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Home My WebLink About10/09/08 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 @ 6:00 PMr RAINS ROOM "0 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION I. ROLL CALL: 6:08 PM A Frances Howd shell x Janet Ryerson x Lou Munoz Kelly Mathen Alternate x Francisco Oaxaca Alternate x Carol Dou lass (Equestrian Member x Larry Henderson Don Yoder (Bicycle Member x Bill Pallotto x Tom Tisler (Bicycle Member Alternate ll. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18122 — DAVID JEFFERS CONSULTING INC.: A proposal to subdivide four (4) vacant parcels with a combined area of approximately 53 acres into 76 lots in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, located at the east side of East Avenue, north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) - APN: 0225-191-03, -04, -13, -15, and -20. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2006-00793 and Variance 2009-00020. Staff Planner: Mike Smith, Associate Planner Action: The Committee generally accepted the project concept as revised. B. TRAIL PRIORITIES ANNUAL REVIEW DRC2010-00412 (FYR2011-2012) Staff Planner: Larry Henderson, Principal Planner (Oral Presentation) Action: The Committee continued the review to the next meeting. III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION- None IV. OLD BUSINESS - None V. ADJOURNMENT-6:56 PM CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I l� TRAILS ADVISORY f CA COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 @ 6:00 PM � RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE I. ROLL CALL: Frances Howd shell Janet Ryerson Lou Munoz Kelly Mathen Alternate Francisco Oaxaca Alternate Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member Larry Henderson Don Yoder(Bicycle Member Bill Pallotto Tom Tisler(Bicycle Member Alternate II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18122 — DAVID JEFFERS CONSULTING INC. -A proposal to subdivide four(4)vacant parcels with a combined area of approximately 53 acres into 76 lots in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, located at the east side of East Avenue, north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) - APN: 0225-191-03, -04, -13, -15, and -20. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2006-00793 and Variance 2009-00020. Staff Planner: Mike Smith, Associate Planner B. TRAIL PRIORITIES ANNUAL REVIEW DRC2010-00412 (FYR2011-2012) Staff Planner: Larry Henderson, Principal Planner(Oral Presentation) III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION This is the time and place for the general public to address the Trails Advisory Committee. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. 1, Denise Sink, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 2, 2010 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET September 8, 2010 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18122 - DAVID JEFFERS CONSULTING INC. (for Chaffey Joint Union School District) - A proposal to subdivide four (4) vacant parcels with a combined area of approximately 53 acres into 76 lots in the Very Low (VL) Residential District located at the east side of East Avenue, north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-210); APN: 0225-191- 03, -04, -13, -15, and -20. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2006-00793 and Variance 2009-00020. Background: This application was previously reviewed by the Trails Advisory Committee on December 9, 2009. At that time, the Committee recommended to the Planning Commission approval of this application subject to some revisions, which were incorporated as Conditions of Approval. The applicant indicated that his client could feasibly comply with most of the revisions. The exceptions were some changes that required further discussion with, and approval by, the City's Engineering Department. The outcome of those discussions follows each recommended condition. The Committee indicated that it was unnecessary to have a follow-up review (deferring to staff to verify the revisions). However, to ensure that the Committee is satisfied with the revisions, including some solutions that differ from those originally requested, the application is being presented to the Committee for additional review and discussion. 1. Preserve in-place, where feasible, existing trees that will be within the alignment of the new Community Trail. Comment: The Public Works Department's response is this would not be acceptable as this would reduce the overall width of the trail and obstruct the passage of maintenance vehicles. The trail would have to be widened to accommodate the presence of the trees. The alternate solution proposed by the applicant and accepted by staff, is to plant a new windrow of Eucalyptus trees parallel to the south perimeter of the project site. 2. If acceptable to the Engineering/Public Works Department Design, vehicles (horse trailers, hay deliveries, etc.), shall be able to navigate throughout the network without having to drive in reverse. Where a Local Feeder Trail ends at a Community Trail, vehicles shall be allowed access onto the Community Trail, and the vehicle gate step-through may be eliminated. Comment: The Engineering Department's response is this would not be acceptable as allowing private vehicles on the Community Trail would incur additional operational expense for the City and introduce a potential safety hazard. The alternate solution proposed by the applicant and accepted by staff, is to have `hammerhead turnarounds' at the north terminus of each north-south trail. Each turnaround has approximate dimensions of 20 feet (width) by 25 feet (length). 3. If acceptable to the Engineering/Public Works Department, acquire an access easement from the developer of Tract 17651 to allow equestrian vehicle access from the Community/Local Feeder Trails. Comment: The Engineering Department's response is this would not be acceptable as allowing private vehicles to cross the Community Trail would incur additional operational expense for the City and introduce a potential safety hazard. The alternate solution proposed by the applicant and accepted by staff, is to have 'hammerhead turnarounds' at the north terminus of each north-south trail. Each turnaround has approximate dimensions of 20 feet (width) by 25 feet (length). TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18122 - DAVID JEFFERS September 8, 2010 Page 2 4. Enlarge the corner 'cut-offs' at the intersection of the north to south and the east to west trails at Lots 15 and 16 so that they are 20 feet by 20 feet (instead of 10 feet by 10 feet). Comment: The applicant indicated that they could comply with this revision (note: the corner 'cut-offs' are still shown with dimensions of 10 feet by 10 feet). 5. Provide missing corner 'cut-off' at the right angle turn of the trail, located at Lot 17. Comment: The applicant completed this revision. However, the 'cut-off' will need to be increased to 20 feet by 20 feet similar to Condition No. 4 above. 6. Drainage 'V' ditches shall be no more than 6 inches deep and minimum of 5 feet wide. Comment: The applicant has indicated that they will comply with this revision. 7. Provide walls per City standard instead of PVC fencing throughout the trail network within the tract, except along the north side of the Community Trail. Comment: The applicant has revised the plans. Instead of a 6-foot high block wall, proposed by the applicant and accepted by staff, is a 2-foot high block wall with a 4-foot high wrought iron fence on top of it with pilasters located at equal intervals along the length of each wall segment. These walls are shown on the plans as solid lines. 8. Provide PVC fencing at the south side of Lot 76. Comment: The applicant has indicated that they will comply with this revision. 9. Increase the width of the trail entrance at Lots 17 and 76 to facilitate vehicle access. Comment: The applicant has indicated that they will comply with this revision. 10. Install the replacement Eucalyptus windrows in the Community Trail and make part of the Community Trail maintenance. Provide additional width as necessary. Comment: The Public Works Department's response is this would not be acceptable as this would reduce the overall width of the trail and obstruct the passage of maintenance vehicles. Furthermore, this would incur additional operational expense for the City. The alternate solution proposed by the applicant and accepted by staff, is to plant a new windrow of Eucalyptus trees along the south perimeter of the project site. 11. Provide striping in the street at all horse crossings. Comment: The applicant has indicated that they will comply with this revision. 12. Reduce the length and eliminate interim turnarounds of the east to west trail segments behind Lots 1 and 16. Comment: The applicant has indicated that they will comply with this revision. However, it appears that the applicant is proposing the same 'hammerhead turnarounds' as proposed to TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18122 - DAVID JEFFERS September 8, 2010 Page 3 address Condition No. 2. During the previous Committee review, it was concluded that these turnarounds are not necessary at Lots 1 and 16. 13. Provide trail signage for the Community Trail at all trail intersections per City standards. Comment: The applicant has revised the plans accordingly. Additional comments: 1. The Committee may want to consider a corner 'cut-off' of 20 feet by 20 feet at the right angle turn of the trail located at the southwest corner of Lot 76. However, because of the alignment of the walls at this location, the width of the trail is approximately 30 feet at this location and a 'cut-off' may not be necessary. 2. Between Lots 8 and 9 there is a 25-foot wide drainage easement with two (2) parallel wall segments proposed on either side of it. One of the walls will be on the property line that will separate the two lots. The other wall will be within Lot 9; this wall appears unnecessary or is a drafting error and should be revised accordingly. 3. Between Lots 15 and 16 there is a proposed 15-foot wide equestrian trail with a 5-foot wide drainage easement. However, at the north end of the trail near the street there is a block wall proposed across it and there is no wall proposed along the east side of the trail. This appears to be a drafting error and should be revised accordingly. 4. Provide the missing corner 'cut-off' of 20 feet by 20 feet at the proposed trail intersection located at the southwest corner of Lot 10. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved, incorporating the above revisions, and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Action: