HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-065 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 96-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY AND ISSUANCE OF A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED METROLINK
CORRIDOR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT BETWEEN ARCHIBALD
AVENUE AND MILLIKEN AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, has
reviewed all available input concerning the proposed Metrolink Corridor Beautification Project; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Initial Study has been prepared pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves
the Environmental Assessment Initial Study and issuance of a Categorical Exemption for
the proposed Metrolink Corridor Beautification Project.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk is directed for file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1996.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Gutierrez, Williams
None
None
William J. A~ander, Mayor
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ATTEST:
,
Ddbra J. Adar'¢~, CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 15th
day of May, 1996.
Executed this 16th day of May, 1996, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
PART I - INITIAL STUDY
General Information
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: Cin, of Rancho Cucamonga -
10500 Civic Center Drive. Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
2. Address of project: Surplus right-of-way areas adjacent to the active Metrolink Corridor between
Archibald A venue and Milliken A venue.
3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Citv of
Rancho Cucamonga. 10500 Civic Center Drive. Rancho Cucamonga. California 91730 - Contact:
William J. O'Neil. City Engineer. (909) 477-2740
4. Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which this form pertains: N/A
5. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project,
including those required by City, Regional, State and Federal Agencies: Metrolinkl~ermit and City
Council a£proval. Ci.ty of Rancho Cucamonga. California
6. Existing zoning district: Adjacent uses to RR corridor inchde Heavv Industrial. General Industrial.
Industrial Park; Recreation and Low and Low-Medium Residential.
7. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Scenic Landscaping
Project Description and Effects:
8. Site Size: See Attachment
9. Square Footage: 151,000 SF
10. Number of floors of construction: N/A
11. Amount of off-street parking provided: N/A
12. Attach plans: N/A
13. Proposed scheduling: See Attachment
14. Associated project: N/A
15. Anticipated incremental development: N/A
16. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices of rents and
type of household size expected: N/A
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17. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area and loading facilities: N/A
18. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift and loading facilities: N/A
19. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimate occupancy,
loading facilities and community benefits to be derived from the project: N/A
20. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or reasoning application, state this and indicate
clearly why the application is required: N/A
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
Are
(attach additional sheets as necessary).
21. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, hills or
substantial alteration of ground contours.
Chance in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or
public lands or roads.
Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or
quantity or alteration of existing drainage panems.
Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
Site on filled land or on slope of 10% or more.
Use of disposal or potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic
substances, flammable or explosives.
Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire,
water, sewage, etc.).
Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil,
natural gas, etc.).
Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes
Environmental Setting:
33.
Yes No
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil
stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing
structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site, snapshots or
Polaroid photos will be accepted. See Attachment
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34.
Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural,
historical or scenic aspects. Indicate 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, set-back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity, snapshots or Polaroid
photos will be accepted.
Certification
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and
information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements and
information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further understand
that additional information may be required to be submitted before an adequate evaluation can be made
by the Planning Division. See Attachment
Date: May 8, 1996
William J. O'N~,/
Title: Ciw Engineer
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ATTACHMENT - PART I
Project Description and Effects: 8, 9, 13, 23, 33, 34
The project involves the landscaping of 151,000 sf within several surplus r.o.w. parcels adjacent to the active
Metrolink Corridor and paralleling the r.o.w of Eighth Street, betxveen Archibald Avenue and Milliken
Avenue. The proposed landscaping is intended to naturalize and will mitigate the noise, dust and appearance
of the corridor while improving air qualiD' and scenic character. The anticipated project schedule for
construction is from January 1997 to November 1997.
The project is situated within an existing, unimproved transportation corridor, bordered by predominantly
industrial uses with some residential uses. The proposed improvements will not have a significant impact
on plants, animals, land resources, or any historical, cultural, or scenic resources.
Photos attached.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PART II - INITIAL STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
BACKGROUND
1. Name of Proponent Ci .ty of Rancho Cucamonga
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 10500 Civic Center Drive. Rancho Cucamonga. CA
91729
Date of Checklist Submitted
Agency Requiring Checklist
Name of Proposal, if applicable
Avenue and Milliken A venue
Mav 15. 1996
Ci.ty of Rancho Cucamonga
Metrolink Corridor Beautification Project between Archibatch'
ENVIRONMENTAl, IMPACTS
(Explanation of all 'yes' and 'maybe' answers are required on attached sheets).
YES MAYBE NO
Earth. Will the proposal result in:
Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic
substructures?
Do
Disruptions, displacements, compaction or over covering
of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features?
The destruction, covering or modification of any unique
geologic or physical features?
e°
Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on
or off the site?
Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or
changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may
modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of
the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
X
X
X
X
X
X
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YES MAYBE NO
g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such
as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure,
or similar hazards?
Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient
air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors:
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature,
or any change in climate, either locally or regionally?
Wi!ler. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water
movements, in either marine or fresh waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface water runoff?.
c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface water in any body of water?
e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of
surface water quality, including but not limited to
temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through
direct additions or withdrawals, or through interceptions
of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise
available for public water supplies?
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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YES MAYBE NO
i. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards
such as flooding or tidal waves?
4. Plant !.ire. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any
species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops
and aquatic plants)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered
species of plants?
c. Introduction of new species of plant into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
5. Animal l.ife. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any
species of animals (birds, land animals including
reptiles, fish and shell-fish, benthic organisms or insects)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered
species of animals?
c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result
in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare?
8. Land Use and Planniag Considerations. Will the proposal
have significant results in?
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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YES MAYBE NQ
A substantial alteration of the present or planned land
use of an area?
Do
A conflict with any designations, objectives, policies,
or adopted plans of any governmental entities?
Co
An impact upon the quality or quantity of existing
consumptive or non-consumptive recreational
oppommities?
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources?
10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
11.
12.
A risk of an explosion or release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals
or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset condition?
Possible interference with an emergency response plan
or an emergency evacuation plan?
Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution,
density, or growth rate of the human population of an area?
Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing or create a
demand for additional housing?
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement?
Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for
new parking?
c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems?
do
Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement
of people and~or goods?
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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e. Alterations to water-borne, rail, or air traffic?
f. Increases in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists
or pedestrians?
14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or
result in a need for new or altered governmental services in
any of the following areas?
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
15. ~t.e. rgg. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of
energy, or require the development of new sources of energy?
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems,
or substantial alterations to the following utilities?
Go
go
Electric power?
Natural or packaged gas?
Communications systems?
Water supply?
Waste water facilities?
Flood control structures?
Solid waste facilities?
YES
MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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YES MAYBE NO
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
18.
ao
Creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazard (excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards?
19.
Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal
result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?
Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing recreational oppommities?
20. Cultural Resources.
ao
Will the proposal result in the alteration of, or the
destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site?
Do
Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic
effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure,
or object?
Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
do
Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred
uses within the potential impact area?
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
ao
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
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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YES MAYBE NO
III.
Do
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
while long-term impacts will endure well into the future).
Does the project have impacts which are individually limited
but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on
two of more separate resources where the impact on each
impact on each resource is relatively small, but where
the effect of the total of these impacts on the environment
is significant.)
do
Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
(Narrative description of environmental impacts.)
X
X
X
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IV
.DETERMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency.)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and
a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL
BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENT IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find the proposed project CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT per Article 19, Class 1 C, Section
15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Date
May 8, 1996
William J. O'Neil
Citv Engineer
Title