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Home My WebLink About2001/06/12 - Minutes - Library Board of Trustees - Special June 12, 2001 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ROUTE 30 AD HOC TASK FORCE MINUTES Special Meeting A, CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Route 30 Ad Hoc Task Fome was held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at 6:10 p.m. in the Tri-Communities Room of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Task Force Members present: Mayor Bill Alexander; Jane Bradshaw; Bob Coberly; Les Davies; John O'Neil; Sergio Martinez (alt.); and Peter Liu. Others present: Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Mike Olivier, Sr. Civil Engineer; Ken Fung, Assistant Engineer; and Diane L. Whyte, Senior Administrative Secretary. Task Fome Members absent: Gayle Hinazumi; Doris Beckner; Klm Aylor, Karen Schmauss, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Mayor Pre Tem, Planning Commission Chair Larry McNiel and Planning Commission Peter Tolstoy (alt.). Sergio Martinez to be regular member. Gayle Hinazumi to be alternate. B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 1. Albert Roldan and Kimberly Roldan, 6593 Mesada Street, voiced concern regarding his block wall behind his home which was a six foot wall. Mr. Roldan indicates that Haven Avenue has been elevated and now the street is much higher than it was before which would allow people walking on the sidewalk to look directly into his backyard and into his house. Mr. Roldan requests the City look into this issue. 2. Art Andrade, 6605 Mesada Street, Mr. Andrade's concern was the same and Mr. Roldan since Haven Avenue will now be elevated. People walking down the street will be able to look directly into his backyard and into his house. Mr. Andrade requested the City look into this issue. 3. Dave Epple, 6530 Aquamarine Avenue, voiced his concern regarding the equestrian trail west of Sapphire. Mr. Epple was concerned because of his short block wall and now with the trail in its proposed location there will be many more people, including bicyclists and pedestrians in the area along the side of his house and wishes the City to look into this issue. 4. Cindy Albrecht, 6536 Aquamarine, voiced her concern regarding the equestrian trail. Mrs. Albrecht is concerned with the relocation of the trail, additional foot and equestrian traffic will be adjacent to her home. She feels he wall is not sufficiently high to protect her from visual intrusion. Mre. Albrecht also was concerned that there is a four foot strip between the City owned propert3/and her block wall which belongs to her. She is concerned as to how this area will be maintained. Mrs. Albrecht would like the City to look into this issue. Route 30 Ad Hoc Task Force Minutes June 12, 2001 Page 2 5. Mike Mergener, 6562 Ash Avenue, voiced his concern regarding the drainage issue in front of his home. C. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes: January 9, 2001 March 20, 2001 April 17, 2001 ACTION: Minutes approved. D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION D1. UPDATE ON SOUND WALLS Mayor Alexander requested the City Engineer give the report on this item, Update on Sound Walls. The City Engineer first discussed the issue of the sound walls on the north side of Highland between Beryl and Hermosa. The City Engineer explained that under the approval presented by the Mayor to the SANBAG Board, there would be a six-foot garden wall located adjacent to the freeway. Mr. O'Neil, City Engineer, pointed out this is not a sound wall but simply a physical barrier in lieu of the chain link fence that was originally proposed. However, it will provide some sound attenuation. With this wall in this location adjacent to the freeway, there will be an area between the wall and Highland Avenue which the City proposes to landscape, including large trees and perhaps small picnic areas or barbeques. Mayor Alexander pointed out that this area could not be used as an area for a ball field or a soccer field but strictly a quiet, passive, green area for the neighborhood. Mayor Alexander thanked Caltrans, SANBAG for working very well on this issue and the citizens in attendance all thanked the Mayor for his efforts on the behalf of the community before the SANBAG Board. Mr. O'Neil, City Engineer, discussed the issue of the Ryland Tract, located east of East Avenue. The City Engineer indicated the Ryland developer has taken down the wall adjacent to their Tract and rebuilt it by adding an additional two-feet. The wall now meets the requirements as defined in the Sound Attenuation Studies that were done for the project. Jane Bradshaw asked how the residents had received the wall? The City Engineer indicated that as far as he knew, Maria who was the spokesperson for the area had been contacted and was neutral on this issue. Lastly, the City Engineer discussed the situation for a sound wall in the area on the south side of the freeway between Etiwanda and East Avenues. Staff indicated that a developer has proposed a new housing development within the area and that sound studies are being conducted at this time. The results of this sound study will determine what type of sound attenuation will be done which could include a wall and/or a berm. However, early indications that a block wall would be a necessary feature of construction. The location of that wall however, has not yet been determined. It could either be on the freeway right-of-way or it could be a tract perimeter wall on the south side of Highland Avenue. The City Engineer stated that City staff has had conversations with the developer regarding extending the wall, all the way to East Avenue. The developer Route 30 Ad Hoc Task Force Minutes June 12, 2001 Page 3 has indicated a willingness to consider this proposal. However, it has been pointed out that these types of walls are extremely expensive and it may not be financially possible for the developer to do anything due to financial constraints. City Engineer stated City staff will continue to work on this particular area. The City Engineer also pointed out that this development is not guaranteed and may not be approved. Residents asked that they be notified when this development comes before the Planning Commission. Staff indicated that notices would be provided within 300' of the tract and that it was important for neighbors that receive the notices to inform the rest of the community. The City Engineer also indicated that we will pass this information on to the Planning Division for their review and noticing. D2. SEGMENTS 3, 4 AND 5 UPDATE D3. SEGMENT 6 UPDATE The City Engineer then asked if there were any questions on items D2 or D3, which were Segments 3,4, 5 and 6 Updates. The audience indicated they are pleased the project is moving forward rapidly. The Mayor announced there will be a grand opening for the 1-15 / 30 Interchange on July 20, 2001, and additional information will be provided to the Task Force in the near future. The Mayor again mentioned that anyone on the Task Force has questions regarding this issue to please contact City staff. E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Items were identified for the next meeting: 1. Update of Sound Walls: a. Etiwanda Sound wall between Etiwanda and East Avenue b. Beryl and Hermosa Sound wall 2. Update on Mesada Street Block Wall 3. Update on Sapphire Equestrian Trail 4. Update on East Avenue southwest Frontage Road Route 30 Ad Hoc Task Fome Minutes June 12, 2001 Page 4 F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No additional communications were made from the public. G, ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for September 11, 2001. MOTION: Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane L. VVhyte Sr. Administrative Secretary Approved: