HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-265 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.06-266
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
PERMANENT CLOSURE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN SAN
BENITO AVENUE AND FAIRMONT WAY AND THE PERMANENT
CLOSURE OF FAIRMONT WAY BETWEEN HIGHLAND AVENUE
AND KENYON WAY AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF
A. RECITALS.
1) On May 3, 2006, the City Council directed staff to prepare an Environmental
Assessment and a project for the permanent closure of Highland Avenue
between San Benito Avenue and Fairmont Way, and for the permanent closure
of Fairmont Way between Highland Avenue and Kenyon Way. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, this request is referred to as "the project'.
2) On the 16th day August of 2006, the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project and
concluded said hearing on that date.
3) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW,THEREFORE,it is hereby found,determined,and resolved by the City Council
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This City Council 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 the City Council during the
above-referenced public hearing on August 16, 2006, including written and oral
staff reports, together with public testimony, the City Council hereby specifically
finds as follows:
a. The Environmental Assessment and the project applies to the property
currently known as Highland Avenue between San Benito Avenue and
Fairmont Way and Fairmont Way from Highland Avenue to Kenyon Way;
and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is the 1-210 Freeway; and the
properties to the south, east and west are developed with single-family
homes; and
c. The project proposes to permanently close Highland Avenue from San
Benito Avenue to Fairmont Way and to permanently close Fairmont Way
from Highland Avenue to Kenyon Way to public vehicular traffic; and
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d. Highland Avenue no longer serves as a regionally significant roadway
because it is no longer a continuous through highwaythat connects cities
to the east and west; and
e. Highland Avenue is not a designated truck route within the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, and
f. California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (a) (1) provides: "Local
authorities, for those highways under their jurisdiction, may adopt rules
and regulations by ordinance or resolution on the following matters: (a)
Closing any highway to vehicular traffic when, in the opinion of the
legislative body having jurisdiction,the highway is either of the following:
(1) No longer needed for vehicular traffic."; and
g. The traffic study prepared for this project found that all intersections in
the project area are currently operating at an acceptable level of service;
and
h. The proposed project will not change existing traffic patterns or traffic
volumes; and
i. Highland Avenue is not needed as a local street because local
vehicular traffic can now use the 1-210 Freeway; and
j. There are convenient freeway on and off ramps located at Haven
Avenue and at Milliken Avenue, and these freeway interchanges are
spaced less than one mile apart; and
k. Highland Avenue will remain open to pedestrians, bicycles, and
equestrian traffic; and
1. The project proposes to install raised median islands, electric gates,
pavement rehabilitation, overlay, landscaping and Class 2 Bike Lanes,
and
m. The proposed improvements will comply with all minimum street design
standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth
in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this City Council hereby finds and concludes as
follows:
a. That the project is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and any applicable Specific Plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the project are consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
c. The project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and
avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
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d. The project is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
e. The project will not conflict with any easement acquired by the public at
large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the
proposed project limits.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the
environmental assessment for the application,the City Council finds that there is
no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the
environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference,
based upon the findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
City's local CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the
potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings
contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial
evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the
environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter,City staff provided public notice of
the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
b. The City Council has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and,
based on the whole record before it,finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that, based
on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
The City Council further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration
reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council.
Based on these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
c. The City Council has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to
the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds
that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation
measures during project implementation. The City Council therefore
adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. Pursuant to the requirements of California Fish and Game Code Section
711.4 and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 753.5,
the City Council finds, based on the Initial Study, the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, and considering the record as a whole, that there is no
evidence before the City that the proposed project will have the potential
for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the
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wildlife depends. The project site is disturbed from previous weed
abatement activities, the project site is surrounded by existing residential
development, and the site has not been identified as potential location for
habitat that is known to support sensitive biological species. Further,the
site contains no blue line streams. Based on substantial evidence, the
City Council hereby makes a declaration rebutting the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in California Department of Fish and Game
Regulation 753.5 (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Code,
Section 753.5.)
e. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program,and all other materials which
constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City
Council is based is the City Engineer of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Those documents are available for public review in the Engineering
Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, (909) 477-2740.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this City Council hereby approves the project subject to each and every
condition set forth below and in the Environmental Mitigation, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Mitigation
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in Grading Plan,
and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific
measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time of
ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of
grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following
measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and
construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in
southern California, and b)An inspection and maintenance program
shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either
on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
2) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
3) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans forthese areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
a Construction Permit.
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Noise
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section
17.02.120. Monitoring at other times maybe required by the Building
Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building
Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building
Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
3) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks
used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and
from the construction site), then the developer shall prepare a Noise
Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the
extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16`" day of August 2006.
AYES: Gutierrez, Michael, Williams
NOES: Alexander, Spagnolo
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
William J. xander, M or
ATTEST:
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Debra J. Adams C, 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 16'" day of August 2006.
Executed this 17`" day of August 2006, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. Adams, , City Clerk
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ENVIRONMENTAL
- INFORMATION FORM
(Part I - Initial Study)
City or Rancho Cucamonga (Please type or print clearly using ink. Use the tab key to move from one line to the next line.)
Planning Department
(909)477-2750
GENERAL INFORMATION:
INCOMPLETEAPPLICA TONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that
the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
Project Title: Permanent Closure of Highland Avenue from San Benito Avenue to Fairmont Way
and Fairmont Way from Highland Avenue to Kenyon Way.
Name&Address of project owner(s): City of Rancho Cucamonga, 10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730
Name&Address of developer or project sponsor: City of Rancho Cucamonga, 10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730
Contact Person&Address: Jon Gillespie, City of Rancho Cucamonga, 10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730
Name&Address of person preparing this form(if different from above):
Telephone Number: (909) 477-2740, extension 4051
PROJECT • ' • DESCRIPTIOM
Information indicated by an 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 Sheets) which includes the project site, and indicate
the site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photographs that show representative views into the site from the north, south, east, and
west;views into and from the site from the primary access points that serve the site;and representative views of
significant features from the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph.
3) Project Location(describe): The project is located on Highland Avenue from San Benito Avenue
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to Fairmont Way, and on Fairmont Way from Highland Avenue to Kenyon Way.
4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers(attach additional sheet if necessary): N/A
`5) Gross Site Area(ac/sq. R.): N/A
'6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets 8 proposed
dedications): N/A
7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site
(attach additional sheet if necessary):
No General Plan Amendments or Zone changes will be required for this project.
8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and othergovemmental
agencies in order to fully implement the project:
Public Works Construction and Temporary Street and Lane Closure Permits
9) Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including information on topography, soil stability, I
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 photographs of significant features
described. In addition,cite all sources of information(i.e.,geological and/or hydrologic studies,biotic and archeological
surveys, traffic studies):
Highland Avenue, between San Benito Avenue and Fairmont Way, and Fairmont Way, between
Highland Avenue and Kenyon Way are existing paved streets with curb, gutter, sidewalk,
street lights and landscaping. These segments of Highland Avenue and Fairmont Way
are currently closed, and are separated from the 1-210 Freeway by a 16 ft high sound wall.
Prior to the construction of the 1-210 Freeway, Highland Avenue was State Route 30. The portion of
Highland Avenue between San Benito and Fairmont Way was closed for construction of the 1-210
Freeway in November of 1999. The new 1-210 Freeway opened in November of 2002.
Highland Avenue was relinquished by the State to the City on April 16, 2003. Highland Avenue between
San Benito Avenue and Fairmont Way from Highland Avenue to Kenyon Way remained closed
to public vehicular traffic after the new 1-210 Freeway was opened.
A traffic study prepared by Austin Foust Associates indicated that all
intersections within the project area are currently operating at an acceptable level of service.
Highland Avenue includes a bridge over the Deer Creek Channel. This segment of Highland Avenue is a
designated Class 2 Bike Route and Regional Trail in the City's General Plan. Fairmont Way between
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Highland Avenue and Kenyon Way is also designated as a Class 2 Bike Route.
10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Cite all sources of information(books,published reports
and oral history):
None
11) Describe any noise sources and theirievels thatnow affect the site(aircraft,roadway noise,etc.)andhowthey willaftect
proposed uses:
Highland Avenue runs parallel to the 1-210 Freeway. There is an existing 16 ft high soundwall
between Highland Avenue and the 1-210 Freeway. The proposed use for this segment of Highland
Avenue is as an emergency vehicle only access roadway, and as a bicycle/pedestrian/equestrian
trail. Therefore, nothing will be impacted by noise from Highland Avenue or Fairmont Way.
12) Describe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate description of the site in terms of ultimate use
that 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 sheet(s)if
necessary:
Prior to the construction of the 1-210 Freeway, Highland Avenue was a regionally significant
State Highway (SR-30). In November of 1999, Highland Avenue was closed for the construction
of the new 1-210 Freeway. In the City's November 17, 2001, General Plan Update, Highland Avenue
was reclassified as "Unclassified (reconfiguration)". This project will propose the finding that
Highland Avenue between San Benito Avenue and Fairmont Way between Highland Avenue
and Kenyon Way are not "regionally significant highways", that they are no longer
needed, and that they can be closed to public traffic. The subject segments of Highland Avenue
and Fairmont Way will be gated in order to allow access for emergency vehicles.
Pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists will still be able to use Highland Avenue to cross
the Deer Creek Channel. The proposed project will consist of constructing
raised median islands, electric gates, pavement rehabilitation, overlay, landscaping and
Class 2 Bike Lanes.
The Deer Creek Channel is designated in the City's General Plan as a future regional trail. When
The I-210 Freeway was constructed, this trail was re-routed via Highland Avenue over to Milliken
Avenue. This bypass was necessary because it was cost prohibitive to build a bridge over the 1-210
Freeway. When the Deer Creek Trail is constructed in the future, there is room along the north side of
Highland Avenue to construct a trail from the Deer Creek Channel to Milliken Avenue. The bridge
over the 1-210 Freeway at Milliken Avenue has been widened by an extra 13 It in order to provide
space for a future trail crossing.
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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-family,apartment houses,
shops, department stores, etc.) and scale of development(height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.):
The north side of Highland Avenue runs parallel to the 1-210 Freeway. The south side consists of
the backyard walls of single family dwelling units. There are existing sidewalks, street lights and
landscaped parkway on the south side of the street. There are no driveways or public access
directly onto Highland Avenue. There is an existing bridge over the Deer Creek Channel.
There are existing single family housing units located directly to the east and to the west of the
subject segment of Highland Avenue.
Fairmont Way between Highland Avenue and Kenyon Way is a 44 ft wide collector street.
There are existing curbs, sidewalks and street lights on both sides of the street. There are no
driveways or public access directly onto Fairmont Way.
14) Will the proposed project change the pattem, scale, or character of the surrounding general area of the project?
These segments of Highland Avenue and Fairmont Way have been closed since November
of 1999. This project will install electric gates for emergency vehicle access,
landscaping for beautification, and Class 2 Bike Lanes.
There should be no impact or change to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The project is
anticipated to maintain no traffic on this segment of Highland Avenue and Fairmont Way, and therefore,
the current character of the neighborhood will be maintained.
15) Indicate the type of short-term 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 soundproofing are proposed?
Highland Avenue runs parallel to the 1-210 Freeway. Highland Avenue will be closed to public
traffic. The only vehicles that will be allowed to use Highland Avenue are Emergency vehicles.
The proposed closure is not expected to create any significant noise.
'16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees:
No trees will need to be removed for this project.
17) Indicate any bodies of water(including domestic water supplies)into which the site drains:
This segment of Highland Avenue will drain into the Deer Creek Channel. The Deer
Creek channel is an existing concrete lined channel.
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification, please
contact the Cucamonga Valley Water District at 987-2591.
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a. Residential(gal/day) N/A Peak use(gal/Day) N/A
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) N/A Peak use(gal/min/ac) N/A
19) 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 AttachmentA for usage estimates). For further clarification,please contact the
go-VafleyWater Dishict at-987-2591.
a. Residential(gal/day) N/A
b. Commercial/Industrial(gal/day/ac) NIA
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) Number of residential units:N/A
Detached(indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size: N/A
Attached(indicate whether units are rental or for sale units): N/A
21) Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents:
Sale Price(s) $ N/A to $
Rent(permonth) $ to $
22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type: N/A
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type: N/A
24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project. Contact the appropriate School
Districts as shown in Attachment 8.'
a. Elementary. N/A
b. Junior High: N/A
c. Senior High N/A
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25) Describe type of use(s) and major function(s)of commercial, industrial or institutional uses: N/A
26) Total Floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type: N/A
27) Indicate hours of operation: N/A
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28 Number of employees: Total: N/A
Maximum Shift. — =�
Time of Maximum Shift.
29) 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):
N/A
30) Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City. N/A
'31) For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type, and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should be
verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at(8 18)572-6283):
N/A
ALL PROJECTS
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.
The subject segments of Highland Avenue and Fairmont Way will be closed to public vehicular
traffic. However, electric gates will be installed in order to allow emergency vehicle and public utility
access.
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/ortoxic materials include,but are notlimited to PCB's;radioactive substances;pesticides and
herbicides;fuels,oils,solvents,and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the materials and describe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use, if
known.
There has been no known use storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials on
This segment of Highland Avenue or Fairmont Way.
34) Will the proposed project involve the temporary orlong-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.
No.
1 hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability,that the facts,statements,and information presented are true and correct
tot he best of my knowledge and belief. I further understand that additional information maybe require e submitted before an
adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. C
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Date:
Date: / Signature:
Title: �%(` j c. C%/ IC
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ATTACHMENT "A"
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ESTIMATED WATER USE AND SEWER FLOWS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
(Data Provided by Cucamonga Valley Water District February 2003)
Water Usage
Single-Family 705 gallons per EDU per day
Multi-Family 256 gallons per EDU per day
Neighborhood Commercial 1000 gal/day/unit (tenant)
General Commercial 4082 gal/day/unit (tenant)
Office Professional 973 gal/day/unit (tenant)
Institutional/Government 6412 gal/day/unit (tenant)
Industrial Park 1750 gal/day/unit (tenant)
Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/unit (tenant)
Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gal/day/unit (tenant)
Sewer Flows
Single-Family 270 gallons per EDU per day
Multi-Family 190 gallons per EDU per day
General Commercial 1900 gal/day/acre
Office Professional 1900 gal/day/acre Institutional/Government
Industrial Park 3000 gal/day/acre
Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/acre
Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gal/day/acre
Source: Cucamonga Valley Water District
Engineering & Water Resources Departments,
Urban Water Management Plan 2000
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ATTACHMENT B
Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees:
Elementary School Districts
Alta Loma
9350 Base Line Road, Suite F
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-0766
Central
10601 Church Street, Suite 112
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-8541
Cucamonga
8776 Archibald Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-8942
Etiwanda
6061 East Avenue
P.O. Box 248
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2451
High School
Chaffey High School
211 West 5th Street
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 988-8511
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
„ ,.. INITIAL STUDY PART II
yF(p'Sjf•.
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: N/A
2. Related Files: N/A
3. Description of Project (Describe the whole action involved, including, but not limited to,
later phases of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for
its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary):
This project will consist of permanently closing Highland Avenue between San Benito Avenue and
Fairmont Way, and Fairmont Way between Highland Avenue and Kenyon Way.
These two street segments were 'temporarily" closed in November of 1999 for
the construction of the new 1-210 Freeway. Highland Avenue was relinquished by Caltrans to
the City on April 16, 2003. Public meetings to discuss the fate of Highland Avenue were held on
February 21, 2006, April 19, 2006 and on May 3, 2006. At the May 3, 2006 City Council meeting,
the City Council directed staff to prepare the environmental documents necessary for the
permanent closure of the subject segments of Highland Avenue and Fairmont Way. This project will
consist of installing raised median islands, electric gates for emergency vehicle access,
landscaping improvements, and Class 2 Bike Lanes. The Deer Creek Regional Trail will not be
constructed at this time.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730
5. General Plan Designation:
Prior to the construction of the 1-210 Freeway, Highland Avenue was a regionally significant State
Highway (SR-30). In the City's November 17, 2001, General Plan Update, Highland Avenue was
reclassified as "Unclassified (reconfiguration)". This project will propose the finding that Highland
Avenue is no longer a "regionally significant highway that it is no longer needed, and that it can be
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closed to public traffic. Highland Avenue will be gated in order to allow access for emergency
vehicles. Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicyclists will still be able to use Highland Avenue to cross
the Deer Creek Channel. Fairmont Way between Highland Avenue and Kenyon Way is classified
as a collector street.
6. Zoning: N/A
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting (Briefly describe the project's surroundings):
The north side of Highland Avenue runs parallel to the 1-210 Freeway. The south side consists of
the backyard walls of single family dwelling units. There are existing sidewalks, street lights and
a landscaped parkway on the south side of the street. There are no driveways or public access
directly onto Highland Avenue. There is an existing bridge over the Deer Creek Channel.
There are existing single family dwelling units located directly to the east and to the west of
the subject section of Highland Avenue.
There are existing curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, street lights and the backyard walls
of single family dwelling units on both sides of Fairmont Way. There are no driveways or
public access directly onto Fairmont Way.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Engineering Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer
(909) 477-2740, extension 4051
10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement):
GLOSSARY—The following abbreviations are used in this report:
CVWD—Cucamonga Valley Water District
EIR— Environmental Impact Report
FEIR— Final Environmental Impact Report
NPDES —National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NOx—Nitrogen Oxides
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ROG—Reactive Organic Gases
PM,o—Fine Particulate Matter
RWQCB—Regional Water Quality Control Board
SCAOMD— South Coast Air Quality Management District
SWPPP—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
URBEMIS7G— Urban Emissions Model 7G
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated,"or"Less Than-Significant-Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
( )Aesthetics ( )Agricultural Resources (J)Air Quality
( ) Biological Resources ( ) Cultural Resources ( ) Geology & Soils
( ) Hazards &Waste Materials ( ) Hydrology &Water Quality ( ) Land Use & Planning
( ) Mineral Resources (J) Noise ( ) Population & Housing
(J)Public Services ( ) Recreation ( ) Transportation/Traffic
( ) Utilities & Service Systems ( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
( ) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
(J) 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 revisions in the project have been made by, or
agreed to, by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a "Potentially Significant Impact' or 'Potentially
Significant Unless Mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standard and 2) has been
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets.
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothinq further is required.
Prepared By: Date:
Reviewed By: Date:
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Less Than
SigniLranl Less
Issues and SupportingInformation Sources: Potentially w,m Than
Slgnifcant Mitigation Sigm cant No
Imoact Inmr orate0 Im act I Im av
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial affect a scenic vista? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a State Scenic Highway?
C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ( ) ( ) 0 (✓)
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in
the area?
Comments:
a) The proposed project will not impact the view of any scenic vista.
b) The proposed project will not damage any scenic resources. The project site contains no
scenic resources and no historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway. There are no
State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
C) The site is located south of the 1-210 Freeway, and is characterized by single family
residential development to the south. The visual quality of the area will not degrade as a
result of this project.
d) The project has existing street lights, and there are no plans to change the number of
existing streetlights in the immediate vicinity.
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or O ) (✓)
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Williamson Act contract?
C) Involve other changes in the existing environment, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
Comments:
a) The site is not designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance. The site is located in a residential area and is characterized by
residential development to the south. There are approximately 1,300 acres of Prime
Farmlands, Unique Farmland or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, of which about one-third is either developed or committed to
development according to General Plan Table IV-2. The major concentrations of
designated farmlands are located in the southern and eastern portions of our City that is
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Less Tnan
Significant Less
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Sotae i^y M Waaon si.fi ant No
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characterized by existing and planned development. Further, two-thirds of the designated
farmlands parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and their economic viability
is doubtful; therefore, they are not intended to be retained as farmland in the General Plan
Land Use Plan, The General Plan FEIR identified the conversion of farmlands to urban
uses as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding
Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated.
b) There is no agriculturally zoned land within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. There are no
Williamson Act contracts within the City.
C) The site is located in a residential area and is characterized by residential development to
the south. The nearest agricultural use is more than 5 miles south from the project site.
Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
C) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ( ) ! ) ( ) (✓)
number of people?
Comments:
a) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6), continued development will contribute to
the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and
State standards. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as
a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding
Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated.
b) There will be no grading required for this project. There will be some clearing and
grubbing work which is required to install the landscaping improvements. This clearing
and grubbing work will generate a less than significant amount of dust. Therefore, no
mitigation other than those normally required for a standard public works project will be
required.
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Less Than
Sighftant Less
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G) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6) continued development would contribute
to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and
State standards. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as
a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was
ultimately adopted by the City Council. The project proposed is consistent with the
General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated.
d) There will be no grading required for this project. There will be some clearing and
grubbing work which is required to install the landscaping improvements. This clearing
and grubbing work will generate a less than significant amount of dust. Therefore, no
mitigation other than those normally required for a standard public works project will be
required.
e) Typically, the uses proposed do not create objectionable odors. No adverse impacts are
anticipated.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project.
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
or other sensitive natural community identified in local
or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish
and Wildlife Service?
C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally O O O (✓)
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State
habitat conservation plan?
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Comments:
a) The project site is located in a developed residential area. The site has been previously
disrupted during construction of infrastructure and surrounding developments. According
to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR, the project
site is not within an area of sensitive biological resources, therefore, development will not
adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals due to the fact that the
project is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent with the General Plan
Land Use Plan.
b) The project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities. No riparian
habitat exists on site, meaning the project will not have any impacts.
C) No wetland habitat is present on site. As a result, project implementation would have no
impact on these resources.
d) The majority of the surrounding area has been or is being developed, thereby disrupting
any wildlife corridors that may have existed. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
e) There are existing heritage trees located on the south side of Highland Avenue. However,
these trees will not be removed. Therefore, the proposed project is not in conflict with any
local ordinance.
f) The project site is not located within a conservation area according to the General Plan,
Open Space and Conservation Plan, Exhibit IV-4. No conflicts with habitat conservation
plans will occur.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
significance of a historical resource as defined in
§ 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) 0 O (✓)
significance of an archeological resource pursuant to
§ 15064 5?
C) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ( ) 0 O (✓ )
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
outside of formal cemeteries?
Comments:
a) The project site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2.24 (Historic Preservation). There will be
no impact.
b) There are no known archaeological sites or resources recorded on the project site. This
project will not require any grading, soil excavation and compaction. The proposed project
will consist of rehabilitation and overlay of existing AC pavement, constructing raised
median islands, electric gates and landscaping.
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tatl IMP.0 Impact
C) The proposed project site is an existing street. This project will not require any grading,
soil excavation and compaction. The proposed project will consist of rehabilitation and
overlay of existing AC pavement, constructing raised median islands, electric gates and
landscaping. There will be some minor clearing and grubbing work required in order to
install the landscape improvements.
d) The proposed project is in an area that has already been disturbed by previous
development. No known religious or sacred sites exist within the project area. No
evidence is in place to suggest the project site has been used for human burials. The
California Health and Safety Code (Section 7050.5) states that if human remains are
discovered on-site, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made
a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
5097.98. As adherence to State regulations is required for all development, no special
mitigation is required since it is unlikely that human remains will be discovered on-site. No
adverse impacts are anticipated.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides? O O O (✓)
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? O O O (✓ )
C) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, ( ) ( ) ( ) ✓)
or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
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Comments:
a) No known faults pass through the site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it in
the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault, according to the
General Plan Exhibit V-1, and Section 5.1 of the General Plan FEIR.
b) The proposed project will not require the excavation, stockpiling, and/or movement of on-
site soils. There will be a minor amount of soil disturbed during clearing and grubbing work
necessary to install landscaping improvements.
C) The General Plan FEIR (Section 5.1) indicates that subsidence is generally associated
with large decreases or withdrawals of water from the aquifer. The project would not
withdraw water from the existing aquifer. The site is not within a geotechnical hazardous
area or other unstable geologic unit or soil type according to General Plan FEIR Figure
5.1-2. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located on alluvial soil
deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. No adverse impacts
are anticipated.
e) No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal is proposed.
7. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) O O (✓)
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within 1/4 mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a iist of ) ✓)
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ( ) ( ) ) (✓)
where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, O O O (✓)
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
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g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are intermixed with wildlands?
Comments:
a) The project will not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.
b) The proposed project does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels.
C) There are no schools located within 1/4 mile (1,320 ft) of the project site. The project site
is located within 0.38 (21000 ft) miles of the nearest existing school.
d) The proposed project is not listed as a hazardous waste or substance materials site.
Recent site inspection did not reveal the presence of discarded drums or illegal dumping
of hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated.
e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2 miles of a public
airport. Project site is located approximately 5 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport and is
offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated.
f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 21 miles to the west of
the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated.
g) The City's Multi-Hazard Disaster Plan, which is updated every two years, includes policies
and procedures to be administered by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District in the event of
a disaster. Because the project includes at least two points of public street access and is
required to comply with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances, no
adverse impacts are anticipated.
h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from a wind-driven fire in the Urban
Wildland Interface area found in the northern part of the City according to the Fire District
Strategic Plan 2000-2005, however, the proposed project site is not located within a high
fire hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-7.
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8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project.
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
substantially with groundwater recharge such that
there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a
lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the
production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would
drop to a level which would not support existing land
uses or planned uses for which permits have been
granted)?
C) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase
the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner,
which would result in flooding on-or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
the capacity of existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ( ) ( ) ( ) ✓)
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
map?
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures O O ✓)
that would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of O O O (✓)
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? O O O (✓)
Comments:
a) This project will consist of the 'rehabilitation and overlay of existing AC pavement,
constructing raised median islands, electric gates and landscaping. The amount of area to
be landscaped is less than one acre. Therefore, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) will not be required. However, an erosion control plan will be employed to
control erosion during construction.
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b) According to CVWD, 43 percent of the City's water is currently provided from ground
water in the Cucamonga and Chino Basins. CVWD has adopted a master plan that
estimates demand needs until the year 2030. The proposed project will not deplete
groundwater supplies, nor will it interfere with recharge because it is not within an area
designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground according to General Plan Exhibit
IV-2.
C) The project will not cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate
and amount of surface water runoff. The project will not alter the course of any stream or
river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been
designed to handle the flows. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion
or siltation on-or off-site. The impact is not considered significant.
d) The project will not cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate
and amount of surface water runoff. The project will not alter the course of any stream or
river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been
designed to handle the flows. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion
or siltation on-or off-site. The impact is not considered significant.
e) The project will not cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate
and amount of surface water runoff. The project will not alter the course of any stream or
river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been
designed to handle the flows. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion
or siltation on-or off-site. The impact is not considered significant.
f) The project will not cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate
and amount of surface water runoff. The project will not alter the course of any stream or
river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been
designed to handle the flows. The project will not result in substantial erosion or siltation.
Therefore, the impact to water quality is not considered significant.
g) No housing units are proposed with this project. No adverse impacts are expected.
h) The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General
Plan Exhibit V-5. No adverse impacts are expected.
i) The Rancho Cucamonga area is flood protected by an extensive storm drain system
designed to convey a 100-year storm event. The system is substantially improved and
provides an integrated approach for regional and local drainage flows. This existing
system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, spreading grounds,
concrete-lined channels, and underground storm drains as shown in General Plan Exhibit
V-6. The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to
General Plan Exhibit V-5. No adverse impacts are expected.
D There are no oceans, lakes or reservoirs near the project site, therefore impacts from
seiche and tsunami are not anticipated. The Rancho Cucamonga area sits at the base of
the steep eastern San Gabriel Mountains whose deep canyons were cut by mountain
streams. Numerous man-made controls have been constructed to reduce the mudflow
impacts to the level of non-significance within the City. This existing system includes
several debris dams and levees north of the City, and spreading grounds both within and
north of the City.
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9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project
a) Physically divide an established community? ( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to, a general plan,
specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
C) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
or natural community conservation plan?
Comments:
a) Highland Avenue is located adjacent to and south of the 1-210 Freeway, and was closed in
November of 1999 during construction of the new 1-210 Freeway. The area surrounding
Highland Avenue is characterized by single family residential developments to the south,
east, and west. There is an elementary school and park located on the east side of the
Deer Creek Channel that is used by residents who live on both sides of the Deer Creek
Channel. The Deer Creek Channel was constructed prior to the homes that have since
been built on the east and west sides of this channel. Prior to the construction of the 1-210
Freeway, Highland Avenue was the only street that crossed over the Deer Creek Channel
between Banyan Street and Base Line Road. Banyan Street is located approximately 0.7
miles north of Highland Avenue, and Base Line Road is located approximately 0.4 miles
south of Highland Avenue. The new 1-210 Freeway includes on and off ramps at Haven
Avenue and at Milliken Avenue. Highland Avenue has been closed for 6.5 years, and
residents can now use the 1-210 Freeway to drive across the Deer Creek Channel. Public
meetings to discuss the possibility of re-opening Highland Avenue were held in February,
April and May of 2006, and many residents expressed their desire that Highland Avenue
never be re-opened to public traffic. The proposed permanent closure of Highland Avenue
will affect vehicular traffic only. Pedestrians, equestrians and bicycles will still be able to
use Highland Avenue. A primary concern identified was emergency vehicle access. This
concern will be mitigated by the installation of electric gates that can be remotely operated
by approaching emergency vehicles. Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
b) The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan and does not interfere with
any policies for environmental protection. The permanent closure of this segment of
Highland Avenue is consistent with the City's General Plan because this segment of
Highland Avenue is not shown as a through highway on the Circulation Element of the
City's General Plan. The traffic analysis prepared by Austin Foust Associates indicated
that all of the intersections and street segments studied within the project area currently
operate at an acceptable level of service. This segment of Highland Avenue is currently
closed, so the permanent closure of this segment of Highland Avenue will not result in any
change in existing traffic patterns for vehicular traffic. The permanent closure of Highland
Avenue will not result in an increase or diversion of traffic onto parallel City streets. This
segment of Highland Avenue is not needed to be opened in order to maintain an
acceptable level of service on adjacent City streets. It is expected that the signalized
intersections of Haven Avenue at 19" Street, and Milliken Avenue at Kenyon Way will
operate at an acceptable level of service in the future if this segment of Highland Avenue
is permanently closed. This segment of Highland Avenue is designated as a future multi-
use trail and class 2 bicycle path in the City's Master Plan of Trails. Highland Avenue will
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remain open to pedestrians, equestrians, and bicycles. Electric gates will be installed in
order to provide access to emergency vehicles. As such, no impacts are anticipated.
C) The project site is not located within any habitat conservation or natural community plan
area. According to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5.3 of the General Plan
FEIR, the project site is not within an area of sensitive biological resources; therefore,
development will not adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals due
to the fact that the project is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent with the
General Plan Land Use Plan.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the State?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
Comments:
a) The site is not designated as a State Aggregate Resources Area according to the City
General Plan, Figure IV-1 and Table IV-1; therefore, there is no impact.
b) The site is not designated by the General Plan, Figure IV-1 and Table IV-1, as a valuable
mineral resource recovery site; therefore, there is no impact.
11. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in U U O (✓)
excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
otiller agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
around borne vibration or ground borne noise levels?
C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, O O O (✓)
where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the
project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
would the project expose people residing or working in
the project area to excessive noise levels?
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s° n' ` than
Significant ,gt No
ImpaL1 hen ...t.d Im .ot Impact
Comments:
a) The proposed project will not have any impact or change the existing noise level in the
surrounding area. Therefore, there is no noise impact from this project.
b) The proposed project will not have any impact or change the existing vibration level in the
surrounding area. Therefore, there is no vibration impact from this project.
c) The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. The
proposed project will permanently close Highland Avenue to public traffic. Therefore, there
will be no increase in the ambient noise levels within the vicinity of the project.
d) The General Plan FEIR (Section 5.7) indicates that during a construction phase, on-site
stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction equipment, will
generate noise exceeding City standards. The following measures are provided to
mitigate the short-term noise impacts:
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
2) Construction noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in
Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. If
noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be
reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or
halted.
The preceding mitigation measures will reduce the disturbance created by on-site
construction equipment, however, do not address the potential impacts due to the
transport of construction materials and debris. The following mitigation measures shall
then be required:
3) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
4) e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2
miles of a public airport. Located approximately 5 miles northerly of the Ontario
Airport and is offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated.
f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 21.2 miles to the west
of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated.
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12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
C) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
Comments:
a) The project is located in a predominantly developed area and will not induce population
growth. Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not attract new
employees to the area. No impacts are anticipated.
b) The project site contains no existing housing units. No adverse impact expected.
C) The project site is an existing street. No impacts are anticipated.
13. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new
or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order
to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
C) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
J) Parks? O O O (✓)
e) Other public facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The nearest fire station is located on Banyan Street, approximately one-half mile from the
project site. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration
of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the
need to construct new facilities. The proposed closure of Highland Avenue will include the
installation of electric gates that can be remotely controlled by emergency services. No
impacts to fire protection services are anticipated.
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b) Additional police protection is not required as the addition of the project will not change
the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in
property to be patrolled. The project site is located within an area that is regularly
patrolled. The proposed closure of Highland Avenue will include the installation of electric
gates that can be remotely controlled by emergency services. No impacts to police
department services are anticipated.
C) The children living on the west side of the Deer Creek Channel are currently being bused
by the school district to the Victoria Groves Elementary School and to Banyan Elementary
School. Jr. High School age students living on the east side of the Deer Creek Channel
are currently being bused to Vineyard Jr. High School. No impacts to schools are
anticipated.
d) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The
nearest park is located one-quarter miles from the project site. The project will not require
the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a
decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. No,
impacts are anticipated.
e) The proposed closure of Highland Avenue will not have any impact on existing public
facilities. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of
any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the
need to construct new facilities. No impacts to public facilities are anticipated.
14. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
regional parks or other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
Comments:
a) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The
nearest park is located one-quarter mile from the project site. This project is not
proposing any new housing or large employment generator that would cause an increase
in the use of parks or other recreational facilities. No impacts are anticipated.
b) See a) response above.
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15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC. Would the project
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in
either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or
highways?
C) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses(e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus
turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Comments:
a) The traffic study prepared by Austin Foust Associates for this project studied the
intersections of Haven Avenue at 19'h Street and Milliken Avenue at Kenyon Way. The
study found that both of these intersections are currently operating at level of service "B".
Level of service "B" is an acceptable level of service. The proposed project will not
increase existing traffic volumes or change existing traffic patterns. Therefore, no impacts
are anticipated.
b) in May of 2006, the City of Rancho Cucamonga completed an intersection level of service
analysis for designated intersections as required by the San Bernardino County
Congestion Management Program (CMP). This level of service analysis found that all of
the City's designated intersections are operating at level of service "D" or better. Level of
service "D" is an acceptable level of service per the City's General Plan and the San
Bernardino County CMP. The proposed project will not increase existing traffic volumes or
change existing traffic patterns. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated.
C) Located approximately 5 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport, the site is offset north of
the flight path and will not change air traffic patterns. No impacts are anticipated.
d) The project is in an area that is mostly developed. The project will consist of constructing
raised median islands, electric gates and landscaping improvements. The project will,
therefore, not create a substantial increase in hazards due to a design feature. No
impacts are anticipated.
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e) Emergency Service providers prefer multiple points of access into every community. This
project will provide electric gates that can be remotely controlled by Emergency services.
Therefore, no impacts to emergency services are anticipated.
f) The project will not create an increase in parking demand. Therefore, no parking impacts
are anticipated.
g) Highland Avenue and Fairmont Way are designated trail and bike routes. While Highland
Avenue and Fairmont Way will be closed to public vehicular traffic, it will remain open to
pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated.
16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
C) Require or result in the construction of new storm ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects.?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the O O O (✓)
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
provider, which serves or may serve the project, that it
has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected
demand in addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
0 Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and ( ) ( ) ( ) ✓)
regulations related to solid waste?
Comments:
a) No impacts are anticipated because no new sewer facilities are required for the project.
b) No impacts are anticipated because no new sewer facilities are required for the project.
C) All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to
handle the flows. The impact is not considered significant.
d) The project is served by the Cucamonga Valley Water District water system. There is
currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve
this project. No impacts are anticipated.
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e) No impacts are anticipated because no new sewer facilities are required for the project.
f) No solid waste will be created by this project. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated.
g) This project complies with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations regarding
solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction
procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects)?
C) Does the project have environmental effects that will ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
Comments:
a) The site is not located in an area of sensitive biological resources as identified on the City
of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Exhibit IV-3. Additionally, the area surrounding the
site is developed. Based on previous development and street improvements, it is unlikely
that any endangered or rare species would inhabit the site.
b) The proposed project will not generate new vehicular trips. Therefore, there is no
cumulative impact. No impacts are anticipated.
C) The proposed project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly. The Initial Study identifies construction-related emissions of criteria
pollutants as having a potentially significant impact. Proposed mitigation measures would
further reduce emission levels. Additionally, impacts resulting from air quality would be
short-term and would cease once construction activities were completed. The Initial Study
identified potentially significant impacts associated with the exposure of people to
increased noise levels. Mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study will ensure
impacts are at less than significant levels.
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Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
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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):
(T) General Plan FEIR
(SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001)
(T) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH#88020115, certified January 4, 1969)
(T) Victoria Planned Community EIR
(Certified May 20, 1981)
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have
read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or
proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the
effects to a point where clearly no significant environental effects would occur.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
C, MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Permanent Closure of Highland Avenue from San Benito Avenue to Fairmont
Way
This Mitigation Monitoring Program(MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management -The MMP will be in-place through all phases of the project. The project
engineer, assigned by the City Engineer, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
engineer oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the followinq address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency
(Engineering Department)
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Mitigation Monitoring Program
Permanent Closure of Highland Avenue from San Benito Avenue to Fairmont Way
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as
determined by the project engineer or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project engineer.
4. The project engineer or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project engineer or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures.The project engineer is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project engineer or responsible City
department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational
personnel.
7. The project engineer or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the Cityof Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Division.The Engineering Division
shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee) with the
City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to
monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of
construction permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: _Permanent Closure of Highland Avenue from San Benito Avenue to Fairmont Way
Applicant: The City of Rancho Cucamonga
Hydrology and Water Quality
An erosion control plan shall be prepared, and CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 4
implemented for the proposed project that identifies
specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion
from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated
through completion of the project. This erosion control
plan shall include the following measures at a minimum:
a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to
minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in
Southern California, and b) An inspection and
maintenance program shall be included to ensure that
any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as
a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified
time frame.
During construction, temporary berms such as CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 4
sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent
discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there
is rainfall or other runoff.
Landscaping plans shall include provisions for CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 4
controlling and minimizing the use of
fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall
be monitored and maintained for at least one year to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for
these areas, including monitoring provisions for a
minimum of one year, shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval prior to the issuance of a
construction permit.
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developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times
may be required by the City Engineer. Said consultant
shall report their findings to the City Engineer within 24
hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the City Engineer. If noise levels exceed the above
standards, then construction activities shall be
reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with
above noise standards or halted.
Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the CE C During A 4/7
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for
hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to
and from the construction site), then the developer
shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any
construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible,
the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
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Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person- - Monitoring Frequency :Method of Verification`- - Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Slop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP
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