road and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 210-113-03 and 10 and 210-032-02, 07, 09, and 11.
Project Description: The development of a 401,910 square foot industrial building on 17.93 acres of land
in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5) 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 In~fial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The In~fial 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 am included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all m[ated
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.
March 22, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. Doug Fenn December 14, 1999
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-46 - CABOT INDUSTRIAL
TRUST -The development of a 401,910square foot industrial building on 17.93 acres of land
General Industrial District (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the south side
of 6~h Street between Lucas Rancho Road and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 210-113-03, and 10, and
210-032 -02, 07, 09 and 11.
Desiqn Parameters: The building will be used for warehouse/distribution activities. The office
portion of the buildings will front the public right-of-ways of the southeast corner of 6th Street and
Lucas Ranch Road and the north east corner of 5th Street and Lucas Ranch Road. The loading
area fronts Lucas Ranch Road behind screen wails and an abundant amount of landscaping.
Building wall surfaces facing the street corners feature a simplistic, yet, a well articulated building
with changes to the plane, color variation, and use of sandblasted concrete with blue reflective
colored glazing accents.
The site is surrounded by industrial development to the east of Lucas Ranch Road, and across
5~ Street to the south, and across Hermosa Avenue to the west is a vacant parcel and to the north
across 6th Street are industrial uses and a vacant parcel.
.Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project:
1. A 45-foot wide average landscape setback must be provided along the frontage of 6th Street,
as measured from ultimate face of curb, per Industrial Area Specific Plan standard. The
applicant was notified of this setback issue by letter in February 1999 during Preliminary
Review 99-01.
2. Provide stronger vertical element(s) at each corner. For example, the parapet could be
extended 4 feet above main building (instead of 2 feet as proposed).
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 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.
2. The screen walls should better reflect the architectural style of the building. One
recommendation would be to recess the wall similar to the building recesses.
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, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Doug Fenn
The Committee recommended that the developer address and work out the major issues with staff,
and once those issues had been resolved to bring the project back before the Design Review
Committee.
Exhibit "G"
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-46, FOR A 401,304 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON
17.93 ACRES OF LAND IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
(SUBAREA 5) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF 6TH STREET BETWEEN LUCAS RANCH ROAD AND
HERMOSA AVENUE - APN: 210-113-03 AND 10, AND 210-032-02, 07, AND
09 THROUGH 11.
A. Recitals.
1. Cabot Industrial Trust has filed an application for the approval of Development Review
No. 99-46, 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 22nd day of March 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly-noticed public hearing o~ the application and concluded said hearing
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 dudng the above-
referenced public headng on March 22, 2000, including wdtten and oral staff repods, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property bounded by 6th Street to the north, Hermosa
Avenue to the east, 5th Street to the south, and Lucas Ranch Road to the west, with an approximate
street frontage of 640 feet along 6th Street, 1,265 feet along Hermosa Avenue, 729 feet along 5th
Street, and 1,245 feet along Lucas Ranch Road which contains vacant land; and
b. The properly to the north of the subject site is developed with an industrial
warehouse building and a vacant parcel, the property to the south consists of an industrial building,
the property to the east is an existing industrial development, and the property to the west is a vacant
parcel; and
c. Storm drain improvements necessary to accommodate the project are not in
excess of that provided by the master plan of storm drainage; and
d. The project, together with the recommended conditions of approval, complies with
all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and
e. The project will provide warehousing/distribution facilities of substantial size
conveniently located relative to the industrial area and regional circulation routes.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-46 CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST
March 22, 2000
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. 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 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 propedies or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral repods 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 Califomia
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, fudher, this Commission has reviewed and
considered the informaiion contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
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 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 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 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) Ben'ns shall be provided along 6th Street, Hermosa Avenue, 5th Street,
and Lucas Ranch Road frontages to screen parking and loading areas
from the street. Berms shall undulate and have an average height of
3 feet (maximum slope not to exceed 3 % :1).
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-46 CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST
March 22, 2000
Page 3
2) No wall shall exceed an exposed height of 8 feet as viewed from
adjacent propedies and streets.
3) No chain link fencing is permitted.
4) Provide significant landscaping within landscape setbacks along the
street frontages.
5) provide landscaping, including evergreen trees, in front of all buildings
and screen walls to screen truck loading area behind.
6) Secudty gates and associated fencing fronting Lucas Ranch Road shall
be view obscuring to fully screen truck loading areas from view of
Lucas Ranch Road. 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.
Enqineedn~l Division
1) Missing frontage improvements shall be installed on all four frontage
streets, including but not limited to, curbs and gutters, pavements,
street lights, street trees, sidewalks, signing, striping, etc. Hermosa
and 6th Street are both secondary adedals. Lucas Ranch Road and
5th Street are local industrial streets.
2) The developer shall make a good faith effort to obtain the necessary
dght of way on 6th Street and Hermosa Avenue and to close the
existing ddveway on 6th Street for APN 210-032-08. A reciprocal
access shall be provided to APN 210-032-08 to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
3) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 kv electrical) on the project side of 5th Street shall be
undergrounded from the first pole on Hermosa Avenue to the last pole
west of Lucas Ranch Road. All services crossing 5th Street shall be
undergrounded at the same time. The developer may request a
reimbursement agreement to recover one half the City adopted cost for
the undergrounding from future development/redevelopment as it
occurs on the opposite side of 5th Street.
4) The Developer shall pay one-half in lieu fee for the cost of future
undergrounding electric utilities on 6th Street for the full length of the
subject property.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-46 CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST
March 22, 2000
Page 4
5) The City Capital Project for Hermosa Avenue is scheduled to begin
construction in July 2000. The City will construct street improvements
and storm drain and underground the existing overhead utilities. The
Developer shall coordinate his improvements with the City project
subject to City Engineer approval.
6) Provide a southbound Bus Bay on Hermosa south of 6th Street.
Provide additional right of way as required.
7) Install a traffic signal at the intersection of 6th Street and Hermosa
Avenue. The developer will receive a Transpodation Fee Credit for the
construction of this traffic signal. At the time of Building permit
issuance, a fee credit of $120.000 will be allowed. Upon completion of
the signal, the developer may submit costs associated with the signal.
A reimbursement agreement will be processed for the actual cost
subject to City Engineer review. Failure of the developer to submit for
reimbursement within 6 months of City acceptance of signal voids
developer rights to reimbursement.
8) Any proposed fencing or landscaping for the (NAP) at the southwest
comer of 6th Street and Hermosa to be set back so as not to cause a
visibility problem for the intersection or the proposed 6th Street
driveway.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bullet, 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 22nd day of March 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
CC)MMUNITY DEVELC)PMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Development Review 99-46
SUBJECT: Cabot Distribution Center
APPLICANT: Cabot Industrial Trust
LOCATION: North of 5th Street, south of 6th Street, east of Lucas Ranch Road, 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:
Comolellon 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 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 ol 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 Development/Design 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, amhitectural 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 __/ L
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 .__/ /
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 ___/._._/
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 fo the satisfaction of the City Planner.
For single family residential developrhents, transformers shall be placed in underground
vaults.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identilied 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.
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 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. 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 for commercial and office facilities with 25 or i /_._
more parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
6. 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.
7. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily / I
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.
8. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for ,j !
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. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. .~J /
2. Shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking o, /_._/
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 ali of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
3. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within ! !
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger.
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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.
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. 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,
7. 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,
fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material
shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
8, 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.
9. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering /..__/
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along 6th Street
and 5th Street, Hermosa Avenue, Lucas Ranch Road.
10. 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.
11. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, ___/ /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
12. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of .__/__j
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
H, 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.
I. 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 $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.
J. 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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477~2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. 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.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils /.~j
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 wails. /_._/
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation /.~j
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.
L. 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 /_..j
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the
established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transpodation 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).
6. The following is required for side yard use for increase in allowable area: /
a. Provide a reduced site plan (8 Y2" x 11 ") which indicates the non-buildable easement.
b. Recorded 'Covenant and Agreement for the Maintenance of a Non-Buildable
Easement," which is signed by the appropriate property owner(s).
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c. Sample document is available from the Building and Safety Division.
M. New Structures
1. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC /._~/
Table 5-A.
2. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with UBC Section 906. /.__/
3. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed, i__/
N. 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. / /.~
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for / /~
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
et combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
O. 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 on6th Street / /
33.total feet on 5th Street / /
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. / /
P, Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: ! !
Curb & A.C. Side- Drive Stree! Street Comm Median Bike Other
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr, Llghls Trees Trail Island Trail
Hermosa Avenue X X X Bus
Bay
5th Street X X X X
Lucas Ranch X X X X
Road
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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 pedormed 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
el 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.
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.
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.
Q. 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 shalt be borne by the developer.
R, Drainage and Flood Control
1. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe .__j !
measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
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S. 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. / I
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the ! i
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.
T. 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
U. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be: 3,000 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
depadment personnel after 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 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.
4. 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 tire protection system.
5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to !_._J
final inspection.
6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
a. Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. / /-
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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 compIetion of /
sprinkler system.
8, A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
a. Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. !
9. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire Jane standards, as noted:
a. Ail roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. / I
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 .__j /
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 .__j !
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 fo!lows:
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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
V. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. /.__j
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 entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. / /__._
W. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts sha~l 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.
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2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondar7 locking devices. / /
e secured wtth e~ther iron bars, metal I
3. All roof openings giving access to the building shall b ' ' / L
gates, or alarmed.
X. 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.
Y, 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 .__L~J
~5e 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.
Z, Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and / /
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number:
(909) 941-1488.
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TH C I T Y O F
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Staff Report
DATE: March 22, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Bullet, City Planner
BY: Dan Coleman, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
ABSTRACT: Staff requests Commission discussion regarding the establishment of a "hillside
overlay district."
BACKGROUND: The Hillside Development Ordinance No. 416 was adopted in 1990. The basic
purpose of the Hillside Development Ordinance (Development Code Chapter 17.24) is to minimize
the adverse effects of grading while allowing for reasonable development of the land. The
Ordinance applies to "alt projects within a hillside area (8 percent slope or greater)." Further, the
Ordinance applies even in situations where natural slopes are 8 percent or greater on only a portion
of a property.
ANALYSIS: Administration of the Hillside Development Ordinance has been challenging because
of its complexity and limitations. In the past 10 years since the Ordinance was adopted, most
development within the hillside areas has been custom homes. In the past three years a total of 72
custom hillside homes have been submitted which represents 45 percent of all Development
Review applications. The general public building their "dream home," is often not aware of the
Ordinance, and submits plans that are not in compliance. In many instances the public proposes
a conventional "fiat pad" house design with extensive cut and fill which is contrary to the goal of
minimizing grading.
The determination of whether a property is "hillside" (i.e., 8 percent or greater natural slope) has
been the subject of numerous challenges, particularly from the public who have already invested
time and money in preparing construction plans for a conventional "fiat pad" house design. The
difficulty arises in situations where the natural landform exceeded 8 percent, but the tract was mass
graded resulting in individual lots of less than an 8 percent slope. This has led to confusion where
one lot is deemed "hillside," but the lot next door is not. Staff has consistently interpreted the
Ordinance to apply to those areas where the natural topography, before grading, is 8 percent or
greater.
Staff proposes that the Planning Commission consider creating a "Hillside Overlay District" based
upon a geographic area(s) of the City. This would offer the following benefits:
ITEM B
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
March 22, 2000
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1. Improve public awareness of the Hillside Development Ordinance because California real
estate disclosure laws require the seller of properly to inform the prospective buyer of the
zoning. Buyers would then have an opportunity to make an informed decision by researching
the requirements of the Hillside Development Ordinance before making a purchase and
designing a home.
2. Shorten the review process by giving the public and their design professionals opportunity to
desig.n a home in conformance with the Ordinance, rather than delaying the review process
to redesign the home and grading. In short, it is faster to "get it right the first time."
3. Lower costs of design by giving public and their design professionals opportunity to design a
home in conformance with the Ordinance, rather than costly revisions to redesign home and
grading. Again, it is cheaper to "get it right the first time."
4. Eliminate the need, in most cases, to hire an engineer to prepare plans to calculate slope
gradient.
The City has successfully used the overlay district zoning technique for two decades to address the
unique characteristics of certain areas. Examples of other overlay districts include Haven Avenue
Overlay, Equestrian/Rural Overlay, Master Plan Overlay, Senior Housing Oveday, and the Etiwanda
Avenue Overlay.
The attached map shows those areas of the City, which have 8 percent or greater slope (Exhibit
"A"). This would become the basis for defining the area to be included within a "Hillside Overlay
District." Generally speaking, the area north of Hillside Avenue and Wilson Avenue is hillside. In
addition, the Red Hill area and the Beryl Hill area, east of Red Hill Park, are hillside.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMI'I-i'EE: The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Coleman) discussed the
concept at their February 29, 2000, meeting. The Committee supported the creation of a "Hillside
Overlay District."
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission initiate an amendment to
create a "Hillside Overlay District."
Brad Buller
City Planner
BB:DC/Is
Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Hillside Area Map
Hillside Areas
8% or greater slope