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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 22, 1995
7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
III.
IV.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman Barker
Vice Chairman McNiel
Commissioner Lumpp
Commissioner Melcher
Commissioner Tolstoy
Announcements
Approval of Minutes
January 11, 1995
Public Hearings
The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice
their opinion of the relatedproject. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and
address the Commission by stating your name and address. AH such opinions shah be
limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND HISTORIC LANDMARK
ALTERATION PERMIT 95-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A
request to relocate and replace historic trees along Highland Avenue in
conjunction with installation of traffic signals and street widening at the
intersection of Highland and East Avenues. Staff recommends issuance of a
Negative Declaration.
VI. Public Comments
This is the time andplace for the general public to address the Commission. Items to
be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
VII. Commission Business
VIII. Adjournment
I, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
hereby certi~ that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on
February 16, 1995, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
Section 54954. 2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
February 22, 1995
Chairman & Members of the Historic Preservation
Commission
William J. O'Neil, City Engineer
Paul A. Rougeau, Traffic Engineer
~nvironmental Assessment and Historic Landmark Alteration Permit 95-
01 City of Rancho Cucamonga - A request to relocate and replace
historic trees along Highland Avenue in conjunction with the
installation of traffic signals and related street widening at the
intersection of Highland and East Avenues. Staff recommends
issuance of a Negative Declaration.
BACKGROUND
Between Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue, along Highland Avenue, are palm and
eucalyptus trees dating back to the founding of Etiwanda by the Chaffee Brothers
and a time of citrus growing in Etiwanda. These trees have been designated a
City Historic Landmark and are a part of the Etiwanda Windrows Historic Landscape
(identified as National Register eligible by the Boute 30 Environmental Impact
Statement). These windrows are also identified within the City's Etiwanda
Specific Plan. The eucalyptus windbreak trees are located on the south side of
Highland Avenue and the palm trees are on the north side of the street.
The City Council has directed that a traffic signal be installed at the
intersection of Highland Avenue and East Avenue. In order to safely make such
an installation, the profile of East Avenue should be changed as it crosses
Highland Avenue, and Highland Avenue should be widened enough to provide left
turn lanes for east and westbound traffic. These changes to the intersection and
to Highland Avenue will necessitate a modification to the historic trees in the
area.
PROPOSED ALTERATION
The street work will require the relocation of nine palm trees on the north side
of Highland Avenue from East Avenue to the west. It is proposed to relocate
eight of the trees directly west to fill gaps in the row of palm trees which have
been caused by fire and disease over the years. Exhibit "A" shows this plan.
The eight trees would each be moved several hundred feet. One other palm tree
can be moved a few feet to the side to clear the street widening and nearby
electric wires.
On the south side of Highland Avenue, near East Avenue, the reconstruction of the
profile and storm drain will cause some eucalyptus trees to be removed. These
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February 22, 1995
Page 2
trees will be replaced within the right-of-way at the ratio normally used in the
area. Most eucalyptus trees in this location have been destroyed by fire or
beetle infestation and only stumps remain. Stump removal necessitated by the
roadwork will create spaces for replacement trees.
FUTURm CNaNGmS
This intersection is listed in the Etiwanda Specific Plan as requiring a
Neighborhood Entry landscaping treatment which affects tree placement at the
corners. When the Routes 15/30 interchange is built east of this location, this
intersection will be changed significantly. East Avenue will rise about ten feet
and Highland Avenue will remain at existing grade on the west side of East
Avenue. For this reason, all tree replacement will be temporary because the
interchange construction is scheduled for 1998.
It is intended to plant replacement eucalyptus trees in general conformance with
the Neighborhood Entry concept on the southwest corner, so that existing trees
will be replaced. In the northwest corner, no replacement trees are proposed
because palm trees replacement will be a part of the interchange project, and no
other types of trees are present. Also, there are no trees being affected on the
east side of the intersection.
FACTS FOR FINDINGS
Staff believes that the Historic Preservation Commission can make the following
findings required by Section 12G of Ordinance No. 70 for the approval of the
application:
A. The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of Ordinance No. 70; and
B. The action will not be detrimental to a structure feature of significant
aesthetic, cultural, architectural or engineering interest or value of a
historic nature; and
C. The proposed action is not in conflict with the provisions of the General
Plan, or Etiwanda Specific Plan.
~NVIRON~m~T~?. ASSWSS~T
Parts I and II of the Initial Study have been completed and are attached to this
report. It has been determined that the mitigation measures set forth in this
report will be sufficient to allow issuance of a Negative Declaration.
COl~R~SPOND~NC~
This item has been advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property has been posted, and notices were sent to all
property owners within 300 feet of the project.
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RRCOM)~NDATION:
It is recommended that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Landmark
Alteration Permit 95-01 and issue a Negative Declaration for the proposed project
by the adoption of the attached resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
Will J~~. 0'Neil ~
City Engineer
WJO:PAR:sd
Attachments: Exhibit A - Location map
Exhibit B - 15/30 Interchange map
Initial Study, Parts I and II
Resolution of Approval
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GAPS TO BE FILLED
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PALM TREES TO BE RELOCATED
REMAINING PALM TREES
EUCALYPTUS TREE ROW
(PARTIALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE
AND BEETLE INFESTATION)
PAVEMENT WIDENING
EXHIRIT A
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PROPOSED TREE RELOCATION
AND REPLACEMENT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROADWAY
WIDENING
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
(Part l - Initial Study)
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of
the proposed project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City
policies, ordinances, and guidelines; the California Environmental Quality
Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures to Implement CEQA. It is important
that the information requested in this application be provided in full;
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at
the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform work
required to provide missing information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains= /~/~
Contact Person & Address:
Name & Address of person preparing this form (if different fro~ above):
Telephone N,,mh~r:
P~OJECT INFORMATION & DESCRIPTIO~
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)
3)
Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views into
the site from the north, south, east and west; views into and from the
site from the primary access points which serve the site; and
representative views of significant features from the site. Include a
map showing location of each photograph.
4)
Assessor's Parcel N,~mhers (attach additional sheet if necessary):
*5) Gross Site Area (ac/sq. ft.): ~/~
*6)
Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed
dedications ):
7)
Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would
affect the project site (attach additional sheet if necessary):
Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental agencies in order to
fully implement the project:
9)
Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the
project including information on topoqraphy, soil stability, plants and
animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic
aspects. Describe any existing structures on site (including age and
condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photogral~hs of
significant features described. In addition, site all sources of
information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and
archeological surveys, traffic studies) .-
10)
Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Site
all sources of information (books, published reports and oral history):
/ ~
11)
Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site
(aircraft, roadway noise, etc. ) and how they will affect proposed uses:
12)
Describe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an
adequate description of the site in terms of ultimate use which will
result from the proposed project. Indicate if there are proposed phases
for development, the extent of development to occur with each phase, and
the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional
13)
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-f-m~ly, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.) and scale
of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.):
14)
Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale or character of the
surrounding general area of t. he project?
15)
'16)
Indicate the type of short-term ~nd long-term noise to be generated,
including source and amount. How will these noise levels affect
adjacent properties and on-site uses. What metho4s of sound proofing
are proposed?
In.cate pro~sed re~vals ancot replac~ents of ~t~e or scenic
trees:
17)
Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into
which the site drains:
18)
19)
Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage
estimates). For further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga
County Water District at 987-2591.
esidenti l (galXda )
Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac)
a. Peak use (gal/day)
b. Peak use (gal/min/ac)
Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. ~/~ Septic Tank
Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests. If
discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected
daily sewage generation: (see Attachment A for usage estimates). For
further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga County Water
District at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day)
b. Industrial/Commercial (gal/day/ac)
RES ZDE~Z'ZAL Pm~T~TS
20) Number of residential units:
Detached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum
lot size:
Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21)
22)
Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents:
Sale Price(s) $ to $
Rent (per month) $ to $
Specify number of bedrooms by unit type:
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing
within the project: Contact the appropriate School Districts as shown
in Attachment B:
a. Elementary:
b. Junior High:
c. Senior High=
25) Describe type of use(s) and major function(s) of commercial, industrial
or institutional uses:
26)
Total floor area of co~mercial, industrial, or institutional uses by
ty~e:
27) Indicate hours of operation:
28)
29)
Number of employees: Total:
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
Provide breakdown of anticipated job classifications, including wage and
salary ranges, as well as an indication of the rate of hire for each
classification (attach additional sheet if necessary):
30)
Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in
the City:
'31)
For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type and
amount of air ~ollution emissions. (Data should be verified through the
South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (818) 572-6283):
ALL P~JECTS
32)
Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the
project been contacted to determine their ability to provide adequate
service to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their
response.
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; fuel, oils, solvents,
and other flammable liquids and gases. Also, note underground storage
of any of the above. Please list the materials and describe their use,
storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use,
if known.
34)
Will the proposed project involve the temporary or long-term use,
storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials, including but
not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an
inventory of all such materials to be used and proposed method of
disposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and
shipment areas, shall be shown and labeled on the application plans.
I hereby certify ~hat the statements furnished above and in the attached
exhibits present the ~a~a and information required for adequate evaluation of
this project to the best of my a~ility, that the fa~'~s, statements, and
information presented are true and corre~ ~o the best of my knowledge and
belief. I further understand that add/tion&l information may be required to
be submitted before an a~equate ev&luation can be mm~e by the City of P~ncho
Cucamonga.
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Title:
ENVIRONMENTAL
CHECKLIST FORM
(Part II- Initial Study) II
II. ~avi~oameat~l Imp~t~
(Expla~mtions of [11 "yes" a~d ".~ybe" ~nswers ~re ~equired on ~tt~ched
sheets. )
Y~ ~y~ No
1. !{~.z~b. Will 1:be propo, ml result in:
Unstable e~r~cb conditions or in ctta~es in
geologic ~ut~t ructure8?
be
Disruptions, displax:~uents, ccmpaction or
overcoverin~ of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modification
of ~ny unique geologic or physical features?
e®
Any increase in ~d. nd or water erosion of
soils, either on or off the site?
fe
Ch~nBes in deposition or erosion of besch
sands. or changes in siltation, deposition or
erosion ~hicb may modify the channel of a
river or streaxn or the bed of the ocean or
any bay, inlet or lake?
g. Exposm,~ of people or property to gsoloqic
hazards such as earthc,,'-kes, landslides,
mudstides, ground fz '~.~ or stellar hazards?
X
C I T Y O F R A N C H OC U C A M O N G A
Y~ ~y~ No
Will the proposal result in:
Water.
a. Substantial a_tr -missions or deterioration
of ambient air cfualtty?
b. The creation of obJectioDable odors?
c. Alteration of a.tr movement, moisture, or
tempel-ztu_r~, or ~ny' ctlar~e in clt.~te,
either locally or re~ion-lllr?
Will the proposal result in:
Do
de
ee
Changes in currents, or the course of di-
rection of mater mov~nents, in either .~ine
or fresh maters?
Changes lu absorpticm rates, drainage pt-
terns, or the rate and ~mount of surface
runoff?
Alterations to the course or lo~ of flood
Change in the amount of surface mater in
may ~ter bodFP
Discharge into surface maters, or in may
alter~tion of surface ,~ter quality, in-
cluding but not limited to temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
Alteration of the direction or rate of flow
of Erouzxt ~ters?
Change in the c~ntity of F, rour~i eaters,
either through direct ~dditions or mith-
dr~rals, or throuEh interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excautions?
Substanti%l reduction in the amount of
water othersrise available for public
mater supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property to eater re-
lated hazards such as flooding or tidal waves?
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
Change in the diversity of species, or n~-
her of any species of plants (includir~ trees,
shrubs, ~rass, crops, and aquatic plants)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of ~n.v unique, rare
or e~d~ngered species of plants?
Introduction of new species of plants into an
are~, or in a b~rrier ~o the normal replenish-
~ent of existin~ species?
d. Rsduction in acres~e of any a~riculturml crop?
5. AnJ~al Life. Will the proposal result in:
~ybe
CTmn&e Ln the diversity of species, or u~-
hers of any species of ante~ls (birds, land
antmls iucludtn& reptiles, fish and shell-
fish, benthic or~ani~$ or insects)?
b. Reduction of the n,~ers of any unique,
rare or end~nsered species of artemis?
Introduction of new species of an~n~ls into
an ~rea, or r~sult in · barrier to the m~Sra-
tim or movesent of an~ls?
d. Deterioration to existins fish or eildlife
habitat?
6. Rol~e. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
7. light amJ Glare. Will ~he propmml produce new
light or glare?
Land Oee. eill the propoeal result in · sub-
staatt·l ·lterttiou of the present or planned
laad use of an area?
9. ~tural ~. Will the propom~l result in:
Incretse in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
I0. ~ of Upeet. eill the propoeal involve:
A risk of an exploeloa or the release of
h~zardous subst~ces (Lncl~dtng, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radLttiou) in the event of an accident or
upset condor ion~?
b. P~sslble interference with an ~ergency
response plato or an ~nergency evacuatiou
pl~,~?
11. Populaticm. Will the propo~ml miter the loc~tion,
distribution, density, or growth r~te of the human
population of an are~?
12. ~k~siag. Will the proDosal affect exlstiug hous-
ing, or create a d~and for additiomal housing?
13. Traas~rtatl~/Clr~ulatio~. Will the proposal
r~sult in:
a. Generatiom of substantial additio--1
vehicular
b. Effects cm existing parking facilities, or
d~,--d for mew parking?
$ub~tantial impact u~on existing transpor-
tatiota systems?
d. Alterations to present ~tterms of circula-
tion or mov~ent of people and/or ~oods?
e. Alteratio~s to ,~aterborme, rail or air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicycllsts or pedestrians?
14. Public Serwtces. Will the proposal .have an effect
upon, or result tn a need for me~ or altered g~v-
ermmem:al services lm any of the follo~ia$ areas:
9. Fire protectio~?
b. Police p~otectto~?
c. Schools?
d. P~r~s oc other recreatio~l fzctiities?
e. ~Lnteu~nce o! public f~ctLit£es, including
roads?
f. Other 8overument~ services?
:5. ~net~T. Will the ptopo~l result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel
~nybe
No
Yes
~0
16.
Substantial iocr_~se in d~nd upon existing
sources or energy, or require the develo~m~ent
of nee sources of energy?
Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for
new systems, or substantial alterations to the
following utilities:
1T. Bt~n Be~lth. Will the proposal result in:
Creation of any be-~lth h~*~rd or potential
health hs~zard (excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential health
h~zards?
18.
Ae~hetics. Will the proposal result in the
obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to
the public, or ~ill the proposal result in the
creation of an aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?.
19.
!~reatlon. ~ill the proposal result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of existing
retreatloewi opport,,ntties?
20. Cult'tirol Re~ot~rce~.
Will the proposal result in the alteration
of or the destructiou of a prehistoric or
historic archaeological site?
be
Will the proposal result in adverse $~ysical
or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or
historic buildin~, structure, or object?
Ce
Does the propo~l have the potential to
cause a physical cha~e ehicb ~ould ~ffect
unique ef~aic cultural vtlues?
Will the proposal restrict existin~ reli$ious
or sacred uses within the potential ~ct
are~?
21. ¥~l~toz? F4~4~-~s of Si~nificance.
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 flsa or wildlife population
to drop belo~ self sustainin~ levels, threaten
to eliminate a plant or animal ccmnunity, re-
duce the ntmber or restrict the ran~e of a r~re
or enM~gered pl~n~~ani~l or eliminate
de
important examples of the major periods of
Califoruia history or prehistor}¢
Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantai~e of long-term,
enviror~nental Eoal$? (A short-term iillp~ct on
the environment is one which occurs in a rela-
tively brief, definitive period of time mhile
lonE-term impacts will endure ~ell into the
future. )
Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited, but cumulatively con-
sider~ble? (A project may impa~t on two or
more separate resources where the ~mp~ct om
e~cb resource is relatively ,~ll, but where
the effect of the total of those impacts on
the environment is sl~nificant.)
Does the project have euvironmental effects
rotrich will muse substauttal adverse effects
on h,,-,mu beinEs, either directly or indirectly?
III. Dimcummiou of ~nvi~ou~t~l Bv~lu~tiou
(Narrative description of environmental impacts.)
D~te
(To be completed by the L~ A~e~cy.)
On the ~-~ts of this initial evaluation:
I find that the pro[x~ed project COJLD D~r have a siEnificant effect
on the e~vironment, ~nd a bI~.~TIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could h~ve a sisnificant
effect oe the e~viroement, there will not be a si~nific~nt effect in
this case because the etttl~atio~ m~mmzre~ described oe an attached
s~eet have been added to the project. A NlrATIrE D~ClJtBATION WILL BE
P~.PAR~D.
I find the proposed project MAY have a si~tficant effect o~ the
envi~o~,~t, sad an ~VI~AL IMPAC~ IU~ is required.
Sl~t~e
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT NO.
95-01 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND STREET WIDENING AT THE INTERSECTION OF
HIGHLAND AND EAST AVENUES.
A. Recitals
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for the issuance
of Historic Landmark Alteration Permit No. 95-01 as described in the title of
this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Historic Landmark
Alteration Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 22nd day of February 1995, the Historic Preservation Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution have
occurred.
B. Resolution
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows=
1. The Commission hereby specifically finds that all the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part "A" of this Resolution, are true and correct.
2. Based on substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on February 22, 1995, including written and oral
staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to approximately 25 palm and eucalyptus
trees located west of the intersection of Highland and East Avenues.
b. The application proposes the relocation and replacement of several
of the historic trees along Highland Avenue.
c. The alteration is necessary to accommodate the widening and
drainage work at the intersection.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during
the above referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth
in paragraphs I and 2 above, this commission hereby finds and concludes as
follows:
a. The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of Ordinance
No. 70; and
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February 22, 1995
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b. The action will not be detrimental to a structure or feature of
significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or value
of an historic nature; and
c. The proposed action is not in conflict with the provisions of the
General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the
environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that
there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect
upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the findings
as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA
guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial
Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning
Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the
information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been
incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental
effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In
considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for
the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential
for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife
depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative
Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the
Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby
rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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.
Palm trees shall be relocated to selected spots along
Highland Avenue as approved by the City Planner and
eucalyptus trees which require removal shall be replaced
in conformance with Chapter 5.41 of the Etiwanda Specific
Plan and subject to detail plans approved by the City
Planner.
6. The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
HPC RESOLUTION NO.
LAP 95-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
February 22, 1995
Page 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY 1995.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
E. David Barker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bullet, Secretary
I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Historic Preservation Co~nission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic
Preservation Co~nission held on the 22nd day of February 1995, by the following
vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: