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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-26 - Agenda Packet Supplemental - PC-HPC (2)City of Rancho Cucamonga North Eastern Sphere Annexation Project (NESAP) Scoping Meeting September 27, 2017 DUDEK Introduction and Welcome Scoping Meeting Overview ® Purpose of a Scoping Meeting Description of Proposed Project Environmental Review Process and Schedule Environmental Issue Areas Comments from the Public and Agencies Where to Send Additional Scoping Comments DUDEK The Purpose of Scopin h, Inform the public and responsible agencies about an upcoming project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared. Inform the public about the environmental and public review process. Seek input regarding the proposed project and issues to be studied in the EIR. Identify issues of concern and areas of potential controversy. DUDEK Key Players' roles in the CEQA process City of Rancho Cucamonga: Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) A Sargent Town Planning: Planning and Urban Design Consultant for the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dudek: Environmental Consultant for the City of Rancho Cucamonga DUDEK Jrc .v Citv Boundaries and Sphere of Influence osp. ,�rp:..a E2 Re mo cu .+ . sphere o� mwena- rg Caumy9 sen tiE,narano Cm. FpnMre M. n OMno Ranch Cucariagd ,! Sen".I. HeOm Cop up.w 0itIa,i. N.uvho i ..,..,,,u a DUDEK NESASP ■ West of 1-15; North of 1-210; South of San Gabriel Mountains ■ Majority of area located within City's Sphere of Influence (SOI), within the County of San Bernardino (County) ■ 4,388 Acres • Conservation Priority Area = 3,176 acres - South: City of Rancho Cucamonga & Development Priority Area - East, West, and North: San Gabriel Mountains - East end extends from San Gabriel Mountains to Wilson Avenue • Development Priority Area = 1,212 acres - North: Conservation Priority Area - East, West, and South: City of Rancho Cucamonga DUDEK Project Area - Planning Areas e .A'iT�011'!.W LSc i Pnonry eanserva4on Ama 3170 au 0 Pnw!ty Development Area - t i4 ecras i Propose.f Development Pleas � Conservation Frea DUDEK Proposed Project Pre -zoning and annexation of approximately 4,088 acres of mostly undeveloped land under the jurisdiction of the County into the City, subject to the review and approval by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for San Bernardino County Establishment of a conservation program for approximately 3,664 acres of natural foothill habitat under the jurisdiction of the City MI Adoption of the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan to guide conservation and development in the project area in order to provide for sustainable human habitat while preserving, restoring, and conserving a high quality natural habitat DUDEK Proaosed Proiect Con't im Development of approximately of 579 acres of land within the Development Priority Area in order to generate financial resources to fund the conservation and restoration of the Conservation Priority Area 3,800 residential units 280,000 square feet of non-residential space 20 to 25 acres of public open space designation of a 16-acre elementary school site t, Adoption of a General Plan update for the Specific Plan Area Adoption of a tentative tract map to implement the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan and define the areas and boundaries of development, conservation, and other uses within the 1,212-acre Development Priority Area DUDEK Proaosed Proiect Con't ■ Removal of a small portion of the westerly end of the Day Creek levee within the Development Priority Area • All proposed modifications to existing flood control facilities will be conducted in partnership with the San Bernardino Flood Control District ■ Removal of the Proposed Project from the Etiwanda North Specific Plan DUDEK Development Priority Area Conaarraba Open Space Centre - -- - OerelapmeM Arza Met Qevel..ntAna I � I Q D., aeomenl Pnunry Pre. 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LuY Cpm �amamammonnaan Cen.."Wn Open Space L S.Wh... t ,__,Oevelepment —, see DUDEK Environmental Review Process ■ As lead agency for the NESAP, the City is mandated to fulfill the following requirements under CEQA: • Disclose significant environmental effects and means to reduce, avoid, and minimize those impacts • Present discussion of alternatives • Provide the public an opportunity to comment on the project's potential for environmental impacts • Provide an EIR that gives decision makers a solid basis for a sound decision on the project DUDEK Environmental Review Topics Potential environmental impacts to be studied: • Aesthetics ■ Agriculture and Forestry Resources • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Cultural Resources ■ Energy ■ Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hazards and Hazardous Materials ■ Hydrology and Water Quality • Land Use and Planning • Mineral Resources • Noise • Population and Housing ■ Public Services • Recreation ■ Transportation and Traffic ■ Tribal Cultural Resources ■ Utilities and Service Systems DUDEK Opportunities for Public Input � Issuance of Notice of Preparation for 30 days September 11, 2017 to October 10, 2017 _, Scoping Meeting: September 27, 2017 Completion of Draft EIR - Early 2018 n 45-day Public Review Period to Comment on Draft EIR Respond to Comments on Draft EIR and Complete Final EIR Mid-2018 Send to Agencies and Public for 10-day review period Consideration of Project Approval and Certification of EIR During Planning Commission and City Council Hearings Mid-2018 �I-='= DUDE K How to Submit Scoping Comments Scoping Comments Must be Received or Postmarked by October 10, 2017 Please send comments to: City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Attn: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number on all comments. DUDEK Municipal Code Amendment DRC2017-00725 Cannabis Regulations Cannabis Regulations in CA • Medical Marijuana • Recreational Marijuana • 1996 - Prop 215 • 2016 — Prop 64 (AMUA) • Ordinance 791 • 2015 — MCRSA • Ordinance 897 • Urgency Ordinance 900/900A 2017 — MAUCRSA • Combined licensing regulations from MCRSA and AMUA • One regulatory scheme for all types of marijuana Regulations Type of Use Proposed Regulation Medical Marijuana Dispensary Prohibited Commercial Marijuana Dispensary Prohibited Marijuana Transportation/Delivery Prohibited Marijuana Storage Prohibited Marijuana Laboratory Testing Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Personal (Outdoor) Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Personal (Indoor) o Allowed in residential zones as required by law. o Limited to 6 plants per residence. o No use permit is required. o Must acquire all necessary building permits for associated improvements (i.e. plumbing, electrical, etc.). o Must not create any light, glare, odor, noise or vibration that interferes with the reasonable en'o ment of life or property. Marijuana Cultivation — Commercial (Outdoor) Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Commercial (Indoor) Prohibited Environmental Assessment • Exempt from CEQA • Section 15061(b)(3) • No physical changes to the environment • No significant effect on the environment • Class 5 Categorical exemption • Minor changes in land use limitations Recommendation • Adopt Resolution 17-82 • Recommend to City Council approval of DRC2017-00725 • Prohibiting all commercial cannabis activity, both medical and non medical • Prohibiting outdoor cultivation • Allowing indoor cultivation consistent with State Law Municipal Code Amendment DRC2017-00726 Development Code Updates rr,.On I T f " 3 i CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Residential Parkway Landscaping • Add standards for materials to be used in residential parkway areas • No sharp, pointed or thorn type plant structures • Promote the use of turf alternatives • Allow specified decorative hardscapes • Provide standards for the installation of mulch, bark or decorative hardscape • Require the protection and irrigation of existing parkway trees State Model Water Landscape Ordinance • New MWELO adopted by State in 2015 • Reduces water use in new residential and commercial landscapes by up to 33% • Cities are required to: • Adopt the revised MWELO • Adopt a local ordinance "as effective" • Adopt revised MWELO and replace 17.82 Indoor Amusement and Entertainment Uses • New business use — "Escape Rooms" proposed in the IP and GI zoning districts • Categorized as Indoor Amusement and Entertainment • Pre 2012 Code — Recreational Facilities • Permitted with a CUP in IP and GI • Update land use table to conditionally permit Indoor Amusement and Entertainment in IP & GI Environmental Assessment • Exempt from CEQA • Section 15061(b)(3) • No physical changes to the environment • Reduce water consumption in residential parkways and new residential and commercial landscapes • Revision of land use regulations • Does not permit or allow the construction of any new locations • No significant effect on the environment Recommendation • Adopt Resolution 17-83 • Recommend to City Council approval of DRC2017-00726 • Amend parkway landscaping requirements • Adopt the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance • Conditionally Permit Indoor Entertainment and Amusement Uses in IP and GI zones 9500 & 9505 Feron Boulevard Twin Industrial Buildings W. Project Background • Public agencies reviewed the project's CEQA environmental documents and raised a number of issues. • Staff requested and received a continuance at the April 12, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. • Staff collaborated with agencies to resolve all concerns. Project Description • Applicant: Rancho Cucamonga Properties, LLC • Entitlement: Design Review (DRC2016-00695) • Project Description: Site plan and architectural review of two industrial buildings totaling 150,003 square feet at 9500 & 9505 Feron Boulevard. • Site Size: 7.52 Acres of Land • General Plan Designation: General Industrial • Zoning: General Industrial (GI) District Project Overview • Two single -story industrial warehouse buildings with mezzanines on two separate parcels • Parcel 1: 64,509 square foot building, 3.12 acres • Parcel 2: 85,494 square foot building, 4.40 acres • 5,000 square foot dedicated to office space for each building Project Overview • 122 parking spaces for personal vehicles and 17 spaces for trailer vehicles • 10% Landscape coverage and employee break areas on both sites • Existing on -site Sprint monopalm wireless facility and Drainage Basin on Parcel 2 TRASH ENCLOSURE 0 t s ■ FIRE BACKFLOW EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA - W (2) TABLES 7T ROUND CONCRETE TRANSFORMER a sr •�; +. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA shy i-sue Sprint Psd ii -ICE 2MER EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA W (2) TABLES 72" ROUND CONCRETE FIRE BACKFLOW (4) EXISTING OAKS TO BE PROTECTED IN PLACE OFFICE -TRANSFORMER FIRE TRUCK TURN AROUND ' Employee Parking Lot DETENTION == BASIN j Project Design • Contemporary industrial/warehouse design • Concrete tilt -up wall with smooth finish in three complementary colors. • Sandblasted accents around the exterior of the building and at the main office area • Use of vision and spandrel windows, and aluminum glazing to break up expanses of concrete walls 0 * CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA �s . Project Design (cont.) • Use of Coronado Brick veneer near the base at the main office area • Parking for trailers and employee vehicles screened behind gate and walls • Provided ample drought -tolerant landscaping along Feron frontage to adequately screen site • Project conforms to all related criteria of the Development Code for the General Industrial (GI) District gSSANDSLAST CONCRETE — Building 1 - East Elevation A fDNCRE `F e�9 1 Building 1 - West Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRETE Ir Building 1 — South Elevation JA Building 1 — North Elevation W SANDBLAST CONCRETE Building 2 - East Elevation Building 2 - West Elevation Building 2 — North Elevation Building 2 — South Elevation CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FUTURE \ H VA.C. L S 0" T L L High Parapets: Designed to screen future roof -mounted mechanical equipment. Public Correspondence • Staff received two letters from Mr. David R. Moore, dated April 10, 2017 and July 11, 2017. • In both letters, Mr. Moore states his concern that 9th Street and nearby intersections are not designed for big trucks. • Engineering staff reviewed Mr. Moore's letters and concluded that 9th Street will have an acceptable Level of Service. Engineering staff recommends 9th Street be maintained as existing. • Staff prepared a memorandum to provide context for the letters and forwarded a copy of both to members of the Planning Commission and City Council. Conclusion RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Commission take the following actions: the Planning • Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts • Approve Design Review DRC2016-00695 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions.