HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-40 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00107, A REQUEST TO
CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO
PARK FOR 3.36 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
MADRONE AVENUE, BETWEEN SANDALWOOD COURT AND RICHWOOD
DRIVE, AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (SUBAREA 1) TO MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 5.54 ACRES OF LAND,-LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF 9TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET EAST OF MADRONE
AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0207-262-18 (PORTION OF) AND 27.
A. Recitals.
1. Rancho Cucamonga Housing Partners, LP requested a change to the Development
District land use designations, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 25th day of May 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the 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 during the
above-referenced public hearing on May 25, 2005, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property within the City; and
b. The proposed development district amendment will not have a significant
impact on the environment; and
C. The proposed development district amendment is consistent with the land use
concept and density provisions of the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. The proposed land
use changes will more effectively implement the goals and objectives of the General Plan, in
that they will encourage orderly development of the site that is generally consistent and
compatible with development surrounding the site. The requested land use changes and
associated parcel map enable the applicant to make more efficient use of land by replacing
partially undeveloped land and non-conforming industrial uses with new residential development
and open space for a public park. The land use changes will result in fewer land use conflicts
between commercial/industrial uses and surrounding residential development. The proposal will
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eliminate an existing unsightly and non-conforming industrial use from the north side of 9th
Street where the area is largely developed with residential uses. Moreover, 9th Street serves as
a logical dividing line between residential uses on the north and future 'light industrial' uses
anticipated for the south side of the street. The proposed Medium Residential (8-14 DUs/Acre)
land use designation for the largest parcel will be consistent with the density levels of residential
development on nearby parcels on the north side of 9th Street. Apartments exist to the north,
and townhome and single-family development exist on the west side of Madrone Avenue. Thus,
the proposal will result in a land use pattern that is consistent with the existing land use
designations and development pattern of the area. The reservation of land area for the future
development and use as a public park will address the need for more park space in this area of
the community as identified in the General Plan. When the park is completed, it will further
improve and strengthen the existing residential neighborhood on the north side of 9th Street.
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, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed development district amendment does not conflict with the Land
Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for the logical development of the surrounding
area; and
b. The proposed development district amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity; and
C. The proposed development district amendment is in conformance with the
General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment
for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends that the City
Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, 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 judgment 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. The Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies no significant environmental
effect will result if this amendment is approved.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: ,In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the
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Mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to
the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development District Amendment
DRC2005-00107 by adoption of the attached City Council Ordinance, as shown in the attached
Exhibit A.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
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 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, the developer shall
submit Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed
schedule and projected 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.
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• 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) 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 Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 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 PM10 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.
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.
Cultural Resources
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:
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• 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.
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.
3) Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San
Bernardino County Museum.
Geologic 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
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emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with
drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a 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.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
4) 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 PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall
submit to Building Official for approval a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management
Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants
during construction activities entering the stone drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading
Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies
specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the
time of ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion
of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following
measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and
construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced
in southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance
program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does
occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a
specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan prepared by MDS Consulting (March
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2005) to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm
drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these
areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years,
shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the
issuance of grading permits.
7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to
the City Engineer for approval of a WQMP, including a project
description and identifying 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 Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga in June 2004.
8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall
obtain 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 Building Official 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. The developer shall hire a consultant to
perforin weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required
by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to
the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed
the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards,
then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
3) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in
first phase.
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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.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2005.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Rich M ias, C i n
ATTES
Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary
I, Dan Coleman, Acting 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 25th day of May 2005, by the following
vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00107, A REQUEST
TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL
TO PARK FOR 3.36 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
MADRONE AVENUE, BETWEEN SANDALWOOD COURT AND RICHWOOD
DRIVE AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (SUBAREA 1) TO MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 5.54 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF 9TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET EAST OF MADRONE
AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0207-262-18 (PORTION OF) AND 27,
A. Recitals.
1. Rancho Cucamonga Housing Partners, LP requested a change to the Development
District land use designations, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 25th day of May 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. On the day of 2005, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that
date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part
A, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing on _, 2005, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: .
a. The application applies to 12.8 gross acres of land within the General
Commercial and Industrial (Sub Area 1) districts, consisting of restaurant/offices, surface
parking, small residential cottages, a non-conforming industrial use, and undeveloped land; and
b. Surrounding the site are apartments and single-family homes on large lots to
the north; vacant land zoned for Industrial Park uses (Subarea 17) to the south (across 9th
Street); non-conforming industrial uses to the east; and townhome and single-family
development to the west (across Madrone Avenue); and
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c. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the
environment.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the
General Plan and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with
the General Plan and with related development; and
b. The proposed amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the
Development Code and the General Plan; and
C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
d. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment
for the application, this Council finds that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a
significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration, 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 judgment of this Council; and, further, this Council has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative Declaration with
regard to the application.
b. That, based upon the facts associated with the proposed project, no significant
adverse environmental effects will occur.
C. Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, this Council finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to this Council
during the public hearing, the Council 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 Council hereby approves Development District Amendment DRC2005-00107 by the
adoption of the attached Exhibit A.
6. The Secretary to this Council shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00107, A REQUEST
TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL
TO PARK FOR 3.36 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
MADRONE AVENUE, BETWEEN SANDALWOOD COURT AND RICHWOOD
DRIVE AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (SUBAREA 1) TO MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 5.54 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF 9TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET EAST OF MADRONE
AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0207-262-18 (PORTION OF) AND 27.
A. Recitals.
1. Rancho Cucamonga Housing Partners, LP requested a change to the Development
District land use designations, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 25th day of May 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. On the day of 2005, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that
date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part
A, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing on 2005, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to 12.8 gross acres of land within the General
Commercial and Industrial (Sub Area 1) districts, consisting of restaurant/offices, surface
parking, small residential cottages, a non-conforming industrial use, and undeveloped land; and
b. Surrounding the site are apartments and single-family homes on large lots to
the north; vacant land zoned for Industrial Park uses (Subarea 17) to the south (across 9th
Street); non-conforming industrial uses to the east; and townhome and single-family
development to the west (across Madrone Avenue); and
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C. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the
environment.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the
General Plan and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with
the General Plan and with related development; and
b. The proposed amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the
Development Code and the General Plan; and
C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
d. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment
for the application, this Council finds that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a
significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration, 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 judgment of this Council; and, further, this Council has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative Declaration with
regard to the application.
b. That, based upon the facts associated with the proposed project, no significant
adverse environmental effects will occur.
C. Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, this Council finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to this Council
during the public hearing, the Council 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 Council hereby approves Development District Amendment DRC2005-00107 by the
adoption of the attached Exhibit A.
6. The Secretary to this Council shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
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MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: General Plan Amendment DRC2005-00106, Development District Amendment
DRC2005-00107, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17156, and Development Review
DRC2005-00220
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management-The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
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 will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when,and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
GPA DRC2005-00106, DDA DRC2005-00107, SUBTPM17156, and DR DRC2005-00220
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as
determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project 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 monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project 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 project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project 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 occurring afterwritten
notification has been issued. The project 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 project 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 project 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.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the Citys MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.'s: General Plan Amendment DRC2005-00106• Development District Amendment DRC2005-00107• Tentative Parcel
Map SUBTP17156: and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17455 Applicant: Rancho Cucamonga Housing Partners, LP
Initial Study Prepared by: Michael Diaz Date: April 13. 2005
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Air Quality
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. The 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, the CP/BO C Review of plans C 2
developer shall submit Construction Plans to the City
denoting the proposed schedule and projected
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.
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 BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall
include the following provisions:
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• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
areas to erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
exposed excavated soil during and after the end of
work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in BO C Review of plans A 4
accordance with local ordinances and use sound
engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established BO C During A 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction
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., BO C During A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with construction
SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO C During A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other Construction
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO 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 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,a emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4
alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible.
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The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
Construction Grading Plans include a statement that
work crews will shut off equipment 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.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
Cultural Resources
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
archaeological 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 point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
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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 project
area. Submit one copy of the completed report,with
original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent
archiving.
A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction CP B Review of report A/D 4
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 CP B Review of report A/D 4
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 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 notify the monitor of the find.
• Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho CP D Review of report D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a
copy of the report to the San Bernardino County
Museum.
Geology and Soils
The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO C During A 4
stabilizing agent(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) construction
daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant
landscaping as soon as possible.
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Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 construction
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 C During A 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions construction
from the site during such episodes.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water.Quality ,
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the permit applicant BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
shall submit to Building Official for approval, Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically
identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during
construction activities entering the storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed
project that identifies specific measures to control on-
site and off-site erosion from the time of ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of
grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the
following measures at a minimum: a)Specify the timing
of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to
rainy periods experienced in southern California,and b)
An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur
either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program
within a specified time frame.
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. Responsible Monitoring Timing . od of Verified Sanctions
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During construction, temporary berms such as BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent
discharge of debris or sedimentfrom the site when there
is rainfall or other runoff.
During construction, to remove pollutants, street BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and
after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to
prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP)prepared
by MDS Consulting (March 2005) to reduce pollutants
after construction entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
Landscaping plans shall include provisions for BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
controlling and minimizing the use of
fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall
be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for
these areas, including monitoring provisions for a
minimum of two years,shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval prior to the issuance of grading
permits.
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 WQMP,
including a project description and identifying 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 Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
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Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits,applicant BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
shall obtain 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
Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Noise
Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During 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 BO C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section construction
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 Building Official. Said consultant
shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24
hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the Planning Department. 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 perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early CP C During A A
as possible in the first phase. construction
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Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification
Date/Initials Non-Compliance
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.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP
7-Citation
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