HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-51 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 08-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
TO ENACT ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT DRC2007-00935, A
REQUEST TO AMEND PART 11, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5.24.300 OF THE OPEN
SPACE DISTRICTS BY ADDING SECTION .304 UNDER CONDITIONAL USES,
THEREBY PERMITTING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND BOAT STORAGE AND
SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES ASA CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE,SUBJECT
TO BEING LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ETIWANDA AND SAN
SEVAINE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AND ADJACENT TO THE EASTBOUND
1-210 AND 1-15 FREEWAY INTERCHANGES; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates filed an application for Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment
DRC2007-00935, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On March 12, 2008, the Planning Commission approved the initiation of Etiwanda Specific Plan
Text Amendment DRC2007-00935.
3. On the 24th day of September 2008,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.
4. 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 September 24, 2008, including written and oral staff reports,together with public testimony,
this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City; and
b. The application is in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204 to permit the
completion of Phase 11 of a master-planned recreational vehicle and self-storage facility on 3.60 acres of land;
and
C. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment contemplates amending Part 11,
Chapter 5, Section 5.24.300 of the Open Space District by adding Section .304 under Conditional Uses,
thereby permitting recreational vehicle and boat storage and self-storage facilities as conditionally permitted
use, subject to being located on the east side of the Etiwanda and San Sevaine Flood Control Channel and
adjacent to the eastbound 1-210 and 1-15 freeway interchange; and;
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d. This Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a
significant impact on the environment, nor on the surrounding properties; conversely, the amendment will
allow for recreational vehicle and boat storage and self-storage facilities in the Open Space District within the
Etiwanda Specific Plan in a location that is suitable for the storage of personal property because of its
immediate adjacency to the 1-15 and 1-210 Freeways; and
e. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment will provide the necessary legislative
action that will permit the completion of Phase II of a master-planned recreational vehicle and storage facility
in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit DRC2007-00935. The master plan and Phase I of the recreational
and vehicle storage facility was previously approved under Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 on
April 14, 2004, by the Planning Commission at a public hearing; and
f. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan and objectives of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan by conditionally permitting recreational vehicle and boat storage and self-storage
facilities in a location that is appropriate for this type of land use; and
g. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment will not have a significant impact on
the environment.
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 land 2 above,this Commission
hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment does not conflict with the Land Use
Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the Open Space District of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan, in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and
b. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment does promote the goals and
objectives of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
C. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text 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 subject application is consistent with the objectives the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
e. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text 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 and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as
follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQX) and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on
the findings contained in the Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation
measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the
environment. Based on that determination,a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City
staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
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b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it,
finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that, based
on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these
findings, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code
Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures
during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore recommends that the City Council adopt
the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation
Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the
Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby recommends approval of Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment DRC2007-00935 by
the adoption of this Resolution recommending approval of the attached Draft City Council Ordinance,
including the conditions shown below.
Planning Department
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 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 any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this
condition.
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,developer shall submit construction
plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use.
Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile
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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 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 the Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to
reduce Fine Particulate Matter(PM10) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD
Rule 403. Water all active construction areas three times daily.
7) Pave or apply water four times daily to all unpaved parking or staging areas.
8) Reduce speed on unpaved roads to less than 15 mph.
9) Cover or water twice daily any on-site stockpiles of debris, dirt or other dusty
material.
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10) 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 PMio emissions.
11) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered
equipment, instead of diesel equipment, where feasible.
12) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include
a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
13) Suspend use of heavy construction equipment during first stage smog alerts.
14) Encourage use of "clean diesel" equipment if modified engines (catalyst
equipped or newer Moyer Program retrofit) are available at reasonable cost.
15) Encourage car pooling for construction workers.
16) Limit lane closures to off-peak travel periods.
17) Park construction vehicles off travel roadways.
18) Wash or sweep access points daily.
19) Encourage receipt of materials during non-peak traffic hours.
20) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall
not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
21) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
22) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal
pane windows and weather-stripping.
Biological Resources
1) If site preparation activities are scheduled to occur during February 1 to
August 31, a pre-construction survey Burrowing Owl/nesting avian surrey by a
biologist shall be completed a minimum of 30 days prior to construction. Should
eggs or fledglings be discovered in any owl burrow or native nest, these
resources cannot be disturbed until the young have hatched and fledged. A
biologist shall complete a report containing recommendations on whether
passive relocation or avoidance is preferred. The applicant shall adhere to all
mitigation measures in the biologist's report and all requirements of the MBTA
and CDFG code.
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 archaeological heritage of the area.
• 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) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered
before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. 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.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the
summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga.Transfer collected
specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum.
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Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by
SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 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 the
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 storm
drain system to the maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in grading plan, and
implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control
on-site and off-site erosion from the time of ground disturbing activities are
initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include
the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and
construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern
California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to
ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of
this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within
a specified time frame.
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 Best Management Plan (BMPs) identified in
the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Lockman and
Associates (June 2008) to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Parking lots shall be swept quarterly.
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7) 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.
8) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (W QMP), including a
project 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 Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
9) 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 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 Building
Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards,then construction activities
shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards
or halted.
3) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100
daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the developer
shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul
routes. To the extent feasible,the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jaa R. Troyer, AICP, Secret ry
I, James R. Tro er, AICP, 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 24th day of September 2008, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
City of Rancho Cucamonga
0i MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment DRC2007-00935 and Conditional Use
Permit DRC2008-00204
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 Planning Director, 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
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's 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 after written
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 Department. The Department shall
require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee) with the City.
These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to
monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment DRC2007-00935 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204
Applicant: Mr. Bruno Mancinelli, c/o Charles Joseph Associates
Initial Study Prepared by: Donald Granger, Associate Planner Date: May 13, 2008
ResponsibleMitigation Measures No. .. of Verified Sanctions for
FrequencyImplementing Action for Monitoring D. -
Air Quality
All construction equipment shall be maintained in good PD 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 PD/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 PD 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:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
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Mitigation Measures No.
Responsible of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
• 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 the 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 BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily
to reduce Fine Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. Water all active
construction areas three times daily.
Pave or apply water four times daily to all unpaved BO C During A 4
parking or staging areas. construction
Reduce speed on unpaved roads to less than 15 mph. BO C During A 4
construction
Cover or water twice daily any on-site stockpiles of BO C During A 4
debris, dirt or other dusty material. construction
2 of 9
Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of
Method of Verified Sanctions for
ImplementingDate/initials Non-Compliance
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,o emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4
alternative fuel powered equipment, instead of diesel
equipment, where feasible.
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.
Suspend use of heavy construction equipment during BO C During A 4
first stage smog alerts. construction
Encourage use of "clean diesel' equipment if modified BO C Review of plans A/C 4
engines (catalyst equipped or newer Moyer Program
retrofit) are available at reasonable cost.
Encourage car pooling for construction workers. PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4
Limit lane closures to off-peak travel periods. CE B/C Review of A/C 2/4
plans/During
construction
Park construction vehicles off travel roadways. BO C During A 4
construction
Wash or sweep access points daily. BO C During A 4
construction
Encourage receipt of materials during non-peak traffic BO C During A 4
hours. construction
All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4
requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
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.
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Mitigation Measures No.
Responsible
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
'Biological Resources,",
r .
a ,
If site preparation activities are scheduled to occur PD B Prior to Grading C/D 2/4
during February 1 to August 31, a pre-construction
survey Burrowing Owl/nesting avian survey by a
biologist shall be completed a minimum of 30 days prior
to construction. Should eggs or fledglings be discovered
in any owl burrow or native nest,these resources cannot
be disturbed until the young have hatched and fledged.
A biologist shall complete a report containing
recommendations on whether passive relocation or
avoidance is preferred. The applicant shall adhere to all
mitigation measures in the biologist's report and all
requirements of the MBTA and CDFG code.
Cultural ReSOUrc@S °' f, T y"<'?
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 PD/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 PD/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 PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage of the area.
Propose mitigation measures and recommend PD/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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Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of
of Verif led Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Prepare a technical resources management report, PD C Review of report NU 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.
If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal PD B Review of report A/D 4
fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the
developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to
protect or preserve them for study. 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 PD 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 BC 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.
• Prepare, identify,and curate all recovered fossils for PD D Review of report D 3
documentation in the summary report and transfer to
an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino
County Museum).
• Submit a summary report to City of Rancho PD D Review of report A/D 4
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a
copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
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Mitigation Measures No.
Responsible . . of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Geology and Soils
The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
RWQCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions,in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO 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 the time of
year of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO C During A 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o 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 PM,o emissions.
y.drolo gY
H 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 the 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 storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
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Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification
Date/initials Non-Compliance
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 ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of
grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the
following measures ata minimum: a)Specify the timing
of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to
rainy periods experienced in Southern California,and b)
An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur
either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program
within a specified time frame.
During construction, temporary berms such as BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent
discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there
is rainfall or other runoff.
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 Best Management CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
Practices (BMPs) identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Lockman and
and Associates, June 2008, to reduce pollutants after
construction entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
Parking lots shall be swept quarterly. BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
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.
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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 WOMP,
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
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 in June 2004.
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
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''
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 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.
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Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the POGO 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
PD-Planning Director 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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ORDINANCE NO. 08-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT
AMENDMENT DRC2007-00935, A REQUEST TO AMEND PART 11,
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5.24.300 OF THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS BY
ADDING SECTION .304 UNDER CONDITIONAL USES, THEREBY
PERMITTING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND BOAT STORAGE AND
SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE,
SUBJECT TO BEING LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE
ETIWANDA AND SAN SEVAINE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AND
ADJACENT TO THE TO THE EASTBOUND 1-210 AND 1-15 FREEWAY
INTERCHANGES; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates filed an application for Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment
DRC2007-00935, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On March 12, 2008, the Planning Commission approved the initiation of Etiwanda Specific
Plan Text Amendment DRC2007-00935.
3. On September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing with respect to the above-referenced Etiwanda Specific Plan
Text Amendment DRC2007-00935 and, following the conclusion thereof, adopted its Resolution
No. 08-51 recommending that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt said Etiwanda
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2007-00935.
4. On , 2008, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
duly-noticed public hearing on the application.
5. 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 City 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 substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the above-referenced
public hearing on 2008, including written and oral staff reports, together with public
testimony, the City Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City; and
b. The application is in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit application
DRC2008-00204 to permit the completion of Phase II of a master-planned recreational vehicle and
self-storage facility on 3.60 acres of land;
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DRC2007-00935—CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
, 2008
Page 2
C. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment contemplates amending Part II,
Chapter 5, Section 5.24.300 of the Open Space District by adding Section .304 under Conditional Uses,
thereby permitting recreational vehicle and boat storage and self-storage facilities as conditionally
permitted use, subject to being located on the east side of the Etiwanda and San Sevaine Flood Control
Channel and adjacent to the eastbound 1-210 and 1-15 freeway interchange; and
d. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment would not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare, materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would
not have a significant impact on the environment, nor on the surrounding properties; conversely, the
amendment will allow for recreational vehicle and boat storage and self-storage facilities in the Open
Space District within the Etiwanda Specific Plan in a location that is suitable for the storage of personal
property because of its immediate adjacency to the 1-15 and 1-210 Freeways; and
e. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment will provide the necessary
legislative action that will permit the completion of Phase II of a master-planned recreational vehicle and
storage facility in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit DRC2007-00935. The master plan and
Phase I of the recreational and vehicle was previously approved under Conditional Use Permit
DRC2003-00048 on April 14, 2004, by the Planning Commission at a public hearing; and
f. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan and objectives of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan by conditionally permitting recreational vehicle and boat storage and
self-storage facilities in a location that is appropriate for this type of land use; and
g. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text 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 Etiwanda Specific Plan Text 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 Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment does promote the goals and
objectives of the Development Code, and;
C. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Text 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 subject application is consistent with the objectives the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
e. 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, the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the Etiwanda Specific Plan
Text Amendment will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this
reference, based upon the findings as follows:
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DRC2007-00935— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
, 2008
Page 3
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQX) and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project.
Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of
mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant
effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared.
Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The City Council has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments
received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds:
(i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based
on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment. The City Council further finds that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council. Based on these findings,
the City Council adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. The City Council also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for
the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code
Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation
measures during project implementation. The City Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for
the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation
Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the
City Council's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
City Council hereby approves Etiwanda Specific Plan Text Amendment DRC2007-00935, thereby
amending Part II of Chapter 5, Section 5.24 OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS, as listed below and including
the conditions shown below:
Addition of the following bold text to Part II of Chapter 5, SECTION 5.24 OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS:
.304 Conditional Uses: Recreational Vehicle and Boat Storage and Self-Storage
Facilities, subject to being located on the east side of the Etiwanda and San Sevaine
Flood Control Channel and adjacent to the eastbound 1-210 and 1-15 Freeway
Interchange.
Planning Department
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 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 any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his
obligations under this condition.
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DRC2007-00935—CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
, 2008
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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, 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 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 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.
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, 2008
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• 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 the Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily
to reduce Fine Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403. Water all active construction areas three times daily.
7) Pave or apply water four times daily to all unpaved parking or staging areas.
8) Reduce speed on unpaved roads to less than 15 mph.
9) Cover or water twice daily any on-site stockpiles of debris, dirt or other dusty
material.
10) 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.
11) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment, instead of diesel equipment, where feasible.
12) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
13) Suspend use of heavy construction equipment during first stage smog alerts.
14) Encourage use of 'clean diesel' equipment if modified engines (catalyst
equipped or newer Moyer Program retrofit) are available at reasonable cost.
15) Encourage car pooling for construction workers.
16) Limit lane closures to off-peak travel periods.
17) Park construction vehicles off travel roadways.
18) Wash or sweep access points daily.
19) Encourage receipt of materials during non-peak traffic hours.
20) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks
shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
21) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
22) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
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DRC2007-00935 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
, 2008
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Biological Resources
1) If site preparation activities are scheduled to occur during February 1 to
August 31, a pre-construction survey Burrowing Owl/nesting avian survey by
a biologist shall be completed a minimum of 30 days prior to construction.
Should eggs or fledglings be discovered in any owl burrow or native nest,
these resources cannot be disturbed until the young have hatched and
fledged. A biologist shall complete a report containing recommendations on
whether passive relocation or avoidance is preferred. The applicant shall
adhere to all mitigation measures in the biologist's report and all
requirements of the MBTA and CDFG code.
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:
• 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 archaeological heritage of the
area.
• 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) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered
before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. 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:
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• 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.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in
the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino
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 PM10 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 the
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 storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in grading plan, and
implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to
control on-site and off-site erosion from the time of ground disturbing
activities are initiated through completion of grading.. This Erosion Control
Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the
timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods
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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 Best Management Plan (BMPs) identified
in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Lockman and
Associates (June 2008) to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Parking lots shall be swept quarterly.
7) 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.
8) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP),
including a project 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 Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
in June 2004.
9) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice
of Intent (NO]) 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.
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 08-
DRC2007-00935— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
, 2008
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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 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 Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance
with above noise standards or halted.
3) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed
100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the
developer shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction
traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes
that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is, for any
reason, deemed or held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, or preempted by legislative enactment, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase, or words thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses,
phrases, or words might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional or preempted by
subsequent legislation.
7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be
published within 15 days after its passage at least once in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, a newspaper
of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, California.