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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/05/26 - Agenda PacketMAY 26, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA INDEX ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PAGES A enda 2-5 B Vacation of Peach Tree Lane V-197 6 - 8 C - D Environmental Assessment & Development 9 -198 Review DRC2003-01139 Environmental Assessment & Tentative Tract Map SUBTTM16488 E - F Non Construction Conditional Use Permit 199 - 219 D RC2004-00326 Entertainment Permit DRC2004-00327 G, H, I Environmental Assessment & General Plan 220 - 465 Amendment DRC2003-01162 Environmental Assessment & Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 Annexation DRC2003-01164 J Hillside Desi n Review DRC2003-00961 466 - 502 K Engineering Division Capital Improvement 503 - 511 Pro ram for Fiscal Year 2004-05 ~n~~~~ • n U -~ J THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA cUCAMONGA May 26, 2004 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Macias _ Vice Chairman McNiel Fletcher _ McPhail _ Stewart II. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM PRESENTATION III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 12, 2004 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendaritems are expected to be routine and non-controversial They will be acted on by the Commission atone time without d~scuss~on if anyone has concern over any item, ~t should be removed for discussion B VACATION OF PEACH TREE LANE (V-197)- MANNING HOMES - A request to vacate Peach Tree lane located between Klusman Avenue and Tentative Tract 16430, and the qwt-claiming of Lot "A" and a portion of Lot "B" of Tract 9588 C ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC -The design review of building elevations and detatled site plan for 11 single family lots on 7 59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road - PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA May 26, 2004 ~ G' ONGA 2 APN 1061-561-05 Related Files Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075, Minor Exception DRC2004-00076, and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00240 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration V. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are public hearings m which concerned ~ndiv~duals may voce their opinion of the related pro/ect Please wait to be recogn¢ed by the Chairman and address the Comm~ss~on by stating your name and address All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per ~nd~v~dual for each project Please sign m after speaking D ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC - A residential subdivision of 11 single family lots on 7 59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road -APN 1061-561-05 Related Files Development Review DRC2003-01139, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075, Mmor Exception DRC2004-00076, and Pre-Application Revew DRC2003-00240 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration E NON-CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - DRC2004-00326 - OMAHAJACKS - A request to reestablish a full service restaurant with bar and microbrewery within a 8,794 square foot space m the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located in Masi Plaza at 11837 Foothill Boulevard, Suite A -APN 0229-011-39 F ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - DRC2004-00327 -OMAHA JACKS - A request for entertainment including live music at a full service restaurant with bar and microbrewery within a 8,794 square foot (former) restaurant (with previous bar and entertainment) in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located m Masi Plaza at 11837 Foothill Boulevard, Suite A - APN 0229-011-39 G ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01162 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to change the General Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential ( 1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres of land and from Very Low Residential ( 1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN 0225-084-08 (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 and 13 The entire protect area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek • • n U r~ LJ C~ _ PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA May 26, 2004 jjANCxo cUCAMONGA '3 Annexation Related Files Annexation DRC2003-01164, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16072, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16324 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration H ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to change the Etiwanda North Specific Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres and from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Flood Control/Resource Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN 0225-084-08 (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 and 13 The entire protect area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation Related Files Annexation DRC2003-01164, General Pian Amendment DRC2003-01162, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16072, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16324 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration VI. NEW BUSINESS I ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposed annexation of approximately 300 acres of land generally located north of Wilson Avenue between EastAvenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN 0225-084-05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, O8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 Related Files General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162 and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 J HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2003-00961 -MIKE AND WENDY STACHOW IAK - Arequest todevelop asingle-family residence in the Low Residential Distract, located at 8045 Camino Predera, Lot 12 of Tract 10035 -APN 0207-631-02 VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS K ENGINEERING DIVISION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA May 26, 2004 RANGRG cUCAMONGA 4 VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Thts is the Line and place for the general public to address the commission Items fo be discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS X. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Comm~ss~on has adopted Adminisfrat~ve Regulations that set an 11 00 p m adjournment time if dems go beyond that time, they shall be heard only wdh the consent of the Commission THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2004-00425 - PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC: AND PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2004-00426 - PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC: 1, Gad Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the Cdy of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 20, 2004, at least 72 hours poor to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 Civic Center Dnve, Rancho Cucamonga ~~~~~ If you need speaal assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division at (909) 477-2750 Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ® ensure accessibility Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired • • Vicinity Map Planning Commission May 26, 2004 W • * Meeting Location Rancho Cucamonga City Hall 10500 Civic Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 N City of Rancho Cucamonga T H E C I T Y O F A N N A M N A StaffIZeport DATE: May 26, 2004 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer BY: Shelley Hayes, Engineering Technician SUBJECT: VACATION OF PEACH TREE LANE (V-197)- MANNING HOMES - A request to vacate Peach Tree lane located between Klusman Avenue and Tentative Tract 16430, and the quit-claiming of Lot 'A' and a portion of Lot 'B' of Tract 9588 BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On August 13, 2003, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 03-107, and approved Tentative Tract 16430 During the review process for the tentative tract it was determined that the necessity for the extension of Peach Tree Lane, between Klusman and Archibald Avenues, is not needed A condition was placed upon the development of Tentative Tract 16430 for the vacation. Tract 9588, recorded May 16, 1978, located to the west of Tentative Tract 16430, dedicated the right-of-way for Peach Tree Lane, as well as creating Lots 'A' and 'B' of Tract 9588, two 1 foot wide strips along the northerly and easterly boundary of Peach Tree lane, for the purposes of dedicating ingress to and egress from Lots 'A' and 'B' Said ingress and egress dedication rights will be vacated along with the quit-claiming of Lot'A' and a portion of Lot'B' The vacation of Peach Tree Lane and the quit-claiming of Lot 'A' and a portion of Lot 'B' are consistent with the General Plan and the Development Code RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make the finding that the street vacation and the quit claim of Lot 'A' and a portion of Lot'B', along with the vacation of the ingress to and egress from rights across Lot 'A' and a portion of Lot 'B', conforms with the General Plan This finding will be forwarded to the City Council for further processing and final approval Respectfully submitted, ~~ir2 Dan Jame Senior Civd Engineer DJ sfh Attachments Vicinity Map (Exhibit'A') Peach Tree Lane to be vacated and Lot 'A' and a portion of Lot 'B' to be quit-claimed (Exhibit'B') ITEM "B" EY["1 BIT "A" VICINITY MAP SVJ'ilF fAMI.Y--HESbFMU~ - (DFAfft6-/-7015(07-1bUSE1 :_- _ _ - ; _• -_ _ "_ _ _ ~ - ' .?.c = _'.,.,,_~ 'ors ~_ ~'L ,"An 0 ~~m>-r~- ~~ ; >4-`~3 ~~ o-~._. ~ ; Y .. ~t_.~,_~$ t ~ _ '~~ i -..F ~~J~ _ -P I., rw -,.~ 'l• -,~ ; i i ±-`~~: _ eL~e "Y.-_ ` ~ _•_ ' r`, ._-- Y t~ • ~- ~ -NN i _ „~„` . c.-. _` ==,~ e jft. ~,.~.~~~ ": =:~~' ~- - - ~- - ~ -~ ~`~ _ - " - ~ ~~ ~ ~FtOPOSED LOCATION " - ~ ' .~ - i e. 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N 89'26'00" E 328 27' (328.33') 139.37' (139.39') -~~ ij- 188.9 w Z \V\ ` 1Ni L=31 07' If~I3. 1~v~~1>~ 4 1 ~ LS 4693 ~ ,* Exp 9-30-05 SCALE 1"= 50' 50 25 0 50 PREPA D UNDER THE SUPE VISION OF LEGEND GRAPHIC SCALE ® INDICATES SUBJECT PROPERTY INDICATES SUBJECT PROPERTY BOUNDARY LINE 5/05/04 INDICATES EXISTING LOT LINES GARY W DOKI L S 4693 ( PIRES 9/30/2oD5) ~~ ) INDICATES DATA PER TRACT NO 9588 M.6.141/12-13 I 30' I 30' I i^ I N 0 rn Imo. ~v~~~ 0 ~ W Z ~ , M Q N b I Z N J ]C i Z 9'2 '00" E 0' 8111.14') R=20.00' 31 07') 77 i _-~~ WILSON AVENUE SKETCH TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION I.\40320(J.N.40321)\MAPPING\EXH-B-01 dwg 5/05/2004 T H E C I T Y O F RANCHO C U C A M O N G A Staff Report DATE• May 26, 2004 TO Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Donald Granger, Assistant Planner SUBJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16592 - ELBA INC - A residential subdivision of 11 single-family lots on 7.59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential Distnct (1-2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road -APN. 1061-561-05 Related Files Development Review DRC2003-01139, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075, Minor Exception DRC2004-00076, and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00240. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 11 single-family lots on 7.59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road -APN: 1061-561-05 Related Files Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075, Minor Exception DRC2004-00076, and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00240 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION• A Project Density 1 45 dwelling units per acre B Surrounding Land Use•and Zoning. North - Mass-Graded Subdivision/Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) South - Mass-Graded Subdivision/Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) East - Single-Family Residential//Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) West - Vacant LandNery Low Residential (1-2 dwelling urnts per acre) C General Plan Designations Project Site -Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) North - Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) South - Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) East - Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) West - Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling urnts per acre) ITEMS "C,D" PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SUBTT16592 AND DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 2 D Site Characteristics The protect site surrounds the Demens-Tolstoy Ranch House, a historic landmark The protect site has native grades that average 10 percent, 50 feet of fall from the north boundary to the south boundary of the subdvision, and drains to the southeast The site is bounded on the east by Archibald Avenue, to the south by Hillside Road, to the west by future Tolstoy Ranch Road, and to the north by a subdivision under construction The site is surrounded by residential uses to the east, across Archibald Avenue, and future single-family residences to the north and south All properties to the north, south, east, and west are zoned Very Low Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) ANALYSIS A General: The density of the protect will be 1.45 dwelling units per acre, consistent with the Basic Development Standards of the Development Code The proposed protect consists of four floor plans that range in square footage from 4,008 square feet to 5,390 square feet Architectural styles include Country Ranch, Spanish, and Craftsman The protect site is located within the Hillside Overlay District, which regwres architectural design techniques that minimize the amount of grading and allow the house to follow the natural grades The protect has been designed so that all floor plans have stepped pads with an overall elevation change of 3 feet, thus meeting the design goals of the Hillside Overlay . Distract A single-story house has been plotted on Lot 5, thereby preserving views from the Demens-Tolstoy home B Tentatve Tract Map SUBTT16592 The applicant is proposing lot sizes ranging from 20,884 to 41,389 square feet, with an average lot size of 25,847. All lots meet or exceed the Basic Development Standards for width, depth, frontage, and area C Minor Exception DRC2004-00076. The protect includes an approved entitlement for a Minor Exception (DRC2004-00076) that was previously approved by the City Planner The Minor Exception will allow up to 8-foot high combination retaining/freestanding walls for grade differential purposes for lots 1-8 and 11 of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 The standard height limit for walls in residential districts is 6 feet Because of the native grades on the protect site, several lots regwre wall heights in excess of the standard 6-foot height limit All retaining walls are within the maximum allowable 4-foot height limit D Design Review Committee. The protect was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (Fletcher, McPhail, and Fong) on April 20, 2004 At the meeting, the applicant presented revised drawings, which satisfied all of the Mator and Secondary Issues The Committee recommended approval, subtect to conditions that have been included in the attached Resolution of Approval E Grading Review Committee The protect was reviewed by the Grading Committee on April 20, 2004 The Committee approved the protect, subtect to the following conditions• grade breaks shall be called out, the slope and the retaining wall on Lot 4 adtacent to the . driveway shall be reduced, driveways shall be 6 percent for the first 6 feet from the right- of-way, and large size boulders excavated during grading operations shall be incorporated ~, 0 2. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT • SUBTT16592 AND DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 3 into the landscape design of the front yards The Committee's conditions have been included in the attached Resolution of Approval F Technical Review Committee The Technical Review Committee reviewed the protect on April 20, 2004 The Committee recommended approval of the protect subtect to conditions contained in the attached Resolution of Approval G Trails Review Committee The Trails Advisory Committee reviewed the protect on April 14, 2004 The Committee reviewed the protect and directed staff and the applicant to research several areas that present design challenges, and work toward solutions that meet the City's Trail Guidelines The Committee indicated the protect did not need to return to the Trails Committee The applicant has diligently worked with Planning staff and made the following revisions 1) a solid, split-face decorative wall with river rock pilasters shall be placed adtacent to the Community Trails on Hillside Road and Archibald Avenue, 2) The grading design for Lots 3, 4, and 10 has been modified to allow the plotting of horse corrals adtacent to the Local Feeder Trail, 3) a 6-foot cross-gutter with a medium broom finish will be placed lust west of the north-south local trail to handle drainage and allow for equestrian crossings, and 4) the corral ramp on Lot 11 has been reoriented to terminate at the corral area With the changes, 9 of the 11 lots have corrals that are trail adtacent (Exhibit "B") The remaining 2 lots, Lots 9 and 11, do not have corrals that are trail adtacent since the required 70-foot separation between corrals and adtacent dwelling units precludes plotting the corrals adtacent to the trail The Community Trail along Hillside Road, from Tolstoy Ranch Road east to Archibald Avenue, and the Community Trail along Archibald Avenue north from Hillside Road to the north boundary of the subdivision, will be installed with the protect On Lot 1, the proposed home does not meet the 70-foot minimum setback from corral on adtoining lot to the north in Tract 16262 (see Exhibit "B-2") that is under construction The setback shown is 65 feet This house is quite narrow compared to the lot width, therefore, there is ample room to adtust plotting Staff recommends a condition of approval regwring replotting to meet 70-foot corral setback At the Trails Committee Meeting, the Committee also directed staff and the applicant to explore alternative grading designs for the 110 feet of north-south local feeder trail located immediately east of Lot 1 The Committee expressed concerned over the potential of erosion due to the 10 percent grades Planning staff and the applicant's civil engineer explored other layouts and grading designs, none of which ultimately reduced the grades without creating other problematic trail designs, such an increased runoff area or steeper grades for a shorter distance Given the site constraints and lot layout, staff believes the proposed trail design offers the optimum layout Although the north-south section is at a 10 percent grade, it is for a short distance, and is less than the maximum 15 percent allowed by the Trail Design Guidelines H Environmental Assessment Part 1 of the Initial Study was completed by the applicant Staff completed Part I I of the Initial Study Staff determined that the protect could have a significant adverse environmental impact on short-term air quality during site preparation, ~.~Q 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT • SUBTT16592 AND DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 4 such as grading and egwpment exhaust Mitigation measures will be required to reduce impacts to short term air quality The mitigation measures will reduce these impacts to a less than significant level There are 10 mature Coast Live Oaks on the prolect site that have been evaluated by an arbonst The arbonst concluded that all Coast Live Oaks are in good physiological condition and demonstrate outstanding form. Mitigation measures have been included that will regwre the 10 Coast Live Oaks to be preserved and relocated into the front yards of the lots created by the subdvision. The protect site has 68 Eucalyptus globulus 'Blue Gum' trees that were evaluated by the arbonst The arbonst concluded that all of the Eucalyptus trees were not suitable candidates for preservation Therefore, the 68 Eucalyptus globulous'Blue Gum'shall be replaced at a 1 1 ratio, minimum 15-gallon size, Eucalpytus Maculata'SpottedGum' speaes The Eucalyptus Maculata will be planted in a 330-foot by 660-foot grid pattern. The mitigation measures will reduce these impacts to a less than sigrnficant level Because of the proximity of the historical Demens-Tolstoy Estate, a Cultural Resources Assessment was performed to identify all potentially sigrnficant cultural, historical and archaeological resources The report reviewed historical records, literature, and archives A field reconnaissance survey was conducted by walking a series of parallel transects across the protect site Additional meandering transects were conducted around the sheds, carriage house, and dead citrus grove No prehistoric or historic resources of any kind were discovered during the course of the investigation Although the report found no significant historic structures, the protect site does contain a carnage house The historic integrity of the carnage house has been lost because of significant alterations inside and out The presence of a carriage house and a small forge may indicate the presence of bused features (trash pits, privy toilets, etc) The report recommends that a qualified archaeologist be present during grubbing and grading of the property Mitigation measures have been included that regwre that if any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer wdl retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, and to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the mitigation measures, the impact wdl be less than significant If the Planning Commission concurs, then issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be in order. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING The applicant held one neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed prolect on March 31, 2004 One resident attended the meeting The resident, Dennis Parker, lives in the historic Demens-Tolstoy home adjacent to the proposed protect site Mr Parker had several questions regarding what type of perimeter fenang would be erected around the proposed subdivision Planning Staff and the applicant answered Mr Parker's questions CORRESPONDENCE This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Dady • Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site Staff regwred the applicant to post a large 4-foot by 8-foot Notice of Filing sign on the property, which was also used to post the City's public hearing notice ~~~ PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT . SUBTT16592 AND DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 5 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 through the adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval with Conditions and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB DG.Is Attachments. Exhibit "A" - Site Utilization Map Exhibit "B" - Site Plan Exhibit "C" - Conceptual Grading Plan Exhibit "D" - Tentative Tract Map Exhibit "E" - Conceptual Landscape Plan . 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Il ReM•en..IM'e^ 14 ww anmin. rsrR IS ww Kmeane. .W Sw® 16 ww eny 1) wia.da lim R.nal IB R¢nwk.nk v.,. 19 M¢.I S¢Nmd Ony. dv Runty WW CMUm w4eil® 31 wwa.W $~ WmJMAell v4all® 33 wmnp lmm lu~n. nwb0 W~ayglnn R¢$MIf A-35 KTf}Y'-r~:r C,RIO~JF'` ~~w, ITpT IMI~M MII Il IOM A EAR ELE V AT[ O N 'An COUNTRY R A N C H RIO HT ELEVATION nAn COUNTRY RANCH ;~ ~~ ~` `/ N 6LaA I~ wa a a.rr r d~G ~. eA ~1 Y411~ MOTOR COURT ELEVATION 1 COUNTRY RANCH Seale' 1/1•=1' 0• CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN 2 DOVYN HI LL (LOT N7) TOLSTOY~STATES Rancho Cucam ge, California DRC1001 ollls/euettlcs~I Key Nates Qi cmm. M+Tllramr O Umne 5 Tik llml O Thw Ue•snm TMa O Swtl flkaxnmaw isw irln O$ Wrd Trhs © We4 ircY O CltlnetY Sane Vrns © ,mNMfwam Br O WM beta Trm ID Onvrrirt STUrne II SIWrSryle ftllq 12 Ilulmw154q rbdl IJ awaewr suq le wme anlmnm raal I5 w.a x...a,.m rsau® 16 wme unq I'/ wmyMlme uNq IB Irzsnm TkVw 19 MaelSNmel OwgeOv BnnM W W Gmm eehwl 21 WrMtlee wwa ra srv ..sal I) wmgM lmna Umv anniq WmgMInnM1TeN A-36 IcTar caouP,; ;; ®r~ aIOY fMH 1 f; fON ROO P PLAN •A• Sesle• 1/S•=1. Ow ri~ x ~~ l " ~` V C R A P T S M A N 4i R A 1• l J M A 1\ CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN 1 DOWNHILL (LOT • 8 ) $tala' 1/4'el'•a' ELawINC TO LSTOY ESTATES .~.~~.a ]gym] R e n c 6 o Cucamonga, C a l i f o r n i a m en anrr tws sw f]4a~ DaL]00] 011lf/fV^TTIflff Key Notes O Cmem R. Trlalml O Cmane 5 Ti44ef O LISN Ire SkmlH! O SW finl.S 3nee ws Lrnunln O WMTrhn © W 1h~4 O CYInM 3ime Vertu O furNM9rim Rr O9 Wml bnl TrFn 10 nmmnlw 3euun 11 solo sMl. swm 12 IIS1..nsl slMn O6Wa I] mre~n.rW. SUW to wmear4.d..sua IS wma s.msr.m .. suer 16 wuu SUIW I] wr.~ulmm mlW 18 oumwW. n4 yr 19 unu s.am.l auy. nw annwe wme cdmW ~sml® 21 wmea.w 2® wuu br 3uv .. sun® 22 WrWMlm~f ...SOW WmuSNImm MShI! A-38 KT6Y ~F20UPI -; error sms.~» wwn M a« x X N ~~ c' a CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN 1 DOWNHILL (LOT d e ) Scale^ 1/4^el' 0^ aLaA IN T O L S T O E S T A T E S nor. Rancho Cuca ga, California TcM Or1~MY~ D aC7001 011 /9V lTTi{391 Key Notes n C~mn.flM 3M llmf O Cmrtl<S 31Y MI O LyM 1a~Snem rW. O ,MA fInIASMV ws lan3Am ~ wM nl~ © wM.e v..~ O CWiurtJ 4~me Vena OB rr,.ears~^m O9 wme ron RSn. l0 IM'w.ln sties II SI.trr Sryk SWry I7 IISMmMISWq .VI I] R^N~Brte51b7 la w~.aa.MW.w .....I IS w^e R„s~ mewl 16 w^e uuR~ 11 w^gMIm, 4RhT I B n..^+M. m va 19 Mw Sa.Im.la..5.lm RrtrtJ Weet Ctluim .•4w1® 11 w^e a.w Q Wm1 re~S41f w4Wl $] WpyMl^n Rfim. RwlA WmyM Iran blSMlf A-39 KT6Y OROUPIT r :a°r: <RIT 3MH 1 3f IOM R EAA ELEVATION •C• C A A P T 9 M A N A IO HT ELEVATION ^C^ C R A F T S M A N m 11 ' 1 N n i~ i C R A P T S M A N CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN 1 D O W N H I L L (LOT N 8) Seal' 1/1'.1' 0• HLaA ING TO LSTOY ESTATES 1! R A.i ASR m e~iq Rniw rrLa v5514r«w Rancho Cucamonga, Californ a DRC]00) 011 )f IlU ^TT16f9] b~ Key Notes O crtenr n. m. Rml O c.nnrz n~Rml O Llfh ~eSVm IWd O sW finlJi Slwnwv iemTmm OS WmtlTrlm © Wvtl irvR O Culvrt~9rme NVv O funJM Sn®Pr O Wm1 RA RTLn 10 Iw.rt.m sLOe.. II fLrLU frylr SWry IZ Ilslev~el5ltly mdml I7 Isere • R+e. slpY 14 wmepreM.n mhell IS Wrte xortsrtrt m.... 16 wme ivRy IJ wi..Lb lim ally IB Irvw..m vm 19 srna sart.la.~rlx. RrrtrtJ WreE CeMn mewl 21 wme Ore WW MSlirll aYdl® Q WmuSN lmel pmv Amry Wmyl, Imn M5M1f A-00 ® KTOY GROUPI r. ~~.;-... .Ir:; :.7 cIOY fC015N Apll fA >OM 1 1 ' ~1 fv, 0 CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN Z UPHILL (LOT ! 9 ) Scale' 1/4•.1'•0• BLaA IN TO LSTO ESTATES .~.~+~ Rancho C u c a ~~8 a, C a l i f o r n i a tO.0a1 MrfO D RC300] 011 f/aV lTTlfff] Key Notes Q Geoa.. fle Til. Mrf O Cmoe. S tik 4el O IISN Iv. SNm IM! O SM fIN.A 9N¢vme fun Trlm OS Wmd Trim © wv~e r..k Qi cmlv.e s,v. v.v. OP rrmelan num PUe O wmElM1eA riAn 10 vim Sw~. II slew STI. SdFw li uvloWl nw~ m.areu I) MN~Bw•. SMSw 11 wmeanev5.. ~Arvu IS wve R.v.k.v ~e..u I6 wme aobw It wmyklmm uuy 18 n~e.m.m vm 19 ww svlm.lav~. my n.RndwmlCleu e.yWl® 21 wmaan Q wva rv Senr eehsll 2) WmuSM Imn~Gmu AwM1w O WrmShlmmhr SL.M A-04 KT6 GROUPI. :~ ® It'~• [MY fW f5. ]MI FRONT ELE V AT[O N •C• C R A F T S M A N LEPT ELEVATION •C• C R A F T S M A N a ~_ " 1'' 1 n 0 • C~ CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN 2 UPHILL (LOT M 9 ) 8L8A ING TOLSTOY ESTATES M 1L A~,Y Y~ ~~~~~~ Rancho Cucamonga, California DaC]00] OllJf /OV aTTl6fff b~ Key Notes O Cmvw. flq lik MA O Cvna<'3'Tkl~ml O LSN Ise Snen lNf. O SM fivd Sem me YUm l1Y O WMirne © Wmd l.vL O CuMrtE 9me Vnm O furtJMy¢w B.^ O9 wine ngsld. IO nu.uk. AUSi. II SInM Nyle 3Wlq IZ Ilebne131E1q sdell IJ MNkanee31e1y Ie wma Mlmbn ..den ®' IS wma a.uam^ ..den 16 em y l I] wmm3k l mm un4 IB Lu..uu. nk v.. 19 wnd s.un,da~.m egeme we,e caum ..dwi® ZI weseae 1® w,a~snar u.e~on 2© wmyklmmea,.. nu,,.,3 WIeyNImeM9ell A-05 KT6Y..7CROUPtm.: Cl[I~ f00NY AAII M ]OM A EAR ELEVATION ^C^ C A A P T S M A N RIOHT ELEVATION "C^ C R A P T S M A N C~ ~J 1' / NL T [/~ V M O T O R C O U A T 8 L E V A T I O N I C R A P i S M A N Scale' 1/4'3.1'-0' CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN 2 UPHILL (LOT N 9 ) eLDA'11_,'?~ TO LSTO~ESTATES K o~ ~~ ~~ Rancho Cuca ga, California DRC3003 ell 9/!VlTT16l93 Key Notes O Cmrn.lln Tik llml O Cmnne S Tlk llmf O LISM lie 3N'n iNd 4O Sutl Pnld 9liavwu inn irm O WmJTrlm © Wrf.uu Q c.wne s.... v.nn OB Purtd (yl3vm p.e O Wr M1m WTllm 1~ 11¢milre lwwa II SluYer 5ry1.3klry 12 IlvldnYl Sltlry .ebnll Il MM~nwk. slrw Id wr MlmMn eAWI I! wr rm.e~.. aYn® 16 wr Y.Illry IT W2eSM Imn 3.YM IB Il¢rly. ilk Van IS Mnd SVMmtl O+.ie~. enWnawr ca~mn ..en.n® 21 wr a.Y wr rvns.u ..daml 3J rngMlmn~uwm ~.*m WmyM ImnMMI( A-06 KT6 OUPI..~ ~_ ITOT 1MH 1f. lNl ROO P PLAN ^C' Sesle' 1/S'=1. 0' ~I k ~~ N u1 n COUNTRY R A N C H CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN 1 X UPHILL (LOT • 11 ) BLaA ING !r a_w ~_ 160911 m~ =dR ~1 diNl~ Sole' 1/4'=1'•Da T O L S T O Y ESTATE S Rancho Cucamonga, California DRC3007 01179/OU BTTI Ol91 Key Notes O Cmnel. ilM Tllelm/ O Cmrae 5 TIk MOi O LISM Ire LVm iMd O 9W i1nId SMaa ew idm TM1e O W~Telm © aMi.mk ~ ~ma.:.m..~ O! ...ear snm e.. O9 wme n.~Td. IO Irm+Ae s..r. II e.im ql. eky li Ilslvasl9Nn v6all I] wme~e..eva 14 wml Unlmbn .m Jwl I7 w.M xr..~er.m ..dr.n I6 wme i.nln I] wmnmlmn lr.lly IB a=ural.. nk va, 19 MNI SaMmJUvye llv alma w.eecama .. dml® 11 wme a.w Q wmJ dx 51"I/ ae 4s11 2] WmuiM lmnJ Umm Awin Wra~b lien MSM/ A-49 KT6Y GROUPI~~ ~~~~ •~~ [T0IIOES~M d"r11111ON LHFT HLH V ATION mA" COUNTRY AANCH x ~(N~1/ V ~ I~/Y O cUU n~rxx xwrva;n CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION PLAN I X UPHILL (LOT • 11 ) Sole' 1/1'=1' 0' ~lul~ TO LSTO~ESTATES rr. sl.~. Rancho Cuca ga, California 1601 ~RRLY D LLC 3001 01119/!V ^TiI6Sf] Key Notes n LmvneiW TA. Oaf ~ Lmna. 5 TINNmI O LILN ISe in~a iWA 4O SW LInIAS~nvn inm Tm OS WmJTam © Wntl f.ab O CMV.<S~me NSn © ivM [M Sivmlla O9 wmJ Rn R irYn 10 Rvnabe uum. II SMYn 5,51. fLWL I3 IlvlmvlSWq ~ywl 1) RvNRB.ne 51My Id wmaaR~Y.n .. sWn IS w...e x.namn ~swu 16 wme uRlq I) wnyNlmn R.nln IB ~nnM Tlb Ve. 19 Mro1Srt.lmlRay.la. eae~.R wxECel~np .. WV11® 3i wn,e a.n Q Wntl MSTAI velWl® 31 WiagNlms Rf.me Rwnl WryM Ip. MSh11 A-50 KTO OU?L. :~ ~= ~~-_ trot feRS+ I M Saa AEAR ELEVATION "A" COUNTRY R A N C H t~ x ~~ N J O 8LM INC. r Rt Y+•.e r OYR G K111 T6 9M a7H~R Ialt 9ka1 eIMYR CONCEPTUAL E L E V A T I O N PLAN I X UPHILL (LOT • 11 ) Seale' 1/1'=1'•O' T O L S T O Y ESTATE S Rancho Cucamonga, California DRC7007 01179/lU 71TT16711 CJ Key Notes OI co.oa. nw rR. Rml Q cron.k s nk R.w Ql I,ek sue. aww rkm O s.m rwwswm.m rw.n.. O$ wroe Tee © wwe n.k QJ caw.e s... v.w. Q7 rune a.s~R~ O9 wwe ro.R irln l0 R.en.k. se,.w. 11 Sw4r aryl. SYwr IJ Ilrtlmsl SlYq ehaM IJ RMRR.en 5i6q 11 w.a a.l.m.. ~eew I$ w.~e x..w.w .near 16 wwe R.Rrq 1] w.wtk lm.aw. I7 Ra'nWw TIk VeY 19 Mw saama a.geo.n e.wna wom ca... .. Ynu® 21 wmea.w w..enr soar .. Ywn® J) WggN ImnR4.~.emlq O wmvr. um ror sl.lr A-51 KT6Y GROUPI; ;~ trot' tataa wwu as, tea COURTYARD ELEVATION 1 COUNTRY R A N C H COUNTRY R A N C H i~~ x C; ~1y' ~/ V BLaw I~ aY R AMY [~ DYE rC. OOI [w eN.p~ U~NILL a8CT10N LOt I3 nL8VAT 10N A E U I L D I N O E N V E L O P E D I A G R A M S Scale 3/32'.1'•0' TO LSTO~ESTATES Rancho Cuca ga, California ORC3007 011 /[U R7T16l93 A-53 ® KT6Y GROUPN.^ r= [lUT a00H I if, fON aranar aecnoN LOT al nL0VAT10N A UPHILL aecrlON LOT al nLn VATION A lTRnnT anCT10N LOT •3 8L8VATION A /~ aTReer aecTloN Lor a eLRVAnon e UPHILL EBCTION LOT /1 8L8V ATION e BLM ING M IL A=~Y AYE, rr~uwm T6 sal /AlY1 .Af MII YMeel B U I L D I N G ENVELOPE D I A O R A M a aeRle 3/32'=1'•D' T O L S T O Y ESTATE S Rancho Cucamonga, California D aC]00] 011]9ISVaTT1 ES9] A-54 KT[iY GROl1P1 ~„ l1eY 3WNH MII lR 9/M ETRBBT EBCTION LOT It BLRYATION C UPNILL EBCTION LOT •1 HLBVATION C 0 _~ o; ~m U~ F~ 0~ i ~' eJ 0 0 0 _~ o; ~m V~ 4~ fF eJ 0 s 0 _~ o; ~d V~ F~. Y ~' ~J r ^' IV I'VI V \- frr ~n V T J B U I L D I N G 8 N V E L O P E D I A O R A M g 8eala 3/33'1'-D' al.un+e TOLSTOY ESTATES .a',`e.", cL.`Ie California ma.+ur..lruf~.... R a n e h o C u c a m o n g e, D1C300) 011)//aDlTT10)fl A-56 KTOV GAOLPI ~.• r- ::o._ CR1T ffesw AI•II f., fe.. 1TH06T fOCTION LOT fl 0L6VATIOM C Lui •• aL9YAT10N C fTl00T fOCTION LOT •f 0L0VATION C UlNILL fOCTION LOi •) 0L0V ATION C fil00i 000TION LOT •10 8L0YATION 0 U)HILL fOCTION LOT •10 0L 6Y At10N f ~i C~ n n y HLBA I~ MRA~Y Y ef~4 ReM OM UI-1111 B U I L D I N G ENVELOPE D I A G R A M S Scele 3/32'=1'•0^ T O L S T O Y ESTATE S Rancho C u c a ~g a, C a l i f o r n i a D RC]00]•011 IOU aTTI{a93 A-57 KT6Y GRIX1P]. ~.:~ a•. f.TOY IOOH • I H fOW arBear aecnox LOT all BLBV ATION A UrHILL aBCT10N LOT all BLBV ATION A Y ~~ u ~~ ~~ C,~ u~ 2 E~ 2~ 6 . :€~ ~ ~. ~i ~;~~ ~ s:r•I x o: ~,~ z y.~, 8 ~~. ~l O {>~~ 3]V •f CONCEPTUAL P L O O R PLAN 3 UPHILL (LOT N I) • 1 2 3 1 S P 9c~le" 1/4'=1••0" aLllA 3N TOLSTOESTATES rnra~ Rancho Cuca ga, California 1f0~ 0~1 0~1 WYE DRC 3007 01 /lV FITTI{!!3 A-2 ® KT6Y C~tOLPI. :; c_ ~:. ciOT ]00 YfR faw • ~n x ~" N,_ (~ O ~M ~ea~ 1961 u i CONCEPTUAL FLOOR PLAN 3 UPHILL (LOT N 2) • 1 1 3 1 S F BLIU INC TO LSTOY ESTATES .~.`nr~:.in Rancho Cucamonga, California 1L.8111 HIMM fA11811)111d1~ D aC300] 01179IeU BT7167f3 C~ A-6 KT6V GROUPS;.; ® r. 3•~ LNY 1001lH AAII ]A ]OM r '- :sI < ~~ ~{ Y Y ® g C G 3 9~ ~~ x .i%^ 1 V' CONCEPTUAL P L O O R PLAN 2 UPHILL (LOT 9 N 3 AND M 10) • 3 3 6 7 5 F aLeA 1NC T O L S T O Y ESTATES Icr4 ~5,,,~ _,~:a' ~~~~ Rancho Cucamonga, California ~"'•' •~~'~-' T6 0~1 ffIAM IAI OM YLflit LTOT ]eef~M AMI fA fCM D RC300I 0111!/f UaTTlf Sf3 n~ ~~ ~_ b N ~~~ >~,~ C O N C E P T U A L F LOO R P L A N 2 U P H I L L ( LOT S N 3 AND N 10 )- S 16 7 S P eLDA I T O L S T O~ E STATE S KT6Y GROUPI ... 'S~'7,^? r~.or~ Rancho Cuca ga, California ~ ~-' f6 Oal u Onl Y1+w croT ~w vlf. •as/ D RC100! 011 f/lURTTI{!fi ~ s ~ m x i E, C~ lJ~ HLM INC. r ]t nr ~.~ r DI..I, n wns R eM YIAM 1AI erl MIN A-16 KT6Y~T ~~.•~ e CTOr ]MHN M11 ]1r ]MI CONCEPTUAL P L O O R PLAN I X UPHILL (LOT M 1) • 4 6 3 3 S F Seale" 1/1'el'•D" T O L S T O Y ESTATE S Reecho Cucamonga, California DRC3007 01179/lVDTTI{393 n J n 0 ~a~~~ ]u u C O N C E P T U A L FLOOR PLAN I X UPHILL (LOT • 4) • 4 6 3 3 S F 9c~le' 1/4'=1'-D' BLaw IN T O L S T O Y~E S T A T E S SRO-~.~ Rancho C u c a r~ g a, C a l i f o r n i a Yn.OM OM ~ DRC300] 011 /OU aTT16]93 A-17 ® KT6Y GROl1P~~; <NY lOYN, ~ fT >OM C , Q 55 8 E5 ~° N @'~ FY^ t~: ~ Y; •. V: •~ x ~~~~ ~ ® ~ TEA s' 0 "o BLBA I~ MKAeVY V eft G T6 eel 0/1 waU A-27 ® KT6Y GROUP,.. C eiOY 1C01~ ]f ]YM CONCEPTUAL P L O O R PLAN 2 DOWNHILL (L O T M 6) • 3 3 6 7 S P Seale' 1/4'vi'•0' TOLSTOY~STATES Rancho Cucam ga, California DaC]007 011] IlU BTT16ff] l.J l.~J ~~ ,~ ,~ C. , ~ ~J~" ~~ Cb (Y ELaA [N~ M M •~i r or<u fi.eM~ OfM ~IM1~ A-J2 KT6 OUPf ~;e it 3":.: ClV1Y ]OCHM ]fi fON CONCEPTUAL FLOOR PLAN 2 DOWNHILL (LCIi M7)- ssYUZS r Sole" 1/4°el'•o' TO LSTOY~STATES Rancho Cucam a, California D^C3003 01139/eU 0771659] ~~ N_ 6eooeA Pleor..f... lsD u C O N C H P T U A L FLOOR PLAN 2 DOWNHILL (L O T A 7) • 5 3 9 0 S F Scale" 1/4"=1'•0" aLSAINC TO LSTOY ESTATES r~.~uwm Rancho Cucamonga, Caiif ornia 11DL OM Yiff» 9~ effl rs0 DAC3007.01139/OU BS716393 L~ A-33 KT6Y GROUP,, :; ~,.:.. 3'... Crt1Y f00Hf1 Apll » fOM x y" ~_ J Pint Plain Ara 109t u CONCEPTUAL FLOOR PLAN 1 DOWNHILL (LOT M e) - 1 0 0 8 S F ScRle' 1/4'=1'•0' ~.IN TO LSTO~ESTATES ~~ ~~ Rancho Cuca ga, California DRC100I 01119/! V ^TT163f3 A-37 KT6 OUPr ~:~ cxoT ~m>ti ~ n, yew N 4 '' ~ E ~~"t~ `/ u `J ~~ ~~ >i dz ; x Yi ~~ $ Y ® ~ ~~ ~ai 00 , Y~o•L ® R Y E~C`~~~~ ~-15~~ ~ ~ ~ LQZ ~~ 4 ~:,f ~ ~•~;,i ; ~~ ~ • • • ~n~~.~~ ~~~-~~~ c,c~~3 ~~ ~~ r:~•i x o:,i x Yx L 8 Y ® ~ N 2 J _Q y ~~~ 9u ~ C O N C A P T U A L F L O O A PLAN I X UPHILL (LOT i 11) • 4 6 3 3 S P Scale' 1/4'=1•-D' ;,~A,°' TO LSTO~ESTATES r~~ Rancho Cuca ga, California msw .><ew.r..~ DaC1001 01119/lU BTT163f1 A-08 KT Ol1P/m..• ® r~ -^"=. lieY f00H 1 H. ]CM x ~~ aLBA INc r w •rr r~ r o`.~ a wra ltd 0~1 YF~ fAi Orl ~ PLAN 3 UPHILL (LOT M 1 ) T O L S T O Y ESTATE S Rancho Cucamonga, California Da C3907 01179/OU BTT16393 s A-5 KT6Y~ clot aeea~s~ ww~~ n, ,es, ROOF PLAN 'A' o g:~ Q ~ ~~ ~: , z Y: ~L $ Y ® ~ ., ~ O N 0 e ° ° ~ F ~ ~= a 14 u .. VJ 0. '~ o ~' o z a a P n X d m Y Wo F~ F~~ ti ~ e W „~ ~o ~ m ;, u e ~I 7 ~ yU~ 0 a o ~~ v E+ a m a i t z iii b z <5 ~o a ~ m 0. O O C ~ , fl ~~- ~(I x l~ I~ , C~ PLAN 1 DOWNHILL (LOT N S ) TO L Reecho STOY~ES Cucam ga, TATES California oac~oo~ oll nasT rueu A-26 KTfdY GROUP, ~;•, _. aTOx fae» ~ ffi aew AOOF PLAN'A' ~~ x ~, r~` n • 81aA INC. IY R A~~ M~ r Oa..~ d wYn 11G 0~1 tlH01 IAI OM NFIu i PLAN 1 DOWNHILL (LOT M 8 ) T O L S T O Y ESTATE S Rancho Cucamonga, California DAC]00f 011]f/6U aT71639f A-41 KT6Y GROUP~;..• L= ~ ..-.- C10Y 9CUS~M AMI M f001 R 00 P P LAN'C' Scale' 1/8'=l'•D" i' . ° z <m '~ u a u m w 0 O d ~\ i~ / ~ \ O l `/ ~X~iB~~ ~-S ~. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS . 8 00 p m Donald Granger April 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16592-ELBAINC -A residential subdiwsion of 11 single-family lots on 7 59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, and on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road -APN 1061-561-05 Related Files Development Review DRC2003-01139, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075, Minor Exception DRC2004-00076 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00240 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01139-ELBAINC - Thedesign review of bwlding elevations and detailed site plan for 11 single-family lots on 7 59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, and on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road -APN 1061-561-05 Related Files Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075, Minor Exception DRC2004-00076 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00240 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration Pre-Aoolication Review The Planning Commission conducted aPre-Application Review on May 28, 2003, and provided the following direction to the applicant House product shall be architecturally compatible with the historic Demens-Tolstoy home • The design of perimeter walls is critical to the overall protect design (view opportunities to the Demens-Tolstoy home and use of compatible materials) Lot 5 should have asingle-story house, in order to preserve the views from the Demens- Tolstoy home Existing, mature trees should be retained and integrated into the protect The overall concept of the 11-lot subdivision was acceptable Attached are the Planning Commission minutes for DRC2003-00240 dated May 28, 2003 Desion Parameters This awkwardly shaped site surrounds the historic landmark Demens-Tolstoy Ranch House The protect site has native grades that average 10 percent, 50 feet of fall from the north boundary to the south boundary of the subdivision, and drams to the southeast The site is bounded on the east by Archibald Avenue, to the south by Hillside Road, to the west by future Tolstoy Ranch Road, and to the north by a subdivision under construction The site is surrounded by residential uses to the east, across Archibald Avenue, and future single-family residences to the north, south, and west All properties to the north, south, east, and west are zoned Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) The proposed protect consists of four floor plans that range in square footage from 4,008 square feet to 5,390 square feet Architectural styles include Country Victorian, Spanish, and Craftsmen The project site is located within the Hillside Overlay District, which regwres architectural design . techniques that minimize the amount of grading and allow the house to follow the natural grades The protect has been designed so that ali floor plans have stepped pads with an overall elevation change of 3 feet, thus meeting the design goals of the Hillside Overlay District There are 10 mature Oak trees that have been evaluated by an arbonst that are viable candidates for relocation The 10 Oak trees will be relocated into the front yards of the proposed subdivision The Community Trail along Hillside Road, from Tolstoy Ranch Road east to Archibald Avenue, and along Archibald ~ ~(~-L6zT ~~~ C ~ fl ~~ DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16592 AND DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC . April 20, 2004 Page 2 Avenue north from Hillside road to the north boundary of the subdivision, wdl be installed with the project A single-story house has been plotted on Lot 5, thereby preserving views from the Demens- Tolstoyhome Staff Comments The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion Major Issues The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this protect 1 Subdivision -The proposed layout creates awkward side yard to rear yard orientations between lots that are problematic from the standpoint of complying with the City's standard of 70-foot setback between horse corrals and neighbors' house The following location violates the standard Lot 1 -The Plan 2A house is only 23 96 feet from the side property line (which is the rear property line of the lotto the north), therefore, would preclude horse keeping on the neighbors' lot, which would be a violation of Code A solution is to plot a Plan 3 instead (similar to Lot 2) or eliminate Lot 1 Architecture -The Development Code regwres 360-degree architectural treatment to all • elevations Although the proposed architectural styles are appropriate to the surrounding area, the elevations should be enhanced in order to adequately convey Country Victorian, Spanish, and Craftsmen themes Also, materials and architectural features found on the front elevations should be carried to the side and rear elevations Staff suggests that the following enhancements be made Plan 2, Country Victorian The elevations do not incorporate features that are typical of a County Victorian theme (shingle siding, spindlework, etc) The plan should be modified to represent Country Victorian architecture, or renamed Country Ranch The proposed elevations should be modified to include additional wood siding on the side and rear elevations, and the staked stone should be carned up the entire columns at the balcony on the rear elevation Plan 2, Spanish All elevations should receive additional enhancement, such as stucco recesses, wrought iron, and awnings Plan 2, Craftsmen The elevations should be modified to include additional shingle siding to the side and rear elevations, and the staked stone should be carved up the entire columns at the balcony on the rear elevation Plan 3, Country Victorian The elevations do not incorporate features that are typical of a County Victorian theme (shingle siding, spindlework, etc) The plan should be modified to represent Country Victorian architecture, or renamed Country Ranch The proposed elevations should be modified to include additional wood siding on the left and rear elevations, and the staked stone should be carved up the entire columns at the balcony on the left elevation • Plan 1, Craftsmen The elevations should be modified to include additional shingle siding on the side and rear elevations Plan 1, Country Victorian The elevations do not incorporate features that are typical of a County Victorian theme (shingle siding, spindlework, etc) The plan should be DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16592 AND DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC April 20, 2004 • Page 3 modified to represent Country Victorian architecture, or renamed Country Ranch The proposed elevations should be modified to include additional wood siding on the left and rear elevations 3 Along the east property line of Lot 5 and the south property lines of Lots 3 and 4, two types of walls/fenang are proposed a 6-foot high split-face wall and 6-foot tubular steel fencing In order to provide continwty of design with the Tolstoy historical home, both types of fenang should be modified to include 6-foot high river rock pilasters at the comers and 75-100 feet on the center Secondary Issues Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues 1 A 6-foot high tubular steel view fence is proposed along the south property line of Lots 5-8 adtacent to the Community Trial along Hillside Road For privacy and public view purposes, a 6-foot high split-face wall should be constructed with aver rock pilasters The pilastes should be placed at the rear corner of each lot Policv Issues The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion 1 All interior private yard slopes are regwred to be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs, and one tree per 150 square feet of area 2 River rock shall be real, or native fieldstone maybe used Stone veneers are not permitted 3 Provide decorative pavement on driveways Decorative driveways shall have variation throughout the subdivision 4 No wood fenang is allowed Construct block walls between homes (i a along interior side and rear property line) for permanence, durability, and design consistency 5 Access gates to rear yards should be constructed of a material more durable than wood Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned prior to scheduling for Planning Commission Desian Review Committee Action Members Present Fletcher, Stewart, Fong Staff Planner Donald Granger At the meeting, the applicant presented revised drawings which satisfied the Ma1or and Secondary Issues The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval with the following conditions . 1 In order to meet the 70-foot separation between dwelling units and corrals on adtacent properties, a Plan 3 shall be plotted on Lot 1, thereby maximizing the distance between a dwelling unit on Lot 1 and the north property line x~~~~ ~ z ~ , S~ ~3 DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16592 AND DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC April 20, 2004 Page 4 2 The applicant presented revised elevations at the meeting which satisfied the Committee and the Development Code's regwrementfor360-degreearchitecture The Committee approved the revised elevations presented at the meeting, noting the following specifics • Plan 2, Country Ranch The proposed elevations shall include wood siding on the side and rear elevations, and the staked stone shall be carved up the entire columns at the balcony on the rear elevation Plan 2, Spanish The side and rear elevations shall include wrought iron, window boxes shutters, and awnings Plan 2, Craftsmen The elevations shall include additional shingle siding to the side and rear elevations, and the staked stone shall be carried up the entire columns at the balcony on the rear elevation • Plan 3, Country Ranch The proposed elevations shall include wood siding on the left and rear elevations, and the staked stone shall be carried up the entire columns at the balcony on the left elevation • Plan 1, Craftsmen The elevations shall be modified to include shingle siding on the side and rear elevations Plan 1, Country Ranch The elevations shall include wood siding on the left and rear elevations 3 In order to provide continwty of design with the Tolstoy histoncal home, the split-face wall shall be modified to include 6-foot high aver rock plasters at the corners and 75 to100 feet on the center along the east property line of Lot 5 and the south property lines of Lots 3 and 4 The final design shall be subtect to City Planner review and approval A 6-foot high split-face wall should be constructed with river rock pilasters along the south property Imes of Lots 5 to 8 adtacent to the Community Trial along Hillside Road The pilasters shall be placed at the rear corner of each lot Final design shall be subtect to City Planner review and approval ~1C~R~TS iii ~ ~ ~ ~~ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2004, @ 6:00 PM RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION AGENDA ROLL CALL. X Carlson X _ Fletcher X Henderson X _ Jarek X Karraa II. NEW BUSINESS A .. McPhail P ~, Mitchell "'"'Resigned Dickey (Altemate) X _ Stewart (Alternate) X Zupke (Alternate) A ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16592 - ELBA INC - A residential subdivision of 11 single-family lots on 7 59 acres of land within the Very Low Residential Distnct (1-2 dwelling units peracre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, and on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road - APN 1061-561-05 Related Files Development Review DRC2003-01139, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075, Minor Exception DRC2004-00076, and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00240 ACTION: The Committee reviewed the protect and directed staff and the applicant to research several areas that present design challenges, and find solutions that meet the City's Trail Guidelines. The Committee indicated the project did not need to return to the Trails Committee if there is a timing issue, but directed staff and the applicant to consider design changes as follows• 1. The Committee indicated that a solid, decorative wall matching the proposed split-face wall adjacent to the landscape area m the Community Trails wall, located on Archibald Avenue (Lot 4), would be more appropriate and necessary for screening and privacy purposes adjacent to the Community Trail on Hillside Avenue 2. The Committee directed staff to explore alternative trail designs for the • north-south Local Feeder Trail located immediately east of Lot 1. The Committee suggested that alternative trail alignments ("S"curve), which are TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA April 14, 2004 Page 2 more aligned with the natural contours, be considered by the applicant and presented to the Grading and Design Review Committees 3. The Committee directed staff to research methods to reduce the amount of erosion that will occur m the north-south local trail immediately east of Lot 1. A possible solution, including use of water bars, is not a preferred solution. 4. The Committee directed staff and the applicant to explore ways to plot the corrals adjacent to the Local Feeder Trails. It was noted that trail-adjacent corral areas with a different configuration of 12 feet by 48 feet, instead of 24 feet by 24 feet, would be acceptable and preferable to the use of graded access ramps. 5. Where tubular steel fencing is used, the pickets shall be at a maximum of 4 inches on center, with a continuous concrete mow strip. 6. Provide Feeder Trail 20 feet to 15 feet Transition Vehicle Gate with City Standard "Unauthorized Vehicles Prohibited" signs and side step through for horse access, at the two local trail access points on Tolstoy Ranch Road and Archibald Avenue, per City Standard Drawing No. 1006-B. 7. Provide a 5-foot, double solid non-wood gate (10-foot total width) at each trail access location to the horse corral area. 8 Install trail improvements per City Standard Drawing No. 1002-A (Reverse Frontage Parkways) for the Community Trail on Hillside Road, and per City Standard Drawing No. 1003 (Side Area Parkways) for the Community Trail on Archibald Avenue. 9. Provide Private Parkway Single Gates, per City Standard Drawing No. 1008, for the four lots that have direct access to the Community Trail on Hillside Road. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None was received IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adtourned at 5 50 p m ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (Part 1 -Initial Study) City d Rancho Cucamonga (Please type or print clearly using ink Use the tab key to move from one line to the next Ilne ) planning Orrlsan (909) 477.2750 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. fhe appllca~ rnformahon Please note that rt rs the responsibility of the applrcarrt to ensure that 9w11 not be evadable to perform work required to provide mrssrng Applrcabon Number for the prgect toro~whrch this form pertains Tentative tract # 16592 ~j~l~~/~"~ ~ ~~~1 ~ ~C'i ~W 3 col ('3 9 Protect Tine Tolsto Ranch Estates Name 8 Address of prged owner(s) Elba Inc 910 N Amelia Ave ,San Dimas, CA 91773 Name & Address of developer or protect sponsor Same aS above Contact Person & Address Jose h Bashoura 910 N Amelia Ave ,San Dimas, CA 91773 Name & Address of person prepanng this form (if different from above) Same as above n r (909)437-3084 m doc Page 1 of 9 C t 0 ~'~" Created on 11/1112003 10 17 AM ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ • Information +ndicated by an astensk (') rs not n'Qu+red of nonconstrucbon CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff '1) Provde a full scale (8-12 x 11) copy o(the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which +nGudes the protect sde, and +ndicate the site boundanes 2) Provide a set of color photographs that show representet~ve views into the site /rom the north, south, east and west, views +nto and fromme>~ ~P~ e ~ P ~n~ eban~^f'e ~ i+ phorog~raph rosentatrve views of significant features 3) Pro/act Location (dascnbe) The 8-acre ro is located at the northwest comer of Hillside 8 Archibald surroundin the Demens-Tolsto Hlstonc home 4) Assessors Parcel Numbers (attach add+GOnal sheet +f necessary) 'S) Gross Site Area (adsq ft ) '6) Nef Site Area (total sde srze minus area of pubbc streets 8 Proposed ded~cahons) 7) Descnbe any proposed general Plan amendment or zone change which would affect the Protect site (attach add+honal sheet dnecessary) 8) Indude a descnpbon of all permits which w+ll be necessary from Nie City of Rancho Cucamonga end other governmental agenaes m order to fulty implement the protect Gradin ,tree removal, demolition and construction g) Descnbe the phys+cal setting o(the s+te es d exists before the protect including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, dra+nage courses, and scenic aspects Descnbe any exsting shudures on sRe (mcludmg age and condrbon) and the use of the shu ~resi etta~ahhydrologic studies, significant features descnbed In addition, pte all sources of information G e , g o9 b+otic and archeolog+cal surveys, traffic studies) The site slopes from the northern boundary to the southem boundary The existing elevaton along the 1917 ft and falls to elevation 1894 1061-561-05 of continues to fall to elevation 1865 at the southem bounds of the ro at Hillside Road The site is covered with native vegetation and trees Refer to the attached artronst report for more details ~~ En~ronmentallnfofortn doc Page 2 of 9 ~ t ^ ~ Created on 11111!2003 10 17 AM the ve etaUon and trees old old sI nlficance and well be demolished 10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the sde Cite all sources of rnformahon (books, published reports and oral history) The sde surrounds the historic Demens-Tolsto home which is a local landmark As per the cltys websde, "Captain Peter Demens came to the lamosa Colony In 1891 and bought the Ranch house at the northwest comer of Hillside and Arohlbald A successful businessman and citrus farmer , Ca t Demens was Instrumental In bnn In a railwa line Into the area " 11) Describe any nose sources and them levels that now affect the sde (arroraR, roadway noise, etc) and how they wrll affect proposed uses 12) Describe the proposed pro/ect rn detail This should provide an adequate dascnphon of the sde in terms of ukimate use that wrll result/torn the proposed pro/ect Indicate d there are proposed phases for development the extent of devebpment to occur with each phase, and the andapated completron of each increment Attach adddronal sheet(s) if necessary There are no ro sail hash See attached Pro ed Descri tlon for details EnwronmentallnfoFOrm doc Page 3 of 9 ~ , ^ ('1/~ Created on 111112003 10 17 AM 13) Descnbe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cukural, hlstoncal, or scenic aspects Indicate the type of land use (residenbal, commeroial, etc ), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, depaMnent stores, etc) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc ) North Vacant land with a ro sail tract of 15 sin le fain!! residential East Archibald Ave/Sin le fame residentlaUDemens-Tolsto historic home West Vacant land,nahve v etabon and trees South Hillside Road/proposed tract of 21 single family resldentiaUDemens-Tosltoy hlstonc home 14) Will the proposed pro/ect change the pattern, scale or character of the surrounding general area of the pro/ect~ Yes The proposed protect will convert the vacant native vegetation Into a residential community 15) nose levels a/fect adhacent properties and nsde usese What methods o~soundproofing a2 proposed~wdl these Short term noise will be enerated b construction active .Lon term noise will be vehicular traffic accessln the site '16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees See arborlst report 17) Indicate any bodies of water (mcludmg domestic water suppbes) into which the sde drams Pa e 4 of 9 ~ , ~ ~ Created on 11/11!2003 10 17 AM EnvironmentallnfoForm doc 9 18) Indreate expected amount of water usage (See Attachment A for usage estimates) For further clanfication, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Drstnct at 987-2591 . a Resrdenbat (gaVday) 6 600 00 _ Peak use (gaUDay) 13 200 00 b Commercial/Ind (gaVday/ac) Peak use (gal/mrn/ac) 19) Indreate proposed method of sewage disposal ^ Septic Tank ®Sewer If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests If discharge to a sanitary sewage system rs proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation (See Attachment A for usage estimates) For further clarficabon, Please contact the Cucamonga County Water Drstnct at 987-2591 a Residential (gaVday) 2,970 00 b CommercraUlndustnal (gal/day/ac) RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: 20) Number of residential unds 11 Detached (mdreate range of parcel saes, mmrmum tit size and maximum lot srze Minimum lot srze 21,125 s f Maximum Lot stze 41,389 s f Avera a lot size 25,846 5 f Attached (mdreate whether units are rental or for sale units) • 21) Anbapated range of sale pnces and/or rents Sale Pnce(s) $700 000 00 to $ 900 000 00 Rent (per month) $ ~ 22) Specity number of bedrooms by unit type Sin le sto homes - 4 bedrooms Two sto homes - 5-6 bedrooms 29) Indreate anticipated household srze by unit type EnvironmentallnfoFortn doc Page 5 of 9 ~ `rte D 1 Created on 11/11/2003 10 17 AM 24) Indicate the expected number of school chrldmn who wrll be resrdmg wrthrn the pm/ed Contact the appropnate School Drstncts as shown rn Attachment 8 a Elementary b Junior High $ c Senror Hrgh 2 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS 25) Descnbe type of use(s) and ma/or function(s) of commeroral, mdustnal or rnstituhonal uses 26) Total floor area of commeroral, mdustnal, or rnshtutronal uses by type 27) Indicate hours of operation 28) Numberofemployees Total Mex~mum Shdt Time of Maximum Shdt 29) Provide breakdown of anbcipated/ob classrficabons, rndudmg wage and salary ranges, as well as an md~cation of the rate of hue for each classification (attach addr6onal sheet d necessary) 30) Est~matron o/the number of workers to be hr2d that currently rosrde rn the City `31) For commen;ral and rndustnel uses only, indicate the source, type and amount of air pollution emissions (Data should be venfied through the South Coast Arr Quality Management Orstnct at (818) 572-6283) EnvironmentallnfoFOrm doc Page 6 of 9 /`~ 1 ('1 Cl ~ Created on 11N 12003 10 17 AM • • ALL PROJECTS 32) Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the protect been contacted to determine their ability fo provide adequate service to the proposed pro/ect~ 11 so, please indicate their response Yes, water, sewer and fire services are available for the site 33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic matenals? 6ramples of hazardous and/or toxic matenals include, but are not limited to PCB's, radioactive substances, pesbades and herbirxdes fuels, als, solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases Also note underground storage of any of the above Please bst the matenals and descnbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates o/use, if known No 34) Will the proposed pro/ect involve the temporary orlong-term use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic matenals, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an inventory of all such matenals to be used and proposed method of d~sposa! The /ocabon of such uses, along wdh the storage and shipment areas, shall be shown and labeled on the appbcatwn plans No I hereby cerWy that the statements Iumrshed above and m the attached exhibds prosent the data and mformabon n~uired for adequate evaluation of ttirs protect to the best of my ebdrty, that the facts, statements, and rnformatron presented are tore and correct tot he best of my knowledge and belief I further understand that addrt~onal information maybe required to be submitted beforo an adequate eveluatron can be made by the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga Date %~- ~~- ~~ Signature -' ~~~- Tale ~n ~alr~ EnvironmentallnfoForm doc Page 7 of 9 C t ~ ~~ Created on 11/112003 10 17 AM ATTACHMENT A • Water Usage Average use per day Residential Single Faintly ApUCondo Commercialllndustrial General and Regional Commercial Neighborhood Commercial General Indusfial Industrial Park Peak Usage For all uses Average use x 2 0 Sewer Flows Residential Single Fatuity ApUCondos Commercia Ulnd ustrial General Commercial Neighborhood Commercial General Industrial Heavy Industrial 600 gal/day 400 gaUday 3,000 gal/day/ac 1,500 gaUday/ac 2,500 gaUday/ac 3,000 gaUday/ac 270 gal/day 200 gaUday 2,000 gal/day/ac 1,000 gaUday/ac 1,500 gaUdaylac 3,000 gaUday/ac • Source Cucamonga County Water District Master Plan, 6/00 J EnvvonmentallnroFOrm doc Page 8 of 9 C ~ ~ Created on 11l11I2003 10 17 AM ATTACHMENT B Contact the school distnct 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, Swte 112 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 989-8541 Cucamonga 8776 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-8942 Etiwanda 5959 East Avenue P O Box 248 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909)899-2451 High School Chaffey Hlgh School 211 West 5th Street Ontano, CA 91762 (909)988-8511 • EnwronmentallnfoFonn doc Page 9 of 9 C \ O ~ s Created on 11/11/2003 10 17 AM TENT. 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".•;~ ' ~Q ~r~, r ~,~~ . ,~,~ ;? ~~~,~ i ~;!S`~`~;'~'~' E YF~iy,~Pi~ 7 __„ I la'ii~ii~,~+„° BACKGROUND City of Rancho Cucamonga ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II Project File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 2 Related Files• Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00240 and Minor Exception DRC2004-00076 3. Description of Project TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC - A residential subdivision of 11 smgle- family lots on 7 59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, and on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road - APN 1061-561-OS DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC -The design review of bwlding elevations and detailed site plan for 11 single-family lots on 7 59 acres of land in the Very Low Residential Distract (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road, and on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road - APN 1061-561-OS 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Elba, Inc 910 North Amelia Avenue San Dimas, CA 91773 5. General Plan Designation: Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) 6 Zoning: Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) 7 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The 7 59 acre site is predominantly covered with a citrus grove, sparse vegetation and mature trees of various species A total of 116 trees qualify as Heritage Trees under the Citys Tree Preservation Ordinance The protect site has native grades that average 10 percent, and drains to the southeast The site is bounded on the east by Archibald Avenue, to the south by Hilside Road, to the west by future Tolstoy Ranch Road, and to the north by a subdivision under construction Adtacent to the site is the Demens-Tolstoy House, a local historic landmark The site is surrounded by residential uses to the east, across Archibald, and future single-family residences to the north, south and west Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division 10500 Ciwc Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Donald Granger (909) 477-2750 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g , permits, financing approval, or participation agreement)• Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 2 GLOSSARY -The following abbreviations are used in this report: EIR -Environmental Impact Report FEIR -Final Environmental Impact Report NOx -Nitrogen Oxides ROG -Reactive Organic Gases PM,o-Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB -Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD -South Coast Air Quality Management District URBEMIS7G -Urban Emissions Model ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this protect, 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 (/) Biological Resources ()Agricultural Resources (/) Cultural Resources (/) Air Quality (/) Geology and Soils ()Hazards & Waste Materials (/) Hydrology and Water Quality ()Land Use and Planning ()Mineral Resources ()Public Services (/) Noise ()Recreation ()Population and Housing () Transportationlfraffic ()Utilities/Service Systems ()Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation () I find that the proposed protect COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared (/) I find that although the proposed protect could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the protect have been made by, or agreed to, by the protect proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared () I find that the proposed protect MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is requred () I find that the proposed protect 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 protect 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 mitgation measures that are imposed upon the proposed protect, nothing further is required Rev 7/22/03 ~ , o ~3 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga . Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 3 Prepared ey d--~-dL ~ ~ ~~~ Date 3 - ~ \-o~`t/~A- Reviewed By ,!~(iV"~ Date ~/~ " '/ Rev 7/22/03 c,o ~~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 4 `r`1I `_J Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources pp g Futanaally Sigrufitant vino MiUgaoon man Significant No cl IMO 2tetl ct 1 8Ct EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. AESTHETICS. Would fhe protect a) Have a substantial affect a scenic vistas O O O (/) 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, () () (/) ( ) which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area Comments• a) There are no significant vistas within or adjacent to the prolect site Although the site is bordered to the east by Archibald Avenue, a view corridor according to General Plan Exhibit III-15, the protect has been designed with only one lot that has frontage on Archibald Avenue Additionally, the one lot that has frontage on Archibald has been . designed as a flag lot that has access off an interior street, and the house is setback 65 feet from the Archibald Avenue curb face The prolect will have no impact on the view corridor b/c) Design review is required prior to approval City standards require the developer to underground existing and new utility lines and facilities to minimize the unsightly appearance of overhead utility lines and utility enclosures in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No 87-96, unless exempted by said Resolution The protect site contains 116 heritage trees The applicant has filed a Tree Removal Permit to remove all trees, except for 5 of the Coast Live Oak trees, which will remove a substantial scenic resource and substantially alter the site's visual character There are no historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga The mitigation measures listed under Biological Resources 4 e below will reduce impact to less-than-significant levels Tolstoy Ranch Road d) The prolect will create new light and glare because the site is currently vacant The design and placement of light fixtures will be shown on site plans which require review for consistency with City standards that requires shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare Lighting will be selected and located to confine the area of illumination to within the prolect site The impact is not considered significant Rev 7/22/03 ~ , o ~s Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga • Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 5 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources pp g Faem,elly Sigificant wnn MNgaeon Than Significant No I act Inco ra[etl I act 1 M 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the pro/ect a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or () () (/) ( ) 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 uses 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 uses Comments• a) The easterly portion of the 7 59 acre site is designated as Prime Farmland and the westerly portion designated as Unique Farmland according to the State of California Department of Conservation, Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program The site is predominantly a citrus orchard, however, fruit and nut bearing trees do not qualify as Heritage Trees under the Citys Tree Preservation Ordinance This infill site is bounded • on the east by Archibald Avenue, to south by Hillside Road, to west by future Tolstoy Ranch Road, and to the north by an approved subdivision Adjacent to the site is the Demens-Tolstoy House, a local historic landmark The 7 59 acre site is surrounded by residential uses to the east, across Archibald, and future single-family residences to the north, south and west There are approximately 1,300 acres of Pnme 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 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 7 59 acre site is predominantly a citrus orchard, and is also covered with sparse vegetation and mature trees of various species The orchard has not been commercially harvested for many years The site is bounded on the east by Archibald Avenue, to the south by Hillside Road, to the west by future Tolstoy Ranch Road, and to the north by an approved subdivision Adjacent to the site is the Demens-Tolstoy House, a local historic landmark The 7 59 acre site is surrounded residential uses to the east, across Archibald, • and future single family residences to the north, south and west The nearest agricultural use is more than 75 mile from the project site Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated Rev 7/22/03 l~ ~ ~ ~~Q Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 6 Liss man Signlfcant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources PP g Potentially Sign,ficanl wnn FLUgallon man Sigru(cant No I n Irko ratetl I act I an 3 AIR DUALITY. Would the pro/ect 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 protected air quality violation c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of () () () (/) any criteria pollutant for which the protect 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 obtectionable 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 protect is consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated b) During the construction phases of development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions In addition, fugitive dust would also be generated during grading and construction activities While most of the dust would settle on or near the protect site, smaller particles would remain in the atmosphere, increasing particle levels within the surrounding area Construction is an on-going industry in the Rancho Cucamonga area Construction workers and equipment work and operate at one development site until their tasks are complete They then transfer to a different site where the process begins again Therefore, the emissions associated with construction activities are not new to the Rancho Cucamonga area and they would not violate an air quality standard or worsen the existing air quality in the region Nevertheless, fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management Distract (SCAQMD) on a protect-specific basis Therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. Contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification 2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected Rev 7/22/03 C ~ ~~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 7 Less Than SiBrvficant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources pp g Poten4aily S,ervfiwnt wm, hUUBaOOn man Significant No I act Irco tad I atl I ad equipment use Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated material In accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. 6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water t]uality Control Board [RW~CB]) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 7) Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PMip emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, short-term construction air quality emissions would remain significant as noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 6) Based upon on the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 5 6-4 of the General Plan FEIR, Nox, ROG, and PM,o would exceed SCAQMD thresholds for significance, Rev 7/22/03 C Z/ ~~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 8 Less Than Signdmant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources pp g l olentially signNCant With MnigaLOn Than Sigmhcant No I ad Inco orated I acl I acl therefore, would all be cumulatroely significant if they cannot be mitigated on a protect basis to a level less than significant 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 In the long-term, development consistent with the General Plan would result in significant operational vehicle emissions based upon on the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 5 6-4 of the General Plan FEIR, therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a protect basis to a level less than significant The following mitigation measures shall be implemented 10) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters. 11) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, the General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in operational emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Councl c) 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 protect proposed is consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large The SCAQMD identifies the following as sensitive receptors long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic facilities According to the SCAQMD, protects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within 1/4 mde of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401 According to the SCAQMD, protects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within 1/4 mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401 The protect site is located within 1/4 mile of a sensitive receptor residences surrounding the site Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan During construction, there is the possibility of fugitive dust to be generated from grading the site The mitigation measures listed under b) above will reduce impact to less-than-significant levels e) Typically, the uses proposed do not create obtectionable odors No adverse impacts are anticipated Rev 7/22/03 I Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 9 Lew man Significant Lew Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Sign,M1Cant Willi Mitigahon Than Significant No I act Inco ratetl I ct I ect 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or O O O (~) 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 () () () (`~) 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) Intertere 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 U (~) O ( ) protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat O O O (~) Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan Comments: a) The protect site is located in an area developed with residential uses The site has been previously disrupted during construction of infrastructure and surrounding residential developments According to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5 3 of the General Plan FEIR, the protect site is not within an area of sensitive biological resources, therefore, development wail not adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals due to the fact that the protect is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Plan b) The protect site is located in an urban area with no natural communities No riparian habitat exists on site, meaning the protect will not have any impacts c) No wetland habitat is present on site As a result, protect implementation would have no impact on these resources d) The matority of the surrounding area has been or is being developed, thereby disrupting any wildlife corridors that may have existed No adverse impacts are anticipated Rev 7/22/03 C , fl \~J initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 10 Less man Sgrnhcant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Poteneelly Significant WiN MM1lgation Than Significant No I act Inco omteC I act Im act e) There 116 trees from six different species on the protect site that qualify as Heritage Trees under the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance Tree species include the following Blue Gum, California Pepper, Coast Live Oak, Evergreen Ash, Elderberry and Spanish Dagger All of the trees were evaluated by a certified arborist for health and the viability of relocation According to arborist, 105 trees are not suitable candidates for relocation due to one or more of the following reasons decline in health, large pockets of decay, large diameter deadwood, drought conditions, presence of large diameter dead limbs, danger of limb collapse or branch shear, trunk decay, poor form and physiological decline and structural decline, and lack of maintenance However, 10 Coast Live Oaks are in good physiological condition and demonstrate outstanding form There are an additional 20 Eucalyptus trees within 5 feet of the protect that will be affected during grading of the site The following mitigation measures shall be implemented 1) The 10 Coast Live Oaks, numbers 17a, 18, 19, 22, 24, 36, 38, 39, 40 and 89, shall be preserved on-site by relocation. The trees shall be identified and tagged prior to commencing grading. The 10 Coast Live Oaks shall remain side-boxed for a minimum of 120 days. After 120 days, the Oaks shall be bottom boxed using tunneling techniques. The trees shall receive on-going maintenance during the construction period and for a minimum of 3 years after being replanted The trees shall be replanted into an area where they can be maintained free from other landscape elements within the project. No sprinkler over-spray can be allowed to the trees. After side-boxing and after replanting, the roots shall be inoculated with micchorizae. The developer shall submit a 3-year maintenance care program, prepared by an arborist, prior to issuance of permits. The developer shall enter into apre-paid 3-year maintenance contract The developer shall record access rights onto private property with the final map for maintenance of these Oak trees. The developer shall provide written disclosure of the requirement to preserve these Oak trees, including a copy of this mitigation measure and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Chapter 19.08, to each prospective buyer prior to accepting a cash deposit on any affected lot. The disclosure format shall be approved by the City Planner prior to final map recordation. 2) The 68 Eucalyptus globulous 'Blue Gum' shall be replaced at a 1:1 ratio, minimum 15-gallon size, Eucalpytus Maculata 'Spotted Gum' species. The Eucalyptus Maculata shall be planted in a 330 foot by 680-foot grid pattern (i.e., generally along site perimeter). The replacement plantings may follow any portion of this grid, provided the total length of on-site windrows meets or exceeds the minimum length required. Final design of windrows shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. 3) The use of pier footings for walls and aeration tubes shall be implemented during grading of the project site in order to minimize the impact of grading on the 20 Eucalyptus trees located near the north property line on the Tolstoy parcel. The protect 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 C, o ~o~ Rev 7/22/03 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 11 Liss Than Significant Lass Issues and Su ortn Information Sources pp g Potentially Significant wren MNgabon Tnan Significant No I act Inco ratatl I act I acM 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the protect 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 significance of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064 5~ c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological () (/) () ( ) resource or site or unique geologic feature d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred () () () (/) outside of formal cemeteries Comments• a) The protect site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource° per the standards of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2 24 (Historic Preservation) Adtacent to the site is the Demens/Tolstoy House, a designated local landmark The protect has been designed to not affect the Demens/Tolstoy house A Cultural Resources Assessment (Archaeological Associates, February, 2004) was pertormed to identify all potentially significant cultural, historical and archaeological resources The report reviewed historical records, literature, and archives No prehistoric or historic resources of any kind were discovered during the course of the investigation There will be no impact b) Adtacent to the site, at the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Hillside Road, is the Demenslrolstoy House, a designated local landmark At one time the protect site was part of the historic Demens/Tolstoy Estate A Cultural Resources Assessment (Archaeological Associates, February, 2004) was pertormed to identify all potentially significant cultural, historical and archaeological resources The report reviewed historical records, literature, and archives Afield reconnaissance survey was conducted by walking a series of parallel transects across the protect site Additional meandering transects were conducted around the sheds, carriage house and dead citrus grove No prehistoric or historic resources of any kind were discovered during the course of the investigation Although the report found no significant historic structures, the protect site does contain a carriage house The carriage house's historic integrity has been lost because of significant alterations inside and out The presence of a carriage house and a small forge may indicate the presence of buried features (trash pits, privy toilets, etc ) The report recommends that a qualified archaeologist be present during grubbing and grading of the property The mitigation measures listed below shall be implemented There are no known archeological sites or resources recorded on the protect site, however, the Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native Americans according to the General Plan FEIR (Section 511) Construction activity, particularly grading, soil excavation and compaction, could adversely affect or eliminate existing and potential archaeological resources The following mitigation measures shall be implemented 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve Rev 7/22/03 1 O \ ~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 12 Less Than SignOicant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Significant WiN Mitigation Than Signtlicant No 1 act Inco orated I act I act them for study With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage. • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines. • Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the protect area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. c) The General Plan FEIR (Section 5 11) indicates that the Rancho Cucamonga area is on an alluvial fan According to the San Bernardino County database, no paleontological sites or resources have been recorded within the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the sphere-of-influence, including the protect site, however, the area has a high sensitivity rating for paleontological resources The older alluvium, which would have been deposited during the wetter climate that prevailed 10,000-100,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, when the last "Ice Age" and the appearance of modern man occurred, may contain significant vertebrate fossils The protect site is underlain by Quaternary alluvium per General Plan Exhibit V-2, therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented 2) A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field survey of the project site. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures: Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. d) The proposed protect is in an area that has already been disturbed by development The protect site has already been disrupted by construction of infrastructure and surrounding developments/annual disking for weed abateme1nt A Cultural Resources Assessment Rev 7/22/03 C, ` ~ \~3 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 13 Less Than SiBmhcant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially $igndcant Wah MiogaLOn Than Significant No I act Intro rated I act I act (Archaeological Assoaates, February, 2004) was performed to identify all potentially significant cultural, historical and archaeological resources Afield reconnaissance survey was conducted by walking a series of parallel transects across the prolect site Additional meandering transects were conducted around the prolect site and structures (sheds and carriage house) No prehistonc or historic resources of any kind were discovered during the course of the investigation No known religious or sacred sites exist within the prolect area No adverse impacts are anticipated 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the pro/ect• 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 faulty Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42 iQ Strong seismic ground shakings () () () (~) nq Seismic-related ground failure, including O O O (~) liquefaction ro) Landshdes~ O O O (~) b) Result m substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoils O (~) O ( ) c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, () () () (~) or that would become unstable as a result of the protect, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined m Table O O O (~) 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 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 51 of the General Plan FEIR The Red Hili Fault, passes approximately 2 5 miles southwest of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately 75 miles north These faults are both capable of producing Mw 6 0-7 0 earthquakes Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7 5 earthquakes is 8 5 miles northeasterly of the site and the San Andreas, capable of up to M„, 8 2 earthquakes, is approximately 15 miles northeasterly of the site Each of these faults can produce strong Rov 7/99/03 ~ , a fly u 1~ J Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 14 Less Than Sigeufcam Lass Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potanually SignRicant Wih Mn,gebon Then Signihcanl No I aq Inro IeE I an I aM ground shaking Adhering to the Uniform Building Code will ensure that geologic impacts are less than signrficant b) The Rancho Cucamonga area is subtect to strong Santa Ana wind conditions during September to April, which generates blowing sand and dust, and creates erosion problems Construction activities may temporarily exacerbate the impacts of windblown sand, resulting in temporary problems of dust control, however, development of this protect under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established Therefore, the following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than- significant levels 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RW~CB) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCA~MD Rule 403. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM~o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. • 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM~g emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCA~MD and RW~CB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PMio emissions. 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 protect 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 51-2 Soil types onsite consist of Hanford Sandy Loam soil association according to General Plan FEIR Exhibit 5 1-3 No adverse impacts are anticipated d) The matority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the protect site, is located on alluvial sod deposits These types of soils are not considered to be expansive Soil types onsite consist of Hanford Sandy Loam Soil association according to General Pian Exhibit V-3 and General Plan FEIR Exhibit 5 1-3 These soils are typically well-drained, runoff is slow to medium, and the hazard of erosion is slight to moderate No adverse impacts are anticipated e) The protect will connect to, and be served by, the existing local sewer system for wastewater disposal No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal is proposed • Rev 7/22/03 ~ , ~ `~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 15 Lass Than Siptuficant less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially $pnifieant With MiagaaM Than s,gnincam No I an Into ated I act 1 act 7, HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the pro/ect a) Create a sigmficant hazard to the public or the O O O (f) environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the O O O (~) environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment c) Emrt hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or O O O (~) 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 bst of O O U (~) hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962 5 and, as a result, would it create a sigmficant hazard to the public or the environment e) For a protect 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 protect result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the protect area f) For a protect within the vicinity of a pnvate airstnp, O O O (~) would the protect result in a safety hazard for people residing or working m the protect area g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an O O O (~) adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan h) Expose people or structures to a significant nsk of O O O (`~) loss, intury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adtacentto urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands~ Comments• a) The protect will not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition that is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive that any other in the state The City has adopted a Standardized Emergency Management System Multi-Hazard Functional Plan to respond to chemical emergencies Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less than significant No adverse impacts are expected b) The proposed protect does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition that is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the state The City has adopted a Standardized Emergency Management System Multi-Hazard Functional Plan to respond to chemical emergencies Compliance with Federal, State, • • Rev 7/22/03 ~ t Y \ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga . Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 16 less Than S,grvficant Less Potentially W,Ih Than Issues and Supporting Information Sources Sgn,fieant Mrtiganon Sgm6cant No ~_.. .,.........,~,w ti...~r, Imoect and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials or volatile fuels will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less than significant No adverse impacts are anticipated c) There are no schools located within 1 /4 mile of the protect site The protect site is located within 75 miles of the nearest existing or proposed school Typically, single-family homes do not create obtectionable odors No adverse impacts are anticipated No impacts are anticipated d) The proposed protect 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 Protect site ~s located approximately 5 miles north of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path No impact is anticpated f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2 1/2 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits No impact is anticipated • g) The City's MultrHazard Disaster Plan, which is updated every two years, includes polices event of th t m e and procedures to be administered by the Rancho Cucamonga Fue Distnc a disaster Because the protect includes at least two points of public street access and is regwred to comply with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances, no adverse impacts are anticpated h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from awind-driven fue 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 protect site is not located within a high fue hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-7 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the protect a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requuements~ () () () (~) b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere () (/) () ( ) substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net defect 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 O O O (~) 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 C , O 1©`~- Rev 7/22/03 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga . Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 17 Less Than Sign,ficam Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially signncam Wnh Avagaoon Than Sigrvficant No I aC Irvwrporeted Inpad I act 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 maps h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures () () () (~) that would impede or redirect flood flows i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of () () () (~) loss, intury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or damp t) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow~ () () () (~) Comments• a) Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD) and will not affect water quality standards or waste discharge requirements Protect is designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems b) According to CCWD, 43 percent of the City's water is currently provided from ground water in the Cucamonga and Chino Basins CCWD has adopted a master plan that estimates demand needs until the year 2030 The proposed protect 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 The development of the site will require the grading of the site and excavation, however, would not affect the existing aquifer, estimated to be about 288 to 470 feet below the ground surface As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 9), continued development citywide will increase water needs and is a significant impact, however, CCWD has plans to meet this increased need through the construction of future water facilities The following mitigation measure shall be implemented 1) Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall be integrated into the design of the project where appropriate. Measures that may be used to minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains, precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces, diversions, runoff spreaders, • seepage pits, and recharge basins c) The protect will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff due to the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site, however, the protect 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 Rev 7/22/03 ~ 1 O \ O~ `J Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 1 S Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources PMenaally SignfiWnt With Mmgauon Than SgniLCent No I Ixo retetl I act I atl handle the flows The protect design includes landscaping of all non-hardscape areas to prevent erosion A grading and drainage plan must be approved by the Bwldmg Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits Therefore, the protect will not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site The impact is not considered signrficant d) The protect will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff due to the amount of new bwlding and hardscape proposed on a site, however, the protect will not alter the course of any stream or river All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain faciities, which have been designed to handle the flows A grading and drainage plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site No impacts are anticipated e) The protect will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff due to the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site, however, all runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows The protect will not result in substantial additional sources of polluted runoff A grading and drainage plan must be approved by the Bulding Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site No impacts are anticipated f) Grading activities associated with the construction period could result in a temporary increase in the amount of suspended solids in surtace flows during a concurrent storm event, thus resulting in surtace water quality impacts The site is more than 1 acre, therefore, is regwred to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to minimize water pollution The following mitigation measures shall be implemented 2) Prior to issuance of budding permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WOMP), including a protect description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that wdl be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable The WOMP shall identify the structural and non- structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga June 2000. 3) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, applicant shall submit to the City Engineer a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. g) The protect site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5 No adverse impacts are expected h) The protect site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5 No adverse impacts are expected Rev 7/22/03 C ', ~ \~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 19 Less Than Siprvficent Less Polen4ally Wllfi Tfia^ Issues and Supporting Information Sources Sig~uficanl AL4gaoon S~grvficant No I Inco ,atetl I act I act 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 protect site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5 No adverse impacts are expected There are no oceans, lakes or reservoirs near the protect 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 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project a) Physically diwde an established community U O O (~) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or () () () (~) regulation of an agency with turisdiction over the protect (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 conservahon plan O O O (~) or natural community conservation plan Comments• a) Tolstoy Ranch Road -The 7 59 acre site is surrounded by residential uses to the east, across Archibald Avenue, and future single-family residences to the north, south and west This protect will be of similar design and size to surrounding residential development to the north, south, west and east The protect will become a part of the larger community No adverse impacts are anticipated b) The protect site land use designation is Very Low Residential The proposed protect is consistent with the General Plan and does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection As such, no impacts are anticipated c) The protect 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 protect 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 protect is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Plan • ao„ ~i~~/ns L_ ti/ ~\O Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 20 Less man Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources PotenballY Significant With Mibgamn Than Sgnificant No i act Inco rated I act I act 10. MINERAL RESOURCES Would the pro/ect a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral O O O (~) 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 O U O (~) 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 protect result m a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in O (~) O ( ) excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive () () () (~) ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise () () () (`~) levels in the protect vicinity above levels existing without the protect d) A substantial temporary or perwdic increase in O (`~) U ( ) ambient noise levels in the protect vicinity above levels existing without the protect e) For a protect 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 protect expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive noise levels f) For a protect within the vicinity of a private airstrip, O O O (~) would the protect expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive noise levels Comments: a) The protect site is not within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Exhibit V-13 at build-out The City's Development Code requires that all industrial uses be conducted within an enclosed building, hence, no adverse operational impact to nearby commercial uses is expected The General Plan FEIR (Section 57) 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 Rev 7/22/03 ~ V ~~\ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 21 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Significant WM Mitigaeon Than Significant No I atl Into tetl I an I act 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 ar 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 may be required by the Planning Division. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning Division within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division. 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) Any perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first phase. 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 4) 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. b) The single-family homes associated with this type of protect normally do not induce ground borne vibrations As such, no impacts are anticipated c) The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic The proposed activities will not significantly increase traffic, hence, are not anticipated to increase the ambient noise levels within the vicinity of the protect d) See a) response above 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 The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2 1/2 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits No impact is anticipated • C ~ o ~\2 Rev 7/22/03 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 22 Less Than Sgmi¢ant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially S~gmfcam With MnigaUOn Than Significant No Irt'pad Inca ratetl 1 atl I act 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the prolect 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, O O O (~) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating () () () (~) the construction of replacement housing elsewhere Comments• a) The prolect 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 prolect site contains no existing housing units No adverse impact expected c) The prolect site is vacant land No impacts are anticipated 13 PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the prolect result fn substantial adverse physical impacts associated with fhe provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the constructfon of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance ob/actives for any of the public services a) Fire protectioM O O O (~) b) Police protections O O O (~) c) Schools O O O (~) d) Parks () () () (~) e) Other public facddies~ O O O (`~) Comments• a) The site, located on the east side of Archibald Avenue and on the north side of Htllside Road, would be served by a fire station located approximately 1 4 miles from the prolect site The prolect 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 Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on the prolect so no impacts to fire services will occur No impacts are anticipated b) Additional police protection is not required as the addition of the prolect will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the prolect site is within an area that is regularly patrolled Rev 7/22/03 ~ \ O ~ \~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 23 Lass man Signlfi<ant Less Issues and Su ortm Information Sources pp g PotenLally Sgmficant win Mioganon man Sigmgcent Na I an Inco mtetl I ect I act c) The Alta Loma School District and the Chaffey Joint Union High School Distract serve the protect area Both school districts have been notified regarding the proposed development A standard condition of approval will regwre the developer to pay the school impact fees Wdh this standard mitigation, impacts to the School Districts are not considered significant No impacts are anticipated d) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga The nearest park, Heritage Park, is located 7 miles west of the protect site The protect will not regwre the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any ex~stmg facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay park development fees No impacts are anticipated e) The proposed protect will utilize existing public facilities The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga The protect 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 Cumulative development within Rancho Cucamonga will increase demand for library services According to the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 9 9), the protected increase in library space under the General Plan will not meet the protected demand The General Plan FEIR identified the cumulative impact on library services as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council The proposed protect is consistent with the General Plan for which the EIR was prepared and impacts evaluated Since the adoption of the General Plan, the City has planned a new library within the Victoria Gardens regional shopping center of approximately 22,000 square feet, which is in excess of the protected need of 15,500 square feet at build-out of the City 14. RECREATION. Would the protect a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and () () () (~) regional parks or other recreational faalities such that substantial physical deterioration of the faality would occur or be accelerated b) Does the protect include recreational facilities or O O O (~) require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the enwronment~ Comments: a) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga The nearest park is located 1 mile from the protect site This protect is not proposing any new housing or large employment generator that would cause an increase in the use of parks or other recreational facilities A standard condition of approval well require the developer to pay park development fees No impacts are anticipated b) See a) response above Rev 7/22/03 ~ ~ ~ \\~ r-1 LJ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 24 less Than SignNwm less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources pp g Potenaaily SignRCant w,th Mioganon Than Sigrn(cant No I acl Inco ratetl I act I act 15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC Would fhe pro/ect a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in O O O (~) 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 O U O (`') f) Result in inadequate parking capacdy~ O O U (~) g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs O O O (~) supporting alternative transportation (e g ,bus turnouts, bicycle racks) Comments• a) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 5), continued development will contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area The proposed protect is consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated The protect is in an area that is mostly developed with street improvements existing or included in protect design The protect will not create a substantial increase in the number of vehicle taps, traffic volume or congestion at intersections The protect site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation No impacts are anticipated ~_~ b) The protect will generate approximately 13 two-way peak hour trips, which is less than 250 two-way peak hour trips for non-retail, therefore, the protect is below the threshold of the San Bernardino Congestion Management Plan (CMP) criteria for requiring a traffic impact analysis The protect is in an area that is mostly developed with all street improvements existing The protect will not negatively impact the level of service standards on adtacent arterials The protect will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site 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 Rev 7/22/03 C , o ~~S Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 25 lass man Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources PMenaally Sign,ficant Wrth Mifigaaon Than Significant No I act Inco 2tetl I act I act d) The prolect Is In an area that Is mostly developed The prolect will be required to provide street Improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site The prolect design does not Include any sharp curves or dangerous Intersections or farming uses The prolect well, therefore, not create a substantial Increase in hazards due to a design feature No Impacts are anticipated e) The prolect well be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles and well therefore not create an inadequate emergency access No Impacts are anticipated f) The prolect design has adequate parking In compliance with standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code and will therefore not create an Inadequate parking capacity No Impacts are anticipated g) The prolect design Includes, or the prolect will be conditioned to provide, features supporting transportation and vehicle trip reduction (e g ,bus bays, bicycle racks, carpool parking, etc ). 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the prolect 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 faculties or expansion of existing faculties, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects c) Require or result In the construction of new storm O O O (~) water drainage faculties or expansion of existing faculties, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects ~ d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the () () () (~) prolect 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 prolect, that It has adequate capacity to serve the project's protected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments f) Be served by a landfill wdh sufficient permitted O O O (~) capacity to accommodate the project's soled waste disposal needs g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and () () () (`~) regulations related to solid waste Comments. a) The proposed protect Is served by the Cucamonga County Water District sewer system, which has waste treated by the inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga The protect Is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater No Impacts are anticipated (~~ Rev 7/22/03 ~.- ~ ~ \\~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 26 Less man S~gndicant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially S,gmhcant w~tn MiLgation rnan Sign,hcant No I act Inco rates I act I acl b) The proposed protect is served by the Cucamonga County Water District sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which are at capacity The protect is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater No impacts are anticipated c) All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows A grading and drainage plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits The impact is not considered signficant d) The Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD) provides water treatment, storage and distribution of domestic water to Rancho Cucamonga and portions of the cities of Ontario and Fontana, and a tract in Upland The current daily water usage in the CCWD service area is 41 7 million gallons per day (mgd) Residential water use amounts to about 60 percent of the total water consumed Landscaping (public and private) is the next largest consumer of water at 20 percent Under Senate Bill 610 (SB 610), Water Supply Assessments are regwred for protects that exceed the following sizes 1) residential development of more than 500 dwelling units, 2) shipping center or business establishment employing more than 1,000 persons or having more than 500,000 square feet, 3) commercial office buildings employing more than 1,000 persons or having more than 250,000 square feet, 4) hotel or motel having more than 500 rooms, 5) industrial, manufacturing, processing plant, or industrial park housing more than 1,000 persons, occupying more than 40 acres of land, or having more than 650,000 square feet, 6) mixed use protect including one or more of the protects specified above, 7) any other protect that would demand an amount of water equivalent to or grater than the amount of water required by a 500-dwelling unit protect, and 8) any protect that accounts for an increase of 10 percent or more in the number of existing service connections for a public water system Under SB 221 a Water Supply Assessment is required when 1) a protect that is a residential development of more than 500 dwelling units, 2) a protect that accounts for an increase of 10 percent or more in the number of existing service connections for a public water system, and 3) applies to development agreements that Include such subdivision The City has determined that the protect does not meet one of the requirements, therefore, a Water Supply Assessment is not regwred The protect is served by the Cucamonga County Water Distract water system There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve this protect No impacts are anticipated e) The proposed protect is served by the Cucamonga County Water District sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which are at capacity No impacts are anticipated . f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs c , o `~-~- Rev 7/22/03 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 27 Less man Si9mhcant Less Potenhally Wrth Than Issues and Supporting Information Sources Signihcant MNgahon Signmcant No I act Inco ratetl I act Impact g) This protect compiles 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 protect 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 mator periods of California history or prehistory b) Does the protect have impacts that are individually O U O (~) limited, but cumulatively considerable ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a protect are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past protects, the effects of other current protects, and the effects of probable future protects) c) Does the protect 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) If the proposed protect were approved, then the applicant would be required to develop the site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan The 2001 General Plan was adopted along with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of build-out in the City and Sphere of Influence The City made findings that adoption of the General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to aggregate resources, prime farmland, air quality, the acoustical environment, library services, and aesthetics and visual resources Mitigation measures were adopted for each of these resources, however, they would not reduce impacts to less than significant levels As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)) These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use protects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required `.J \J Rav 7/22/03 ~ \ O \ `~ • Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 28 c) Development of the site under the proposed land use change would 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 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 protect were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the followrng 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 rewew in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply) (/) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (/) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) (/) Arbonst Report, Jim Borer, Certified Arbonst (August 25, 2003) (/) Cultural Resources Assessment, Archaeological Associates (February 9, 2004 ) Rev 7/22103 c ,a ~~~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga • To„r~f~vP Trart Mao SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Page 29 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the prolect described in this Initial Study I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures Further, I have revised the prolect 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 environmental effects would occur Applicant's Signature Date , Print Name and Title (/~i'i - Rav 7/22/03 c , o X20 • City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The followmg Negative Declarahon is being circulated for public review fn accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code Prolect File No Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 and Development Review DRC2003-01139 Public Review Period Closes May 26, 2004 Prolect Name• Tolstoy Ranch Estates Prolect Applicant• Elba, Inc Prolect Location (also see attached map) Located on the north side of Hillside Road and on the east side of Tolstoy Ranch Road-APN 1061-561-05 Prolect Description: A residential subdivision of 11 single-family lots on 7 59 acres of land m the Very Low Residential District (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) and the design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for those lots FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the protect may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the followmg fmdmg ^ The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the protect may have a significant effect on the environment ® The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but (1) Revisions in the protect plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the protect as revised may have a significant effect on the environment If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be regwred Reasons to support this fmdmg are included m the attached Initial Study The protect file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period May 2_ 6 2_ 0~4 Date of Determination Adopted By C ~ fl ~~-~ RESOLUTION NO 04-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO SUBTT16592, A SUBDIVISION OF 7 59 ACRES OF LAND INTO 11 NUMBERED LOTS IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HILLSIDE ROAD ON THE EAST SIDE OF TOLSTOY RANCH ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 1061-561-OS A Rentals 1 Elba Inc filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map No SUBTT16592, as descnbed in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subiect Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application " 2 On the 26th day of May 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public heanng on the application and concluded said heanng on that date All legal prerequisites pnor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the Gty of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This Commission hereby spenfically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Rentals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above- referenced public heanng on May 26, 2004, including wntten and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby spenfically finds as follows a The application applies to property located west of Archibald Avenue and north of Hillside Road, with a street frontage of approximately 460 feet on Hillside Road and a street frontage of approximately 215 feet on Archibald Avenue, and b The property to the north of the subtect site has a recorded final map and has been mass-graded for future single-family dwelling units, the property to the south has an approved tentative map and has been mass-graded for future single-family dwelling units, the property to the east is the histonc landmark Demens-Tolstoy Ranch House and across Archibald Avenue is developed with single-family homes, and the properties to the west are vacant and are zoned Very Low Residential, and c The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detnmental to the public health, safety, or welfare or matenally in~unous to properties or improvements m the wnnity, and d The applicant conducted one neighborhood meeting to inform surrounding neighborhood residents of the proposed project and to obtain their feedback, and ~ , V \22 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC • May 26, 2004 Page 2 e The protect will install a Community Trail on the North of Hillside Road from the intersection of Tolstoy Ranch Road east to Archibald Avenue, and a Community Trail on the west side of Archibald Avenue from the intersection of Archibald Avenue and Hillside Road north to the north boundary of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592, thereby implementing the goals ofthe General Plan by obtaining trail improvements as new development is processed through the development review process, and f All lots of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 meet or exceed the Basic Development Standards for area, width, frontage, and depth 3 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above- referenced public heanng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows a The tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan and the Development Code, and b The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable speafic plans, and c The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed, and d The design of the subdrnsion is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable intury to humans and wildlife or their habitat, and e The tentative tract is not likely to cause senous public health problems, and f The design of the tentative tract will not conflict wrath any easement acgwred by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision 4 Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, togetherwith all wntten and oral reports inGuded for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the protect will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitonng Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows a That the Mitigated 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent tudgment of the Planning Commission, and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative Declaration with regard to the application b Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant environmental effects that will result if the protect is approved, all significant effects have been reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the protect which are listed below as conditions of approval ~ ~ ~Z~ PLANNING COMMISSION SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO 04-62 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 considenng the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the protect, there is no evidence that the proposed protect will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon which wildlife depends Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission dunng the public heanng, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753 5(c-1-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 subted to each and every cond~Uon set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference Planning Division 1) Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075 is hereby approved for the removal of trees for the development of the site. The applicanUdeveloper shall be required to remove and replace trees subject to Environmental Mitigation Measures, Numbers 1, 2, and 3 under Biological Resources listed below The Tree Removal Permit shall be valid for 90 days from the date of final map recordation for Tentative Trail Map SUBTT16592 or building permit issuance, whichever comes first 2) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer of comer lots wntten notice of maintaining the landscaped parkway The wntten notice shall be signed by the prospective buyer pnor to acceptance of cash deposit on the property 3) Where freestanding penmeter walls meet a slope condition, the penmeter wall shall be placed at the top of slope, behind a 1-foot bench 4) All penmeter walls and all walls exposed to public view shall be split- face 5) All intenor side and rear walls shall be of block material 6) Water bars shall be installed on the pnvate equestnan easement between Lots 1 and 2 to minimize erosion 7) Feeder Trail 20 feet to 15 feet Transition VehiGe Gate with City Standard "Unauthonzed Vehicles Prohibited" signs and side step through for horse access shall be installed at the two local trail access points on Tolstoy Ranch Road and Archibald Avenue, per City Standard Drawing No 1006-B 8) A 5-foot, double solid non-wood gate (10-foot total width) shall be installed at each trail access location to the horse corral area C \ ;~ \2`~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 4 9) Trail improvements shall be installed per City Standard Drawing No 1002-A (Reverse Frontage Parkways) for the Community Trail on Hillside Road and per City Standard Drawing No 1003 (Side Area Parkways) for the Community Trail on Archibald Avenue Enaineenna Division 1) Archibald Avenue shall be improved in accordance with City "Mayor Artenal" standards as regwred and including a) Provide curb, gutter, 9500 Lumens HPSV, streetlights, and street trees b) Prowde a Community Trail per City Standard 1003 (Side Area Parkways) c) Provide a 5-foot wide bike lane d) Prowde additional traffic signing and signage, as regwred e) No dnveway(s) shall be allowed on Archibald Avenue f) Protect or replace existing R26(s) "No Stopping" signs g) The above-regwred improvements shall be from the easterly projection of the northerly tract boundary to the intersection of Archibald Avenue and Hillside Road 2) Hillside Road shall be improved in accordance with City "Collector Street" standards as regwred and mcludmg a) Prowde curb, gutter, 5800 Lumens HPSV streetlights, and street trees b) Prowde a Community Trail per City Standard 1002-A (Reverse Frontage Parkways) c) Prowde a 5-foot wide bike lane d) Prowde additional traffic signing and signage, as required e) No dnveway(s) shall be allowed on Hillside Road f) Protect or replace existing R26(s) "No Stopping" signs g) The above-regwred improvements shall be from the intersection of Hillside Road and Tolstoy Ranch Road to the intersection of Hillside Road and Archibald Avenue ~ , o ~2s PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 5 3) Tolstoy Ranch Road shall be improved in accordance with City "Local Street" standards as required and including a) Provide a c pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, access ramps, 5800 Lumens HPSV streetlights, and street trees b) Provide traffic signing and signage, as requred c) No driveways shall be allowed on Tolstoy Ranch Road for Lots 8 and 11 d) Tolstoy Ranch Road shall have a crossfall of 1 70 percent per City Std 100-A e) Tolstoy Ranch Road shall be constructed vnth a minimum of 40- foot street easement and 26-foot wide pavement except on the frontage of Lot 1, which will transition from 40-foot easement to 30-foot easement The transition fronting Lot 1vnll be allowed only if the City is unsuccessful in obtaining the additional 10-foot wide dedication from Tract 16262 4) "A" and "B" Streets shall be improved in accordance with Gty "Local Street" standards as required and including a) Provide a c pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, access ramps, 5800 Lumens HPSV streetlights, and street trees b) Provide traffic signing and signage, as regwred c) "A"and "B" Streets shall have a crossfall of 1 70 percent per City Standard 100-A 5) The Gty is making a good faith effort to acgwre an additional 10-foot wide dedication on Tolstoy Ranch Road from the developer of Tract 16262 If the City is successful, this development v~nll provide the City an additional 10-foot wide dedication fronting Lot 1 on Tolstoy Ranch Road. 6) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergroundmg of the existing overhead utilities (telecommumcationsand eledncal, except for the 66KV electrical) on the opposite side of Archibald Avenue shall be paid to the City pnor to map approval or issuance of bwlding permits, whichever comes first The fee shall be one-half the City adopted umt amount times the length of the protect frontage 7) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergroundmg of the existing overhead utilities (telecommumcationsarid electrical, except for the 66KV electrical) on the opposite side of Hillside Road shall be paid to the City pnor to map approval or issuance of building permits, C ~ ~ ~21~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 6 whichever comes first The fee shall be one-half the City adopted unit amount times the length of the protect frontage 8) Where private local trail gradients exceed 4 percent, water bars, splash curbs, or other diversionary devices shall be used Where a downstream end of a trail meets a street, the trail shall be graded at no more than 0 5 percent for a distance of 25 feet from the right-of-way Ime to prohibit the deposit of trail surface debris onto the sidewalWstreet Provide curbside dram outlets for adjacent drainage devices 9) Grading Plan shall provide concrete swales and a minimum of two inlets and curbside dram outlets on Lots 5 through 8 10) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan (1NQMP), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and identify applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs) on the grading plan Environmental Mdigation Air Quality 1) All construction equipment shall be mamtamed m good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and mamtamed as per manufacturers' speafications Maintenance n;cords shall be available at the construction site for City venficetion 2) Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and protected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low emission mobtle construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113 Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted m SCAQMD Rule 1108 5) All construction egwpment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering c,o~2~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC • May 26, 2004 Page 7 Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended penods of time Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated sod dunng and after the end of work penods • Dispose of surplus excavated matenal in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineenng practices Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is tamed over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling Timing may vary depending upon time of yearof construction • Suspend grading operations dunng high winds (i a ,wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on sods haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means 6) The site shall be treated with water of other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 7) Chemical sod stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electnc or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipmentwhen not rn use 10) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high effiaency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters 11) All residential and commercial structures shall be regwred to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather stopping . Biological Resoun;es 1) The 10 Coast Live Oaks, numbers 17a, 18, 19, 22, 24, 36, 38, 39, 40 and 89, shall be preserved on-site by relocation The trees shall be identified and tagged poor to commencing grard-i~ng The 10 Coast Live C~t~ ~L~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 8 Oaks shall remain side-boxed for a minimum of 120 days After 120 days, the Oaks shall be bottom boxed using tunneling techniques The trees shall receive on-going maintenance dunng the construction penod and for a minimum of 3 years after being replanted The trees shall be replanted into an area where they can be maintained free from other landscape elements within the protect No spnnkler over-spray can be allowed to the trees After side-boxing and after replanting, the roots shall be inoculated with micchonzae The developer shall submit a 3- year maintenance care program, prepared by an arbonst, pnor to issuance of permits The developer shall enter into a prepaid 3-year maintenance contract The developer shall record access nghts onto pnvate property with the final map for maintenance of these Oak trees The developer shall provide wntten disclosure of the requvement to preserve these Oak trees, including a copy of this mitigation measure and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Chapter 19 08, to each prospective buyer pnor to accepting a cash deposit on any affected lot The disclosure format shall be approved by the City Planner pnor to final map recordation 2) The 68 Eucalyptus globulous 'Blue Gum' shall be replaced at a 1 1 ratio, minimum 15-gallon size, Eucalpytus Maculata 'Spotted Gum' species The Eucalyptus Maculata shall be planted in a 330-foot by 660-foot gnd pattern (i e , generally along site penmeter) The replacement plantings may follow any portion of this gnd, provided the total length of on-site windrows meets or exceeds the minimum length regwred Final design of windrows shall be subtect to City Planner rewew and approval 3) The use of pier footings for walls and aeration tubes shall be implemented dunng grading of the protect site in order to minimize the impact of grading on the 20 Eucalyptus trees located near the north property line on the Tolstoy parcel Cultural Resources 1) If any prehistonc archaeological resources are encountered before or dunng grading, the developer wdl retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropnate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga wdl Enact intenm measures to protect undesignated saes from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value Consider establishing provisions to regwre incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using theirspeGal qualities as a theme or focal point c , o ~z~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC • May 26, 2004 Page 9 Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological hentage Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse protect effects on significant, important, and unique prehistonc resources, follovng appropnate CEQA guidelines Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the protect area Submit one copy of the completed report, with onginal illustrations, to the San Bemardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving 2) A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field survey of the protect site The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide speufic recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i e , paleontological monitonng) that may be appropnate Where mitigation monitonng is appropnate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and egwpped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time dunng the interval of earth-disturbing activities Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bemardino County Museum Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions assoaated with vehicle tracking of soil off site Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction . 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM~o emissions from the site dunng such episodes ~,~ ~~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-62 SUBTT16592 -ELBA INC • May 26, 2004 Page 10 4) Chemical sod stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or mon: to reduce PM,o emissions Hydrology and Water Quality 1) Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall be integrated into the design of the protect where appropnate Measures that may be used to minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains, pre-cast concrete lattice blocks and bncks, terraces, diversions, runoff spreaders, seepage pits, and recharge basins 2) Pnor to issuance of budding permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WOMP), inGuding a protect descnption and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm dram system to the maximum extent practicable The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2000 3) Pnor to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storrs Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board Evidence that this has been obtained (i e , a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit 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 monitonng as specified in Development Code Section 17 02 120 Monitonng at other times may be required by the Plamm~g Dvision Said consultant shall report their findings to the Plamm~g Dwision within 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Plamm~g Division If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction actroities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted C , o ~3~ ~_ J • r1 U PLANNING COMMISSION SUBTT16592 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 11 RESOLUTION NO 04-62 3) Any penmeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in the first phase 4) Haul truck delrvenes 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 tnps (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 6 The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 r~ LJ r1 LJ PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY Rich Maaas, Chairman ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Plamm~g Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Plamm~g Commission held on the 26th day of May 2004, by the follov~nng vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS c , ~ ~~z City of Rancho Cucamonga • MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: DRC2003-01139 AND SUBTT16592 This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration fortheabove-listed protect 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 protect. 2 A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary This procedure designates who will take action, what action wdl be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported • 3 The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible gwdelines As monitoring progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program Program Management -The MMP wdl be in-place through all phases of the protect The protect planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP The protect planner 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 wdl 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 wdl be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the protect file with the department having the original authority for processing the protect Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency . Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 L ~ fl \~3 Mitigation Monitoring Program DRC2003-01139 AND SUBTT16592 Page 2 3 Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed, as determined by the prolect planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the prolect planner 4 The prolect planner 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 morntoring will be signed off as completed by the protect planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form 6 Unanticipated arcumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The prolect planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed bythe prolect planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel 7 The prolect planner 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 afterwntten notification has been issued The prolect planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring The prolect planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented 8 Any conditions (mitigation) that regwre morntoring after prolect completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division The Division shall regwre the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee) with the City These funds shall be used bythe City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the regwred period of time In those instances regwring long-term prolect monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the prolect 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 Community Development Director or City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits • c,o ~~~ MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III) Project File No.: Development Review DRC2003-01139 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 Applicant: Elba, Inc. Initial Study Prepared by: Donald Granger, Assistant Planner Date: 12/17/03 • . - ~ ... -. •' . -• Air Ouality ~ ~~ ,~,~~. t,~~x~+ utt>~ All construction equipment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4 operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions Contractor shall ensure that all construction equpment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer CP/CE C Rewew of plans C 2 shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and protected egwpment use Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low emission mobile construction egwpment will be utdrzed, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113 Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray All asphalt shall meet or exceed perormance standards BO B Review of plans A!C 2 noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108 All construction egwpment shall comply with SCAQMD CE C Rewew of plans A/C 2/4 Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site CE C Rewew of plans A/C 2/4 throu h seedin and waterin • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads CE C Rewew of plans A!C 2/4 1 of~ • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large • areas to erosion over extended eriods of time CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4 Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4 work eriods Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound CE C Review of plans A 4 en ineerin ractices • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adfacent public CE C During q 4 thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling construction Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i e , wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with gO/CE C During q 4 Rule 403 re wrements construction • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other gO/CE C During A 4 suitable means Construction The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO/CE C During A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional construction Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 Chemical sod stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CE C During A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactroe construction construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean CE C Review of plans A/C 4 alternative fuel powered egwpment where feasible The construction contractor shall ensure that CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4 construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews wdl shut off egwpment when not in use All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4 required to incorporate high efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters 2of8 .. ,. ' All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping Biological - ;~ ::~`.' ,,. ~ l4 ~ 3. ~ ~k?.. The 10 Coast Live Oaks numb r 17 O ~ `~~ - ~~ ,'~ -. C/D ~ ~ ~~ eview of plans ~ C ~ ., ~~~, ~ , 2/q ' . e ~~ , e s a, 18, 19, 22, 24, 36, 38, 39, 40 and 89, shall be preserved on-site by CP B/C Rewew of A/C 2/4 relocation The trees shall be identified and tagged prior plans/During to commencing grading The 10 Coast Live Oaks shall construction remain side-boxed for a minimum of 120 days After 120 days, the Oaks shall be bottom boxed using tunneling techniques The trees shall receive on going maintenance during the construction period and for a minimum of 3 years after being replanted The trees shall be replanted into an area where they can be maintained free from other landscape elements within the protect No sprinkler over-spray can be allowed to the trees After side-boxing and after replanting, the roots shall be inoculated with micchorizae The developer shall submit a 3-year maintenance care program, prepared by an arborist, prior to issuance of permits The developer shall enter into apre-paid 3- yearmaintenance contract The developer shall record access rights onto private property with the final map for maintenance of these Oak trees The developer shall provide written disclosure of the requvement to preserve these Oak trees, including a copy of this mitigation measure and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Chapter 19 O8, to each prospective buyer prior to accepting a cash deposit on any affected lot The disclosure format shall be approved by the City Planner prior to final map recordation 3 of~ • r G (~!_ V .. The 68 Eucalyptus globulous 'Blue Gum' shall be CP B/C Review of A/C 2/4 replaced at a 11 ratio, minimum 15-gallon size, plans/During Eucalpytus Maculata 'Spotted Gum' species The construction Eucalyptus Maculata shall be planted in a 330-foot by 660-foot gnd pattern (i e , generally along site perimeter) The replacement plantings may follow any portion of this grid, provided the total length of on-site windrows meets or exceeds the minimum length required Final design of windrows shall be subject to City Planner review and approval The use of pier footings for walls and aeration tubes CP B/C Review of A/C 2/4 shall be implemented durng grading of the prolect site plans/During in order to minimize the impact of grading on the 20 construction Eucalyptus trees located near the north property line on the Tolstoy parcel Cultural Resources ~ ,- ~ , If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developerwill retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeolo ical value • Consider establishing provisions to regwre CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal oint • Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 archaeolo ical herita e • Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 conditions of approval to eliminate adverse prolect effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA wdelines 4 of 8 . . . . . .. ... . • .. • Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report A/D 3/4 documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the protect area Submit one copy of the completed report, with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archivin A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction CP B Review of report A/D 4 field survey of the protect site The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i e , paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the followin measures • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of report A/D 4 egwpped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time Burin the interval of earth-disturbin activities • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO B/C Review of report A/D 4 or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notif the monitor of the find • Submit summary report to City of Rancho CP D Review of report D 3 Cucamonga Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum Geology and Sods ~ a;" _ - ,~:• , ?-~>>.t: _ =~~a'~ ~... ~-~ r~ ~;~ ;~ The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO/CE C During A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) construction daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAOMD Rule 403 Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a CE C During A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o construction emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction 5 of i • • Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO/CE C During q 4 speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM~a emissions construction from the site during such episodes Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and BO/CE C Durng q RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction 4 areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM~o emissions Hydrology and W afar Quality ,. _ ,' ' ,-,~~ `Q, ~~ ~ s~~~~;~a, e ~~,;'~,~=;v `~ § ,', x.~ ~ ~~.,~ rr- ~ }~3~ 'fin°~, . d. au~y`'t t ` ,i~~ 2t ~ ,:X~Y~' ~ ~ l~~ ~ ~ , ~c '~~~~'fM1 ~ .t Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall CE ., .5.° ~ B/C/D +iY ~ ... ~ Review of plans f e ':'v i A/C " ' S ~ ` . 2/4 be integrated into the design of the protect where appropriate Measures that may be used to minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains, precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces, diversions, runoff spreaders, seepage pits, and recharge basins Prior to issuance of bwiding permits, the applicant shalt CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a protect description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into ~ the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Gwdelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by I the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2000 Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, applicant CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 shall submit to the City engineer a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board Evidence that this has been obtained (i e , a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit r- G/ Y C 6of8 • - -• Noise ~;'sr' ~Q ~~ , ~ F~~•~~ryz;~ d,~Y,, r .~, M Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C Dunng A 4 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 Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the CP C During standards specified in Development Code Section construction q 4 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 may be required by the Planning Droision Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning Diwsion within 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division 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 Any perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early CP C Dunng A A as possible in the first phase construction Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the PO/BO 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 7of>~ Key to Checklist Abbreviations Responsible Person Monitoring=Frequency ' Method of Verlficat on`~•,~ -~"° ~ Sanctions CDD -Community Development Dvector or designee CP -Cary Planner or designee A -With Each New Development , . A - On-site InspecUOn 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map CE -City Engineer or designee B - Pnor To Construction C -Throughout Construct B -Other Agency Permit /Approval 2 - W dhhold Grading or Butlding Permit BO -Building Official or designee ion D - On Completion C -Plan Check D -Separate Submittal (Reports/Studies/ Plans) 3 -Withhold Certificate of Occupancy 4 -St W k O PO - Pokce Captain or designee E -Operating op or rder FC - Fre Chief or designee 5 -Retain Depositor Bonds 6 -Revoke CUP 7 -Citation i \planning\final\pingcomm\envdoc\dre2003-01139mmc doc n O 8 of 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMEN STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 SUBJECT: 11 Lot Subdivision APPLICANT: Elba Inc. LOCATION: West of Archibald, North of Hillside Road ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACTTHE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Camoletion A. General Requirements 1 The applicant shall agree to defend at his sale expense any action brought against the City, its _/_/_ agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action The Cdy may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition B. Time Limits 1 This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning _/_/_ Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval C. Site Development 1 The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_ site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file m the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations 2 Prior to any use of the protect site or business actroity being commenced thereon, all Conditions ~~_ of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner • SC-1-04 ~ \olanninp\final\pingcomm\subtt16592cond5-26 tloc ~ \ O \~~ Protect No SUBTT76592 Completion Date 3 All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for _/_/_ consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, bulding, etc) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved • use has commenced, whichever comes first 4 Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all ~_/_ other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of bulding permit issuance 5 Street names shall be submitted for City Planner revew and approval in accordance with the _/_J- adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map 6 A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed _/_/_ in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City Planner review control , and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street improvement and grading plans Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencng and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements a Local Feeder Trails (i a ,private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced ~~_ with two-rail, 4-inch lodgepole "peeler" logs to define both sides of the easement, however, developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material b Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as _/_/_ veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach Entrance shall be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs c Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0 5% at the downstream end of a trail fora _/_/_ distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street Drainage devices may be regwred by the Building Official d Prowde a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard Grade access from corral to trail _/_/_ with a maximum slope of 5 1 and a minimum width of 10 feet e For single family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at _/_/_ least one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with appropriate fencing 7 The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the egwne _/_/_ animals where zoning regwrements for the keeping of said animals have been met Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' assoaations for amendments to the CC&Rs 8 The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the -/_/_ Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions and the City Attorney They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first A recorded copy shall be provided to the The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the City Engineer name and address of then officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever said information changes 9 All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property _/~- homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City Proof of this landscape owner , maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of bwldtng permits SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcomm\subtt16592cond5-26 doc C, ` L.J ~~~ Protect No SUBTT16592 Completion Date D. Landscaping • 1 A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in _/_/_ the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of bulding permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision 2 Existing trees regwred to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in _/_/-_ accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19 08 110, and so noted on the grading plans The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods 3 All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5 1 or greater slope, but less than 2 1 _/~_ slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control Slope planting regwred by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy 4 All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2 1 or greater _/~_ slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq ft of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq ft of slope area, and appropriate ground cover In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2 1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq ft of slope area Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane Slope planting regwred by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy 5 For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously _/_/~ maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition 6 Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the _/_/_ perimeter of this protect area shall be continuously maintained by the developer E. Environmental 1 Mitigation measures are regwred for the protect The applicant is responsible for the cost of _/~_ implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting Applicant shall be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the amount of $ 719 prior to the issuance of bulding permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures Failure to complete all actions regwred by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forteit F. Other Agencies 1 The applicant shall contact the U S Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location ~_/_ of mailboxes Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subtect to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcomm\subtt16592cond5-26 doc C, \ ~ ~~~ Pralect No SUBTT16592 Completion Date • APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. NOTE ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) G. General Requirements Submit five complete sets of plans including the following a Site/Plot Plan, b Foundation Plan, c Floor Pian, d Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan, e Electncai Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single Itne diagrams, f Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning, and g Planning Division Protect Number (i e , SUBTT 16592) clearly identified on the outside of all plans 2 Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal 3 Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance 4 Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls 5 Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can contact the Bwlding and Safety Division staff for information and submittal regwrements H. Site Development 3 SC-1-04 Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction All plans shall be marked with the protect file number (i e , DRC2001-00001) The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application Contact the Building and Safety Division for avatlabiliiy of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential protect or mator addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate Such fees may include, but are not limited to City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Bulding and Safety Division poor to permit issuance Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tracUparcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits i \planning\final\pingcomm\subtt16592cond5-26 doc ~~Q~~~ ~_/_ -/-/- _/~_ -/~- ~~ / / ~/. _/~_ Project No SUBTT16592 Completion Date Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8 00 p m and 6 30 a m Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays New Structures 1 Provide compliance with the California Bulding Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fue-resistroeness 2 Provide compliance with the California Bulding Code for requved occupancy separations 3 Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions J. Grading 1 Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, C1ty Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan 2 A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work 3 A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of applica4on for grading plan check 4 The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of bwlding permits 5 In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17 24 070 6 A separate grading plan check submittal is regwred for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: K. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1 Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map 2 Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline) 52 total feet on Archibald Avenue 42 total feet on Hillside Road 40 total feet on Tolstov Ranch Road 3 Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedjcated per City Standards SC-1-04 5 i \planning\final\pingcomm\subtt16592cond5-26 doc ~ ~ ~ \~~ _~~~ _/_J- _/~_ ~~- _/-J_ -~-~- -~-~- -~~~ / / _J-/- _/~- -~-~- -/_/- _J-1- _/_/~ Protect No SUBTT16592 Completion Date Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for approved openings Archibald Avenue, Hillside Road, Tolstoy Ranch Road Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted on the final map All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall bequit-claimed or delineated on the final map L. Street Improvements t All public Improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, communitytrails, paseos, landscaped areas, etc) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to Clty Standards Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limned to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees 2 Pursuant to City Council Resolution No 88-557, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any bwlding service equipment which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is regwred unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except that in developments containing more than one bwlding or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of those buldings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as regwred by conditions of approval of development In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements regwred by these conditions of approval of development 3 Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to Street Name Curb S Gutter AC Pvmt Side- walk Drive Appr Street Lights Street Trees Comm Trail Median Islantl Bike Trail Other Archibald Avenue X X X X X X Hillside Road X X X X X X Tolstoy Ranch Road X X X X X X 'A' &'B' Streets X X X X X X Improvement Plans and Construction a Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of bwlding permits, whichever occurs fast b Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits requlred c Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer d Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction protect along mator or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer SC-1-04 i iplanningUinaltpingcommisubtt16592cond5-26 doc 6 C , O \~~ -~-~- -/~- -/_J- ~-~- / / ~-~- -/~. ~~ _/~- Protect No SUBTi16592 Completion Date Notes 1) Pull boxes shall be No 6 at intersections and No 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer 2) Conduit shall be 3-Inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified e Handicapped access ramps shall be Installed on all corners of Intersections per City Standards or as directed by the Clty Engineer f Existing Clty roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction Street or lane closure permits are required A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the Clry Engineer g Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks Under sidewalk drams shall be Installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots h Street names shall be approved by the Clty Planner prior to submittal for first plan check 5 Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be Installed per Clty Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program 6 Install street trees per Clty street tree design guidelines and standards as follows The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the tale page of the street improvement plans Street improvement plans shall include a line Item within the construction legend stating "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet 1 " Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables For additional information, contact the Project Engineer Min Grow Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Spaee Spacing S(ze Gty Klusman Avenue Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia 8' 30' O C 15 Gal FIII P A Less than 8' in P A Less than 8' Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 20' O C 15 Gal FIII m PROVIDE STREET Select appropriate tree from the approved street tree list for Rancho Cucamonga NAME List each street as a separate line item within this legend Street trees listed below are to appear on LMD Plans, listed for reference only -not to appear on Street Improvement Plans Archibald Avenue Platanus acenfolta London Plane Tree 8' 30' O C 15 Gal Foreground Tree P A 8' or greater P A Less than 8' Pyrus calleryana NCN 3' 20' O C 15 Gal 'Artstrocrat' Under Power Lines Lagerstoemta tndtca Crape Myrtle Hybrid - 3' 20' O C 24' 'Tuscarora' Pink Box Background Tree Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 25' O C 15 Gal -with Platanus 'St Mary' -with Pyrus Platanus acenfolta London Plane Tree 8' 30' O C 15 Gal Accent Tree Lagerstoemta mdica Crape Myrtle Hybrid - 3' 20' O C 24° 'Tuscarora' Ptnk Box SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcomm~subtt16592cond5-26 doc 7 e. ,o ~y~ / / _/~_ _/_-_/_ ~_~_ -J-/ / / Pro)ect No SUBTT16592 Completion Date Construction Notes for Street Trees 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the C)ty inspector Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Division 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only 7 Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the C)ty Engineer for conformance with adopted policy On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, )ncluding driveways Local residential street intersections and commeraal or industrial drveways may have lines of sight plotted as required M. Public Maintenance Areas A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs fvst The following landscaped parkways, medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District Archibald Avenue and Hillside Road A signed consent and waiver form to loin and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of bulding permits whichever occurs first Formation costs shall be borne by the developer All requred public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the developer until accepted by the City N. Drainage and Flood Control 1 A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the )ssuance of building permits, whichever occurs first All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer 2 Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas O. Utilities 1 Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards Easements shall be provided as regwred 2 The developer shall be responsible for the relocat)on of existing utilities as necessary 3 Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the regwrements of the Cucamonga County Water District (CCW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino A letter of compliance from the CCW D is regwred prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first Such letter must have been issued bythe water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects L SC-1-04 ~-~- ~-/- / / / / -~-~- _/_J_ / / / / 8 i \planning\fanal\pingcomm4subtt16592cond5-26 doc ~ ~ O \~~ Project No SUBTT76592 Completion Date 4 Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agenaes involved _/_/~ Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any regwrements that may be received from them , P. General Requirements and Approvals 1 Anon-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all _/_/_ new streetlights for the first six months of operation, pnor to final map approval or prior to bwlding permit issuance if no map is involved 2 Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall _/_J_ be paid for the Construction and Demolition Dversion Program The deposit ~s fully refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City Form CD-1 shall be subm~ted to the Engineering Division when the first building permit application is submitted to Bwlding and Safety Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering D~wsion within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition protect APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcomm\subtt16592cond5-26 doc ~ ~ ~ \~\ . RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT STANDARD CONDITIONS • December 11, 2003 Tentative tract 16592 Elba Inc. Klusman and Hillside (11) SFR parcels DRC2003-01139 & SUBTT16592 Building permits will not be issued without approved water plans from CCWD and FCS. Afire flow letter will be required upon plan check submittal before building permit issuance, if the fire flow required at the project site is not available mitigation with the Fire Department will be required. THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. CHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT- STANDARD CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS FSC-1 General Reqwrements for Public and Private Water Supply. Water (fire) plans must be approved by RCFPD and CCWD prior to permit issuance General Guidance for Fire Hydrants: The following provides general guidance for the spacing location of fire hydrants Remember these are the maximum permitted distances between fire hydrants a The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential is 400-feet No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant For cut-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 150-feet b The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential protects is 500-feet No portion of the exterior wall facng the addressed street shall be more than 250-feet from an approved fire hydrant For cut-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 200 ft c For single-family residential protects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area the maximum distance between fire hydrants is 400-feet No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant For cut-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 150 ft d Fire hydrants are to be located 1 At the entrance(s) to a protect from the existing public roadways This includes subdivisions and industrial parks • 2 At intersections 3 On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible C , o ~sz 4 As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs 5 The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire District to control a fire 6 Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from any bwlding 2 Minimum Fire Flow The regwred fire flow for this project is 2000 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended 3 Hydrants Used to Supply Fve Flow: Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radds of the proposed prolect may be used to provide the regwred fire flow subject to Fire Distnct review and approval Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide regwred fire flow 4 Show Existing Fire Hydrants and Mains: Existing fire hydrants and mains within 600-feet of the prolect shall be shown on the water plan submitted for review and approval Include main size FSC-2 Pnvate (On-Site) Water and/or Fire Sprinkler Underground Plans for Fire Protection 1 Number of Fire Hydrants Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of regwred fire flow or fraction thereof, subject to standard spacing and distnbution requirements FSC-4 Fire District Site Access- Technical Comments 1 Access Roadways Defined: Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets, and highways, as well as private roads, streets, drive aisles and designated fire lanes 2 Restricted Residential Access Mitigation: The installation of gates and restricted access to residential developments may necessitate installation of approved automatic fire sprinkler systems This condition applies to projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area, when the Fire District determines that gates, other means of restricting access or conditions delaying response exists Contact the Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713 3 Restricted Residential Access: Gated or access for all residential development shall comply with the following a All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved, compatible traffic pre- emption device Approved devices are available from Opticom (3M) and Tomar Electronics Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specrfications b A Knox Rapid Entry System Key Box is required to be installed adjacent to each gate in a Fire District approved location The box shall be mounted where it is clearly visible and access is unobstructed c Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key SwiTCh d The key switch shall be located immediately adjacent to the Knox Box for use in the event that the traffic pre-emption device fails to operate The ate shall remain m the o en srtion for not less than 20-rmnutes and shall automatrcall reset FSC-5 Plan Submittal Regwred Notice Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 2000/2001 Building, Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes, 1999 Electrical Code, Health and Safety Code, Public Resources Code, and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39, Gwdelines and Standards C~~~S3 PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS- Building permits will not be issued until the water (fire) plans are submitted and approved by CCWD and Fire Construction Services Complete the following: 1 Private/On-site Fire Hydrants: Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire District Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District standards 2. Private Fire Hydrants/On-site Installation: All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed, and operable prior to delivering any combustible bwlding materials on-site (i a ,lumber, roofing materials, etc) A representative of Fire Construction Services shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing The builderldevelopersholl submit final test and inspection report to the Fire Safety Division 3 Public Fire Hydrants: Prior to issuance of any bulding permit, the applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and the Water District On the plan show all existing fire hydrants within a 6o0-foot radius of the protect 4 Public Installation. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed, and operable prior to delivering any combustible building materials on-site (i a ,lumber, roofing materials, etc ) Water District personnel shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing The builder/developer shall submit a copy of the Water District inspection report to the Fire Safety Division Contact Water District to schedule testing PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION- Complete the following: 1 Private Fire Hydrants- Final Acceptance• For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional test of the on-site fire hydrants shall be conducted by the builder/developer in the presence of the Water District or Fire Construction Services, as appropriate The bwlder/developer shall submit the final test report to the Fire Safety Dvision 2 Construction Access. Fire District access, a minimum 26-feet in width and 14-feet, 6-inches minimum clear height shall be provided These minimum clearances shall be maintained free and clear of any obstructions at all times, in accordance with Fire District Standards 3 Phased Construction: Each phase shall be provided with approved Fire District access roadways Dead-end roadways shall not exceed the maximum permitted by the Fire Code or Fire District standards C,~~~y RESOLUTION NO 04-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO DRC2003-01139, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF 11 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16592 IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ( 1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HILLSIDE ROAD, ON THE EAST SIDE OF TOLSTOY RANCH ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 1061-561-OS A Recitals 1 Elba Inc filed an application for Development Review DRC2003-01139, the Design Review of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592, as descnbed m the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subtect Development Review request is referred to as "the application " 2 On the 26th day of May 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application 3 All legal prerequisites pnor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth m the Rentals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above- referenced meeting on May 26, 2004, including wntten and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows a The application applies to property located west of Archibald Avenue and north of Hillside Road, with a street frontage of approximately 460 feet on Hillside Road and a street frontage of approximately 215 feet on Archibald Avenue, and b The property to the north of the subtect site has a recorded final map and has been mass-graded for future single-family dwelling units, the property to the south has an approved tentative map and has been mass-graded for future single-family dwelling units, the property to the east is the histonc landmark Demens-Tolstoy Ranch House and across Archibald Avenue is developed with single-family homes, and the properties to the west are vacant and are zoned Very Low Residential, and c The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detnmental to the public health, safety, or welfare or matenally intunous to properties or improvements in the vicinity, and d The applicant conducted one neighborhood meeting to inform surrounding neighborhood residents of the proposed project and to obtain their feedback, and The project design meets or exceeds the Basic Development Standards, and c,n~'ss PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 2 f The protect has a density of 1 45 dwelling units per acre, which is Hnthin the density range of the Very Low Residential Distnct (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), and g The design of the single-family houses accomplishes 360 degree architectural treatment by the application of complementary pnmary and secondary matenals to all sides of the dwelling units, therefore the architectural design of the protect meets the design goals of the General Plan and Development Code 3 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above- referenced meeting on May 26, 2004, including wntten and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds and conGudes as follows That the proposed protect is consistent with the obtectives of the General Plan, and b That the proposed design is in accord with the obtectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the distnct in which the site is located, and c That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code, and d That the proposed design, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detnmental to the public health, safety, or welfare or matenally intunous to properties or improvements in the vicinity 4 Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, togetherwith all wntten and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the protect will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitonng Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows a That the Mitigated Negative DeGaration has been prepared incompliance with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder, that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent tudgment of the Planning Commission, and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative Declaration Huth regard to the application. b Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant environmental effects that will result if the protect is approved, all significant effects have been reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the protect, which are listed below as conditions of approval c Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753 5(c) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows In considenng the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the protect, there is no evidence that the proposed protect will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon which wildlife depends Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated Commission dunng the public heanng, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753 5(o-1-d) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code of Regulations PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 . DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 3 5 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference Planning Division 1) Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00075 is hereby approved for the removal of trees for the development of the site The applicant/developer shall be required to remove and replace trees subtect to Environmental Mitigation Numbers 1, 2, and 3 under Biological Resources listed below The Tree Removal Permit shall be valid for 90 days from the date of final map recordation for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 or bwlding permit issuance, whichevercomes first 2) Where tubular steel Penang is used, the pickets shall be at a maximum of 4 inches on center, with a continuous concrete mow stnp 3) The home on Lot 1 shall be replotted to provide at least a 70-foot setback from the corral on the adtoining lot to the north in Tract 16262 4) Water bars shall be installed on the pnvate equestnan easement mize erosion n d 2 t i o mi between Lots 1 an 5) Lots 1-8 and 10 shall have corrals adjacent to the local equestnan trail The precise Grading Plan submitted for plan check shall indicate trail- ad~acent corrals 6) Feeder Trail 20 feet to 15 feet Transition Vehicle Gate with Crty Standard "Unauthonzed Vehicles Prohibited" signs and side step through for horse access shall be installed at the two local trail access oints on Tolstoy Ranch Road and Archibald Avenue, per City Standard p Drawing No 1006-B 7) A 5-foot, double solid non-wood gate (10-foot total width) shall be installed at each trail access location to the horse corral area g) Trail improvements shall be installed per City Standard Drawing No 1002-A (Reverse Frontage Parkways) for the Community Trail on Hillside Road and per City Standard Drawing No 1003 (Side Area Parkways) for the Community Trail on Archibald Avenue 9) Pnvate Parkway Single Gates shall be installed per City Standard Drawing No 1008 for the four lots that have direct access to the Community Trail on Hillside Road 10) The prease Grading Plan submitted for plan check shall indicate grade breaks on the downhill side of lots and dnveway approach angles shall not exceed 6 percent for the first 6 feet, measured from the nght-of- way ~ , o ~s~- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 4 11) Large size boulders uncovered dunng grading operations shall be retained and incorporated into the front yards for landscaping purposes 12) The precise Grading Plan submitted for plan check shall indicate a revised slope on the north side of the dnveway for Lot 4 13) The precise Grading Plan submitted for plan check shall eliminate approximately 40 feet of retaining wall, as measured from the nght-of- way The wall shall be realigned to follow the toe of slope Final design shall be subtect to City Planner review and approval with the precise grade plan submitted for plan check 14) The extenor elevations submitted in the bulling plan check submittal shall incorporate all regwrements listed below a) Plan 2, Country Ranch The proposed elevations shall include wood siding on the side and rear elevations and the stacked stone shall be tamed up the entire columns at the balcony on the rear elevation b) Plan 2, Sparnsh The side and rear elevations shall include wrought iron, window boxes, shutters, and awnings c) Plan 2, Craftsman The elevations shall include additional shingle siding to the side and rear elevations and the stacked stone shall be tamed up the entire columns at the balcony on the rear elevation d) Plan 3, Country Ranch The proposed elevations shall include wood siding on the left and rear elevations and the stacked stone shall be tamed up the entire columns at the balcony on the left elevation e) Plan 1, Craftsman The elevations shall be modified to inGude shingle siding on the side and rear elevations f) Plan 1, Country Ranch The elevations shall include wood siding on the left and rear elevations 15) Along the east property line of Lot 5 and the south property Imes of Lots 3 and 4, the split-face wall shall include 6-8 foot high nver rock plasters at the comers and 75-100 feet on the center Final design shall be subtect to City Planner review and approval 16) Along the south property lines of Lots 5-8 adjacent to the Community Tral along Hllside Road, a 6-foot high split-face wall shall be constructed with nver rock plasters The plasters shall be placed at the rear comer of each lot Final design shall be subtect to City Planner review and approval e , ~ `sa PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 5 17) The 6-foot split face wall along the east property line of Lot 4 shall have 6-foot high nver rock pilasters at the comers and 75-100 feet on the center Final design shall be subject to City Planner rewew and approval 18) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer of comer lots wntten notice of maintaining the landscaped parkway The wntten notice shall be signed by the prospective buyer pnor to acceptance of cash deposit on the property 19) Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a matenal more durable than wood gates Acceptable matenals include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and plastic 20) Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real, or native fieldstone Other forms of stone may be manufactured products 21) All intenor side and rear walls shall be of block matenal Eng ineennp Dwision 1) Archibald Avenue shall be improved m accordance with City "Mator Artenal" standards as required and including a) Provide curb, gutter, 9500 Lumens HPSV, streetlights, and street trees b) Provide a Community Trail per City Standard 1003 (Side Area Parkways) c) Provide a 5-foot wide bike lane d) Provde additional traffic signing and signage, as required e) No dnveway(s) shall be allowed on Archibald Avenue f) Protect or replace existing R26(s) "No Stopping" signs g) The above-required improvements shall be from the easterly pro~edion of the northerly tract boundary to the intersection of Archibald Avenue and Hillside Road 2) Hdiside Road shall be improved in accordance with City "Collector Street" standards as regwred and including a) Provide curb, gutter, 5800 Lumens HPSV streetlights, and street trees b) Provide a Community Trail per City Standard 1002-A (Reverse Frontage Parkways) C , ~ `~~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 6 c) Prowde a 5-foot wide bike lane d) Provide additional traffic signing and signage, as regwred e) No dnveway(s) shall be allowed on Hillside Road f) Protect or replace existing R26(s) "No Stopping" signs g) The above-regwred improvements shall be from the intersection of Hillside Road and Tolstoy Ranch Road to the intersection of Hillside Road and Archibald Avenue 3) Tolstoy Ranch Road shall be improved m accordance month City "Local Street" standards as regwred and mGudmg a) Provide a c pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, access ramps, 5800 Lumens HPSV streetlights, and street trees b) Provide traffic sigrnng and signage, as required c) No dnveways shall be allowed on Tolstoy Ranch Road for Lots 8 and 11 d) Tolstoy Ranch Road shall have a crossfall of 1 70 percent per City Standard 100-A e) Tolstoy Ranch Road shall be constructed with a minimum of 40-foot street easement and 26-foot wide pavement except on the frontage of Lot 1, which will transition from 40-foot easement to 30-foot easement The transition fronting Lot twill be allowed only if the City is unsuccessful in obtaining the additional 10-foot wide dedication from Tract 16262 4) "A" and "B" Streets shall be improved m accordance with Gty "Local Street" standards as regwred and including a) Provide a c pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, access ramps, 5800 Lumens HPSV streetlights, and street trees b) Provide traffic signing and signage, as regwred c) "A"and "B" Streets shall have a crossfall of 1 70 percent per City Std 100-A 5) The City is making a good faith effort to acquire an additional 10-foot wide dedication on Tolstoy Ranch Road from the developer of Tract 16262 If the City is successful, this development will prowde the City an additional 10-foot wide dedication fronting Lot 1 on Tolstoy Ranch Road C , (J ~1~0 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 7 6) An in-lieu fee as contnbution to the future undergroundmg of the existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electncal, except for the 66KV electncal) on the opposite side of Archibald Avenue shall be paid to the City pnor to map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever comes first The fee shall be one-half the City adopted unit amount times the length of the protect frontage 7) An m-lieu fee as contnbution to the future undergroundmg of the existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and eledncal, except for the 66KV electncal) on the opposite side of Hillside Road shall be paid to the City pnor to map approval or issuance of bwldmg permits, whichever comes first The fee shall be one-half the City adopted unit amount times the length of the protect frontage g) Where pnvate local trail gradients exceed 4 percent, water bars, splash curbs, or other diversionary devices shall be used Where a downstream end of a trail meets a street, the trail shall be graded at no more than 0 5 percent for a distance of 25 feet from the nght-of-way Ime to prohibit the deposit of trail surface debns onto the sidewalk street Provide curbside dram outlets for adjacent drainage devices g) Grading Plan shall provide concrete swales and a minimum of two inlets and curbside dram outlets on Lots 5 through 8 10) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), to the satisfacbon of the City Engineer, and identify applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs) on the grading plan Environmental Mitiaabon Air Quality 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained m good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions The contractor shall ensure that all construction equpment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City venfication 2) Pnor to issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low emission mobile construction egwpment vmll be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management Distnct (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted m SCAQMD Rule 1113 Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray C , O '\`e\ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 8 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108 5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watenng Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended penods of time Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated sod dunng and after the end of work penods Dispose of surplus excavated matenal in accordance v~nth local ordinances and use sound engmeenng practices Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is tamed over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling Timing may vary depending upon time ofyearof construction Suspend grading operations dunng high winds (i a ,wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 regwrements Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on sods haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other swtable means 6) The site shall be treated with water of other sod-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, m accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 7) Chemical sod stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all mactrve construction areas that remain mactrve for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions t;) The construction contractor shall utilize electnc or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible g) The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off egwpment when not m use 10) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high efriciency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters C,Q ~~2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 9 11) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather stopping Bio/ogrca/Resources 1) The 10 Coast Live Oaks, numbers 17a, 18, 19, 22, 24, 36, 38, 39, 40, and 89, shall be preserved on-site by relocation The trees shall be identified and tagged pnor to commenting grading The 10 Coast Live Oaks shall remain side-boxed for a minimum of 120 days After 120 days, the Oaks shall be bottom boxed using tunneling techniques The trees shall receive on-going maintenance dunng the construction penod and for a minimum of 3 years after being replanted The trees shall be replanted into an area where they can be maintained free from other landscape elements within the prolect No spnnkler over-spray can be allowed to the trees After side-boxing and after replanting, the roots shall be inoculated month micchonzae The developer shall submit a 3- year maintenance care program, prepared by an arbonst, pnor to issuance of permits The developer shall enter into a prepaid 3-year maintenance contract The developer shall record access nghts onto pnvate property with the final map for maintenance of these Oak trees The developer shall provide wntten disclosure of the requirement to preserve these Oak trees, including a copy of this mitigation measure and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Munitipal Code Chapter 19 08, to each prospective buyer pnor to accepting a cash deposit on any affected lot The disclosure format shall be approved by the City Planner pnor to final map recordation 2) The 68 Eucalyptus globulous 'Blue Gum' shall be replaced at a 1 1 ratio, minimum 15-gallon size, Eucalpytus Maculata 'Spotted Gum' species The Eucalyptus Maculata shall be planted in a 330-foot by 660-foot gnd pattern (i e , generally along site penmeter) The replacement plantings may follow any portion of this gnd, provided the total length of on-site windrows meets or exceeds the minimum length required Final design of windrows shall be sublecl to City Planner review and approval 3) The use of pier footings for walls and aeration tubes shall be implemented dunng grading of the prolect site in order to minimize the impact of grading on the 20 Eucalyptus trees located near the north property line on the Tolstoy paroel Cultu2l Resources 1) If any prehistonc archaeological resources are encountered before or dunng grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropnate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will ~.,0 \`03 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 - ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 10 Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value Consider establishing provisions to regwre incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using therrspeGal qualities as a theme or focal point Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse protect effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEl]A guidelines Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources vv~thin the protect area Submit one copy of the completed report, with original illustrations, to the San Bemardmo County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving 2) A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field survey of the protect site The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i a ,paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate Where mitigation momtonng is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities Should fossils be found within an area being Geared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bemardmo County Museum Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 c ,Q ~~a PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 11 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM~o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off site Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM~a emissions from the site during such episodes 4) Chemical sod stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM~o emissions Hydrology and Water Quality 1) Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall be integrated into the design of the protect where appropriate Measures that maybe used to minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drams, pre-cast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces, diversions, runoff spreaders, seepage pits, and recharge basins 2) Prior to issuance of budding permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (VNQMP), including a protect description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm dram system to the maximum extent practicable The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2000 3) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Stone Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board Evidence that this has been obtained (i e , a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit Norse 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 m Development Code Section 17 02 120-D, as measured at the property Ime Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified m Development Code Section 17 02 120 Monitoring at other times may be required by the Planning e~~\~S PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-63 DRC2003-01139 -ELBA INC May 26, 2004 Page 12 Division Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning Division within 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance vnth above noise standards or halted 3) Any penmeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in the first phase 4) Haul truck delivenes 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 tnps (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 6 The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY Rich Macias, Chairman ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day of May 2004, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS ~ ,a ~~~ City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Protect File No.: DRC2003-01139 AND SUBTT16592 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 protect This program has been prepared m 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 m the adopted Resolution of Approval for the protect 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 gwdelines As momtonng 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 protect The protect planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP The protect planner 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 momtonng or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant 2 A MMP Reporting Form wtll 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 protect file with the department having the original authority for processing the protect Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 C ~ p \Lo~- Mitigation Monitoring Program DRC2003-01139 AND SUBTT16592 Page 2 3 Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed, as determined by the prolect planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the prolect planner 4 The prolect planner 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 regwred for the specific phase of development 5 All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requmng no further monitoring will be signed off as completed by the prolect planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form 6 Unanticipated circumstances may arse regwring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures The prolect planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the prolect planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel 7 The prolect planner 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 The prolect planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupanaes if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring The prolect planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented 8 Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after prolect completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division The 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 regwred period of time In those instances regwring long-term prolect monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the prolect 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 monitonng/reporting plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or City Planner prior to the issuance of bwldmg permits. MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III) Project File No.: Development Review DRC2003-01139 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16592 Applicant: Elba, Inc. Initial Study Prepared by: Donald Granger, Assistant Planner Date: 12/17/03 r .. .. .. • •. - Air Quality , . , , ..,.~, ~ .' w ~~qq ... . exP~,r w- ~ ~iR*~2 -, - ~'v+..r~;C,.~ry, o - M • _ -+gkao ...._ . P ~ }~ , sr x~ j ~ , , - ~ ~ .. w ~`;~~~~. .. All construction egwpment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4 operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions Contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer CP/CE C Review of plans C 2 shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and protected equipment use ~ Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low emission mobile construction egwpment will be utilized, or that then use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113 Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of plans A/C 2 noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108 All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4 Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions Reestablish ground cover on the construction site CE C Rewew of plans A/C 2/4 throw h seedin and waterin • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4 1 of 8 . . .. . . . . . ... . • - -. .. Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large CE C Review of plans A/C Z4 areas to erosion over extended eriods of time Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4 exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work mods Dispose of surplus excavated material m d CE C Review of plans A 4 accor ance with local ordinances and use sound en ineenn ractices Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public CE C During A 4 thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling construction Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction Suspend grading operations during high winds (i e , gO/CE C wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with During A 4 Rule 403 re wrements construction Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils gO/CE C Durin A 4 haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other g suitable means Construction The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO/CE C During A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional construction Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CE C During A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean CE C Review of plans A/C 4 alternative fuel powered egwpment where feasible The construction contractor shall ensure that CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4 construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off egwpment when not in use All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4 required to incorporate high efficiencyAow polluting heating, av conditioning, appliances, and water heaters 2 of • All residential and commercial structures shall be regwred to incorporate thermal pane windows and we athe r- stripping BO - C/D Review of plans C 2/4 h / p Biolo icai 3 1y0, fi Y 2itraYt~ 9 f. x 4 .: ~e )~~yw <'i*~ 2 •rypk~ t} "F' T~!,~~°~ ~4 , r 'p ,i ~ ~~~ ,FrYinY }`~~ 1 ~ 'C tt '1~ P y . ~ X l e ~ s C zir' _ - n 4 j _ _ The 10 Coast Live Oaks, numbers 17a, 18, 19, 22, 24, CP B/C Review of A/C 2/4 36, 38, 39, 40 and 89, shall be preserved on-site by plans/During relocation The trees shall be identified and tagged prior construction to commencing grading The 10 Coast Live Oaks shall remain side-boxed for a minimum of 120 days After 120 days, the Oaks shall be bottom boxed using tunneling techniques The trees shall receive on going maintenance during the construction period and for a minimum of 3 years after being replanted The trees shall be replanted into an area where they can be maintained free from other landscape elements within the protect No sprinkler over-spray can be allowed to the trees After side-boxing and after replanting, the roots shall be inoculated with micchorizae The developer shall submit a 3-year maintenance care program, prepared by an arborist, prior to issuance of permits The developer shall enter into apre-paid 3- yearmaintenance contract The developer shall record access rights onto prroate property with the final map for maintenance of these Oak trees The developer shall provide written disclosure of the requirement to preserve these Oak trees, including a copy of this mitigation measure and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Chapter 19 08, to each prospective buyer prior to accepting a cash deposit on any affected lot The disclosure format shall be approved by the City Planner prior to final map recordation r- G X 3 of 8 • .. . - ... •- .. The 68 Eucalyptus globulous 'Blue Gum' shall be CP B/C Review of A/C 2/4 replaced at a 11 ratio, minimum 15-gallon size, plans/During Eucalpytus Maculata 'Spotted Gum' species The construction Eucalyptus Maculata shall be planted in a 330-foot by 660-foot grid pattern (i e , generally along site perimeter) The replacement plantings may follow any portion of this grid, provided the total length of on-site windrows meets or exceeds the minimum length regwred Final design of windrows shall be subtect to City Planner rewew and approval The use of pier footings for walls and aeration tubes CP B/C Review of A/C 2/4 shall be implemented during grading of the protect site plans/During in order to minimize the impact of grading on the 20 construction Eucalyptus trees located near the north property line on the Tolstoy parcel Cultural Resources ~ ro ;~ ~ -~ If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeolo ical value • Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal oint • Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 archaeolo ical herita e • Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 conditions of approval to eliminate adverse protect effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA wdehnes 4of~ ;~ r .- ... -. .. • Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report A/D 3/4 documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the prolect area Submit one copy of the completed report, with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiwn A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction CP B Review of report A/D 4 field survey of the prolect site The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i e , paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the followin measures • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of report A/D 4 equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with mammal construction delay, to the site full-time Burin the interval of earth-disturbin activities ~ Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO B/C Review of report A/D 4 or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notif the monitor of the find f Submit summary report to City of Rancho CP D Review of report D 3 Cucamonga Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum Geology and Sods ~ ~ M ~ ~,;'~ = The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO/CE C During q 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) construction daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAOMD Rule 403 Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a CE C During A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o construction emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction 5 of 8 • .. ... .. . . . . . . .. . . . Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO/CE C During q 4 speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions construction from the site during such episodes Chemical sod stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CE C Durng A 4 RWOCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions Hydrology and Water Quality = ~ ~~~~r<~~`; ~"~"~ "' „ ~ ~„~; ,~~~,,,~,~ , }= ,~ ` „~ ~~ aka,. - Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 be integrated into the design of the protect where appropriate Measures that may be used to minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains, precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces, diversions, runoff spreaders, seepage pits, and recharge basins Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a protect descnpUon and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Gwdelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2000 Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, applicant CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 shall submit to the City engineer a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board Evidence that this has been obtained (i e , a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit 6 of ~/ ,~/ V s s ... _. ... _. .. .. Noise ., ~ , ~,,,,~~ ,; .~ ! e, yAy i t ` ~ iS ~Y Jp.?,. vl ~t v a roa t: L.~1 a4i ~~~,;. ~ A9~ ~~ _} ~,~ 5~ Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During q 4 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 Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the CP C During standards specified in Development Code Section construction A 4 17 02 120-D, as measured at the property line Developer shall hire a consultant to pertorm weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17 02 120 Monitoring at other times may be required by the Planning Division Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning Division within 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction actiwties shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted Any perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early CP C Durng A A as possible in the first phase construction Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the PO/BO 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 7 of 8 Key to Checklist Abbreviations Responsible Person Monltoring,Frequency,~.~;~;- ~_°Mettiod~of VeFiffcatlon~;~~='~_s " .." -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 CE -City Engineer or designee B -Prior To Construction B -Other Agency Permit /Approval 2 -Withhold Grading or Bwlding Permit BO - Building Ofitaal or designee C -Throughout Construction D C -Plan Check 3 - W rthhold Certificate of Occupancy PO -Police Captain or designee - On Completion D -Separate Submittal (Reports/Studies/ Plans) 4 -Stop Work Order FC - Fve Chief or designee E -Operating 5 -Retain Deposit or Bonds 6 -Revoke CUP 7 -Citation i \planningVinal\pingcomm\envdoc\dre2003-01139mmc doc l J n 8of~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~ - DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: Development Review DRC2003-01139 SUBJECT: 11 Lots APPLICANT: Elba Inc. LOCATION: West of Archibald, North of Hillside Road ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Completion Date 1 The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its _/_/_ agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the aRemative, to relingwsh such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees maybe regwred by a court to pay as a result of such action The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition 2 Approval of Development Review DRC2003-01139 is granted subject to the approval of _/_/_ Tentative Tract Map SUBTT 16592 3 Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No 04-63, Standard _/_/_ Conditions, and ail environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size) The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not regwred to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect B. Time Limits 1 Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or DevelopmenUDesign Review approval shall expire if ~_/_ building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval No extensions are allowed SC-1-04 v i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc ~ 1 Protect N o DRC2003-01139 Comolehon Date t l opmen C. Site Deve 1 The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_ site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations 2 Prior to any use of the protect site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions ~_/_ of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner 3 Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and _/_/_ State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Bulding and Safety Division to show compliance The bwidings shall be inspected for compitance prior to occupancy 4 Revised site plans and bwlding elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _/_/_ submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits 5 All site, gradrng, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for _/_/_ consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, bwlding, etc) or pnor to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdiwston, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first 8 Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all ~_/_ other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of budding permit issuance 7 If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with /_/~ all receptacles shielded from public view 8 All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc ,shall be _/_/_ located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner For single- family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults 9 Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the _/_/_ adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map 10 All bwlding numbers and individual units shall be identified to a clear and concise manner, _//_ including proper illumination 11 A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed _/_/_ control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and pnor to approval of street improvement and grading plans Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in contunction with street improvements a Local Feeder Trails (i e , prroate equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced _/_/_ with two-rail, 4-inch lodgepole "peeler" logs to define both sides of the easement, however, developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material b Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as _//_ veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach Entrance shall be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs c Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0 5% at the downstream end of a trail fora _/_/ distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching ~ the street Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official SC-1-04 i \plannmg\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc C ~ ~ ~,~~ Protect No DRC2003-01139 Completion Date d Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5 1 and a minimum width of 10 feet e For single family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with appropriate fencing 12 The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs 13 The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the Homeowners' Association are subtect to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions and the Ctty Attorney They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first A recorded copy shall be provided to the City Engineer The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever said information changes 14 All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the Ctty Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Ctty Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of bwldtng permits 15 Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the protect perimeter If a double wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adtoining property owners to provide a single wall Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the protect's perimeter 16 Construct block walls between homes (i a ,along interior side and rear property lines), rather than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency 17 Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood gates Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC 16 For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry 19 On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk The 5-foot walVfence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the required street trees Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of bwldtng permits The parkway landscaping including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property 20 Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock Other stone veneers may be manufactured products D. Building Design 1 All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or protections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adtacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Division Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner Details shall be included m building plans SC-1-04 / / -/-/ / / / / / / / / -/-/- / / / / -/~_ / / -/-/- i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01739cond5-26 doc V ~ ~ O \ ` Protect No DRC2003-01139 Completion Date E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1 Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street _/_/_ F. Landscaping 1 A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping In _/_/_ the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of bullding permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision 2 Existing trees required to be preserved In place shall be protected with a construction barner in _/_/_ accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19 08 110, and so noted on the grading plans The location of those trees to be preserved In place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans The applicant shall follow all of the arborlst's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods 3 All prvate slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5 1 or greater slope, but less than 2 1 _/_/_ slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control Slope planting regwred bythls section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer pnor to occupancy 4 All private slopes In excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet In vertical height and of 2 1 or greater _J~_ slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq ft of slope area 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq ft of slope area, and appropriate ground cover In addition, slope banks In excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2 1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq ft of slope area Trees and shrubs shall be planted In staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane Slope planting regwred by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer pnor to occupancy 5 For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously _/_/_ maintained In a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are In satisfactory condition 6 Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development _/_/_ Code This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting 7 The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included In _/_/_ the required landscape plans and shall be subfect to City Planner review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be regwred by the Engneenng Dlviswn 8 Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the _/_/_ perimeter of this protect area shall be continuously maintained by the developer 9 All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment If located in public maintenance areas, the _/_/_ design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division G. Environmental 1 Mitigation measures are regwred for the protect The applicant is responsible for the cost of _/_/_ implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting Applicant shall be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner In the amount of $ 719 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures These funds may be used by the City to retain SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc C ' ~ \ ~ ~) Project No DRC2003-01139 Completion Date consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures Failure to complete all actions requred by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit H. Other Agencies The applicant shall contact the U S Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure far mailboxes with adequate lighting The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of budding permits APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: NOTE ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) I. General Requirements 1 Submtt five complete sets of plans including the following a Site/Plot Plan, b Foundation Plan, c Floor Plan, d Cedrng and Roof Framing Plan, e Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams, f Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning, and g Planning Division Project Number (i e , SUBTT #, SUBTPM#, DRC #) clearly identified on the outside of ail plans 2 Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal 3 Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and W orkers' Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance 4 Separate permits are regwred for fencing and/or walls 5 Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can contact the Building and Safety Division staff for information and submittal requirements J. Site Development 1 Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction All plans shall be marked with the protect file number (i e , DRC2001-00001) The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application Contact the Budding and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts SC-1-04 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / i \plannmg\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc ~ ~ O ` "\ Protect N o DRC2003-01139 Comolehon Date 2 Prior to issuance of budding permits for a new residential protect or mator addition, the applicant _/_/~ shall pay development fees at the established rate Such fees may include, but are not limited to City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees recelptto the Building and Safety Dlvlslon prior to permit issuance 3 Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tracUparcel map _/_/_ recordation and prior to issuance of bulding permits 4 Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8 00 p m and 6 30 a m Monday _/_/_ through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays K. New Structures 1 Provide compliance with the California Bullding Code (CBC) for property line clearances _/_/_ considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness 2 Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations _/~_ 3 Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions _/_/_ L. Grading 1 Grading of the subtect property shall be In accordance with California Building Code, Cdy Grading _/_/_ Standards, and accepted grading practices The final grading plan shall be In substantial conformance with the approved grading plan ~ 2 A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to _/_/ pertorm such work 3 A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the _/~_ time of application for grading plan check 4 The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, _/_/_ submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits 5 In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the ~_/ standards contained In the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17 24 070 6 A separate grading plan check submittal is regwred for all new construction protects and for _/_/_ existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: M. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1 Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, _/_/_ community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map SC-1-04 6 i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc ~ \ ~ \ ~ O (~ Protect No DRC2003-01139 Completion Date 2 Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline) 52 total feet on Archibald Avenue 42 total feet on HIIIsIde Road 40 total feet on Tolstov Ranch Road 3 Corner property Ilne cutoffs shall be dedicated per Clty Standards 4 Vehicular access rlghts shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for approved openings Archibald Avenue, HIIIsIde Road, Tolstoy Ranch Road 5 Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted on the final map 6 All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall bequit-claimed or delineated on the final map N. Street Improvements 1 All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, communitytralls, paseos, landscaped areas, etc) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees 2 Pursuant to Clty Council Resolution No 88-557, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building service equipment which Is regulated bytechnical codes and for which a permit is required unless, In addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except that in developments containing more than one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by conditions of approval of development In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of approval of development 3 Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to Street Name Curb & Gutter AC Pvmt Side- walk Drive Appr Street Lights Street Trees Comm Trail Median Islantl Bike Trail Other Archibald Avenue X X X X X X HIIIsIde Road X X X X X X Tolstoy Ranch Road X X X X X X 'A' and 'B' Streets X X X X X X Improvement Plans and Construction Street Improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the Clty Engineer Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the Clty Engineer and the Clty Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street Improvements, priorto final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first Prior to any work being performed In public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Clty Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits regwred SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc \~\D~ -~-/ _/_/ _/_/ / / ! / / / / / / / _/~_ -/~- / / / / / / Protect No ORC2003-01139 Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal condwt, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer d Signal condwt with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction protect along mator or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer Notes 1) Pull boxes shall be No 6 at intersections and No 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specifted by the City Engineer 2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified e Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer f Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction Street or lane closure permits are required A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer g Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots h Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per Ctty Standards In accordance with the Cltys street tree program Install street trees per Cary street tree design guidelines and standards as follows The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically sheet 1) " Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation In those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans The Ctty Engineer reserves the right to adtust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables For additional information, contact the Protect Engineer Completion Date _~_~~ / / -~-~- / / / / / / -~~~ SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01739cond5-26 doc 8 ~ ` Q ~~ Protect No DRC2003-07739 Mm Grow Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Ory Klusman Avenue Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia 8' 30' 0 C 15 Gal Fill P A Less than 8' ~n P A Less than 8' Magnolia grandlflora NCN 3' 20' O C 15 Gal Fill m PROVIDE STREET Select appropriate tree from the approved street tree list for Rancho Cucamonga NAME List each street as a separate line item within this legend Street trees listed below are to appear on LMD Plans, listed for reference only -not to appear on Street Improvement Plans Archibald Avenue Platanus acerifolla London Plane Tree 8' 30' O C 15 Gal Foreground Tree P A 8' or greater P A Less than 8' Pyrus calleryana NCN 3' 20' O C 15 Gal 'Anstrocrat' Under Power Lines Lagerstoemia Indica Crape Myrtle Hybrid - 3' 20' O C 24' Tuscarora' Pink Box Background Tree Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 25' O C 15 Gal -with Platanus 'St Mary' -with Pyrus Platanus acerifolla London Plane Tree 8' 30' O C 15 Gal Accent Tree Lagerstoemla Indica Crape Myrtle Hybrid - 3' 20' 0 C 24' 'Tuscarora' Pink Box Comoletion Date Construction Notes for Street Trees 1) All street trees are to be planted In accordance with City standard plans 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic Bolls report shall be furnished to the City inspector Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the Ctty inspector 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Division 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only 7 Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all protect intersections, including driveways Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required O. Public Maintenance Areas A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public W orks Standards shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of budding permits, whichever occurs first The following landscaped parkways, medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed Into the Landscape Maintenance District Archibald Avenue and Hillside Road A signed consent and waiver form to loin and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or Issuance of building permits whichever occurs first Formation costs shall be borne by the developer All required public landscaping and Irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the developer until accepted by the Clty SC-1-04 _/~_ / / / / B CtD \~S 17planning\final\pingcommldre2003-07139cond5-26 doc Protect No DRC2003-01139 Comoletion Date P. Drainage and Flood Control A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adtacentareas Q. Utilities Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) In accordance with the Utility Standards Easements shall be provided as required The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga County W ater District (CCW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino A letter of compliance from the CCW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval In the case of subdtvlslon or prior to the issuance of permits In the case of all other residential protects Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved Approval of the final parcel map will be subtect to any requirements that may be received from them A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, pnor to final map approval or prior to building permit Issuance if no map is involved Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated dunng construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Division when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and Safety Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Division within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition protect APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: R. Security Hardware 2 SC-1-04 A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors If windows are within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc ,o C ~ \~o -~-~- -~-~- -~-~- ~~- ~_~- -~-~- ~-~- -~-~- -~-~- / / -~-~- Project No DRC2003-01139 S. Windows 1 All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner T. Budding Numbering 1 Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime wsibility APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED SC-i-oa „ ~ , ~ ~ ~t~ Completion Date -~-~- i \planning\final\pingcomm\dre2003-01139cond5-26 doc RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT STANDARD CONDITIONS December 11, 2003 Tentative tract 16592 Elba Inc. Klusman and Hillside (11) SFR parcels DRC2003-01139 & SUBTT16592 Building permits will not be issued without approved water plans from CCWD and FCS. Afire flow letter will be required upon plan check submittal before building permit issuance, if the fire flow required at the project site is not available mitigation with the Fire Department will be required. THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. HO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT- STANDARD CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS FSC-1 General Requirements for Public and Private Water Supply. Water (fire) plans must be approved by RCFPD and CCWD prior to permit issuance General Gwdance for Fire Hydrants: The following provides general guidance for the spacing and location of fire hydrants Remember these are the maximum permitted distances between fire hydrants a The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential is 400-feet No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant For cut-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 150-feet b The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential protects is 500-feet No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 250-feet from an approved fire hydrant For cut-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 200 ft c For single-family residential protects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area the maximum distance between fire hydrants is 400-feet No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant For cut-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 150 ft d Fire hydrants are to be located 1 At the entrance(s) to a protect from the existing public roadways This includes subdivisions and industnal parks 2 At intersections 3 On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible ~~ 4 As regwred by the Fire Safety Diwsion to meet operational needs 5 The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire District to control a fire 6 Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from any building 2 Minimum Fire Flow: The regwred fire flow for this protect is 2000 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended 3 Hydrants Used to Supply Fire Flow• Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed protect may be used to provide the required fire flow subtect to Fire District revew and approval Private fire hydrants on adtacent property shall not be used to provide regwred fire flow 4 Show Existing Fire Hydrants and Mains: Existing fire hydrants and mains within 600-feet of the protect shall be shown on the water plan submitted for review and approval Include main size FSC-2 Private (On-Site) Water and/or Fire Sprinkler Underground Plans for Fire Protection 1 Number of Fire Hydrants Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof, subtect to standard spacing and distribution requirements FSC-4 Fire District Site Access- Technical Comments 1 Access Roadways Defined: Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets, and highways, as well as private roads, streets, drive aisles and designated fire lanes 2 Restricted Residential Access Mitigation: The installation of gates and restricted access to residential developments may necessitate installation of approved automatic fire sprinkler systems This condrhon applies to protects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area, when the Fire District determrnes that gates, other means of restricting access or conditions delaying response exists Contact the Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713 3 Restricted Residential Access: Gated or access for all residential development shall comply with the following a All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved, compatible traffic pre- emption device Approved devices are available from Opticom (3M) and Tomar Electronics Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications b A Knox Rapid Entry System Key Box is required to be installed adtacent to each gate in a Fire District approved location The box shall be mounted where it is clearly visible and access is unobstructed c Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire Distract Knox Key Switch d The key switch shall be located immediately adtacent to the Knox Box for use in the event that the traffic pre-emption device fails to operate The ate shall remora m the o en osttton for not less than 20-minutes and shall automatically reset FSC-5 Plan Submittal Required Notice Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 2000/2001 Building, Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes, 1999 Electrical Code, Health and Safety Code, Public Resources Code, and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39, Guidelines and Standards ~,fl\~~ PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS- Building permits will not be issued until the water (fire) plans are submitted and approved by CCWD and Fire Construction Services Complete the following: 1 Prrvate/On-site Fire Hydrants: Prior to the issuance of any bulding permit, the applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire District Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District standards 2 Pnvate Fire Hydrants/On-site installation. All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed, and operable prior to delivering any combustible building materials on-site (i a ,lumber, roofing materials, etc) A representative of Fire Construction Services shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing The bwider/developer shall submit final test and inspection report to the Fire Safety Division 3 Public Fve Hydrants. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the revew and approval by the Fire District and the Water Distract On the plan show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the protect 4 Public Installation: All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed, and operable prior to delivering any combustible building materials on-site (i a ,lumber, roofing materials, etc ) Water District personnel shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing The builder/developer shall submit a copy of the Water District inspection report to the Fire Safety Division Contact Water District to schedule testing PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION- Complete the following: 1 Private Fire Hydrants- Finai Acceptance: For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional test of the on-site fue hydrants shall be conducted by the bwider/developer in the presence of the Water District or Fire Construction Services, as appropriate The bwider/developer shall submit the final test report to the Fire Safety Division 2 Construction Access: Fire District axess, a minimum 26-feet in width and 14-feet, 6-inches minimum clear height shall be provided These minimum clearances shall be maintained free and clear of any obstructions at all times, in accordance with Fire District Standards 3 Phased Construction. Each phase shall be provided with approved Fire District access roadways Dead-end roadways shall not exceed the maximum permitted by the Fire Code or Fire Distract standards C,o ~~~ ,, T H E C I T Y Rancho Cucamonga Staff Report DATE May 26, 2004 TO Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner gY. Ruben Warren, Plannmg Technician SUBJECT NON-CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - DRC2004-00326 - OMAHA JACKS - A request to reestablish a full service restaurant with bar and microbrewery within a 8,794 square foot space in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located in Masi Plaza at 11837 Foothill Boulevard, Suite A - APN~ 0229-011-39 ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - DRC2004-00327 -OMAHA JACKS - A request for entertainment including live music at a full service restaurant with bar and microbrewery within a 8,794 square foot (former) restaurant (with previous bar and entertainment) in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located in Masi Plaza at 11837 Foothill Boulevard, Suite A - APN 0229-011-39 BACKGROUND On July 22, 1998, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 98-11 allowing the establishment of Compass Creek Restaurant & Brewery, a bar and microbrewery, in 8,700 square feet within Building 5 of a 24 acre planned, mixed-use center Entertainment Permit 98-03 was also approved at the same time allowing live bands in confunction with the full service restaurant In August of 2003, the business ceased operation and the space has been vacant since then Recently, Omaha Jacks leased the facility and proposes to reestablish a restaurant and bar with microbrewery and entertainment ANALYSIS A Proposed Use According to the applicant, Omaha Jacks is an American Style steakhouse and microbrewery and they offer entertainment The unique feature is that their microbrewery will provide minor sales of beer to local outlets The proposed hours of operation for the restaurant and the outdoor seating are between 11 00 a m. and 10 00 p m The proposed hours of operation for the bar and the lounge are between 11 00 a m and 2 00 a m The proposed days and hours of entertainment are Thursday through Saturday between 10 00 p m and 2 00 a m The types of entertainment they offer will include karaoke, live bands, and dancing Because the dance area is less than 150 square feet, a security guard is not required However the applicant stated that the exterior security is being provided by the owner of Masi Plaza between the hours of 4 30 p m and 8 00 a m daily ITEMS "E,F" PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2004-00326 AND DRC2004-00327- OMAHA JACKS MAY 26, 2004 Page 2 B Regulations Because the previous business with the approved Conditional Use Permit has ceased operation for more than 180 days, a new Conditional Use Permit is regwred An Entertainment Permit is issued to the owner of the business, therefore, a new Entertainment Permit is required of the new business owner C Land Use Comoatibdity The City's experience indicates that the management team is crucial to the successful operation of entertainment in a manner that is compatible with surrounding businesses and in compliance with laws The applicant has not indicated any previous experience with the operation and management of a bar or entertainment The Masi Plaza is a mixed-use center of approximately 153,000 square feet which houses retail, food, and auto services The commercial businesses include Denny's, a dental office, a flonst shop, aliquor/mini-market store, retail and service businesses, and a fitness center Based upon absence of any disturbances or conflicts of the previous restaurant-bar-brewery and live entertainment enterprise and the mixed-use nature of the center, staff believes that the proposed operation would not create any new conflict with the existing uses Rather, the proposed use would complement other businesses within the center D Parkin The 153,000 square foot mixed-use center with its food uses, fitness center, and retail and service businesses regwres 870 parking spaces The number of parking spaces provided is 877 (Exhibit "D") The site has sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the use No additional parking is regwred E Environmental Assessment The application is exempt per Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act CORRESPONDANCE This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property posted, and notices were marled to all property owners within a 300-radius of the protect site RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-00326 and Entertainment Permit DRC2004-00327 through the adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval with Conditions Respe Ily sub Br Bu er City Planner BB RW/ma Attachments Exhibit "A" - Letters from the Applicant Exhibit "B" - Site Plan Exhibit "C" - Floor Plan Exhibit "D" - Information Sheet and Parking Calculation Exhibit "E" - Entertainment Permit Application Draft Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-00326 Draft Resolution of Approval for Entertainment Permit DRC2004-00327 ~,F 2 tirl-c Zook-o~3~-7 Omaha Jacks Steakhouse and Brewery ~s an Amencan-Style Steakhouse and Micro Brewery The main attraction at Omaha Jacks will be the restaurant and the high quality meals that we serve The restaurant includes a IvUcro Brewery that will produce high quality beer to be served to the restaurant guests, and at local outlets The restaurant will be open daily from 11 OOa m to 10 OOp m Omaha Jacks also has a bar and lounge area that will be ut~lrzed from 10 OOp m until 2 OOa m, Thursday through Saturday nights This baz and lounge area will incorporate entertainment that will range from Kazaoke to hve local entertainment Omaha Jacks wrll Employ approximately forty Employee's, with a maximum of twenty workrng during peak hours We aze requesting this entertainment permit m order to uhhze the existing bar and lounge area of the restaurant Exhibit "A" G~F3 ~JJ ZG ~ 0 0 ~{ ~O :7 j ~7 SECURITY PLAN The Management of Omaha Jacks will continually police the interior areas of the Restaurant on a dazly basis All Employees' will be trained on how to deal with, and how to identify potentially volatile situations All Employees' vnll also be trained on how to properly handle potential robberies, and the proper way to contact the authorities in case a need arises All exterior security will be provided by the shopping center. Exterior security is currently m place, and covers the hows between 4:30p m and S:OOa.m. vn: W ~, F ~{ C ~~ ~ii6 A1'''' Y 17111'1"• Y -~~ ~ s Exhibit "B" ~, F ,~ t~ ... „t J 'J' C. J ~ - ~ 3 /~ r ~ ?'L1 u ;1 ? ~ v.,0 O v o ~. ~b ~I y ~~ ~ 0 5~N1 ~..lJ O i~ d JS O O 33 ~ d ~I ~~ ~~ a g 3 ~~] a ~f a VL' `cz'I ~~ ~ / I f /~~`(~ C ~~~ ~ ~ ~~ E~ ~ ~ Exhibit "C" i r-~ L b `V7 ~ z ~c^u~ ~I ~,~ o i ~/ n ~~J I 7 O --`F~ TA~-~ S ,N~~ O C~4pJ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -~ N'_5 { --ram- -°~= ~~~ INFORMATION SHEET FILE NO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00326 ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2004-00327 APPLICANT OMAHA JACKS LOCATION 11837 Foothill Boulevard, Unit A FLOOR AREA 8,794 square feet LAND USE CLASSIFICATION Restaurant with bar selling distilled spirits and brewery EXISTING ZONING Industrial Park District (Subarea 7 of the Industnal Area Specific Plan) EXISTING LAND USE Commercial Center GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION General Commercial ADJACENT ZONING/LAND USE ZONING LAND USE North Commurnty Commercial Distrct Developed commercial center South General Industerial District (Subarea 8) Quakes Stadium and sports complex East Industnal Park District (Subarea 7) West Industnal Park District (Subarea 7) Single-family home and vacant Partially developed commercial center SITE DESCRIPTION The site is within Masi Plaza The proposed business is in Unit A of Budding 5 SITE SIZE Masi Plaza is amulti-phased 24-acre mixed-use center • ~` ~ ~ E, >c8 C J ~1 LJ PARKING CALCULATIONS Use Sg Footage Parking Ratio Parkmg Required Food Uses (15%) 22,500 5/1000 112 5 Food Uses (exceeds15%) 7,360 10/1000 73 6 Fitness Center 42,000 6 6/1000 277 2 Retail/Service/Office 81,340 5/1000 406 7 TOTAL 153,200 PARKING SPACES PROVIDED 877 870 PARKING SPACES PROVIDED BY TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE Lot No of Stalls Bldo Sg Footage 3 49 2,700 4 67 10,600 5 42 13,700 6 48 4,900 7 30 7,800 11 226 42,000 12 83 14,400 13 101 20,700 14 44 12,000 15 53 11,400 16A 66 13.000 16B (overflow lot) 68 0 TOTAL 877 153,200 PARKING RATIO 5 72 stalls per thousand square feet ~~ ~ / Gty of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Orvmon (909)477-2750 Please check if this submittal is for a APPLICATION FOR AN• ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT .New Application or O Annual Renewal This Entertainment Permit application shall be completed and submrtted Planning staff wtll evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the rnformat~on submrtted. The Gty Planner shall determine if the permit complies wdh each of the City's Codes and Ordinances poor to scheduling the project for Planning Commission consrderat~on Information about the applicant(s) I~ONw~\'~ L. yiP,n\ofw'$Q.oS.K£... ~\GNAf~-- T. \~~laPiZ't"\'\'~ Name Name . S-'Z8- ~2 q - 1'l - 5`1 Date of Birth Date of Birth S~g_\q-(a'7SC~ 5Cm~1 - Oaf-4~S~lb Social Security Number Social Security Number tlgtz~~9'1 -~3(083t11 California Driver's License No Califomia Driver's License No 135'3?S.Ci6t s. ~'~lGr~yS ~--1, . 3 1 y I'l R.-ct... Mara~te` Street Address Street Address t ~~ o y\~OfL1~ . CA q t'1 y ~ T~.~~Cl~l.-p+ C.~ Q 2 S9Z City, State, & Zip City, State 8 Zip ~~0~1 ~~ ~ -33 t3 ~ qoq~ -zzQ, -33-13 Phone Number Phone Number 2 The proposed and/or current name of the business ~S tr ~~ ~ /D Page 1 of 3 3 The name, date of birth, Socal Security Number, California Driver's License Number, address, and phone number of all persons responsible for the management or supervision of applicant's business and of any entertainment and provide the following information about each one Name Name Date of Birth Date of Birth Social Security Number Social Secunty Number California Drivers License No Caltfomia Driver's License No Street Address Street Address City, State, and Zip City, State, and Zip Phone Number Phone Number 4 Business address and legal description (Assessor's Parcel Number) where the entertainment will be offered 1 ~ 1183'1 '~ocr~a~t~~ '6l.yd yY,~~ Street Address ~ d5 ~- 13gy~ ~o~3t~-3313 Assessor's Parcel Number Phone Number A detailed description of the proposed entertainment, including type of entertainment, and number of persons engaged in the entertainment (may attach separate sheets if necessary) 1 ~¢, P~[1. KA Q~~fi. f~-1 O F fATU{LC ~ (--CCP+t- ~URWID S w.~~~ ~ACi. R(-.t`f~ea Fo~_ '~Rw1Ut.(.G- The date or days of the week, hours, and location of entertainment (attach floor plan) and the admission fee, if any, to be charged ---Rtutt_ - TrR.\ - SPrT - °1'.30ohn - z;UU ~M ~F1r 11831 ~ A '~ooT~~cw~ 'F>\vd ~.r't-~C.F\o ~~rc.,N.rrgc~ A 1 X30 I ~'- Entpermt - 1/99 ~/~ // Page 2 of 3 A statement of the nature and character of the applicant's business, if any, to be carved on in contunction with such entertainment, including whether or not alcohol wdl be served as part of such business ~n'..en~ Cam ~~.,~e S~ea~C.~OUS-e- ~. ~-2wQnf~ 8 Whether or not the applicant or any person responsible for the management or supervision of applicant's business has been, within the previous ten years, convicted of a cnme, the nature of such offense, and the sentence received therefor including conditions of parole or probation, if any 9 Whether or not the applicant has ever had any permit or license issued in conjunction with the sale of alcohol or provision of entertainment revoked, including the date thereof and name of the revoking agency t~~ ~ ~ Signs Please print name(s) ~~ Date 3~2,(0~0~ New Application $571 Entpermt - 1/99 ~~ ~/a Page 3 of 3 Annual Renewal $75 RESOLUTION NO 04-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00326, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT WITH BAR AND MICROBREWERY WITHIN A 8,794 SQUARE FEET SPACE IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 7), LOCATED IN MAST PLAZA AT 11837 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, SUITE A, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 0229-011-39 A Rentals 1 Omaha Jacks fled an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-00326, as described in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application " 2 On the 26th day of May 2004, the Planning 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 preregwsites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 The Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on May 26, 2004, including wntten and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, the Commission hereby specifically finds as follows a The application applies to property located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, which is presently improved with amixed-use center b The property to the north of the subtect site is developed with a commercial center, the property to the south is the City's Epicenter/Sports Complex, the property to the east contains asingle-family home and undeveloped land around it, and the property to the west is partially developed with a commercial center, and c The property is designated Industrial Park (Subarea 7) in the Development Code The proposed use, Omaha Jacks, is classified as a restaurant with a bar and entertainment, which is conditionally permitted in the Industrial Park District d The application contemplates the establishment of a bar serving distilled sports and a brewery The proposed hours of operation for the bar are 11 00 a m to 2 00 a m G,F~3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-64 DRC2004-00326 -OMAHA JACKS May 26, 2004 Page 2 f The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the site has suffiaent parking spaces to accommodate the use 3 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Commission during the above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows a The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the distract in which the site is located; and b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injunous to properties or improvements in the vianity, and c The application, which contemplates operation of the proposed uses, complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code 4 The Planning Commission hereby fords and determines that the project identified in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the regwrements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Gwdelines. 5 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, the Planning hereby approves the application, subject to each and every condition set forth below Planning Diwsion 1) Approval is for an 8,794 square foot full service restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and microbrewery Expansion or intensification of the bar or brewery shall require modification to the Conditional Use Permit 2) Approval is granted for the establishment of a bar with the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises when sold within a bona fide eating place 3) Incidental sales of beer produced may be sold to local outlets City business licenses and permits and/or licenses from other pertinent agencies are required 4) Delivery trucks shall not impede traffic flow within the center or impact parking available to the general public Parking, loading, and unloading along the main entry drive at the west side of the bwiding is prohibited 5) Hours of operation shall be limited to 10 00 a m to 12 00 a m Sunday through Wednesday, and 10 00 a m to 2 00 a m Thursday through Saturday ~,F/~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-64 DRC2004-00326 -OMAHA JACKS May 26, 2004 Page 3 6) The parking lot shall be posted "No Loitering" with letters not Tess than 1-inch in height on signs to the satisfaction of the City Planner and Sheriff's Department 7) If operation of the facility causes adverse effects upon adjacent businesses or operations, the Conditional Use Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration and possible termination of the use 8) If the operation of the faality causes nwsance problems, the City Planner may requre the applicant to implement a security personnel plan to mitigate the problem A detailed security plan shall be submitted for City Planner and/or Planning Commission review and approval 9) Any signs proposed for the facility shall be designed in conformance with the City's Sign Ordinance and the Uniform Sign Program No 125 for Masi Piaza, and shall require review and approval by the City Planner prior to installation 10) The placement of more than three coin operated amusement devices in the faality shall regwre a separate Conditional Use Permit for an arcade 11) The facility shall be operated in conformance with the performance standards as defined in the Industrial Area Specific Plan including, but not limited to, noise levels 12) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Bwlding Code, or any other City Ordinances 13) The applicant shall process all necessary permits as regwred by the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control and adhere to all conditions imposed by said Department 14) Failure to comply with Conditions of Approval or applicable City Ordinances shall cause the suspension of the Conditional Use Permit and possible revocation of the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission 15) The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of such E~ F/5~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-64 DRC2004-00326 -OMAHA JACKS May 26, 2004 Page 4 action, but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligation under this condition Fire DistncUButlding & Safety Diwsion 1) Plans are required for any alterations to the bwlding regwring a Bulding Permit Please Submit to the Building & Safety Division for rewew and approval before demolition or construction 2) Anew Assembly Use Permit is required for the new owners 3) Please submit a scaled and dimension floor plan to The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. 6 The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • BY Rich Maaas, Chairman ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary to the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of May 2004 AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS r~i~ ~lo • RESOLUTION NO 04-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2004-00327, A REQUEST FOR ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING LIVE MUSIC AT A FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT WITH BAR AND MICROBREWERY WITHIN A 8,794 SQUARE FOOT (FORMER) RESTAURANT (WITH PREVIOUS BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT) IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 7), LOCATED IN MAST PLAZA AT 11837 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, SUITE A, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 0229-011-39 A Recitals 1 Omaha Jacks filed an application for the issuance of Entertainment Permit DRC2004-00327, as described in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Entertainment Permit request is referred to as "the application " 2 On the 26th day of May 2004, the Planning 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 preregwsites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows. 1 The Commission hereby speafically 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 Planner during the above- referenced public hearing on May 26, 2004, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, the Commission hereby speafically finds as follows a The application applies to property located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, which is presently improved with amixed-use center, including restaurants with bars serving distilled spirits, and b The property to the north of the subtect site is developed with a commeraal center, the property to the south is the City's Epicenter/Sport Complex, the property to the east contains asingle-family home and undeveloped land around it, and the property to the west is partially developed with a commercial center, and c The property is designated Industrial Park (Subarea 7) in the Development Code, and d The proposed use, Omaha Jacks, is classified as a restaurant with a bar and entertainment, which is conditionally permitted in the Industnal Park Distract, and G~~~~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-65 DRC2004-00327 -OMAHA JACKS May 26, 2004 Page 2 The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding land uses, and The proposed entertainment consists of live bands and karaoke, and g The proposed days and hours of entertainment are Thursday through Saturday between 10 00 p m to 2 00 a m ,and There are sufficient parking spaces within Masi Piaza to accommodate the proposed uses 3 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows a That the conduct of the establishment and the granting of the application would not be contrary to the public health, safety, morals or welfare, and b That the premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal, improper or disorderly manner, and c That the applicant, or any person associated with him as pnncipal or partner or . in a position or capaaty involving partial or total control over the conduct of the business for which such permit is sought to be issued, has not been convicted in any court of competent turisdiction of any offense involving the presentation, exhibition, or performance of any obscene show of any kind or of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude or has not had any approval, permit, or license issued in conjunction with the sale of alcohol or the provisions of entertainment revoked within the preceding five years, and That granting the application would not create a public nuisance, and e That the applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of matenai fact in the regwred application 4 The Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Gwdelmes promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Gwdelmes 5 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, the Commission hereby approves the application, subtect to each and every condition set forth below Plannino Division 1) This approval is contingent upon approval of Conditional Use Permit i DRC2004-00326 E, F l g PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-65 DRC2004-00327 -OMAHA JACKS • May 26, 2004 Page 3 2) This approval is for alive-member live band, and karaoke Any change to the types of entertainment or the intensity of the entertainment shall regwre a modification to this permit 3) The days and hours of operation for the entertainment shall be limited to Thursday through Saturday between 10.00 p m and 2 00 a m Any expansion of days and/or hours shall regwre modification to this permit 4) No adult entertainment, as defined in the Rancho Cucamonga Murnapal Code, Section 17 04.090, shall be permitted 5) Entertainment shall be conducted inside the bwlding 6) When entertainment is being conducted, doors and windows shall remain closed for noise attenuation purposes 7) Exterior noise levels shall not exceed 65d6 dunng the hours of 7 00 a m to 10 OOp m and 60dB dunng the hours from 10 00 p m to700am 6) Access to the lounge/entertainment area must be from the main entrance to the primary use and not from a separate exterior entrance Other exits shall be for "Fire Exit Only " 9) If operation of this Entertainment Permit causes adverse effects upon adtacent residences, businesses, or operations including, but not limited to noise, loitering, parking, or disturbances, the Entertainment Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration and possible suspension or revocation of the permit 10) This permit shall be renewed annually by the applicant per Municipal Code Section 5 12 115 11) If the operation of the faality causes nwsance problems, the City Planner may require the applicant to implement a security personnel plan to mitigate the problem A detatled security plan shall be submitted for City Planner and/or Planning Commission review and approval 12) The parking lot shall be posted "No Loitering" with letters not less than 1-inch in height on signs to the satisfaction of the City Planner and Sheriff's Department • 13) The applicant shall process all necessary permits as required by the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control and adhere to all conditions imposed by said Department G~ 1~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-65 DRC2004-00327 -OMAHA JACKS May 26, 2004 Page 4 14) Any signs proposed for the facility shall be designed in conformance with the City's Sign Ordinance and the Uniform Sign Program No 125 for Masi Plaza, and shall regwre review and approval by the City Planner pnor to installation 15) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Urnform Budding Code, or any other City Ordinances 16) The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of such action, but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligation under this condition Fire District/ Bwlding and Safety Diwsion i 1) The maximum number of occupants shall not exceed Budding and Fire Codes The maximum occupancy for each room shall be posted as determined by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distract and/or the City's Fire Prevention Unit Diwsion 2) Occupancy of the facility shall not commence until such time as ali Urnform Building Code and State Marshall's regulations have been complied with Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distract and the Bwlding and Safety Division for review and approval, prior to issuance of building permits The bwlding shall be inspected for compliance, prior to occupancy 3) Any modification to the approved plans after occupancy of the building may regwre additional revew and/or permits from the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Diwsion 6 The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution • G, Sao • PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-65 DRC2004-00327 -OMAHA JACKS May 26, 2004 Page 5 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY Rich Macias, Chairman ATTEST• Brad Buller, Secretary C J • I, Brad Buller, Secretary to the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of May 2004 AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS C,~al T H E C I T Y O F RANCHO CUCAMONGA Staff Report DATE May 26, 2004 TO~ Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FRONY Brad Buller, Clty Planner BY Larry Henderson AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposed annexation of approximately 300 acres of land generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and -Bullock Road -APN. 0225-084-05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 The entire project area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01162 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to change the General Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres of land and from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN: 0225- 084-08 (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 and 13. The entire project area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to change the Etiwanda North Specific Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres and from Very Low Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Flood Control/Resource Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN 0225-084-OS (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 and 13 The entire project area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation BACKGROUND On April 28, 2004, the Planning Commission initiated the land use amendments for General Plan Land Use Amendment DRC2003-01162 and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 ITEMS "G,H,I" PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ANNEXATION DRC2003-01 1 64 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA GPA DRC2003-01 1 62 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ENSPA DRC2003-01163 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 26, 2004 Page 2 The proposed annexation area is located within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP), which was adopted by the City Council in 1991, thereby pre-zoning the entire area The ENSP covers approximately 6,840 acres, most of which were in the City Sphere of Influence at the time of adoption The City is in the process of preparing four separate annexations to the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) totaling 800-acres, including • DRC2002-00865/Richland -Annexation of approximately 160 acres • DRC2003-01051/Traigh Pacific -Annexation of approximately 240 acres • DRC2003-00753/Henderson Creek -Annexation of approximately 100 acres • DRC2003-01164/Etiwanda Creek -City-initiated annexation of approximately 300 acres Each of the four annexations are being reviewed under separate environmental documentation, this City-initiated annexation will run concurrently with that of Tentative Tract 16324/Henderson Creek in order to avoid creating an unincorporated "island" which is prohibited by LAFCO regulations The proposed annexation area is currently within an unincorporated portion of the County of San Bernardino and is within the City of Rancho Cucamonga Sphere of Influence The City boundary is currently adfacent to the proposed annexation area along Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road Separate annexations associated with Tentative Tract 16072, Tentative Tract 14749, and Tentative Tract 16324, will result in creating a City boundary along East Avenue and the north boundary of this annexation, a total annexation area of approximately 800 acres within four separate annexation actions (Exhibit A) The proposed annexation area, comprised of approximately 300-acres, is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road Approximately 205 acres of the area is characterized by Etiwanda Creek, including the spreading basins and associated conservation area The proposed General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments will modify approximately 80-acres of land from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling urnts per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling urnts per acre) for two 40 acre parcels, one located at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and East Avenue and the second located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road, and, approximately 45 acres of land from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control in association with Etiwanda Creek (located on the east side of the creek along the west side of Wardman Bullock Road), and finally 15 acres within the annexation area (three 5 acre parcels located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road), will remain Very Low Residential L~ ~) I •i1. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA . GPA DRC2003-01162 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ENSPA DRC2003-01 1 63 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 26, 2004 Page 3 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION A Surrounding Land Use and Zoning North - Etiwanda Creek, SCE Utility Corndor, and Vacant land (proposed Tentative Tract 16324)/Conservation, Flood ControUUtility Corndor, Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling unit per acre) South - Etiwanda Creek, Fire Station No. 176, and Vacant Land/Conservation/Flood Control, Mixed Use, Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) East - Sherdan Estates and Brentwood EstatesNery Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) West - Vacant land (proposed Tentative Tract 16072)/Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Very Low Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) B General Plan Designations Protect Site - Conservation, Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Flood Control/Utility Corridor North - Conservation and Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) South - Conservation, Flood ControUUtility Corndor, Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) East Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Flood Control/Utility West - Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre), Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre), Conservation and Flood Control/Utility Corridor C Site Characteristics A maiority of the site is occupied by Etiwanda Creek and related spreading basins, drainage system, and conservation area Only a few residences have been developed on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road ANALYSIS Development in the immediate area includes a single-family neighborhood, referred to as Brentwood Estates and Sheridan Estates, located on the east side of Wardman Bullock Road, a proposed Tentative Tract 16324, referred to as Henderson Creek, is proposed north of the annexation area at the north end of Wardman Bullock Road, and a proposed Tentatve Tract 16072 is currently being processed on the west side of East Avenue, both proposed protects include separate annexations to the City Future residential development within the area is proposed as Low Residential, and will be compatible and consistent with Brentwood Estates and the proposed Tentative Tract 16072, becoming a part of the larger North Etiwanda Community, and the Etiwanda Highlands and Upper Etiwanda neighborhoods as identified in the Speafic Plan A Environmental Assessment The initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared and are attached for the Planning Commission to consider If the Planning Commission concurs, issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts would be in order FACTS FOR FINDING The recommended facts for finding are contained in attached Resolutions for consideration Gt-}~ 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA GPA DRC2003-01162 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ENSPA DRC2003-01163 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 26, 2004 Page 4 CORRESPONDENCE These items were advertised as a public heanng in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radws of the protect site RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolutions recommending approval of Annexation DRC2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163, thereby forwarding the items to the City Counal for final action Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB LH/Is Attachments Exhibit "A" - 2004 Annexations Exhibit "B" - Existing General Plan Map Exhibit "C" - Existing ENSP Map Exhibit "D" - Initial Study and Negative Declaration Draft Resolution of Approval for Annexation DRC2003-01164 Draft Resolution of Approval for General Plan Land Use Amendment DRC2003-01162 Draft Resolution of Approval for Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 C~, N,Z y p 2004 ANNEXATIONS ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION DRC2003-01162 (GPA) DRC2003-01163 (ENSPA) ~~ ~I lg--~ ~ G,ft1 5 • ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION DRC2003-01162 (GPA) Etiwanda Creek Annexation EXISTNG GP ~ VERY LOW LOW ,f1r~• CONSERVATION • oo FLOOD CONTROL /UTILITY CORRIDOR its NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL Fx1~ I~11" ~ (~~S(o ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION DRC2003-01162 (GPA) DRC2003-01163 (ENSPA) ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION EXISTING ZONING ® VERY LOW <2 ~ LOW 2-4 OPEN SPACE FLOOD CONTROL FAULT ZONE UTILITY CORRIDOR NEIGHBORHOOD COMM. EXHIBIT"C" G~~,-~- 500 0 500 1000 Feet Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division May 2004 EXISTING ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (Part I -Initial Study) (Please type or pnnf clearly using ink Use the tab key to move from one Ime to the next Ime J 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. Upon review of the completed Initial Study Part I and the development application, additional information such as, but not limited to, traffic, noise, biological, drainage, and geological reports may be required. The project application will not be deemed complete unless the identified special studies/reports are submitted for review and accepted as complete and adequate. The project application will not be scheduled for Committees' review unless all required reports are submitted and deemed complete for staff to prepare the Initial Study Part II as required by CEQA. In addition to the filing fee, the applicant will be responsible to pay or reimburse the City, its agents, officers, and/or consultants for all costs for the preparation, review, analysis, recommendations, mitigations, etc., of any special studies or reports. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONSWlLL NOT BE PROCESSED Please note that /t /s the responstbdtty o(the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of subm/ttal, Ctty staff will not be available to perform work regwred to provide missing mformabon Appllcatton Number for the protect to which this form pertains ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMOP ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01162 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163 Protect Tale Name & Address of pro/ect owner(s) City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Droision 10500 Comic Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Name & Address of developer or pro/ect sponsor City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Droision 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 I \PLANNING\Debra64nnexahon-Sphere Iesues1300AC Annexation\Imtial Study Partt doc Page 1 of 10 Rev 3!17/04 G~.Na 8 Contact Person & Address Name & Address of person preparing this form (if different (rom above) Telephone Number '1) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy o/the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the protect 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 lrom the site /rom 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) Protect Location (descn6e) generally located north of Wilson AV'ehue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - 4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary) APN 0225-084-08 (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 and 15 'S) Gross Site Area (ac/sq ff) 3~ ~fl~ S '6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed dedications) Al. R 7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the pro/ect site (attach additional sheet /(necessary) - A proposal to change the General Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres of land and from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN 0225-084-08 (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, • 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 and 13 The entire protect area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation Related Files Annexation DRC2003-01164, Etiwanda North Speafic Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16072, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16324 11PLANNING1DebraWnnexa6on-Sphere Issues\300AC Annexation\Indiai Study Part1 doc Page 2 of 10 Rev 3/17/04 ~~~ /~ Information indicated by an asterisk (') is not required o(non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff 8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City o(Rancho Cucamonga and othergovemmental . agencies in order to fully Implement the pro/ect San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission for Annexation 9) Describe the physical setting of the sde as d exists be/ore the pro/ect Including mformahon on topography, sod stabdrty, plants and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects Describe any existing structures on site (~ncludmg age and condition) and the use of the structures Attach photographs ofsignificant features described In add~hon, cite all sources ofinformat/on (~ a ,geological and/orhydrologlc studies, biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies) The proposed annexation area, comprised of approximately 300-acres, is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road A majority of the site is occupied by Etiwanda Creek and related spreading basins, drainage system, and conservation area Existing pre-zoned land use designations for the 300-acre site include 140 acres within Very Low Residential District, and 160 acres within Conservation/Flood Control The proposed General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments will modify approximately 80-acres of land • from Very Low Residential (0 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre) for two 40-acre parcels, one located at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and East Avenue and the second located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road, and, approximately 45-acres of land from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control in association with Etiwanda Creek (located on the east side of the creek along the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road), and finally 15-acres within the annexation area (three 5-acre parcels located on the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road), will remain Very Low Residential Therefore, the proposed prolect would result in 15 acres Very Low Residential, 80 acres Low Residential, and 205 acres Conservation/Flood Control Development in the immediate area includes a single-family neighborhood, referred to as Brentwood Estates and Sheridan Estates, located on the east side of Wardman-Bullock Road, a proposed Tentative Tract 16324, referred to as Henderson Creek, is proposed north of the annexation area at the north end of Wardman-Bullock Road, and a proposed Tentative Tract 16072 is currently being processed on the west side of East Avenue, both proposed projects include separate annexations to the City (Table 2) Future residential development within the area is proposed as Low Residential, and will be compatible and consistent with Brentwood Estates and the proposed Tentative Tract 16072, becoming a part of the larger North Etiwanda Community, and the Etiwanda Highlands and Upper Etiwanda neighborhoods as identified in the Specific Plan 10) Describe the known cultural and/orhistoncal aspects of the site Clte all sources ofmformatlon (books, published reports and oral history) The prolect site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancno • Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2 24 (Historic Preservation), and Cultural Resource Assessment of nearby projects have yielded findings of minimal historical or cultural signficance I \PLANNING\DebraWnnexahon-Sphere Issues\3o0AC Annexation~lmhal Study Partt doc Page 3 of 10 Rev 3/17/04 G-.fif,T,10 C~ 11) Descnbe anynolsesourcesandthelrlevelsthatnowaflectthesde(alrcraR,roadwaynolse,etc)andhowtheywtllaffect proposed uses iThe protect site is not currently within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Exhibit V-13 However, future development of the residential portions of the annexation area will incrementally increase the level of noise associated with construction and increased traffic The proposed General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment includes a modification of approximately 80 acres from Very Low residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), and an a modification of approximately 45 acres from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control 12) Descnbe the proposed pro/ect m deta/1 Th/s should provide an adequate descnpt/on ofthe site m terms of ultimate use that will result from the proposed pro/ect Indicate if there are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur with each phase, and the antrcrpated completion o(each increment Attach addrtlonal sheet(s) if necessary The proposed annexation area is currently within an unincorporated portion of the County of San Bernardino and is within the City of Rancho Cucamonga Sphere of Influence The City boundary is currently adtacent to the proposed annexation area along Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road (Figure 1) Separate annexations associated with Tentative Tract 16072, Tentative Tract 14749, and Tentative Tract 16324, will result in creating a City boundary along East Avenue and the north boundary of this annexation, a total annexation area of approximately 800-acres within four separate annexation actions (Figure 2) . The proposed annexation area, comprised of approximately 300-acres, is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road A matority of the site is occupied by Etiwanda Creek and related spreading basins, drainage system, and conservation area Existing pre-zoned land use designations for the 300-acre site include 140 acres within Very Low Residential District, and 160 acres within Conservation/Flood Control The proposed General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments will modify approximately 80-acres of land from Very Low Residential (0 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre) for two 40-acre parcels, one located at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and East Avenue and the second located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road, and, approximately 45-acres of land from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control in assoaation with Etiwanda Creek (located on the east side of the creek along the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road), and finally 15-acres within the annexation area (three 5-acre parcels located on the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road), will remain Very Low Residential Therefore, the proposed protect would result in 15 acres Very Low Residential, 80 acres Low Residential, and 205 acres Conservation/Flood Control 13) Descnbe 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 ) North I Etiwanda Creek, SCE Utility Corndor, I Conservation, Flood Control/Utility Corndor, and and vacant land (proposed Tentative Very Low Residential (proposed GPA and ENSPA Tract 16324) from Verv Low to Low associated with TT16324) South I Etiwanda Creek, Fire Station No 176, (Conservation/Flood Control, Mixed Use, and Very and vacant land Low Residential i Estates/Brentwood Estates ~ Very Low Resden4al West Vacant land (proposed Tentative Tract I Low Residential and Very Low Residential 16072 14) Wtll the prop cnange the pattern, scale, or character of the surrounding general area of the pro/ect~ I \PLANNING\DebraWnnexahon-Sphere Issues\300AC AnnexahonUni6al Study PaA1 doc Page 4 of 10 Rev 3/17/04 ^ ' 1 Development in the immediate area includes asingle-family neighborhood, referred to as Brentwood and Sheridan Estates, located on the east side of Wardman-Bullock Road, a proposed Tentative Tract 16324, known as Henderson Creek is proposed north of the annexation area at the north end of Wardman-Bullock Road, and a proposed Tentative Tract 16072 is currently being processed on the west side of East Avenue, both proposed protects include annexation to the City Future residential development within the proposed Low Residential designation will be compatible and consistent with Brentwood/Sheridan Estates and the proposed Tentative Tract 16072, becoming a part of the larger North Etiwanda Community No adverse impacts are anticipated 15) Ind/cate the type ofshort-term and long-term nose to be generated, mcludmg source and amount How will these nose levels affect ad/acent propert/es and on-site uses What methods of soundproofing are proposed '16) Ind/cate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees 17) Indicate any bodes of water (mcludmg domestic water supplies) into which the s/te drams • Existing flood control facilities occupy approximately 120 acres of the site, with an additional 85-acres located along the creek that have been specifically set aside as conservation area for improvements to the Etiwanda Creek basins No future development will occur in any riparian, wetland, or other areas impacted by Etiwanda Creek Future development of up to 95 acres within the protect area, adjacent to Etiwanda Creek, will not have any impacts on riparian, wetland, or related habitat 18) Ind/cate expected amount o(water usage (See Attachment A for usage estimates) For further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga Valley Water D/stnct at 987-2591 a Res/dent/al (gal/day) J~ Peak use (gal/Day) _~ b Commeraal/Ind (gal/day/ac) ~_ Peak use (gal/mm/ac) ~_ 19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal ^ Sept/c Tank ^ Sewer If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests If discharge to a sanitary sewage system /s proposed md~cate expecteddailysewagegeneration (SeeAttachmentAforusageestimates) For furtherc/anficaGon,pleasecontactthe Cucamonga Valley Water District at 987-2591 a Residential (gal/day) b Commeraal/Industrial (gal/day/ac) RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: 20) Number of residential unds ~ • Detached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size I \PLANNING\DebralAnnexahon-Sphere Issues\300AC Annexation\Inrtal Study Part1 doc Page 5 of 70 Rev 3/17/04 ~'_uT"/l Attached (md~cate whether units are rental or for sale unts) 21) Ant~ctpated range of sale paces and/or rents Sale Pace(s) $ to $ Rent (per month) $ to $ 22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type 23) /ndtcate anttapated household size by unit type 24) Indicate the expected number ofschool children who will be residing w~thtn the pro/ect Confact the appropriate School Districts as shown m Attachment B a Elementary b Junior Htgh c Senior High COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND /NSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS 25) Describe type of use(s) and ma/or function(s) of commerctal, industrial or mstrtuhonal uses N 26) 1"otal floor area of commerctal, mdustnal, or tnsfttut~onal uses by type 27) /ndtcate hours of operation I \PLANNINGIDebralAnnexahon-Sphere Issues1300AC Annexationllnrtial Study Parit doc 3„7,04 ^,, 1 ~ ~ 3 Page 6 of 10 Rev i 28) Number of employees Total Mawmum Shift Time of Mawmum Shift 29) Provide breakdown ofanticipatedlob classilications, including wage and salary ranges, as well as an indication ofthe rate of here 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 pollution emissions (Data should be verified through the South Coast Air Duality Management Distract, at (818) 572-6283) ALL PROJECTS 32) Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the pro/ect been contacted to determine their ability to provide adequate service to the proposed pro/ect~ 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 matenals~ Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited fo PCB's, radioactive substances, pesticides and herbicides, fuels, oils, solvents, and otherflammable liquids and gases Also note underground storage ofany 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 Na 11PLANNING\DebraWnnexation-Sphere Issues\30oAC Annexation\Indial Study Part1 doc Page 7 of 10 Rev 3/17/04 ~/~ ( I (~ 34J Will the proposed pro/ect involve the temporary orlong-term use, storage, ordischarge ofhazardous and/ortoxic mafenals, including but not limited to those examples listed above If yes, provide an inventory of all such matena/s 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 app/icat~on plans The land uses permitted within the annexation area will not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required (or adequate evaluation of this pro/ect to the best ofmyability, that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct tot he best o/my knowledge and belie/ I further understand that additional mformatlon maybe required to be submitted before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Date ~~ 7 /(]4 Signature Title ~~{} ~~Ql'7nP~ I \PLANNING\Debra~Annexation-Sphere Issues1300AC Annexation\Irntial Study Parti doc Page 8 of 10 Rev 3/17/04 /' ' I ~S l7'1T~~ T 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-Famlly Multl-Famlly Neighborhood Commerclal General Commerclal Office Professional Institutional/Government Industrlal Park Large General Industrlal Heavy Industrlal (distribution) Sewer Flows Single-Famlly Multi-Famlly General Commercial Office Professional Industrial Park Large General Industrial Heavy Industrlal (distribution) 705 gallons per EDU per day 256 gallons per EDU per day 1000 gal/day/unit (tenant) 4082 gal/day/unit (tenant) 973 gal/day/unit (tenant) 6412 gal/day/unit (tenant) 1750 gal/day/unit (tenant) 2020 gal/day/unit (tenant) 1863 gal/day/unit (tenant) 270 gallons per EDU per day 190 gallons per EDU per day 1900 gal/day/acre 1900 gal/day/acre Institutional/Government 3000 gal/day/acre 2020 gal/day/acre 1863 gal/day/acre Source Cucamonga Valley Water Dtstnct Engineering & Water Resources Departments, Urban Water Management Plan 2000 I \PLANNING\DebraVlnnexahon-Sphere Issues\300AC Annexation\Initial Study Parti doc 3/17/04 Page 9 of 10 Rev ~nT tl 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 Ontano, CA 91762 (909) 988-8511 11PLANNING\DebraV+nnexation-Sphere Issues1300AC Annexation\Imtial Study Part1 doc Page 10 of 10 Rev 3/17/04 G,Ntz/ ~ City of Rancho Cucamonga • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND Protect Files: ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposed annexation of approximately 300 acres of land generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road APN 0225-084-05, 06, 07, 08, and 09, and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, O8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01162 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to change the General Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwellmg units per acre) for approximately 80 acres of land and from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN 0225-084-08 (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, O8, 11, 12 and 13 The entire protect area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation Related Files Annexation DRC2003-01164, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16072, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16324 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to change the Etiwanda North Specific Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres and from Very Low Residential ( 1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Flood Control/Resource Conservation for approximately 45 acres of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN 0225-084-08 (portion) and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12 and 13 The entire protect area of approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation Related Fdes Annexation DRC2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16072 2. Description of Project: The proposed annexation area is located within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP), which was adopted by the City Council in 1991, thereby pre-zoning the entire area The ENSP covers approximately 6,840 acres, most of which was in the City Sphere of Influence at the time of adoption The Cary is in the process of preparing four separate annexations to the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) totaling 800 acres, rncludmg • Tentative Tract 16072/Richland -annexation of approximately 160 acres • Tentative Tract 14749/Tracy -annexation of approximately 240 acres • Tentative Tract 16324/Henderson Creek -annexation of approximately 100 acres • City initiated annexation of approximately 300 acres ~-l;I,l ~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 2 . Each of the four annexations are being reviewed under separate environmental documentation, this City-initiated annexation will run concurrently with that of Tentative Tract 16324/Henderson Creek in order to avoid creating an unincorporated "island" which is prohibitive by LAFCO regulations The Proposed Protect The proposed annexation area is currently within an unincorporated portion of the County of San Bernardino and is within the City of Rancho Cucamonga Sphere of Influence The City boundary is currently adtacent to the proposed annexation area along Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road (Figure 1) Separate annexations associated with Tentative Tract 16072, Tentatwe Tract 14749, and Tentative Tract 16324, will result in creating a City boundary along East Avenue and the north boundary of this annexation, a total annexation area of approximately 800-acres within four separate annexation actions (Figure 2) The proposed annexation area, comprised of approximately 300-acres, is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road A matonty of the site is occupied by Etiwanda Creek and related spreading basins, drainage system, and conservation area Existing pre-zoned land use designations for the 300-acre site include 140 acres within Very Low Residential District, and 160 acres within Conservation/Flood Control The proposed General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments will modify approximately 80-acres of land from Very Low Residential (0 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre) for two 40-acre parcels, one located at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and East Avenue and the second located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road, and, approximately 45-acres of land from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control rn association with Etiwanda Creek (located on the east side of the creek along the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road), and finally 15-acres within the annexation area (three 5-acre • parcels located on the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road), will remain Very Low Residential Therefore, the proposed protect would result in 15 acres Very Low Residential, 80 acres Low Residential, and 205 acres Conservation/Flood Control (see Figure 3 and Table 1) Development in the immediate area includes a single-family neighborhood, referred to as Brentwood Estates and Sheridan Estates, located on the east side of Wardman-Bullock Road, a proposed Tentative Tract 16324, referred to as Henderson Creek, is proposed north of the annexation area at the north end of Wardman-Bullock Road, and a proposed Tentatroe Tract 16072 is currently being processed on the west side of East Avenue, both proposed protects include separate annexations to the City (Table 2) Future residential development within the area is proposed as Low Residential, and will be compatible and consistent with Brentwood Estates and the proposed Tentatve Tract 16072, becoming a part of the larger North Etiwanda Community, and the Etiwanda Highlands and Upper Etiwanda neighborhoods as identified in the Specific Plan 3. Protect Sponsor's Name and Address. City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Droision 10500 Ciwc Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 General Plan Land2omng Designation: See Tables 1 and 2 below for a summary of on-site and surrounding land uses, land use designations, and the proposed land use amendments l7j~ll (~ Inltlal Study for Clty of Rancho Cucamonga Annexatlon/General Plan AmendmenUEtlwanda North Speclflc Plan Amendment Page 3 Table 1 -Land Use Amendment Summary 5. Land Use Designation Acreage Average Density Estimated Number of Dwelling units EXISTING LAND USE Very Low Residential (0 1 to 2 du/ac) 140 1 2 du/ac 168 Conservahon/Control Flood 160 NA NA TOTAL 300 168 PROPOSED IAND USE Very Low Residential (1 to 2 du/ac) 15 1 2 du/ac 18 Low Residential (2 to 4 du/ac) 80 2 5 du/ac 200 Conservahon/Flood Control 205 NA NA TOTAL 300 218 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting (Briefly describe the project's surroundings)• Table 2 -Surrounding Land Use Summary Land Use General Plan2onin Desi nation North Ehwanda Creek, SCE Utility Corndor, Conservatwn, Flood Control/Utddy Corndor, and and vacant land (proposed Tentative Very Low Residential (proposed GPA and ENSPA Tract 16324 from Ve Low to Low associated with TT16324 South Etiwanda Creek, Fire Station No 176, Conservation/Flood Control, Mixed Use, and Very and vacant land Low Residential East Sheridan Estates/Brentwood Estates Ve Low Residential West Vacant land (proposed Tentative Tract Low Residential and Very Low Residential 16072 6. Lead Agency Name and Address• City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Drolsion 10500 Crolc Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Contact Person and Phone Number. Debra Meier, AICP Associate Planner (909)477-2750 Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g , permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): • San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission for Annexation ~.,N,Z ao Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 4 GLOSSARY -The following abbreviations are used m this report. EIR -Environmental Impact Report FEIR -Final Environmental Impact Report NOx -Nitrogen Oxides ROG -Reactive Organic Gases PM~o -Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB -Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD -South Coast Air Quality Management District URBEMIS7G -Urban Emissions Model ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this protect, 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 (/) Av Quality (/) Biological Resources (/) Cultural Resources (/) Geology/Soils (/) Hazards/Waste Materials (/) Hydrology/Water Quality (/) Land Use/Planning () Mineral Resources (/) Noise (/) Population/Housing () Public Services () Recreation (/) Transportation/Traffic () Utilities/Service Systems (/) Mandatory Findings of Si nificance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation () I find that the proposed protect COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared (/) I find that although the proposed protect could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the protect have been made by, or agreed to, by the protect proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared () I fmd that the proposed protect MAY have a sigmficant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is requred () I find that the proposed protect 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 protect 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 protect, nothing further is regwred Prepared E Reviewed Date ~ i7/ Date 2 C7 ~' Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 5 Potentially $ignifcani Bryan Less Issues and Supporting Informa4on Sources Pnemially unless rnan SiBnifcant Mmgauon Sigrnf¢ant No I an Inco ratetl I an I an EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. AESTHETICS. Would fhe protect a) Have a substantial affect a scenic vistas () () (/) ( ) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, Including, () () () (/) but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings wthin a State Scenic Hlghway~ c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character () () () (/) or quality of the site and ds surroundings~ d) Create a new source of substantlal Ilght or glare, () () (/) ( ) which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area Comments: a) The site is within a view corridor of the mountains as viewed from 24th Street (Wilson Avenue) and along Wardman-Bullock Road, according to General Plan Exhibit III-15 and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Exhibit 7 Development within the 300-acre area will only occur . on approximately 40 acres at the northwest corner of Wilson and Wardman-Bullock Road, approximately 40 acres on the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and East Avenue, and approximately 15 acres along Wardman-Bullock Road The Etiwanda Creek conservation area and flood control basins will not be developed, therefore, the view corridor northerly from Wilson Avenue through the creek bed will not be impacted by the annexation nor the proposed land use amendments All future development will comply with the Community Design, Development Standards, and Design Guidelines section of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan These sections include guidelines for architectural design, landscape treatment, grading techniques The guidelines and standards set forth within the Specific Plan shall be reflected in the detailed plans that are required at the time of development application submittals b) The protect site contains no scenic resources and no historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway In fact, there are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga c) The site is generally located on the north side of 24th Street (Wilson Avenue) between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road Etiwanda Creek, and the associated Etiwanda Creek conservation area, basins, and drainage system (a total of approximately 205 acres), dominates the 300-acre annexation area The GPA and ENSPA involves the amendment of 45 acres of land from Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Conservation/Flood Control, and 80 acres from Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), an additional 15 acres within the annexation area will remain in the Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) land use designation The visual quality of the area will not degrade as a result of the proposed annexation and the . General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments as described above, because the area of proposed development overall will be reduced by approximately 45 acres that will be used to increase the conservation areas surrounding Etiwanda Creek by the County Flood Control District Design review is required prior to approval of any proposed development C~,N,~ as • Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan Amendment/Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 6 Potenaally $ipmficant Irtpact Lew Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potenfially Uniew Than SiBnd¢em MiapaaW Sgmficanf No 1 an I,rco ratetl I act ~ atl applications In addition, City standards regwre the developer to underground existing and new utility lines and facilities to minimize unsightly appearance of overhead utility lines and utility enclosures in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No 87-96, unless exempted by said Resolution d) Future residential development within the area (a total of 95 acres) will create new light and glare because the site is currently vacant All areas where potential residential development will occur have been identified as areas for residential development within the General Plan The design and placement of light fixtures will be shown on Site Plans which regwre review for consistency with City standards and the guidelines outlined in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan that requires shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare Lighting will be selected and located to confine the area of illumination to within the prolect site The impact is not considered significant • 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the prolect a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or () () (`~) ( ) 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 uses b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or () () () (~) a W illiamson Act contract c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, () () () (~) which, due to their location or nature, could result m conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural uses Comments• a/c) The 300 acre site is currently within an unincorporated portion of the County of San Bernardino and is within the City of Rancho Cucamonga Sphere of Influence, and fs within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, which was adopted as a pre-zone to the area by the City in 1991 The site is generally located north of 24th Street (Wilson Avenue) between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road, and does not contain any agricultural uses or activities There are approximately 1,300 acres of Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland or Farmland, of Statewide Importance within the Cfty of Rancho Cucamonga, of which about 1/3 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 characterized by existing and planned development Further, 2/3 of the designated farmlands parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and then 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 conditions was ultimately adopted by the City Council The proposed prolect 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 ~/~,~a3 C Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan Amendment/Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 7 • Potenaally Significant Irtpact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Fotent,sOr unless man $ipntficant MiUgafion Significant No I act Into rated I act I act 3. AIR QUALITY Would the protect a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the O O O (/) applicable au quality plan b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute () (/) () ( ) substantially to an existing or protected air quality violation c) Result In a cumulatively considerable net increase O O O (/) of any criteria pollutant for which the protect 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 obtectionable 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 conditions was ultimately adopted by the City Council The proposed protect includes annexation of approximately 300 acres to the Clty of Rancho Cucamonga, along with an amendment to the General Plan and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan from Very Low Residential to Low Residential for approximately 80 acres of land, and from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control for approximately 45 acres of land The proposed amendment will result In 45 acres of land being removed from the potential for residential development, and Instead being used as conservation land by County Flood control In Etiwanda Creek C~ b) During the construction phases of future development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions In addition, fugitive dust would also be generated during grading and construction activities Whsle most of the dust would settle on or near the protect site, smaller particles would remain In the atmosphere, increasing particle levels within the surrounding area Construction is an on-going Industry in the Rancho Cucamonga area Construction workers and equipment work and operate at one development site until their tasks are complete They then transfer to a different site where the process begins again Therefore, the emissions associated with construction activities are not new to the Rancho Cucamonga area and they would not violate an air quality standard or worsen the existing air quality In the region Nevertheless, fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast AIr Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on aprotect-specific basis Therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented during all future development to reduce impacts to • less-than-significant levels 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is /being prope/rly serviced and maintained as per l7J~JZ °Z t Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan Amendment/Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 8 Potenaelly S'9nficant Irryaet Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potemially unless Tian Sipnifitent MNgallon Sigrvficarrt No I ad Into rzteC I cl I acl manufacturers' specifications Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification 2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and protected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air duality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted m SCAQMD Rule 1108. 5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) m accordance with Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. 6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWoC6]) daily to reduce PM~g emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. . 7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCACMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all mactrve construction areas that remain mactrve for 96 hours or more to reduce PM~o emissions. ~t I ''/ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan Amendment/Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 9 PolenLally Sipa~fcant Irtpact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Ppfaniiallr urtlass rnar, S,grvM1Cant Mmgaoon Sigmhcant No 1 ad IfIpO Ie0 Impact I aM 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, short-term construction air quality emissions would remain significant as noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 6) Based upon the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 5 6-4 of the General Plan FEIR, Nox, ROG, and PM,g would exceed SCAOMD thresholds for significance, and therefore, would be cumulatively significant and cannot be mitigated to a less-than-significant level 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 In the Tong-term, development consistent with the General Plan would result in significant operational vehicle emissions based upon the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 5 6-4 of the General Plan FEIR, therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a protect basis to aless-than-significant level . The following mitigation measures shall be implemented during any future construction activity 10) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate high efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters. 11) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, the General Plan FEIR identified the Citywide increase in operational emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a statement of overriding conditions was ultimately adopted by the City Counctl c) 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 Pfan 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 proposed protect includes annexation of approximately 300 acres to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, along with an amendment to the General Plan and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan from Very Low Residential to Low Residential for approximately 80 acres of land, and from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control for approximately 45 acres of land The proposed amendment will result in 45 acres of land being removed from the potential for residential development, and instead being used as conservation land by County Flood control in Etiwanda Creek d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of . pollution than the population at large The SCAOMD identifies the following as sensitive receptors long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic facilities According to the SCAOMD, protects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within Y<-mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants ~~ ~~ ~ o~~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 10 Potentially Sgni6wnt Impact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially unless Then Sipnihcant Mltipation Stprvlcant No I act Inca mtetl I act I act identified in SCAOMD Rule 1401 Future development within the annexation area is located wilt/<-mile of a sensitive receptor as existing single-family residential homes are located adjacent to the protect site along Wardman-Bullock Road Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan During construction, there is the possibility of fugitive dust to be generated from grading the site The mitigation measures listed under b) above will reduce impact to less-than-significant levels 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 () () () (~) 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) Intertere 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 O O U (~) 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 Comments a) The annexation is located on an alluvial fan, one of a series of alluvial fans formed by material transported cut of deep incised canyons along the front of the San Gabriel Mountains Mator canyons include Deer, Day, East, Etiwanda and San Sevaine canyons Other smaller canyons that contribute alluvial material to the fans are Bull, Henderson, and Morse canyons Collectively the group of alluvial fans are known as the Etiwanda Fan ~,r~,~a7 initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 11 Potenaally SiBnihcant Impact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Pptanhallr unless rnan SiBruhcanl MaiBaaon SiBmfcant No dM 1lICO fatetl 8C1 Alluvial fans support a variety of vegetation and wildlife including Riversidian alluvial fan sage scrub plants such as white sage and California sagebrush, and such wildlife species as the San Bernardino kangaroo rat Until the Grand Prix Fire, which occurred in October 2003, the area could be generally characterized by flood control facilities (basins and drainage system), power line access and maintenance, and vacant land The primary plant communities comprised of Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (RAFSS) -Etiwanda Group (Draft EIR for Tentative Tract 16072, dated November 2003), Upland sage scrub, disturbed annual grassland and buckwheat scrub (Daft EIR for Tentative Tract 16423, dated February 2004) This RAFSS group is interspersed with open areas of exposed soil and non-native grasses Etiwanda Creek, along with the associated spreading basins, drainage system, and conservation area managed by San Bernardino County Flood Control District, dominates the site According to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5 3 of the General Plan FEIR, the Etiwanda Creek portions of the protect site is within an existing Conservation Area In fact, the proposed GPA and ENSPA will enlarge the current Conservation Area by an additional 45 acres Future development will adversely affect approximately 95 acres of some form of either Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub and/or Upland sage scrub, although no endangered species have been identified by focused surveys for projects in the immediate area The following mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce the potential impacts to biological resources associated with any future development proposals 1) Each future project proponent shall prepare a Biological Resources Habitat Assessment for the area of the proposed project site Focused protocol surveys for federally listed endangered/threatened species, such as the San Bernardino kangaroo rat and/or the California gnatcatcher, may be warranted based on the results of the Biological Resources Habitat Assessment. Results of the surveys will be evaluated with each specific proposal for development. 2) Each future project proponent shall acquire and convey to the County of San Bernardino County Special Districts land within OS-1 and the North Etiwanda Open Space and Habitat Preservation Program that supports RAFSS habitat. Land shall be acquired at a ration of 1-acre for each acre of RAFSS disturbed by the proposed project. b/c) Existing flood control facilities occupy approximately 120 acres of the site, with an additional 85-acres located along the creek that have been specifically set aside as conservation area for improvements to the Etiwanda Creek basins No future development will occur in any riparian, wetland, or other areas impacted by Etiwanda Creek Future development of up to 95 acres within the protect area, adjacent to Etiwanda Creek, will not have any impacts on riparian, wetland, or related habitat d) Much of the surrounding area has been or is being proposed for development, thereby disrupting any wildlife corridors that may have existed in those locations However, Etiwanda Creek along with the adjoining Conservation Areas will continue to provide suitable corridors for wildlife movement In fact, the proposed GPA and ENSPA will result in an additional 45 acres being added to the Conservation/Flood Control area, further enhancing the wildlife corridor provided by Etiwanda Creek No adverse impacts are anticipated ~Sj~1 S o1~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 12 Potenually S,gruhcam Impact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially unless Tnan Sgnifant MitipaYOn SiBrnLCant No I act Inco rztatl I acl I act e) Any heritage trees that exist throughout the 300-acre annexation area will remain, unless proposal for future develop submit a Tree Removal Permit which well require review and approval by the City Planner and/or Planning Commission, therefore, the proposed annexation, General Plan Amendment and Etlwanda Specific Plan Amendment are not in conflict with the City Tree Preservation Ordinance f) A portion of the protect site is located within a conservation area according to the General Plan, Open Space, and Conservation Plan, Exhibit IV-4 The proposed GPA and ENSPA are consistent with the General Plan Conservation Plan, and no conflicts with habitat conservation plans will occur In addition, the annexation area is within the Study Area Boundary of the North Etlwanda Open Space and Habitat Preservation Plan (NEOSHPP) which was developed by the County of San Bernardino in 1994, though a cooperative effort by the Departments of Transportation, Flood Control, and Planning, the County Museum, and Special Districts The purpose of the Program was to identify existing open space lands having special resource value and to design a program that encouraged the preservation of these lands Resource value included critical habitats, unique communities, riparian areas, corridor connections, and lands with special scenic, archaeological, or historical value Lands that exemplified resource value • could be added to existing open space areas to provide connections between open space areas, increase the size, and reduce fragmentation The County created OS-1 and OS-3 (created under CSA 70) as a means to own and manage open space lands To date, the preservation area includes approximately 3,000 acres, which are managed by the oversight of the North Etlwanda Preserve Commission By enlarging the conservation area surrounding Etlwanda Creek, the goals of the NEOSHPP continue to be accomplished 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the pro/ect a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the O O (/) ( ) significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064 5~ b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the () (/) () ( ) significance of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064 5~ c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique O (/) O ( ) paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature d) Disturb any human remains, including those () () () (/) interred outside of formal cemeteries Comments. a) The protect site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2 24 (Historic Preservation), and Cultural Resource Assessment of nearby protects have yielded findings of minimal historical or cultural significance A Cultural Resource Assessment was prepared for the Henderson Creek protect (Draft EIR for TT16325, dated February 2004), immediately north of the proposed annexation area, the records research identified 15 archaeological sites within aone-mile radius of the protect site Many of the resources were listed as pending sites (sites whose ~~ ~~I c~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 13 Potentially Sigruficant Impact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Pgtanhally unlass man 9gmficant M,tigaaon Sgntl¢ant No I aM Inco ratetl I act I ad existence and location have yet to be confirmed) based on early maps and historic references The previously recorded sites range from rock wall ruins, stone foundations, sections of metal pipe, and domestic scatter (trash) The most prominent resource noted was the LADW P Boulder Transmission Line, which was constructed between 1933 and 1936 b) There are no known archeological sites or resources recorded on the project site, however, the Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native Americans according to the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 11) Construction actrvity, particularly grading, soil excavation and compaction, could adversely affect or eliminate existing and potential archaeological resources The following mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future proposalfor development 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or • significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage. • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines. • Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. c) The General Plan FEIR (Section 5 11) indicates that the Rancho Cucamonga area is on an alluvial fan According to the San Bernardino County database, no paleontological sites or resources have been recorded within the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the sphere-of- influence, including the protect site, however, the area has a high sensitivity rating for paleontological resources The older alluvium, which would have been deposited during the wetter climate that prevailed 10,000-100,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, when the last "Ice Age" and the appearance of modern man occurred, may contain significant vertebrate fossils The protect site is underlain by Quaternary alluvium per General Plan Exhibit V-2, therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be . implemented with any future proposal for development 2) A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field survey of the project site The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i e., ~~~)~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 14 • Potentially Slgntitant IrrQact Less Information Sources ortin d Su I Potentially Unless Tian pp g ssues an SIgnlLCant Mmganon Significant No I act Into ratetl I act I an paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures: Assign a paleontological monitor, framed and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to the San Bernardino County Museum. d) The proposed protect is in an area that has experienced some disturbance by the maintenance of flood control facilities and development on adlacent areas No known religious or sacred sites exist within the protect area No adverse impacts are anticipated r 1 LJ • 6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the pro/ect a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, intury, 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 u) Strong seismic ground shakings O O O (/) w) Seismic-related ground fatlure, including O O O (/) hquefaction~ iv) Landshdes~ O O U (/) b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of () (/) () ( ) topsoil c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is () () () (/) unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the protect, 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 ~,h+,s 31 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga . Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 15 Potentially Significant I~acl Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Petenaally unless man Sgmficant Mnigaoon Significant No I act Intro ratetl I act I act 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 Comments: a) The two principal seismic considerations for most properties in southern California are surtace rupturing of earth materials along fault traces and damage to structures and foundations due to seismically induced ground shaking It is generally assumed that the more recent the movement on a fault, the greater the likelihood of movement in the future An active fault is one that has moved within the last 11,000 years (Holocene time) A fault that moved in the last 1 6 million years (Pleistocene time), but has not been proven by direct evidence to have either moved or not moved within the last 11,000 years, is considered to be potentially active Any fault proven to be older than 11,000 years is considered to be inactive According to the General Plan Exhibit V-1, and Section 5 1 of the General Plan FEIR a portion of the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp segment of the Red HIII Fault Zone crosses the northwest comer of the protect area (Draft EIR for Tentative Tract 16072, dated November 2003) The Red Hill • fault and the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp are thought to be structurally related to the Cucamonga fault zone, moving co-seismically with an earthquake on the Cucamonga Fault The height of the scarp suggests that the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp has ruptured repeatedly and is therefore capable of moving again in the future 1) In accordance with the Alqulst-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Act, any future development of the portion of the site that is within the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp segment of the Red Hill fault zone must be accompanied with a Geotechnical analysis to determine site specific mitigation measures The Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately one mile north of the site This fault is capable of producing Moment Magnitude (M„,) 6 0-7 0 earthquakes Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to M„.7 5 earthquakes is approximately five miles northeasterly of the site and the San Andreas, capable of up to M„, 8 2 earthquakes, is approximately nine miles north of the site Each of these faults can produce strong groundshaking Adhering to the Uniform Building Code will ensure that geologic impacts are less-than-significant b) The Rancho Cucamonga area is subtect to strong Santa Ana wind conditions during September to April, which generates blowing sand and dust, and creates erosion problems Any future construction activities may temporarily exacerbate the impacts of windblown sand, resulting in temporary problems of dust control, however, development of this protect under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established Therefore, the following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future residential development applications to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels 2) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by . SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM,g emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. ~,Hi~ 3a Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 16 Patenllally S~gnhcanl Irtgap Less Issues and Supporting Informatwn Sources Potentially unless Than SiBmficant Mitipanon Sprvhcant No I act Inm atetl I am I act 3) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of sod off- site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 4) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,B emissions from the site dunng such episodes. 5) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCA~MD and RW~CB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,B emissions. Soils at the site have a slow potential for off-site migration and a slight possibility of erosion due to their excessively drained nature All soils would regwre some protection to ensure that movement off-site does not occur Until the Grand Prix fire (October 2003), the annexation area contained native shrubs, bushes, and other natural elements Soils left unprotected and bare during construction or grading actiwties could be eroded by wind (see comments above) or water that could result in sediment transport off-site The migration of sediments can rase water levels in drainage courses and block culverts increasing the chance for flooding, or can become deposited on roadways making travel more dangerous Sediments can also transport pollutants off-site and affect water quality • The State of California is authorized to administer varicus aspects of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction activities covered under the State's General Construction Permit include removal of vegetation, grading, excavation, or any other activity that causes the disturbance of one acre or more The General Construction permit requres developments of one acre or more to reduce or eliminate non-storm water discharges into storm water systems, and to develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SW PPP) The Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Santa Ana Region has issued an area-wide NPDES Storm Water Permit for the County of San Bernardino, the San Bernardino Flood Control District, and the incorporated cities of San Bernardino within the Santa Ana Region The City of Rancho Cucamonga then requires implementation of measures for a protect to comply with the area-wide permit regwrements The SW PPP would include Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent construction of the protect to pollute surface waters This is a standard condition of approval approvable to every construction protect over one acre in size BMPs would include, but not be limited to, street sweeping of paved roads during the rainy season Compliance with the NPDES requirements, implementation of the SW PPP, and observance of the additional mitigation measures as outline above, would protect the site from loss of topsoil and off-site sedimentation from wind or water erosion c/d) The General Plan FEIR (Section 5 1) indicates that subsidence is generally associated with large decreases or withdrawals of water from the aquifer Any future residential development within the proposed annexation area would not withdraw water from the existing aqufer The site is not within a geotechnical hazardous area or other unstable soil type according to General Plan FEIR Figure 5-2 Soil types on-site include Alluvial Soils consisting of • Psamments and Fluvents that are frequently flooded, Soboba Stony Loamy Sand, Soboba Gravelly Loamy Sand, and Hanford Sandy Loam, which are typically gently sloping soils typically found on long broad alluvial fans that have a low shrink/swell potential and only low to moderate erosion potential No adverse impacts are anticipated ~~ ~-},S 33 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 17 Potentially Spnficarn Irtpazl Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially unless Ttian Sieni4cant MlLjyaOn S,9nila;ant No I act Irtco aratetl I act I acl e) At the time of future residential development, any protects within the annexation area well connect to, and be served by, the existing local sewer system for wastewater disposal No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal is proposed 7. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the pro/ect () () () (/) a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials b) Create a sigmficant 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 list 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 protect 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 protect result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the protect area f) For a protect within the vicirnty of a pnvate airstnp, O O O (/) would the protect result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the protect area g) Impair implementation of or physically intertere with () () () (/) an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of () (/) () ( ) loss, mtury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adtacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands~ Comments• • a/b) The land uses permitted within the annexation area will not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials The City participates in a Countywide interagency coalition • that is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive that any other in the state The City has adopted a Standardized Emergency Management System Multi-Hazard Functional Plan to respond to chemical emergencies Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous ~~tt,1. ~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 18 Potentially Sgnibwnt Impact less Issues and Supporting Information Sources P,nenaally unless Tnan SIgN(Cant Mnigauon Sigrvhcant No I act Inco tetl I act I an materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a less-than-significant level No adverse impacts are expected c) There is a school located within Y<-mile of the protect site The protect site is located approximately 0 2-mile north of Summit Intermediate School Typically the uses proposed do not create obtectionable odors No adverse impacts are anticipated d) The annexation area is not listed on the Cortese List 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 The annexation area is located approximately six 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 2 Yz 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 protect 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 awind-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, much of the annexation area is located within an area designated High Probability/High Occurrence fire hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-7, however, the segment of the site along the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road is designated High Probabtlity/Low Occurrence In fact, the site and the surrounding area were burned on October 2003, during the Grand Prix fire Any future development within the annexation area could place people and property at risk, therefore, the following mitigation measures will be applicable at the time of any residential development applications 1) The annexation area is located in the "Hazardous Fire Area" based on proximity to or exposure to urban-wildland intertace Mitigation measures will be required in order to mitigate future development proposals Any future residential structures shall be constructed in accordance with the standards contained in the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay District Area FR-1 and FR-2, and all applicable requirements of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. 2) Applications for future residential development shall include a Fuel Modification Plan, which has been reviewed and approved by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The plan shall be prepared by an individual or firm qualified and experienced in wildlife hazard mitigation planning r~ LJ ~,Hi= 35 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 19 Potanhally Sipnifcant Inpacl Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Paenually unless man Sigmfcant M,ugaaon Sipmfcam No I act Iri[o letl I I act 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would fhe pro/ect O O O (/) 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 O O (/) O I the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or aver, 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 maps h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area () () () (/) structures that would impede or redirect flood flows i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of () () () (/) loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or damp I) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow~ () () () (/) • Comments. . a) Water and sewer service within the proposed annexation area is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) and will not affect water quality standards or waste discharge requirements Additionally, any future residential development proposals shall be designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems 6'j'-Tj Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 20 Potentially Sipndv;ant Impart lase Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potenaally unless Than Siprvficant Miapaaon Sipnhcant No I M Into retell I ct I act b) According to CVWD, 43 percent of the City's water is currently provided from groundwater in the Cucamonga and Chino Basins CVWD has adopted a master plan that estimates demand needs until the year 2030 The proposed protect will not deplete groundwater supplies, nor will it intertere with recharge, although much of the annexation area is within an area designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground according to General Plan Exhibit IV-2 Any future residential development of the site will occur only in areas outside of the boundaries of Etiwanda Creek, including the spreading basins and the Conservation Area Any future residential development will require grading and excavation, however, would not affect the existing aquifer, estimated to be about 288 to 470 feet below the ground surface As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 9), .continued development Citywide will increase water needs and is a significant impact, however, CVWD has plans to meet this increased need through the construction of future water facilities A Hydrology Report is part of the standard requirements with any development proposal to specifically address site- specific drainage and erosions protection measures c-f) Proposals for future residential development may cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff due to the amount of new building and hardscape proposed at the time, however, any proposed protects will not alter the course of any stream or river At the time of development, all runoff will be conveyed to . existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows The proposals for future residential development shall include landscaping of all non-hardscape areas to prevent erosion The provision of a Grading and Drainage Plan is a standard requirement of development, and must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading permits In addition, the protect must comply with State Water Quality Standards as discussed in Section 6, therefore, the impact is not considered significant The portion of the site that consists of Etiwanda Creek Flood Control and Conservation area would remain in flood control use and control and will not be impacted by future development The proposed GPA and ENSPA will result in increasing the conservation area associated with Etiwanda Creek by 45 acres A Hydrology Report will be required with any development proposal g/h) The protect site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5 No adverse impacts are expected 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 protect site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5 No adverse impacts are expected t) There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the protect 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 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 21 Polenaally SigNficenl Irtpact Lass Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially unless Than $,gmficant 1Mtigahon Sipmhcanl No I act Into retea I LH I ad 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the protect a) Physically divide an established community O O O (/) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or () () (/) ( ) regulation of an agency with turisdiction over the protect (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 O O O (/) plan or natural community conservation plan Comments• a/b) The proposed annexation area is currently within an unincorporated portion of the County of San Bernardino and is within the City of Rancho Cucamonga Sphere of Influence The area has previously been pre-zoned by virtue of the Citys adoption of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan in 1991 The City boundary is currently adtacent to the proposed annexation area along Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road Separate annexations associated with Tentative . Tract 16072, Tentative Tract 14749, and Tentative Tract 16324, will result in creating a City boundary along East Avenue and the north boundary of this annexation, a total annexation area of approximately 800 acres within four separate annexation actions The proposed annexation area, comprised of approximately 300 acres, is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road Approximately 205 acres of the area is characterized by Etiwanda Creek, including the spreading basins and associated conservation area The proposed General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment will modify approximately 80 acres of land from Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), and approximately 45 acres of land from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control in association with Etiwanda Creek, and 15 acres within the annexation area, located along the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road, will remain Very Low Residential Table 1 -Land Use Amendment Summary Land Use Designation Acreage Average Density Estimated Number of Dwelling units EXISTING LAND USE Very Low Residential (1 to 2 du/ac) 140 1 2 du/ac 168 Conservation/Control Flood 160 NA NA TOTAL 300 168 PROPOSED LAND USE Very Low Residential (1 to 2 du/ac) t 5 1 2 du/ac 18 Low Residential 80 2 5 du/ac 200 i ~~ 3 8` Initial Study for Clty of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 22 Potentially Significant Irtpad Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Pmanaairo umaaa rnan Signtlicent Mitigation Significant No Im act Into retetl I act 1 acl (2 to 4 du/ac) Conservation/Flood Control 205 NA NA TOTAL 300 218 Development in the Immediate area Includes asingle-family neighborhood, referred to as Brentwood and Sheridan Estates, located on the east side of Wardman-Bullock Road, a proposed Tentative Tract 16324, known as Henderson Creek is proposed north of the annexation area at the north end of Wardman-Bullock Road, and a proposed Tentative Tract 16072 is currently being processed on the west side of East Avenue, both proposed protects Include annexation to the City Future residential development within the proposed Low Residential designation will be compatible and consistent with Brentwood/Sheridan Estates and the proposed Tentative Tract 16072, becoming a part of the larger North Etiwanda Community No adverse impacts are anticipated c) A portion of the protect site Is located within a conservation area according to the General Plan, Open Space and Conservation Plan, Exhibit IV-4 The proposed GPA and ENSPA are consistent with the General Plan Conservation Plan (refer to additional discussion in Section 4), and no conflicts with habitat conservation plans will occur 10. MINERAL RESOURCES Would the protect a) Result in the loss of avatlabddy of a known mineral O O O (~) resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State b) Result In the loss of avaliabllity 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 Clty 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 protect result m a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise () (~) () ( ) levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive O O O (~) ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 23 PMentialiy signilcant Impact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources PotenOally unless than Sigmhcant MNgaUOn signNCant No aM OCO Omtetl aCl m ad c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise () (/) () ( ) levels in the protect vicinity above levels existing without the prolect~ d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in O (/) O ( ) ambient noise levels in the protect vicinity above levels existing without the prolect~ e) For a protect located within an airport land use plan () () () (/) or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a publtc airport or public use airport, would the protect expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive noise levels f) For a protect within the vicinity of a private airstrip, () () () (/) would the protect expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive noise levels Comments: a/c/d)The protect site is not currently within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Exhibit V-13 However, future development of the residential portions of the annexation area will incrementally increase the level of noise associated with construction and increased traffic The proposed General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment includes a modification of approximately 80 acres from Very Low residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), and an a modification of approximately 45 acres from Very Low Residential to Conservation/Flood Control These amendments will result in a decrease oT residentially zoned property by approximately 45 acres, however, an overall increase of approximately 50 dwelling units (See Table 1) This anticipated increase in density by approximately 50 dwellings, would not be significant enough to change the predications of Tong-term noise as identified in the City General Plan Each future application for residential development is required by City Standards to provide site-specific Acoustical Assessment to address traffic noise along the mator thoroughfares such as Wilson Avenue, East Avenue, and Wardman- Bullock Road, in accordance with the City Noise Ordinance The General Plan FEIR (Section 5 7) indicates that during a construction phase, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction egwpment, will generate noise exceeding City standards The following measures will be applicable to all future construction protects 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 or grading noise levels shalt not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.02 120-D, as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified m Development Code Section 17.02 120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Planning Division. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning Drvis~on within 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the ~, N,~ 40 Inltlal Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 24 Potentially Significant Impact Less Information Sources ortin and Su I Potentially Unless man g pp ssues Signdmant MiagaOOn Sgmbcant No Im act Into ratetl Im act I act above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division. 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. 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. b) The uses permitted within the proposed annexation area normally do not induce ground borne vibrations As such, no impacts are anticipated e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within two miles of a public airport Located approximately six miles northerly of the Ontano Arport and is offset north of the flight path No impact is anticipated The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2'/z miles to the west of the City's westerly limits No impact is anticipated • 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the protect a) Induce substantial population growth m an area, O O (~) ( ) 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, O O O (~) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere c) Displace substantial numbers of people, O O O (~) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere Comments: a) The protect is located in a developing area and will not induce significant population growth, as less than 32 percent of the proposed annexation area is intended for future residential development The proposed General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment will modify approximately 80 acres from Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), and 45 acres for Very Low residential to Conservation/Flood Control The amendment would result in decreasing the residentially zoned land area by 45 acres, however, increasing the number anticipated residential dwelling units by approximately 50 units, which would In turn increase the local C9jl tl~ ~~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 25 Potentially Significant Irtpact Less Information Sources ortin d Su I Potentially unless Than g pp ssues an Significant Mifigafion Sigmhcant No I act Inco orated I aM I ad population by approximately 160 persons No significant impacts are anticipated due to the small anticipated population increase Roads and other infrastructure will be extended by future development, connecting with existing and proposed development within the area Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not attract new employees to the area No significant impacts are anticipated b) The prolect site contains no existing housing units No adverse impact expected c) The prolect site is vacant land No impacts are anticipated 13. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the pro/ect result ~n substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered govemmental 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 obfect~ves for any of the public services () () () (/) a) Fire protection b) Pobce protections O O O (~) c) Schools O O O ('~) d) Parks () () () (~) e) Other public facihties~ (1 O O (~) Comments• a) The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District provides fire protection within the City and the Sphere of Influence The site is presently located in an unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino within the City Sphere of Influence The site is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road Development within the proposed annexation area would be served by Fire Station No 176, located approximately one mile south of the site The prolect 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 Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on the prolect so no impacts to fire services will occur No impacts are anticipated b) Currently, the County of San Bernardino Sheriff's Department provides police protection within the unincorporated area Upon annexation, the County Sheriff will provide police protection under annual contract with the City The nature of any future development within the annexation area will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the area surrounding the annexation area is within an area that is regularly patrolled c) The annexation area is within the Etiwanda School District and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District Both school districts will be notified at the time of any anticipated ~,t~,~ ~a u Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 26 Potentially Sigm(cant Impact Less Information Sources ortin s and Su I Potentially Unless Than pp g ssue Significant Mitigation Sgmficarn No I eM Inco omtetl I acl I ad development The proposed General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment will modify approximately 80 acres from Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), and 45 acres for Very Low residential to Conservation/Flood Control The amendment would result in decreasing the residentially zoned land area by 45 acres, however, it would also increase the number anticipated residential dwelling units by approximately 50 units, which would in turn increase the local population by approximately 160 persons A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay the School Impact Fees With this standard mitigation, impacts to the School Distracts are not considered significant d) The site is located with an unincorporated portion of the County of San Bernardino within the City Sphere of Influence Existing development east and south of the site is within the City, and the nearest park is located approximately''/z-mile from the protect site Upon annexation, the City Community Services Department would provide park and recreational amenities and programs including community centers, designated bicycle and equestrian paths, and parks sites Any future development is required to contribute impact funds upon issuance of building permits No significant impacts are anticipated e) The proposed protect will utilize existing public facilities The site is in a developed area, • currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Systems installed to serve existing development within the area are adequate, but may require minor modifications or extensions - to serve future development in the area Cumulative development within Rancho Cucamonga will increase the demand for library services According to the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 9 9), the protected increase in library space under the General Plan will not meet the protected demand The General Plan FEIR identified the cumulative impact on library services as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council The proposed protect is consistent with the General Plan for which the EIR was prepared and impacts evaluated Since the adoption of the General Plan, the City has planned a new library within the Victoria Gardens regional shopping center of approximately 22,000 square feet, which is in excess of the protected need of 15,500 square feet at build-out of the City 14. RECREATION. Would the project a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and O O O (~) regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated b) Does the protect include recreational facilities or () () () (~) require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment Comments: a/b) The site is located with an unincorporated portion of the County of San Bernardino within the . City Sphere of Influence Existing development east and south of the site is within the City, and the nearest park is located approximately Yz-mile from the protect site Upon annexation the City Community Services Department would provide park and recreational amenities and programs including community centers, designated bicycle and equestrian paths, and parks ~;N~ ~3 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 27 PWentially Significant lirpad Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Significant I act unless MrtlBetlon Into oratetl Than Significant I act No I ac[ sites Any future development is required to contribute impact funds upon Issuance of building permits No significant Impacts are anticipated 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the protect a) Cause an Increase in traffic, which is substantial in U O (~) ( ) relation to the existing traffic load and capacty 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 O O O ('~) 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 U O O (~) g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs O O O (~) supporting alternative transportation (e g , bus turnouts, bicycle racks) Comments: a) Regional access to the site Is provided by the Interstate 15 and State Route 210 (SR-210) Freeways In addition, various arterial roadways In the vicinity of the site provide local access, the local roadways that will be most affected by development in the annexation area include Banyan Street, Wilson Avenue, Summit Avenue, East Avenue, and Wardman- Bullock Road As noted In the General Plan FEIR (Section 5 5), continued development wdl contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area The proposed General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment includes a modification of 80 acres from Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), and the modification of 45 acres from Very Low Residential to Conservation Flood Control The net result is illustrated as follows ~~ ~~ ~,Ht1 ~~ • Initial Study for Clty of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 28 Potenfially Sgnificant Irtpact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potanaally unless Than 9gmLCant Mmgaoon Sigrvficant No I Inco rztetl I act I act Table 1 -Land Use Amendment Summary Land Use Designation Acreage Average Density Estimated Number of Dwelling units EXISTING LAND USE Very Low Residential (1 to 2 du/ac) 140 1 2 du/ac 168 Conservation/Control Flood 160 NA NA TOTAL 300 168 PROPOSED LAND USE Very Low Residential (0 1 to 2 du/ac) 15 1 2 dWac 18 Low Residential (2 to 4 du/ac) 80 2 5 dWac 200 Conservahon/Flood Control 205 NA NA TOTAL 300 218 Peak hour trips are estimated using the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manuel (6th Edition) The proposed protect would generate approximately 2,180 trip ends per day, with 163 vehicles during the AM peak hour and 220 vehicle during the PM peak hour The protect site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards, and site-specific conditions of approval will be prepared as each proposal for development is reviewed and approved by the City Planning Commission In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development Fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation No substantial impacts are anticipated b) The residentially-designated land area would result in the future development of approximately 218 dwelling units (approximately 50 dwelling more than the current land use designation would allow), which would result in approximately 2,180 dally trips As a result, future development will generate less than 250 two-way peak hour trips, therefore, is below the threshold of the San Bernardino Congestion Management Plan (CMP) criteria for requiring a traffic impact analysis The protect Is in a continually developing area, where • street improvements are expanded as development occurs The protect will not negatively impact the level of service standards on adtacent arterials due to improvements required at the time of development The protect will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site, and off-site improvements as G,N, .z ~S Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 29 Potenvally Sgmficant Inpact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potenvally Sigruficam unless Mivgavon Than Sigmhcant No I act Inm rated I an I eM determined by the City Engineer with each protect application No significant impacts are anticipated c) Located approximately six 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 protect is in an area that is mostly developed The protect will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site and off- site improvements as determined by the City Engineer with each protect application The protect design does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections or farming uses The protect will, therefore, not create a substantial increase in hazards due to a design feature No impacts are anticipated e) The protect will be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles and will, therefore, not create an inadequate emergency access No impacts are anticipated f) The protect design has adequate parking in compliance with standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code and will, therefore, not create an inadequate parking capacity No impacts are anticipated g) The protect design includes, or the protect will be conditioned to provide, features supporting transportation and vehicle trip reduction (e g ,bus bays, bicycle racks, carpool parking, etc ) 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the protect O O O (/) a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Duality 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 O O O (~) the protect from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed e) Result in a determination by the wastewater O O O (~) treatment provider, which serves or may serve the protect, that it has adequate capacity to serve the protect's protected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted O O O (~) capacity to accommodate the protect's solid waste disposal needs • i Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 30 Potentially SiBrvlicam Irtpecl Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Sigrvticant I acl unless NLtigation Inco algid Than S~grvficanf Impatl No I ad g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and O O U (~) regulations related to solid waste Comments• a) The proposed annexation area is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga The protect is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater No impacts or changes in water and sewer distribution will occur as a result of the annexation b) The proposed protect is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which are at capacity The protect is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater No impacts or changes in water and sewer distribution will occur as a result of the annexation c) All runoff from future residential development well be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows, or as they may be extended or modified to meet the needs of future development A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits The impact is not considered significant d) The protect is served by the CVW D water system There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve this protect No impacts are anticipated e) The proposed protect is served by the CVN/D sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within the Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which are at capacity No impacts or changes in water and sewer distribution will occur as a result of the annexation f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs g) This protect 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 ~~ 1~j6~1~ 7l Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 31 . paem~ally SiBryficam Impact Lass Issues and Supporting Information Sources Pmarnialy Unless man N Significant A44gaaon Sigrufiram o I act Into mtea I ad I act 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the protect 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 mator periods of California history or prehistory b) Does the protect have impacts that are individually O O (/) ( ) limited, but cumulatively considerable ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the _ incremental effects of a protect are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past protects, the effects of other current protects, and the effects of probable future protects) c) Does the protect have environmental effects that () (/) () ( ) will cause substantial adverse effects on hufian beings, either directly or indirectly Comments: a) Alluvial fans support a variety of vegetation and wildlife including Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub plants such as white sage and California sagebrush, and such wildlife species as the San Bernardino kangaroo rat Until the Grand Prix Fire, which occurred on October 2003, the area could be generally characterized by Flood control facilities (basins and drainage system), power line access and maintenance, and vacant land The primary plant communities are comprised of Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (RAFSS) -Etiwanda Group (Draft EIR for Tentative Tract 16072, dated November 2003), Upland sage scrub, disturbed annual grassland, and buckwheat scrub (Daft EIR for Tentative Tract 16423, dated February 2004) This RAFSS group is interspersed with open areas of exposed soil and non- native grasses According to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5 3 of the General Plan FEIR, the Etiwanda Creek portions of the protect site is within an existing Conservation Area In fact, the proposed GPA and ENSPA will enlarge the current Conservation Area by an additional 45 acres Future development will adversely affect approximately 95 acres of Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, although no endangered species have been identified by focused surveys for protects in the immediate area Mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce the potential impacts to biological resources associated with any future development proposals ~_~ Etiwanda Creek along with the adtoining Conservation Areas will continue to provide suitable corridors for wildlife movement In fact, the proposed GPA and ENSPA will result in an • additional 45 acres being added to the Conservation/Flood Control area, further enhancing the wildlife corridor provided by Etiwanda Creek No adverse impacts are anticipated b) Any future development proposals would be required to develop the site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan The 2001 General Plan was adopted along ~t ~,I ~f8 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Annexation/General Plan AmendmenUEtiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Page 32 Potentially S,gNficaN Irryact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Unless Than SiBmficam AUUgation S,gmficant No I act Inco ratetl I act I ct with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of build-out in the City and Sphere of Influence The City made findings that adoption of the General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to aggregate resources, prime farmland, air quality, the acoustical environment, library services, and aesthetics and visual resources Mitigation measures were adopted for each of these resources, however, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)) These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use protects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space Wdh these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required c) The proposed Annexation, General Plan Amendment, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment Development, along with any future development within the annexation area, would 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 EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects The effe is deentfied abovezfor tthis protectrwel a withingthe s opeaoftand adequately 15063(c)(3)(D) 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) (/) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (/) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) (/) Etiwanda North Specific Plan EIR (SCH #89012314, certified April 1, 1992) (/) Draft EIR for Tentative Tract 16072, November 2003 (SCH# 2002091053) (/) Draft EIR for Tentative Tract 14749, December 2003 (SCH#2003081085) (/) Draft EIR for Tentative Tract 16324, February 2004 (SCH#2003111057) ~ ~/~ ~~ City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negatre Declaration ~s being circulated for public review in accordance with the Cal~forma Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code Project File No : Annexation DRC2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 Public Review Penod Closes• May 26, 2004 Prolect Name• Prolect Applicant. City of Rancho Cucamonga Prolect Location (also see attached map) Generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - APN 0225-084-05, O6, 07, 08, and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 Prolect Descnption• A proposed annexation of approximately 300 acres, including a proposal to change the General Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres of land and from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land, and a proposal to change the Etiwanda North Speafic Plan land use designation from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 80 acres and from Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Flood Control/Resource Conservation for approximately 45 acres of land FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the prolect may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following fmdmg: ^ The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the prolect may have a significant effect on the environment ® The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but (1) Revisions in the prolect plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the prolect as revised may have a significant effect on the environment If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Reasons to support this fmdmg are included m the attached Initial Study The prolect file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic Center Dnve (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847 ~~ NOTICE The public is mulled to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration dunng the review penod Mav26 2004 Date of Determination Adopted By II~ .1 ~ RESOLUTION NO 04-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUE A CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION AND REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY (DRC2003-01164), GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE BETWEEN EAST AVENUE AND WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND "B," ATTACHED AND AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "C," THE ATTACHED PLAN OF SERVICES RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the Gty of Rancho Cucamonga, California, that WHEREAS, the above-descnbed properties are located within and consistent with the established Sphere of Influence of the Gty, and contiguous to current City limits; and WHEREAS, the temtory proposed to be annexed is uninhabited (as defined under LAFCO), and a descnption of the boundanes of the terntory is set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, and WHEREAS, the annexation of the property will represent a logical extension of the City's boundanes and urban services, and WHEREAS, it is the City's intention to provide the usual and necessary urban services to the area upon annexation, as outlined m the attached Plan of Services (Exhibit "C"), and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the annexation of the properties would be benefiGal to the public purposes of the City, m that the properties will provide for development within the City in a manner consistent with the City's General Plan and with related development, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends the City Councl as govemmg body of the City of Rancho Cucamonga initiate proceedings for a Change of Organization (Annexation) for the subject properties pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Govemment Reorganization Act of 2000, Diwsion 3, Commencing v~nth Section 56000 of the California Govemment Code, and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the proposed annexation be subject to the following terms and conditions The property owner has requested that the City of Rancho Cucamonga initiate annexation The Gty is, therefore, requesting that the Local Agency Formation Commission approve the proposal with the waiver of further conducting authonty proceedings as authonzed by Govt Code Section 56663(c) The proposed annexation shall be subtect to all standard conditions regwred by the Local Agency Formation Commission NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council, as the govemmg body of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, hereby adopt, approve, resolve, determine, and order as follows PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-68 May 26, 2004 Page 2 SECTION 1 The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Initial Study prepared for said protect This Commission hereby recommends that the City Counal make the following findings a The conclusions set forth in the Initial Study are supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record b The Initial Study has identified all significant physical environmental impacts of the protect and there are no known potentially significant physically environmental impacts not addressed in the Initial Study c The significant physical impacts identified rn the Initial Study, as a result of the protect have been mitigated, avoided, or reduced to an acceptable level by the imposition of mitigation measures on the protect These mitigation measures are attached hereto as part of the Mitigation Monitonng Program and are incorporated herein by this reference d The Initial Study identified significant physical impacts forthe follo~nng areas shoR- term air quality as related to future development, biological resources as related to future development and loss of habitat, cultural resources as related to future development, geology and sods related to future development and portions of the site occumng within the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp segment of the Red Hdl fault zone, Hazards and Waste Matenals related to future development as the site is located within a hazardous fire area, and short-term noise related to future development Mitigation measures are incorporated into the protect to reduce impacts to less than significant levels SECTION 2 Application and proposal is hereby made to the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of San Bemardmo for Change of Organization (Annexation) to the Gty of Rancho Cucamonga for the property descnbed m Exhibit "A" and as shown in Exhibit "B" and as outlined m the Plan of Services as shown m Exhibit "C"are incorporated herein by this reference as set forth in accordance to the terms and conditions stated above and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY ATTEST Mauas, Chairman Brad Buller, Secretary G, N. i ~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-68 May 26, 2004 Page 3 I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day May 2004, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS ~_~ ~~i,~3 Sheet 1 of 2 ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION The Southeast One-quarter and the Southeast One-quarter of the Northeast One-quarter of Section 21, and the West One-half of the Southwest One-quarter and the South One-half of the Southwest One-quarter of the Northwest One-quarter of Section 22, all within Township 1 North, Range 6 West, San Bernardino Meridian, m the County of San Bemardmo, State of California, according to the Official Plat of said land on file in the District Land Office The area to be annexed is approximately 300 acres See Sheet 2 of 2 for a plat depicting the above described Land This real property has been described by me, or under my dire ion, in conformance with the Professional Land S eyor's Act Signatur ~ ~ ~D S 4430 ~ JOHN /,~ /9 Tres 9/30/05 G~ ~~ O ~ NO 4430 Date 0 Ex~ ''~30/~ k~ f~ wuw~www~ne++rnzoaa~mm+~~. oESwvnor+~Lw m~ ~.~N,s ~y mm~ ~ ii! i O ~\ bb NN N 222 Z m aaa ~~ ~ «e as ~ N OYON xaonne NYW08YM ~ ~ 2! b 2~ b 2~ k _ ~ ry a$ a o a o 11 so-tB0-9zl Ndro q 2 e~ < i < i ~ ~ a a ~ 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U= PLAN FOR SERVICES City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division Contact Brad Buller, Crty Planner Debra Meer, AICP, Associate Planner Prepared for: Annexation of 300 Acres to the Ctty of Rancho Cucamonga Prepared By: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Dwision 10500 Civic Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga CA 91729 909-477-2750 March 9, 2004 t( b I Plan for Services /J ~~~ ~~ J Table of Contents Section Page I. Introduction 5 A Introduction 5 B. Background 5 II. Planning and Statutory Considerations 9 A Planning Consideration 9 B City of Rancho Cucamonga Genera] Plan 9 C. Etiwanda North Specific Plan 10 D Applicable Laws 10 III. Service Considerations 12 • A Roadways and Transportation Services 12 B Electncity 12 C. Natural Gas• 12 D Telephone 13 E Drainage Services 13 F Water Services 13 G Sewer Services 14 H Pohce Services 15 I Fire Protection & Ambulance Services 15 J L~branes 16 K Street Lighting 16 L Sohd Waste Sernces 1~ M School Services 17 N Parks & Recreation Services 17 IV. Fiscal Analysis 19 2 Plan for Services C7j~~z .~ EXHIBITS Figure 1. Vicinity Map 2. Annexarion Map Page 7 8 Plan for Services (Y ~ ~ S~ • I. Introduction A. Introduction This document has been prepared to provide the San Bemazdmo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and other interested individuals and agencres wrth pertinent information relating to governmental functions, facilities, services and costs and revenues applicable to proposed Annexation No 04-XX to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California This annexation proposal has been rnitiated by the City of Rancho Cucamonga This document supports the Crty's petition by addressing all of the service related considerations applicable to the property, thereby permitting the LAFCO Staff and Board Members to fully understand, evaluate and approve the annexation request This plan of sernces addresses the bask level of public services that are regwred to support the future development of the properties annexed and the associated population growth and the manner m which urban and municipal services will be provided The proposed annexation area is located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue . and Wardman-Bullock Road, m an unincorporated azea of San Bernardino County within the City of Rancho Cucaznonga's Sphere of Influence, the azea has been pre- zoned by virtue of the City's adoption of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP) m 1992 The proposed annexation includes a total of 300-acres W~thm the 300 acres, only 95 acres has residential development potential - 40 acres located at the northeast comer of Wilson Avenue and East Avenue, 40 acres located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road, and an additional 15 acres located on the west side of Wardman-Bullock Road north of Wilson Avenue 1n addition, the azinexation area includes 205-acres of land designated Flood Control and Open Space/Conservation and Utility Comdor There are no specific proposals for development at this time However, the Crty has conducted Environmental Review and a General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments to change the res~dentia] land use for 80-acres from Very Low Residential (1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling amts per acre) Future development of the area could yield approximately 218 dwelling amts, as illustrated m Table I below • 4 Plan For Services n- H ~ ~G 1 ~ Table 1 Development Potential PROPOSED LAND USE ACRES ESTIMATED DENSITY ESTIMATED NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS Ve Low Resldenttal 15 1 2 18 Low Residential 80 2 5 200 Conservatrori/Flood Control 205 NA NA TOTAL 300 218 B. Project Background The Etlwanda North Specific Plan compnses approximately 6,840 acres and is located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga and its Sphere of Influence The project site is located within the unincorporated portion of San Bemazdmo County The protect includes the annexarion of 300-acres from San Bemazdmo County into the City of Rancho Cucamonga As part of the approval process, the City of Rancho Cucamonga prepared an Initial Study Environmental Checklist to address issues . associated with the Land Use amendments and the annexation The existing and uses within the annexation azea presently compnsed of Flood Control facilities (Etlwanda Creek basins), vacant land, and one single-family residence located on Wazdman-Bullock Road approximately 2,000 feet north of Wilson Avenue The surrounding azea is a combination of Flood Control land and facilities, srngle-family residential development or land that is being entitled for single-family development A summary of surrounding land uses and land use designations are reflected m Table 2 below Table 2 Surrounding Land Uses Current Land Use General Plan Land Use Etlwanda North Specific Plan Land Use ON-SITE Enwanda Creek Basins, Open Space/Conservanon and Very Low Restdennal (15 acres), vacant land, one SFR UnLty Condor, Very Low Proposed Low Restdennal (80 acres), Resdennal and Flood Control, and UttUry Condor ro osed Low Restdennal NORTH Enwanda Creek Drainage Open Space/Conservation, Proposed Low Restdennal, Flood Control Area, Vacant Land/proposed UnLty Condor TT163214-Henderson Creek SOUTH Enwanda Creek Flood Low Resldenttal, Open Enwanda S ectfic Plan -Open Space, Control Basins, vacant land Space/Conservation, Flood Low Restdenhal and Very Low Control Restdennal EAST Single-faintly residential Very Low Restdenhal Very Low Restdennal deve IopmendBrentwood Estates 5 Plan for Services ~~~~. ~Q n LJ Vacant land/proposed Low Resdential Low restdennal WEST TTI6072-Richland The City of Rancho Cucamonga is m the process of submitting four separate annexations to the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Comrnrsston (LAFCO) totaling approximately 800 acres Each of the proposed annexations is under separate environmental reviews Plan for Services 6 II. Planning and Statutory Consideration A. Planning Considerations The proposed annexation azea is contained within the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Sphere of Influence The City's General Plan current land use destgnation for the site is Very Low Residential (130 acres), Open Space/Conservation (160 acres), and Utility Comdor (10 acres) Of the 130-acres presently designated Very Low Residential, 80 acres are proposed for amendment to Low Residential, and 35 acres are proposed to be amendment to Open Space/Conservation, leaving 15 acres as Very Low Residential The project is also included m the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, adopted by the City Council on Apnl 1, 1992 At this time the proposed protect consists of amendments to both the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and the Etiwanda North Specific, and annexation to the City No proposals for site-specific development are being considered at this time B. City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan The City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan designation for the 300-acre protect site is currently shown as Very Low Residential (0 1 to 2 dwelling amts per acre) for 130 acres, Open Space Conservation (~ e Flood Control) for 160 acres, and Utility Comdor on 10 acres The General Plan Amendment proposes a change from Very Low Residential to Low Residential for 80 acres (40-acres located at the northeast comer of Wilson Avenue and East Avenue, and 40 acres at the northwest comer of Wilson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road) In addition, the General Plan Amendment proposes to change 35 acres from Very Low Residential to Open Space/Conservation, for a total area of 205 acres designated Open Space Conservation A 15-acre portion of the protect area will remain as Very Low Residential The proposed Low Residential Distnct is intended as an area for single-family residential with a mm~mum lot size of 7,200 square feet (average lot area of at least 10,000 square feet) and a maximum density of 4 dwelling units per acre, and the Very Low Residential Distnct is intended as an area for single family residential uses with a maximum density of up to 2 dwelling units per acre In addition, the protect site is within the Equestnan/Rural Overlay D~stnct The Overlay Distnct extends generally north of Banyan Street between the western City hmrts and Milliken Avenue, and then north of I-210 Freeway between Milliken Avenue and eastern City hmrts The D~stnct allows the keeping of horses and other farm animals 9 Plan for Services /~ ]~~ ~ ~ Y C. Etiwanda North Specific Plan The project area is subject to the policies set forth m the Etiwanda North Specific Plan The Etiwanda North Specific Plan ~s a specific area acknowledged m the Crty's General Plan subject to land use and community design wrthm the north Etiwanda area The Etiwanda North Specific Plan was adopted on Apnl 1, 1992 (Ordinance 493) and compnses of a 6,840 acres within the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City's Sphere of Influence The project rs located m Sub Areas Z 3, 6, and 8 of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, portions of the Upper Etiwanda and Etiwanda Highlands neighborhoods The Etiwanda North Specific Plan designates the site as Very Low Residential, Utility Comdor, and Flood Control The Very Low Residential portion lies along East Avenue and Wazdman-Bullock Road, the Flood Control portion lies between the two residential areas, surrounding the Etiwanda Creek basins and drainage system, and the Utility Comdor portion lies along a portion of the east-west Southern Cahfornra Edson Comdor neaz the northern segment of the annexation azea The proposed project includes a Specific Plan Amendment that would change the current designation of Very Low Residential (1-2 Dwelling Umt per Acre) to Low Residential (2-4 Dwelling Units per Acre) for 80-acres of the 300-acre annexation area, and from Very Low Residential to Flood Control for 35-acres The remainder of the 300-acre annexation azea will remain wrthm the existing land use designations of Flood Control and Very Low Residential D. Applicable Laws LAFCO is authonzed and mandated by State law as the agency responsrble for evaluating and approving annexations to an incorporated city Subsequent to the mrtial consideration of an annexation request by the City, a public heanng rs held before the LAFCO Board where the annexation proposal ~s approved, denied, or modified The following Protest Procedures for LAFCO proceedings are outlined m California Government Code (wrthm Section 57000) and summanzed m the LAFCO Procedures and Guidelines 1 Following a LAFCO Comm~ss~on action to approve an annexation, a resolution of that action ~s forwarded to affected agencies and mdrv~duals Thrrty days following the LAFCO Commission action the Protest Penod is announced though a combination of publication of a legal advertisement m the local newspaper and through mailing of mdiv~dual notices to anyone who has previously request such notices The protest penod can be no less than 15 days nor more than 60 days, from the date of the announcement All protests must follow stnct LAFCO requirements, but generally they must be m wntmg and be received dunng the protest penod The protest must also md~cate whether the letter is from a landowner and/or a registered voter from wrthm the annexation area, only those 10 Plan for Services ~~ I-~-i ._l- (05 that are either a landowner and/or a registered voter form within the annexation i area are eligible to submit a valid protest 2 At the conclusion of the protest penod, LAFCO staff will make a finding of the results of any protests received for adoption by the LAFCO Commission The Commission must take one of the following actions based on the result of the protest findings a For uninhabited annexations (<12 registered voters within the annexation area the Commission must either • terminate the annexation if protest is received from 50% or more of the assessed value of land owners (improvement values aze not counted) w~tlun the annexation area, or • approve the annexation rf wntten protest is submitted by landowners who own less than 50% of the assessed value of the annexation area. b For inhabited annexations (>12 registered voters within the annexation area) the Commission must either • terminate the annexation if protest is received from 50% or more of the registered voters m the annexation azea, • call an election ~f protest ~s received from at least 25% and less than 50% of the registered voters, or ~f 25% to 100% of the number of landowners -who own at least 25% of the total annexation land value - subm~t a wntten protest [The voters (whether they own land or not) would then decide the issue by ma~onty vote m a special election], or • approve the annexation without an election ~f wntten protest rs received from less than 25% of the voters and less than 25% of the landowners (owning less than 25% of the land value) The above referenced requirements also require the submittal of a plan for services for areas to be annexed This document satisfies this statutory regmrement 11 Plan for Services G. I~, III. Service Considerations A. Roadways and Transportation Services The proposed development rs not located wrthrn any Transit Service Comdor Pnmary access will be provided via Wilson Avenue, East Avenue and Wazdman- Bullock Road The annexation area rs located on the north side of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wazdman-Bullock Road The proposed project does not include any specrfic proposals for development at hrs trine However, based on the analysis m the Envrronmental Checklist, future development of the resrdentrally-zoned propertres (95 acres total) wrll requrre rmprovements to East Avenue, Wrlson Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road at the time of development to accommodate vehicles traveling to and from the site The future residential projects will be regmred to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along all street frontages of the site and wrtlrrn the project, as well as the completion of Wrlson Avenue between East Avenue and Wazdman- Bullock Road The Crty of Rancho Cucamonga will assume responsibility for street maintenance of public artenal roadways within the annexation azea J B. Electricity The proposed annexation azea ties wrthrn the servce boundanes of the Southern California Edison Company (SCE) SCE has indicated that the demands associated with the project aze accommodated wrthrn their master planning efforts and service can be extended to the site The costs and rate structure to the property owners for these servrces are controlled by the Public Utilities Commission As these servrces are provrded by pnvate companies on auser-pays-all fees basis, no additional costs to the Crty would be incurred due to annexation Assuming buildout of the approximately 218 lots, electncal consumption fol• the project site, based on SCE designated cntena, is estimated as follows 218 dwellings X 7kw/unit = 1,526 kw per month, or 18,312 kw annually C. Natural Gas Natural Gas rs provrded by The Gas Company The Gas Company maintains natural gas prpehnes m Etrwanda Avenue and Wazdman-Bullock Road Natural gas servrce will be provrded via extensions of these existing transmission prpehnes The Gas Company anticipates no problems m extending servrce to the site and has included the protect m its master planning efforts Plan for Services 12 ~,N,S ~" The costs and rate structure to the property owners for these services aze controlled by the Public Utilities Commission As these services are provided by pnvate companies on auser-pays-all fees bans, no additional costs to the City would be incurred due to annexation Annual gas consumption upon development of the site is estimated to be about 85 therms per unit per average month, for a total of 18,530 therms per month or 222,360 therms per yeaz D. Telephone Services. The telephone service to the protect site is provided by Venzon Communications The facilrt~es will be extended from Ehwanda Avenue or Wazdman-Bullock Road into the respective developable azeas of the project site Venzon anticipates no problems m providing communication services to the project site E. Drainage Services The ma~onty of the drainage from the annexation area will continue to surface dram to Ehwanda Creek Future development proposals will be required to convey drainage to the City storm dram system Ail streets will be designed to accommodate storm waters that could exceed the top of curbs in the event of a 25-year storm as well as the nght-of- way fora 100-yeaz storm All necessary facilities will be localized m nature and will be inspected and maintained by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Engmeenng Division The County of San Bernazdmo Flood Control Distnct is responsible for the maintenance of the Ehwanda Creek channel and basin system, which lies within the mid-portion of the project site The San Bernardino Flood Control Distnct has planned improvements to the Ehwanda Creek Basin system begimung DATE, with expected completion DATE Channel and basin improvements have been designed to capture all flows entenng the creek and conveying the flows and then offsite F. Water Services The Cucamonga Valley Water Distnct (CVWD) covers approximately 50 square miles, and provides water treatment, storage, and distnbution of domestic water to all of Rancho Cucamonga, adjacent unincorporated County azeas, and portions of the Cities of Ontano, Fontana and one tract m Upland CVWD denves water from three sources -groundwater (43%), surface water (12%) and imported water (45%) Groundwater is denved pnmanly from the Cucamonga basin Groundwater may also be pumped from the Chino basin, but must be replenished through purchases of State Water Protect (imported) water Canyon water is denved from surface and subsurface water form Cucamonga, Deer, Day, and East Ehwanda Canyons CVWD 13 Plan for Services (~ ~..~, .f ~ Q . also purchases water from northern Cahfomia via the State Water Protect The current daily usage m the CVWD service area is approximately 42 mtlhon gallons per day Residential water use amounts to 60 percent of the total water consumed, followed by landscaping at 20 percent CVWD's master plan estimates demand needs through the year 2030, with residential water demand ~s expected to continue to be the greatest sources of water demand CVWD anticipates growth by ensunng that adequate facilities are available to meet the water demand as ~t anses CVWD is also one of seven member agencies that operate under the umbrella of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) The IEUA had adopted a 10-year growth or capital rmprovement program that is based upon growth projections provided by the member agencies CVWD is responsible for collecting developer fees for the construction and operation of water facilities The CVWD will supply domestic water to the site The site currently contains one exisrs~tng single-family residence, and which can be assumed to use approxrmately 640 gallons per day The remainder of the site rs undeveloped Water ~s currently provided to the azea by a 12-inch main located along Wazdman-Bullock Road located along the east boundary of the proposed annexation area The proposed annexation azea holds the potential for approximately 218 single-family • residences to be connected to the CVWD domestic water system Single-famry residential amts have a daily water demand of 640 gallons per day (GPD) Thus, the project will result m an increased water demand of the CVWD system of 139,520 GPD This represents a less than one percent increase m water currently demanded from existing development within the City G. Sewer Services The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) currently covers over 240 squaze miles and operates four wastewater treatment facihtres that serve the cities of Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Ontano, Upland, Montclair, Chino, and Chino Hills An additional treatment facility is currently planned Two of the exisrsitng treatment plants, Regional Plants 1 and 4, serve development w~thm the City of Rancho Cucamonga CVWD provides conveyance facilities to the treatment plants The project site is with the service area of treatment plant number 4 (RP-4) RP-4 is located on 6`h Street and Etiwanda Avenue m the City of Rancho Cucamonga The plant treats approximately 37 9 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater and has a capacity of 44 MGD The water treatment facilities cleanse the treated water to a tertiary level and is then used for ~mgation proposed Development fees are collected by member agencies for wastewater treatment facilities and passed on to the IEUA to use for new treatment plant construction 14 Plan for Services ~/ ~1 ~ 6~ With the exception of extending pipelines to the protect site, there will be no • requirement for the construction of a new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities The future protects will connect to the existing sewer fines m the surrounding azea Based on the CVWD Master Plan and IEUA estimates, wastewater generation m the protect azea is approximately 270 gallons of wastewater per unit per day Therefore, the 218 residential units proposed will generate approximately 58,860 gallons of sewage per day This represents less than one percent of current wastewater treated at RP-4, and will not exceed capacity of the plant In addition, the proposed protect will comply with al] regional Water Quality Control Board wastewater treatment requirements and will obtazn required NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Ehmmation Systems) and SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) permits pnor to protect construction H. Police Services The Crty of Rancho Cucamonga has contracted with the San Bernazdmo County Shenffs Department for police service since 1978 Currently the City contract • includes 93 uniformed officers - including 11 sergeants, 2 lieutenants and one captain With a population of 146,700 (January 2003 Department of Finance estimate) the cun•ent ratio of officers to residents is approximately 0 63 officers for every 1,000 residents The protected average response time to an emergency call for serviced within the vicinity of the protect site is at five minutes The City's Police Department is temporanly located at 8340 Utica Avenue m the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga, the permanent facility at 10510 Civic Center Dnve, adtacent to City Hall, is currently being expanded and remodeled Police service calls will incrementally increase as result of the proposed protect The proposed protect will increase population by approximately 685 residents thus creating the need for approximately 0 43 additional officers if the current officer/resident ratio is maintained The funds for additional police officers are provided as part of the Crty General Fund Each year the City's annual budget negotiation with the Shenffs department results in additional officers to be added to the Police force I. Fire Protection & Emergency Medical Response The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distnct (RCFPD) provides fire protection • and emergency medical response to approximately 50 squaze miles, which includes the Crty Sphere of influence and the protect site Six fire stations are located within 15 Plan for Services ~t }~1Z ~~ . the Crty, and the RCFPD currently maintains a personnel ratio of 0 18 firefighter per 1,000 resrdents The goal of of RCFPD is to provide afive-minute response time for 90 percent of emergency calls placed wrthin the Crty Currently the City rs providing five-minute service for 85 percent of the emergency calls Existing fire statrons 173, 175 and 176 will serve the protect area Statron 173 - 12158 Base Lrne Road (3 fire fighters) Station 175 - 11108 Banyan Avenue (6 firefighters) Statron 176 -East Avenue at 23rd Street - (3 firefighters) The proposed protect will incrementally increase the population m the vrcmrty by 685 resrdents thus creating the need for 0 12 addrtronal firefighter personnel rn order to maintain the current firefighter personneUresrdent ratio Wrth the recent opening of Station 176, located approximately one-mrle from the site, the current response times will continue to be less than five-minutes to the protect site The RCFPD also participates m an automatic response agreement, known as West End Joint Power Authonty (West End), wrth nerghbonng fire departments to send the closest fire engine to a reported structure fire wrthout regard to the city boundanes The Amencan Medreal Response (AMR), a pnvate ambulance servrce, provrdes ambulance service for the resrdents m the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga AMR rs located at 7925 Center Avenue rn Rancho Cucamonga J. Libraries The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library system will serve the protect area upon annexation The Rancho Cucamonga Library rs located m a 2,200 square foot bu~ldmg m the City of Rancho Cucamonga on Archibald Avenue, north of Interstate 10 Freeway and west of Interstate 15 Freeway The Lrbrary contarns approxrmately 115,000 books (novels, magazines, references, etc,) and serves afull-trine population of over 146,000 residents In addition, the City has planned a new library within the Vrctona Gardens regional shopprng center of approximately 22,000 square feet, which serve the protected need at build-out of the City Library funding rs denved form a percentage of the property tax allocation and disbursement with the County of San Bemardmo (refer to the Fiscal Impact Analysis) K. Street Lighting • The protect presently does not contain any streetlights, however, will be required to install streetlights with development The protect will be annexed to the Crty of 16 Plan for Services ~t ~ +1 = ~;~' Rancho Cucamonga's existing City-wide Artenal Street lighting Distnct, and the Etiwanda North Street Light Distnct L. Solid Waste Burrtec Waste Industnes will collect refuse from the project area under franchise agreement with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Burrtec takes all refuse collected to the Transfer Station of Napa Street, at which point approximately 60% to diverted to the Mid-Valley land fill m Rialto, the rema~mng refuse ~s transported out of the county landfill system The City has rmplemented recycling programs, as required by state law, local Source Reduction and Recycling Element M. School Services The annexation azea will be served by the Etiwanda School Dtstnct (grades K through 8) and the Chaffey Joint Umon High School Distnct (grades 9 through 12). Based on the generation factors used by the Etiwanda School Distnct, the azea will generate approximately 140 K-8 and 30 high school students from the 218 new homes Approxrmately 95 of these students would be would be elementary level (K- 5) and 45 would be mtenned~ate level (grades 6-8) The total students generated would be approximately 170 Histoncal enrollments m both Chaffey Joint Umon High School Distnct and the EUwanda Elementary School Distnct have increased dramatically over the past 10 years Histoncal student generation data from the distncts md~cate the protect could generate an addition of approximately 170 students at build out, based on a total of 0 78 students per household At present enrollments at all schools serving the project are at or over their capacities. However, recent changes m school financing laws indicate that payment of state- mandated developer rmpact fees represent full and complete mitigation under CEQA, regazdless of the enrollment to capacity conditions of the affected schools N. Parks and Recreation Services The City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department serves the surrounding parks and recreation facilities The recreational amenities and programs • include -Community Center at Lions East and Lions West, Senior Center, Family Sports Center, Epicenter/Sports Complex, and 20 park saes throughout the City All 17 Plan for Services /~ i L T ~7a l7T'..J- ~ . programs and facilities are funded through a combmahon of user fees and City general fund 18 Plan for Services C~~N,~ ~i3 LJ IV. Fiscal Analysis The protect will be annexed to the City of Rancho Cucamonga's existing Landscape Maintenance D~smct No 7 for penmeter street landscape mamtence, the City-wide Artenal Street fighting D~stnct, and the Et~wanda North Street Light Dismct A Fiscal Impact Analysis has been prepazed on behalf of the City addressing the general costs and revenue anticipated as a result of the annexation The report "300-Acre Fiscal Impact Analysis Crty of Rancho Cucamonga" by Stanley Hoffinan Associates, Inc forms a part of the Plan of Services as an exhibit By its inclusion into Plan of Sernces, the Crty certifies to the report's accuracy ~J 19 Plan for Services r~ • DRAFT REPORT Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Impact Analysis City of Rancho Cucamonga Prepared for Planning Dlvlsion 10500 Civlc Center Drtve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-477-2700 May 3, 2004 SRHA #1052 TANLEY R OFFMAN S. S 4 O C I• T E 5 ~~~~5 11661 San Vicente Blvd Suite 306 Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-820-2680,310-820-8341, fax www stanleyrhoffman coin CONTENTS Tables and Figure Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... iii ter 1 Cha Introduction ....................................................... .......................................1 p 1 1 Background •• 1 1 2 Approach 3 1 3 Overview • • • 4 Chapter 2 Project Description .......................................... .......................................5 2 1 Development Description After Buildout ..... ... .. .. .... 5 2 2 Public Infrastructure - 5 Chapter 3 Projected Fiscal Impacts .................................. .......................................9 3 1 Rancho Cucamonga General Fund . .. ... .. 9 3 2 Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District .. . . .. .. 12 3 3 Landscape Maintenance District. .. - 12 Chapter 4 Fiscal Assumptions .......................................... .....................................14 41 Generallnformation 14 4 2 Revenue Assumptions .. .. ... 16 4 3 Cost Assumptions • • 23 Appendix A Persons and Agencies Contacted ........................................................32 Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc i Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal anarysis May 3, 2004 ~ ~/ ~ /7 ~ Cdy of Rancho Cucamonga CJ TABLES U A Summary of Protected Recurring Fiscal Impacts After Buildout iv 2-1 Buddout Development Description 6 2-2 Housing Valuation • ~ 2-3 Public Street Lane Mdes - 8 3-1 City General Fund Fiscal Impacts After Buildout .. .. 10 3-2 Ranch Cucamonga Fire Protection Distract, Fiscal Impacts After Buddout 13 4-1 General Assumptions .. 15 4-2 Estimation of Existing City Developed Acres .. .. 17 4-3 Summary of Revenue Assumptions .... 18 4-4 Estimated Taxable Sales Capture . .. .. 20 4-5 Summary of Cost Assumptions • . • 24 4-6 Police Cost Estimation. .. 25 4-7 Estimation of Public Works Costs • • 26 4-8 Estimation of Planning and Budding and Safety Costs 28 4-9 Estimation of General Government Costs 30 1-1 Location Map Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc May 3, 2004 FIGURE 2 u Etiwanda Creek Annexation Rscal Analysis ~l ~) ~ n ~ Cdy of Rancho Cucamonga EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ETIWANDA CREEK The following is a summary of the projected fiscal impacts of Etiwanda Creek at full buddout assuming annexation to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Annually recurring fiscal impacts are projected for the City's General Fund and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Project Description The Etiwanda Creek project area is located within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP) in unincorporated San Bernardino County The proposed annexation area, comprised of approximately 300 acres, is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road. Approximately 205 acres of the area is characterized by Etiwanda Creek, including the spreading basins, drainage system and conservation area Etiwanda Creek area could generate a (there is no development C~ proposal currently submitted) residential development of 218 homes on about 95 gross acres The population for Etiwanda Creek is projected at 686, assuming 3 15 persons per unit Assessed valuation is projected at $120 5 million based on an average housing valuation of $552,672 per unit. Fiscal Impacts Table A presents the projected recurring fiscal impacts to the City's General Fund and the projected recurring revenues to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The City of Rancho Cucamonga provides a full range of public services, including. police protection, other related emergency/non-emergency services, public works, including engineering, road maintenance and park maintenance, community services, planning services, library services and general government The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District provides fire protection to the proposed project as a subsidiary district In addition, a landscape maintenance district (LMD) is a separate entity that covers the maintenance of storm drains, slopes, detention basins, trails or a combination thereof The LMD has no effect on the revenues and costs presented Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, /nc. u~ Et~wanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 /~ ,~~ n ~ City of Rancho Cucamonga under the Clty General Fund Fiscal Impacts are presented In constant 2004 dollars, with no adtustment for future Inflation TABLE A ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SUMMARY OF PROJECTED RECURRING FISCAL IMPACTS AFTER BUILDOUT (In Constant 2004 Dollars) No MVLF Impact Impact of MVLF' A City General Fund Recurnng Revenues $247,237 $220,473 Direct Recurnng Costs 152,281 152,281 Plus Contingency @ 15% of Direct Costs 22,842 22,842 Total Recurring Costs 175,123 175,123 Net Recurnng Surplus 72,114 45,351 Revenue/Cost Ratio 1 41 1 26 B Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Revenues $150,161 $150,161 Noles This assumes that revenues from AAVLF well be reduced by about two-thirds due to State budget cuts Source Stanley R Hoffman Assouates, Inc C_~ Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc iv Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis Ma 3, 2004 ~ City of Rancho Cucamonga Y ~/~'7-i Property tax rates for the protect area are based on information provided by the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission, the County of San Bernardino Auditor-Controller's office and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Due to uncertainty in the full impact of the ongoing State of California's budget adtustments overtime, a hypothetical decrease in the Motor Vehicle License Fee has been used in this analysis to test potential changes However, it is recognized that the actual changes may manifest themselves in different ways City General Fund - No MVLF Reduction An annual recurring surplus of $72 1 thousand is protected for the City General Fund after full buildout of Etiwanda Creek The protected surplus is based on revenues of $247 2 thousand, and costs of $1751 thousand, including a 15 percent contingency costs estimate The revenue/cost ratio for the City General Fund is estimated 1 41. The mator recurring revenues protected for the City General Fund are property tax, off-site retail sales and use tax; and motor vehicle license in-lieu revenues Protected mator recurring costs for the protect are police protection and public works maintenance of public arterial and local roadways in the annexation area A landscape maintenance district will maintain landscaping, slope areas, trails and landscaped parkways and medians City General Fund -With MVLF Reduction Under this scenario it is assumed that revenues from the State for motor vehicle license fees will be reduced by about two-thirds due to budget cuts at the State level An annual recurring surplus of $45 4 thousand is protected forthe City General Fund afterfull buddout of Etiwanda Creek The protected surplus is based on revenues of $220 5 thousand, and costs of $175 1 thousand, including a 15 percent contingency costs estimate The revenue/cost ratio for the City General Fund is estimated 1 26 Potential Impacts of Recent Passage of Proposition 57 According to the March 16, 2004 City Budget Update memorandum from City Manager, Jack Lam, one outcome of the recent passage of Proposition 57 is that the City will experience a'/ cent sales tax shift to the State instead of the earlier''/z cent shift proposal While this would reduce the sales tax generated by the residents of the protect by about Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc v Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 n ~ 1 ~ ~,J City of Rancho Cucamonga Y. i $13 3 thousand, the project would still be estimated to have an annual recurring surplus of . approximately $58 8 thousand to $32 0 thousand Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distract (RCFPD) serwce area currently includes the incorporated City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City's Sphere of Influence, therefore the proposed Etiwanda Creek development is currently located within the RCFPD ~unsdictional boundanes Based on the information provided by the City, the RCFPD currently has adequate funding to provide fire protection services within its ~unsdictional boundanes The Etiwanda Creek development will contribute annual property tax and earned interest revenues projected at $150 2 thousand to the RCPFD. Landscape Maintenance District The proposed storm drain, landscaped slopes, detention basins and trails are to be maintained by a landscape maintenance district At this time it has not been determined if the project facilities will be included in a new LMD to be formed, or if it will be annexed to . an existing LMD Under either scenario, the maintenance of the common area landscaping, slopes, and trails will not impact the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Fund Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc vi Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~ ~I ~ ~, City of Rancho Cucamonga CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION This report presents the fiscal impact analysis for Etiwanda Creek assuming annexation to the City of Rancho Cucamonga The fiscal impact analysis projects recurring public revenues and costs to the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Fund and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distract assuming full development of the project The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District is a subsidiary distract with its own budget separate from the City's General Fund Additionally, an LMD will be used for the operations and maintenance of common areas, but it has not been determined if Etiwanda Creek will annex into an existing LMD or if a new one will be created. 1.1 Background The property comprising Etiwanda Creek is located in the northeast portion of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Sphere of Influence in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino County. As shown in Figure 1-1, the project is generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road Upon annexation, the entire protect would be within the City limits of Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda Creek is a commurnty of about 300 gross acres in size, of which some 95 0 acres are proposed for residential development The other 205 acres are allocated for spreading basins, drainage system and conservation areas Potential development within the area is estimated at 218 residential dwelling urnts for an overall density of about 0 7 units pertotal acre and 2 3 units per residential acre The buildout population of the area is estimated at 686 based on a factor of 3 15 persons per urnt The focus of the fiscal analysis is the ongoing operations and maintenance costs of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as provided through the General Fund revenues plus the Fire Protection District revenues and costs General Fund revenues include property, sales and use taxes and other taxes, franchise fees, fines and forfeitures, licenses and permits, • charges for current services, revenues from other agencies, use of money and property, Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc 1 Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~Y ~~ `,~ City of Rancho Cucamonga . FIGURE 1-1 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA LOCATION MAP Stanley R. Hoffman Associates, Inc 2 Et~wanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~/ ~I ~ ~~ City of Rancho Cucamonga ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION LOCATION MAP and other miscellaneous revenues The Gas Tax Fund receives revenues primarily from • gasoline taxes collected by the Federal and State governments and are restricted for road related capital and operations and maintenance costs The ongoing range of services that the City of Rancho Cucamonga provides includes • Police protection • Planning • Public works, including engineering, road maintenance and park maintenance • Community services Library services • General government The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distract, as a subsidiary distract governed by the City Council, provides fire protection services to the City and the Sphere of Influence area 1.2 Approach The fiscal analysis presents the protected recurring impacts of the proposed development • assoaated with Etiwanda Creek Fiscal impacts are protected for the City General Fund and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The fiscal analysis is based on data and assumptions from the following sources • City of Rancho Cucamonga revenue and cost factors are estimated based on the General Fund Adopfed Budget Fiscal Year 2003/2004 and discussions with key City staff • The fiscal methodology is based on the Fiscal Analys/s, General Plan Update, City of Rancho Cucamonga, prepared by Stanley R Hoffman Associates, October 2, 2000 Some protect information was obtained from the Plan for the Provision of Municipal Services, Annexation No 01-01 to The City of Rancho Cucamonga, prepared by the City, November 5, 2001 • Residential valuation estimates are based on sales data provided by similar protects that have been developed or proposed in the City or within the sphere of influence • Estimated population is based on 3 15 persons per household, as provided by the City of Rancho Cucamonga • Cost and revenue factors are protected in constant 2004 dollars, i e ,not adtusted for inflation • • Existing land uses are provided by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc. 3 Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~~ ~~~ Cr> ~ City of Rancho Cucamonga 971 fi ~ b ~T • Property tax rates for the protect area are based on information provided by the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission, the County of San Bernardino Auditor-Controller's office and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Also, there is uncertainty in the full impact of the ongoing State of California's budget adtustments over time For this analysis, a hypothetical decrease in the Motor Vehicle License Fee has been used to test potential changes However, it is recognized that the actual changes may manifest themselves in different ways 1.3 Overview Chapter 2 presents the detailed protect description for Etiwanda Creek assuming full buddout of the protect area Chapter 3 presents the fiscal analysis for the City's General Fund and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Chapter 4 presents the assumptions for the fiscal analysis and Appendix A includes a list of persons and agencies contacted in the preparation of this report U LJ Stan/ey R. Hoffman Associates, Inc May 3, 2004 4 Ehwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis ~', ,~ ~~ City of Rancho Cucamonga CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This chapter presents the detailed development description for Etiwanda Creek assuming full Buildout of the area 2.1 Development Description After Buildout Acres Units and Population. Etiwanda Creek area has a total potential of 95-acres residential land for 218 single family detached homes As shown in Table 2-1, there are approximately 95 gross acres of residential uses Other acreage associated with the development includes 205 acres of conservation space/flood control areas Of the 95 acres, some 15 acres are proposed for 18 units and the remaining 80 acres are proposed for 200 units The respective average densities are 1 2 dwelling units per acre and 2 5 dwelling units per acre with an overall density of about 2 3 units per residential acre Buildout population for the Etiwanda Creek area is estimated at 686 persons based on an . average of 3 15 persons per housing unit Population per housing unit is based on information from the City of Rancho Cucamonga Project Valuation. As shown in Table 2-2, total residential valuation for the Etiwanda Creek area is estimated at $120 5 million after Buildout, based on an average value of $552,672 per unit As presented in Table 2-2, the valuation is derived via a weighted average of other single family detached units of comparable developments that have been proposed for annexation to the City of Rancho Cucamonga The comparable units have a combined estimated valuation of $414 50 million spread across an estimated 750 single- family units 2.2 Public Infrastructure Streets. Primary access to Etiwanda Creek will be provided via Wardman-Bullock Road As shown in Table 2-3, there is an estimated 6 61 street lane miles to be developed as a part of the protect, this includes local streets within the project boundaries of Etiwanda Creek All 6 61 lane miles of streets are assumed to be public streets maintained by the • City of Rancho Cucamonga, once annexed by the City The local street lane miles are Stanley R. Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 5 Ehwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~Y ~ ~ ~ / City of Rancho Cucamonga • TABLE 2-1 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BUILDOUT DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION • Acres at Percent Bwldout of Total A. Land Use Acreage Gross Residential Acres @ 1 2 units per acre 15 0 5 0% Gross Resldentlal Acres @ 2 5 units per acre 80 0 26 7% Conservation/Flood Control Areas 205 0 68 3% Total Pro)ect Acres 300 0 100 0% B. Other Pro)ect Information Residential Units -Single-family @ 1 2 units per acre 18 8 3% Residential Units -Single-family @ 2 5 units per acre 200 91 7% Total Units 218 100 0% Population (@ 3 15 persons per unit)2 686 Residential Assessed Valuation (@ $552,672 per unit)3 $120,482,519 Note 2 Population is estimated at 3 15 persons per unit, per the Oily of Rancho Cucamonga 3 Assessed valuation is protected at an average value of $552,672 per unit based on information from other similar residential annexation proposals within the Rancho Cucamonga sphere of influence Sources Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc Stanley R. Hoffman Associates, Inc 6 Etiwanda Creek AnnexaLon Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga G, ~,1 8? TABLE 2.2 HENDERSON CREEK ESTATES CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOUSING VALUATION (in Constant 2004 Dollars) Plan Type Other Proposed Developments Within I the Rancho Cucamonga SOI Unit I Ouantlty Base Price I Per Unlt Total Valuation 1 Henderson Creek Estates 30 $640,000 $19,200,000 2 Henderson Creek Estates 31 665,000 20,615,000 3 Henderson Creek Estates 31 690,000 21,390,000 4 Henderson Creek Estates 31 720,000 22,320,000 1 Etnaanda Heights 54 520,000 28,080,000 2 Etnvanda Heights 54 560,000 30,240,000 3 Etiwanda Heights 80 600,000 48,000,000 4 Etiwanda Heights 81 620,000 50,220,000 n/a' TTM 16072 358 487.260 174.439.080 750 $552,672 $414,504,080 1 Etrvvanda Creek 18 $552,672 $9,948,098 2 Etiwanda Creek 200 552.672 110.534.421 218 $552,672 $120,482,519 Notes 1 TTM 1fi0721s being processed wa a master Developer procrss whereby enbDeD parcels W lantl will De sold to intlMtlual builtlers Iberelore no spebfic valuaban by plan type ~ available Source SunleyR Hoffman ASSOUates, Inc Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 7 Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga CY,Htz ~ ~~ estimated using a factor of 80 lineal feet per dwelling unit and is based on similar developments proposed for annexation to the City of Rancho Cucamonga TABLE 2-3 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC STREET LANE MILES Estimated Estimated Estimated Number Length Length Total Street Type of Lanes m Feet m Miles Lane Miles Local 2 17,440 3 30 6 61 Total Lane Mlles 6 61 Notes 1 Local street lane miles are estimated using a factor of 80 lineal feet per unit L_J Source Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc Stanley R Hoffman Assocretes, Inc May 3, 2004 8 Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis ~/ ~ i= ~~ City of Rancho Cucamonga CHAPTER 3 PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACTS This chapter presents the fiscal analysis of Etiwanda Creek to the City of Rancho Cucamonga This analysis first focuses on the recurring revenues and costs that impact the City of Rancho Cucamonga's General Fund, described in Section 3 1 This is followed by a protection of recurring revenues to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District presented in Section 3 2 All protections are presented in constant 2004 dollars with no adtustment for future inflation and assume full buddout 3.1 Rancho Cucamonga General Fund The fiscal impacts presented assume that the City of Rancho Cucamonga will receive 7 0 percent of the 1 0 percent basic property tax levy for the General Fund and 1.7 percent of the basic levy forthe Library Fund Impacts are also presented assuming 1) no impact on MVLF fees, and 2) atwo-thirds reduction in MVLF fees due to proposed State budget adtustments. No Impact on MVLF Table 3-1 presents the protected fiscal impacts for the City's General Fund assuming that there is no reduction in revenues received from the State in the category of motor vehicle license fees Recurring revenues are protected at $247 2 thousand Annual direct recurring costs are protected at $152 3 thousand Added to the protected direct costs is a contingency cost, calculated at 15 percent of direct costs, or $22 8 thousand Adtusted total recurring costs, including estimated direct costs and contingency costs, are protected at $175 1 thousand A recurring surplus of $72 1 thousand is protected for Etiwanda Creek, as shown in Table 3-1 The revenue/cost ratio is calculated at 1 41 Projected Revenues. Protected recurring revenues to the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Fund include property tax, property transfer tax, off-site sales and use tax, motor vehicle license in-lieu revenues, Proposition 172 sales tax, franchise fees, fines and forfeitures, charges for services, other revenue, library revenue, and state gasoline tax Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 9 Et~wanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~) I LI ~ Q(7 City of Rancho Cucamonga TABLE 3.1 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY GENERAL FUND FISCAL IMPACTS AFTER BUILDOUT' (In Constant 2004 Dollars) No MVLF Impact Impact on MVLF' Aker Percent Aker Percent Bulldout of Total Bulldout of Total Annual Recumina Revenues Property tax -general fund $84.338 34 1 °~ $84.338 38 3% Property tax - library fund 20,482 8 3 % 20,482 9 3 Property transfer tax 4,639 1 9% 4,639 2 1% Ok-site sales and use tax 53,374 21 6% 53,374 24 2% Motor vehlde license In-lieu 40,145 16 2% 13,382 6 1 Proposition 172 sales taz 1,093 0 4°~ 1,093 0 5% Franchise fees utility 8,575 3 5 % 8,575 3 9% Franchise fees refuse 5,489 2 2% 5.489 2 5°h Franchise fees cable 13,016 5 3 % 13,016 5 9% Fines and forfeitures 3,741 1 5% 3,741 1 7% Charges for servces 426 0 2°~ 426 0 2% Other revenue 350 0 1 °~ 350 0 2% Library revenue 1,031 04% 1,031 OS% State gasoline tax' 10y39 4 3°~ 10_39 4 8% Total Rewning Revenues $247,237 100 0% $220,473 100 0% Annual Recurring Costs Police protedion $52,748 34 6% $52,748 34 6% Animal control 1,827 12% 1,827 12% Englneenng 14,204 9 3% 14,204 9 3% Public works maintenance 30,162 198% 30,162 198% Faahhes maintenance 2,785 1 6% 2,785 1 8% Planning 6,580 4 3% 6,580 4 3% Library 8,849 58% 8,849 58% Community services 10,934 7 2%p 10,934 7 2% Contnbuaon to Flre Distnd 4,023 2 6% 4,023 2 6°/ General government 20 170 13 2% 20y70 1 Dlred Rewming Costs $152,281 100 0% $152,281 100 0% plus Estimated Contingency costs (@ 15% of dived recumng costs) $22,842 $22.642 Total Rewmng Costs $175,123 $175,123 Net Annual Surplus $72,114 $45,351 RevenuelCost Ratio 1 41 1 26 Note 1 Revenues and costs for fire protectan services and common area lantlscaptng are croverd In separate distncis antl are not tnduded as a pan of Me General Funtl analysis 2 This assumes that the allocation of molar vehlde iM,eu fees from me state to the local lunstl¢aon will be retlucetl by two-[heds due to cnanges in State butlgat agreements 3 State gasoline tax is earmarked for public works road maintenance Source SfanleyR HOftman Associates, Inc Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 10 Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~ ~ { Clty of Rancho Cucamonga l7j F~ l~ The largest protected revenue source is property tax at $84 3 thousand, representing approximately 34 1 percent of total protected recurring revenues Off-site sales and use tax is the second largest protected revenue source at $53 4 thousand and 21 6 percent of the total revenues Motor vehicle license in-lieu revenues are protected at $40 1 thousand and 16 2 percent, the third largest recurring revenue These three revenue sources represent approximately 71 9 percent of total protected recurring revenues Proiected Costs. Table 3-1 also presents protected recurring costs to the City General Fund for Etiwanda Creek at buildout Recurring direct costs to the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Fund include police protection, animal control, engineering, public works maintenance, facilities maintenance, planning, library; community services, contribution to the Fire District, and general government costs Police protection costs are protected at about $52 7 thousand and account for 34.6 percent of the total recurring annual costs Public works maintenance for public roads is protected at $30 2 thousand and 19 8 percent of the total recurring costs. General government costs (administrative functions) are protected as the third largest recurring cost at $20 2 thousand or 13 2 percent of total protected costs These three protected costs of police protection, pubic works maintenance and general government represent approximately 67 6 percent of total recurring costs Impact on MVLF Table 3-1 also presents the protected fiscal impacts forthe City's General Fund assuming it is impacted with a reduction in revenues received from the State in the category of motor vehicle license fees Recurring revenues under this scenario are protected at $220 5 thousand Adtusted total annual recurring costs, including estimated direct costs and contingency costs, are protected at $175 1 thousand. A recurring surplus of $45 4 thousand is protected for Etiwanda Creek underthese conditions The revenue/cost ratio is calculated at 1 26 Proiected Revenues The largest protected revenue source is General Fund property tax at $84 3 thousand, representing approximately 38 3 percent of total protected recurring Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc. 11 Etiwanda Creek AnnexaLon Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga ., „ -r n ~ revenues Off-site sales and use tax is the second largest protected revenue source at $53 4 thousand and 24 2 percent of the total revenues Library Fund property tax revenues are protected at $20 5 thousand, the third largest recumng revenue These three revenue sources represent approximately 71 8 percent of total protected recurring revenues 3.2 Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) provides fire protection to both the corporate City and the Sphere of Influence areas Etiwanda Creek is located within the tunsdictional boundaries of the RCFPD Table 3-2 presents the protected recurring revenues to the Fire Protection District from the full buddout of Etiwanda Creek Annual recurring property tax revenues are protected to total $150 2 thousand after buildout Annual recurring fire protection costs are not protected for the Etiwanda Creek . development Based on the Plan for the Prov~slon of Municipal Services Annexation No 01-01 to the Clty of Rancho Cucamonga prepared by the City, the RCFPD currently has adequate funding to provide fire protection within its turisdictional boundaries 3.3 Landscape Maintenance District For Etiwanda Creek, an LMD will be used to fund the ongoing operations and maintenance costs related to any storm drains, slopes and trails within the protect area It has not been determined at this time whether or not Etiwanda Creek will be annexed to an existing LMD of if a new LMD will be created Under either condition, the costs related to this function are entirely separate from the City's General Fund and there will be no fiscal impact on the City's General Fund i Stanley R Hoffman Assocretes, Inc. 12 EUwanda Creek Annexahon Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga ~, I~,Z °!3 TABLE 3-2 • ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FISCAL IMPACTS AFTER BUILDOUT (In Constant 2004 Dollars) After Percent Bulldout of Total Annual Recurring Revenues Property tax 150 161 100 0% Total Recurnng Revenues $150,161 100 0% Annual Recurnng Costs n/at Note 1 The proposed development lies vnihin the funsdictional boundanes of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) Based on the Plan for the Provision o1 Mumapal Services Annexation No Of-Ol to The City of Rancho Cucamonga prepared by the Ciry, the RCFPD currently has adequate funding to prohde fire protection services vnthin its funsdictional boundanes Source Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc `.J Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc May 3, 2004 13 Ettwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis Clty of Rancho Cucamonga n i 1 -r QLI. . CHAPTER 4 FISCAL ASSUMPTIONS Chapter 4 presents the recurring revenue and cost assumptions used in preparing the fiscal analysis for Etiwanda Creek in the City of Rancho Cucamonga 4.1 Generallnformation Table 4-1 presents the general City information used to calculate fiscal factors. Population. The City population of 146,666 is based on the California State Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2003 The population estimate is used to protect per capita revenue and cost factors Housing Units. For calculating per housing unit factors, the City housing unit estimate of 46,870 from the State Department of Finance (DOF) for January 1, 2003 is used Using the DOF information, persons per housing unit is about 3 13, this analysis uses a ratio of . 3 15 persons per household as provided by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Emplovment. Based on information from the City of Rancho Cucamonga, the City's current employment estimate is 47,205 This estimate is used to calculate revenues and costs based on employment Population/Emplovment Ratio. New population and employment generate some revenues and costs, which are calculated based on the split of population and employment and the ratio of each to the sum of the two The sum of population and employment is 193,871 Population represents 76 percent of the total and employment represents 24 percent of the total The pro/ected City revenues or costs are split based on this ratio That is, the share of protected revenues or costs allocated to population is divided by the City population of 146,666 while the employment share of the projected revenues or costs is divided by the City employment estimate of 47,205 Estimated Total City Developed Acres. Some costs, such as public works and planning, • are protected on aper-developed acre basis The number of developed acres within the City is estimated from City's Geographic Information System (GIs) and Costar databases, Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc 14 Et~wanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~ ~/ ` / 5 City of Rancho Cucamonga TABLE 4-1 . ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS Factor Explanation General Factors 146,666 Rancho Cucamonga total population, January 1, 2003, DOF 46,870 Rancho Cucamonga total housing units, January 1, 2003, DOF 47,205 Rancho Cucamonga total employment, Ctty Community and Economic Profile 193,871 Population plus employment 76% Population as a share of population plus employment 24% Employment as a share of population plus employment 3 13 Persons per Household, January 1, 2003, DOF 3 15 Persons per Household, City of Rancho Cucamonga 12,990 Estimated total City developed acres Source Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc City of Rancho Cucamonga, Fiscal Year 2003/04, Adopted Budget Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga State of California, Department of Finance, Gty/County Population and Housing Estimates, 2003 • Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc. 15 Ettwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysts May 3, 2004 _ City of Rancho Cucamonga /d-. {-~. I ~ ~n • as shown in Table 4-2 There are an estimated total of 9,544 developed residential acres in the City, and a total of 3,446 developed non-residential acres within the City In total, 12,990 developed acres are within the City 4.2 Revenue Assumptions The revenue assumptions forthe City's General Fund are summan2ed in Table 4-3 Table 4-3 also summarizes the revenue assumptions for the Fire Protection District Projected recurring revenues to the City General Fund include property tax, document transfer tax, off-site sales and use tax, Proposition 172 sales tax revenue, franchise fees, fines and forfeitures, motor vehicle license in-lieu revenues, charges for services, other revenues such as rental/leases/ and sales of fixed assets, library revenues and state gasoline tax funds Interest revenues are not protected in this analysis Taxes Property Tax. Property tax revenues are projected by multiplying the tax allocation . percentage for the City of Rancho Cucamonga's General Fund, Library Fund and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District by the protected assessed value within the tax rate area (TRA) in which the protect is located As shown in Table 4-3, the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Fund allocation is shown at 7 0 percent of the basic 1 0 percent levy Document Transfer Tax. Real property sales are taxed at a rate of $1 10 per $1,000 of transferred property value The property transfer tax is divided equally between the City and the County, with the City receiving $0 55 per $1,000 of transferred property value As presented in Table 4-3, it is assumed that residential development will change ownership at an average rate of about 7 0 percent per year, or that each home changes hands on the average of about once every 14 years Off-Site Sales Tax. The City receives sales tax revenue from the State Board of Equalization equal to one percent of all taxable sales generated within the City The Etiwanda Creek development does not include on-site retail uses that would generate direct taxable sales and use tax to the City upon annexation However, indirect sales and use tax revenues will be generated from purchases made by the residents of the Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc. 16 Et~wanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 ~ ~~ t /~ {~ City of Rancho Cucamonga l.7'/ 1'~S ~/ ~! TABLE 4-2 , ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTIMATION OF EXISTING CITY DEVELOPED ACRES' Residential Acres Resldentlal -Non RDA 8,261 Resldentlal -RDA 1 283 Subtotal Resldentlal Acres 9.544 Non-Residential Acres Non-Residential -Non RDA 747 Non-Resldentlal -RDA Zy99 Subtotal Non-Resldentlal Acres 3,446 Estimated Total Developed Acres 12,990 Note 1 Esltmated Clty right of way and other publlGquasl public acres are not Included as developable acres Source Stanley R Hoffman Assouates Inc City o(Rancho Cucamonga, Geographic In(ormaGOn System Stanley R Hoffman Assouates, Fisca/Analyss, Generel Plan Update, Qty o/Rancho Cucamonga, October 2 2000 I 1 LJ Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc May 3, 2004 17 Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis ~'Y N _T ~ City of Rancho Cucamonga • TABLE 4J ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SUMMARY OF REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS (In Constant 2004 Dollars) Pnperry Taxes DOCUmenl Tens/er Tax Sales and use Tax PropO5ltxM 1]2 - HaH Cent Sales Tax Franduse Foes Gas 8 Eleclnc Reluse Cable Flnes 8 Fortenums Mdq VMicle license Charges tq Serwcas RenlaVLeaseslSalp d Flxetl Assets Interest Earnings Librarv Fund Property Taxes 52,261 fi90 Assessetl Yaluaoon ]30500 Assessetl Ydllabon 14626000 Taxade sales 299 500 Total sales antl use lax 2,423,180 Taal populahan antl employment 11]33]9 Total pppulabm 1309000 Totalempbyment 889 280 Taal Dousllg unlls 1 05] 180 Talal popalaam antl emgoymenf B 582 310 Total population 120,480 Total population antl employment 98 830 Total poglkbon antl employment 500,000 Pemenidhntl revenup Na' Assessed YdlWtiq'1 t.dary Fmes and Fees 116000 Total popuktion Ubary RentalseSales 102500 Tobl population Intet~l Earnings 15000 Percentdrura rauenues Gas Tax Funtl Slate Gas Tax Section 2105 ]30 000 Tobl papulabm Sedlon 2106 465770 Total pepulahon Sedlan 210] 1049,230 Tobl populatim Internet Earnings Percent al hnd revenues RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT Valuahan a55ump40R5 Roperry Nmwer and valualpn Oflslle tarade sales pNs Per 51 OOD d sales antl use tax Per cagta antl empbyea Per npta Per employee Per antl Per ragia antl empbyea Per opb Per capita antl empbyae Per cagla and empbyea Inletesl rate Valuation assumptions Per mpia Per wgla Interest tale Per ragta Per mgta Per cagla Intere5l tale ] 0% Gy General Funtl dlOmbpn d bask 1%le'7Y ]% resl0anbal Wmover 21e EO 55 per E1 0000/ Wmwer valualwn 1 O% of Wade sales 0 10]5% d sales W 520 aB per Et 000 sales and use lax $12 50 per mqU and par employee 5800 per caPlta E2] 73 per empbyee E1B 9] per antl 55 45 per capita and per empbyee E58 52 per raplla EO 82 per cagta and per employee ED 51 par Willa and per employcre not pmledetl 1 ]% Clry llOrery Funtl allocation d Dasm 1%levy $0 tb per cagla ED 70 per Upila not proledetl SS 03 per ragla 5318 per cagla E] 15 per rap4a not pegeded Ropeny Taz 7552820 Assessed vdluabon Valuauan assumptlons 1246%COUny Flm FUrd allOpalron d sic 1%levy I I IEa Os 96 OBO P t lhrxfr ewes Interest rzta not prgecletl Nolp 1 In ftXOl year2W104 a44 mve00e sourta Od mt mlbri~e Coy $Wme 5lanleyR Ibllmen,xnw®Ip IM L4Y OIRandlO Luranpge R4cYYear2W3N4 AOOPted Budget slate of Carbmb Deperbnem of FNance LM.COa^N PopWaWn anE H4useg ESVma(ea Jarwaryt Idd3 • Stanley R. Hoffman Assoc]ates, Inc. May 3, 2004 18 Etlwanda Creek Annexation Flsca) Analysts ~~ ~ City of Rancho Cucamonga proposed protect estimated to be captured within the City It is assumed the City of Rancho Cucamonga will capture 50 percent of the taxable purchases made by the future residents of Etiwanda Creek The 50 percent capture assumption is based on the access to existing and planned retail within the City boundaries, including the future Victoria Gardens Regional Mall due to open in 2004. Residential Sales and Use Tax. Residents of Etiwanda Creek will generate sales and use tax to the City of Rancho Cucamonga through retail purchases in the City As shown in Table 4-4, taxable sales from Etiwanda Creek residents are protected at $9 64 million. Taxable sales are protected based on the assumption that the average household income of protect residents represents about 25 percent of the total assessed valuation and that 32 percent of household income is spent on taxable retail sales The fiscal analysis assumes the City will capture 50 percent of total taxable retail sales or about $4 82 million in taxable retail sales Based on sales tax of 1 percent, potential sales tax to the City is projected at $48 2 thousand after bwldout At 10 75 percent of sales tax, use tax is protected at $5 2 thousand after bwldout Use tax is non-situs taxable sales allocated back to turisdictions by the State Total sales and use tax is protected at $53 4 thousand after buddout According to the March 16, 2004 City Budget Update memorandum from City Manager, Jack Lam, one outcome of the recent passage of Proposition 57 is that the City will experience'/< cent sales tax shift to the State instead of the earlier'/= cent shift proposal While this would reduce the sales tax generated by the protect residents by about $13 3 thousand, the protect would still be protected to have an annual recurring surplus of approximately $58 8 thousand to $32 0 thousand Use Tax. In addition to sales tax, the City also receives a use tax allocation equal to approximately 10 75 percent of the one percent sales tax allocation The use tax factor is derived from two mator sources . Stanley R. Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 19 Et~wanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 (.~i~~ ~~0 Cdy of Rancho Cucamonga • u TABLE 4~ ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTIMATED TAXABLE SALES CAPTURE (tn Constant 2004 Dollars) Vw~, q....... $120,482,519 Residential Assessed Valuation (@ $552,672 per unit)' $30 120,630 Household Income (@ 25% of valuation) $9,638,602 Retail Taxable Sales (@ 32% of household income) Protected Off-Bile Taxable Sales Captured to Rancho Cucamonga (@ 50% capture) $4,819,301 $48,193 Pro ected Sales and UseTax to Rancho Cucamon a 5j- Sales Tax (@ 1 % of taxable sales) $53,374 Use Tax (@ 10 75% of sales tax) Total Protected Sales and Use Tax Note 1 Assessed valuation is protected at an average of $552,672 per unit based on information from similar protects in other annexation areas Sources Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc Stanley R. Hoffman Associates, Inc .,..,, z Anna 20 Ettwanda CreekCA~ of RanchoSCut amonga /...~I-T l0( aid on construction matenalsnnohich construlcUon A use tax rather than a sales tax is p non-resideetinodat the po nt of sa1letof mater alsed in the county takes pla oods for use in California A use tax is levied on purchases from out-of-state sellers of g • ualization assembles the useoceeds ass gned to a coub tyoepelol A The State Board of Eq are based on tax pr County pools for each county roceeds, which cannot be assigned to individual statewide pool is developed for tax p ools of use tax proceeds are then distributed to individual cities an counties These p ercentages to local Iurisdictions for the counties on a quarterly basis The distribution p ,s share of total ool are calculated on the basis a entage'tof total point of sale, sales tax A county p countywide non-situs based sales tax as a p similar procedure is used in the allocation of the statewide pool • The State's allocation osition 172 is generally tied to Pro osition 172 Sales Tame tation revenues from Prop on . formula for public safety au9Therefore, based on Proposition 172 revenues of $299,500 each city's sales tax effort sales tax revenues of $14,626,000, these revenues are protected at $20.4 Per and City $1,000 of additional sales tax generated Franchise Fees The City of Rancho Cucamonga receives a fran a Id cable television of exclusive rights-o - way within the City for gas and electric, refuse as and electric franchise fees to ee based on the City budget fees of Gas and Electric Franchise Feeta and per emp ayle 4- , 9 are estimated at $12 50 per cap 180 and the City population plus City employment estimate of 193,87 $2,423, ro ected at $8 00 Per 173,379 and the population estimate of. Refuse Franchise Fees. ai defuse costs of $lbbish servwes are p capita, based on residents ro ected at $27 73 per non-residential) refuse franchise fees are P Ito merit of 47,205 146,666 Commeraal employee based on commercial refuse costs of $1,30 w00d CrdekAnpnexation Fiscal Analysis 21 rt,ty of Rancho Cucamonga Cable Television Franchise Fees. Cable television franchise feese of franchiise and $1 g g7 per housing unit based on budget figures of $889,260 for this typ estimated housing units of 46,870 . Fines and Forfeitures. These revenues ~ 180 and the popu aUoneplus elmployment employee, based on total revenues of $1,05 , estimate of 193,871 Motor Vehicle In-Lieu Fees. These State allocated revenues, as shown to Table 4-3, are projected at $58 52 per capita based on information from the City of Rancho Cucamonga budget for fiscal year 2003-2004 and a population of 146,666 as of January 1, 2003 Chases for Services. Charges for services are shown in Table 4-3 and include revenues such as panting fees and sale of panted matenals This revenue source is prolected at $0 62 per capita and per employee, based on annual revenues of $120,460 and the City population plus employment of 193,871 i Other Revenues. These other miscellaneous revenues include rentals, leases and sales of fixed assets Other revenues are projected at $0 51 per capita and employee based on the City preliminary budget revenues of $98,830 and the City population plus employment estimate of 193,871. Interes~ Interest earnings to the General Fund are not projected as a part of this analysis Libra_~ As shown in Table 4-3, the City is projected to receive from property tax revenues, 1 7 percent of the basic 1 0 percent levy forthe Library Fund In addition, library revenues of $0 80 per capita are projected based on a total of $118,000 from fines and fees and a population of 146,666 Library revenues of $0 70 per capita are projected based on total media rentals and sales of $102,500 and population of 146,666 Interest earnings are not projected as a significant revenue source State Gasoline Tax State gasoline tax revenues are determined based on data provided by the City's budget for fiscal year 2003-2004 and the City population of 146,666 These • revenues are projected based on the following 22 Etiwanda CreekCl~ of RanchosCucamonga Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc May 3, 2004 /_`_ Nl~ ~D~ State Gasoline Tax Total Amount Section 2105 $738,000 Section 2106 $465,770 Section 2107 $1,049,230 No interest earnings are projected as a part of this analysis earmarked for public works road related maintenance costs. Per Capita Amount $5 03 $3 18 $7 15 Gas Tax Fund revenues are Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distract (RCFPD) receives an estimated 12.46 percent of the basic one percent property tax levy for the Etiwanda Creek development No interest earnings are protected as a part of this analysis 4.3 Cost Assumptions The cost assumptions for the City's General Fund are summarized in Table 4-5 Retuning costs include police protection, animal control, public works, planning, budding and safety, community services, library, fire district and general government activities Police Protection. The City of Rancho Cucamonga contracts police protection services with the County Sheriff Table 4-6 presents the police cost estimation Total annual costs from the City's budget for 2003-2004 are $15,280,650 Based on discussion with the City Finance Officer during preparation of the fiscal analysis of the General Plan Update, a County Administrative Fee of $374,600 is subtracted from the total cost The total net police cost is $14,906,500, which is allocated to population and employment m their relative proportions, yielding protected costs of $76.89 per capita and per employee Anima~trol. Animal control costs are protected at $2 66 per capita, based on total net costs of $390,490 and a population of 146,666, as shown m Table 4-5 Public Works Estimated public works costs are presented in Table 4-7 Enaineerina Based on City budget information, 2003-2004 engineering costs are estimated to total $3,201,920, while engineering fee revenues are estimated at $1,259,680 Net engineering costs of $1,942,240 are allocated on aper-developed acre basis L~ • Z3 Etiwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis Stanley R Hoffman Assoc,ates, Inc City of Rancho Cucamonga ....., ~ Anna n . , r in Ol TABLE 45 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SUMMARY OF COST ASSUMPTIONS (In Constant 2004 Dollars) Budget FY 2003/04 Projection Projection Methotl Annual et Net Cost Bud Basis andlor Assumptions Prgectlon Factors Cost Category g CITY GENE ERA~FUND 514 906 050 Total PoDUbUCn antl Employment Per capta antl empbyee 578 69 per capita entl empbyae Polx:e Prdecbon $15,280 850 $452250 5390480 TOWI PoPubUm Per capes 5288 per capb Animal Control $3201920 $1,942240 Total Dawlopad Aaes c PubUC WVks EnB~neenng per Developed sae $4551830 54124280 Total Developetl Arles e 531749 per developetl a Pudic W¢NS Maintenance 903 950 5380 ]90 Total Devebpetl Ayes Per tleveloDetl aae 529 31 per Davelopetl sae Pudic Works FaalNes $1 0 Trial Davabped Aaes Per Developed eve 589 26 per devalopetl aae Pbming ft ]49 ]00 5699 ]0 EO Tobl Davebped Ades Per Developed sae Na per developetl eae BpbinB and Saf¢ty' $4 142,290 Per capes 51594 per capta Community Semces $233]520 5233],520 Total Pppubban Per caPaa 51290 pet oplta LiOmrY Services 51 891,680 f1 a91 690 Trial PopubbOn f1 136 ]]0 Tobl PapdaUOn enD Employment Per rapta entl empbyae SS BB per caPlla an0 ¢mpbyee Fire dsMCY Trensler E1 136 ]]0 060 510 483 080 510493 re1e= ~% ~ ~ 6 l F ' Ga9rel GOVenanent , %dmsls ~r dTOla ne2l FuM COSL= Cae imD COS aenera 150%d( CanU 1 The kcal anaMa>s attunes Mat baUUng aM taletY rmU beakmm x1M essodated tee Nob usetl lariat Ne Geneal FWn UpDate e aM mnlvgelwY ~iaavngtlpu are baledm Me EeW rMindolOpY 2 Maryaul U,aeas Source SlanleY R Hoffman Assoaates Inc Qtyd Rancho CUramortga Frscel Year 200394, ADOpled BUdgd SianleY R Hofbnan Pssooates Fscal Analysis, General Plan Update, Cdy d Rendro Cucemorr9e October 2 2000 u Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 24 Etlwanda Creek Annexahon Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 /'_ (-~ City of Rancho Cucamonga C7/ I ~/~ ~p5 TABLE 4-6 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA POLICE COST ESTIMATION' (In Constant 2004 Dollars) 1. POLICE COSTS Total 2003/04 Budget County Admlmstratlve Fee Net Police Costs $15,280,650 menus $374,600 equals $14,906,050 2. PER CAPITA/EMPLOYEE COSTS City Populatlon Estlmate City Employment Estlmate Populatlon plus Employment Per Capita/Per Employee Cost Note 1 Police cost eshmahon is based on the methodology used in the General Plan fiscal analysis Source Stanley R Hoffman AssoGates, Inc City of Rancho Cucamonga, Fiscal Year 2003/04, Adopted Budget Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Fiscal Analysis, General Plan Update, CRy of Rancho Cucamonga, October 2, 2000 146,666 47.205 193,871 $76.89 Et/wanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analys/s Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc 25 Clty of Rancho Cucamonga Mav 3. 2004 ~ i I "~ i/~,/_ TABLE 4.7 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTIMATION OF PUBLIC WORKS COSTS (In Constant 2004 Dollars) 1 ENGINEERING COSTS PER DEVELOPED ACRE Englneenng-Adminlstratlon $332,760 700 825 Englneenng-Construction Management , 186,290 1 Englneenng-Development Management , 492,720 Englneenng-NPDES Program 280 144 Englneenng-Protect Management . 220 170 Englneenng-Traffic Management 920 201 $3 Total Englneenng Costs , , minus Englneenng Fees $1,209,680 50 000 Englneenng Speaal Services Fees 680 259 $1 Englneenng Revenues , , equals Net Engineering Costs $1,942,240 divided by Estlmated Total Developed Acres 12'990 equals Engineering Costs Per Developed Acre $149.52 2 PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE COSTS PER DEVELOPED ACRE Vehicle 8 Equlpment Maintenance $854 740 Lines ~ l Increase In Maintenance Vehlcles 8 Equlpment @ 50% Margina equals Adlusted Malntenance Vehlcles &Equlpment $427,370 plus Malntenance Public Works 3.696.890 260 124 $4 Total Publlc Works Maintenance Costs , , dlv~ded by Estlmated Total Developed Acres 12,990 equals Publlc Works Costs Per Developed Acre $317.49 3 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE COSTS PER DEVELOPED ACRE $1,903,950 Facddles Malntenance times t Marglnal Increase In Facilities Malntenance @ 20°/a equals Adlusted Faalltles Maintenance $380,790 divided by Estlmated Total Developed Acres 12'990 equals Facilities Maintenance Costs per Developed Acre $29 31 Nate 7 Marginal increase assumptions are based on the fscal methodology used (or the General Plan Update Source Stanley R Hoffman Assocates, Inc Gty of Rancho Cucamonga, Fiscal Year 2003/04, Adopted Budget Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Fiscal Analysis, Gene21 Plan Update, Crty oI Rancho Cucamonga, October 2 2000 Stanley R. Hoffman Associates, Inc. 26 Etlwanda CreekClty of RanchosCucamonga May 3, 2004 /t J ,1 l~ 10 (~ Developed acres total 12,990 and net engineering costs are protected at $149 52 per developed acre, as shown in Table 4-7 Public Works Maintenance. Public works services include street maintenance and sweeping, maintenance of parks and trees, city facilities, and storm drams The City public works budget totals $4,124,260 Public works costs are proiected on aper-developed acre basis With an estimated 12,990 developed acres in the City, maintenance costs are projected at $317 49 per developed acre, as shown in Table 4-7 Facilities Maintenance Total faalities maintenance costs in 2003-2004 are $1,903,950 Based on the fiscal methodology used forthe General Plan Update, it is assumed that the proposed project would incur a marginal increase in faalities maintenance costs of 20 percent, or an increase of $380,790 This marginal increase of $380,790 is droided by the total 12,990 estimated developed acres, for projected facilities maintenance costs of $29 31 per developed acre, also shown in Table 4-7. Planning Department Table 4-8 presents the estimation of both the Planning Department costs and the Building and Safety Department costs These costs are protected on aper-developed acre basis Planning. As shown in Table 4-8, Planning Department functions total $1,749,700, according to the budget for fiscal year 2003-2004 Planning fee and special program fee revenues for the same period total $850,000, for estimated net planning costs of $899,700 Using estimated developed acres of 12,990, planning costs are protected at $69 26 per developed acre Building and Safety Table 4-8 also presents the estimation of the Building and Safety Department costs As shown, Building and Safety costs total $4,142,290, according to the 2003-2004 budget Building permit and plan check fee revenues for the same perod total $4,316,200, for estimated surplus of $173,910 The fiscal analysis assumes that building and safety costs breakeven with building permit and plan check fee revenues, thus Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc 27 Etiwanda CreekCAlty of Rancho' Cucamonga Mav 3. 2004 ,. _ . _ n TABLE 4-6 ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTIMATION OF PLANNING AND BUILDING AND SAFETY COSTS (In Constant 2004 Dollars) 1 PLANNING COSTS PER DEVELOPED ACRE $1,749,700 Planning minus Planning Fees $800,000 Planning - Special Services Fee 50.000 Planning Revenues $850,000 equals Net Planning Costs $899,700 divided 6y Estimated Total Developed Acres 12,990 equals Net Planning Costs per Developed Acre $69.26 2. BUILDING AND SAFETY COSTS PER DEVELOPED ACRE $4,142,290 Budding and Safety minus Building Permits $2,676,200 1 640.000 Plan Check Fees $4,316,200 • Bwlding and Safety Revenues equals Net Budding and Safety Costs' X173,910 Note 1 The fiscal anatysis assumes that costs for Budding and Safety for Elrc+anda Creek vnll breakeven vnth assoraated fee revenues Source Stanley R Hoffman Assocates, Inc City of Rancho Cucamonga, Fiscal Year 200304, Adopted Budget Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Fiscal Analysis, General Plan Update, City o/Rancho Cucamonga, October 2 2000 Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 28 Etlwanda CreekClty of Ranchos Cucamonga May 3, 2004 ~J1'~~ l~q balancing building and safety costs in the long term The line item of building and safety . costs is not projected in the fiscal analysis Community Services. As shown in Table 4-5, City Community Services costs are estimated to total $2,337,520 in 2003-2004 On a per capita basis, this cost is projected at $15 94 Libra As shown in Table 4-5, the Rancho Cucamonga library costs are projected at $12 90 per capita, based on a library annual budget of $1,891,680 and population of 146,666 Fire District Transfer. Based on the proposed fiscal year 2003-2004 budget the General Fund is transferring $1,136,770 to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to supplement the District's other funding sources Based on the total population and employment estimate of 193,871, the General Fund transfer cost to the Fire Protection District is projected at $5 86 per capita and employee . General Government Costs. Table 4-9 presents the estimation of general government costs All City costs are categorized as either general government costs or non-general government costs. General Government costs are related to City administration and are generally not associated with direct line department services to City residents or employees Non-general government functions provide direct services, such as animal control, police, or community services As shown in Table 4-9, general government costs are estimated at $10,483,060 Non- generalgovernment costs are estimated to total $34,330,390 The general govemment as apercent ofnon-general government costs is equal to 30 5 percent Due to economies of scale, it is estimated that the marginal increase in general government costs would be one half of this amount, or 15 3 percent The 50 percent marginal increase in general government costs is based on the fiscal methodology for the General Plan Update Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc 29 Ehwanda Creek Annexation Fiscal Analysis May 3, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga ~: T_ I ~ TABLE 4-9 . ETIWANDA CREEK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTIMATION OF GENERAL GOVER NMENT COSTS (In Constant 2004 Dolla rs) 1. GENERAL FU NO EXPENDITURES General Non-General Total Govemment Govemment Non-Departmental General $3,278,500 $3,278,500 Non-Departmental Personnel 218,030 218,030 Cary Council 90,850 90,850 Cary Manager 801,140 801,140 City Clerk 371,430 371,430 Animal Control Services 452,250 452,250 Emergency Preparedness 122,090 122,090 AdminisVative Services-Administration 377,170 377,170 Business Licensing 209,380 209,380 Gry FacANes 1,485,860 1,485,060 604,650 604,650 Finance Geographic Information Systems 304,890 304,890 Management Information Systems 1,938,140 1,938,140 Personnel 291,270 291,270 Purchasing 340,890 340,890 Risk Management 167,220 167,220 Treasury Management 3,640 3.640 Community Development Administration 0 0 Bwltling & Safety 4'142'290 4 142.290 . Engineenng-Administration 332,760 700 825 332,760 825,700 Engineenng-Constmdion Management , Engineenng-Development Management 1,186,290 1,186,290 Engineenng-NPDES 492.720 492'720 Engineenng-Protect Management 144,280 144,280 Engineenng-Traffic Management 220,710 220,710 Facilities Maintenance 1,903,950 1,903,950 Integrated Waste Management 624,310 624,310 1,749,700 1,749,700 Planning 9,570 9,570 Planning Commission 648 130 3 3,648,130 Street and Park Maintenance , , 740 854 854,740 Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance , Community Servces-Administration 2,337,520 2337,520 Park and Recreation Commission 2,730 2,730 Fire Atlmirnstrotion 0 280,650 15 0 15,280,650 Police Administration , Retlevelopment Agency AdmmrstmLOn 0 0 GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND $44,813,450 $10,483,060 $34.330,390 2. CALCULATION OF GENERAL GOVERNMENT COSTS Estimated General Govemment Expenditures $10,483,060 drvrded by Estimated Non-General Govemment F~cpenditures $34,330,390 equals General Govemment as percent of Non-Generof Govemment Costs 30 5 Marginal Increase in General Govemment Costs ~ 50%' 15 3 % Note 1 Mar9lnal increase assumpGOns are based on the fiscal methodology used for the Gene21 Plan Update Source StanleyR Hoffman Associates Inc City of Rancho Cucamonga, Fiscal Year 2003/04 Adopted autlgef Stanley R Hoffman Associates Fiscal Analysis General Plan Update, Pry or Rancho Cucamonga October 2 2000 Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc 30 Etlwanda Creek a ) Cucamonga ncho C ty of R May 3, 2004 !, 1tZ ( (~-! C1 I Contingency Costs. City General Fund contingency costs of 15 percent are applied to protected costs to account for budget and economic uncertainties The contingency cost factor of 15 percent is based on discussion with City Finance Department staff during preparation of the fiscal analysis of the General Plan Update Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Annual recurring fire protection costs are not projected for the Etiwanda Creek project Based on the Plan forthe Provision of Munlclpal Selvlces Annexation No 01-01 to the Cdy of Rancho Cucamonga prepared by the City, the RCFPD currently has adequate funding to provide fire protection within it~unsdictional boundaries • ~J • Stanley R Hoffman Assoaates, Inc 31 Etiwanda CreekCity of Rancho' Cucamonga May 3, 2004 ~-.- i-~'T . APPENDIX A PERSONS AND AGENCIES CONTACTED City of Rancho Cucamonga Larry Henderson, AICP Prinapal Planner 909-477-2700 County of San Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission Kathleen Rollings-McDonald Acting Executive Officer 909-387-5869 County of San Bernardino Auditor Controller's Office 909-386-8831 • Stanley R Hoffman Associates, Inc 32 Etiwanda CreekCity of Rancho/ Cucamonga May 3, 2004 ~ , ,r ~ l/~ City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Protect File No.: Annexation DRC2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, and Etiwanda North Speafic Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 This Mitigation Monitonng Program (MMP) has been prepared for use m implementing the mitigation measures identified m the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed protect This program has been prepared m 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 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 m the adopted Resolution of Approval for the protect A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary This procedure designates who wtll take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom . and when compliance will be reported 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 protect The protect planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP The protect planner 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 A fee covenng all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City m performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant 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 w01 be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported All monitonng and reporting documentation will be kept in the protect file with the department having the onginal authonty for processing the protect Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address . City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 /_' .11 T l l ~.Y MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM DRC2003-01164, DRC2003-01162, DRC2003-001163 Page 2 Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed, as determined by the protect planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the protect planner The protect planner 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 All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring wdl be signed off as completed by the protect planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form Unantiapated arcumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures The protect planner is responsible for approving any such refinements oradditions An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the protect planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel 7 The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occumng after written notification has been issued The pro/ect planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occumng The protect planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented Any conditions (mitigation) that requre monitoring after pro/ect completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division The 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 In those instances requiring long-term protect monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the protect 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 Community Development Director or City Planner prior to the issuance of bwlding permits -if~i~ ll5 MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III) Project File No.: DRC2003-01164, DRC2003-01162 AND DRC2003-01163 Applicant: Citv of Rancho Cucamonga Initial Study Prepared by: Steve Walker, LSA Associates Inc. Date: March 3. 2004 -~ .. • . Air Quality ',R,.... , - ~ ~,,. ~. °~ h~ amF'~' E4..V Y M1ro.~1M ~ti'.a The following mitigation measures shall be implemented during all future development to reduce impacts to less- than-significant levels All construction equipment shall be maintained in BO C Review of Plans A 4 good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers'speafications Maintenance records shall be available at the construction sde for Cdy venfication Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the CP B Review of Plans C 2 developer shall submit construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and protected egwpment use Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed BO C Review of Plans A 4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113 Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance BO D Review of Plans A 3 standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108 All construction egwpment shall comply with BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions 1 of~ . ,~I, .. .. ... ~. -• .. .h ground cover on the construction site eeding and watering ply gravel to any on-sde haul roads ading to prevent the susceptibility of as to erosion over extended periods of actroities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adtacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i e , wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other swtable means The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO C Review of Plans A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 RW QCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions The construction contractor shall utilize electric or BOICP C Review of Plans A 4 clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible The construction contractor shall ensure that CP B Review of Plans C 2 construction grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use 2of7 .. .. All residential structures shall be required to CP D Review of Plans A/C 3 incorporate high efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters All residential structures shall be required to CP D Review of Plans A/C 3 incorporate thermal pane windows and weather- stripping Biological Resources ~ ~ - ~~ - - " .~ ; . ; The following mitigaton measures shall be implemented with any future proposal for development Each future prolect proponent shall prepare a CP AIB Review of Plans D 2 Biological Resources Habitat Assessment for the area of the proposed prolect site Focused protocol surveys for federally listed endangeredlthreatened species, such as the San Bernardino kangaroo rat andlor the California gnatcatcher, may be warranted based on the results of the Biological Resources Habitat Assessment Results of the surveys wtll be evaluated with each speafic proposal for development Each future prolect proponent shall acquire and CP AIB Review of Plans C 2 convey to the County of San Bernardino County ' Special Districts land within OS-1 and the North Etiwanda Open Space and Habitat Preservation Program that supports RAFSS habitat Land shall be acgwred at a ration of 1-acre for each acre of RAFSS disturbed by the proposed prolect Cultural Resources ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~~'."" 4" ~ " l The following mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future proposal for development If any prehistoric archaeological resources are CP C Dunng A 4 encountered during grading, the developer will be Construction retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will ,~, 3 of~ :C" _~ ~_ -. ~. • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sties from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point • Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse protect effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines • Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the protect area Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information for permanent archiving A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a CP B Review of Report D/A 4 preconstruction field survey of the protect site The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i e , paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities 4 of 7 • .. . .. • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Transfer collected speamens with a copy of the report to the San Bernardino County Museum Geology and Sods In accordance with the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fauit CE A/B Review of Plans D 2 Zone Act, any future development of the portion of the site that is within the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp segment of the Red Hill fault zone must be accompanied with a Geotechnical analysis to determine site-specific mitigation measures The following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future residential development applications to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels The site shall be treated wdh water or other soil- BOICP C Review of Plans A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAOMD Rule 403 Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions assoaated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BOICP C Review of Plans A 4 speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site dunng such episodes 5of7~ .•-> s ~J . . . ... . . ... .. . . .... .. . ... .. . Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and BO C Review of Plans A 4 RWOCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions Hazards and Waste Materials - _- - ;,~ ,-, = , •~ , ~~~,~s ~,-~" ~ .; "`, , ,.. The annexation area is located m the "Hazardous Fire CPICE A Review of Plans AIC 2 Area" based on proximity to or exposure to urban- wildland intertace Mitigation measures will be regwred in order to mitigate future development proposals Any future residential structures shall be constructed in accordance with the standards contained in the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay District Area FR- 1 and FR-2, and all applicable regwrements of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Applications for future residential development shall CP/CE AIB Review of Plans D 2 include a Fuel Modification Plan, which has been reviewed and approved by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The plan shall be prepared by an individual or firm qualified and experienced in wildlife hazard mitigation planning Noise - ~ - - Thefollowing mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future construction projects Construction or grading shall not take place between CP C Review of Plans A 4 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 6 of 7 Miti .. .. ... •. -. ~. Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed CP C the standards specified in Development Code Review of Plans A q Section 17 02 120-D, as measured at the property line The developer shall here 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 Planning Division Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning Division within 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division 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 h ll t t s a no ake place between the CP C R hours of 8 00 p m and 6 30 a m on weekdays, eview of Plans A q including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 dally 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 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 - Pnor To Construction B -Other Agency Permd /Approval 2 - W dhhold Grading or Budding Permit CE - Cdy Engineer or designee C -Throughout Constmction C -Plan Check 3 - Wdhhold Certificate of Occupancy BO -Building Official or designee D - On Completion D -Separate Submittal (Reports (Studies /Plans) 4 -Stop Work Order PO -Police Captain or designee E -Operating 5 -Retain Deposd or Bands FC -Fire Chief or designee 6 -Revoke CUP 7 -Citation S 7 of~ . . RESOLUTION NO 04-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVALOF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01162, TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW RESIDENTIAL (2~ DWELLING UNITS PERACRE) FOR APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES OF LAND, AND FROM VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL ( 1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO CONSERVATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 ACRES OF LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE BETWEEN EAST AVENUE AND WARDMAN .BULLOCK ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 0225-084-08 (PORTION) AND 09 AND 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, AND 13 A Recitals 1 The Gty of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, as described in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application " 2 On the 26th day of May 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho . Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public heanng on the application and conGuded said heanng on that date 3 All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred 4 The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the assoaated Initial Study and Negative DeGarat~on prepared for said protect B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Para A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public heanng on May 26, 2004, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows a The application applies to approximately 125 acres of the 300-acre site, basically a rectangular configuration, located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road, and is presently vacant, undeveloped, land Said property is currently designated as Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre), and b The property to the north of the subtect site is designated Very Low Residential • (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Flood Control/Utility Comdor and is comprised of vacant land, flood control, and utility corridors, and is the proposed site of Tentative Tract Map 16324 also referred to the Henderson Creek property The property to the south is designated ConservatioNFlood Control, Mixed Use, and Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and includes Etiwanda Creek, ~, ~-~ la 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 0467 GPA DRC2003-01162 - ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION • May 26, 2004 Page 2 Fire Station No 176, and vacant land The property to the east is designated Very Low Residential ( 1-2 dwelling units per acre) and includes Shendan Estates and Brentwood Estates The propertyto the west is vacant and is designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and is the proposed site of Tentative Tract Map 16072, also referred to the Richland Pinehurst property, and c This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan, and will provide for future development within the distnct in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development, and This amendment promotes the goals and obtectives of the land use element, and e This amendment would not be matenally intunous or detnmental to the adtacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties 3 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above-referenced public heanng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth m paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows a The subfect property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed distnct in • terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area, and b The proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties, and c The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan 4 The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the associated Initial Study and Negative Declaration prepared for said protect This Commission hereby recommends that the City Council make the following findings a The conclusions set forth in the Initial Study are supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record b The Initial Study has identified all significant physical environmental impacts of the protect and there are no known potentially significant physically environmental impacts not addressed in the Initial Study c The significant physical impacts identified in the Initial Study, as a result of the protect have been mitigated, avoided, or reduced to an acceptable level by the imposition of mitigation measures on the protect These mitigation measures are attached hereto as part of the Mitigation Monitonng Program and are incorporated herein by this reference d The Initial Study identified significant physical impacts forthe following areas short- term air quality as related to future development, biological resources as related to future . development and loss of habitat, cultural resources as related to future development, geology and soils related to future development and portions of the site occumng within the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp segment of the Red Hill fault zone, Hazards and Waste Matenals related to future development as the site is located within a hazardous fire area, and short-term noise related to PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-67 GPA DRC2003-01162 - ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION • May 26, 2004 Page 3 future development Mitigation measures are incorporated into the protect to reduce impacts to less than significant levels 5 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162 as shown on attached Exhibit 1 6 The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY Rich Macias, Chaimtan ATTEST I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Plamm~g Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day May 2004, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS Brad Buller, Secretary ~N,~~aS ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION DRC2003-01162 (GPA) DRC2003-01163 (ENSPA) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION . ® PROPOSED GP CONSERVATION ~ PROPOSED GP LOW (2-4) EXHIBIT 1 ,~ y.~v 800 0 800 1600 Feet • City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.' Annexation DRC2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration fortheabove-listed protect 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 protect 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 wdl be reported 3 The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible gwdelines 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 protect The protect planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP The protect planner 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 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 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 protect file with the department having the original authority for processing the protect Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address • City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM DRC2003-01164, DRC2003-01162, DRC2003-001163 Page 2 Appropnate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed, as determined by the protect planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner 4 The protect planner 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 venfied for compliance, no further action is required for the speafic phase of development 5 All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue regwnng no further momtonng will be signed off as completed by the protect planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form Unanticipated arcumstances may arse regwnng the refinement or addition of mitigation measures The project planner is responsible forapproving any such refinements or additions An MMP Reporting Form wtll be completed by the protect planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropnate design, construction, or operational personnel 7 The protect planner or responsible City department has the authonty to stop the work of construction wntractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occumng after wntten notification has been issued The protect planner or responsible City department also has the authonty to hold certificates of occupanaes if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occumng The protect planner or responsible City department has the authonty to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented Any conditions (mitigation) that require momtonng after protect completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division The Division shall regwre 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 penod of time In those instances requinng long-term protect monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for momtonng the mitigation activities at the protect site and reporting the momtonng results to the City Said plan shall identify the reporter as an indroidual 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 Community Development Director or City Planner prior to the issuance of bwlding permits C-s N ~ /~S ~~ MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART 111) Project Flle No.: DRC2003-01164, DRC2003-01162 AND DRC2003-01163 Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga Initial Study Prepared by: Steve Walker, LSA Associates Inc Date: March 3, 2004 ~T ;LF- ~ 1 -• .. Air Quality ""tl"` ~, p, The following mitigation measures shall be implemented during all future development to reduce impacts to less- than-significant levels All construction equipment shall be maintained in BO C Review of Plans A 4 good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions The contractor shall ensure that all construction egwpment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers'specifications Maintenance records shall be available at the construction sde for City venfication Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the CP B Review of Plans C 2 developer shall submit construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected egwpment use Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Av Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed BO C Review of Plans A 4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113 Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance BO D Review of Plans A 3 standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108 All construction egwpment shall comply with BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions 1 of 7 .. . ~ .. . . ... -. -, .. • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods i Dispose of surplus excavated material m accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i e , wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO C Review of Plans A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions The construction contractor shall utilize electric or BO/CP C Revew of Plans A 4 clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible The construction contractor shall ensure that CP B Review of Plans C 2 construction grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off egwpment when not in use 2 of `~ . 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All residential structures shall be required to CP D Review of Plans A/C 3 incorporate high efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters All residential structures shall be required to CP D Review of Plans AIC 3 incorporate thermal pane windows and weather- stnpping Biological Resources ~ ' ". ~ ._ ~ , "'q.~'t~~;`~~~~ ~i _ , ;~~a~~; psi ~~t ~ , a ~ _ The following mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future proposal for development Each future protect proponent shall prepare a CP A/B Review of Plans D 2 Biological Resources Habitat Assessment for the area of the proposed protect site Focused protocol surveys for federally listed endangered/threatened species, such as the San Bernardino kangaroo rat and/or the California gnatcatcher, may be warranted based on the results of the Biological Resources Habitat Assessment Results of the surveys wdl be evaluated with each specific proposal for development Each future protect proponent shall acquire and CP AIB Review of Plans C 2 convey to the County of San Bernardino County Speaal Districts land within OS-1 and the North Etiwanda Open Space and Habitat Preservation Program that supports RAFSS habitat Land shall be acgwred at a ration of 1-acre for each acre of RAFSS disturbed by the proposed protect Cultural Resources - - The following mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future proposal for development If any prehistoric archaeological resources are CP C During A 4 encountered during grading, the developer will be Construction retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will 3 of 7 • -. . .. ignated ification ~blish rts require ~~ ~ .., r..~ a„~" ~, a, ~i iacvwyicdi saes whin new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point • Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse protect effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA gwdehnes • Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the protect area Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information for permanent archiving A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a CP B Review of Report DIA 4 preconstruction field survey of the protect site The paleontologist shall subm it a report of findings that will also provide speafic recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i e , paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and egwpped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities 4 of ~ ~ i w ... . . . ... .. . ... . .... .. . . .. . • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Transfer collected speamens with a copy of the report to the San Bernardino County Museum Geology and Soils - _ - In accordance with the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault CE AIB Review of Plans D 2 Zone Act, any future development of the portion of the site that is within the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp segment of the Red Hill fault zone must be accompanied with a Geotechnical analysis to determine site-specific mitigation measures The following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future residential development applications to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWOCB) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of sod off- site Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BOICP C Review of Plans A 4 speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes 5of7 Mia:n~a:.... nn.. .. u_ ~ ~~_.____. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and BO C Review of Plans A 4 RWOCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions Hazards and WasteMatenals -t_ri,~f,,.~,Y~." ~`~' _. ~r•„y. The annexation area is located in the "Hazardous Fire " CPICE A Review of Plans A/C Area based on proximity to or exposure to urban- z wildland interface Mitigation measures will be required in order to mitigate future development proposals Any future residential structures shall be constructed in accordance with the standards contained in the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay District Area FR- 1 and FR-2, and all applicable requirements of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Applications for future residential development shall CP/CE AIB Review of Plans D 2 include a Fuel Modification Plan, which has been reviewed and approved by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The plan shall be prepared by an individual or firm qualified and experienced in wildlife hazard mitigation planning Noise ~ _ - ti' r''~ .,';.~. ,•"<y~~ ;°}~^"'~~1~~;~ ' '~~" "`4,~ r , i ° ~ t~'~`~~`y; ~ ~ - ^ ,_ , ~~, i _ , ., _ { The following mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future construction projects Construction or grading shall not take place between CP C Review of Plans A ~ 4 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 s 6°fs • _~ V' -. .. Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed CP C Revtew of Plans A 4 the standards specified in Development Code Section 17 02 120-D, as measured at the property Ilne The 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 Planning Division Said consultant shall report theirfindings to the Planning Droision wdhin 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division 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 CP C Review of Plans A 4 hours of S 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 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 -Cdy Planner or designee B - Pnor To Construction B -Other Agency Perms I Approval 2 -Withhold Gradm9 or Building Permit CE -Cdy Engineer or designee C -Throughout Construction C -Plan Check 3 -Withhold Certficate 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 - Fve Chief or designee 6 -Revoke CUP 7 -Citation 7of7 . RESOLUTION NO 04-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LAND DESIGNATION FROM VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW RESIDENTIAL (2~3 DWELLING UNITS PERACRE) FORAPPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES AND FROM VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO FLOOD CONTROURESOURCE CONSERVATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 ACRES OF LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE BETWEEN EAST AVENUE AND WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 0225-084-OS (PORTION) AND 09 AND 0226-081-05, 06, 07, O8, 11, 12 ,AND 13 A Recitals 1 The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application DRC2003-01163, to amend the zoning designation of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan as descnbed m the title of this Resolution Hereinafter m this Resolution, the subject Amendment is referred to as "the application " 2 On the 26th day of May 2004, the Planning Commission of the Gty of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public heanng on the application and concluded said heanng on that date 3 All legal prerequisites pnor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred 4 The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the associated Initial Study and Negative Declaration prepared for said protect B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above-referenced public heanng on May 26, 2004, including wntten and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows a The application applies to property currently located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga Sphere of Influence The application applies to approximately 125 acres of land, basically a rectangular configuration, generally located north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road, and is presently vacant, undeveloped, land Said property is currently designated as Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre), and • b The property to the north of the subtect site is designated Very Low Residential (1- 2dwelling units per acre) and Flood Control/Utility Comdor and is comprised of vacant land, flood control, and utility comdors, and is the proposed site of Tentative Tract Map 16324, also referred to as the Henderson Creek property The property to the south is designated Conservation/Flood PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-68 ENSPA DRC2003-01163 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 26, 2004 Page 2 Control, Mixed Use, and Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and includes Etiwanda Creek, Fire Station No 176, and vacant land The property to the east is designated Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and includes Shendan Estates and Brentwood Estates The property to the west is vacant and is designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and is the proposed site of Tentative Tract Map 16072, also referred to as the Richland Pinehurst property, and c This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Polices of the General Plan, and Hall provide a change in land use designation within the distnct in a manner consistent with the General Plan, and This amendment does promote the goals and obtectnres of the Land Use Element, and e This amendment would not be matenally inlunous or detnmental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties 3 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above-referenced public heanng and upon the specfic findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows a The subtect property is swtable for the uses permitted in the proposed distnct in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area, and b The proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties, and c The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan and the Etiwanda North Specfic Plan 4 The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the assocated Initial Study and Negative Declaration prepared for said project This Commission hereby recommends that the City Councl make the following findings a The conclusions set forth in the Initial Study are supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record b The Initial Study has identified all significant physical environmental impacts of the protect and there are no known potentially significant physical environmental impacts not addressed in the Initial Study c The significant physical impacts identified in the Initial Study, as a result of the protect have been mitigated, avoided, or reduced to an acceptable level by the imposition of mitigation measures on the protect These mitigation measures are attached hereto as part of the Mitigation Monitonng Program and are incorporated herein by this reference d The Initial Study identified significant physical impacts forthe follovng areas short- term air quality as related to future development, biological resources as related to future development and loss of habitat, cultural resources as related to future development, geology and sods related to future development and portions of the site occumng within the Etiwanda Avenue i PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 0468 ENSPA DRC2003-01163 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA . May 26, 2004 Page 3 Scarp segment of the Red Hdl Fault Zone, Hazards and Waste Matenals related to future development as the site is located within a hazardous fire area, and short-term noise related to future development Mitigation measures are incorporated into the project to reduce impacts to less than significant levels 5 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 to establish a Low Residential Distnct and Flood ControllResource ConservaUOn at the site descnbed in this Resolution and as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto 6 The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY Rich Macias, Chairman ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day May 2004, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS ~INI~ I3~ ETIWANDA CREEK ANNEXATION DRC2003-01162 (GPA) DRC2003-01163 (ENSPA) RC 41 39 AC Y~000~f~ ?j~0@408 X2598409 L 48.76 AC Wtlson Avenue 2tt60$tt3 RC 149 76 AC 21008109 Y26087f4 2200809 21008107 2160019 .11999AAS 21808d0~ L 39.13 AC 226081 t0 ENSP AMENDMENT Q ETIWANDACREEKANNEXATION Q PROPOSED LOW (2-4) Q PROPOSED RESOURCE CONSERVATION VERY LOW <2 EXHIBIT 1 ~_)3~ City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Protect File No.. Annexation DRC2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, and Etiwanda North Speafic Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 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 protect This program has been prepared m 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- 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 protect 2 A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary This procedure designates who wdl take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance wdl be reported 3 The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible gwdelines 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 protect The protect planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP The protect planner 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 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 A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Momtonng Checklist, attached hereto This procedure designates who will take action, what action wdl be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance wdl be reported All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the protect file with the department having the original authority for processing the protect Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 ~I~,z ~`IO MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM DRC2003-01164, DRC2003-01162, DRC2003-001163 Page 2 3 Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed, as determined by the protect planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the protect planner 4 The protect planner 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 speafic phase of development 5 All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring wdl be signed off as completed by the protect planner 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 protect planner is responsible forapproving any such refinements or additions An MMP Reporting Form wdl be completed by the protect planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel • 7 The protect planner 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 The protect planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupanaes if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring The protect planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigaton measures are implemented Any conditions (mitigation) that regwre momtonng after protect completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division The 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 regwred period of time 9 In those instances requring long-term protect monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for momtonng the mitigation activities at the protect 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 Community Development Director or City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits C~ ~1T~ ~~~ MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III) Project File No.: DRC2003-01164. DRC2003-01162 AND DRC2003-01163 Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga Initial Study Prepared by: Steve Walker, LSA Associates Inc Date: March 3. 2004 4" ..._ 1_ ~. .. ... •. .. AVQUellty - ~ ~..<rrka,~;,~tw.~~'~7aa'"9:*~svc'~^~,. - :~~ .., °.r~~m~~,-~;r=,nFa.a,wr~,,,~, The following mitigation measures shall be implemented during all future development to reduce impacts to less- than-significant levels All construction egwpment shall be maintained in BO C Review of Plans A 4 good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions The contractor shall ensure that all construction egwpment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers'speafications Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for Cdy venficahon Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the CP B Review of Plans C 2 developer shall submit construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and protected equipment use Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction egwpment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the protect Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed BO C Review of Plans A 4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113 Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance BO D Review of Plans A 3 standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108 All construction egwpment shall comply with BOICP C Review of Plans A 4 SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions 1 of 7 • ~. ., . • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carved over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction • Suspend grading operations durng high words (i e , wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other swtable means The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO C Review of Plans A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions The construction contractor shall utilize electric or BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 clean alternative fuel-powered equpment where feasible The construction contractor shall ensure that CP B Revew of Plans C 2 construction grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use 2 of ~J i • S .. .. -. ~ ~ .. . . .. All residential structures shall be required to CP D Review of Plans A/C 3 incorporate high efficiencyllow polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters All residential structures shall be required to CP D Review of Plans A/C 3 incorporate thermal pane windows and weather- stripping Biological Resources - _ V - _,~ -. ', , . r ~ - Thefollowing mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future proposal for development Each future protect proponent shall prepare a Biological Resources Habitat Assessment for the CP AIB Review of Plans D Z area of the proposed protect site Focused protocol surveys for federally listed endangeredlthreatened species, such as the San Bernardino kangaroo rat and/or the California gnatcatcher, may be warranted based on the results of the Biological Resources Habitat Assessment Results of the surveys will be evaluated with each specific proposal for development Each future protect proponent shall acgwre and CP AIB Review of Plans C 2 convey to the County of San Bernardino County Special Districts land within OS-1 and the North Etiwanda Open Space and Habitat Preservation Program that supports RAFSS habitat Land shall be acgwred at a ration of 1-acre for each acre of RAFSS disturbed by the proposed protect Cultural Resources -~ ' The following mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future proposal for development If any prehistoric archaeological resources are CP C During A 4 encountered during grading, the developer will be Construction retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study With the assistance of the archeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will 3of7 • .. . .. • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value • Consider establishing provisions to requve incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their speaal qualities as a theme or focal point • Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse prolect effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA gwdelines • Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the prolect area Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information far permanent archiving A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a CP B Review of Report DIA 4 preconstruction field survey of the prolect site The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings thatwill also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i e , paleontological monitoring) that maybe appropriate W here mitigaton monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities 4 of~ ~f" _~ i -~ u -. .. , • Shouid fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Transfer collected speamens with a copy of the report to the San Bernardino County Museum Geology and Sods ~ ,„.f~f~y44:;~r~dgr• ,r ~'~`• f ~ ab~¢}~ ~,qq~~ww+yar,~, . - . { ~v. tnL' ~ . ~~}'ViYa ~v +~il ,~ ~ u ~ ' 'XEiPS `f ~d In accordance with the Algwst-Priolo Earthquake Fault CE PJB Review of Plans D 2 Zone Act, any future development of the portion of the site that is within the Etiwanda Avenue Scarp segment of the Red Hill fault zone must be accompanied with a Geotechnical analysis to determine site-speafic mdigation measures The following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future residential development applications to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BOICP C Review of Plans A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM,p emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BOICP C Review of Plans A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO/CP C Review of Plans A 4 speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes 5of7 1 Milin~li.... nn,........__ u_ i .__._-__.._ _ .. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and BO C Review of Plans A 4 RW QCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions Hazards and Waste Materials ;', ;~~,.: ~a~~~ g~~x• v.. :LY:rF`.y.:,v dpi ~~i4 N ~W k ' ~~ ~` ~ .w,. ~s.~j'+'~'9v~%.7. 4'>~' 'i a. ' r -3` a -. - The annexation area is located in the "Hazardous Fire " CPICE A ! . ~ .v , C d Review of Plans v ~ s ~ M ~ 4 {v, A/C , Area based on proximity to or exposure to urban- 2 wildland interface Mitigation measures will be regwred in order to mitigate future development proposals Any future residential structures shall be constructed in accordance with the standards contained in the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay District Area FR- 1 and FR-2, and all applicable requirements of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District - Applications for future residential development shall CP/CE AIB Review of Plans D 2 include a Fuel Modification Plan, which has been reviewed and approved by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District The plan shall be prepared by an mdiwdual or firm qualified and experienced in wddhfe hazard mitigation planning Noise - .~- ., yam, ~3T~~ ~„», y~~g,~" . ~{~~r ,_, . - ~ The following mitigation measures shall be implemented with any future construction protects Construction or grading shall not take place between CP C Review of Plans A 4 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 . 6 of . • .. .. . .. .. Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed CP C Review of Plans A q the standards specified in Development Code Section 17 02 120-D, as measured at the property line The 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 Planning Division Said consultant shall report theirfindings to the Planning Division within 24 hours, however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Division 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 CP C Review of Plans A 4 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 -C. Key to Checklist Abbreviations Responsible~Person - - Monitoring Frequency" -+.~ ; , MethodrofyVerificatioAn~;~F ,^-.~~~; ~ •, ~ ~- •Sanctions"`~ ~..' CDD -Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map CP - Cdy Planner or designee B - Pnor To D0n5WGU0n B -Other Agency Permd I Approval 2 - Wdhhold Grading or Bwldmg Permd CE -City Engineer or designee C -Throughout ConsWCtion C -Plan Check 3 -Withhold Certficate of Occupancy BO -Building Official or designee D - On Completion D -Separate Submittal (Reports /Studies /Plans) 4 -Stop Work Order PO -Police Captain or designee E - Opereting 5 -Retain Depositor Bonds FC -Fire Chief or designee 6 -Revoke CUP 7 - Citation 7 of 7 SPENCERE COVERT' JOHN E HAYASHIDA HENRVR KRAFT JONATHAN) MOTT MICHAELYM TOt DOUGLASN YEOMAN" CYNTHIAA YOUNT STEVEN MONTANEZ NANCY FINCH-HEUERMAN BARBARA) GINSBERG VIVIAN E BILLUPS DIGNA OLMOS PARKER & COVERT Lt.r A LIMITED LIABILITY LA W PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS ATTORNEYS AT LAW 17862 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET SUITE 204 • EAST BUILDING TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92780-2164 May 12, 2004 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Attention Larry Henderson Principal Planner CLAYTONR PARKER REFRIED TELEPHONE (714)573-0900 TELECOPIER (710)573-0998 xTVW parkercovert coin "A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION REF OUR FR.E ET-40 W nhr'r E-Ma0 I mottpparkercavM<om CITY +7~ ~~~~; i'i ' - ~/~Y F c, ~00~ f3~r" ;,~(,~~C Re Annexation DRC 2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC 2003-01162, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC 2003-01163 (City of Rancho Cucamonga) Dear Mr. Henderson• The Etiwanda School Distract has requested this firm to respond on rts behalf to the Caty's notices of Apri121, 2004 (notice of intent to adopt negative declaration) and Apri126, 2004 (notice of public hearing) on the above project. The Initial Study for the project (pp 25-26) contends that there will be "no impact" on schools as a result of the proposed project 'The Initial Study notes that the rezoning will result m a net increase of approximately 50 dwelling units within the project area to a total of 218 dwelling units Applying the District's current student generation factor of 0 6218 per single family detached home results in an additional 135 students from this project alone The Initial Study proposes mitigation m the form of payment of the District's school impact fees, and finds that, with that mitigation, impacts will not be significant However the Initial Study fails to consider the cumulative impact on schools of this project as well as planned and foreseeable other residential projects in the same general area of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan For example, at p. 1 of the Initial Study it is briefly noted that "The City is m the process of preparing four separate annexations totaling 800 acres, including ~? 1 \NP\ET<0 FinanccLLTR Henderson llm DSOAD4 wpd PARKER & COVERT ~~r Larry Henderson May 4, 2004 Page 2 - Tentative Tract 16072/Richland- annexation of approximately 160 acres - Tentative Tract 14749/Tracy- annexation of approximately 240 acres - Tentative Tract 16324/Henderson Creek- annexation of approximately 100 acres - City mit~ated annexation of approximately 300 acres" The review of each of these annexations separately by the City (Initial Study, p. 2) without regazd to the others overlooks the cumulative impact of these and other protects going into an area (the area north of Wilson Avenue and west of Wazdman Bullock Road) that previously has had essentially no residential development and no impact on the need for schools. For example, the District is aware that 123 homes are planned in the Henderson Creek project alone. Applying the District's current student generation factor of 0.6214, that project will generate about 76 more K-8 students The District believes that the addition of the Tracy (TTM14749), Richland (TTM 16072), Henderson Creek (TTM 16324) and Etiwanda Creek projects together will add approximately 600 more students resulting m an estimated total enrollment increase sufficient to create an attendance boundary for a new elementary school A lead agency must discuss a cumulative impact ~f the project's incremental effect combined with the effects of other protects is "cumulatively considerable." (14 California Code of Regulations section 15130(a)) This determination ~s based on an assessment of the project's incremental effects "viewed m connection with the effects of past protects, the effects of other current protects, and the effects of probable future protects " (14 California Code of Regulations section 15065(c).) The requirement to evaluate significant cumulative impacts was adopted to reflect case law requ~rmg such an analysis (Whitman v. Board of Supervisors (1979) 88 Ca1.App 3d 397, I51 Cal.Rptr 866) Public Resources Code section 21083(b)(2) specifies that the CEQA Gu~delmes must include cri*.ena requiring nubhc agencies to find that a project may have a significant effect on the environment if its posstble effects "are mdrndually limited but cumulatively considerable " The purpose of the cumulative impacts analysis is to avoid considertng protects m a vacuum, because failure to consider cumulative harm may risk environmental disaster (Whitman v Board of Supervisors (1979) 88 Cal App.3d 397, 408, 151 Cal Rptr 866 (citing Natural Resources Defense Council. Inc. v Callaway (2d Cir 1975) 524 F.2d 79) Without this analysis, piecemeal approval of several protects with related impacts could lead to severe environmental harm (San Joaquin Raptor/Wildlife Rescue Ctr v County of Stanislaus (1994) 27 Cal.App 4th 713, 720, 32 Cal Rptr 2d 704, Las Virg_enes Homeowners Federation v County of Los Angeles (1986) 177 Ca].App 3d 300, 306, 223 Cal Rptr. 18.) The cumulative impacts analysis must assess the cumulative impacts of otherprojects or activities that produce similar impacts m the relevant geographical area (Kings County Farm Bureau v C,ri of Hanford (1990) 221 Cal App 3d 692, 721, 270 Ca].Rptr 650.) An adequate i \WP\ETW0.FnunceLLTR HnMersonym OSW Oa wpd PARKER & COVERT -.t,P Larry Henderson May 4, 2004 Page 3 analysis of cumulative impacts is particularly important when another related project might significantly worsen the project's adverse environmental impacts (Friends of the Eel River v. Sonoma County Water Agency (2003) 108 Ca1.App.4th 859, 134 Ca1.Rptr 2d 322.) The requirement of a cumulative impacts analysis of a project's regional impacts has been described as a "vital provision" of CEQA. (Bozung v LAFCO (1975) 13 Ca1.3d 263, 283, 118 Cal Rptr. 249 ) Cumulative impacts may result from individually minor but collectively significant projects taking place over a period of time (14 California Code of Regulations section 15355(b) ) At a minimum, a cumulative impact analysis should be conducted to determine the likely total number of new residential units that will be permitted as a result of all of the annexations and related approvals, including any additional foreseeable projects not currently at the annexation stage, the total number of students that will be added to the Distnct's schools, and the impact on the capacity of the District's existing schools of adding that number of students Based on such cumulative impact analysis the City should then determine if a negative declaration is still appropriate or if it should prepare a mitigated negative declaration with appropriate mitigation or an environmental impact report. The District is concerned that school impact fees alone will be inadequate to mitigate the impact on the District's facilities from the future residential development of this area which currently has no schools available. The Distnct believes that a school site should be reserved now such that rt is available for future acquisition before the area is built out with residential development. The District's proposed East Banyan elementary school site is located adjacent to San Bernardino County Flood Control land and a current earthen flood control channel Other land to the north of the site is being traded beriveen County Flood Controi and the City of Rancho Cucamonga in order to create a continuous strip of Flood Control land adJacent to the channel When the negative declaration and all other investigation of the site is complete, rt could possibly be deemed an environmentally sensitive area or an azea needed by County Flood control for construction of the concrete channel The District's Eriwanda Colony elementary school site, currently under construction, will have an estimated enrollment in September 2004 of 685. Growth in the attendance area will create an estimated enrollment of 950 by June 2006 and enrollment will continue to grow with the addition of the homes proposed in the Etiwanda Creek area. The site is designed to accommodate four more classrooms or approximately 120 more students if necessary However, an elementary school of greater than 900 is not desirable With respect to elementary schools, Etiwanda Colony, at maximum capacity, would be a very large school, but if the attendance area were divided and another elementary school 1 \WP\ETaO FmenceU.TR HnMersonym OSOa04 wpd PARKER & COVERT ~t,r Larry Henderson May 4, 2004 Page 4 built, rt could result m two medium-sized schools. A problem arses when we look at the intermediate school capacities for grades 6, 7, and 8 The number of those students generated from these protects would cause the permanent capacity of Summit Intermediate (1422) to be exceeded by approximately 100 students and could result in the need to retain sixth grade students at the elementary schools. An intermediate school enrollment m excess of 1300 is not desirable The Etiwanda School District is therefore requesting that an elementary school site of approximately 14 acres be reserved by the City m the planning process at this time for future acquisition by the District for school purposes wrthm the area of or adtacent to the Etiwanda Creek and Henderson Creek protects north of Wilson Avenue and west of Wardman Bullock Road. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Douglas M. Claflin or the undersigned. Very truly yours, i/Z"""~ nathan J Mott JJM/pg cc• Mr Douglas M. Claflin Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Etiwanda School District I \NP\E1~40 FirenceV.lR Hmdersan llm OSOJOa wpd Errata Sheet Section 13 c) m the Inmal Study shall contain the addmonal double underlined wording stated below and shall read as follows• 13 c) The annexation area is within [he EUwanda School Dtstnct and the Chaffey Joint Union Htgh School Dtstnct Both school dtstncts will be notified at the time of any anticipated development The proposed General Plan Amendment and Ettwanda North Specific Plan Amendment will modify approximately 80 acres from Very Low Restdenhal (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Restdenhal (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), and 45 acres for Very Low Restdenhal to Conservahon/Flood Control. The amendment would result m decreasing the residentially zoned land area by 45 acres, however, tt would also increase the number of anticipated restdenhal dwelling units by approximately 50 units, which would to tum increase the local population by approxtmately 160 persons. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay School Impact Fees Wtth this standard mitigation, impacts to the School Dtstncts are not considered significant School dtstncts are placed into a specific "level" based on school impact fee amounts that are imposed on the development California Government Code (& 65995fb11 established the base amount of allowable developer fees at $1 93 per square foot for restdenhal construction and $0 31 per square foot for commercial These "Level 1" fees are subtect to inflation adtustment every two years In certain circumstances, for restdenhal construction. school dtstncts can impose fees that are hteher than Level 1 fees School dtstncts can tmpose these "Level 2 fees" which are equal to 50 percent of land and consttuchon costs tf they (il prepare and adopt a school facilities needs analysts htl are detetmmed by the State Allocation Boazd to be ehetble to tmpose _L_ e_ vel 2 fees and (utl meet at least two of the followme four conditions: t least 30 percent of the dtstnct's students are on a trtulhtrack year-round schedule Th .t r r t, t ~ the t,annr w,rh,n the previous four vearc a local school bond [hat ~eePtved at lead SO cercent of the votes cast. The distnct has passed bonds equal to 11 15 percent of its bondme capacity pnor to November d t U91i nr 71 'i0 nerr?nr of ,ts bondm capacity after November 4. 1998. o • At least 20 percent of the dtctnct'c teachme stations are relocatable classrooms f t f ~~ al de,~~lnnmPnt anri ~~ no cer souare foot fo r reside ntial de velopment dditionally ESD reamres the payment of an additional $~ 408 03 per restde nhal dw elhne pnt[_ These fees are current as of Mav 1_3._2004 (personal coinrnumcation with Phvlhs Maxwe ll Mav 25. 2004) Per r.,i.c.,~.,.~ rn.,ommPnr r,,~ao rs F5oo5rhn "The payment nr s ar,sfach on of a fee. charee. ~~ The develonme~r of the oro,ect sue will contnbute to the cumulative demand of school services and facrh[,es wrthm the Dstnc[ m coma^^'•^^ °"'~ ^rti°~ ^'^^^`P`~ ^"^^~oved develoomen[ m [he la[y As each develoomen` n rh FSi) ,~ amble ro collect the mandated school tmnact fees. As 2 05/28/2004 15 99 FA% 7809180898 ~ FISH AND WILDLIFE ~ 002 -~ f i i j r~ un _• ~~1~'UILPS United States Department of the Int<'riol FLSI-I AND WII.DLIFE 5ERVICE ~, „ ~ i Ecological Services `-~"' Carlsbad Fvsh ead Wildbfe Office f 6010 Ridden Valley Road ~ Carlsbad, California 92009 In Reply Refer To. ~ FWS-sB~to2a 1 ~ ldAY 2 ~'~ ~iC4 Debra Meter Associate Planner City of Rancho Cucamonga ' Planning Department 10500 Civic CenterDnve ` Rancho Cucamonga, California 91729-0807 i Re: Draft Environmental lmpaet Report (DEIR) for the Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment and Proposed A}tnexations of Unincorporated San Bernardino Courtly by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, $an Bernardino County, Califoima f Dear Ms. Meier' ~ p ep re ardla the ro used We have reviewed the Draft Enviro~~°°ental Im act R ort (DEIR) $ g P- P amendments to the Etiwanda North~pecific Plan and annexation of parcels wdh n ttnmcorpotated Salt Bernardino County by the City ,f Rancho Cucamonga (City) and pro ~ ide these conlmentt. foi your consideration. , The piunazy concern and mandate o of public fish and wildlife resources welfare of migratory birds, anadrom United States. The Service is also n 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 ~ The proposed actions may affect the (Dipoclomys merriami parvus, "S$T? (Aolioptila caltforn:ca caltfornica~ " specter have been detected in areas and Wildlife Service GIS internal dt likely burned most or all of the vege expect that these areas will recover three years of the fire. The reducbo~ anticipated to have improved site eo legal status of critical habitat he U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) ~s the protection rid their habitats. The Service has le.hal res7onstbt~ity for ttie is fish, and endangered animals and plants a:uvrnng in she ponsible for administering the Endangere~~ Species Act of seq.). ederally endangerod San Bemardmo kangt~roo rat t") and the federally threatened coastal Caiifoinia $rtatettcher natcatcher'~ and their designated ci7ucal tabitat;_ Thesi: ljacent to the action boundary m reccot yetis (Car~sbad ht ~i abase 2004). Although the October 2003 wildfires have ition within the areas affected by the proposed acr ons, W e id provide habitat suitable for gnatcatcheas ->wtthin at least in onsite vegetation, while negative) y affra:dn; gneitcatchcr is ditions for the SBKR. The recent fres ha ~-~- 7 yt a~ eco.2 dii~ 1~'Ri1A-E' 1~MERI+CA ~ -1~. 05/28/2004 15:49 FA% 7809180698 US FISH AND WILDLIFE rx~lU09 Debra Meter (FWS-SB~024.1) 2 Proposed amendments to both the Etriwanda North Specific Plan and the cu+rent <'i• y General Ylan include the re-zoning of housing density in proposed residential areas from "low%' to "very low" residential development and, as part of the open space planning, a series o+ equt stn annuls that may lead into remazning undeveloped areas. We are concerned about potential of ~ects _o the above-referenced species and their h~bitat areas as a result of increasing the density of re.idenual houstng in sensitive habitat areas. V/ti' are also concemed about potential habitat ~3el~rdatron that could occur from equestrian use of currently undeveloped habitat areas. Both increased urbanization and equestrian use contgibute to habitat degradation through cirect an~•acts such has habitat loss, destmenon (e g., soil cohipaction, vegetation trampling), and fngnr~, itatror (t e , separating large blocks of contrguo ~ habitat into smaller isolated parcels), and i°dnec, impaas such as an increase in the proportion f weedy plant species in the area and c;han2es in tie native insect population that are doeumente to occur as a result of residential developrc ent zzi~ landscaping (e.g., the introduction o (Argentine ants). The mitigation proposed yr ilie Dl'slR for t]~e effects of these actions is City approval of landscaping plans and the payment of .ln +n-lieu fee to the Crty for development of an eques~tian center. These actions are not likely to acxscss the potential effects to either fisted species or the habitat upon which they depend. T ierefo-~,. we recommend that the City condition the issuance of grading permits on comelier ce v, its tie Act where effects to fisted species could occur as the result of a private or Federal act~er,. The City's support fot meaningful wildlife presgrvation is very important to the persistence of public fish an~J wildlife resources and their habitats m the $tiwanda alluvial fan area. IiI Portions of the 300-acre Counry of Sian Bernardino Department of Transportation ,Flood Contrc 1 District (District) property proposed `for annexation as well as the District"s propGlt}' Fro,iosed for annexation into the `Tracy" protect Have been permanently set aside to ofisct e~if;cts to tle SPIGF; and/or gnatcatcher and their critical habitats as a result of Formal Section 7 Crnis iltatio-t on the San Sevame Creek Water Project (1 ~6-99-F-42). The responsibility for the management and protection of this property into perpetuity are currently not those of the City_ W ~ antics ~atc that the proposal to annex this property coup result m re-initiatron of consultation v+ith +-I ~e 3unsau of Reclamation on this protect We appreciate the opportunity to P~'gWi~ comments on the proposed acnans If ;you ha /e comments or questions regarding thi~ letter, please contact Nancy Ferguson of his off ce; at (i 6~j1 431-9440, extension 244. Sincerely, L~~~i~ `~ =.mac-E`'C.c~ a'--- n A. Goebel Assistant Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Seri-ce cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Los .Angeles District, Attn• Robert Smith California Department of Fish and Game, Chino Hills, Attn. Leslie biacNtm County of San Bemazdino, LandlUse Planning Sernces, Attn Randy Scot. City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Department, Attn: Brad Buller CRAIG A. SHERMAN ATTORNEY AT IJiW 1901 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 335 SAN DIEGO CA 92101-2380 TELEPHONE (619) 702-7892 May 25, 2004 Via Facsimile (909) 477-2847 Followed by Overnight Mail City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division Attn Brad Buller 10500 Civic Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 FACSIMILE (619) 702 9291 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MAY 2 6 2004 RECEIVED • PLANNING Re Comments on the City's proposal for ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164, General Plan AMENDMENT DRC2003-01162, EUwanda North Specific Plan AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163, and associated ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CEQA Negative Declaration) INTRODUCTION Sport of the Sage Council (Sage Council) is anon-profit protect and coalition of Native Amencans, scientists, citizens and environmental groups dedicated to protecting and conserving Amenca's natural and cultural hentage, including endangered species, habitats and sacred lands The Sage Council has members and supporters that reside m the City and San Bernardino County who recreate, enjoy and find spintual renewal in the regions natural open spaces, including that area that is subject to the referenced proposed development The Habitat Trust for Wildlife (Habitat Trust) is a SOlc3 tax exempt non-profit chanty and Land Trust Habitat Trust is also a landowner of lands within the County and City's ENSP area -Oaks and Etiwanda Highlands Sub-Areas The purpose of Habitat Trust is "Giving Nature Sanctuary" for those habitat areas m the United States of Amenca that have been identified by scientists as biodiversity "Hot Spots" and/or natural communities that are "globally impenled" with State Natural Diversity Data Bases designations of "threatened" or "very threatened "Our current focus habitats are m North Etiwanda, San Bernardino, CA for Rrversidean Alluvial [Fan] Sage Scrub and the Sandhills region of North Carolina for Long-leaf Pines Each of these natural communities are "globally impenled" with less than 5% of their onginal habitat areas remaining .~-. i i Page Two City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 POSITION Sage Council and Habitat Trust are opposed to the City's proposed Annexation of 300- acres of San Bemazdmo County Flood Control lands, mcludmg the proposal to develop 95-acres under the outdated standazds of 1991 Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP) and the outdated EIR retied upon In addition, we are opposed to the use of the outdated ENSP "prezonmg" scheme and newly proposed scheme to increase dwelling density by AMENDMENTS to the General Plan and ENSP The Annexation of 300-acres is "growth mducmg " The EA states that the other development protects mthe ENSP area cannot be annexed into the City if the City is unable to annex the 300-acres of County Flood Control lands These "growth mducmg" impacts, with increased residential densities must be fully analyzed and mitigated for m an EIR that ~s current, not the 1984- 1992 ENSP that failed to mitigate impacts to biologrcal resources to below srgmficant levels The claim of City that all impacts can now be mitigated to below a level of significance is not supported Development projects m the ENSP are using the outdated CEQA document for City standards Mitigation measures need to be addressing today's standards as is reflected m the FWS letter recommending 5 1 habitat replacement Increased residential densities from "Very Low" to "Low" double the amount of people being brought into a "globally impenled" habitat area While onsrte habitat impacts and wildlife effects might be the same, impacts on off-srte lands, Habitat Preserves, Nature Sanctuanes and wildlife aze increased by human drsturbances, mcludmg horses/equestnans, mountain bikes, pets and dogs off leash, unauthonzed dumping of trash and gazden refuse In addrt~on, more people mean more traffic, more smog, more energy extraction, more water extraction, crowded schools, landfill use etc Therefore, the Annexation and Amendments require an E1R with adequate mitigation measures, not a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declazation The use of the pnor ENSP EIR is not appropnate and was never adequate because rt was dependent on further more detailed environmental review and mitigation as development projects such as this took shape The opposition and controversy regazdmg the Annexation and Amendments suggests that an EII2 is required The City ENSP was created m 1984 and adopted m 1992 While LAFCO may require a planning document at the eazhest possible time, pnor to accepting an Annexation proposal, the ENSP was much too eazly by more than a decade The ENSP does not meet today's reality The ENSP Protect Descnption, Location, Surrounding Land Uses, Sub-Areas, and more, are significantly changed with new environmental circumstances There is no way that the City will ever be able to annex all the lands and parcels that were included m the ENSP Page Three Crty of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 In 1994, the County, City and other cities signed a contractual Agreement and Memorandum with CDFG and USFWS to conserve habitat lands and specific species "Valley-wide" for aMulti-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) The Valley-wide MSHCP Pre-planning Agreement ("contract") was also adopted by San Bernardino Association of Governments Furthermore, the County as lead for the cities has accepted Federal and State funding for this conservation venture The City has not revised the ENSP to address these significant changes in Land Use, Regional Planning issues, Zomng and Biological Resources ENSP "Oaks" Neighborhood and Sub-Areas 4 1, 4 2 and 4 3 -The Landmark development project "Oak Summit" 763-acres was not, and will never be, developed The project site and sub-azea was acquired in 1996 by SANBAG to partially mitigate environmental impacts of the RT 30 highway expansion protect SANBAG received funding from CALTRANS who received their funding from Federal Highways, U S Department of Transportation SANBAG, mcludmg County created an "Open Space Distnct" through State legislation The City has not revised the ENSP to address these sigmficant changes in Land Use, Zomng and Biological Resources • North Ehwanda Open Space Habitat Preservation Plan (NEOSHPP) was created and adopted by the County that includes the entire City ENSP area The City has not revised the ENSP to address these significant changes in Land Use, Regional Planning issues, Zoning and Biological Resources Federal fisting of threatened and endangered species wrthm the ENSP area Since 1992, FWS has fisted the San Bernardino kangaroo-rat (SBKR) as endangered, mcludmg designation of "cntical habitat "The Crty has not consulted with FWS as regmred by the Endangered Species Act and NEPA Furthermore, the City ENSP has not mitigated impacts to fisted species and cntical habitat The City's proposed Annexation if approved and adopted by the City, along with the use of the ENSP and AMENDMENTS will be m violation of the ESA, NEPA, Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Clean Water Act and CEQA as the Crty proposes residential development of 95-acres of County Flood Control lands that aze zoned by the County as Flood Control (FC) and Conservation (C) The 95- acreproposed to be developed, along with increased density proposals, is known habitat for the endangered SBKR If the City, or anyone else, desires to develop these FC and C habitat lands they must consult wtth FWS Since the Czty has failed to do so, to date, this comment letter wtll also serve the purpose ofgiv:ng City a 60-day Notice of Violations under the ESA The City has not revised the ENSP to address these significant changes in Land Use and Biological Resources Page Four City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 and needs to change the boundaries of the ESPN neighborhood "Eriwanda Highlands" Sub-Areas 6 and 7 FWS reinitiated consultation with the County Flood Control District on the Etiwanda Debris Basin and levees with the San Sevaine Project Changes were made to these flood projects during the most recent consultation that also result in significant changes to the ENSP azea County Flood Control concerns and comments expressed during public comment periods on the ENSP DEIR and FEIIZ were not adequately addressed The City must revise the ENSP so that it is current and reflects the environmental issues of that aze real The City has not revised the ENSP to address these significant changes m Land Use and Biological Resources The City approved and adopted the Rancho Etiwanda (REP) and Rancho Eriwanda Estates (KEEP) development projects These projects are within the ENSP Neighborhoods "Day Creek" and "Upper Etiwanda" Sub-Areas 1 1, 1 2, 12, 2 1, 2 2, 3 1, 3 2, 3 3 aze referenced m the ENSP documents as "University" and "Crest" development The City, REP and KEEP developments were legally challenged, under CEQA, by Spirit of the Sage Council and resulted in an out-of- court settlement Significant changes were made to the REP and KEEP projects that differ from the ENSP regarding Land Uses The ENSP had an Equestrian Center situated in the "Upper Etiwanda" Neighborhood at the nexus of the "University" (REP) and "Crest" (KEEP) at Sub-Area 12 The Equestrian Center was removed from the REP/REEP nexus area, Traffic circulation and placement of roads, including ingress and egress were changed and stone faced walls replaced fencing and plants on site are to be salvaged prior to grading The ENSP assumed that the University/Crest development would mitigate impacts on biological resources through acquisition of 500-acres m Day Canyon (aka Mc Nay Property) Thzs assumption proved wrong as McNay's Day Canyon properties were no longer available to mzkgate the REP/REEP project impacts Instead approximately 300-acres were available from a "willing seller" for acquisition of project impacts in Etiwanda and Henderson Canyons This was again, a significant change to the adopted ENSP Along with the changes described above, the City made significant changes to the ENSP when it adopted Amendments and Ordinances to allow residential development within the "Urihty Comdors " Lands within the ENSP Neighborhood "Eriwanda Highlands" Sub-Area 7 have had a conservation easement placed on them Three parcels are now owned and Page Five City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 managed by the non-profit land trust organization, The Habitat Trust for Wildlife Therefore, the Crty cannot annex and approve development projects m this azea The Crty must revise the ENSP to ehmmate Sub-Area 7 from the "Etiwanda Highlands" neighborhood This includes, ehmmation of the Trails system and Equestnan Overlay Distnct from the "Oaks" and "Etiwanda Highlands" neighborhoods All associated ENSP maps need significant revisions Extreme wildfires have occurred m the ENSP azea Fue fighters had a very difficult time stopping the fires due to water pressure and the words and gales that np through the canyons at high speed spreading the fires throughout the North Etiwanda Alluvial Fan area (See attached MAST map of fires and newspaper stones) The County has since then made changes to the General Plan, Fire Ordinances, to reduce and remove development from the canyon and alluvial fan area Recently, the County Supervisor for the West Valley, including the ENSP azea, has stated publicly that the area north of the LADWP power-lines should be used for conservation purposes (See attached newspaper article expanding the North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve The County had to seek federal funding and assistance to fight the wildfires The City does not have the fire fighting strength or budget of the County and should not be banging people into a known HIGH WILDFIRE HAZARD AREA Furthermore, the City should not be seeking AMENDMENTS to the General and Specific Plans to INCREASE residential density m this area that is also a WATER RECHARGE, SEISMIC and FLOOD HAZARD area The proposed annexation and amendments place people in an area that is a known ask to life, limb and home Health, Safety and General Welfaze were not mitigated m the ENSP and the NEG DEC here Development Protects approved and in process through the City are only required to meet the standards of the 1992 ENSP and do not mitigate according to the environmental realities of today Fire is a part of the Rroersidean Alluvial [Fan] Sage Scrub (RAFSS) ecology Fires and floods stimulate growth of the numerous individual plant species of the natural community Referred to by scientists as the "Phoenix" rsmg from the ashes (See attached newspaper article and affidavit of post-fire habitat regeneration, C J Fothenngton), this natural community has recently demonstrated its miracle of regeneration Avery rare plant and wildflower, Plummer's manposa lily, has come back with extreme proliferation m the ENSP The ENSP area now has the lazgest remaining population of this rare flower The fires have stimulated dormant seeds of the flower that it is found in the thousands All are threatened by the ENSP and associated developments The City and developers, by their actions, aze pushing this species of wildflower towards Page Six City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 extinction and should not be surpnsed if CDFG and/or FWS have rt listed as endangered The City ESPN was approved with "ovemdmg considerations" and did not mitigate for impacts and loss of Plummer's Manposa Lily Neither have development projects Sage Council and Habitat Trust request that the City Revise the ENSP to reflect the current environmental conditions and mitigate according to CDFG and FWS recommendations The City should cooperate with conservation agencies and groups to create a refuge for RAFFS, mcludmg the lily (See attached photos of ENSP azea before fire and after with regeneration of RAFSS habitat with lilies The lily photos were taken by naturalist and photographer Kay Stockwell, others by Leeona Khppstem) RECOMMENDATION/ALTERNATIVES Sage Council and Habitat Trust recommends the following actions as an altemahve to the City's proposals Firstly, Revise the City ENSP, created in 1984 adopted in 1992, to reflect the cunent environment and impacts, with a correct Project Descnphon, Location, Phases and Sub-Areas, mcludmg adequate mitigation measures and monitonng that is acceptable m 2004-5 to lead wildlife agencies -California Department of Fish & Game, U S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) -that shall ensure that impacts have been mitigated to level of less than significant Revise the ENSP and EIR to change the Project Descnphon and Location so that the eastern boundary begins at the Henderson Creek location and completely out of County Flood Control lands and/or easements The northern boundary also needs to be moved further to the south and south of the LADWP power-lines, eliminating the "Oaks" Sub-Area and neighborhood The ENSP "Etiwanda Highlands" Sub-Area" and neighborhood needs to be removed and/or substantially eliminated so that the northern boundary would end south of the LADWP power-lines also Remove the Equestnan Overlay Distnct from the ENSP azea and Crty Sphere of Influence, including all related development projects This should also include all trail and equestnan elements, mcludmg the Equestnan Center, paseos, hiking and bike trails Therefore, reducing negative impacts on the environment caused by horses, bikes and other human disturbances on habitat lands nearby that are currently designated by the County and County Flood Control Distnct as Conservation, Open Space Distnct and/or Habitat Preserve Page Seven City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 Undergo formal consultation with FWS under the ESA for impacts on SBKR and CAGN designated habitat and "take" of federally fisted species Consult CDFG, FWS and County VWMSHCP contractors at County Museum, Bob McKeman and Gerald Braden regarding ENSP consistency with regional conservation planning FINDINGS In regards to the City's proposed Negative Declazation, the Sage Council and Habitat Trust aze opposed and finds the mitigation measures and momtonng woefully inadequate The City repeatedly references the ENSP, but fails to reveal that the ENSP was adopted with "ovemdmg considerations" and did not mitigate impacts on biological resources to a level of less than significant Ina 1991 comment letter by California Department of Fish & Game (CDFG), on the ENSP, the lead State agency requested a minimum of 2 1 habitat replacement mitigation The City disregarded the agency and set mitigation at 1 1, overstepping their authority In addition, the City made rt clear that the ENSP was the lead document for that azea and that fixture developers would not be required to meet any higher standards or restrictions Therefore, development protects being processed through the City, over a decade later, aze only having to meet the City's ENSP standards of 1 1 habitat replacement mitigation The most recent CDFG and USFWS letter regarding impacts to the area on habitats recommended a 5 1 habrtat replacement for Alluvial fan sage scrub natural communities (Letter referenced is on file with the City and County CDFG and FWS also expressed then concern that over 10,000 acres of RAFSS habrtat has been denatured by developments since County and City's signed the Valley-wide MSHCP MOU/Pre-planning Agreement m 1994) Therefore, the Crty must revise and update the ENSP, to reflect the current environment and adequately mitigate impacts, prior to any annexations of land from the County and County FC District For more, please read again our POSITION NOTICE AND PROCESS Sage Council objects to the City's method of processing the associated proposals and lack of public notice, including public participation The Crty did not have public comment of the Neg Dec and proposal during public comment with the Planning Page Eight City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 Commission The City processed and approved development projects pnor to processing the proposed Annexation and Amendments, although those development projects rely on the City Annexation and, some only, the Amendments In addition, the way the City processed associated development projects is legally questionable Crty Notices and Agendas included Project Development Agreements, yet the Crty did not make the Development Agreements available for review The Plaruung Commission acted on approving these Agreements without having them available for public review to comment on After complaints by the Sage Council and Habitat Trust, the City made the draft Development Agreement available with the FEIR for only a 10 day review penod All the development projects refer to the City ENSP, yet the City was unable to have copies of the Specific Plan readily available to the public for cross reference until after heanngs before the Planning Commission The City also sent out public notices on the proposed Annexation and Amendments pnor to having the ENSP documents available The City notices state that all related documents are available upon request, but does not consider how long rt takes for the Planning Department to provide copies to the interested public The Crty should have copies of the ENSP and General Plan ready to distnbute and/or hand out when there are proposed Amendments to the Plans Copies should also be available at public heanngs regazdmg Plan Amendments The Crty should encourage public participation m government decisions The public ~s the government and has been side-stepped by the City The City is using an old outdated Specific Plan than was drafted m 1984 and adopted m 1992 Since then, people have moved into the effected azea that never had an opportunity to comment on the ENSP or even understand how new development projects were using these old inadequate standards To ensure adequate public participation, m Land Use decisions within the ENSP area, the City must prepaze a Revised ENSP and EIR for review and comment NOTICE NOT GIVEN TO AGENCIES WHOSE JURISDICTION AND RESOURCES STAND TO BE AFFECTED The City must circulate this proposed NEG DEC for Projects to more than~ust LAFCO The City must notify and circulate this Protect proposal to County, County Open Space Distnct and County Flood Control, CDFG, FWS, ACOE, State H~stonc Preservation Office and others Page Nine City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST/INITIAL STUDY Description of the Project Sage Council and The Habitat Trust have previously commented on the referenced Tentative Tracts and Development Projects (Projects) We continue to oppose the Projects and their Annexation because they have not mitigated impacts on the environment to a level of less than significant The City and old Specific Plan only require developers to meet the standazds and guidelines of the outdated ENSP It also states that there will be no greater restriction or requirements for Project approvals than what ~s set m the ENSP The Imt~al Study for the proposed Anexxations and Amendments also repeats, "All future developments will comply with the Community Design, Development Standards, and Gwdehnes section of the Ehwanda North Specific Plan The gu~dehnes and standards set forth m the Specific Plan shall be reflected m the detailed plans that are required at the rime of development apphcahon submittals" -Initial Study Using a decade old Specific Plan is ridiculous when cons~denng that the Specific Plan isn't correct m its own Description, Location etc The key word m the City's Description of this Prolect is "was" A ma~onty of the ESPN 6,840-acres ~s no longer available to the City or County for development See our comments above Therefore, the Project Description here ~s misleading and deceptive m an attempt to avoid having to address the reality of current environmental conditions The Proposed Project The proposed Project is unreahst~c and blind to the fact that s~gmficant changes have occurred since 1992 ENSP The 300-acres are m designated critical habitat for the federally endangered San Bernazdmo Kangaroo Rat (SBKR) County Flood Control has placed most if not all of the azea as Preservation, Conservation, Future Conservation due to the mandated conservation of this specres and it's critical habitat According to phone conversations, on 5/23/04 and 5/24/04, with County Flood Control personnel, Bill Collins and Nansh Vanua, the Ctty has not notified them of the proposed Annexatton and Amendments Since the hshng of the SBKR as endangered and critical habitat designations the County FC reinitiated consultation with FWS on the San Sevame Water Prolect that includes Henderson and Ehwanda Creek levees and debris basin So, according to the realities of the current environment, rt would be illegal for the City or any developer to approve development and earth moving activities The City can no Page Ten City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 longer use the ENSP without first making major revisions and recirculating and EIR Pre- zomng or no pre-zoning the Project as proposed rt unlawful If City Applicant and Henderson Creek developers revise their Projects and EIIts to stay out of County Flood Control lands and include a buffer zone, then rt might become feasible Projects However, since the area of the Projects are within federally designated "cntical habrtat" for the SBKR and Gnatcatcher, they all must still consult with FWS and follow the lead agencies recommendation, without "ovemdmg circumstances" The ESA, NEPA, MBTA and Clean Water Act do not allow "ovemdmg considerations" General Plan/Zoning Designation The "Tables" provided m the Initial Study are inadequate and misleading The City needs to identify the current Land Use Designation and Zoning by the County m order for the reader to compaze to the Specific Plan pre-zoning designations and land uses to accurately analyze the proposed Amendments for density increase of residences DETERMINATION The City/Applicant's DETERMINATION is very wrong The "revisions" to Projects must be done through the Crty making revisions to the ENSP and recirculating the revised EIR As stated above, the City only requires Projects to meet the standards and guidelines of the old ENSP The City adopted the ENSP with "ovemdmg considerations" and failed to mitigate The proposed Project, including associated tentative tracts and Projects have not mitigated impacts An EIR is reouired for this proposed Protect Biological Resources The Crty Initial Study misrepresents the current environmental conditions and quality of biological resources m the Project azea and ENSP area The biological resources on Prolect/s sites are regenerated or immature RAFSS habrtat Any non-native grasses that occurred before the fire are gone and replaced by seed growth of hundreds of thousands of native plants, some which aze Raze, Threatened and/or Endangered There is no such thing as "Upland Sage Scrub" The correct identification/classificatron rs "Riversidean Upland Sage Scrub," a natural community associated with RAFSS and is also "very threatened " (See attached emails from Mary Meyer, CDFG and FWS explaining this issue and providing literature references) The entire Pro~ect/s azea requires mitigation under CEQA and the Crty and/or developers can no longer use the outdated ENSP that failed to mitigate Page Eleven City of Rancho Cucamonga May 25, 2004 Endangered Specres are m the azea Again the Crty misrepresents current environmental condrt~ons The azea includes federally designated cntical habitat for the SBKR and Gnatcatcher The Prolect/s do not "enlarge" the County Flood Control Conservation azea, but do reduce the size of Conservation and Preservation (See attached County Flood Control maps provided to the Sage Council on 5/25/04 by Btll Colkns of SB County Flood Control District) Final Remarks and Request for further Written Notification The issues presented herein are essential for a complete and mfonnative review of environmental rmpacts required by CEQA This office, my clients and the law require full, complete and good faith responses to the comments and questions rased herein A strong presumption m favor of requmng prepazation of an E1R is built into CEQA This presumption is reflected m what is lmown as the "fair argument" standard, under which an agency must prepaze an EII2 whenever substantial evidence m the record supports a fair argument that a protect may have a s~gmficant effect on the environment Laurel Heights hnnrovement Assn v Regents of the Umv of Cal , (1993) 6 Ca14th 1112, 1123, No Oil, Inc v Crtv of Los An eg ]es, (1974) 13 Cal 3d 68, 75, 82, uail Botanical Gardens Found , Inc v City of Encinitas, (1994) 29 Cal App 4th 1597, 1602 The evidence and issues presented above establish that the Crty must require an EIR because there is substantial evidence supporting a fair azgument that significant environmental impacts may result from City's proposal In advance, we thank you for considenng the issues presented m this comment letter Should you have any questions concerning any of the points rarsed herein, please do not hesitate to contact thrs office Please notify this office of any administrative or legislative heanngs, circulation of documents, or any other action or heanng related to the above- referenced Ctty proposal or action items related thereto, pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21092 2 rely Craig A Sherman cc clients Enclosures (photos, 7 pp ,declaration, 10 pp ,county flood control preserve maps, 2 pp , news articles, 16 pp ,scientist emails, 2 pp ) O Q N ~~ a ~- o ~,, w ~ ~~ ~ .. ~~ w ~ ~' ~~ ~~ ~- ©~~ c ~. ~s ~ ~~ c~ ~ 0 c ~- ~. cu .~ ~ w~ ~_ 0 0 ~~ ._ o ~ ,U Post fire regeneration of RAFSS with stands of rare Plummet's Mariposa Lilies at Etiwanda Fan within City ENSP area proposed for derrelopment. Photo by K. Stockwell on 5!10!04 c!o Sage Council. :,, r. ~. ~ , ~ . N I Rare oribanci plant that only grows with White Sage in the RAFSS ~ habitat at Etiwanda. Photo by Kay Stockwell 5110/04 clo Sage Council. i t Native wildflower at Etiwanda Fan in City ENSP area post 200 3 fire. Photo by K. Stockwell o n 5/10/0 4 c/o Spirit of the Sage Council. ,~ i Native wildflower found at Etiwanda, City ENSP area on May 10, 2004. Photo by Kay Stockwell cto Spirit of the Sage Council. ~ O~ -... ~- ~ ~ ` ,+_ ~ ~ .F.~ ~ ~ ~ F. ~vrz~' =; +~ ~ °`~~' ~~;;' ix , x' ; .:,~;, ~k. ~'% ,~ ix; _: ~ t~ ~~ ~ . .?fix'-..Lrti-. ~Z-~?15 -e ~" r Ld ~ a W q.~ :~.,.' .`~ =art, ~k= ~ '~' ~ ~' ~' .~ ~ . ~.rl'~` . ~ .:~' ~ '"~ ~ `. ~ ' ~ " ` ~ ~ ~, -k-r l4~ ~. t~ ~ fCi '_ 7 l4 25 26 27 28 DECLARATION OF C.J. FOTHERINGHAM I, C J FOTHERINGHAM, declaze [ am over the age of eighteen years, I am personally awaze of the information contained herein, and if was called to testify [could and would do so competently as set forth herein DECLARATION OF C 1 FOTHERINGHAM Foundation of Scientific Expertise 2 4 I am currently a doctoral candidate m my fifth year of study m the subject of plant ecology at the Universdy of Cahfomia at Los Angeles, and my thesis subject and idle is "Fire and Evolution m Mediterranean Climate Shrublands and Adjacent Desert Regions "relating to the post- burn succession and reestablishment of southem Cahforma sage scrub habitats (including the many denvative and related sage scrub types and classifications such as coastal sage scrub, alluvial fan sage scrub, Rrversidean alluvial fan sage scmb, sage scrub senes, southem mantime chaparral, etc ) I have 10 years expenence in the study of the effects of fire on sage scrub plants and 9 10 11 12 13 14 1S 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 habdats, which began pnor to having obtaining a Bachelors of Science m 1996 from Occidental College In 1999 I obtained a Masters m the subject of Biology from Cahfomia State University, Los Angeles Over the past ten yeazs I have conducted and participated in numerous research projects throughout the Southwestern United States and particularly m southern Cahfomia and have published papers m the leading scientific ~oumals pertaining to fire and plant communities m southern California (see attached a true and correct copy of my curricula vitae attached as Exhibit A, 5 pp ) I have extensive expenence as a field researcher [and botanist] and upon examination [ am able to readily identify and name each of the particular species compnsmg the numerous sub- vaneties and/or classifications of Cahfomia sage scrub habitats (including the many denvative and related sage scrub types and classifications such as coastal sage scrub, alluvial fan sage scrub, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, sage scrub senes, southem mantime chaparral, etc ) Frequency and Regularity of Fires Affectme Southern California Saee Scrub and Chapparal Habitats The frequency and regulanty of fires and the burning of Southern Cahfomia sage scrub and chaparral habitats has been known to have been naturally occumng, conservatively, for tens of thousands of yeazs, and in southem Cahfomia shrublands there is a documented mean fire return interval of 35 years This is true for areas under intensive fire suppression control (e g close proximity to residential or developed areas) or natural areas subject to tittle or no fire suppression management DECIARATION Or C 1 fOTH ERMGHAM 2 6 The frequency and regularity of fires and burning Southern Califomia sage scrub and habitats have resulted at the above stated occurrences and regularity whether the fires are based on human influences (e g ,vandalism, arson, negligence, or other accident) or 4 causes, principally known to be lightning which has been studied and known to strike Southem Califomia sage scrub and chaparral habitats at the mean rate of one times per hector every 35 years The bummg of southern Califomia sage scrub and chaparral habttats (including the 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 l7 18 19 20 2l 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 many derivative and related sage scrub types and classifications such as coastal sage scrub, alluvial fan sage scrub, Rtverstdean alluvial fan sage scrub, sage scrub series, Southem maritime chaparral, etc) is a natural process and is known to be beneficial for the above habttats and composition of plant spectes, as well as the wildlife such habitats support Beneficial Effects of Fires in Southern California Sage Scrub and Chaoparal Habitats, and the Success of Reemergence of Such Habitats Following Fire With fire being a natural process and occurrence in Southem Califomia, the previously mentioned sage scrub and chaparral habitats have an extremely successful regeneration and reestablishing success rate following fires (n fact, substantial statistics and scientific studies have established that many species regwre cues from fire to recruit and reproduce Having personally studied, surveyed and reviewed the effects of fires on Southem Califomia sage scrub and chaparral habitats, I have observed firsthand the reemergence and full reestablishment ofsuch habitats at the particular locations, for example, at the Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, Laguna Hills, Santa Ana Mountains, San Bemardmo Mountains, and San Jacinto Mountains which such habitats established themselves at a pre-burn level and quality of the same or even better composition of native versus exotic plant species 9 I fact, based on the cyclical history of fires and the bummg of Southern Califomia sage scrub and chaparral habttats, the habitats have adapted in such a manner that fire and bummg is beneficial and necessary for a number or reasons including, but not limited to, allowing succession of and re-growth of existing spectes, spumng the development and genetic drverstty of species, expansion of populations, and in some cases removing invasive and/or exotic species The negative -2- DCCIARATION OF C J rOTIiERINGHAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 effects of fire and bummg of Southem Cahfomta sage scrub and chaparral habitats is usually limited to instances when areas aze repetitively burned m a very short span of years, thereby allowing a change m species habitat to become established 10 One of the other beneficial effects of fires and the burning of Southem California sage scrub and chaparral habitats is that a greater vanety ofspec~es appear and there ~s temfic opportunity to survey and study the area for endangered and threatened species, which studies have shown are more easily located and found m greater numbers m the subsequent years following fires and bums to such habitats I declaze under the penalty of pequry under the laws of the State of Califom~a that the foregoing ~s true and correct Signed m the County of Los Angeles on the below date Date January 28, 2004 ~~- C J EOTHERINGHAM -3- DECLARATION OF C 1 FOTHERMGHAM CJ Fotheringham 1 of 4 Curriculum Vitae Education Bachelor of Arts, Biology Occidental College l2 May, 1996 Master of Science, Biology Cahfonua State University, Los Angeles l2 June, 1999 Positions 1999-2002 Graduate student and Teaching assistant 1999 Field Researcher-GSI 1, USGS-BRD Sequoia-Kings Canyon 1998 Researoh Associate II The Effects of El Nmo Rants on Desert Annual Plants National Science Foundation #9810674 P I Dr Philip Rundel University of Caltfomia, Los Angeles 1997-1999 AdJunct Teaching Staff, at California State University, Los Angeles htistruction of lab sections for introductory biology classes Principles ojBiology // Ecology, and Natural History ojPlants 1996-1997 Research Assistant Ecology and distnbution of two rare native Cahforrua Plants, Astragalus brauntonit and Pentachaeta lyonii Cahfonua Ftsh and Game contract NFG5636R5 P [ Dr Jon Keeley, Occidental College 1995-1996 Research Assistant Post-Fue Recovery of Coastal Sage and Chaparral following the wild-fires of 1993 Metropolitan Departrnent of Water and Power, Environmental Research Division P I Dr Jon Keeley, Occidental College 1993-1996 Work study research assistant and teaching assistant Research dupes included development of btochernical assays, microscopy and stauung techniques, expenmental design, and evaluation of results Teaching assistant dupes include occasional lecturing, instmction in laborntory technique, including care and proper handling of materials and egwpment, and explanation of theory Supervision of wdependent study courses Dupes include assistance in experunental design, monitoring of progress, and instruction in necessary skills e g microscopy and stauung techniques, field sampling procedures, background literature searches Awards 1993 Long Beach City College Life Science Scholars Award Long Beach City College Life Science Scholars comrruttce 6 CJ Fotheringham 2 of 4 1993 Robert M Patterson Award for Excellence m Botamcal Research 1995 Raymond E Selle Memonal Award for outstanding member of the humor class Ocerdental College Biology department Faculty Professional Memberships lcologrcal Soctety of Amenca since 1994 ISOMED (The International Society of Medtterranean Ecologists) since 1994 Southern Caltfomta Botanists since 1993 Calrfomra Native Plant Society since 1993 Fellowships 2003-2004 Umversrty of Calrfomra Dissertation Year Fellowhhpp $21,318 2002-2003 Umversrty of Calrforrua Regents Fellowship $6000 2002-2003 Vavra Biology Fellowship $7732 1999-2002 Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Graduate Research Fellowshup $102,000 1999-2002 National Scrence Foundation Graduate Research Fellowshup $76,500 Deckned 1994 Ford Fellowship for Undergraduate Research Smoke stimulated Gemination m Cahfomia fue-enderrucs $3000 00 1993 Monsanto Corporation Fellowhhpp for Undergraduate Research Localization of carbomc anhydrase in Amblystegium rrpar:um, an aquatic moss $3000 00 Grants 1998 Creating a computer data base by correlating remote sensing inagery vnth data from an ongoing, ground-monitored study Southwest Parks and Monuments $4993 75 1994 Post-fire environmental stunulation of gemination in Cahfomia chaparral Cahforria Native Plant Society $500 00 1994 Effects of herbrvory on post-fire recovery in chaparral and coastal sage scrub Hardman Foundation, Inc $750 00 CJ Fotheringham 3 of 4 Contributed Talks 2003 Sweeney-Gramte Mountauu 25th anniversary symposium 1999 Calrforma Association for Fue Ecology Reconswchng the natural fire regune m Cahforma shmblands 1999 Calrforma Association for Fue Ecology Debunkutg the myth of fue suppression unpacts on brushland fire regunes 1998 Caltfomta Botamcal Society 18" Graduate Student Meeting Anatormcal characteristics of smoke-stunulated Chaparral Seeds 1997 MEDECOS VIII International Conference Species Richness, Scale and Postfire Succession m California Chaparral 1997 MEDECOS VIII International Conference Role of Trace Gas Entrssrons and Seed Anatomy of Smoke-Induced Gemunahon of Chaparral Fue-Endenucs 1997 Ecological Soctety of Amenca Role of Trace Gas Errussrons rn Smoke-Induced Gemm~adon of a Postfire Annual 1997 Ecological Society of Amenca Anatomy and uptake charactenshcs of Smoke-Induced Seeds 1997 Cahfonua Association for Fue Ecology Post-fire gemvnatron patterns m chaparral seed backs 1997 Calrforma Association for Fue Ecology Post-fire successional changes m species drversny patterns of chaparral 1996 Cahforrua Botamcal Society l6`h Graduate Student Meetmg Smoke stunulated Gemunation m Chaparral Seeds 1994 Southern Cahfomra Conference on Undergraduate Research Post-Bum Area Regeneration 1993 Southern Cahfomra Conference on Undergraduate Research L,ocahzahon of Intracellulaz Carbomc Anhydrase m Amblystegrum rrpanum and the relationship to the DC" value Solicited Talks I-4 2003 Challenges of Managing Foes along the Uibanlnterface-Lessons from the Santa Momca Mountauu, Los Angeles, California Wildland 3rd International Wddland Fire Conference, Sydney Australia 2000 International Society of Mediterranean Ecologists, MEDECOS V[Il Gemunatron m Desert Annual Plants 1997 Southern California Botanists Smoke Induced Gemtmahon Publications Keeley JE, Fothenngham CJ 2003 Species-area relahonslups in Mediterrarieanchmate plant commumhes Journal of Biogeography 30 1629-1657 Keeley, J E , D Lubui, and C J Fothennghann 2003 Fire and grazuig unpacts on plant diversity and mvasives m the southern Sierra Nevada Ecological Apphcatrons 13-1355-1374 Keeley, J E and C J Fothenngham 2003 Histoncal fire regine in southern Cahforrua Fire Management Today 631 8-9 Keeley, J E and C J Fothenngham 2002 Impact of past, present, and future fue regunes on North Amencan Mediterranean shmblands, pp 214-258 In T T Veblen, W L Baker, G Montenegro, and T W Swetnarri (eds), Fire Regunes and Clunatic Change in Temperate and Boreal Ecosystems of the Western Amencans Sponger-Verlag, New York Keeley, J E and C.J Fothenngham 2001 History and Management of Crown-Fire Ecosystems a Summary and Response Conservation Biology I S (6), 1561-1567 Keeley, J E and C J Fothermgham 2001 The lustoncal role of fire m California shmblands Conservation Biology l5 (6), 1536-1548 Keeley, J E and C J Fotherrrigham 2000 Role of fire in regeneration from seed, pp 311-330 In M Fenner led) Seeds The Ecology ojRegeneration in Plant Communities 2"d Edition CAB international, Oxon, UK Keeley, J E, M B Keeley, and C J Fothenngham (eds) 2000 2"d lnterjace Between Ecology and Land Development m Cal forma U S Geological Survey, Open-File Report 00-62 299 p Ne'eman, G , C J Fothenngham, and 1 E Keeley 1999 Patch to landscape patterns and the effect of burned canopies on post-fire recnitment m a serohnus conifer Plant Ecology 135 235-242 Keeley, J E , C J Fothenngham, M Morals 1999 Re-exacrung fire suppression impacts on bmshland fire regunes Science 284 1829-1832 i-s Fothenngham, C J. and ! E. Keeley 1998 Ecology and Distnbuhon of Braunton's ntilkvetch (Astragalus brauntonii) and Lyon's Pentachaeta (Pentachaeta lyonii) Fuial Report for California Department of Fish and Game contract #FG5636R5 Keeley, J.E., G. Ne'eman, and C J Fothenngham. 1999 Immatunty nsk in a fire-dependent pine Journal of Mediterranean Ewlogy 1 41-47 Keeley, J.E. and C.J Fothenngham 1998 Mechanisms ofsmoke-induced gemunahon m a post- fire chapanal annual Journal of Ecology, 86.27-36 Keeley, J E. and CJ. Fotheringham 1998 Smoke-induced seed germination in Califonuan chaparral. Ecology 79 2320-2336 Keeley, J E and C.1 Fothenngham 1997 Trace Gas Errussions and Smoke-Induced Seed Gemunatlon. Science 276 1248-5 l Keeley, J E and C J Fothenngham Impact of past, present, and future fire regunes on North Amencan Mediterranean shniblands [n T W Swetnam, G Montenegro and T T Veblen (eds), Fire Regimes and Climatic Change in Temperate and Boreal Ecosystems ojthe Western Americans Springer-Verlag, New York /n review Fothenngham, C.J , R R Nakamura, P W Rundel, and J E Keeley Spatial and temporal factors in desert seed gemm~ahon Oecologia /n preparation ~d p.t a M ~' S ~ g t~l ti ~ ~~ J A O b \ ~ 8 ~ ~ [0'd T60S Lb6 0[6 3~Ij~0+3S+lI7Nn07'3'JtlS WF! LL=TO b00L-9Z-AtlWt May 25 04 11~23e San Bernerd~no County 9093878154 MRN-26-2004 01:28 AM SNGE.000NCIL+~SE+~OFFICE 910 947 3091 P.02 p.2 7 May 25 04 11:23a San B~rnardlnb County 9093B7BIS4 Mq4'-26-2004 05:24 qM SAGE. COUNC IL~SE+~OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 13 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Even the most powerful hoses were no match for the wind Sunday, October 26, 2003 - The conditions In San Antonio Heights were hellish enough Saturday night, but Gary Marshall of the California Depar[ment of Forestry in Tulare County said even the mightiest hoses seemed powerless against the wind. In battling a hot spot, firefighters had to turn their 750-gallon-per-minute hoses Into the wind. The wind sheared the stream of water, and not one drop fell on the flames. - ]oe Blackstock, (909) 483-9382 ' MR1~-26-2004 05:25 RM SgGE. COUNC ILmSE~OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 14 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Edison crews working to restore lost power 6y EDWARD OARRERA STAFF WRITER Monday, October 27, 2003 - About 1,000 Southern California Edison customers in the Inland Valley were without power Monday due to wildfires that ripped through the mountains and foothills over the weekend. About 35,000 customers throughout Southern California were still without power on Monday. Arrowhead has the most affected customers with 24,000 with no electricity, Edison officials expect power to be restored to all areas by Wednesday. Saturday morning was the height of the outage with 225,000 customers in San Bernardino, Ventura and Riverside counties without power, In Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights and Upland, 40,295 had lost electricity, Edison "pre-emptively" cut power In Idyllwild and Forest Falls due to high winds, low humidity and thousands of dead trees, said Susan Heard, SCE spokeswoman. San Antonio Heights residents Laura and Cosmo D'Aquila refused to leave when the fire started toward their home on 25th Street on Saturday and were told to evacuate. "I know a house Is dust a house," said Laura D'Aquila, 40. "We have lived here eleven years, and we dust rebuilt It last year, I don't want to go through that again." Later that night, when they saw a flash, they heard a transformer blow, and lost their electricity. They weren't surprised. They had driven over melted and fallen Ilnes a few blocks away hours earlier. They were prepared and lucky, Laura said. By Sunday afternoon the power was back up. But others are still waiting. Edison estimated the fires damaged or downed 550 power Ilnes in 285 different locations. MA1%-26-2004 05:25 AM SRGE. COUNCIL+SE~«OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. IS While Edison officials had discussed rolling blackouts to conserve power over the weekend, Heard said, "there is no risk of rolling blackouts and there will no problem meeting demand" today. She also said Edison saw no longterm adverse effect on the power grid. Spokesman Gregg Fishman, of California Independent Systems Operator, the central clearinghouse for wholesale power distribution in the state, said it was too early to say If there would be more outages, "At this point, we don't have any lasting damage," he said. "But there is still a threat of blackouts; outages are possible as long as fires are still burning." He said any controlled outages to repair transmission lines would be coordinated with Edison, and no one would lose power. Staff Writer Edward Barrera can be reached by a-mad at e~ward barrgr~~dall _~~tln.co~n or by phone at (909) 483-9340. 3 MRl'-26-2004 05:19 RM SRGE. COUNCIL*SE~«OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 01 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Group re®earch burned preserve in North Etiwanda Fire may have helped area become more hospitable to some animals By NAOMI KRESGE STAFF WRITER Saturday, November Z2, 2003 -NORTH ETIWANDA - In late October, the North Etlwanda Preserve was a thick dusty hedge of sage and chaparral between the homes of Rancho Cucamonga and the first rocky slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains. Its thickets were taller than a car, and its air was heavy with heat and the smell Of sage, Lizards and tarantulas scurried across its dirt paths. By the end of the month, the Grand Pnx Fire had burned the preserve down to Its bones a broad plain of black ash scored by old fences and pipes, the burned•down stalks of yuccas and the desiccated skeletons of shrubs. San Bernardino County Museum research biologist Gerald Braden went Into the preserve last week to survey the damage. "Within three to five years, If we have normal or even close to normal years If we have good rains you're going to be hard pressed to tell it apart," Braden Bald "It's a little deceptive, because it does look Ilke total devastation, but in fad it's not. All those systems are adapted to fires." The Flre turned the preserve Into a singular research laboratory for Braden and the other biologists who manage it a chance to measure how the creatures and plants In an environment attuned to fire react to an Inferno Ilke this fall's wildfires. "The stuff you can learn by studying It Is almost a once In a lifetime opporturnty," Braden said. "Here's the opportunity to look at this aspect of the system, which Is going to tell you a whole lot abouC how to manage It, You couldn't create natural experiments like this." ADAPTED FOR REGROWTH The 760-acre North Etlwanda Preserve, first sketched out on a cocktail napkin In 1994 when local governments needed to set aside land to make up for the effect the 210 freeway would have on wildlife, holds some of the little remaining local coastal sage scrub, as well as chaparral and stands of streamslde trees, L~ MAY-26-2004 05:20 AM SAGE. COUNCIL~«SE~«OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. O2 It stretches north of the power Ilnes above Rancho Cutamonga, between the top of Etiwanda Avenue and the Day Creek channel. Before the fire broke out, county biologists were working on a species Inventory to determine exactly what animals and plants Ilve there. "The neat thing about the preserve is we have this huge data set pnor to this, so we Can tell what was there," Braden said. County scientists are now applying for grants to go back to resurvey, Braden said. In particular, he said, scientists should be able to learn more about how the small mammals that live In the area Including the endangered San Bernardino kangaroo rat, apocket-sized, seed-eating rodent with large back legs respond to fire. Braden Bald the fire may have actually made the preserve more hospitable to some arnmals, including the kangaroo rats, which prefer more open scrub to the dense thickets of scrub and chaparral the fire burned away. Fully mature chaparral Is too dense even for deer and larger mammals to walk through, Bald William Wirtz, an emeritus professor of biology at Pomona College who has studied the effects of fire on wildlife for 25 years and fought fires as a Mt. Baldy firefighter himself for 14 years. "What happens In the chaparral is the bushes get bigger and bigger, so they keep growing out at their ends, but the old branches die ... you can have a Iwe bush, but more than 50 percent is actually dead," Wirtz Bald. "All that dead stuff ~s going to burn." Tf the North Etlwanda Preserve follows the usual pattern, by ]anuary a selection of annual plants will have sprouted. Some plants will regrow from seed seeds, in many cases, that could not germinate until touched by the heat of the fire and others will eventually sprout from extensive root systems left untouched by the fire in ground suddenly enriched by the ash left behind. With surprising speed, a habitat will emerge with even more species of plants, and more Individual plants, than existed before the fire. Some will have not been seen there for 10 to 15 years. "Suddenly we've changed from a terrible thing that happened to, one, a natural thing, and two, something that was required," Wirtz said. The suddenly rich variety of plants will attract, In turn, a richer vanety of animals. MRY-26-2004 05:20 AM SAGE. COUNC ILrtSErtOFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 03 "You get probably 100 times the number of seedlings coming up after the fire There's all these different kinds of plants, which means there's lots of different kinds of things for animals to eat, and I'm including insects from the tiniest little aphid that sucks Juice out of a plant to the deer, Thls Is a smorgasbord," Wirtz Bald. Although biologists debate how much the pressure of human development next to fire-ravaged areas could change how endangered species rebound after fires, both Wirtz and Braden said the endangered species that live in the North Etlwanda Preserve could recover well from the fire. Burrowing creatures Ilke the kangaroo rat likely survived the flames underground, and the fire laid a lavish spread of seeds for them to eat. "The initial impact can certainly be bad on arnmals," said Wirtz, wha saw m 12 years of study of California gnatcatchers near Camp Pendleton that the birds avoided burned areas In the first years after a fire. But that changed five to six years after a fire, Wirtz Bald, and nesting pairs of the endangered birds produced the most young m the newer brush "Fire Is bad If It's your house, but then there's all these good things that fire does for the system, and normally in a fire, although individuals die, species don't die. There's a few mice left, there's a Few birds left, there's always seeds left, there's always the plants that will come back from the roots. The system isn't destroyed you haven't wiped It clean, so It starts over," Wirtz said. In 10 to 15 years, the ecosystem will be fully mature, ready to burn again and start anew. HELPING THE REBIRTH Jolting along the washed-out paths two weeks after the fire, when the first rains had swept through the preserve, county Deputy Director of Operations Jeff Rlgney wondered aloud whether the county should try to re-seed. An emotional reaction, he called it, "Believe It or not, It actually looks better now than It did a week ago. Doesn't have that gray moonscape look to It," Rigney Bald. "There's still a fair amount of life out here " Rlgney's sport utility vehicle crossed paths with a dirt biker, and Rlgney warned him away. "It's at a very sensitive stage right now It's starting over," Rlgney said. (~ MAY-26-2004 05:20 AM SRGE. COUNCILrtSErtOFFICE 910 947 5091 P. O4 The county committee that oversees the preserve will meet in early December to decide what to do to help the preserve recover. Rlgney said they will likely put off any decision about sowing seeds on the preserve until spring. Biologists warn re-seeding is not a good Idea sowing non-native grasses only hurts the ecosystem, they warn, and an ample supply of native grasses already sits in the soil, ready to germinate from the rains. Dnving through the preserve, some trees were half-burned. Some branches were still full of fresh green sap. A non-native eucalyptus, peeled in half by the fire, glowed in burnt-ochre brown, red and black. With its outer layer of bark having popped off after the water In the plant exploded In the heat of the fire, a manzarnta bush was colored an unearthly red. The manzanlta will die, but new shoots will sprout from Its stalk. Higher up, next to a stream, tiny tips of green were already poking forth from the earth. "It's a spectacular type of system," Wirtz said, "And Ike I Bald, the bottom Ilne Is the fire's not bad." Naomi Kresge can be reached by a-mail ~~na91Dl.k[esq~@~a_lybl[U~ti2_com or by phone at (909) 483-8553. 7 ~MRY-26-2004 05:21 qM SRGE. COUNCIL+«SE+~OFFICE 910 94T 5091 P. 05 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Preserve shows true colors after fire Blaze makes some plants grow faster than usual By NAOMI KRESGE STAFF WRITER Saturday, April 24, 2004 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA -Fire and water have left their mark on the North Etlwanda Preserve, and It's the fresh green that speckles the plain and dusts the hills Look closely at a baby white sage, manzanlta or chamise, and you realize it's not young at all, but old, the delicate fronds of new green unfurling from the same roots as the burned husks the Grand Pnx Fire left behind "The phoenix plant," Bald Gerald Braden, a research biologist and Interim curator for the San Bernardino County Museum, thumbing the woody burl from which a scrub plant would regrow. Seven months ago, the preserve was dry and dusty, the air redolent with the smell of sage, the paths choked with chaparral plants so overgrown that half their branches were crackling and dead. Slx months ago, the fire charred the preserve in Its mad rush across the foothills, leaving a wasteland of scorched earth and skeletal shrubs, Last week, on an afternoon when a damp mist hung over the mountains, the air smelled neither of ash or of sage. Grasses and yellow and lavender flowers grew along the paths, and the yuccas were blooming. "'It's hard to predict what to expect," Braden said. "All this stuff looks very good, This could be the two or even three-year growth m some other places. But they get a lot of ram up there." Tucked on the alluvial fan underneath the San Gabriel Mountains, the area around the 760- acre preserve got 13.29 Inches of rain from November to March, according to the Cucamonga Valley Water District, which owns water rights on the land. That's a good amount of rain, said Wllllam Wirtz, an emeritus professor of biology at Pomona College who has studied the effects of fire for 25 years. Wirtz has taken his classes Into Claremont's Wilderness Park since the fire and said regrowth there has been somewhat slower But that's no cause for worry, Wirtz said. "Every place that I've been able to watch for years, sometime between seven and 10 years you wouldn't know there'd been a fire," he said. ~MA1''-26-2004 05:21 AM SAGE. COUNCIL~«SE~«OFFICE 910 94T 5091 P. 06 Even within an area without differences In rainfall -- like the preserve -- how quickly each area regrows depends partly on the caprice of the fire, Braden said. Because the fire flashed so quickly over some parts of the preserve, It scorched some plants but left their root systems intact, making regrowth a quicker process for those plants, Braden said, than starting from seeds. Standing on one side of the East Etiwanda Creek, Braden pointed out the hill with far less growth on the other side of the gorge. "The fire was a much higher Intensity over there," he said, Chaparral, coastal sage scrub, alluvial fan sage scrub and riparian plant communities share the preserve, but many of the plant and animal species there react to fire in similar ways. Thick, woody Chaparral shrubs need fire to burn their dead branches, and many of these regrow quickly from the root. Along with a selection of annual plants that take advantage of the open ground, water and sunlight to sprout from seed, the chaparral is first to regrow. Exactly how and where each of the other plant commurnties -- the softer varlet~es of scrub and the trees that cluster around water -- will re-establish Itself Isn't yet clear, but the scientists who study the preserve believe they will reappear In roughly the same places they existed before. Thanks to a $25,000 appropriation from Supervisor Paul Blase and the county committee that oversees the preserve, Its managers are continuing a species inventory they began before the fires, studying the area as It regenerates. They have already laid out no-klll traps to capture and count reptiles. The plain of the preserve slopes up Into Day Creek Canyon -- a nparlan zone -- which before the fires and floods was a thick stand of alder trees surrounding a water company basin. The Christmas Day floods sent three to 10 feet of gravel fill tumbling through the canyon, turning the basin to a running stream and burying the alder trees halfway up their trunks in rock. But despite being burned, flooded and bused, the tops of some of the alders were green, 'They'll re-establish. They always do," Braden said. "Whether they continue to survive, they're going to put out seeds this year." The oaks on the hill above looked almost undamaged Ash-throated flycatchers and Oregon juncos were calling in the trees. The junco, which likes thicker groundcover, will probably nest elsewhere this year, Braden said. But he Bald the flycatcher, which returned from Its winter migration to Mexico just a few ~FIAY-26-2004 05:22 AM SAGE. COUNCIL+SE+~OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 07 weeks ago, will simply bwld Its nests In the cavit(es of the dead trees. "You sit there and think about it, every organism that's here -- every plant, every animal -- they've adapted to the fires over millions of years," Braden said. "This Is not a catastrophe. "Tt's all a wash." Waomi Kresge can be reached by a-mad at naomi kresge@dallybulletln com or by phone at (909) 483-8553. ~~MAY-26-2004 05:22 AM SAGE. COUNC IL~«SE+OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 09 wUf~f/ 8rrvi~ortTertt N~Wb M ~ Callfornla Wlldfires,Wlll Brinp Floods, Mudslides LOS ANGELES -Long after California's raging wildfires have finally been extinguished, they will still be wreaking havoc on the Ilves of Californians, setting off a dangerous wave flash floods and mudslides. With firefighters just beginning to make Inroads against the biggest-ever wildfires In the state, scientists, forestry officials and other experts were already warning that residents lucky enough to have escaped the fury of 10 Infernos that scorched southern Califorrna could fall victim to mudslides, floods and landslides that will follow in their wake. "Cal~fornla never just gets a fire. When the ram comes, then you get the mudslides and a further cycle of disasters, maybe not on the same scale, but you almost certainly are going to lose more homes and have more property damage," Bald University of California, Irvine history Professor Mike Davis, When the wildfires scorched more than 750,000 acres of southern Callfornla, an area just slightly smaller that the U.S state of Rhode Island, they destroyed all vegetation on mountains and hillsides. Now when heavy rain falls this winter, there will be nothing to stop it from penetrating directly into the soil, In addition, waxy Compounds In plants and soil that are released during fires create a natural barrier In the soil that prevents rain water from seeping deep Into the ground The result Is erosion, mudslides and excess water running off the hillsides, often causing flash flooding in the communities below. "There is likely to be a lot of flooding that will occur. We will very likely have landslides as a result of this and the reason that happens Is vegetation plays a big role in holding soli together and in slowing runoff of rainfall," said Doug Hammond, professor of earth sciences at the University of Southern California SAN BERNARDINO AREA WILL BE HIT HARDEST The picturesque neighborhoods In the foothills of the San Bemardino Mountains, with their rugged steep slopes, are likely to be the hardest hit of all the areas struck by Cal~fomla's raging infernos "The slopes of the San Bernardino mountains have been burned from the bottom all the way up to [he plateau with Lake Arrowhead," said Philip Rundel, professor of biology at UCLA's Institute of the Environment. MRV-26-2004 05:23 RM SgGE. COUNC IL~«SEmOFF ICE 910 947 5091 P. 09 world Environment Newo Callfornlans Rlsk.lives, Homes to Llve with Nature LOS ANGELES -They live on earthquake fault Ilnes, on cliff tops, In the middle of dying forests and far from any source of water and then they wonder why they're struck by earthquakes, fires, mudslides, floods and drought. You might call It the Cal~fornla way of Ilfe, "I,thlnk seismic activity is both the experience and the symbol of California culture which Is a very dramatic, artificial imposition of human will on the land, on nature," said state librarian and University of Southern Cal~forrna history professor Kevin Starr "We are continuously allowing suburban development to edge Into volatile wilderness." From the cliff tops of Malibu with breathtaking views of the Paafic Ocean to the foothills of the plduresque San Bernardino Mountains, Callforrnans love to Irve In the midst of the state's scenic nature and wilderness, And the trend is evident among both the state's wealthiest residents who live in Malibu mansions and the middle class who find cheaper housing in the countryside and rural foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. But now with some of the worst wildfires in California history ravaging the southern part of the state, some experts are blaming Californians and their government officials for exacerbating the extent of casualties, damage and even the Intensity of some of the natural disasters that strike the state, Canada agreed on Thursday to match a $100,000 grant from the U.S. federal government to help pay for the whale's relocation, By choosing to live on fault tines, on dlfftops and in the wilderness Amid dying forests, Californans are taking on too much risk that can Jeopardize not only their own lives, trot those of others who choose to live on safer terrain, hlstonans and ecologists say And county governments that not only allow development of these precanou5 areas, but subsidize the nsk homeowners take by balling them out whenever disaster strikes dre also at fault, they say. "It takes both nature and society to produce disasters like this," Urnversity of CaNPornla at Irvine history Professor Mike Davis Bald of the ferocious wildfires iZ MAY-26-2004 05:23 AM SgGE_COUNCIL+SEmOFFICE 910 947 5093 P. 10 that have killed 20 people, destroyed over 2,000 homes and scorched some 644,000 acres of land. "If Southern California seems 11ke an apocalyptic theme park d's because we've made It one due to the absence of regional planning, bad land use policies and the political domination of local government by developers," Davis said. Ecologists say the wlldflres raging throughout southern California would never have been this deadly or destructive if previous smaller fires had been able to run their course, burning swatches of forest that would serve as a natural fire break. SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT Because there Is so much suburban development Amid the wilderness, California firefighters usually extinguish fires quickly and refrain from a policy of purposely burning brush that acts as fuel for wlldflres. "I think the government's natural reaction Is to protect property wherever it Is. Unfortunately, In determining those policies, the government does not take mto adequate account the Increased risk they put people In urban areas by suppressing fires in the back country," Bald Professor Richard Carson, chairman of the economics department at the University of California, San Diego. Whatever asks they take in choosing where they Irve, Californians rely on the government to ball them out and help pay the cost of rebuilding their homes. In fact, most of the residents whose homes have been scorched by wildfires In the past week have vowed to rebuild and return to their communities. Even some who lost their homes for a second time to California Infernos have pledged to rebuild. "These Incursions into these volatile areas involve the assumption of enormous public subsidies. The people of California have determined they want to Irve in a condition of subsidized risk," said Starr, Story by Gall Fltzer-Schiller Story Oete: 3/11/2003 9ask_tQ_ TszR ~i~ck ~0 H4~~rt~il Seeyeaaterdrv,s_hea Urig~ REUTERS ~~® ~3 ~ li MAY-26^2004 05:26 AM SAGE. COUNC IL+SE+•OFFICE 910 947 5091 P.16 wr~rld Hnvlronment Newe __ More Bodies Recovered from California Mudsll e SAN BERNARDINO - Fourruhilerdeca yonan southern Califoprna on Chreistmae 'n a mudslide that struck a gg Day, local authorities said on Saturday. Seven people were still missing, some of them children, after Thursday's slide In the fire-ravaged Old Waterman Canyon, about 65 miles east of Los Angeles. The San Bernardino County Coroner's office Identified four of the dead as 11- yedr-old Jose Pablo Navarro, Ramon Meza, 29, and Wendy Monzon, 17, and her 9-year-old sister Raquel, two family members of the caretaker at a camp in the canyon. IOmmed ately available on the two bod~iesafoundl atetone5atu day details were Two other bodies were recovered on Friday from a campground in nearby Devore, where a wall of mud destroyed 32 trailers. They were Identified as Carol Eugene Nuss, 57, and Janice Stout-Bradley, 60, said Deputy Coroner Rocky Shaw. Rescuers had led 52 others at the campground In Devore to safety on Thursday. Officials Bald they would not continue searching the canyon on Saturday night, as they had done the two previous nights. Temperatures were again expected to be near freezing. The seven Old Waterman Canyon bodies were believed to be family and friends of the caretaker at St. Sophia Camp, a retreat run by the Greek Orthodox Cathedral In Los Angeles. The caretaker, identified by church officials as Jorge Monzon, was believed to Father John Bakas, dean of SC. Sophia Cathedral In Los Angeles, said the camp had been closed for cleanup and repairs from wildfires that charred the area two months ago. ~MRY-26-2004 05:23 RM SRGE. COUNC IL+SEmOFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 11 world Environment News Hot, Dry Winds Fan Southern California Wildfire ,_ SAN FRANCISCO - A huge wildfire fanned by hot, dry winds burned out of control In the San Bernardino National Forest In Southern California on Saturday, forcing authorities to order more evacuations. Residents in the town of Alta Loma were ordered to leave their homes as the blaze, named the Grand Prix fire, continued to roar through dry heavy brush In the foothills about 60 tulles east of Los Angeles. Evacuations were ordered earlier In the community of Lytle Creek and near Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. A second fire broke out on Saturday In a canyon northeast of the city of San Bernardino, burning down three homes and threatening hundreds more In a residential area near a state university. The blaze, named the Old fire because it erupted In Old Waterman Canyon at midmorning, had consumed more than 3,000 acres, and evacuations were underway, said Carol Beckley, spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service. The cause was unknown. High words prevented air tankers and helicopters from flying into the canyon to drop water on the fire, which forced the closure of two state highways in the area. "we expect a very tough fight today," said Georgia Smith, fire spokeswoman for the San Bernardino National Forest. "The Santa Ana winds are very erratic and shifting, and they are expected to be very strong in the canyons." The Grand Prlx fire, which broke out Tuesday and Is being investigated as a possible arson, has been whipped by the Santa Ana words that blow through Southern CaNfornla In the autumn. Winds were expected to reach speeds of 30 to 35 tulles per hour on Saturday, Smith Bald. The blaze has burned through 13,730 acres and destroyed six homes and a U.S. Forest Service helicopter on the ground. No injuries have been reported The fire, fueled by dense old-growth trees and brush, sent thick black and orange smoke drifting across Southern California, choking nearby towns with ash, \`S ` 't`IRV-26-2004 05:24 RM SRGE. COUNCI Lw SEwOFFICE 910 94T 5091 P. 12 The east-west Interstate 210 freeway was shut down early Saturday, but Interstate 15, the major freeway linking Southern Callforrna and Las Vegas, was open. Officials Bald more than 2,000 firefighters from Callfornla and other states were battling the blaze and It was 21 percent contained. The Callfornla Independent System Operator, the agency that manages most of the state's power grid, has called on Southern Californians to conserve electricity In case the fire knocks out one of the mayor power Ilnes In the area. Story by Leonard Anderson Story Date: 27/10/2003 BackS~_T_o~R Back to Headlirlag Seeyesterday'$ headllne® REUTERS =I® All Contents © Reuters News Service 2002 Check out Planet Ark on the web at www.planetark.org NOT ALL BODIES MAY BE FOUND Rescue officials said it was Increasingly unlikely that all the bodies would be ~rom: Ma~MeY~ fete: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 01:45:12 PM 'o: leeona_(l~ea rthllnk. n@~ subject: Re; Fw: UftGENT~ Please clarlfly plant community classification II Leeona, 'he term "upland sage scrub" is more accurately defined as "Riversldean 1Pland Sage Scrub" -this is a plant community term based upon the 1987 Tolland Preliminary Classification of Terrestrial Vegetation of J:allfomla. (DFG publication). "he term "Riversldean" refers to the Interior phase, and is a geographic term denoting that the "sage scrub" community occurs In the ntertor of the Los Angeles basin, in San Bernardino and Riverside ;ounttes. This community has been previously classified by the CNDDB as Mate-ranked 52.1, This term means It Is a declining, sensitive plant ommunity, the .1 meaning ft is very threatened, and the S 2. meaning it icurs In 6-20 locations or with under 10,000 acres remaining. While his acreage may seem high, It Is very "low" for a plant community tlversidean Upland Sage Scrub is typically found on steep south facing nountaln slopes, on poor lolls. The term Riversldean Alluvial Fan Sage icrub, another type of "sage scrub" occurs on alluvial deposits associated with the foot of the San Gabriel mountains and the mouth of •Ivers and creeks. TMe latter community Is state ranked Si. i, and Is •onsldered one f the rarest and most threatened natural communities in his region. RAFSS can occur along both active floodways and on gently-sloping alluvial deposits which form over time. f the area in question is associated with Lytle or Caton washes, it is Ikely to be a type of RAFSS habitat, rather than Riversldean Upland iage Scrub. am having problems with my Internet connection, so this Is all the nfo I could get at the moment.. .et me know if you have other quesitgons, ;Incerely, nary Meyer - ~MPY-26-2004 05:26 RM SRGE. COUNCIL+SE+OFFICE 910 947 5091 P. 17 ---- Forwarded by Ken Corey/CFWO/R1/FWS/DOI on 05/12/2004 08.22 AM ----- nary Wallace 'o: Ken Corey/CFWO/R1/FWS/DOI@FWS 15/12/2004 07:47 cc: 1M Subject: Re: URGENT QUESTION RE HABITAT CIASSIFICATION(DOCUment Ilnk: Ken :ores) lawyer and Keeler-Wold 1995 and a webslte glue reference to Rlversldean .age scrub, Rlversldean upland sage scrub, Rwersidean alluvial fan sage scrub terminology attributed to CNDDB/Holland. Sawyer & Keeler-Wolf nomenclature for the Rlversldean upland sage scrub is their Black Sage ienec on p. 109, in part, nary D, Wallace, Ph D. ;arlsbad Flsh and Wildlife Office 1010 Hidden Valley Road :arlsbad, CA 92009 760) 431-9440 ext, 207 'AX (760) 431-9624 -mail Gary Wallace@fws.aov CRAIG A. SHERMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 1901 FIRST AVENUE SUITE 335 SAN DIEGO CA 9 2 1 01-2380 TELEPHONE (619) 702-7892 May 26, 2004 Via Facsimile (909) 477-2847 Followed By Hand Delivery City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division Attn Brad Buller 10500 Civic Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 FACSIMILE (619) 702 9291 Re Further Comments on the City's proposal for ANNEXATION DRC2003- 01164, General Plan AMENDMENT DRC2003-01162, Etiwanda North Specific Plan AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163, and associated ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CEQA Negative Declazation) WILDLIFE CORRIDORS AND BUFFERS The Clty proposals, including development of County Flood Control lands and Utility comdors has a significant negative impact on Biological Resources for habitats and wildlife The City and Projects fail to provide any scientific data regazdmg wildlife movement and buffers within the ENSP area, assuming that "Etiwanda Creek along with adlommg Conservation Areas will continue to provide sortable comdors for wildlife movement " Scientific literature and data suggest otherwise (See attached scientific papers and literature regarding wildlife movement comdors, habitat buffers and the effects of roads) It is recommended, by Sage Council and the Habitat Trust, that the Crty revised the 1991 ENSP and recently updated General Plan to identify and map wildlife comdors and habitat buffer areas, using the best available science that is current and having scientific studies performed, rather than using the old 1984 Envuonmental Assessment that both Plans have used The County and cities agreed to do such studies when entenng into and signing a contractual agreement with CDFG and FWS for the Valley-wide MSHCP(HCP) The County Museum staff, DR Robert McKeman and Gerald Braden should be consulted by the City and Protect developers as they may already have some preliminary maps and data available In addition, consult with the lead agencies CDFG and FWS that can also provide the City and Protect developers with the most current and best scientific mfonnation on wildlife movement comdors and buffers What scientific data is the City using when d states "Future development of up to 95- -L Page Two May 26, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga acres w~thm the Protect azea, adtacent to Etiwanda Creek, will not have any rmpacts on npanan, wetland, or related habitat "~ What ~s "related habitat" of Ehwanda Creeks The City must identify all habrtats on and adtacent to the development site The use of Habitat Buffers is needed, but not used for the proposal and Protects 1. Cultural Resources The City and Protects play ignorant to the fact that the enure ENSP area rs part of the larger indigenous village of "Cucamong[n]a" for the Shoshone Gabnehno Nation (A State recognized tnbe AKA Gabnehno Band of Cahfomra Mission Indians) The Crty has m it's archives a video from a previous presentation at the Crty, led by FWS John Hanlon and Leeona Khppstem, Spmt of the Sage Council Also m the Crty archives is a video submitted by the Sage Council, "No Room for Compromise "Both these videos, along with other public comment given on the 1991 proposed ENSP, Oak Summit Development and proposed development at Cucamonga Canyon provided substantial information on this Factor The City and associated Protects need to review the video tapes and public comment It is recommended that the City and developers reduce negative impacts by signrficantly reducing development on site and throughout the ENSP azea Protects should allow at least 50% of habitat lands on-site to be conserved for Cultural and Biological Resources and mitigate overall at a 5 1 replacement In addition, the Crty should regwre that an archeologist, palentologst and Gabnehno "Most Likely Descendant" (MLD) perform on-site surveys, reporting and be on-site dunng Protect grading and earth moving activities Surveys, studies and reports must be included m the E1R and/or E]R technical appendixes If the surveys, studies and reports indicate that the Protect site includes items and other evrdence, the Protect must be redesigned to avoid these sensrtrve areas If there are cams, human remains and/or bunals the Protect must be halted, protected and registered with the State Hrstonc Preservation Officer and nominated to the National Register of Hrstonc Preservation The landowner must agree to the nomination and work cooperatively with State and Federal Agencies, Gabnehno MLD with Tnbal Band and other conservation organizations, including becoming a willing seller and/or donor of the land The City rs aware, but fails to drsclose, that Cultural Resources have been found m the ENSP area An ancient morter and pestal were found and up until 1993 were relocated to the Etiwanda School on Etrwanda Avenue It was our understanding that these Cultural items of the rnd~genous Gabnehno people were removed from the school curb area and placed at the County Museum The Crty IA states that no items are at the County or m their records This rs hard to believe and appears to be lust another Crty "Shell Game " Page Three May 26, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga The fact that the City retains the indigenous name of "Cucamong[n]a" is evidence Numerous religious ceremonies have been conducted m Cucaznongna and North Ehwanda (Etrwanda is the name of a Canadian indigenous person that George Chaffey was an acquaintance of That is who named this portion of Cucamong[n]a as "Ehwanda" and continues to be disrespectful to the indigenous Shoshone Gabnelmo people of the land) The City has this information readily available from the Histonc Society and Chaffey House The City rs aware, but fads to disclose, that Cultural Resources have been found in the ENSP area An ancient mortaz and pestle were found and up until 1993 were relocated to the Etrwanda School on Etrwanda Avenue It was our understanding that these Cultural items of the indigenous Gabnelmo people were removed from the school curb area and placed at the County Museum The City IA states that no items aze at the County or m their records This is hard to believe and appears to be lust another City "Shell Game " The fact that the Crty retains the indigenous name of "Cucamong[n]a" rs evrdence Numerous religious ceremonies have been conducted m Cucamongna and North Etrwanda (Etrwanda is the name of a Canadian indigenous person that George Chaffey was an acquaintance of That is who named this portion of Cucamong[n]a as "Etrwanda" and continues to be disrespectful to the indigenous Shoshone Gabnelmo people of the land) The Crty has this mfonnation readily available from the Hrstonc Society and Chaffey House 2. Geology and Soils and Hazards The City Protect and others need to consult with the Conservation Soils Management Distnct Thrs agency previously expressed concerns m 1991 on the ENSP that have not been adequately addressed and mitigated for See our previous comments regarding Earthquakes, Fires and Winds The Crty has checked the wrong box The correct box m h) is "Potentially Significant Impact " The City fails to disclose that the ENSP area and Project sites of Tracy, Henderson and Richland aze subject to a "Reverse Thmst Fault" that is extremely dangerous There are known and unknown faults and fissures through the area that rn part created the globally impenled and last remaining sedge bog rn the current Habitat Preserve (See and review Crty archive video "No Room for Compromise" that includes interviews with expert scientrsts that have studied the ENSP area) The more recent "Northndge Earthquake" and it's results rs a pnme example of what is expected to occur m North Ehwanda and San Bernardino The ground does notlust shake and roll, but opens and lifts the ground upon itself The whole ENSP area has numerous "ndges" caused by the faults and Page Four May 26, 2004 Crty of Rancho Cucamonga fissures Regardless, of the nsks to human hfe and hmb (Health, Safety and General Welfare) the City approves developments m the area and developers smugly name them "Ridgev~ew Estates", "Hunter's Ridge" etc and take no responsibility or accountability for their reckless approval actions Here again, the City `jump's off a cliff because everyone else is" wrth their attitude that development is penrussible with a small setback Fault Zone The City needs to revised the ENSP and remove all development from hazardous areas throughout North Etiwanda The City identifies that the Wind conditions exist, but do nothing else The Wind Hazards and Fire Hazards combined, along with the recent fires and problems associated with water pressure verses Wind speeds, is surely another reason why no development should occur m the area More certainly, the proposed Amendments to bnng more people rnto the area with density increase should be denied 3. Land Use and Planning The City incorrectly answered c) The Annexation and Ammendments with associated development protects is m CONFLICT with the State Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) Program and Contractual Agreement for the HCP that is underway To say "No Impact" is a fraudulent statement from a local govermnent The whole ENSP azea is identified as subregion 13 by the State NCCP for Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS) communities, including RAFSS RAFSS is the razest of all CSS sub-associations and a high pnonty for conservation by CDFG and FWS Sage Council has previously submitted this information to the Crty, as has, CDFG and FWS The Crty must revise the 1991 ENSP and consult with CDFG and FWS regazdmg the NCCP and HCP The Crty and IS should have checked "Potential S~gmficant Impact" and mitigate accordingly It is of no matter that the Crty has prezoned the Project area m 1991 The City Project and other named projects aze m violation of the NCCP Act ,ESA and MBTA if they proceed As previously stated, the General Plan and Specific Plan utilize an outdated EA that is inaccurate when compared to current environmental conditions and changed circumstances EARLIER ANALYSIS CONFIRMED OUTDATED As stated previously, the "eazl~er analysis" was a decade too eazly m the ENSP The updated General Plan failed to update the Environmental Assessment (EA) using the same 1980's outdated EA as was used for the ENSP The documents the City refers to outdated and limited m data relating to current environmental conditions and changed Page Frve May 26, 2004 City of Rancho Cucamonga circumstances Sage Council and Habitat Trust have provided data and mformat~on that needs to be considered and responded to m an EIR and revised ENSP and General EIRs The City and Project developers need to consult with biology staff at the County Museum, CDFG and FWS to use updated biological data, NCCP/HCP etc Invasive Species' Threats Invasive species cost the Amencan economy upwazds of $137 billion per year The toll to the environment extends well beyond dollazs and cents According to a recent ar[rcle m the Washington Post, "nearly half of all endangered and threatened species m the United States are at nsk because of invaders that aze severely disrupting natural ecosystems " Concluding Remarks Should you have any questions concerning any of the points raised herein, please do not hesitate to contact this office Also, as before, please notify this office of any administrative or leg~slatrve heanngs, circulation of documents, or any other action or heanng related to the above-referenced City proposal or action items related thereto, pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21092 2 S rely ~~ Craig A S erman cc clients Enclosures (27 pp ) Date 13 June 2001 To Rancho Cucamonga City Planning Commission Re Comments Regarding the Rancho Etiwanda Estates Protect Cc A&J Resources, Inc ,Alhambra (Attn Ben Anderson) California Department of Fish and Game (Attn Kate Kramer) US Fish & Wildlife Service (Attn Nancy Ferguson) Cucamonga County Water District (Attn James Cline) A Statement of saentific qualifications, experience and position Biology Professor at Chaffey College Zoology and Population Biology (a field course) • Extensive and ongoing use of the North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve • Purpose Scientific training and the study of natural history and methods of sampling and measurement of biotic and abiotic features of environments to answer questions of both a descriptive and theoretical nature • I have followed the activities of the County Special Distract OS-1 Board since its reactivation in early 2001, and have attended its meetings since March B General recommendations for action on the current project proposal • I encourage the Commission to recommend the "No Protect' alternative I further encourage the Commission to send the project back to the planners and developer to redesign the plan in a manner consistent with the recommendations submitted here, as well as those of the lead agencies (the California Department of Fish and Game and the US Fish and Wildlife Service) C Specific recommendations and rationale • The project, as written, offers no suitable alternatives which satisfy the environmental considerations evidently compelled by law • If development is to occur, it is necessary that there be adequate mitigation for the impacts, both direct and indirect, as discussed below • The development of the Rancho Etiwanda Estates Project (KEEP) will have a considerable, negatroe impact upon the collective efforts to preserve RAFSS and other native habitats on the fan, both on and off-site • The biological report in the EIR (ate the page) asserts a finding of significant biological impact of the protect I concur, as do the lead agences • The site contains extensroe, high quality RAFSS, one of the most endangered plant communities on the planet, and critical to the preservation of native speaes on the fan • Two blue-line streams run through the existing habitat on the KEEP site (see USGS topographical map, Cucamonga Peak quadrangle) One Flows from the bog, and one from East Creek, both of which are part of the North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve The streams are intermittent on the surface, and flow year-around under surface soils, as evidenced by the vegetation they support The character of the vegetation is highly influenced by the effects of intermittent flooding Thus a one hundred year floodplain study is recommended to identify the hydrological flows on the site, as well as to the north and south, and to assess the effects of the protect upon those flows • It is likely that the KEEP site supports the threatened California gnatcatcher (since it has recently been sighted both there, as well as having been sighted in the in the Preserve) It is also possible that the endangered San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat occurs there as well • Given the quality and uniqueness of the habitat on the KEEP site, and its inclusion of two streams, it is ideal that the site be preserved Mitigation for the site, should it be developed, must be considerably more substantial than that which is proposed by the developer The present plan calls for 0 8 1 mitigation, some of which was evidently not threatened anyway Another Chaffey College biologist (Diana Cosand) and I have asserted that mitigation for the site's development be 3 1 Upon closer analysis of the biological and geological features of the site, and given the take of approximately 7,000 acres of habitat since the City and County entered into the Valley-wide Multi-Speaes Habitat Conservation Plan, I now concur with the lead agenaes that 5 1 mitigation is minimally appropriate The Valley-wide Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan potentially constitutes a sound effort (both from scientific and public policy perspectives) to compose a comprehensive plan to effectively preserve native biodiversity on the fan Within that context, the REE Protect should address the cumulative impacts of not only the REE development, but also the proposed Tracy, Ling Yen Mountain Temple and Coyote Canyon protects as well Theu development will fragment the habitat and interrupt gene flow between remnants That dark foreseeable future may well include many important elements of the North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve as well if the current destructive path is not halted (See attached summary and review I have prepared for you, entitled "The threat of edge effects to habitat preservation, and the necessity of effective buffer zones") I propose a set of measures that will greatly enhance the chances of maintaining the functional area of the NEHP when implemented 1 The length of the southern edge of the NEHP should be reduced Perhaps as part of the mitigation agreement, the developer might purchase the holdings on the eastern and western corners, straightening and extending the southern boundary so that it stretches from the Day Canyon Flood Control Channel to the East Etiwanda Flood Control Channel 2 Effective barriers of boulders (an expensive waste product of development sites on the fan) should be constructed, in a line extending between the flood control channels, immediately north of the power lines 3 A 1 km buffer zone to the south of the boulders barrier should be maintained The North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve (NEHP) was established as mitigation for Highway 30 Adtacent development wdl seriously compromise its biological integrity The NEHP is a rich resource for sceentific research and education Data collected by Chaffey College students and professors (Jim des Lauriers, in particular) alone extends over more than two decades (See attached Speaes lists for plants in the canyon and fan, plants in the bog, birds, and other vertebrates) The REE plan is unclear as to the water source for the project The Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD) currently extracts water from underground tunnels, including the Bee Tunnel (James Cline, CCWD, pers com , 3/15/01), which draws water that might otherwise be trapped for a time beneath the bog Vegetative changes in the bog are evident [See the attached study, entitled "A comparison of plant diversity in the Day Canyon bog (wet land)" ], but their cause(s) are not clear Water issues are huge in almost any habitat, and RAFFS is no exception, and the bog is a particular concern I therefor recommend that maps of existing water lines and tunnels, as well as extraction data over the last 20 years, be made available by the CCWD for public review and commenting in the DEIR so that we may all be better able to assess environmental impacts and adequate mitigation measures The REE Protect calls for an equestrian center Such a faality so close to the NEHP is inconsistent with habitat and wildlife conservation that is the purpose of NEHP (as per the NEHP's Management Plan) Such frequent access to the NEHP by horses would negatively alter the habitat immeasurably, by trampling, erosion, and most ominously, by the rapid introduction and spread of weeds -through horses droppings containing alfalfa, corn, oats and other grain or grass seeds that are nonnative to RAFSS habitat --and the resulting extinction of native Speaes and alteration of the fire cycle (See attached summary and review I have prepared for you, entitled "The role of horses in the introduction and spread of noxious weeds ") I hope my remarks have been helpful Feel free to contact me with for any questions, clarification, or discussicn that might be a further service Robin Ikeda Biology Department Chaffey College 5885 Haven Ave Alta Loma, CA 91737 909-941-2310 rikeda@chaffey cc ca us Z The Threat of Edge Effects to Habitat Preservation, and the Necessity of Effective Buffer Zones Robin Ikeda, Biology Professor, Chaffey College I Edge Effects A Description of the Phenomenon A General patterns of change in community structure due to habitat fragmentation (The phenomena have been thoroughly described in the literature, beginning with Diamond, 1975 and 1976, and are further explored in Keeley, 1993 ) 1 Increased extinction rates 2 Reduced speaes diversity 3 Change in speaes composition A great many of the mechanisms appearing to cause these changes occur over the boundaries' edges The effective size of a habitat fragment is reduced m proportion to the cumulative magnitude of the impacts penetrating its boundaries The phenomenon is called "edge effect " (See also Schonewald-Cox and Bayless, 1986 ) B These patterns generally intensify as a function of the following 1 Fragment size • Biodiversity rises with increase in fragment size (Andren, 1997, Hansen and Urban, 1992) • The speaes diversity of vegetation in habitat fragments decreases over time, an effect that is accentuated in smaller fragments (Alberts, et al , 1993) in K 2 Fragment isolation • Fragmentation and isolation significantly reduce the ability of habitats to sustain speaes (Weans et al , 1993) The more suitable the habitats surrounding fragments are, the more forgiving this trend is (Andren, 1994) • In an analysis of nearly 200 studies on the effects of habitat fragmentation on bird and mammal populations, Andren (1994) found that the negative impacts of fragmentation upon speaes diversity is intensified by increasing isolation • Leapfrog development has made the preservation of several, small isolated parcels with highly permeable boundaries, common in Southern California (Kelley and Rotenberry, 1993) • Soule, et al (1992) report that native plants, birds and mammals in isolated chaparral fragments are typically lost in a few decades to a century, depending on habitat size 3 The quality of the habitat in the fragment • Speaes diversity and the proportion of native speaes the habitat can sustain both rise with reduced disturbance and increased complexity of the habitat (Adams, 1994, Adams and Dove, 1989) 4 The quality of the habitat adjacent to the fragment • Increasing boundary surfaces decreases the effective size of reserves, espeaally in urban settings, where the increased human presence increases the permeability of the boundary to disturbance (Kelley and Rotenberry, 1993) 5 Fragment shape (the boundary area vs the core area) • Speaes loss in habitat fragments is accentuated by high relative shape index (roughly, surface-to-volume, Adams and Dove, 1989, Rowley, et al, 1993) 6 Disturbance rate and intensity • The diversity of bird speaes is reduced at the boundaries of habitats The speaalists generally suffer disproportionately high extinction, while generalists and invasive speaes can tolerate more disturbance So the speaes composition of communities changes as well (Rowley, et al , 1993) • Chaparral fragments in urban areas experience rapid extinctions of native bird speaes The extinction rates depend heavily on initial densities, and are accelerated in smaller fragments The speaes-area relationships in smaller fragments are lower and steeper than in undisturbed chaparral (Bolger, et al , 1991), so they are highly sensitive to further disturbances 7 Important notes One struggle biologists face is to identify what features in the characters of edges make speaes respond as described above, recognizing that much of the story will change over time and space The research in this area can't happen fast enough • The nests of migratory songbirds are preyed upon more heavily nearer the edges of their habitats (Wilcove, 1985, Andren and Angelstam, 1988) Interestingly, studies with dummy nests in disturbed chaparral fragments suffering high rates of extinction of native bird speaes experienced decreased predation (Langen, et al , 1991) • Gates and Mosher (1981) found significantly fewer nests up to 64m from the edge of a habitat whose boundary could only be distinguished vegetatively for 13m • Contrary to common belief, organisms displaced by development, migrating over the boundary of disturbance into undisturbed habitats, do not take up permanent residence there For example, Scott (1993) found that the population densities of birds in chaparral habitats adtacent to large home construction sites experienced initial surpluses, which were lost after one year II Mechamsms Causing Edge Effects m Increasingly Urbanized Areas, Resulting from Increased Human Population Pressure A Increased predation 1 Predation is generally more intense at the boundaries of habitats • Nest predation is more intense at habitat margins (Andren and Angelstam, 1988), particularly for migrant songbirds at suburban edges, where it worsens with fragmentation (Wicove, 1985) 2 The impacts of domestic, feral, and weedy species • Mesopredator populations (domestic and feral cats, dogs, bats, opossums, reccoons) all tend to rise, decreasing the densities of pollinators, ground nesting, and arboreal species (Koopowitz, et al, 1995) • Of the prey taken by suburban cats, 27% were birds, and 41 of the 47 speaes taken were native, 8% of the prey were reptiles and amphibians (Barratt, 1995) • In an English village, domestic cats were responsible for 30-50% of the sparrow mortality in a year (Churcher and Lawton, 1989), in Southern California they take K-rats as well, and threaten other sensitive species (Keeley, 1993) • Domestic cats roam more widely at night , as much as a mile (Kelly and Rotenberry, 1993) but more typically up to 900m (Barratt, 1995) Protection of sensitive nocturnal speaes requires a wider buffer zone than for diurnal species, 200m and 900m, respectively, are Barratt's recommendations 3 The presence of a top predator limits the impacts of mesopredators, and stabilizes prey densities • Coyotes generally control mesopredators and , in turn, stabilize the density of their prey populations (Kelly and Rotenberry, 1993, Crooks and Soule, 1999) B Other biological interactions over the urban interface • Supplemental food, offered or pilfered, can balloon population densities beyond the ability of the habitat to sustain them, and promote disease transmission (Koopowitz, et al , 1995) • Native and invasive generalists common in both habitats increase and outcompete native speaalists (e g , gnatcatchers and wrens, Koopowitz, et al , 1995) C Weed introduction, establishment, and proliferation 1 By adtacent landscaping (Koopowitz, et al 1995) 2 By movement through the habitat of hikers, horses, pets and vehicles • See Sorenson (1986) for a review of mechanisms of seed dispersal by adhesion • Seeds are effectivey transported into reserves on clothing, integuments, and droppings of humans, domesticated animals, and the generalist speaes traveling across the boundary • The abundance and diversity of weed speaes is higher close to trails (Benninger-Truax, et al, 1992) • Lonsdale (1999) reviewed the literature for 184 sites, and found that the number of exotic speaes in nature reserves increases with the number of visitors D Disruption of the fire cycle • The proliferation of invasive grasses shortens the fire cycle, changing the levels of available soil nutrients (Carbon and Nitrogen, in particular) and altering the structure of the ecosystem (D'Antonio and Vitousek, 1992) • Turner, et al (1989) found that the effects of disturbances, such as fires, floods, and disease, spread faster and increase in magnitude in highly fragmented landscapes Their work predicts that habitat patches will become permanently disturbed under regimes of fragmentation and disturbance, such as those increasingly experienced by RAFSS from fire and urbanization E Trampling • The vegetation structure is altered along trails of all kinds There are fewer woody and herbaceous plants and more grasses See Jordan (2000) for a nice summary and review of some of the literature F Local changes in microclimate Z • Increase in average air and soil temperatures, decrease in relative humidity, decrease in wind speed (Adams, 1994, Koopowitz, et al 1995) Decrease in soil moisture, causing a cascade of effects, including reduced seed germination, increased stress to plants, increased parasitism, and increased mortality (Rowley, et al , 1993) G The presence of trash (by blowing and dumping) • Native wildlife ingests refuse items, e g , agarette butts, gum, plastics (Koopowitz, et al , 1995, R Ikeda, personal observation), and suffers the effects Change in the nutrient composition of the soils, leading to a shift in community structure (Rowley, et al , 1993) Attraction of pest species, and inflation of their numbers (Rowley, et al , 1993) H The exposure to the noise and behavioral disruption of human presence • In general, bird activity and communication are interrupted bYloggers, hikers, children, photographers, and motor vehicles (Jordan, 2000) Nest building and success are both negatively impacted by road noise The literature examining the relationship is reviewed by Boyle and Samson (1985), and by Bennet and Zuelke (1999) This effect can persist up to a distance of 1000m from the source (Jordan, 2000) I Light pollution There is little work on this as yet, but lots of concern (e g ,Adams, 1994, Kelly and Rotenberry, 1993, and Koopowitz, et al, 1995) • Lights attract insects, and are consumed disproportionately by predators (e g ,bats) exploiting the concentrated food source Such trends mightleoparize insect populations • Animals' behaviors are likely to change given increases in ambient light, as they do during full moons J Air pollution (Ozone) • Causes reduction in plant cover (O'Leary, 1990) Reduces exchange of materials over leaves, thereby reduang productivity (Winner, 1991) and energy reserves, and decreasing growth and resistance to predators (Preston, 1986) III Buffer Zones A General importance, and particular relevance in the present example B Mechanisms to determine characteristics necessary to effectively preserve the habitat Given that exchange of materials and energy across a preserve's boundaries (edge effects) reduces the preserve's size, the challenge of landscape management is to identify and assess the variables contributing most heavily to edge effects, and the species most seriously impacted, and devise ways to uncouple them (Kelly and Rotenberry, 1993, Diamond, 1975, Schonewald-Cox and Bayless, 1986, Hansen, Rotella, Kraska, and Brown, 1999, Laurance, 1991) Using the North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve as an example Given the above considerations, it seems likely that the following measures might limit the reduction of the preserve's functional size by urban encroachment reduce the surface area of the southern perimeter • exclude shooting, dumping, motor vehicles, domestic animals, and limit human use (as per the Management Plan) maintain the area to the south of the preserve as RAFFS, forming a contiguous area of quality habitat if the southern property is to be developed • a buffer zone of at least 1000m of RAFFS, albeit disturbed, along it • rigorously enforce to restrictions listed above (second bullet) • use street and house light fixtures which emit less intense light do not build roads to the north of the development IV. Preservation and Public Policy Insofar as governments are compelled to preserve habitats by such legal measures as the Federal and State Endangered Speaes Acts, and CEQA, it is necessary to have a comprehensive plan to carry out and apply the basic research regarding edge effects and devise development plans to limit/ameliorate their effects before development (Kelly and Rotenberry, 1993) The EPA maintains a website, on which they post model ordinances to protect local resources www epa gov/owow/nps/ordinance/moll htm Lderature Cded Adams, L A 1994 Urban Wildlife Habitats Unrv of Minnesota Press Adams, L A , and L E Dove 1989 Wildlife Reserves and Corridors in the Urban Environment A Guide to Ecological Landscape Planning and Resource Conservation National Institute for Urban Wildlife Columbia, Md Alberts, A C , A D Richman, D Tran, R Sauvalot, C McCalvin, and D T Bolger 1993 Effedts of habitat fragmentation on native and exotic plants in Southern California Coastal Scrub In J E Keeley (ed) Interface Between Ecology and Land Development in California Southern California Academy of Saences, Los Angeles pp 103-110 Andren, H 1994 Effects of habitat fragmentation on birds and mammals in landscapes with different proportions of suitable habitat a review Oikos 71(3) 355-366 Andren, H , and P Angelstam 1988 Elevated predation rates as an edge effect in habitat islands experimental evidence Ecology 69(2) 544-547 Barratt, D G 1995 Prey habits and movement patterns of house cats in Canberra, Australia Matster's Thesis David Barratt is Forest Diversity Dirctorate for the Australian Nat Cons Agency the executive summary of his thesis is posted at www ncal verso com/-nsnbarratt html Bennet, K A and E Zuelke 1999 The effects of recreation on birds a literature review Delaware Natural Heritage Program Smyrna, DE 19977 Benninger-Truax, M , J L Vankat, and R L Schaefer 1992 Trail corridors as habitat and conduits for movement of plant speces in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 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369-80 Wilcove, D S 1985 Nest predation in forest tracts and the decline of migratory songbirds Ecology 66(4) 1211-1214 Winner, W W , et al 1991 Consequences of evolving resistance to air pollutants In Taylor, G E , Jr, L F Pitelka, and M Clegg (eds) Ecological Genetics and Air Pollution Springer-Verlag NY The Ecological Effects of Roads By Reed Noss, PhD Despite heightened recognition (by informed people) of the harmful effects of roads, road density continues to increase in the US and other countnes Federal, state, and local transportation departments devote huge budgets to constmction and upgrading of roads Multinational lending institutions, such as the World Bank, finance roads into pnstine rainforest, which usher m a flood of settlers who destroy both the rainforest and the indigenous cultures Public land-managing agencies build thousands of miles of roads each year to support their resource extraction actrvrties, at a net cost to the taxpayer The US Forest Service alone plans to build or reconstruct almost 600,000 miles of roads m the next 50 years Most public agencies disregard the ecological impacts of roads, and attempt to justify timber roads as benefiting recreation and wildlife management Even when a land manager recognises the desirability of closing roads, he or she usually contends that such closures would be unacceptable to the public This article will review some ecological effects of roads, with emphasis on impacts to wildlife (broadly defined) My concern is with all roads, from pnmitive logging roads to Four-lane highways Although the effects of different types of roads vary, virtually all are bad, and the net effect of all roads is nothing short of catastrophic The technical literature that pertains to this topic is vast, and an entire book would be needed to summanse rt adequately Consider this only an introduction, or an "executive summary" of a massive tragedy Direct effects, such as flattened fauna, are easy to see In contrast, many indirect effects of roads are cumulative and involve changes m community structure and ecological processes that are not well understood Yet, these long-term effects signal a detenoration in ecosystems that far surpasses in importance the visual and olfactory insult to us of a bloated deer by the roadside Direct Effects Roadkills The above statement notwithstanding, roadkill can have a significant impact on wildlife populations The Humane Society of the US and the Urban Wildlife Research Centre have amved at a conservative figure of one million animals killed each day on highways m the United States When I-75 was completed through a mayor deer wmtenng area m northern Michigan, deer road mortality increased by 500% In Pennsylvania, 26,180 deer and 90 bears were killed by vehicles m 1985 These statistics do not account for animals that crawl off the road to die after being hit Also, roadkill statistics are mvanably biased toward mammals, against reptiles, amphibians, and probably birds, and do not include invertebrates at all (who wants to count the insects smashed on windshields and gnlls~) Vehicles on high-speed highways pose the greatest threat to wildlife Unpaved roads, particulazly when "unimproved", aze less dangerous Roadkill usually increases with volume of traffic In one Texas study, however, mortality was greatest on roads with intermediate volumes, presumably because higher-volume roads had wider nghts-of--way that allowed better visibility for animals and dnvers alike Increases m traffic volume do result m more collisions on any given road, and m our profligate society more people means more cars on virtually every road Flonda is a rapidly developing state with more than 1000 new human residents each day and over 50 million tounsts annually Pnmary and interstate highway mileage has increased by 4 6 miles per day for the last 50 years Hence rt is no surpnse that roadkills aze the leading known cause of death for all large mammals except White-tailed Deer Roadkills of Flonda Black Bear, a subspecies listed as threatened by the state, have been nsing sharply in recent yeazs, from 2-3 per year in the 1970s to 44 in 1989 Many of the beazs are killed on roads through public lands, m particulaz the Ocala National Forest Seventeen Flonda Panthers, one of the most endangered subspecies of mammals m the world, are known to have been killed on roads since 1972 Since 1981, 65% of documented Flonda Panther deaths have been roadkills, and the population of only about twenty individuals is unlikely to be able to sustain this pressure An average of 41 Key Deer, a species listed as Endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, were killed on roads yearly from 1980 through 1986, and 57 were killed m 1987 Roadkill is also the leading cause of mortality for the Amencan Crocodile, also an Endangered species, m south Flonda The Flonda Scrub Jay, a Threatened species, has been found to suffer considerable mortality from collision with vehicles, and researchers have concluded that these birds cannot maintain stable populations along roads with considerable high-speed traffic Snakes aze particularly vulnerable to roadkill, as the wane asphalt attracts them, yet their carcasses are seldom talked Herpetologists have noted dramatic declines of snakes m Paynes Prame State Preserve neaz Gainesville, Flonda, which is crossed by two four-lane highways This preserve was once legendary for its diversity and density of snakes, but no more Similarly, a study of south Flonda herpetofauna by Wilson and Porras attnbuted declines m many snakes to the increasing road traffic m that region Roadkill is a classic death-trap phenomenon Animals aze attracted to roads for a vanety of reasons, often to their demise Snakes and other ectotherms go there to bask, some birds use roadside gravel to aid their digestion of seeds, mammals go to eat de-icing salts, deer and other browsing herbivores are attracted to the dense vegetatron of roadside edge, rodents proliferate in the artificial grasslands of road verges, and many lazge mammals find roads to be efficient travelways Songbirds come to dustbathe on dirt roads, where they aze vulnerable to vehicles as well as predators Vultures, Crows, Coyotes, Raccoons, and other scavengers seek out roadkills, often to become roadkills themselves 2 Road Aversion and other Behavioural Modifications Not all animals are attracted to roads Some have learned that roads bnng unpleasant things, such as people with guns Species that show road aversion exh~brt decreasing densities towazd roads Vanous studies report that Turkey, White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Mountain Lions, Gnzzly Bear, and Black Bear avoid roads When these animals are disturbed by vehicles, they waste valuable energy m flight Other studies show conflicting results, which usually can be explained by differences m road use Certain bird species also have been found to avoid roads, or the forest edges associated with roads In the Netherlands, researchers found some bird species to be displaced up to 2000 meters from busy highways The Amencan Elk ~s one of the best-studied species with respect to road aversion Elk avoidance of roads is clearly a learned response (they do not avoid natural edges), and ~s related to traffic volume and hunting pressure In western Montana, Jack Lyon found that Elk avoid azeas within 1/4 - 1/2 mile of roads, depending on traffic, road quality, and the density of cover near the road According to work by Jack Thomas rn Oregon, a road density of one mile per squaze mile of land results m a 25% reduction m habitat use by Elk, two miles of road per squaze mile can cut Elk habitat use by half As road density increases to six miles of road per square mile, Elk and Mule Deer habitat use falls to zero Elk m some areas have learned that roads aze dangerous only m the hunting season, and do not show road aversion m other seasons Other studies suggest that Elk avoid open roads, but not closed roads Where hunting pressure ~s high however, even closed roads maybe avoided because so many hunters walk them Gnzzly Bears also maybe displaced by roads In Bntish Columba, Gnzzhes were found to avoid azeas wrthin 1/2 mile of roads A study m the Cabinet Mountains of northwestern Montana detennmed that the mean distance of Gnzzly radio-telemetry signals from open roads (2467 m) was significantly greater than the mean distance from closed roads (740 m) Other studies have found that Gnzzhes avoid azeas neaz roads, especially by day, even when preferred habitat and forage aze located there This is particularly alarming, because m Yellowstone National Park, which has the second lazgest Gnzzly population m the lower 48, roads and developments are situated m the most productive Gnzzly Bear habitat Natural movements of Gnzzly Bears may also be deflected byroads, as Chuck Jonkel has documented m Montana In other cases, however, Gnzzhes may use roads as travelways, part~culazly when they find off-road travel difficult due to dense brush or logging slash Gnzzhes have also learned to exploit the hastened growth of forage plants neaz roads m spnng Similarly, the abundance of soft mast such as Pokeberry and Blackberry along road edges attracts Appalachian Black Beazs m summer Any advantages associated with roads for either bear species are outweighed by the increase m sometimes fatal (usually for the bear, unfortunately) encounters with humans Wild animals can become habituated to roads Thirty yeazs ago, for example, bears m Yellowstone, the Great Smokes, and other parks often sat along the roadsides and prcmc areas waiting for handouts from tounsts When parks disallowed handouts and relocated habituated hears, the attraction subsided In any area where animals aze exposed to 3 frequent human activity, habituation can be expected This is not necessanly a desirable response, however Although animals that are attracted to roads and vehicles do not waste energy reserves in flight response, some of them become aggressive toward people Aggressive behaviour of habituated animals has been noted m bears, Mule Deer, Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Bison, and other species Conflicts occur most often when humans approach animals closely in order to feed or photograph them A few yeazs ago in the Smoky Mountains, a bear reportedly chomped on a baby's face when a pazent held it close for a kissing photo -the baby's cheek had been smeazed with honey Such encounters usually result in relocation or killing of the "problem" animals, though the real problem is human stupidity Studies of Gnzzly Bears m Montana and Bntish Columbia have found that bears habituated to human activity especially moving vehicles, aze more vulnerable to legal and illegal shooting Fragmentation and Isolation of Populations Some species of animals simply refuse to cross bamers as wide as a road For these species, a road effectively cuts the population in half A network of roads fragments the population further The remaining small populations are then vulnerable to all the problems associated with ranty genetic detenoration from inbreeding and random dnft m gene frequencies, environmental catastrophes, fluctuations m habitat conditions, and demographic stochasticity (i e ,chance vanation m age and sex ratios) Thus, roads conrtnbute to what many conservation biologists consider the major threat to biological diversity habitat fragmentation Such fragmentation maybe especially ominous m the face of rapid climate change If organisms aze prevented from migrating to track shifting climatic conditions, and cannot adapt quickly enough because of limited genetic vanation, then extinction is inevitable In one of the first studies on habitat isolation by roads, D J Oxley and co-workers m southeastern Ontano and Quebec found that small forest mammals such as the Eastern Ctupmunk, Grey Sgmrrel, and White-footed Mouse razely ventured onto road surfaces when the distance between forest margins (road cleazance) exceeded 20 meters The authors suggested that divided highways with a clearance of 90 meters or more maybe as effective bamers to the dispersal of small mammals as water bodies twice as wide Eazher work m Afnca had shown that tortoises, and young Ostnch, Wart hogs, and Afncan Elephants, had difficulty crossing roads with steep embankments In Germany, Mader found that several species of woodland carabid beetles and two species of forest- dwelling mice razely or never crossed two-lane roads Even a small, unpaved forest road closed to public traffic constituted a bamer All of these animals were physically capable of crossing roads but appeared to be psychologically constrained from ventunng into such openings In Ontano, Memam and co-workers found that narrow gravel roads were "quantitative bamers" to White-footed Mice m forest fragments, many fewer mice crossed roads than moved an equal distance m the forest alongside roads expect that the bamer effect of roads would be less severe in more open habitats, where the contrast between the road and adJoimng habitat is less Yet, a study by Garland and Bradley of the effects of a four-lane highway on rodents in the MoJave Desert found that 4 rodents almost never crossed the road Of eight species captured, marked, and recaptured, only an adult male Antelope Ground Squirrel crossed the entue highway No roadkills were observed, suggesting that few rodents ever ventured onto the highway Animals faz more mobile than rodents and beetles may hesitate to cross roads In the Southern Appalachians, Brody and Pelton found that radio-collared Black Bears almost never crossed an interstate highway In general, the frequency at which bears crossed roads vaned inversely with traffic volume Beazs appeazed to react to increasing road densities by sh2ftmg their home ranges to areas of lower road density The power of flight may not ovemde the bamer effect of roads for some bird species Many tropical forest birds are known to be averse to crossing water gaps no wider than a highway Further research is needed to determine if these species react to road cleanngs as they do to water gaps Thus, populations of many animal species divided by a heavily travelled road may be dust as isolated from one another as if they were separated by many miles of barren urban or agncultural land Larry Hams and Peter Gallagher, venting m a recent Defenders of Wrldhfe publication on habitat comdors ("Preserving Communities & Comdors" available from Defenders, 1244 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, $10 each), put the road fragmentation problem into proper perspective "Consider this tnple Ieopardy At the same rime that development reduces the total amount of habitat, squeezing remammg wildlife into smaller and more isolated patches, the high-speed traffic of lazger and wider highways ehmmates more and more of the remammg populations " To the extent that vanous plant species depend on road-averse animals for dispersal, roads fragment plant populations as well Pollution Pollution from roads begins with construction An immediate impact is noise from construction equipment, and noise remains a problem along highways with heavy traffic Animals respond to noise pollution by altenng activity patterns, and with an increase m heart rate and production of stress hormones Sometimes animals become habituated to increased nose levels, and apparently resume normal activity But buds and other wrldhfe that communicate by auditory signals maybe at a disadvantage neaz roads Highway noise can also disrupt temtory establishment and defence A study by Andrew Barrass found that toads and tree frogs showed abnormal reproductive behaviour m response to highway noise Vehicles emit a vanety of pollutants, including heavy metals, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, all of which may have senous cumulative effects Combustion of gasoline containing tetraethyl lead, and wear of fires contammg lead oxide, result m lead contamination of roadsides Although unleaded gasoline now accounts for more than half of all gasoline used m the US, lead persists m soils and the food web for long penods In Kansas, lead levels m roadside sorls and vegetation m the early 1980s were two to three times greater than from near roads with similar traffic volumes m 1973 and 1974, when the use of unleaded gasolrne was 42% lower Many studies have documented mcreasmg levels of lead m plants with proximity to roads, and with increases m traffic volume Plant roots take up lead from the sorl, and leaves take rt up from contaminated arr or from partrculate matter on the leaf surface This lead moves up the Food charn, with sometrmes severe toxrc effects on animals, including reproductive rmparnnent, renal abnonnahties, and increased mortality rates Food chazn effects can switch between aquatic and terrestnal pathways Lead concentrations m tadpoles living near hrghways can be high enough to cause physiological and reproductive rmpaznnent m birds and mammals that prey on tadpoles Less rs known about the effects of other heavy metals, such as zinc, cadmium, and nickel Motor on and trres contain zinc and cadmium, motor orl and gasoline contain nickel These metals, tike lead, have been found to increase with proximity to roads, and with mcreasmg traffic volume and decreasing sorl depth Earthworms have been found to accumulate all these metals, m concentrations high enough to krll earthworm-eating animals These roadside contaminants can be can•red far from roads by wind and water lead contamination has been noted up to 100 miles from the nearest metropolitan area The maintenance of roads and roadsides also introduces a vanety of pollutants into roadside ecosystems Amencans tike their roads free of rce and dust, and their roadsides free of weeds The effects of herbrcrdes on wrldlrfe and ecosystems have been poorly studred, but anyone who has wrtnessed the destruction of wrld flowers and other plants along roadsides (even through parks) for the sake of tidiness has cause to complain Highway de-rang programs are notonous sources of saline pollution In the early 1970s, rt was estimated that 9-10 million tons of sodrum chlonde, 11 million tons of abrasives, and 30,000 tons of calcrum chlonde were used m the US each year for highway de-icing As noted above, many animals are attracted to this salt and end up as roadkrlls or at least get a dose of the salt's toxic additives, including cyanide compounds Draznage of salt- laden water from roads into aquatic ecosystems may stimulate growth ofblue-green algae, the chlonde concentration of mayor water bodres near urban areas has been found to increase by as much as 500% Furthermore, sodrum and calcium ion exchange with mercury releases toxrc mercury into these Systems The cyanide ions from rust-rnhrbrtmg addrtrves are extremely toxic to fish In many Waal areas, waste oil from crankcases rs sprayed onto unpaved roads for dust control A 1974 study estimated that some 100 mrlhon gallons of waste oil are sprayed on dirt roads rn the US each year Only about 1% of this orl remazns rn the top rnch of a road surface Much of rt reaches water bodres, where rt coats the surface, limiting oxygen exchange and sunlight penetration and having toxic effects on aquatic organrsms 6 Impacts on Terrestrial Habitats The impacts of roads on terrestrial ecosystems include direct habitat loss, facilitated invasion of weeds, pests, and pathogens, many of which are exotic (alien), and a variety of edge effects Roads themselves essentially preempt wildlife habitat A 1974 report by the Council on Environmental Quality estimated that one mile of interstate highway consumes up to 48 acres of habitat Logging roads result m the clearing of about 50 acres for each square mile of commercial forest (i e , 10 acres are deforested for every mile of road, and each squaze mile of forest averages 5 miles of road) Road construction also kills animals and plants directly, and may limit long-term site productivity of roadsides by exposing low nutrient subsoils, reducing soil water holding capacity, and compacting surface materials It also makes slopes more vulnerable to landslides and erosion, which m turn remove additional ten•estnal wrldhfe habitat and degrade aquatic habitats Some specres thrive on roadsides, but most of these aze weedy species In the Great Basrn, rabbit brush is usually more abundant and vigorous along hazd-surfaced roads than anywhere else, because it takes advantage of the runoff water channelled to the shoulders, Although certainly attractive, the common rabbit brush species are m no danger of decline, as they invade disturbed areas such as abandoned farmsteads and fence rows, and aze considered an indicator of overgrazing In the Molave Desert, Creosote Bush is another abundant species that opportunistically exploits the increased moisture levels along roadsides Many of the weedy plants that dominate and disperse along roadsides aze exotics In some cases, these species spread from roadsides into adjacent native communities In much of the west, Spotted Knapweed has become a serious agricultural pest This Eurasian weed invades native communities from roadsides, as does the noxious Tansy Ragwort In Florida, a state plagued by exotic plants, one of the biggest offenders is Brazilian Pepper This tall, fast-growing shrub readily colonises roadside habitats When soil m adjacent native habitats ~s disturbed by off-road vehicles, Brazrhan Pepper invades Invasion by Brazilian Pepper and other roadside exotics rs becoming a serious problem m the Atlantic coastal scrubs of south Florida, communities endemic to Florida and containing many rare species Another invasive exotic, Melaleuca, is expanding from roadsides and dominating south Florida wetlands In southwest Oregon and northwest Cahfomia, an apparently introduced root-rot fungus is spreading from logging roads and eliminating populations of the endemic Port Orford Cedaz Opportunistic animal species also may benefit from roads Grassland rodents, for example, sometimes extend their ranges by dispersing along highway verges In 1941, L M Huey documented a range extension of pocket gophers along a new road m the and Southwest Meadow voles have been found to colonise new azeas by dispersing along the grassy rights-of--way (ROWS) of interstate highways Roads also facilitate dispersal of pra~ne dogs In 1983, Adams and Geis reported that more species of rodents maybe found m highway ROWS than m adjacent habitats, though several species avoid ROW habitat Birds associated with grassland or edge habitat, such as the European Stazlmg, Brewer's and Red-winged Blackbirds, Brown-headed Cowbird, Indigo Bunting, Whrte- 7 throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow, and Killdeer, all have been found to increase m abundance near roads Cliff and Bam Swallows, Starlings, House Sparrows, and Rock Doves (the latter three aze exotic species m North Amenca) often nest and roost m highway bndges Many species of birds and mammals feed on roadkill camon Some people clam that increases m grassland, edge, and other opportunistic species near roads constitute a benefit of roads But increased density neaz roads may not be favourable for the animals involved, tf the road exposes them to }uglier mortality from heavy metal poisoning or collision with vehicles In this sense, a road can be an "ecological trap" and a "mortality sink" for animal populations Furthermore, the species that may benefit from roads are pnmanly those that tolerate or even thnve on human disturbance of natural landscapes, and therefore do not need attention from conservationists (except occasional control) Many of these weedy species are exotic, and have detnmental effects on native species Edge effects, once considered favourable for wildlife because many game species (e g , White-tailed Deer, Eastern Cottontail, Northern Bobwhite) aze edge-adapted, are now seen as one of the most harmful consequences of habitat fragmentarion Especially when it cuts through an intact forest, a road introduces a long swath of edge habitat Forest edge ~s not a line, but rather a zone of influence that vanes m width depending on what is measured Changes m m~crochmate, increased blowdowns, and other impacts on vegetation may extend 2-3 tree-heights into aclosed-canopy forest Shade-intolerant plants, many of them exotic weeds, colonise the edge and gradually invade openings m the forest mtenor Dan Janzen found weedy plant species invading treefall gaps m a Costa Rican forest up to 5 kilometers from the forest edge Changes m vegetatron structure and composition from edge effects can be more persistent than effects of clearcutting, from which at least some forest types will eventually recover, rf left alone The Brown-headed Cowbird, ongmally abundant m the Great Plains but now throughout most of North Amenca because of forest fragmentation, is known to penetrate forests at least 200 meters from edge The cowbird is a brood pazas~te that lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species and can s~gmficantly reduce the reproducrive success of its hosts Forest birds, most of which did not evolve with the cowbird and are not well adapted to Rs pazasihsm, may show senous declines m areas where cowbirds have become common In addition, many opportunistic nest predators, such as lays, crows, Raccoons, and Opossums, are common m roadside envrroninents (partially because of supplemental food m the form of camon) and often concentrate their predatory actrvrties near edges Increases m nest predation from these opportunists can extend up to 600 meters from an edge) as shown by David Wilcove using artificial nest expenments A narow logging road with no maintarned verge would not be expected to generate substantial edge effects, particularly rf surounded by a tall forest canopy In this sense, the road would not differ much from hiking trail (even trails create some edge effects, however, such as invasion of weedy plants caused by pant-legs dispersal) As forest roads are "improved," road clearance increases and allows more penetration of sunlight and wind Edge species are then attracted to these openings Two-lane roads with maintained 8 nghts-of--way and all interstate highways aze lined by edge habitat A forest cnss-crossed by improved roads maybe largely edge habitat, and its value for conservation of native flora and fauna diminished accordingly Impacts on Hydrology and Aquatic Habitats Road construction alters the hydrology of watersheds through changes m water quantity and quality, stream channel morphology, and ground water levels Paved roads increase the amount of impervious surface m a watershed, resulting m substantial increases m peak runoff and storm discharges That usually means flooding downstream Reduced evapo-transpiration within road nghts-of--way may also result m increased runoff and streamflows However, increases in streamflows in forested watersheds aze not usually significant unless 15% or more of the forest cover is removed by road construction and associated activities such as logging When a road bed is raised above the surrounding land surface, as is normally the case, rt will act as a dam and alter surface sheet flow patterns, restricting the amount of water reaching downstream azeas Mike Duever and co-workers found this to be a significant problem m the Big Cypress Everglades ecosystem of South Florida Ditches dug for road drainage often drain adjacent wetlands as well The US Fish and Wildlife Service, in 1962, estimated that 99,292 acres of wetlands m western Minnesota had been drained as a result of highway construction This drainage occurred at a rate of 2 33, 2 62, and 4 10 acres of wetland per mile of road for state and federal, county, and township highways, respectively Roads concentrate surface water flows, which m turn increases erosion Megahan and Kidd, m 1972, found that erosion from logging roads m Idaho was 220 times greater than erosion from undisturbed sites Logging roads used by more than 16 trucks per day may produce 130 times more sediment than do roads used only by passenger cars Incision of a slope by roadcuts m mountainous azeas may intercept subsurface flow zones, converting subsurface flow to surface flow and increasing streamflow rates Water tables are almost always lowered m the vicinity of a road Where a road crosses a stream, engineers usually divert, channehse, or otherwise alter the stream Culverts and bridges alter flow pattems and can restrict a passage offish Channelization removes natural diverse substrate materials, increases sediment loads, creates a shifting bed load inimical tobottom-dwelling organisms, simplifies current patterns, lowers the stream channel and drains adjacent wetlands, reduces the stability of banks, and exacerbates downstream flooding The impacts of roads on fish and fisheries have long concerned biologists Increased erosion of terrestrial surfaces almost mevrtably results m increased sedimentation of streams and other water bodies Even the best designed roads produce sediment, and unpaved roads continue to produce sediment for as long as they remain unvegetated A divided highway requiring exposure of 10 to 35 acres per mile during construction produces as much as 3000 tons of sediment per mile In a study of the Scott Run Basin m Virginia, Guy and Ferguson found that highway construction contributed 85% of the sediment within the basin The yield was 10 times that normally expected from cultivated 9 land, 200 rimes that from grasslands, and 2000 times that from forest land Studies m northwestern California show that about 40% of total sediment is denved from roads and 60% from logged areas Much of the sedimentation associated with roads occurs dunng mass movements (~ e ,landslides) rather than chronic surface erosion Roads dramatically increase the frequency of landslides and debns flows Studies m Oregon have found that roads tugger up to 130 times more debns torrents than intact forest Increased sediment loads m streams have been implicated m fish declines m many areas A 1959 study on a Montana stream, reported by Leedy m 1975, found a 94% reduction m numbers and weight m large game fish due to sedimentation from roads Salmomds are especially vulnerable to sedimentation because they lay their eggs in gravel and small rubble with water flow sufficient to maintain oxygen supply Fme sediments may cement spawning gravels, impeding the construction of redds Increases m fine sediments also reduce the availability of oxygen to eggs and increase embryo mortality Stowell and co- workers reported that deposition of 25% fine sediments m spawning rubble or gravel reduces fry emergence by 50% Sedimentation also has negative effects on the invertebrate food supply of many fish Furthermore, destruction of npanan vegetation by road construction results in higher water temperatures, w}uch reduces dissolved oxygen concentrations and increases fish oxygen demands (a "double whammy") If the fishing public was adequately infonned of the negative effects of roads on fishenes, perhaps all but the laziest would demand that most roads on public lands be closed and revegetated~ Indirect Effects Access The most insidious of all effects of roads is the access they provide to humans and their tools of destruction Let's face it, the vast malonty of humans do not know how to behave in natural environments Fearful of experiencing Nature on its own tenns, they bung along their chainsaws, ATVs, guns, dogs and ghetto blasters They harrass virtually every creature they meet, and leave their mark on every place they visit The more inaccessible we can keep our remaining wild aeeas to these cretins, the safer and healthier these azeas will be Those humans who respect the land aze willing to walk long distances If this is an "elitist" attitude, so be it, the health of the land demands restncrions on human access and behaviour Many animal species decline with increasing road density precisely because roads bung humans with guns For many lazge mammals, road aversion is not related to any intrinsic qualities of the road, but rather to their learned association of roads with danger In other Cases, mammals may continue to use roads because they provide convenient travelways or food supply, but aze unable to maintain populations where road densities are high because of the mortality they suffer from legal or illegal hunting, or roadkill 10 An histoncal study by Richard Thiel m northern Wisconsin, supplemented by modem radio-telemetry, showed that road density was the best predictor of Grey Wolf habitat suitability As road density increased m the study area, the Wolf population declined Wolves failed to survive when road densities exceeded 93 mrle per square mile (58 km per square km) Similar studies m Michigan and Ontano by Jensen and co-workers, and m Minnesota by Mech and co-workers, found a virtually identical threshold level for the occurrence of Wolves Roads themselves do not deter Wolves In fact, Wolves often use roads for easy travel or to prey on the edge-adapted White-tailed Deer But roads provide access to people who shoot, snare, trap, or otherwise harass wolves David Mech found that over half of all known Wolf mortality was caused by humans, despite the "protection" of the Endangered Species Act Many other large mammal species have been found to decline with increasing road access The Flonda Panther once ranged throughout the Southeast, from South Carolina through southern Tennessee into Arkansas, Louisiana and extreme eastern Texas It is now restncted to south Flonda, an area of poor deer and Panther habitat, but the last large roadless azea available m its range Problems associated with roads - roadkill, development, and illegal shooting -are now dnvmg rt to extinction A population viability analysis has determined an 85% probability of extraction m 25 years, and a mean rime to extinction of 20 yeazs Proposed management mtervenhons still yield 75% to 99% probabilities of extinction within 100 years Recently, Seminole Chief James Billie shot a Panther with a shotgun from his pickup truck m the Big Cypress Swamp, ate it, and claimed this murder was a native religious ntual Billie eventually won his case, not on religious grounds, but because taxonomists could not prove beyond all reasonable doubt that the skull found in Brllie's possession was that of a Flonda Panther, Fehs concolor subspecies coryi (the vanous subspecies of Cougaz drffer tittle from one another m morphology) Biologists agree that the only hope for the Panther is reestablishment of populations elsewhere within its histonc range But is there anywhere with low enough road density to be safes The best opportunity seems to be the 1 2 million acres in and around Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge m southern Georgia and Osceola National Forest in north Flonda, recently connected by purchase of Pinhook Swamp and its transfer to the Forest Service Expenmenters testing the feasibility of Panther remtroduchon m this area released 5 neutered and radio-collared Texas Cougars, a subspecies closely related to F c coryi, into this habitat Wrthrn a month, one cat died of unknown causes Two more cats were killed by hunts soon thereafter The final two cats discovered livestock (a goat pasture and an exotic game reserve), and were removed from the wild This setback in the Panther remtroduchon program demonstrates that even one of the wildest areas m the Southeast is still far too human-accessrble for Panthers to survive Except for the wettest part of the Okefenokee Swamp, the poorest Panther habitat, the area is addled with roads and swanning with gun-toting "Crackers" and their hounds Other large mammals that suffer from road access include Cougars (western version of Fc) and Gnzzly Beazs A radro-telemetry study m Anzona and Utah, by Van Dyke and 11 co-workers, found that Cougars avoided roads (especially paved and rmproved dirt roads) whenever possible, and established home ranges m azeas with the lowest road densities In southeastern British Columbia, McLellan and Mace found that a disproportionate amount of Gnzzly Bear mortality occurred near roads Of 11 known deaths, 7 bears were definitely shot and another 3 were probably shot from roads Dood and co-workers found that 32% of all hunting mortality and 48% of all non-hunting mortality of Grizzlies m Montana occurred within one mile of a road Kmck and Kasworm recently found that illegal shooting was the primary cause of death for Grizzlies m the Sellnrk and Cabmet- Yaak ecosystems, and concluded that the ability of regions to maintarn viable populations of Gnzzly Bears is related to road density and human access Road access imperils Black Beazs, too In the Southern Appalachians, Mike Pelton has estimated that bears cannot maintain viable populations when road density exceeds 8 miles of road per squaze mile Later studies found that the situation rs more complicated, and is related to traffic volume and other road use factors The primary effect of roads on bears m the Southern Appalachrans rs to expose them to increased hunting Hunting with the aid of framed hounds is the mayor source of mortality for bears m this region, including within National Pazks and other sanctuaries, and is encouraged by the trade m beaz gall bladders to the Oriental mazket The problem of road access and overhunting is often attributed to inadequacies of human ethics and law enforcement, rather than to any effect of the roads themselves But as R~chazd Thiel pointed out, m drscussmg the Grey Wolf m northern Wisconsin, "Ultimately, the survival of wolves will depend on a change m human attitudes Until then road densities are important m determining whether an area can sustain a viable population of wolves " We may have to wart a long time before attitudes towazd Nature improve, but roads can be closed today Other consequences of road access include over collecting of rare plants (e g ,cacti, orchids, and ginseng) and animals (e g ,snakes for the pet trade), the removal of snags near roadsides by firewood cutters, and increased frequency of fire rgnrtions Removal of snags eliminates habitat for the many cavity-nesting and roosting birds and mammals In the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon and Washington, for example, 39 bird and 23 mammal species use snags for nesting or shelter Woodpeckers aze among the cavity- nesting brrds known to be critically important m dampening forest insect outbreak Thus, snag removal along roadsides is an anthropogemc edge effect that may have far-reaching effects on entire ecosystems Humans aze suspected to cause at least 90% of wildfires m the US, over half of which begin along roads In 1941, Shaw and co-workers reported 78% of all anthropogemc fires occurred w~thm 265 feet of a road In New Jersey, the origins of 75% of all forest fires were traced to roadsides Although fire is a natural process wrth beneficial effects on many ecosystems, natural fires and anthropogemc fires drffer m many ways One important difference is frequency, anthropogemc fires may occur more frequently than the natural fire return interval for a given ecosystem type Another rmportant difference is seasonality In Florida, for example, most anttiopogemc fires occur m winter, whereas 12 natural lightning fires occur in late spring and summer Research in longleaf Pine- Wiregrass communities, which under natural conditions experience low-intensity ground fires at 2 to 5 year intervals, has determined that summer fires promote higher herbaceous plant diversity and flowering Winter fires caused by humans tend to promote monotonous, shrub-dominated (eg saw palmetto) communities It is a curious contradiction that the US forest service often~ustifies high road densities as necessary to provide fire control, when in fact most fires begin along roads Of the disturbances promoted by road access, perhaps the most devastating is development Highways introduce pressures for commercial development of nearby land Highway interchanges inevitably become nodes of ugly commercialism Arterial streets encourage commercial strip development, and new rural and suburban roads bung in commercial, industrial, and residential development Internationally funded road-building in Third World countries introduces hordes of immigrants, who quickly cut and bum the native forest In Brazilian Amazonia, Philip Fearnside reported that road development funded by the World Bank facilitates the entry of settlers whose land claims (established by clearing the forest) Iustify building more roads Thus, roads and deforestation interact in a positive feedback relationship Roads bung settlement and development, which in turn call for more roads Cumulative Effects So far, this article has discussed effects of roads mostly m isolation from one another Indeed, almost all research on road problems has looked at one factor at a time, be it lead pollution, roadkill, edge effects, or access In real ecosystems, however, these factors interact in complex ways, with long-term effects at several levels of biological organisation To illustrate the complexity of possible impacts, consider this scenano A network of roads is built into prime Grey Wolf habitat m northern hardwoods forest Hunters flock into the area, depressing the Wolf population. Some Wolves aze killed by vehicles Eventually, the Wolf becomes extinct m this region In the absence of Wolf predation, and with the abundance of brushy roadside edge habitat, the White-tailed Deer population explodes Fires started by humans along roadsides create even more deer habitat Hunters and vehicles take some deer, but they cannot keep up The burgeoning deer population overbrowses the forest eliminating regeneration of favoured Eastern Hemlock, Arbor Vitae, Canada Yew, and a number of rare herbaceous plants As a result, the floristic composition and vegetation structure of the forest gradually change With reduced understory density due to heavy browsing, many warblers and other forest songbirds undergo serious declines With Wolves gone, opportunistic medium-sized mammals ("mesopredators") such as Opossums and Raccoons increase m abundance and feed on the eggs and nestlings of songbirds, many of which nest on or near the ground, further depressing their numbers Brown-headed Cowbirds parasitise these beleaguered songbirds witlnn 200 meters or so of road edges Cutting of snags for firewood along the roadsides decimates cavity-nesting bird populations Populations of insect pests now cycle with greater amplitude, resulting m massive defoliation The roads also bring m 13 developers, who create new residential complexes, and still more roads Roadside pollutants from increased traffic levels poison the food chain The ongmal forest ecosystem has been irretnevably destroyed This scenaro is fict~t~ous, but every part of ~t has been documented somewhere Because many of the animal species most sensitive to roads are large predators, we can expect a cascade of secondary extinctions when these specres are ehmmated or greatly reduced Recent research confirms that top predators are often "keystone species", upon which the diversity of a large part of the community depends When top predators are ehmmated, such as through roadk~ll or because of increased access to hunters, opportunistic mesopredators increase m abundance, leading to declines of many songbirds and ground- dwelhng reptiles and amph~b~ans In the tropics, predator removal can lead to an increased abundance of mammals that eat lazge-seeded plants, which m turn may result m changes m plant community composrt~on and drversrty (see John Terborgh's article, "The Big Things that Run the World", repnnted m Earth Frrst~, 8-89) Other keystone species maybe s~mrlazly vulnerable to roads The Gopher Tortoise of the southeastern US, for example, digs burrows up to 30 feet long and 15 feet deep By a recent count, 362 species of commensal invertebrates and vertebrates have been found m its burrows, and many of them can ]rve nowhere else Yet, the slow-moving Gopher Tortoise rs extremely vulnerable to roadk~ll on the busy hrghways of this high growth region Roads also provide access to developers and poachers, the tortoise's biggest enemies But the effects of roads on Gopher Tortoises can be more subtle Good Gopher Tortoise habitat ~s longleaf Pme-Wiregrass, which requires frequent summer fires to maintain its open structure Although, as drscussed above, many fires are ignited along roadsides, the net effect of roads on this habrat has been to stop the spread of fires that once covered azeas the srze of several counties Those roadside fires that do rgnrte are mostly winter burns, which aze less effective m controlling shrub invasion As shrubs, oaks, and other hardwoods overtake this ecosystem, they shade out the herbaceous plants upon which the herbivorous Gopher Tortoise depends The net, cumulative effect of roads is to drmmrsh the native drversrty of ecosystems everywhere Habitats m many different places around the would aze invaded by vrrtually the same set of cosmopolitan weeds Regions gradually are homogenised -they lose their "character" Every place of srm~laz climate begins to look the same and most ecosystems are incomplete and missing the apex of the food chain The end result ~s an impovenshment of global b~odrversity 14 What Can Be Done? Mitigation The traditional response of public agencies to road -wrldhfe conflicts, m those raze instances when they do respond, is "mitigation," r e ,build the road but design it so as to minimise its unpacts For example, barren roadsides can be planted and stabilised by wire netting m order to reduce erosion, landslides, and sedimentation of streams Stream culverts can be designed to minimise disruption of flow and bed morphology New roads can be located, and existing roads relocated, outside of cntical wrldhfe habitats (such as moist meadows, shrub fields, npanan zones, and other Gnzzly Beaz feeding areas) Speed bumps and warning signs can be installed to slow down motonsts and reduce roadkill Reflective mirrors along roadsides and hood-mounted ultrasonic whistles are devices intended to wain animals of approaching death-machines, but are still of unproven benefit Road nghts-of--way can be managed to maximise their potential as native wrldhfe habitat and dispersal comdors If wide swaths ofold-growth longleaf Pines are maintained along highway ROWs in the Southeast for example, they may serve to connect isolated Red- cockaded Woodpecker populations Such comdors were recommended by a committee of the Amencan Ornithologists' Union Some evdence suggests that Red-cockaded Woodpeckers may indeed disperse along such comdors, but not across long expanses of unsuitable habitat The management of'roadside verges" for fauna and flora has a long history m Bntam, as reviewed by J M Way in 1977 Undoubtedly, mitigation measures, if implemented intelligently, can reduce the harmful effects of roads on wildlife A 1982 report by Leedy and Adams, for the US Department of Transportation and Fish and Wildlife Service, summanses a vanety of design and construction options to mitigate the effects of roads For reducing roadkrIIs, a combination of fencing and underpasses has proven effective m many instances Tunnels under roads were used as early as 1958 in the United Kingdom to reduce roadkrll of badgers and have been used in several countnes to reduce roadkrll of amphibians (many frogs toads, and salamanders migrate to their breeding ponds on wet spnng nights) Toad tunnels were constructed as early as 1969 m Switzerland, and have been built throughout much of the United Kingdom, West Germany, the Netherlands, and other countnes under the auspices of the Fauna and Flora Preservation Society and Herpetofauna Consultants international A pnvate firm, ACO Polymer products Limited even specialises m the design and production of amphibian tunnel and fencing systems (see Defenders 10-89) In Colorado, underpasses and deer-proof fencing were constructed on I-70, to channel movement of Mule Deer along a major migratory route, and have proved fairly successful D F Reed and co-workers, however, found that many individual deer were reluctant to use a narrow underpass (3 meters wide and high, and 30 meters long), and recommended that underpasses be significantly wider Biologists m vanous Western states are expenmenting with one-way gates that keep most deer off the highway but allow deer that get into the highway ROW to escape m southeastern Austiaha, Mansergh 15 and Scott constructed afunnel-shaped rocky comdor and two tunnels of 9 X 1 2 meters each beneath a road that bisected the breeding area of the rare Mountain Pygmy-possum (the only marsupial hibernator known) The design proved very successful m restoring natural movement and breeding behaviour of the Pygmy-possums One of the more controversial applications of the underpass strategy has been m south Flonda, for the sake of the Flonda Panther As noted above, roadkill is the leading known cause of death for this subspecies Thus, when an extension of I-75 through the Everglades-Big Cypress Swamp was proposed, conservationists reacted with alarm When assured by highway and wildlife officials that the new interstate would include fences and underpass for Panthers, making it much less dangerous than the infamous Panther-smashing Alligator Alley which it would replace many conservationists (including the Flonda Audubon Society and the Sierra Club) came out m support of the new road How effective will these underpasses be in allowing for movement of Panthers and other wildhfe~ Eighty-four bridges are being constructed on the 49 miles of new I-75 m Collier county, 46 of them designed solely for wildlife movement Each of these "wildlife crossings" consists of three 40-foot spans, for a total length of 120 feet with 8 feet of vertical clearance Much of the 120 feet will be under water, however, at least m the wet season There is no guarantee that these crossings will be functional for Panthers and other large mammals Even Thomas Barry, the protect manager for the Flonda Department of Transportation, admits that the ideal solution would have been to build a viaduct (elevated highway) across the entire stretch, but that this solution was deemed too expensive As advocated by Flonda Earth First, the "ideal solution" would be to close Alligator Alley and all other roads m the Everglades -Big Cypress bioregion, and to allow no new roads The desirability of this solution became more evident when we learned that the new I-75 will include recreational access sites for ORVs, as recommended by the Flonda Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission The Preferred Alternative In evaluating vanous mitigation options for road-wildlife problems, rt must be remembered that each is a compromise, addresses only a subset of the multiple ecological impacts of roads, and is far less satisfactory than outright road closure and obliteration The serious conservationist recognises that mitigation options should be applied only to roads already constructed, and which wrll be difficult to close m the near future (i e , mayor highways) In such cases, construction of viaducts over important wildlife movement comdors (as documented by roadkills) and other critical natural areas should be vigorously pursued Amphibian tunnels and other smaller underpasses also should be constructed where needed But the bottom line is that no new roads should be bunt, and most existing roads -especially on public lands -should be closed and obliterated This is the prefened alternative A priority system for determining which roads should be closed first is necessazy to guide conservation actions toward the most deserving targets The Grizzly Bear Compendium (Lefranc et al 1987, pp 145-46) specifies which kinds of roads should be closed on public lands to protect Grizzlies Access roads should be closed after harvesting and 16 restocking, temporary roads and landings should be obliterated, collector roads and loop roads should be closed m most instances, local roads should be closed within one season after use, and se~sm~c trails and roads should be closed after operations have ceased Bear biologist Chuck Jonkel has long recommended an aggressive road closure program on public lands Public education on the rationale for closures, and strong law enforcement, must accompany road closure programs if they are to be effective The Gnzzly bear Compendium recommends that road use restnchons, such as seasonal closures of roads m areas used only seasonally by bears, be placed on roads that cannot be permanently closed In a senes of pubhcat~ons, I have recommended that lazge core areas of public lands be managed as roadless "wilderness recovery azeas" (a concept attnbutable to Dave Foreman) Buffer zones surrounding these core areas would have limited access for recreation and other multiple-use" activities consistent with preservation of the core preserves Buffer zones also would insulate the core areas from the intensive uses of the humamsed landscape These lazge preserve complexes would be connected by broad comdors of natural habitat to form a regional network As Keith Hammer has documented, however, road closures that appear on paper may not function as such on the ground Keith found that 38% of the putative road closures on the Flathead National Forest m Montana would not baz passenger vehicles The road miles behind the ineffective bamers represented 44% of the roads reported by the Forest Service as being closed to all motonsed vehicles year-round Gates, earthen berms, and other structures are not usually effective m restnckng road use This is especially true m more open-structured habitats, such as Longleaf Pine and Ponderosa Pine forests, where motonsts can easily dnve around bamers It may be that the only effective road closures are those where the road is "npped" and revegetated The Forest Service and other public agencies will claim that road closures, revegetation, and other restorative measures aze too expensive to be implemented on a broad scale But much of the approximately $400 m~ll~on of taxpayers' money squandered annually by the Forest Service onbelow-cost timber sales goes to road-burldmg Road maintenance is also expensive Virtually all of this money could be channelled into road closures and associated habitat restoration This work would be labor-intensive, and providing income to the many laid off loggers, timber sale planners, and road engineers -for noble~obs, rather than lobs of destructions hkew~se, the huge budgets of federal, state, and county highway departments could be directed to road closures and revegetation, as well as viaducts and underpasses to minimise roadkill on roads kept open We cannot expect our public agencies to shift to a more enlightened roads policy without a fight A lot of people make a lot of money designing and burldmg roads, and explo~tmg the resources to which roads lead Nor can we expect the slothful, ignorant populace to give up what they see as the benefits of roads (fast transportation, easy access to recreational areas, scenery without a sweat, etc) for the sake of bears and toads Education of the public, the pohtic~ans, and our fellow environmentalists about the multiple and far-reaching impacts of roads ~s cntical As Aldo Leopold noted, 17 "recreational development is a~ob not of building roads into lovely country, but of building receptwrty into the still unlovely human mind" The greatest near-term need is direct action m defence of existing roadless areas, and to close roads where they are causing the most problems for native biodiversity Dr Noss is a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for Conservation Biology He is also the science editor of Wild Earth and advisor to PAW NET and the Wildlands Protect Nothing is worse for sensitive wildlife than a road Over the last few decades, studies in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems have demonstrated that many of the most pervasive threats to biological diversity - habitat destruction and fragmentation, edge effects, exotic species invasions, pollution, and overhuntmg -are aggravated by roads Roads have been implicated as mortality sinks for animals ranging from snake to wolves, as displacement factors affecting animal distribution and movement patterns, as population fragmenting factors, as sources of sediments that clog streams and destroy fisheries, as sources of deleterious edge effects, and as access corridors that encourage development, logging and poaching of rare plants and animals Road-building m National Forests and other public lands threatens the existence of de facto wilderness and species that depend on wilderness 18 , ~ -DWR Cahfornla Water Page News for Immediate Release October 17, 2003 Contacts • Dave Todd, Office of Water Use Effaency, (916) 651-7027 • Don Strickland, DWR Information Officer, (916) 657-4469 Page 1 of 1 DWR ISSUES `SHOW ME THE WATER' GUIDEBOOK FOR SENATE BILLS 610 AND 221 SACRAMENTO -The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a guidebook for Senate Bill 610 and Senate Bill 221 to assist water suppliers, cities, and counties in integrating water and land use planning The bills were effective January 1, 2002 Senate bill 610 (Chapter 643, Statutes of 2001) and Senate Bill 221 (Chapter 642, Statutes of 2001) require that approvals of large new developments be linked to assurances that there is an adequate water supply Prior to the legislation, large protects could be approved without a demonstrated water supply One year ago, DWR issued a Draft Gwdebook for Senate Bill 610 and Senate Bill 221 Cities, counues and water agencies have been using it to achieve compliance with the laws It provides step-by-step suggestions for developing detailed in(onnation about water supplies and completing the SB 610 water supply assessment and the SB 221 venfication of suffaent water supply Mmor revisions and clanfications have been added to the Gwdebook now being issued The Gwdebook was developed with input from counties, cities, water agences, the Bureau of Reclamation, State Department of Real Estate, California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions, Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission, Water Education Foundation, Planning and Conservation League, California Urban Water Conservation Council, the development community, the bills' sponsors -East Bay Municipal Utility District (SB 610, SB 221) and California Farm Bureau Federation (SB 610), and the State Attorney General's Office Copies of the Guidebook for Senate Bill 610 and Senate Bill 221 will be mailed to water suppliers, sties, and counties The Guidebook is also available on the DWR Office of Water Use Effciency web site at http //www owue water ca cov, or by calling Dave Todd at (916) 651-7027 The Department of Water Resources operates and maintains the State Water Protect, provides dam safety and flood control and inspection services, assists local water drstncts rn water management and water conservation planning, and plans !or future statewide water needs Back to Top of Page Visit Archived News Releases or return to the DWR Home Contact the DWR Office of Water Education for more information about DWR's water actwities http //wwwowe water ca gov/newsreleases/2003/10-17-03gu1debook htm 5/26/2004 LosAngelesTimessanaernardinoCountycouldFaceFlashFloods Los Angeles Times son Bernardino County Could Face Flash Floods http://www latimes.com/news/local/la-me-storm22feb22,1,4942761.story~coll=la-headl~n es-cal i form a THE REGION son Bernardino County Could Face Flash Floods From a Times staff writer February 22, 2004 standing in the drizzling rain, Tim oborny filled white sandbags Saturday at wildwood Park in San Bernardino and stacked them ~n the back of his blue pickup truck after storms placed residents on flash-flood alert "I've been out here every weekend doing this," he said "It's lust getting old " Oborny moved back to Caliform a last fall, lust two weeks before the old fire got close to his ranch-style house as ~t destroyed more than 70 avocado trees in his grove. The fire cleared the mountainside above his property, increasing the risk of mudslides. San Bernardino county officials warned residents Saturday to be prepared for flash floods because the rain was expected to intensify early today National weather Service meteorologist Brandt Maxwell predicted scattered showers today and Monday, with a break Tuesday. The rain ~s expected to return midweek and continue through Saturday. off~c~als have been especially cautious since torrential rains triggered two flash floods on Christmas Day that killed 15 people at a church camp and separate campground. Law enforcement officals were on alert Saturday m ght, monitoring the burned areas for possible shifts in the mountainsides. "we are patrolling the entire foothill frontage," said vana Olson, assistant director of the county Department of Public works At the fire station in Devore, where two were killed by the deadly flash floods, green sandbags were piled outside for anyone who wanted them. No one had come by Saturday to pick them up, rapt David Herrera said. But oborny, 35, wasn't taking any chances. He said he already had stacked about 300 sandbags to protect his property. The last time ~t rained, oborny said, his land flooded. "It's lust b a nging the mountain down with it, mud and everything," he said If you want other stories on this topic, search the Archives at latimes.com/archives Click here for article licen Ong and reprint options Copyright 2004 Los Angeles Times Page 1 .~ TELEPHONE (619) 702-7892 FACSIMILE (619)702-9291 ~~~~ from the Law Office of Craig A. 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CDUNCIL~SE~OFF ICE 910 947 SF 91 P. 01 May z6, zooa 1?a Facstntlle (909) 477-2847 Ctty of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division Attn: Brad Buller, Larry Henderson 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Re Comments on the City's proposal for ANNEXATION DRC2C03 ~01 ~ 64, General Plan AMENDMENT DRC2003-07162, Etiwanda i:o~tn Spectfic Plan AMENDMENT DRC2003-01163, and associated ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CEQA Negative Declarattan; INTRODUCTION Sptnt of the Sage Council (Sage Councli) is a non-profit pro)ect and ccalition of Ka eve Amencans, scientists, citizens and environmental groups dedicated to }noted: ng anc: conscrnng America's natural and cultural heritage, including endange,Ted spzcies, habitats and sacred lands The Sage Council has members and supporters that reside ~ n the City and San Bernardino County who recreate, enjoy and find sptntual retlevra' rr ihc: regions natural open spaces, including that area that is subject to the reference d proposed development The Habitat Trust for Wildlife (Habitat Trust) is a 501 c3 tax exempt non-profit char ty and Land Trust. Habitat Trust is also a landowner of lands within the County and C~ y s ENSP area -Oaks and Ettwanda Highlands Sub-Areas. The purpose of Habi~.at "'rust is "(hvmg Natwe Sanctuary" for those habitat areas in the United States oi'Arnersca that have been idemified by sciet»tsts as blodiversriy "Hot Spots" and/or n,l±uTal GJmmun ~ttes that are "globally imperiled" with State Natural Diversity Data Bases deslgra~totts G" "threatened" or `bery threatened." Our current focus habitats are in North Eutvattda, :tan Bernardino, CA for Rtverstdean Alluvial [Pan] Sage Scrub and the Sandlvll,~ t eg on ~f North Carolina forLang-leaf Pines. Each of these natural communtt~es are ` I; obal y imperiled" with less than 5% of their original habitat areas remaining We continued our previously submitted comments The Clty Applicant and Project developers are required by law enacted "7y S :c a*.t, 4+e~nate Bills 610 and 221, effective January L, 2002 to provide a "Water Supply As:eMsine :t". The Annexation of g00-acres of Coutlty lands into the City includes deve lGpr~ern s ~' ` -~ MAY-27-2004 05.11 RM SFaGE. COUNC IL+•SE~OFFICE 910 947 SFi31 P. 02 (Tracy, Henderson, Richland and others) over S00 residetrital units kegard~css of the 1991 Specific Plan, the current law requires such actions Attached are refE•;v:rce documents an the Senate Water Bills. (See Oet.l9, 2003 News Relea;:, Oct. 8, Distribution List referencing where the City and developers can obtain a copy of the Guidebook available through a website and FAQ sheet.) Please ensure City and developer compliance prior to City Council taking ac xon on the proposed ANNEXATIONS and AMENDMENTS. Include these commenis in the administrative record and reply m a Eik CECZA ~locunetd Thank you. a Klippstein, uhve Director Spirit of the Sage Council t~~rn~~~EXa~ 439 Westwood 5C # 144 Fayetteville, NC 28314 MRY-27-2004 05:12 RM SRGE. COUNCI L+SE~OFFICE 910 94. 5F 91 P. 03 October 17, 2003 com.ea: • Qave Todd, q}ROe of Water Uae EtTldeney, (918) 551-7027 • Don Strickland, DWR InMrmetlon thlloer, (915) 657469 DWR ISSUES 'SHOW ME THE WATER' GUIDEBOOK POR SENATE BdLI~S B10 AND 221 SACRAMENTO -The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has Issued a pukfebook for 6enete BI I E 70 and Senate BII1221 to assbt water supplbre, clues, and ooumies In Imegretlrg water and lantl use plennirp, Tho bolt were etfactlve January 1, 2002. Senate btll 510 (Chapter 649, Btatutas of 2001) and 6anafe BIII 221 (Chapter 542, Statutes of 2001) rte ins they approveb d large new dawlopmems de Ilnked to easurena3s that there Is en adoquata water supply Pier to t'ta bgbbtlon, large pro)eds could be approved wahout a denanetreted water supply. One year ego, DWR issued a Dreg Guklebook for 9enata Bitl 81g and Senate B21221, CHbs, counties s nd wafe- agendes have been uslnp h to achbve compkance wHh the laws. R provides step-bystep augpyeelkm or duvelopmg datalbd Intonnelbn about water supplba end cortpbbng the SB 610 water suppy assessment and the 38 721 vertdcatbn of sut5dent water suppy. Minor rev~rone and dangcpgons have been added to the Gudebook now belnp issued, The Guidebook was developed wtlh Input from wumles, cdras, water agendas, the Bureau of Rocbmution, atete Department of Real Estate, Cakfomle Assodatbn of Lodal Agency Formation Commissbns, Sacramento Loco! Agency Fomlatron Commiseion, Water Educatbn Founaalron, Planning and Conservalbn League, Carrtcmkr Urban Water Conservatlon coundl, the dovsbpment commundy, the bars' sponsors - Eest bay Mumtpal Uttldf Dlatdd tS8 610.38 221) and CelHomla Fenn Bureau Federetbn (SB 610), antl the State Atlomey General', Of6c3 Copses of the Guklebook for Senate 910 610 and Senate Bitl 221 wdl b0 maned Lo water supphe~s, titles and courroes The Guktabook b ebo avallabb on the DWR Orate o} Water Use EfSdency web srte at, btto /iww~v owue w ar _v, or by calNrtp Dave Tadd at (016) 651.7027, fie Department of Water Reaouroea operates end melrrterns fhe Sate Water proJed, prowdes dam ss icy and rk~ud corrbol end arapedron seMcea, esalafa bee! water dlablets m water management end water caticenenor plannL-ry7 and plane rot adore arerewyde water naeda Bagk to Top of PSgg Vbtl Archived News Releases or relum to the D~_giL Goofed the Qyy$ Office of Wetgr Educatwn for more inicrmetbn abod DWR's water adivlhaa News for Immediate Release MRY-2T-2004 0'5:12 RM SLiGE. COUNCIL+SE+OFFICE 910 947 SF~91 P. 04 October 8, 2003 To: Dlatributlon List The Department of Water Resources has rssued the enclosed Guidebook for Implementation of Senate BIII 610 and Senate B(1I 221 of 2001 to assist water supplier dues, and counties In Integrating water and land use planning. The bills were affecti~a January 1, 2002 Senate BIII 810 (Costa) (Chapter 643, Statutes of 2001) and Senate Rdl 2c'1 (Y. (Chapter 642, Statutes of 2001) -equire that approvals of large new developrre~ntE. be m assurances that there is an adequate water Supply. A year ego, DWR Issued a Draft Guidebook for SB 610 and SB 221 ~itiea, a> and water agencies have been using R to achieve compliance with the laws. It proved: step by step euggeatlons for developing detailed information about water auppl~ea a>1d completing the SB 810 water supply assessment and the SB 221 venf~catlon of sufficir water supply. Minor revisions and a few clarifications have been added tc the ~3wdeh~ being Issued today. DWR has no regulatory, permitting or any other approval authority cono.ming , assessments or verl}laatlons of sufficient water supply. The Guidebook Is an rusiatart• tool only and has no effect on existing State law The inforrnatlon proviclad in the Guidebook is not all-Inclusive and is not requl-ed to be used Incase of any conflict between suggestions centeined in the Guidebook and any appiloable laws, those laws have precedence The Gwdebook was developed with input from counties, sties, Hater siganc~es Bureau of Redematlon, State Department of Real Estate, CALAFCO, Sacramentc Lor Agency Formation Commraslon, Water Education Foundation, Planning and Cons4rva League, Caldomla Urban Water Conaervatbn Counal, the devebpment community, tl bills' sponsor, East Bay Munldpal Utility District, and the State Attorney Gene.~al's Oftii The Guidebook, as well as a list of frequently asked questions with responses. available on the DWR Office of Water Use Efficiency web site at. htto://www.oyye_wa~r.ca.oov. If you have any questions or require additional Information, you may «n•act D: Todd, of DWR's Office of Water Use Efficiency at• (916) 651-7027 or by a-mail at dtodd~water.ce.gov Smoerely, MAY-2T-2004 05:13 RM SRGE. COUNCIL+SE~OFFIGE 910 947 SQ~91 P. 05 Note: A complete Urban Water Menagemem Plan can be a foundstronel document rind saurcu of nfcm~etron for 3B 810 Wafer supply Assessmerns arM sB 221 'IVACen VertAcaBOna o/ Wa er 8uppy~ V'A1VFa serve ea a crlu~t source doamentfor dbsa/countles as they update Generel Plena Generel Plans are a soures dowment ra water suppliers update uWMPa These pbnning documenb aro Ilnked end ^halr ecc recy arc tsa`ulness ore mterdependaM h fs b crudal that chres, counties, antl water supDlbre work cb&sy wnen developing end updating theso planning aocumema 1. What p elspeeted protects, planned ror the future, Dot not formally propoeatl, were included Is an Urtun water Managemem Pbn9 Answer; It the devebpmeM was Inducted es part oT the protected water demand of ;he currerd UWMP, this water dement for the proposed development tloea nd need to be separetety anayxed es long .1s water demand br tie proJed has romalned substanllelly the same. The law (Water Coda $ 10910(c)(2)) states that H the protected water demand also, a red with t to propose I proyid win acmuMed for in the moat recen0y adopted UWMP, the water suppbr ntnf m+prporate tie requested Infomfetlon from the UWMP in preparing Ne assessment The Urban Water ndanagen~eM planring Act (Water Coda § 10831) sperfies the data necessary to dacumem the exisbnp and pm;oded $tum water dame td dudn{I a IweMy year proJechon The code requires that the protected demands be presented In Ave-year Inaem sots ror the twenty year pro)edlon Whlb expected protects can be inducted in the UWMP, Ihls Is not typical prodlce since proJeedons era usualy basod on densely, use and populatron, nd speclflc protects d'. !f agAcuaurel users outside the wafer suppliers boundaries dnw }ram the same groundwaW r basin, does the asaesamsrp or wnRCetbn nsod to Include agricultural water use9 Answer: Yes Changes m cropplrtp patterns or agdcu0urol lend use may atFSd demand C n the groundwater beam acrd consequen8y may anod groundwater avalbblllty for various uses Addltlonaly, ~deMM~cabun of egdcuaurol demand rs a requirement of bopt SB 221 and SB 810 3. Doss pre clxk stop pth0 waNr supplbr roqulros additional tmomratlon9 Answer: Under 6B 810, a 30 day radenslon of the 90 day preparetlon period is poss~Gle +Jnder SB 22`, a ureter supplier has 80 days ro prepare a venfirxtbn end tharo Is no provlslon ror en eMenaon Tn help avoid tie need ter edtldlonel Infonnatlon artslrg Imo in the rovlew process, h wouH be worthwhile for water suppllaro end tonal lend use agenebs ro devebp a chedclrst of mformatron necessary to complete en asaesanlent or vedfkdtion and to provide ihrs checldlst ro proJed applicants 4. Dons aB 810 apply t0 a epacpk plan? PAnawer. Yes, d the epadflc plan Inductee a proposed protect ea defined by &B 810 (Water Codo ~ 10012 (~) or (D), then the emAronmental document (Environmental Impact Report or NegalJar DaGareOon) must Indtlde a water supply assessment 8. Under aB 810, at what point in the GEOA procase does the wabr supplier Hood to eompbro the aseasement9 Answer: The assessment must b0 corn norlo a Issuance of a drefr Erivlrmm.ental Inroad Report ~r proposed NegalWe Derderelion Tha suppler m plate the assessment wnhln 60 days cf Ya receipt of the request for an essessmem plus a possible 30-day extsnslon 6. When a retell water aupp8ar Is served by a whobsab water euppibr, whreh antdy b roaponaitde fcu preparing an 89aesinrem Or veriput10n7 MQY-27-2004 05:14 AM SAGE. COUNCIL+SE*OFFICE 910 947 SF 91 P. 06 Answer. Tha retell water suppker prepares Ne assessment or vedflcatlon based, I~ pert, on rnformatbn abort ks wholesale water auppty 7. How do you determine how mush wabr eonaervatbn decreases dr~nand ard, therefore, mry re wk m more water being avallabb a in a decreased wafer demendT Answer, Thb b e total Judgmem that rs tletermined try the bcal agencies Useful In omiat on maybe fowls m the epplgebb Urban WatarManagemem Plan. Adtldgnaly, the CelHOmia Ulan Wsten;onsenrelgn Coundl {CUWCC) nos date end methods that may be used to pedorrn this eneysis avallaWo on malt vreb_arte at YrN'w cuwcc oro B, Can a eorteullarNdewbpar prepare Uts water supply asaesememT Answer; A coneukanUdewbper can prepare end submk matenal to De used In the +rater supply assussmenl tan the water suppler b uttimatey responsible for the water supply assessment eM must exen~se its IndepentlerdJudgmam ea d wnsklers eaoptgn of the water supply assessment. fl K a water supplNr does not Nava suffiersm suppy to provide water for the p opoaud rbvabrur~ant, ran the Mvabtxr BrW r raw source of suppryT Answer Yes, devalopero may provide a new supply to the water supplier by oM,arnr g and Winding alnmutlve wabr supplbs lhrougn such edivkres as• conservation, recydrp, water transfers, ak As k conaders ,tdopllan dt the water suppy assessment or vetcanon, the suppker must determine whether Uiose aupDlies aro e:cepleble as to quslry, quemky and rellebilky The dry or coumy shah detartnme, based on t to entire record, wf~ethor paJeaed water supplies wtk be sumaeM to satdty the demands of the proJed, in a tddlon to existing end planted future uses tr the cky or county detemtrnea that water aupplres will not be sufadent, +he city or county tkal mdude that determinetbn m tts kndrrtp for the prated 10. What Is Bra procedure k the cdy or county b unabb to Identify a vntter supp Iler7 Answer: If the cky or county b rtot ebb to IdeMdy any public water system roar may supply wafer for the prated, the sky or county shall prepare me water assessment required by this pen a9er consuking with arty entity servlitg tlomeatic water supplbs whose sernce area Indudea the pro)ed sae, the local agency formation eomn~isswn, ere any public water system adJeceM to the proJed arts f1 whet fl tla public wobr supplier pass not provide an esaemrmem or wnetnn ve~eatlon7 knarrsr. SB 8t 0, (water Code $ f 0610(8)(3)), provklea that a cdY or county may seer. a +rm of manse nus to :ompei the govemmp body of the public water system to compy wkh the requlremeYt cf the suduto. 6B 271, ;Government Code $eea9 7(b)(2)), provides that a crty or county, or another mteres+r d party, may t•ee k a ruin N nartdamus to compel Ne water supplier to comply. 12. Aro local agencies permdlad to charge a fee for the preperetlon of water s upPIY asseosmanta and rodBcstrons7 -rravrer: Yes Publb wafer supplbro end my and count' agencies may chai8e apphcantt. a fee to offsot •ho pate Incurred m the preparetgn of documents related to development applgstlons. Af enerea should devulnp a ae schedule and Inform protect applicants of all teas pdor to commencement o1 the eootrcauon process Ib. Must ^ realdanttel WveWpmant ha at bast aD0 unds before tnggadng the +rster supply oassasmem or rorlficatron roquiromems7 -'-`. lnswer. Bath 68221 antl SB 810 appy to a 500 untt residential developme 1 OR u p rated ikat would mxeaso 1e number of the Web water syatam's exlsHng service mnnodlons by 10%~ - lntler Water Coda $ 10612(a)(n, 98 a70 would also appy to a "proJed" that 'wouq dance rtd en emourt of water gmvebrd lo, or groater than, me amount of water required M a 500 dwelling and prrect; In oroer tc dafemune meMer en assessment will be required under the 500 unk egmvalancy threshold, the dry ur wunty vroultl need > work wkh the water supplier to dMertnme dtha demand easodated wkh a proposed proJed Nroub Ue qulvabm to or praetor then the demand fora 500 unk proles m that Judsdldion Th s could hclude a water ttensive pro)ed of bas than 500 residemrel untts, tlepentlrrg on how the local agencies duflne U+a tyokal water 'emend for a500-unk roaktemlel proJed Bask t_o Top Qi pagq CondtUona of Uae ~ Pmrew PoaW ~ Comments or Sudaessons ®7004 Seb of Gltromw 05/28/2004 15.59 FA% 780918088 US FISH AND WILDLIFE ~ 092 - - - i f i i ~ ~ a _. ~.rm.x~ United States Department of the Interior ~~~~• FISH AND WII.17L1FE SERVICE r+en a i Ecological Services •::'~' Carlsbad Fish and Wildhfe Office f 6010 Hidden Valley Road ~ Carlsbad, California 92009 In Reply Refer To ~ FWS-SB-A024.1 ~ , Id~tY 2 6 2~iC4 Debra Meter Associate Planner ' City of Rancho Cucamonga ' Planning Department 10500 Crvtc Center Drive ' Rancho Cucamonga, California 91729-0807 i Re• Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Ebwanda North Specific Plan Amendment and Proposed A~inezabons of Unincorporated San Bernazdino County by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California f Deaz Ms Meier' I We have reviewed the Draft Enviro ental Impact Report (DEIR) regardm g the pnipos ed amendments to the Etiwanda North~ecific Plan and annexation of parcel s with n tmmc orpoi ated Sari 13emardmo County by the Ctty f Rancho Cucamonga (City) and provide these comment:, fol your consideration. The primary concern and mandate of the U.S. Fish and Wildhfe Service (;iervice) +s the pmtec.tion of public fish and wildlife resources end their habitats The Service has legal n:spous+bthty for'.he welfare of nugratory birds, anadromvus fish, and endangered animals and plants occumng to fhe United States. The Service is also rdsponsible for adinimstering the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S C. 1531 e~ seq.). The proposed actions may affect the federally endangered San Paemardana kanga*oo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus, "SB1itR") and the federally threatened coastal C.ih forma griatet icher (Polioptila californ:ca cahforn:ea: "Pnatcatchez'~ and their designated cittical t<bitat:_ These species have been detected in areas dd~acent to the action boundary in reccat ye ai s (Car~sbad Fi.,h and Wildhfe Service GIS internal database 2004). Although the October "L003 wddfirt;s have likely burned most or alI of the vege aUon within the areas affected by the proposed act ons, H e expect that these areas will mover ~d provide habitat suztable for gnatcatchers ~xithin r[C least three years of the fire. The reducbori m onsite vegetation, while negatively affex.~in„ gntilcatchcr is anticipated to have improved sire condt[tons fot the SBKR- The recent fi-es ha i-+, trot a ~ exD:d tlts' legal status of critical habitat- i F~RIl7-E' ~MERIGA ~ ~' -.~ 05/Z8/2004 15:99 FA% 7609180698 US FISH AND WILDLIFE ~ 009 Debra Meter (FWS-SB~024.1) 2 I Proposed amendments to both the Etr~wanda North Specific Plan and the cu+rent C'it y General flan include the re-zoning of housing density m proposed iesidentral areas from "loW%' to "very low" residentral development and, as part of the open space planning, a series o+" equt:dnan .tails that may lead into remazning undeveloped areas. We are concerned about poterual ~,f ects +o the above-referenced species and their h~bitat areas as a result of increasing the dcnsit)~ of re;idenual housing in sensitive habitat areas. We are also concerned about potential habitat del;redanon th,¢ could occur from equestrian use of currently undeveloped habitat areas. Both Increased urbanization and equestrian use cont>pbute to habltat degradatron through iiirect iinu acts +,uch has halntat loss, destruction (e g., soil cohlpaction, vegetatron trampling), and fragntu:~itatioc (z.e , separating large blocks of contrguo ~ habitat into smaller isolated parcels), and it diiec~ imp:ic s such as an increase m the proportion f weedy plant species m ttie area and chatiz,es in t ie native trisect populatron that are documente to occur as a result of residentral develoFrtent zii: landscaping (e.g., the introduction o Argentine ants). 'The mitigation prolosed m the DE1R for tl+e effects of these actions is City approval of landscaping plans and the payment of an ~n-lieu fee to the City for development of an equesltrian center These actions are not hl.ely to .idc'scss the potential effects to either listed species or the habitat upon which they deFend "aeiefo-r: «•e recommend that the City condition the issuance of grading permits on cons+~har us W iti-t the Act where effects to listed species could occur as the result of a private or Federal axicr, The Crty's support for meaningful wildlife presgtvation is very important to the persistence of public fish an~.l wildlife resotuces and their habitats m the Etiwanda alluvial fan area. IiI Pornons of the 300-acre County of Sui Bernardino Department of Transportah~in, flood Cuntrcl District (District) property proposed for annexation as well as the District" s progc:rty Fro posed foi annexation into the "Tracy" project Have been permanently set aside to of~srt effects to rie SBKF; and/or gnatcatcher and their critical habitats as a result of Formal Section 7 Consultatro~ on the San Sevame Creek Water Project (1 ;6-99-F-42)_ The responsibility for the management and protection of this property into perpetuity are currently not those of the City. We annci ~atc that the proposal to annex this property could result m re-initiation of consultation wi+h t he 3un.au of Reclamanon on this protect. We appreciate the opportunity to prdvide comments on the proposed actions. If you b a re comments or questions regarding thi~ letter, please contact Nancy Ferguson of tits ofi<u; at (i 601 431-9440, extension 244. ~ Sincerely, o `r \vLKazen A. Goebel (JJ(Oi' Assistant Fteld Supervtsor i U 5. Fish and Wildlife Seri ce r cc Aimy Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles Dismet, Attn. Robert Smith Cahfomia Department of Fish and Game, Chino Bills, Attn. Leslie MacNtui County of San Bernardino, LandlUse Planning Services, Attn Randy Scot Ci [y of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Department, Attn. Brad Buller ~~, LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION May 26, 2004 COMMISSIONERS ,- 175 West Ftfth Street, Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0490 s.. 6o•.,aina ca•.~r (909) 387-5866 • FaX (909) 387-5871 , ~ r r e ~ E-mall lafco@lafco sbcountygov www sbclafco org - EstabOSlietl Wthe state Of CalKOnip fo serve the ClLlZens, CRks,Speclal DlStrtctsarM the COUMyofSan BemanMdro _~.,mer~+,. JIM eAGLEV Chair qN Member Mr. Larry Henderson, AICP PAUL DIANE vke Blair Principal Planner Boare aSUpernsors City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division BOB COWEN 10500 Civic Center Drive spetiarDlstrica RICHARD P PEARSON Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Publk Member CERAIDW SM RH Special Districts RE City of Rancho Cucamonga Negative Declaration for Annexation DIANE WIWAMS qtY Member DRC2003-01164, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162, & LxIFPDRDVOU"c Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 Boartl ar Supernsas Dear Mr Henderson ALTERNATE S JJUAESV CURATALO The Local Agency Formation Commission received a copy of the Special Districts Negative Declaration for the above-referenced project After reviewing DENNIS HANSBERCER the submitted document LAFCO has the following comments Boats of Supernsors , NEAL HERfII~1ANN qty Member • Section 4 Biological Resources (Item F on page 12) AR-fONV-SEDANO mentions that the area is part of the North Etiwanda Open Pubik Member Space Habitat Preservation Program (NEOSHPP), which is guided by San Bernardino County However, it was not SraFF discussed that the annexation of this area to the City will KATHLEEN ROwN4S-MCDONALD detach the area from County Service Area 70 Improvement Ex«°"°e oiwt« Zone OS-1 which is the overseer of the NEOSHPP The SAMUEL MARTINE2 wFCOAnarvst impacts of the removal of this regional agency should have been addressed in this document DEBBYCHAMBERLIN Berk m the CommI551on ANCEL4M SCHELL • Section 13 Public Services -Fire Protection (Item A on DeputyaerktotneCOmmisswn page 25) did not discuss the issue of removal of the State Responsibility Area (SRA) designation for wlldland fire LEGAL COUNSEL protection, which occurs upon annexation of the area to the " ALSO City as required by State law If the City has made arrangements with the State Department of Forestry for the retention of their services in a wlldland fire situation or if other financial agreements have -~ been made upon removal of the SRA designation, then LAFCO believes this discussion should be included in the document If you have any questions concerning the information outlined above, please do not hesitate to contact me at (909) 387-5866 Since ly, -- `'~ THLEE ROLLINGS-McDONALD Executive Officer T H E C I T Y O F RANCt1O CUCAMONGA Staff Report DATE May 26, 2004 TO' Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FRONt Brad Buller, City Planner BY Alan Warren, AICP, Assistant Planner SUBJECT HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2003-00961 - MIKE AND WENDY STACHOWIAK - A request to develop asingle-family residence in the Low Residential District at 8045 Camino Predera, Lot 12 of Tract 10035, APN 0207-631-02 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION A Slte Characterlstlcs• The site Is vacant with native shrubs and grasses with a Ilne of mature Sllk Oaks along the south property Ilne The grades are approximately 24 percent over most of the lot with significant steeper grades near the south portion ANALYSIS A General The site is asingle-family residential lot that had previously been approved for a new tract development along the south side of Camino Predera on Red HIII facing Foothill Boulevard The proposed house complies with the zoning and Hillside Development Regulations The design Is a true split-level with the first floor entry floor becoming the second floor on the down slope portion of the lot Because of the plus 5- foot cut to accommodate the down slope "first" floor, and near 7-foot cut of the front mound for the driveway, the Hillside Development Regulations (Section 17.24 0206 2) require Planning Commission review and approval Refer to the Design Review Committee (DRC) action comments of April 6, 2004, regarding the cut issues. B Design Review Committee The proposal was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Design Review Committee (McPhail, Stewart, Fong), as submitted on April 6, 2004 At the meeting, the Committee and the applicant were advised of a neighboring resident's concern regarding the obstruction of existing views to the south Since the design complies with the present City standards the Committee approved the protect The Design Review Committee did request that the applicant investigate the potential of reducing the roof pitch and moving the footprint a little further down the slope in order to . lower the height of the house The applicant has chosen to not make any changes to the plans submitted to the Committee, and has not submitted any information on the Committee's request to investigate reducing the height of the home This is a design policy issue and should be discussed by the Planning Commission The protect design ITEM "J" PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2003-00961 - STACHOWIAK . May 26, 2004 Page 2 does comply with City standards, but it is possible to redesign the project and further reduce the height of the home The Committee offered to review, on its consent calendar, any changes the applicant may wish to consider regarding the neighboring resident's concerns. C Environmental Assessment The application is categorically exempt from CEQA review RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends after reviewing the height and design of the home, approval of DRC2004-00961 as submitted or with modified conditions, by the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval Respectful submitted Brad Buller City Planner BB AW Is " " A Attachments• Exhibit - Location Map Exhibit "B" -Site Plan Exhibit "C" - Grading Plan Exhibit "D" - Sections Exhibit "E" - Roof Plan/Main Floorplan Exhibit "F" -Lower Floorplan Exhibit "G" - Elevations Exhibit "H" - Design Review Committee Action Minutes April 6, 2004 Exhibit "I" -Letter from Chuck Buquet dated April 5, 2004 Draft Resolution of Approval for DRC2003-00961 ~~ • Vicinity Map DRC2003-00961 • ~~ DRC2003-00961 Exhibit "A" N Foothill Blvd. -- ---- ~~e~ - - -- I 1 ,; II n I II II '' I '. li li ~ t . i I ` I I I 'I ®~ 1 1 I l 11 I I I~ W ~'I I I I r - r II '~ II ~ II li 1 I ' 1 ~ I. li .a 6 Q I I ' I ~ 1 ~~ I b -„: - I 4~ I 71 ,'ll L ~I 1'1 ~ I I I \ 7 I ~ ~ ' ~ __"" I ' I :, d::;A I . .. 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ROOF "rRAMING °LAN '""` SHT NO _~, MIKE AND WENDY STAC:IOWIAK 1811 MAIN FLR 18PI UPPER FLR ~~ LOWER FLOOR PLAN SHT NO • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7 10 p m Alan Warren April 6, 2004 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2003-00961 -MIKE & WENDY STACHOWIAK - A request to develop asingle-family residence in the Low Residential Distnct at 8045 Camino Predera Street, Lot 12 of Tract 10035 - APN 0207-631-02 Desion Parameters The site is asingle-family residential lot that had previously been approved for a new tract development along the south side of Camino Predera Street above Foothill Boulevard The previous design review application proposed a pnvate street along the lower portions of the lots that fronted on Camino Predera Street Vehicle access to many of the lots was to be from the south (downhill side of lots) off the pnvate street The subtect lot was to be part of the access to the private street that was to be attained with a lot line adtustment and deletion of one of the 21 lots The recent development approval for the area included a private drive access along the south portions of each lot In order to keep this option open for future development consideration, staff recommends that an access easement be provided for the benefit of the lot to the east Further, staff recommends that a similar easement be provided on the remaining lots that were to gain vehicle access along the south portion of the lots The protect proponent has decided to develop only a few of the lots and to sell most of the onginal lots to individual developers The previous protect had a controversial process with residents on the north side of Camino Predera Street in • opposition to the potential blocking of views south across the site The grades are around 24 percent over most of the lot with significant steeper grades near the south portion Staff Comments The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion Major Issues The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this protect The mator issue for any house product proposed on the south side of the street is the concern of residents on the north side regarding potential view obstructions to the south The proposed house is a true split level design that exhibits asingle-story facing the street This entry level becomes the second floor as the structure continues down the slope The two- story portion faces south down the slope The house fits within the building envelope as required by the Hillside Development provisions Due to the lowering of the house in relation to the existing street level, grading cuts in excess of 5 feet (up to 9 feet) are proposed As a result, the project will need to be approved by the Planning Commission as regwred by the Hillside Development standards The cut was needed to lower the house in relation to the existing street grade Staff believes that the amount of vertical cut is tustified in this case to lower the house to single-story level with the street grade 3 As part of the grading design, a significant mound (remnant feature of the Camino Predera roadway cut) is proposed to be removed from the front yard area The isolated mound does not appear to be a significant land feature and, therefore, staff does not believe its retention is ' I ~' important to the intent of the hillside standards \\ Secondary Issues Once all of the mator issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues 1 There is an existing line of mature trees (Silk Oaks) along the south portion of the site The grading for the rear yard does not appear to affect the trees retention Staff recommends that the trees be protected in an appropriate manner during construction 2 City residential standards regwre a 15-foot level backyard area immediately behind the rear wall of houses The level area behind the rear wall is less than this amount Staff recommends that a 15-foot level area be provided with a deck or stepped retaining walls below the proposed retaining wallsiust behind and belowthe rearofthe house Staff believes such a feature will satisfy the intent of the rear backyard regwrement 3 Front yard and rear slope landscaping should be provided m pursuant to City standards Policv Issues The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the protect design without discussion 1 Round off and contour all graded slopes to blend with the existing terrain, and present a more natural appearance 2 Establish proper soil management techniques to reduce the adverse effects (i e , erosion) of grading 3 Select plant materials for their suitability to the environment and compatibility with Xenscape principles (i a ,water conservation) Include existing mature trees worthy of preservation in the landscape concept 4 Select fast growing vegetative ground covers for filllcut slope areas to retard soil erosion 5 Significant landscaping is required for down slope elevations Slopes that required landscaping shall be planted with informal clusters of trees and shrubs to soften and vary the slope plane Jute netting is required Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Committee forward the application to the Planning Commission with a favorable recommendation subject to the above listed conditions Desion Review Committee Action Members Present McPhail, Stewart, Fong Staff Planner Alan Warren The Committee received and reviewed written comments from neighboring residents requesting alternative designs be considered The Committee approved the protect, with a Conceptual Planting Plan, as submitted and with the above listed conditions except as noted The Committee requested that the applicant investigate the potential of reduang the roof pitch and moving the footprint a little further down the slope in order to lower the height of the house The modification should come back to the DRC on the Consent Calendar The rear 15-foot Ievei area required in the backyard maybe attained with an expanded deck area at the rear of the house The specific pool area design is not regwred at this time, but it should be returned to the DRC as a MDR application when the pool plans have reached a more detailed concept S\2 April 5, 2004 Brad Buller, City Planner City of Rancho Cucamonga P O Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807 Re Hillside Design Review DRC2003-00768 -Lot 17 of Tract 10035 - APN 0207-631-07 Hillside Design Review DRC2003-00961 -Lot 12 of Tract 10035 - APN 0207-631-02 Dear Brad This is as a follow-up to a number of meetings and discussions concerning development of the hillside area located on the East Side of Camino Predera over the past several years. As you will recall, the referenced lots are within a tract that was the subject of a tentative tract map that involved considerable review and input from the City and property owners along this street. The approved tentative map was abandoned when the developer determined that the measures collectively arrived on by the City, the developer and adjacent property owners were not cost-effective for timely development of this property The developer has since developed three lots at the north end of this tract and is apparently selling this tract off for individual lot development of what was originally intended as a custom lot subdivision This correspondence is to register my continuing concern with what has been proposed and approved along one of the last remaining vestiges of the Red Hilf area over the past several months This correspondence is to formally request that careful study be given to impacts of the referenced and future development of this particular hillside area prior to any Design Review Approvals by either City staff or the Planning Commission. The Red Hill area is one of the only areas within the southwestern portion of the City that allows a unique opportunity for residential development that can capitalize on the natural hill contours and still allow for views of the valley that can be shared by all with proper development of this area The City of Rancho Cucamonga has a reputation of challenging builders to design projects that go well beyond "meeting the requirements" as I have experienced first hand with some of the projects that I have been a part of over many years I believe that the result has, or in this case, will be development that compliments the area that will be embraced by existing and new residents in each case While development interests do not often appreciate this approach, •tl cl S~3 the result can be a superior byproduct of the additional attention to detail that • occurs with such a process The City of Rancho Cucamonga has hillside development standards that are intended to provide direction to encourage development that is sensitive to the unique characteristics common to hillside properties During the tentative tract map review and approval process, the Planning Commission gave direction to the developer to reduce the profile of the residential product through a combination of split level design and exploration of driveway alternatives that could serve to reduce the overall residential profiles along this hillside slope A unique driveway access design proposed by the developer and approved by the Planning Commission reduced the need to have a row effect of driveways, garages and houses along the eastern edge of Camino Predera The three homes nearing completion on the northern three lots, while generally attractive, have resulted in an imposing street massing and height that does not seem appropriate for a hillside area The sideyard setback areas between these large houses are very similar to a normal tract configuration and in essence, block out any view of the valley from the existing custom homes built some years ago across the street on the West Side of Camino Predera. The City's minimum architectural standards included within the hillside development requirements states that buildings on hillsides should be terraced to follow the slope so the . building correctly fits into the ground and minimizes the effect on the hillside. Further guidance is given in these standards to not allow rigid vertical elements on the downhill side of the residence Specifically, "The design of the structure shall give consideration to the lot's size and configuration in order to avoid the appearance of overbuilding or crowding and to minimize the blocking of views. For example, within a development, the majority of the units should not be designed with minimum setback to minimum setback " The three houses, whet viewed both from Camino Predera and at the east elevation when viewed from Vineyard, appear overbuilt for the hillside area constructed The referenced development proposed for Lot 17 and Lot 12 also appear to have a large building mass and profile in relation to the hillside condition, based upon my last review of plans filed with the City for these lots Both appear to be designed to create as high a finished floor grade as may be possible in order to maximize "view capture" for future residents. They appear to have the lower floor grade that is also a substantial height above the proposed rear yard grade, which makes the rear vertical element more pronounced than one would expect when seeking to reduce the appearance of overbuilding when viewed from the east We are a bit perplexed as to why Lot 17 is on the Design Review Committee agenda, even as a consent agenda item It was our understanding during a . meeting with you and our concerned neighbor some weeks ago that this design was already the subject of a City Planner Approval in December 2003 He was 5~y • advised that he had no recourse as to design review input or reconsideration of the pad elevation that was approved at that time As you are probably well aware, this lot now has what appears to be a precise grade pad that was completed a few weeks ago, and the lot between this lot and the three nearly constructed houses has been mass graded by the builder The City's hillside development standards also provide that "Any significant public vista or view corridor as seen from a secondary, collector or mayor arterial should be protected." On this same page of the materials under the "This" illustrative exhibit, it states "Siting the new dwelling downhill and changing the massing will allow better views for the uphill house." Under the "Not This" illustrative exhibit, it states "Siting the new budding uphill near the existing dwelling will obstruct most of the view for the uphill house " This view corridor text continues "Projects should incorporate clustering, variable setbacks, multiple orientations, and other site planning techniques to preserve open spaces, protect natural features, and offer views to residents." Gang driveways as also illustrated within the City's hillside development standards document, and proposed with the tentative tract map that was abandoned by the developer, also could serve to reduce profile along the street edge of this hillside area This would allow for a housing product that was garage loaded from the base, and allow for more flexibility with the overall residential pad grade, rather than creating a need to have a fixed number of driveways and garages along the . existing streetscape. The existing homeowners and property owners along the West Side of Camino Predera do not expect to have a completely unobstructed view of the valley as they currently have with this property being vacant They also do not believe it unreasonable to expect to be able to enioy some preservation of view sharing opportunity with any new development that may be contemplated for these vacant lots Based upon the foregoing, we are requesting that the referenced design review consideration be continued until the issues presented with this correspondence can be evaluated within the context of the City's hillside development standards, as well as within the context of the City's Checklist for Hillside Design Review We believe that a master plan approach should be undertaken to determine what would be reasonable and prudent residential product along the entire hillside slope area, and not just on a case by case basis as currently being provided under the individual lot development strategy being followed by the builder We also believe that this existing hillside area needs to be developed in a manner provided in the City's hillside guidelines, which states "Design of building sites should be sensitive to the natural terrain" and should also respect the sensitivity of the existing properties on both sides of the street This hillside is too important a resource to allow it to continue to be developed in a case by case piecemeal approach • ~S 3 We have taken the liberty of enclosing various documents and materials for your • ease in review as pertains to the references and attributed text in the foregoing correspondence We truly hope that you and the Design Review Committee will seriously consider our request as being timely with what we believe will be development that we expect will continue to be otherwise individually presented along this entire hillside area Thank you for your time and attention to this matter of considerable importance to our neighborhood. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest opportunity should you have any questions or need of additional information or assistance with all the foregoing. Sincerely, Chuck and Suzanne Buquet 8725 Predera Court Enclosures Cc' Planning Commission Mayor and City Counal • ~`p 4 . 17.24.070 Development standards Within the framework of previous design guidelines, the following standards have been prepared to give mare specific direction These are minimum standards and shall apply to any use, development, or alteration of land as speafied in Section 17 24 020 D Architecture 1 The building envelope for all structures shall be as follows a Downhill Lot - An overall maximum height of 30 feet is permitted, as measured from finished grade, from the minimum front setback extending towards the rear of the lot The maximum height at the side setbacks shall be 15 feet extending up towards the center of the lot at a 45 degree angle to a maximum height of 30 feet as measured from finished grade BUILDING ENVELOPE FOR DOWNHILL LOT ~,~ • ,~ ~ ^ J i 30' i l ~ f5° (- Minimum Iront setback ~ 15~ 30' `o la 15 ~ 6 DDWflhll Section ,1, ~ -{ Mmimam srde setback Rear setback Street Elevation b Uphill Lot - A maximum height of 15 feet is permitted at the minimum front setback and shall extend up and toward the rear of the lot at a 45 degree angle to a maximum overall height of 30 feet as measured from finished grade A maximum height at the side setbacks shall be 15 feet extending up toward the center of the lot at a 45 degree angle to a maximum height of 30 feet as measured from finished grade ~~ BUILDING ENVELOPE FOR UPHILL LOT ,.5 _1 .~ 13 r F t A Mlnlmwn bent se Shack a u " f ~. e - 'e afi l o is $ fa` r,. 1,~_ "\ I IMmITYm fld• setback floor aetbaek Street Elevation UphiO Section c Cross Slope lots - A maximum overall height of 30 feet is permitted, as measured from finished grade, from the minimum front setback extending toward the rear of the lot The maximum height at the side setbacks shall be 15 feet extending up toward the center of the lot at a 45 degree angle to a maximum of 30 feet as measured from finished grade d The foregoing provisions are intended to apply to the main bulk and overall mass of the building Architectural ennchments and variations in roof massing are encouraged Profechons above the height limits for architectural features may be considered subfect to the provisions contained in Section 17 04 050-B-1-f 2 Terrace the building to follow the slope Where possible, use roofs on lower levels for the deck open spaces of upper levels Where decks are provided, they shall be a minimum of 6 feet in width to provide adequate usable area and to effectively break-up the mass THIS NOT THIS Terraced deeka de net ~ pavnangMg decks mcrsase budding evlk ~ make bolldrng /r I seem aa01a ly/ £fteetha sulk rit11~_` maasrre a1 or sritheat deeka Elleetlre bWk 1^~ Budding correelly Ilta mre the grWnd arW ~7~ mrrmerzez If1s effecfeC'j'^s-~L<~ on the hglaide ~~ ~~_ the o} Ioof deeka, let/ fatal decks, and side el budding tleoka Xigo preLla OoJding stands out en tk! Nllsrda ~_ Arad deeka naoging\` /r -- Iroal Ike doYnadl side \\\`~-~ .talk lerg polo augports ~\~ LJ 3 Provide architectural treatment to all sides of a structure Elements of the architectural treatment used on the front facade shall be repeated on ail sides of a structure with additional emphasis on those elevations visible from adtacent properties or public rights-of- way S\\ pettln tM ~ntegf~ty of sha natural atop. Owr-e mphaaixad »rtwal NOT TH1S strueturaa marupt the natural siltwuatte of the N{IsiOa `\ 2 Preserve views of significant visual features as seen from both within and outside a hillside development When designing lots and plotting homes, the following provisions should be taken into consideration a Homes should be oriented to allow view opportunities, although such views may be limited, however, residential privacy should not be unreasonably sacrificed S2c~ splay tM at..Nr.g .ntl Men meNing rH~s }or THIS Sitlay LM aetr ~•~ OelMlag uphgl 7e near tAe eaietMy RwUfng rlBi obstruct moat of 1M rlea fer the aphlll house b Any significant public vista or view corridor as seen from a secondary, collector or mayor artenal should be protected 3 Projects should incorporate clustenng, vanable setbacks, multiple orientations, and other site planning techniques to preserve open spaces, protect natural features, and offer views to residents Grrrt NrtM dYrM Ilar/ rlMS tOLLOe h~Wrwa WII r1Vl~I Y1-M / ! ~ p..trrt f ~ )A V1q orM,s9r \ rab Orler~r a~arrrn f1YMMt auY ~~ Mkt dog buaM S2\ 4 Whenever possible, as based on the overall parcel configuration and orientation, homes should be designed to front onto east/west streets or should be plotted to follow the natural contours rather than fronting onto northlsouth streets 5 Where possible, graded areas should be designed with manufactured slopes located on the uphill side of structures, thereby, hiding the slope behind the structure THIS Nqn euneiecnnetl No-e• e-ewtl N 1e0JNtl ~• iM qW1 •W er tee •n11e1ore » »tlwe tN •peeerMp er ~reH}~ fnae !N rrv.et !// sby.s eneel6 H teenNa is / -1e.M • faeq eettltel ep-Oreee• eEreel N07 THlS ,t mot= Stwet 6 Clustering of development through transfer of dwelling umt allocations should be encouraged in environmentally sensitive areas In order to reduce the potential for fire S22 Fast-west street rnienntbn rna:imi:es North-6oulh lots and solar access . hazard and spread, erosion and excess runoff and to preserve existing natural features and open space B Dnveways and Roadways 1 Dnveways which serve more than one parcel are encouraged as a method of reduang unnecessary grading, paving and site disturbance u //~ /% ~; Gang driveways can rsduc• gradMg 2 Roadways should conform to the natural landform They should not greatly alter the physical and visual character of a hillside by creating large notches in ndgelines or by defining wide straight alignments Reduced road sections, split sections, and parking bays should be considered in the lay-out of hillside streets to reduce grading i s23 THlS Height I~mit Softening of large ~ertreal surfacoa fight limit 2 The design of the structure shall give consideration to the IoYs size and configuration in order to avoid the appearance of overbuilding or crowding and to minimize the blocking of views For example, within a development, the matority of the units should not be designed with minimum setback to minimum setback 3 Avoid large expanses of a single matenal on walls, roofs, or paving areas Create interesting, small scale patterns by breaking-up building mass, varying building matenals, and through design and placement of windows and doors i i NOT THiS Large roof seetlent to parallel the average sbps ~2y Maximum height Ilmit • THIS Large roof areas Orotoa up i ~-~ ~~ q ~ -~~-1 --, -- -~_ ~..`_ Uae e1 natural miterNla and wrndew plaoemsnf in small iaeremenls create Into/f aLng amag scale patterM Br•ak up massing el siruetural elements to more closely appro:imat• the natural atope Stone fvvndatbrra and relalning wa11s relate to tM greurW NOT THIS Wssrvo root nag u rerp risible n eenvaai to the rutural grope Large facade of one materia4 oven ~1 modulated a1' emrdowa, seems plain 4 Building matenals and color schemes should blend with the natural landscape Treated wood or matenals of a wood-like appearance, having the necessary fire retardant charactenstirs, are encouraged for extenor surfaces Where extenor stucco Is used, d . should have a final coat of integrated color in a muted earth tone Contrasting color accents should be kept to a minimum, particularly on the view side Use of other natural matenals, such as nver rock, is encouraged D Walls and Fences 1 Walls and fences can be used to define a sense of place and create an attractive appearance However, walls should not dominate a view, and their height should be limited adtacent to a street or trail or within a rear yard Terracing and extensive landscaping can reduce the effective bulk In addition, street front walls should incorporate varying design and natural matenals The use of open view fencing Is encouraged, so long as adequate public safety and residential privacy are maintained • J 2~ ti-__ _ ~~\ b4/ UJ/ CUU`. 1u vi ovvocwvvv.+ ^ ReteMing walla -top end loodng elevehons ^ Shade pavement end elopes 9:1 orsteeper. ^ Coeetion, e/eve6on, end sae of proposed buildrng pads ^ SLaek - existing end proposed rmssaecbana, impmvemenk, ngbts-ol_way, eh; Show cenfedme radii and gradient ^ Exishrrg end Proposed sewers oroMer meMod of sewedng. ^ lnd~cate locabon of benchmark(s). Any of dfa following hems may be required based upon Iurther rerlew of dfe dave/opmont applicatlon. Tho rontents of thane hems era deacribedln ofhsrhendouts, Stato Reguktlona, or Me Chy'a Ord/nanca: `~ ^ Slope Analysis Map; For the purpose of determining the amount and location of /and, as it exists in its nature! state, by a range of slope gradients. ^ Use base topogrsph/cal map prepared bye registered avp engrrreer, landscape erchiteeG orDOensed len4isurveyor. ^ Drawn fo a scale of not lean Men 1 inch to 100 feet end a contourrntervek same es Grading Plen. . ^ Include e0 swroundhrg preperDea widen 150 feet or Me aMe Doundedes. ^ Drews/ope Dends in the range oI0 uP to 5percenC >5 percent up to 10 pereenR > 10 percent up to 15 percent > 15 percent up fo 20 percerd, >20 percent up to 25 pecan! >25 pereenl up to 30 percent, end >30 perceM. ^ Cekuk(e lend arse Napes N each elope Dead and as a percentage o/slte tote/ acreage. ^ Draw a heavy, adld lure IrMrceting the 5 percent grade diAerenblal. ^ In addrdon, one Dopy o/!he Map shag be colored w)th each slope band in eonbas5ng colors, ^ 1nGude source al data end scale o/date usedln slope analysts end slope profl/ee ^ Slope shelf be accurately caku/eted and ktenbl/ed cons/sterd wIM the examples contained m Seetrotf 17 24 040 0l the Hrlkrde Deve/opmerd Drdrnence O Slope Profiles; A minimum of three slope profiles shall.• ^ Drawn et same scale and indexed, orheyed, to Me S/ape Anelysk Mep, ^ Show exragng and proposed topography, structures, and mfreabudure Proposed topography, etnrctures and Inhastnrcture shell be drawn w/M a heavy, aorKl tine. Fxrsang lopogrephy, alnrpure; and irdreatnrcbrre shall be • drawn wdh a shout dashes. Hillside DR Fflmg - 11/98 Page 6 of 8 521p RESOLUTION NO 04-69 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00961, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 3,628 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON LOT 12 OF TRACT 10035 IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DW ELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT 8045 CAMINO PREDERA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN 0207-631-02 A Recitals. 1 Mike and Wendy Stachowiak fled an application for the approval of Development Review DRC2003-00961, as described in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subtect Development Review request is referred to as "the application " 2 On the 26th day of May 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date. All legal preregwsites pnor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B. Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning • Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows• 1 This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth m the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced meeting on May 26, 2004, including wntten and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby speafically finds as follows a The application applies to property located at 8045 Camino Predera, with a street frontage of 82 feet and lot depth of 181 feet, and b. The subject property is on the downhill side of Camino Predera, with slope gradient of approximately 20-30 percent, and is approximately 40 feet below street grade at the rear (south) property line, and c The application proposes to construct asingle-family house with the upper floor level approximately matching the street grade of Camino Predera, and d The properties to the northeast have been developed with single-family homes The properties to the north, east, and west are presently vacant, and e The site is vacant and contains no vegetation other than native shrubs and grasses with a row of mature Silk Oaks along the south property line, and • f A 15-foot prroate drainage and equestrian easement exists along the rear of the site that is shared equally with property owners to the north, and g The proposed development is consistent with single-family development in the area (Tract 10035), and S2r}- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-69 DRC2003-00961 -STACHOWIAK . May 26, 2004 Page 2 h The applicants are proposing to develop a 3628 square foot split level house on a lot that is subtect to the Citys hillside development regulations 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 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows a. The proposed protect is consistent with the obtectives of the General Plan, and b. The proposed use is in accord with the obtectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located, and c The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code, and d The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially incurious to properties or improvements in the wcinity 4 The Commission herebyfinds and determines that the protect identified in this Resolution • is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental QualityAct of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15303(a) of the State CEQA Gwdelines. 5 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subtect to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference Planning Droision 1) Approval is fora 3,628 square foot home on Lot 12 of Tract 10035, located at 8045 Camino Predera 2) In addition to the vegetation required by the Hillside Ordinance, extensroe fast growing ground cover plantings will be required on the front and rear slope areas to provide erosion control to the satisfaction of the City Planner Jute netting is requred 3) Establish proper soil management techniques to reduce the adverse effects (i a ,erosion) of grading 4) Round off and contour all graded slopes to blend with the existing terrain, and to present a natural appearance 5) Retaining walls exposed to public view and return walls are to be • decorative masonry and compatible with the architectural style 6) A detailed Planting and Irrigation Plan, including slope planting, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner rewew and approval prior to the issuance of budding permits ~24~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-69 DRC2003-00961 - STACHOW IAK . May 26, 2004 Page 3 7) The rear 15-foot level area regwred in the backyard may be attained with an expanded deck area at the rear of the house 8) The existing Silk Oak trees shall be preserved in place. Engmeennq Droision 1) Install drive approach per City standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer Protect existing improvements and repair/replace all damaged improvements as directed by the City Engineer. Revise existing Street Improvement Plans Drawing No. 922 as required by the City Engineer No street tree installations are required b Pnor to any work being performed in the Public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits regwred. r1 U 2) Prevent all drainage from crossing over side lot lines and convey all site flows to public street, storm drain or other drainage easement 3) Provide swales for over flow purposes in case sump area drains become blocked Provide for surface drainage to pass through/over any proposed walls, fences etc. from rear to side and side to front yards Adequate provisions shall be made for conveyance and disposal of surface drainage entering and exiting the property 4) Provide a minimum 1-foot wide earthen bench on-site adjacent to all property Imes, then slope at maximum 20 percent to loin side yard swale flowline 6 The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY Rich Macias, Chairman ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary S2~ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 04-69 DRC2003-00961 -STACHOWIAK May 26, 2004 Page 4 I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day of May 2004, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS• NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS ~~~ C~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: DRC2003-00961 SUBJECT: Hillside Design Review APPLICANT: Mike and Wendy Stachowiak LOCATION: 8045 Camino Predera, Lot 12, Tract 10035 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees maybe regwred by a court to pay as a result of such action The City may, at its sole discretion, partiapate at its own expense rn the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No 04-69, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size) The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not regwred to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect B. Time Limits Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire it building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval No extensions are allowed C. Site Development The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Droision, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations SC-1-04 i \planning\final\pingcommWrc2003-00967cond5-26 doc S3\ ComoleM1On Date ~~- -/~. / / / / Protect No DRC2003-00961 Comoletion Date 2 Prior to any use of the protect site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions _/_/~ of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner 3 Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Bwldmg Code and _/_/_ State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Bwldmg and Safety Division to show compliance The bwldings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy 4 Revised site plans and bwldmg elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _/_/_ submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of bwldmg permits 5 All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for _/_/_ consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, bwldmg, etc) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdroision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first 6 Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all _/_/_ other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Speafic Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance 7 If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with _/_/_ all receptacles shielded from public view 8 All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc ,shall be _/~_ located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner For single- family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults 9 All bwldmg numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, _/_/~ including proper illumination 10 All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property ~_/_ owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits 11 For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each ~_/_ support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two %z-inch lag bolts, to withstand high winds Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing Pipe shall extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade 12 Wood Penang shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant ~_/_ 13 Slope Penang along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to _/_/_ maintain an open feeling and enhance views 14 Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock Other stone veneers maybe manufactured _/_/_ products D. Bui lding Design 1 All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted egwpment and/or ~_/ protections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adfacent properties and streets as regwred by the Planning Division Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the bwldmg design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner Details shall be included in bwldmg plans SC-1-04 2 i tplanning\fina~formsipingcomm\dre2003-00961cond5-26 doc `--' -' L- Project No DRC2003-00961 Comolehon Date E. Landscaping 1 A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of bwlding permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision 2 Existing trees regwred to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Muniapal Code Section 19 OS 110, and so noted on the grading plans The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods 3 All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5 1 or greater slope, but less than 2 1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control Slope planting regwred by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy 4 All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2 1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq tt of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq tt of slope area, and appropriate ground cover In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2 1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq ft of slope area Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 5 For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition 6 Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and urigation shall be required per the Development Code and/or Hillside Development Standards This requirement shall be in addition to the regwred street trees and slope planting 7 The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be regwred by the Engineering Division 8 Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer 9 All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division F. Other Agencies The applicant shall contact the U S Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Cary Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of budding permits SC-1-04 -~-~- / / ~_~- ~-~- ~-~- / / _!~_ ~~- ~~- _/_1- 3 i tplannmg\fmaNforrns~pingcomm\dre2003-00967 cond5-26 doc ~~~ Protect No DRC2003-00961 Comoletion Date APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS• NOTE ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) G. General Requirements 1 Submit five complete sets of plans including the following -/~- a Site/Plot Plan, b Foundation Plan, c Floor Plan, d Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan, e Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams, f Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and av conditioning, and g Planning Dwision Protect Number (i e , SUBTT #, SUBTPM#, DRC #) clearly identified on the outside of all plans 2 Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report ~~_ Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal 3 Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and W orkers' Compensation coverage to _/~ the City prior to permit issuance 4 Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls ~~- H. Site Development 1 Plans shall be submiried for plan check and approved prior to construction Ail plans shall be ~~_ marked with the protect file number (i e , DRC2001-00001) The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application Contact the Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts 2 Prior to issuance of bulding permits for a new residential protect or mator addition, the applicant ___/~_ shall pay development fees at the established rate Such fees may include, but are not limited to City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Bwidmg and Safety Division prior to permit issuance 3 Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tracUparcei map _/~_ recordation and prior to issuance of building permits 4 Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8 00 p m and 6 30 a m Monday ~_/_ through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays SC-1-04 4 Say i \planning\final\forms\pingcomm\dre2003-00961 cond5-26 doc Project No DRC2003-00961 Comoletion Date • I. New Structures 1 Provide compliance with the California Bulding Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness 2 Provide compliance with the California Building Code for requred occupancy separations 3 Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions J. Grading 1 Grading of the subtect property shall be in accordance with California Bwlding Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan 2 A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of Califorma to pertorm such work 3 A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check 4 The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Bwlding and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits 5 In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17 24 070 • 6 A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction protects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Ciwl Engineer APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: K. Security Hardware 1 A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors 2 One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors If windows are within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used 3 All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices L. Windows All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner M. Building Numbering 1 Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime . visibility -~-~- / / -~-~- ~_/- / / ~-~- -~-~- _/~- / / ~_~- ~-~- _/~. SC-1-04 5 i \planning\final\forrns\pingcomm\dre2003-00961 cond5-26 doc ~ `~~ Project No DRC2003-00961 APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED Comoletion Date • L1 SC-1-04 6 i \planning\final\fonns\pingcomm\dre2003-00961 cond5-26 doc ~,~ C~ RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT/FILE #: DRC2003-00961 APPLICANT NAME. PROJECT NAME: Stachowlak OCCUPANCY CLASS• LOCATION: 8045 Camino Predera FLOOR AREA: DATE: 10-20-03 TYPE CONSTRUCTION PLAN TYPE: SFR FD REVIEW BY: PLANNER: Alan Warren Concordia RC R-3 1954 sq ft V-n Moises Eskenazi Non-High Flre Hazard ALL OF THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. r1 L_J RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT- STANDARD CONDITIONS 8~ REQUIREMENTS. FSC-1 Pnor to building permit issuance complete the followmg• The required fire flow for this protect is 1000 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of LU pounds per square inch This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended Contact CCWD for a fire flow test Please allow 10 working days for test results Submit the fire flow letter from CCWD to FCS (909) 477-2713 2 Illustrate the location of the closest fire hydrants to the property on the site plan to be submitted FCS- 2 Pnor to occupancy final or final complete the followmg: Address Single-family New single-family dwellings shall post the address with minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting background The numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness The numbers shall be visible from the street When bwlding setback from the public roadway exceeds 100 feet, additional 4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry S3~ R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A ENGINEERING D E P A R T M E N T Staff Report DAIS: May 26, 2004 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Jerry A Dyer, Senior Civil Engineer SUBJECT: ENGINEERING DIVISION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Attached is the Engineenng Division's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Yeaz 2004/OS The projects have been categonzed by type of project (Beautification, Drainage, Streets, etc) which are m . alphabetical order within a category A map showing the project locations is also attached A summary of project costs by category is shown on the cover page The total for all projects is a little over $69,000,000 This item has been reviewed and approved by the City Council Public Works Subcomrmttee RECOMA'iENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find the Capital Improvement Program m conformance with the General Plan Respectfully submitted, i~ A Dyer error Civil Engineer Attachments FY 2004/05 Capital Improvement Program Protect Location Map ITEM "K" n U CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 SUMMARY Beautification .. $ 1,aao,ooo Drainage .... ... $ 2,111,7ao Facilities .... .. .. $ 80,000 Miscellaneous . .. $ 12 2oa 710 Parks . Railroad Crossings .. Streets. ... .. Studies .. .. .. . Traffic..... ... TOTAL .. $ z,1zl,ooo ... $ 19,387,000 $ 30,623,000 $ s,ooo ..... $ 1,1zo,ooo . .. $ 69,096,450 COMMENTS The protects are listed in alphabetical order within each category, except for numbered streets which are in numerical order at the beginning of a section If the account number contains an "x", a final number has not been assigned as yet • ~ , CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 No. Project Beautification 1 Fisher Dr -East Ave to the east -Landscape north parkway (Design and Construct) 2 Haven Ave - 19th St to Rte 210 -Landscape Median Island (Design and Construct) 3 Highland Av -Beryl St to Hermosa Av -Landscape south parkway (Design and Construct) 4 Highland Av -Day Creek BI to the east -Landscape south parkway (Design and Construct) 5 Metroiink Station -landscape north of tracks (Design and Construct) 6 Wilson Avenue - Carnelian St to Beryl St -Landscape parkways (Design and Construct) Drainage 7 Base Line Rd -Ramona to Hermosa -Install Master Plan Storm Drain (Design and Construct) 8 Devon Street -Archibald easterly -construct stone drain (Design and Construct) 9 Ehwanda Flood Control Channel - Regional Faality Reimbursement Page 1 of 6 Fund Account Amount ($) BeauGficabon 1-110-316-5650-1366 71,000 Dev Trust 18820002314 100,000 Caltrans 94.000 265,000 Beautification 1-110-316-5650-1464 235,000 Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1335 500,000 Beautification 1-110-316-5650-1454 60,000 Beautification 1-110-316-5650-1367 70,000 EEM Grant 1-110-316-5650-1367 190.000 260,000 Beautificabon 1-110-316-5650-1364 120,000 Beautification Total 1,440,000 Drainage Gen 1-112-303-5650-1465 900,000 AD 86-2 1-606-303-5650-1465 11740 911,740 Drainage Gen 1-112-303-5650-1341 600,000 Drainage Etw 1-114-303-5650-1358 600,000 Drainage Total 2,111,740 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2004105 No. Protect Fund Account Amount ($) Faci lities 10 Senior Center (existing) -Renovation of the existing landscaping and Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1133 80 000 irngation system (Construct) , Miscellaneous Facilities Total 80,000 11 ADA Ramps and Driveways at various locations CDBG 1-204-314-5650-1017 1 350 (Design and Construct) Ped Article 3 1-214-303-5650-1150 , 4_ 5,350 12 Calsense Retrofits - Distnct 2 Beautification 1-110-316-5650-1119 80,000 13 Cultural Center/ Library Improvement CFD 1-612-303-5650-1357 5,700,000 CDBG 1-204-303-5650-1388 396.170 6,096,170 14 Developer Reimbursements -Reimburse funds to Developers for Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1026 1,000,000 construction of City Master planned transportation and drainage Drainage faalities General City 1-112-303-5650-1026 816,420 Etiwanda 1-116-303-5650-1026 20,000 LowerEtw 1-126-303-5650-1026 124.420 1,960,840 15 Etiwanda Railway Station CDBG 1-204-303-5650-1389 50,000 16 Paafic Electnc Trail -Haven to east of Etiwanda -Trail Improvement Beautification 1-110-316-5650-1453 3,700,000 (Design and Construct) 17 Rte 210 -Highland -Plant Trees Beautification 1-110-316-5650-1483 35,000 18 RCSC Landscape and Imgation Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1133 80,000 19 Banyan Street -Sapphire to west end - Equestnan Trail Beautification 1-110-316-5650-1463 200,000 north parkway (Design and Construct) 20 Sidewalk grinding and repairs at vanous locations CDBG 1-204-314-5650-1018 1,350 Miscellaneous Total 12,208,710 • Page 2• . CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 No. Project Fund Account Amount ($) Parks 21 Field Rehabilitation Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1222 45,000 22 Heritage Park - Bndge Repair Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1321 54,000 23 Los Osos High School -Install field lighting (6 fields) -Construct Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1452 550,000 24 Red Hill Park - Pedrestrian Improvement -NEC of Park Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-xxxx 12 000 Construct Path and ADA Ramp (Design and Construct) , 25 Red Hill Park -Soccer Field Rehabilitation and Renovation Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1244 10,000 26 South Ehwanda Park - N/O Foothill BI E/O Etiwanda Av -Construct Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1313 1,000,000 new 5 acre park (Design and construct) 27 Vanous Parks -Rehabilitate vanous items (Design and Construct) Park Dev 1-120-305-5650-1059 450,000 Parks Total 2,121,000 Rail road Crossings 28 6th St - E/O Archibald -Upgrade RXR Spur crossing including storm Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1081 987,000 to Archibald Av (Design and Construct) 29 6th St - W/O Ehwanda Av -Upgrade RXR Spur crossing Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1405 400,000 (Design and Construct) 30 Haven Ave -Grade Separation at Metrolink Tracks RDA 2-650-801-5325-1355 18,000,000 (Complete Design/R!W Acquisition and Start Construction) Page 3 of 6 Radroad Crossings Total 19,387,000 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 No Protect Fund Account Amount ($) Streets 31 6th St - W/O RXR Spur to Ehwanda Av -Complete Street with Widening Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1404 296 000 (Design and Construct) , 32 6th St -Archibald Av to Hermosa Av -Pavement Rehabilitation Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1220 155 000 (Design and Construct) , 33 Archibald Av -Base Line to 19th St -Pavement Rehabilitation Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1371 385 000 (Design and Construct) , 34 Arrow Rte - I-15 to Ehwanda Ave -Pavement Re-striping Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1477 15,000 35 Arrow Rte -Archibald Av to Hermosa Av -Pavement Rehabilitaton Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1370 275 000 (Design and Construct) , 36 Base Line -Carnelian St to Lyon St -Pavement Rehabilitation Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1468 290 000 (Design and Construct) , 37 Base Line -Haven Ave to Deer Crk Channel -Pavement Rehabilitation Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1469 270 000 (Design and Construct) , 38 Base Line Rd 8 115 Interchange Improvement - EIR and RNV Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1361 800,000 RDA 2-660-801-xxxx 4.300.000 5,100,000 39 Beryl St - Ciel~to St to 19th St -Pavement Rehabilitation Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1295 95,000 (Design and Construct) 40 Church St -Archibald Ave to Haven Ave -Pavement Re-stnpmg Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1476 15,000 41 Church St -Archibald Ave to Hermosa Ave -Pavement Rehabilitation Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1470 10,000 (Design only) 42 Ehwanda Ave - 6th St to Arrow -Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1076 505,000 (Design and Construct) 43 Ehwanda Ave at Banyan St -NEC Curb Return Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1466 120,000 • Page 4 • • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -FISCAL YEAR 2004105 No. Project 44 Foothill Blvd -Grove Ave to Vineyard Ave -Widening and Bndge Improvement (Complete Design/R/W Acquisition and Start Construction 45 Grove Ave - 8th St to Arrow Route -Pavement Rehabilitation (Design and Construct) 46 Haven Av -Base Line Rd to Rte 210 -Widen west roadbed, stone dram and Pavement Rehabilitation (Complete design and construct) 47 Hermosa Ave -Highland Ave to Banyan St -Widen and Rehabilitation (Design and Construct) 48 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation -Various locations (Design and construct) 49 Milliken Ave - 4th St to 6th St -Street widening and Pavement Rehab (Design and Construct) -~ 50 Sapphire St - 19th St to Banyan St -Pavement Rehabilitation (Design and Construct) Page 5 of 6 Fund Account Amount ($) RDA 2-650-801-5325-1189 14,500,000 Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1189 220.000 14,720,000 TEA 21 1-208-303-5650-1472 314,000 SB 325 1-180-303-5650-1472 107.000 421,000 Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1406 6,405,000 Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1299 510,000 Gas Tax 1-170-303-5650-1022 400,000 Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1467 234,000 Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1252 1,000 AD 82-1 1-600-303-5650-1467 166,000 401,000 Measure I 1-176-303-5650-1471 235,000 Streets Total 30,623,000 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 No. Protect Fund Account Amount ($) Studies 51 Pavement Management Program Gas Tax 1-170-303-5650-1020 5,000 Traffic Studies Total 5,000 52 19th St -Install new traffic controller Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1491 220,000 53 Foothill Blvd -Install new traffic controller Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1492 400,000 54 Foothtll Blvd at Hellman Ave -Install Lek Tum Arrow Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1475 20,000 55 Rehabilitate traffic signal mtemally illuminated street name signs Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1251 20,000 (Design and construct) 56 Signal - 6th St at Buffalo St -Install traffic signal Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1473 130,000 (Design and construct) 57 Signal - Carnelian St at Wilson Ave -Install traffic signal Transportation 1-124-303-5650-1474 130,000 (Design and construct) 58 Signal -Archibald Ave to Banyan St -Install traffic signal Transportation 1-124-303-5650-xxxx 200,000 00 (Design and construct) Traffic Total 1,120,000 • Page 6• •