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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
September 8, 2021
7:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Public Communications
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listed on the agenda. The Commission may not discuss any issue not included on the Agenda but set
the matter for a subsequent meeting.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2021.
D. Public Hearings
D1. LOCATED AT 12774 BANYAN STREET - EGL ASSOCIATES, INC. - A request to subdivide a
vacant 6.96-acre parcel into 9 residential lots for future single-family development, a Specific Plan
Amendment to amend the site’s Specific Plan designation from Estate Residential (ER) to Very Low
(VL) Residential within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, Equestrian Overlay, and a Tree Removal Permit
to remove 157 Heritage Trees from the project site. Staff has prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Tentative Tract Map, Specific Plan
Amendment, and Tree Removal Permit. APN: 0225-111-07. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration. (SUBTT18012-1, DRC2016-00730,
DRC2018-00898.)
E. Director Announcements
F. Commission Announcements
G. Adjournment
HPC/PC Agenda – September 8, 2021
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hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday,
September 2, 2021, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION AND
AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
August 25, 2021
7:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
The Regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on
August 25, 2021. The meeting was called to order by the Chair Oaxaca at 7:01 p.m.
A. Roll Cal
Planning Commission present: Chair Oaxaca, Vice Chair Dopp, Commissioner Morales,
Commissioner Williams and Commissioner Guglielmo
Staff Present: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Mike Smith,
Principal Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant; David Eoff, Sr. Planner; Brian
Sandona, Senior Engineer; Ivan Rojer, Fire Chief.
B. Public Communications
Chair Oaxaca opened the public communications and hearing no comment, closed public
communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2021.
Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Morales to approve Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0 vote.
D. Public Hearings
D1. LOCATED ON A VACANT LOT 400 FEET EAST OF THE HAVEN AVENUE AND TOWN
CENTER DRIVE INTERSECTION, ALONG THE SOUTHSIDE OF TOWN CENTER DRIVE
- RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - A request to construct a two-
story fire station with additional site improvements, and approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for the operation of a public safety facility for a site within the Community Commercial
/ Terra Vista Planned Community District. APN: 1077-423-01. Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for
the project and has indicated, with proper mitigations, no significant environmental impacts
HPC/PC Regular Minutes – August 25, 2021
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will result from the project. Design Review and Conditional Use Permit. (DRC2020-00432,
DRC2020-00433.)
David Eoff, Senior Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on
file).
Chair Oaxaca asked the Commission if there were any comments for staff on this public hearing item.
Commissioner Morales asked about the purchasing of a Fire Truck and if it will be Electric or Hybrid
and if there will be enough charging stations to accommodate.
David Eoff answered the Fire District’s plan is to use an Electric Engine at this station and the station
will be designed to accommodate electric apparatus and electric vehicles.
Ivan Rojer, Fire Chief and Applicant, thanked the Commission and mentioned this is a strategic need
for the community. Station will be located in an area of town to respond quickly to pick up calls,
providing high level of service for all.
Commission Morales asked if station would accommodate a ladder truck.
Chief Rojer replied, yes.
Commissioner Morales asked what the average response time is to Haven/Foothill areas.
Chief Rojer answered 4 minutes response time. After 6 minutes without air, death starts. He said every
minute does count.
With no further discussion from Commissioners, Chair Oaxaca opened public hearing.
With no comments from the Public, Chair Oaxaca closed public hearing.
Commissioner Guglielmo stated he liked the modern design of the station.
Commissioner Morales mentioned it’s very important future development guarantees safety for the
public. New design is attractive. He expressed his support.
Vice Chair Dopp thanked the Architect and stated it did not look like a regular fire station. It’s unique
and special. Distribution of resources is very important.
Commissioner Williams stated it’s been a long time coming. She is grateful to see this long-anticipated
project coming to fruition. She expressed her love for the design and mentioned it belongs in a
magazine. She would like to be invited to the opening.
Chair Oaxaca stated he was able to see this project at the Design Review Committee. He mentioned
it’s a different take and appreciates the landscape. He agrees with Commissioner Williams, we have
been waiting a long time and it’s now the right time and right place.
Motion by Commissioner Guglielmo, second by Commissioner Morales, to adopt Resolution 21-51,
Design Review DRC2020-00432 and Resolution 21-52, Conditional Use Permit DRC2020-
00433. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote.
HPC/PC Regular Minutes – August 25, 2021
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E. Director Announcements
Anne McIntosh mentioned there will be at least one item on the next scheduled PC meeting Agenda for
September 8th and mentioned General Plan will be on the Agenda in October.
F. Commission Announcements
Commissioner Morales mentioned he attended National Night Out and disclosed that he also attended the
Regina Winery Open House public engagement event but did not come to any conclusions regarding the
proposals – only attended for informational purposes.
G. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Vice Chair Dopp to adjourn the meeting, motion carried
unanimously, 5-0 vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Elizabeth Thornhill
Executive Assistant, Planning Department
Approved:
DATE: September 8, 2021
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Anne McIntosh, AICP, Planning Director
INITIATED BY: Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
LOCATED AT 12774 BANYAN STREET - EGL ASSOCIATES, INC. - A request
to subdivide a vacant 6.96-acre parcel into 9 residential lots for future single-family
development, a Specific Plan Amendment to amend the site’s Specific Plan
designation from Estate Residential (ER) to Very Low (VL) Residential within the
Etiwanda Specific Plan, Equestrian Overlay, and a Tree Removal Permit to remove
157 Heritage Trees from the project site. Staff has prepared an Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
Tentative Tract Map, Specific Plan Amendment, and Tree Removal Permit. APN:
0225-111-07. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts has been
prepared for consideration. (SUBTT18012-1, DRC2016-00730, DRC2018-
00898.)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following action:
• Approve Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00730 through the
adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions.
• Recommend City Council approval of Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00730 through the adoption
of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A request to change the Specific Plan designation and subdivide a vacant 6.96-acre property for future single-
family residential development.
BACKGROUND:
The project site is an undeveloped parcel with an area of 303,609 square feet (6.96 acres). The site is generally
rectangular in shape and has dimensions of about 575 feet north to south and 550 feet east to west (Exhibit A).
The site slopes down from north to south, from about 751 to 717 feet, which results in a change of elevation of
about 30 feet between the site’s highest and lowest point. It is covered by non-native grasses, ornamental
vegetation, and contains 158 trees.
The existing Land Use, General Plan, and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent properties are
as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
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North Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
South Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Very Low (VL) Residential 1, 2
East Preschool Very Low Residential School (S) 1, 2
West Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
1 – Equestrian Overlay; 2 – Etiwanda Specific Plan
PROJECT ANALYSIS:
A. General: The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 9 lots for future single-family residential
development (Exhibit B). All 9 lots take access from a proposed gated cul-de-sac which branches off
from Banyan Avenue. The proposed tentative tract map includes one lettered lot (Lot A), which will be
used as a private street and storm drain. Lot A will be maintained by a homeowner’s association.
As part of the subdivision, the applicant is proposing to change the project site’s zoning designation from
Estate (ER) Residential to Very Low (VL) Residential in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. As demonstrated in
the following table, the proposed subdivision meets all pertinent requirements in the Very Low (VL)
Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
Development Standard Required Proposed Complies?
Lot Area (Minimum) 20,000 SF 22,451 SF YES
Lot Area (Average) 25,000 SF 26,914 SF YES
Lot Depth (Minimum) 200’ 208’ YES
Lot Width (Minimum) 90’ 97’ YES
Lot Frontage (Minimum) 40’ 70’ YES
No development/construction of houses is included with the proposed subdivision. The applicant (or
subsequent future developers) will be required to submit a Design Review application to the City for
review when any house product is proposed in the future.
B. Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00730: The applicant is requesting a Specific Plan Amendment to
change the Specific Plan Designation of the project site within the Etiwanda Specific Plan from the
current designation of Estate Residential (ER) to Very Low (VL) Residential. This change would allow a
density increase on the project site from the currently allowed 1.08 dwelling units per acre under the
Estate Residential (ER) to a maximum of 2.17 dwelling units per acre under the Very Low (VL)
designation. The project as proposed will have a density of 1.29 dwelling units per acre.
Staff is in support of the requested Specific Plan Amendment, as the project site is one of the last
remaining parcels along Banyan Street between Bluegrass Avenue and Etiwanda Avenue that are zoned
Estate Residential (ER). Changing the Specific Plan designation to Very Low (VL) Residential will allow
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development on the site to be consistent in density and character with all other existing residential
developments along the north and south sides of Banyan Street.
C. Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-00898: A tree survey (prepared by Arbor Care, Inc., October 2020)
submitted by the applicant shows 158 trees on-site, 157 of which are considered “Heritage Trees” due to
their size or species as defined in Section 17.16.080 of the Development Code. Seventy percent (110 of
158) trees on-site are nearly dead or dead. The remaining 28 trees are all in poor condition. As such, the
applicant has applied for a Tree Removal Permit to remove all trees on site including the Heritage Trees.
The applicant is proposing to plant 47 48-inch box trees on the project site to replace the trees to be
removed. Staff’s opinion is the value of the 47 large replacement trees exceeds the value of all existing
Heritage Trees on the project site due to their condition.
D. Trails Advisory Committee: As the project site is within the Equestrian Overlay, it was reviewed by the
Trails Advisory Committee on March 10, 2021. Each lot has an area of 20,000 square feet or larger,
which allows for equestrian, and animal-keeping uses. As such, the project includes a 20-foot-wide
Community Trail segment that will be constructed along the north side of Banyan Street to match, and
connect with, the existing Community Trails adjacent to the residential developments located to the east
and south of the project site. Additionally, a 15-foot-wide local feeder trail will loop around the entire tract
to provide access to the rear of every lot and connect to the new Community Trail.
This is consistent with Section 3.4 of the City’s Trails Implementation Plan, which requires local feeder
trails to provide a logical riding loop within subdivisions and Section 17.70.040 of the Development Code
that require feeder trails to provide direct equestrian access to the rear of all lots. The proposed
equestrian trail will also include corner cutoffs to allow a vehicle to maneuver at trail ends. The Trails
Advisory Committee recommended approval of the project’s trails network. The location of the 24 by 24-
foot horse corral and access gates from the trail to each lot will be reviewed by the Planning Department
at the time the applicant applies for a Design Review to develop house product at the subdivision. The
required gates and equestrian step-thru posts are proposed to be provided where the private equestrian
trails (feeder trails) intersect with the community trail, approximately 20 feet from the curb face of Banyan
Street.
Pursuant to the Trails Advisory Committee’s recommendation (Exhibit C), the project is conditioned to
include a third equestrian access point with gates and step throughs toward the site’s northwesterly
corner along Amber Lane.
E. Neighborhood Meeting: A neighborhood meeting was conducted for the project on April 13, 2021. The
meeting had 9 attendees. Attendees asked questions about the project’s entitlement process,
environmental review, and construction schedule. No attendees expressed opposition to the project.
F. Public Art: Per RCMC Chapter, 17.124.020(B)1, any project with a density that is equal to 4 dwelling units
per acre or below is exempt from the City’s Public Art requirement. As the project is proposing a density
of 1.29 dwelling units per acre, the project is exempt from the City’s Public Art requirements.
CEQA DETERMINATION:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, the 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 related to air
quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology and
water quality, noise, public services, and tribal and cultural resources, there would be no substantial evidence
that the project would have a significant effect on the environment.
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Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided
public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. On July
21, 2021, the City received comments from the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) in response to the
Mitigated negative declaration. The CVWD was requesting a minor correction in the percentage of groundwater
supply provided by the CVWD by the City, from 35% as stated in the Mitigated Negative Declaration to 47%
based on the CVWD’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. This correction has since been incorporated into
the environmental document.
California State Bill 18 requires that the City send project notification to California tribal communities when a
project proposes a General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment. Tribal Notifications were sent on January 11,
2018. On January 17, 2018, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians requested that mitigation measures in the
event that archeological/tribal resources are encountered during project activities be incorporated in the into the
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
As required by Assembly Bill 52 (AB52), the City submitted Tribal Consultation Requests to the San Gabriel
Band of Mission Indians, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, Torres Martinez
Desert Cahuilla Indians, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation, and the Morongo Band of Mission
Indian following a completeness determination for the project. The notices were mailed out on January 20, 2021
and provided for a 30-day comment period ending on February 20, 2021.
On January 26, 2021, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians responded to the notice and requested that
mitigation measures related to archeological/cultural resources be incorporated into the Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the
mitigation measures for the project.
CORRESPONDENCE:
This item was advertised as a public hearing with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 660-foot radius of
the project site. To date, no written correspondence, phone calls, or in person inquiries have been received
regarding the project notifications.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
One of the City Council’s core values is “providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all.” The high-quality
neighborhood enabled by the project supports this core value by continuing to provide world-class development
within the City for the benefit of future and current residents.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Aerial
Exhibit B - Project Plans
Exhibit C - Trails Advisory Committee Comments (March 10, 2021) and Action Agenda
Exhibit D - Draft Resolution of Approval 21-47 Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1
Exhibit E - Draft Resolution of Approval 21-49 Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-00898
Exhibit F - Draft Resolution of Approval 21-48 Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00730
Exhibit G - Conditions of Approval
Exhibit H - Statement of Agreement
Exhibit I - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Exhibit J - Mitigation Monitoring Program
AERIAL
Exhibit A
PROJECT
SITE
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Exhibit BProject Plans
Exhibit C
RESOLUTION NO. 21-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT18012-1, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A VACANT PARCEL OF
APPROXIMATELY 6.96 ACRES INTO 9 RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITHIN THE
VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
(ESP), EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY, LOCATED AT 12774 BANYAN STREET;
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF – APN: 0225-111-07.
A.Recitals.
1.EGL Associates, Inc. filed an application for the issuance of Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT18012-1, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2.On the 8th day of September 2021, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
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 September 8, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The application applies to the property located at 12774 Banyan Street with a
linear dimension, from north to south, of approximately 575 feet and a linear dimension, from east
to west of approximately 550 feet and is presently undeveloped; and
b.The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and zoning designations
for, the project site and the surrounding properties (relative to the above-noted) are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
North Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
South Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Very Low (VL) Residential 1, 2
East Preschool Very Low Residential School (S) 1, 2
Exhibit D
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-47
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18012-1 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
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West Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
1 – Equestrian Overlay; 2 – Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP)
c.The proposal is to subdivide a property of approximately 6.96 acres into 9 single-
family detached lots for future development. The proposed density for the project is 1.29 dwelling
units per acre. The maximum density allowed within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, ESP,
is 2.17 dwelling units per acre. The average lot area for the project is 26,914 square feet and the
minimum net average for the Very Low (VL) Residential District in the ESP is 25,000 square feet.
The site layout is consistent with the ESP’s development standards such as lot width and depth,
minimum and average lot area, street width, and wall design; and
d.The project site slopes down north to south, from about 751 feet to 717 feet. The
conceptual grading plan indicates the highest pad elevation is 747 feet at the northwest corner of
the site, and lowest pad elevation is 724 feet at the southeast portion of the site; and
e.The subdivision will have one point of access from the future cul-de-sac
accessed from Banyan Street. The Engineering Department has included conditions that require
the construction of right-of way improvements including curb and gutter, and a community trail;
and
f.The design of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the surrounding
residential subdivisions along Banyan Street; and
g.This application is in conjunction with Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-
00730 to amend the site’s Specific Plan designation from Estate Residential (ER) to Very Low
(VL) Residential within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, Equestrian Overlay and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2018-00898; and
h.The project was reviewed by the Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) on March 10,
2021. The project includes local feeder trails and will be conditioned to have trail improvements
that meet City standards. The Committee recommended approval of the project to the Planning
Commission with minor changes incorporated as discussed in the staff report and included in the
attached Conditions of Approval; and
i.On April 13, 2021, a neighborhood meeting was conducted by the applicant via
teleconference. The intent of this meeting was to invite property owners within a 660-foot radius
of the project boundaries for input relating to the project. There was a total of 9 attendees, in
addition to the applicant, Project Engineer, and Planning Department staff. During the meeting,
the applicant presented the tentative tract map and conceptual grading plan for the proposed
project. No opposition to the project was brought up; and
j.On January 11, 2018, per SB 18, Tribal notifications were sent to all tribes
recommended by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) informing them of the
proposed Specific Plan Amendment related to the project. On January 17, 2018, the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians requested that mitigation measures in the event that archeological/tribal
resources are encountered during project activities be incorporated in the into the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-47
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18012-1 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
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k.On January 20, 2021, per AB 52, the City sent Tribal Consultation Requests to
the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians –
Kizh Nation, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indian following a completeness determination for
the project. On January 26, 2021, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians responded to the
notice and requested that mitigation measures related to archeological/cultural resources be
incorporated into the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
l.The Planning Department prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration which
incorporates all comments resulting from tribal notifications pursuant to SB 18 and AB 52.
Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to
adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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.That the tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and the ESP. The proposal involves a subdivision for residential development within the Very Low
(VL) Residential Zoning District of the ESP and the Very Low Residential General Plan land use
designation. The maximum density within this zone and General Plan land use designation is 2.17
dwelling units per acre. The proposed subdivision involves a density of 1.29 dwelling units per
acre; and
b.The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and ESP. The project involves a request to subdivide a 6.96-acre site
into 9 residential lots for future single-family residential development. The minimum lot size is
20,000 square feet and the minimum net average for the Very Low (VL) Residential District in the
ESP is 25,000 square feet. The project complies with these standards. The project site layout is
also consistent with the ESP’s development standards such as lot width and depth, street width,
and wall design; and
c.The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. Currently,
the site is undeveloped. The project involves grading of the site to comply with the City
requirements and to be consistent with previously approved tract maps within the vicinity of the
subject property; and
d.The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat. An initial study was prepared
for the project that includes mitigation measures to reduce any potential impacts to humans or
wildlife to less than significant; and
e.The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The
proposed project involves a residential subdivision. The included mitigation measures, along with
the future single-family residential use, will not cause serious public health problems; and
f.The design of the tentative tract ties into the existing equestrian community trail
system and will not conflict with any easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-47
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18012-1 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
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access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. The project incorporates
one point of primary access, which is from a future cul-de-sac branching from Banyan Street.
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 no subsequent or supplemental
environmental document is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
in connection with the review and approval of this application based upon the following findings
and determinations:
a.Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s
local CEQA Guidelines, the 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, the City staff provided public notice of
the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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. Based on that
determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided
public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to 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 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 approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in
the attached Conditions of Approval.
6.The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-47
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18012-1 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
Page 5
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary
I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary 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 8th day of September 2021, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2018-
00898, A REQUEST TO REMOVE 157 HERITAGE TREES RELATED TO THE
SUBDVISION OF A VACANT 6.96-ACRE PARCEL INTO 9 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITHIN THE VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT,
ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN (ESP), EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY LOCATED AT
12774 BANYAN STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF –
APN: 0225-111-07.
A.Recitals.
1.EGL Associates, Inc. filed an application for the issuance of Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-
00898, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tree Removal
Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2.On the 8th day of September 2021, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said hearing on that date.
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 hearings on September 8, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The application applies to the property located at 12774 Banyan Street with a linear
dimension, from north to south, of approximately 575 feet and a linear dimension, from east to west of
approximately 550 feet and is presently undeveloped; and
b. The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and zoning designations for, the
project site and the surrounding properties (relative to the above-noted) are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
North Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
South Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Very Low (VL) Residential 1, 2
East Preschool Very Low Residential School (S) 1, 2
Exhibit E
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-49
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2018-00898 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
Page 2
West Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
1 – Equestrian Overlay; 2 – Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP)
c.Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-00898 is for the removal of 157 Heritage Trees. A Tree
Survey (Arbor Care, Inc., October 2020) was submitted that reviews the health and condition of all 158
trees on-site, 157 of which are Heritage Trees. The report concludes that based on the poor condition of a
majority of the trees on the project site, all 158 trees will need to be removed, including 157 Heritage Trees;
and
d.The application is in conjunction to Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1 for the
subdivision of a vacant parcel into 9 single-family lots and Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00730 to
amend the site’s Specific Plan designation from Estate Residential (ER) to Very Low (VL) Residential
within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, Equestrian Overlay; and
e.On April 13, 2021, a neighborhood meeting was conducted by the applicant via
teleconference. The intent of this meeting was to invite property owners within a 660-foot radius of the
project boundaries for input relating to the project. There was a total of 9 attendees, in addition to the
applicant, Project Engineer, and Planning Department staff. During the meeting, the applicant presented
the tentative tract map and conceptual grading plan for the proposed project. No opposition to the project
was brought up; and
f.On January 11, 2018, per SB 18, Tribal notifications were sent to all tribes recommended
by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) informing them of the proposed Specific Plan
Amendment related to the project. On January 17, 2018, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
requested that mitigation measures in the event that archeological/tribal resources are encountered during
project activities be incorporated in the into the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
g.On January 20, 2021, per AB 52, the City sent Tribal Consultation Requests to the San
Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians,
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation, and the
Morongo Band of Mission Indian following a completeness determination for the project. On January 26,
2021, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians responded to the notice and requested that mitigation
measures related to archeological/cultural resources be incorporated into the Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration; and
h.The Planning Department prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration which incorporates
all comments resulting from tribal notifications pursuant to SB 18 and AB 52. Thereafter, the City staff
provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
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:
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September 8, 2021
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a.The proposed Tree Removal Permit is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan.
The related Tentative Map (SUBTT18012-1) will be consistent with the General Plan. The removal of the
subject trees is necessary to develop the related 9-lot single-family subdivision; and
b.The proposed Tree Removal Permit will be in accord with the objectives of the Municipal
Code and the purposes of the district in which permits the removal of heritage trees when associated with
the development of the project site. In this case, removal of the trees is necessary to construct the related
9-lot single-family subdivision. The Tree Survey submitted for the project (Arbor Care, Inc., October 2020)
concluded that based poor health of a majority of on-site trees, a total of 158 trees, 157 of which are
considered Heritage Trees, will need to be removed; and
c.The proposed Tree Removal Permit will be compliance with each of the applicable
provisions of the Development Code including replacement of the removed trees with trees of a species
and quantity commensurate with the aesthetic value of the trees to be removed. The removed trees will
be replaced by 47, 48-inch box trees as part of the proposed project, which far exceed the existing value
of all trees that are dead, dying or in poor condition currently on the project site; and
d.The proposed Tree Removal Permit, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity as the 157 Heritage Trees will be replaced with new trees as part of the overall
landscape theme.
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 no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval
of this application based upon the following findings and determinations:
a.Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local CEQA
Guidelines, the 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, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent
to 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 the City
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-49
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2018-00898 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
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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 approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in the attached
Conditions of Approval.
6.The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary
I, Anne McIntosh, 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 8th day of September 2021, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00730, A REQUEST TO AMEND
THE SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATION OF AN UNDEVELOPED, 6.96-ACRE
PROPERTY FROM ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (ER) TO VERY LOW (VL)
RESIDENTIAL WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN (ESP),
EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY, LOCATED AT 12774 BANYAN STREET; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF – APN: 0225-111-07.
A.Recitals.
1.EGL Associates, Inc. filed an application for the issuance of Specific Plan Amendment
DRC2016-00730, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Specific Plan Amendment request is referred to as "the application."
2.On the 8th day of September 2021, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
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 September 8, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The application applies to the property located at 12774 Banyan Street with a
linear dimension, from north to south, of approximately 575 feet and a linear dimension, from east
to west of approximately 550 feet and is presently undeveloped; and
b.The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and zoning designations
for, the project site and the surrounding properties (relative to the above-noted) are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
North Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
South Single-Family Residential Very Low Residential Very Low (VL) Residential 1, 2
Exhibit F
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SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00730 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
Page 2
East Preschool Very Low Residential School (S) 1, 2
West Vacant Very Low Residential Estate (ER) Residential 1, 2
1 – Equestrian Overlay; 2 – Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP)
c.The proposal is a Specific Plan Amendment to change the Specific Plan
Designation of the subject property from Estate Residential (ER) to Very Low (VL) Residential for
the development of 9 single-family lots within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, Equestrian Overlay.
House product for the lots is not a part of the project scope and will be submitted at a later date;
and
d.This application is in conjunction with Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1 to
subdivide the subject property into 9 single-family lots and Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-
00898; and
e.The proposed lots comply with the 90-foot lot width and 200-foot lot depth
requirements of the Etiwanda Specific Plan for the Very Low (VL) Residential district. The lots
range in size from 22,451 to 29,703 square feet, with an average lot size of 26,914 square feet
which exceeds the required 25,000 square foot average lot size; and
f.The existing single-family residences to the south and west of the project site are
within the Very Low (VL) Residential district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, and are developed in
accordance with all applicable zoning standards of their underlying zoning district including
average lot size, lot dimensions, and density. The design of the proposed subdivision is consistent
with the surrounding residential subdivisions along Banyan Street; and
g. On April 13, 2021, a neighborhood meeting was conducted by the applicant via
teleconference. The intent of this meeting was to invite property owners within a 660-foot radius
of the project boundaries for input relating to the project. There was a total of 9 attendees, in
addition to the applicant, Project Engineer, and Planning Department staff. During the meeting,
the applicant presented the tentative tract map and conceptual grading plan for the proposed
project. No opposition to the project was brought up; and
h.On January 11, 2018, per SB 18, Tribal notifications were sent to all tribes
recommended by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) informing them of the
proposed Specific Plan Amendment related to the project. On January 17, 2018, the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians requested that mitigation measures in the event that archeological/tribal
resources are encountered during project activities be incorporated in the into the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
i.On January 20, 2021, per AB 52, the City sent Tribal Consultation Requests to
the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians –
Kizh Nation, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indian following a completeness determination for
the project. On January 26, 2021, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians responded to the
notice and requested that mitigation measures related to archeological/cultural resources be
incorporated into the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
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September 8, 2021
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j.The Planning Department prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration which
incorporates all comments resulting from tribal notifications pursuant to SB 18 and AB 52. The
Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated on June 28, 2021. Thereafter, the City staff
provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
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. That proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment does not conflict with the
Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for the development, within the district, in
a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development. As a Land Use Policy,
the General Plan states that new development should be accommodated in a manner that
integrates it into the physical structure of the City, is a logical extension of existing infrastructure
improvements and there are adequate public services available to serve the development. The
proposed Specific Plan Amendment will implement the Land Use Policies outlined above and will
not be inconsistent with the density or quality of existing development within the Etiwanda Specific
Plan area and the City.
b. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment does promote the goals and
objectives of the Etiwanda Specific Plan which in turn are consistent with and implement the goals
and objectives of the General Plan. These goals include promoting the economical and efficient
use of land, promoting design and construction techniques that are responsive to the
environment, and promoting development compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The
proposed zoning amendment will result in development that is consistent with these goals and
objectives and will be indistinguishable in overall quality and design from existing development in
the surrounding area.
c.The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will enable development on the subject property to be
consistent with all other residential development along Banyan Street. The lots will be of similar
size to the surrounding development. The minor increase in density will not increase traffic in a
manner that is beyond what the roads were designed to accommodate or overwhelm the existing
public facilities in the surrounding area.
d. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. The General
Plan states that the Very Low (VL) land use designation is characterized by detached, very low
density single-family residential units on 0.5-acre lots or larger, with private yards and private
parking with a density range of 0.10 to 2 dwelling units per acre. The related subdivision
(SUBTT18012-1) for the project site has a proposed density of 1.29 dwelling units per acre. The
proposed Specific Plan Amendment will be fully compliant with the General Plan; and
e.The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan. The project site is being subdivided for the development of single-family residences
with a density of 1.29 dwelling units per acre and an average lot size of 26,914, in excess of the
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required 25,000 square foot average lot size. The lots will be of similar size to the existing
residential lots to the south and east, and will become an integral part of the surrounding area.
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 no subsequent or supplemental
environmental document is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
in connection with the review and approval of this application based upon the following findings
and determinations:
a.Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s
local CEQA Guidelines, the 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, the City staff provided public notice of
the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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 hereby 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 Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00730 as
depicted on Exhibit B, attached hereto.
6.The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-48
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00730 – EGL ASSOCIATES, INC.
September 8, 2021
Page 5
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary
I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary 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 8th day of September 2021, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTT18012-1 DRC2016-00730, DRC2018-00898
Project Name: Su 9-Lot Subdivision
Location: 12774 BANYAN ST - 022511107-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
The Cucamonga Valley Water District's (CVWD) Engineering Department shall be included in the final
design coordination. Designs of facilities connecting to the CVWD's systems, or construction which
have potential to impact their existing facilities must be formally submitted prior to construction.
Development Guidelines are available on the CVWD website at www.cvwdwater.com/Development.
1.
Developer shall provide elevations and details for the subdivision gate during building permit plan
check.
2.
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the
approved activity.
3.
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.
4.
Approval of Tentative Tract No.18012-1 is granted subject to the approval of Specific Plan Amendment
DRC2016-00730.
5.
Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for
information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
6.
The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption
and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,530.25. All checks are to be made payable
to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
public hearing.
7.
This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3
years from the date of the approval.
8.
www.CityofRC.us
Printed: 7/29/2021
Exhibit G
Project #: SUBTT18012-1 DRC2016-00730, DRC2018-00898
Project Name: Su 9-Lot Subdivision
Location: 12774 BANYAN ST - 022511107-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines ), rather than wood
fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
9.
The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site
Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading
on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations,
and the Etiwanda Specific Plan,
10.
All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building,
etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has
commenced, whichever comes first.
11.
Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property
owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owners at least
30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter.
12.
Street names shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map
13.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
The street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all
costs of street lights and to provide power to City owned street lights.
1.
All existing overhead lines on the project side of the street shall be undergrounded and poles shall be
removed.
2.
Provide full width improvements along Amber Lane to bring Amber Lane up to City Standards. An
in-lieu fee has been paid by 12770 Amber Lane for frontage improvements. Provide half width
improvements from the tract boundary to Etiwanda Avenue.
3.
(DIF Fees)
Development impact fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy per
the Engineering Fee schedule, Government Code Section 66000, et seq. and local ordinance. Pursuant
to Government Code Section 66020(d), the 90-day approval period in which the applicant may protest
these fees will begin at the date the fees are invoiced. Protests must be made in writing and be
delivered to the City Clerk prior to the close of business on the 90th day of the 90-day approval period.
Note: Fees are subject to change annually.
4.
Standard Conditions of Approval
www.CityofRC.us Page 2 of 15Printed: 7/29/2021
Project #: SUBTT18012-1 DRC2016-00730, DRC2018-00898
Project Name: Su 9-Lot Subdivision
Location: 12774 BANYAN ST - 022511107-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Private drainage easements for cross -lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted
on the final map.
Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
project site from adjacent areas.
Easements for cross-lot drainage shall be private.
If a public storm drain easement is required to convey flows from Amber Lane to "A" Street; Public
storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a sump catch
basin on the public street, and provisions made to pass through walls.
5.
Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.6.
Dedication shall be made of the following rights -of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street
centerline):
30' on Amber Lane
33' on Banyan
30' on "A" Street (Private Street)
7.
Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, community
trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal encroachment and
maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and /or tentative map. Private
easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be reserved as
shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
8.
A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be
installed as required by the City Engineer.
9.
Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
10.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be
paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least
50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and
appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Permits issued on or after June 2, 2014, must
complete the reimbursement process through the City's Accelerate online portal within 60 days following
the completion of the construction and /or demolition project or the deposit will be forfeited. Permits
issued before June 2, 2014, require the following when applying for a deposit reimbursement: a
completed CD-2 form, a copy of the cashier ’s receipt showing the deposit amount, and all weight
tickets. Instructions and forms are available at the City's web site, www .CityofRC.us, under City Hall;
Engineering; Environmental Programs.
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Project Type: Tentative Tract Map Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new
streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to Building Permit
issuance if no map is involved.
12.
A signed consent and waiver form to join and /or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts
shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or issuance of
Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
13.
Add the following note to any private landscape plans that show street trees: “All improvements within
the public right-of-way, including street trees, shall be installed per the public improvement plans .” If
there is a discrepancy between the public and private plans, the street improvement plans will govern.
14.
Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: for Banyan Street
and Amber Lane
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Side-walk
Drive Appr.
Street Lights
Street Trees
Comm Trail
Other
15.
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of
energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a
permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all
improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and
accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure
or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of
completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined
by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In
no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources
prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development
approval.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future
signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public
and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right -of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit
shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project
along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring .
Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other
locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart,
unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch pvc with pull rope or as specified.
e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA
standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate
detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be
provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the
construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to
City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement
plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: “Street
trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet, typically Sheet 1.” Where public landscape
plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans.
Street Name: Banyan Street
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia hybrid ‘Muskogee’
Common Name: Crape Myrtle
Min. Grow Space:
Spacing: 35 feet on center
Size: 15 gallon (minimum)
Qty.: To be determined during design
Street Name: Amber Lane
Botanical Name: Geijera parviflora
Common Name: Australian Willow
Min. Grow Space:
Spacing: 45-feet on center
Size: 15 gallon (minimum)
Qty.: To be determined during design
Street Name: "A" Street (Private)
Botanical Name: Geijera parviflora
Common Name: Australian Willow
Min. Grow Space:
Spacing: 25 feet on center
Size: 15 gallon (minimum)
Qty.: To be determined during design
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City
inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as
determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department.
Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
18.
Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted
policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including
driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines
of sight plotted as required.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and /or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior
street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive
approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
20.
Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance
with the City's street tree program.
21.
The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.22.
Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric
power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements
shall be provided as required.
23.
Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval of
the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them.
24.
Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga
Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental
Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required
prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been
issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior
to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects.
25.
An irrevocable offer of dedication for roadway purposes shall be made for the private streets.26.
Street improvement plans per City Standards for all private streets shall be provided for review and
approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the private streets, fees shall be
paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition
to any other permits required.
27.
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
Gates installed across a residential emergency vehicle access road (fire lane) are required to be in
accordance with Standard 5-3. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
1.
The site/project is located in the designated Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Area. Please include this
note on the plans. Construction materials and methods and automatic fire sprinkler systems are to be in
compliance with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, Section R 337 of the California Residential
Code, and Fire District Standard 49-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
2.
The site/project is located in the designated Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Area. Please include this
note on the plans. Landscaping, vegetation management, fuel reduction, and other wildland fire safety
features and practices are required to comply with all applicable provisions of Fire District Standard
49-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
The site/project is located in the designated Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Area. Please include this
note on the plans. A site-specific or project -specific fire protection plan is required for this project. The
fire protection plan is required to be in accordance with Fire District Standard 49-1. The Standard has
been uploaded to the Documents section.
4.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural
calculations, energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance
with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards .
The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC and Current
RCFPD Ordinance.
1.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The
Grading and Drainage Plan (s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual
Grading and Drainage Plan.
1.
A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall
implement design recommendations per said report.
2.
The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the City Engineer, or his designee, prior to the issuance of
building permits.
3.
A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and
for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by
a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
4.
The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust
control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be
located outside of the public right of way.
5.
If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan /Permit are submitted to the City Engineer for review, the rough
grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading and Drainage
Plan/Permit.
6.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall obtain written permission from the adjacent
property owner(s) to construct wall(s) on property line(s) or provide a detail(s) showing the perimeter
wall(s) to be constructed offset from the property line.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a
minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All
slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code.
8.
The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading agreement and bond
shall be approved by the City Engineer, or his designee.
9.
The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
10.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format
provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout “Information for Grading Plans and Permit”.
11.
Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading
meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner /representative, the grading contractor and
the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a
pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department
at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing
grading operations:
i)The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii)Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit;
iii)At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit
Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be
prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate
Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
12.
Prior to issuance of a wall permit, on engineered combination garden /retaining walls along the property
boundary the structural calculations for the wall shall assume a level toe /heel at the adjacent off-site
property (i.e. a manufactured slope is not present). This shall be shown in the typical sections of the
grading and drainage plan.
13.
Prior to issuance of a wall permit, a copy of the Grading Special Conditions of Approval shall be
included within the engineered wall plans and calculations.
14.
Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site plan )
set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations between the
building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections CBC 1804.3/CRC
R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.2/CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.2/CRC R703.6.2.1 of the current adopted
California Building Code/Residential Code.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a signed and notarized letter from the
adjacent property owner(s) for ALL work proposed on the adjacent property. The letter shall be scanned
and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set. The letter shall show on either the title sheet or a detail
sheet of the grading and drainage plan set.
16.
Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall submit
to the City Engineer, or his designee, a rough or a precise grading plan showing the location and
elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of
proposed structures and drainage of the site.
17.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the following information
in the equestrian trails: – Provide PVC fencing per city standards, provide a 4” thick decomposed
granite (DG) surface, provide a drainage V ditch parallel to the trail, provide a bridge over the V ditch
where necessary for access to corals, and gates to corrals. The equestrian bridges shall be capable of
carrying vehicle loads where necessary. Where the longitudinal slope (s) is S< 5% the cross fall shall be
2%, if S>5% the cross fall may be 4% maximum. Where water bars required, the spacing for the water
bars is: 50’ maximum for longitudinal slopes of 4% to 6%, 40’ maximum for longitudinal slopes of 6.1%
to 9%, 30’ maximum for longitudinal slopes of 9.1% to 12%, 20’ maximum for longitudinal slopes
greater than 12%. In the equestrian trails water bars shall also be placed at the top and bottom of the
trail where the gradient of the trail changes, i .e. a steep downhill slope which will cause additional
erosion to the trail.
Banyan Street:
The Feeder trail along Banyan Street shall provide a vehicle gate with side access per City standard
1006-B and City standard 1007-B. City standard 1007-B (Pass Through Detail) shall be modified with
a spacing of 36” between each of the treated posts.
Amber Lane:
A 7 ft. pass-through access without a vehicle gate shall be provided along Amber lane per City standard
1007-B. City standard 1007-B (Pass Through Detail) shall be modified with a spacing of 36” between
each of the treated posts.
18.
A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on -site drainage shall be
prepared and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval for on -site storm water drainage
prior to issuance of a grading permit. The report shall contain water surface profile gradient calculations
for all storm drain pipes 12-inches and larger in diameter. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by
the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study shall provide inlet calculations
showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan storm water flows into the proposed
structural storm water treatment devices.
19.
Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard lined gutters and
swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent. This
shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan prior to issuance of a grading permit.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the storm water run -off will not
adversely affect the downstream properties and that the water may legally discharge to the downstream
properties. The engineer of record shall show on the final permitted grading and drainage plan one (1)
or more of the following items are met: a) There is sufficient downstream capacity to accept the
proposed storm water flows and that the downstream property owner have provided permission to
accept the upstream storm water flows; b) a legal document /entity exists allowing developed storm
water flows to be discharged to the property lower in elevation; c) a storm drain system to safely convey
the storm water flows to a public storm drain system without causing flooding to adjacent property(ies).
21.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit and in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution 92-17, if
a lot may not directly drain off -site directly to the street or other acceptable drainage device (such as a
drainage ditch adjacent to an equestrian trail ), then: a) drainage may flow from only one lot onto only one
other lot; b) a drainage easement shall be provided over the lot accepting the drainage; c) the drainage
shall be contained within either a concrete /rock lined swale/channel or a reinforced concrete pipe; and
d) the drainage shall be designed with excess capacity to account for the probable lack of necessary
maintenance, therefore, it shall be designed to convey two (2) times the runoff from a 100-year storm
event with the minimum diameter of the pipe being 12-inches.
22.
Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California
Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan.
23.
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP)
storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
24.
Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of
the project Conditions of Approval.
25.
Reciprocal access easements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint maintenance
of all storm water quality structural /treatment devices and best management practices (BMP) as
provided for in the project ’s Storm Water Quality Management Plan, shall be provided for by CC&R ’s or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to the approval of the Water Quality Management Plan, or the Final
Map, whichever occurs first. Said CC&R ’s and/or deeds shall be included in the project site specific
Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) document prior to approval of the WQMP document
and recording of the Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan.
26.
Prior to the issuance of a Rough or Precise Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga ’s
“Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan” shall be submitted for review
and approval by the City Engineer and recorded with the County Recorder’s Office.
27.
Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan
document.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for
each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the City Engineer, or his
designee, prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and /or approval of the project -specific Water Quality
Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted
grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the project -specific Water Quality
Management Plan.
29.
The homeowners association shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person /company on a
biennial basis for the Class V Injection Wells /underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The homeowners association shall maintain on a
regular basis all best management practices (BMP”s) as described in the Storm Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground
infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the homeowners association.
30.
The homeowners association shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural
storm water treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Environmental Program Manager. The homeowners association shall maintain on a regular basis as
described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs
associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the homeowners
association.
31.
The homeowners association shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved
project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a
biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager.
32.
A final project-specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the City
Engineer, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga ’s “Memorandum of Storm Water Quality
Management Plan” shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a rough or precise grading permit or any
building permit, or the approval of the Final Map, whichever occurs first.
33.
Prior to the issuance of a rough or precise grading permit, or a building permit or Engineering Services
Department issued right of way permit or the recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first, the
applicant shall submit to the City Engineer, or his designee, a final project specific water quality
management plan for review and approval, and shall have said document recorded with the San
Bernardino County Recorder's Office.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed maintenance
agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water treatment
devices (BMP’s). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device maintenance agreements
executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to submit a letter to be included
within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site and Drainage Plan which states
that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant shall enter into a contract for the
maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the proprietary storm water treatment
device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the residential lot, the developer shall
include maintenance agreement (s) as part of the sale of the residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the
maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the property shall be included within the WQMP
document.
35.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a
minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters
shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the “Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility
for Post Construction BMP” section of the final project-specific water quality management plan.
36.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall
include a completed copy of “Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet” located
in Appendix D “Section VII – Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, …” of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer ’s recommendations for
Appendix D, Table VII.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility Safety
Factors”. DESIGN ISSUE: All of the proposed infiltration trenches are located in the fill areas after rough
grading. Prior the approval of the pad certifications and issuance of a building permit, the applicant as a
condition of approval is required to provide additional infiltration testing at the bottom elevation of each
of the proposed infiltration trenches.
37.
Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a
soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water
quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current
adopted “San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans ”.
If the project storm water treatment devices (infiltration trenches) are within the private street, then prior
to the approval of the pad certifications and issuance of a building permit (s), the applicant shall have a
soils engineer provide additional infiltration testing in the compacted soils. The infiltration shall be
provided to the City Engineer, or his designee, for review. If the infiltration testing requires a redesign of
storm water treatment devices, the water quality management plan shall be revised to meet the
graded/compacted soil requirements prior to the issuance of the building permits.
38.
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Project #: SUBTT18012-1 DRC2016-00730, DRC2018-00898
Project Name: Su 9-Lot Subdivision
Location: 12774 BANYAN ST - 022511107-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The subject project, shall accept all existing off -site storm water drainage flows and safely convey those
flows through or around the project site. If existing off -site storm water drainage flows mix with any
on-site storm water drainage flows, then the off -site storm water drainage flows shall be treated with the
on-site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the storm
water drainage flows from the project site.
39.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City Engineer, or designee, the civil Engineer
of Record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water
Treatment Devices As-Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
40.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga does not allow on -site storm water quality treatment BMP devices
within the individual single -family lots which will be required to be inspected and maintained by each
individual homeowner. As a condition of approval for this single -family residential project (including
tentative tract maps and parcel maps, and final tract maps and parcel maps of 2 lots/parcels or more) a
common storm water treatment system (s) will be required which shall be maintained by a homeowners ’
association prior to the approval of a water quality management plan and issuance of a grading permit.
41.
The proposed tentative map is proposing a land division only. The USEPA regulations include the term
“common plan of development or sale” to ensure that acreage within a common project does not
artificially escape the permit requirements because construction activities are phased, split among
smaller parcels, or completed by different owners /developers”. In keeping with the intent of this USEPA
regulation the applicant as a condition of approval shall be required to submit a final project -specific
water quality management plan to the City Engineer, or their designee, prior to the recordation of either
the final map or the parcel map. This final project -specific water quality management plan shall be
recorded prior to the recordation of either the final map or parcel map. As development of each lot is
unknown at this time, the applicant shall use the maximum allowed lot coverage per the zoning
requirements to calculate the design capture volume (DCV) for each lot and provide a typical structural
storm water treatment device meeting low impact development (LID) principles for each lot as the lot
develops in the future.
42.
RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE –
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3 (Grading
and Paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water
flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1.Swales.
2.Water collection and disposal systems.
3.French drains.
4.Water retention gardens.
5.Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
recharge.
Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.
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Project #: SUBTT18012-1 DRC2016-00730, DRC2018-00898
Project Name: Su 9-Lot Subdivision
Location: 12774 BANYAN ST - 022511107-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
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Planning Department
Statement of Agreement and Acceptance
of Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1,
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00730, and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2018-00898
I, Norman Kulla, as applicant for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1 and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2018-00898, hereby state that I am in agreement with and accept the conditions of approval
for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-00898, for property
located at 12774 Banyan Street Rancho Cucamonga, California, (APN: 0225-111-07) as adopted
by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga on September 9, 2021 and as
listed below and attached.
Applicant Signature____________________________
Date ______________________________
Conditions of Approval
1.The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of
Approval provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and
Acceptance of Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to
the submittal of grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license,
and/or commencement of the approved activity.
2.All conditions of approval attached to Resolutions of Approval Nos. 21-47 and 21-49 for
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18012-1 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-00898 respectively.
Exhibit H
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1.Project File: Tentative Tract Map No. 18012 (SUBTT18012-1)
2.Related Files: Tree Removal Permit (DRC2018-00898) and Specific Plan Amendment (DRC2016-
00730)
3.Description of Project: A request to subdivide an approximately 6.96-acre vacant parcel for the
construction of 9 single-family residences within the Estate Residential (ER) district, Etiwanda
Specific Plan, located at 12774 Banyan Street. Also included is a request for the removal of trees
within the project site, and a specific plan amendment to change the zoning district of the subject
site from Estate Residential (ER) to Very Low Residential (VL) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
The project site is within the Equestrian Overlay. APN: 0225-111-07.
5.General Plan Designation: Very Low Residential (VLR)
6.Zoning: Currently Estate Residential (ER) district, Etiwanda Specific Plan
7.Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The project site is comprised of a vacant parcel
approximately 6.96 acres in size, located on the north side of Banyan Street, east of Etiwanda
Avenue. Limited street improvements including a curb and gutter are present along the project site’s
frontage along Banyan Street. The property slopes down from north to south, from about 751 feet
to 717 feet.
The site is bound to the west by a school (Frost Early Education Center,) and to the east is a vacant,
rectangular-shaped parcel, both of which are zoned Estate Residential (ER), Etiwanda Specific
Plan. The properties to the north comprise of vacant and undeveloped single -family lots zoned
Estate Residential (ER), Etiwanda Specific Plan. The properties to the south (across Banyan)
comprise of vacant land and a single-family residential tract within the Very Low Residential (VL)
district, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The project site and surrounding properties discussed above are
within the Equestrian Overlay.
Exhibit I
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Tentative Tract Map No. 18012 (SUBTT18012-1) Page 2
8. Location Map
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Tentative Tract Map No. 18012 (SUBTT18012-1) Page 3
9. Project Plans
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Tentative Tract Map No. 18012 (SUBTT18012-1) Page 4
10. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
11. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Vincent Acuna
Associate Planner
(909) 774-4323
vincent.acuna@cityofrc.us
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving a t least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
( ) Aesthetics
( ) Biological Resources
( ) Greenhouse Gas Emissions
( ) Land Use & Planning
( ) Population & Housing
( ) Transportation/Traffic
( ) Mandatory Findings of
Significance
( ) Agricultural Resources
( ) Cultural Resources
( ) Hazards & Waste Materials
( ) Mineral Resources
( ) Public Services
( ) Tribal Cultural Resources
( ) Air Quality
( ) Geology & Soils
( ) Hydrology & Water Quality
( ) Noise
( ) Recreation
( ) Utilities & Service Systems
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
( ) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
(X) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by, or
agreed to, by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant
Unless Mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately
analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standard and 2) has been addressed
by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain
to be addressed.
( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because
all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant
to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that
are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements.
8. 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 Particulate Matter (PM10)
emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
9. 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.
10. Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to
provide passive solar benefits.
11. All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high -efficiency/low-
polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters.
12. All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows
and weather-stripping.
13. Projects shall be designed in accordance with the applicable California Green Building Standards
(CALGreen) Code (24 CCR 11).
14. All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply with South Coast Air Quality
Management District’s Rule 445, Wood Burning Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to
reduce emissions of PM2.5 and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning
devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009.
Biological Resources
1. The proposed action should not occur during the migratory bird nesting season (Feb 1 - Aug 31).
In the event construction must occur during the nesting bird season, a qualified biologist should
conduct a nesting bird survey no more than ten (10) days before the start of construction. If the
biologist determines that there are active nests, appropriate buffers wil l be established for each
nest and no work will occur inside the buffer of an active nest until the fledglings are no longer
dependent on the nest or until the biologist otherwise determines the nest is inactive. In the event
this mitigation measure is implemented, it is expected that site development would not result in
"take" of nesting migratory birds.
2. Perform a Burrowing Owl Survey that is in conformance with the Department of Fish and Wildlife
Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and submit the written report outlining the findings to the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Planning Department within 30 days of
groundbreaking activity. The Burrowing Owl Survey shall follow the following protocol:
a. Burrowing Own Survey methodology shall be based on Appendix D (Breeding and non-
breeding season surveys and reports) of the CDFW Staff Report. Results of the pre -
construction survey shall be provided to CDFW and the City. If the pre-construction survey
does not identify burrowing on the project site, then no further mitigation is required. If
burrowing owls are found to be utilizing the project site during the pre-construction survey,
measures shall be developed by the qualified biologist in coordination with the CDFW to
avoid impacting occupied burrows during the nesting period. These measures shall be
based on the most current CDFW protocols and will at minimum include establishment of
buffer setbacks from occupied burrows and owl monitoring. If ground-disturbing actives are
delayed or suspended for more than 30 days after the pre-construction survey, the site
shall be resurveyed for owls.
b. During the non-breeding season from September 1 through January 31, if burrows are
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occupied by migratory and non-migratory resident burrowing owls during a pre-
construction survey, burrow exclusion and/or closure may be used to exclude owls from
those burrows. Burrow exclusion and/or closure should only be conducted by a qualified
wildlife biologist in coordination with CDFW using the most current CDFW guidelines.
c. During the avian nesting season from February 1 through August 31, if nests are
discovered, they shall be avoided through the establishment of an appropriate buffer
setback, as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist. The temporary “no construction”
area would have to be maintained until the nest has completed its cycle, as determined by
a qualified wildlife biologist. Once the nest cycle is complete and all nestlings have fledged
and have left the nest, construction in that area may resume.
3. A biological construction monitor (BCM) shall be present during the days when initial ground
clearing, best maintenance practice (BMP) installation and vegetation removal activities are
occurring. The BCM will be observe the activities and watch for special status reptiles such as the
Coast horned lizard ((Phrynosoma blainvillii) and Coastal whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri),
and if detected will relocate them out of harm’s way.
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.
• Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2 Archeological resources of
CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric
resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archeological sites, capping or covering
site with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee.
• 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. In the event that cultural resources are discovered during project activities, all work in the immediate
vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting
Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the
project outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Addition ally, the
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Cultural Resources Department (SMBMI) shall be contacted
regarding any pre-contact and/or post-contact finds and be provided information after the
archaeologist makes his/her initial assessment of the nature of the find, so as to provide Tribal input
with regards to significance and treatment .
3. If significant pre-contact and/or post-contact cultural resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended,
2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, the archaeologist shall develop a
Monitoring and Treatment Plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to SMBMI for review and
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comment, as detailed within TCR-1. The archaeologist shall monitor the remainder of the project
and implement the Plan accordingly.
4. If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any activities associated with the
project, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100-foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the
County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and that
code enforced for the duration of the project.
5. 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 constructi on 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 to 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 tr acking 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 PM 10
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.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
1. The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emission in
compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive dust including treating the site with water or
other soil-stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
2. The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based on low-emission factors and
high energy efficiency and submit a statement on the grading plan that ensures all construction
equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufactures’ specification.
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3. Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
4. Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered engines
where feasible.
5. Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak -hour traffic.
6. Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for construction crew.
7. Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or manufactured locally , as feasible.
Use “Green Building Materials” such as materials that are resource efficient, recycled, and
manufactured in an environmentally friendly way including low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC)
materials.
8. Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy standard including but not
limited to any combination of:
• Increased insulation.
• Limit air leakage through the structure.
• Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating and cooling equipment,
light fixtures, and appliances.
• Landscape and develop site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and landscaping.
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems .
• Install light colored “cool” roofs and cool pavements.
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED’s) for outdoor lighting.
9. Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project and include the
following:
• Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in compliance with the
City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
• Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available or as required by the
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD).
• Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient fixtures and appliances
including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals/water heaters.
• Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated surfaces.
10. Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and exterior storage areas
for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educate employees about reducing waste and
about recycling.
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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 storm 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
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 us ed 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. 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 u nder the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Building Official 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 .
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. The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan
prepared by (name/date) to reduce construction pollutants from entering the storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
Noise
1. Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a construction-related noise mitigation plan shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval. The Plan shall depict the location of the construction
equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction.
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2. Consistent with the hours described in Section 17.66.050.D.4 of the RCMC, construction times
shall be limited between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. No
construction activity shall be permitted on Sundays and national holidays.
3. Construction activities shall be scheduled to avoid operating several pieces of equipment
simultaneously, to the maximum extent feasible.
4. Contractor shall provide stating areas on-site to minimize off-site transportation of heavy
construction equipment. These areas must be located to maximize the distance between activity
and sensitive receptors.
5. Construction vehicles shall not park, queue and/or idle at the project site or along the adjoining
public rights-of-way prior to the construction hours.
6. Electrical power shall be used to run air compressors and similar power tools and to power any
temporary structures, such as construction trailers.
7. Temporary noise barriers with a minimum height of 10 feet, would be placed along the northern,
eastern, and southern boundaries. To be effective the barriers must break the line-of-sight between
on-site construction activities and off-site receivers to the north, east, and south throughout the
duration of site preparation and grading activities. The noise barrier should be constructed of
material with a minimum weight of 2 pounds per square foot with no gaps or perforations. Noise
barriers may be constructed of, but are not limited to, 5/8 inch plywood, 5/8 inch oriented strand
board, or hay bales.
8. Implement a permanent solid wall with a height of a least six feet, or sufficient to break the line of
site, along the southern project site boundary capable of reducing traffic noise from Banyan Street
by at least 4.5 dBA.
9. The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first phase.
Public Services
1. The developer shall pay the current residential school facility fee plus the Etiwanda School District
special tax.
Tribal Cultural Resources
1. The project Applicant will be required to obtain the services of a qualified Native American
Monitor(s) during construction-related ground disturbance activities. Ground disturbance is defined
by the Tribal Representatives from the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation as activities
that include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, pot-holing or auguring, grubbing, weed
abatement, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area. The
monitor(s) must be approved by the Tribal Representatives and will be present on-site during the
construction phases that involve any ground disturbing activities. The Native American Monitor(s)
will complete monitoring logs on a daily basis. The logs will provide descriptions of the d aily
activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified. The
monitor(s) shall possess Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
certification. In addition, the monitor(s) will be required to provide insurance certificates, including
liability insurance, for any archaeological resource(s) encountered during grading and excavation
activities pertinent to the provisions outlined in the California Environmental Quality Act, California
Public Resources Code Division 13, Section 21083.2 (a) through (k). The on-site monitoring shall
end when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the Tribal
Representatives and monitor have indicated that the site has a low poten tial for archeological
resources.
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2. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Cultural Resources Department (SMBMI) and shall be
contacted, of any pre-contact and/or post-contact cultural resources discovered during project
implementation, and be provided information regarding the nature of the find, so as to provide Tribal
input with regards to significance and treatment. Should the find be deemed significant, as defined
by CEQA (as amended, 2015), a cultural resources Monitoring and Treatment Plan shall be c reated
by the archaeologist, in coordination with SMBMI, and all subsequent finds shall be subject to this
Plan. This Plan shall allow for a monitor to be present that represents SMBMI for the remainder of
the project, should SMBMI elect to place a monitor on-site.
3. Any and all archaeological/cultural documents created as a part of the project (isolate records, site
records, survey reports, testing reports, etc.) shall be supplied to the applicant and Lead Agency
for dissemination to SMBMI. The Lead Agency and/or applicant shall, in good faith, consult with
SMBMI throughout the life of the project.
GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS
AB Assembly Bill
APE Area of Potential Effect
AQMP Air Quality Management Plan
BMPs Best Management Practices
CalEEMod California Emissions Estimator Model
Caltrans California Department of Transportation
CARB California Air Resources Board
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CH4 methane
CO carbon monoxide
CO2 carbon dioxide
CO2e carbon dioxide equivalent
CO Plan Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide
CRHR California Register of Historic Places
CVWD
CWA
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Clean Water Act
DTSC Department of Toxic Substances Control
EIC Eastern Information Center
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FEIR Final Environmental Impact Report
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map
GHG Greenhouse Gas
LST Localized Significance Threshold
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
MLD Most Likely Descendent
MMT Million Metric Tons
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MND Mitigated Negative Declaration
MSHCP Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
MTCO2e metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
ND Negative Declaration
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
N2O nitrous oxide
NOx nitrogen oxides
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
NRHP National Register of Historic Places
OHV Off-Highway Vehicle
OPR California Office of Planning and Research
PM2.5 Particulate Matter Less than 2.5 Microns in Diameter
PM10 Particulate Matter Less than 10 Microns in Diameter
RCPG Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide
ROG Reactive Organic Gases
RTP Regional Transportation Plan
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy
SIP State Implementation Plan
SP Service Population
SoCAB South Coast Air Basin
SR State Route
SRA Sensitive Receptor Area
SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
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b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but
not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a State Scenic Highway?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the
area?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
Comments:
a) There are no significant vistas within or adjacent to the project site. The site is not within a
view corridor according to General Plan Figure LU-6. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
b) The project site contains no scenic resources and no historic buildings within a State Scenic
Highway. There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
c) The site is located on the north side of Banyan Street, east of Etiwanda Avenue and is
characterized by single-family residential development as well as vacant land zoned for
single-family residential development to the south, east, and north. To the west is a school.
The visual quality of the area will not degrade as a result of this project because the project
is similar in development type, aesthetics, and massing as the surrounding built
environment. Design review is required prior to approval. City standards require the
developer to underground existing and new utility lines and facilities to minimize unsightly
appearance of overhead utility lines and utility enclosures in accordance with Planning
Commission Resolution No. 87-96, unless exempted by said Resolution. Therefore, a less
than significant impact would occur.
d) The project would increase the number of streetlights and security lighting used in the
immediate vicinity. The design and placement of light fixtures will be shown on site plans
which require review for consistency with City standards that require shielding, diffusing, or
indirect lighting to avoid glare. Lighting will be selected and located to confine the area of
illumination to within the project site. Therefore, a less than significant impact would occur.
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
( )
( )
(✓)
( )
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
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c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause re-zoning of,
forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code
section 12220 (g), timberland (as defined by Public
Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by Government
Code Section 51104 (g))?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
e) Involve other changes in the existing environment,
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The site is designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance. The site is located on the north side of Banyan Street, east of Etiwanda Avenue
and is characterized by single-family residential development as well as vacant land zoned
for single-family residential development to the south, east, and north. To the west is a
school. There are approximately 209 acres of Farmland of Local Importance, Prime
Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the City of
Rancho Cucamonga according to the General Plan and the California Department of
Conservation Farmland Map 2010. Concentrations of Important Farmland are sparsely
located in the southern and eastern parts of the City that is characterized by existing and
planned development. Farmland in the southern portion of the City is characterized by
industrial, residential, and commercial land uses and Farmland in the eastern portion of the
City is within the Etiwanda area and planned for development. Further, a large number of
the designated farmland parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and their
economic viability is doubtful; therefore, they are not intended to be retained as farmland in
the General Plan Land Use Plan. The General Plan FPEIR identified the conversion of
farmlands to urban uses as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement
of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. he proposed
project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts
evaluated. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
b) There is no agriculturally zoned land within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. There are no
Williamson Act contracts within the City. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
c) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that is zoned as forest land or
timberland. Therefore, no impacts would occur related to the conversion of forest land to
non-forest use. Further, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are
zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. Therefore, no impact is
anticipated.
d) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify as forest land or
timberland. Therefore, no impacts would occur related of the loss or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use. Further, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga
that are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. Therefore, no impact
is anticipated.
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e) The site is located on the north side of Banyan Street, east of Etiwanda Avenue and is
characterized by single-family residential development as well as vacant land zoned for
single-family residential development to the south, east, and north. To the west is a school.
The nearest agricultural use is more than 500 feet east from the project site. Furthermore,
there are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify as forest land.
Therefore, there is no potential for conversion of forest land to a non-forest use. Therefore,
no impact is anticipated.
3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
( )
( )
( )
(✓)
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable Federal or State
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) As discussed in subsection b, the project would not exceed any air quality standards and
would not interfere with the region’s ability to comply with Federal and State air quality
standards for Criterion 1 Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations (local air quality
impacts) or Criterion 2 Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP (consistency with the 20 19
AQMP). Therefore, the project is consistent with the 2019 AQMP, and no impacts are
anticipated.
b) Both the State of California and the Federal government have established health -based
ambient air quality standards (AAQS) for seven air pollutants. These pollutants include
ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), coarse
particulate matter with a diameter or 10 microns or less (PM10), fine particulate matter less
than 2.5 (PM2.5) microns in diameter and lead. Among these pollutants, ozone and
particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) are considered regional pollutants while the others have
more localized effects. In addition, the State of California has set standards for sulfates,
hydrogen sulfide (H2S), vinyl chloride and visibility reducing particles. These standards are
designed to protect the health and welfare of the populace with a reasonable margin of
safety.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga area is within the South Coast Air Basin, which is under
the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The
California Clean Air Act (CCAA) provides the SCAQMD with the authority to manage
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transportation activities at indirect sources. Indirect sources of pollution are generated when
minor sources collectively emit a su bstantial amount of pollution. Examples of this include
motor vehicles at an intersection, a mall and on highways. SCAQMD also regulates
stationary sources of pollution within a jurisdictional area. Direct emissions from motor
vehicles are regulated by the Air Resources Board (ARB).
The combination of topography, low mixing height, abundant sunshine, and emissions from
the second largest urban area in the United States gives the Basin the worst air po llution
problem in the nation. The Basin experiences a persistent temperature inversion (increasing
temperature with increasing altitude); this inversion (coupled with low wind speeds) limits
the vertical dispersion of air contaminants, holding them relatively near the ground.
Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) of 1970, the EPA established national ambient
air quality standards (NAAQS) for six major pollutants, termed criteria pollutants: ozone
(O3), coarse particulate matter with a diameter or 10 microns or less (PM10), fine particulate
matter less than 2.5 (PM2.5) microns in diameter, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide
(NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and lead.
Criteria pollutants are defined as those pollutants for which the Federal and State
governments have established AAQS, or criteria, for outdoor conce ntrations in order to
protect public health. Data collected at permanent monitoring stations are used by the EPA
to classify regions as “attainment” or “non-attainment” depending on whether the regions
met the requirements stated in the primary NAAQS. Nonattainment areas have additional
restrictions as required by the EPA. The EPA has designated the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
responsible for ensuring the Basin’s compliance with the FCAA. The South Coast Air Basin
is in Non-Attainment Status for Ozone, PM10 and PM2.5.
Specific criteria for determining whether the potential air quality impacts of a project are
significant are set forth in the SCAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The criteria include
daily emissions thresholds, compliance with State and national air quality standards, and
consistency with the current AQMP. As prescribed by SCAQMD, an Air Quality Impact
Analysis (date) was prepared by Urban Crossroads (November 8, 2016) that utilizes
CalEEMod (Version 2016.3.1) to evaluate short-term construction emissions and short-term
construction emissions for localized significant thresholds, long-term operational emissions,
operation emissions for localized significant thresholds, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Short Term (Construction): Project Emissions and Impacts
The project proposes to subdivide an approximately 6.96-acre parcel for the construction of
9 single-family residences. The project site is currently vacant. The potential emissions
associated with construction of the project are described in the following sections.
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Summary of Peak Construction Emissions (Emissions Summary of Overall Construction
with Best Available Control Measures)
Construction activities associated with the project will result in emissions of CO, VOCs, NO x,
SOx, PM10 and PM2.5 and are expected from the following construction activities: demolition,
grading (including soil import), building construct ion, painting (architectural coatings) paving
(curb, gutter, flatwork, and parking lot), and construction worker commuting.
Localized Significance Summary (Construction Emissions with Best Available Control
Measures)
Equipment Exhausts and Related Construction Activities
Construction activities produce combustion emissions from various sources such as site
grading, utility engines, on-site heavy-duty construction vehicles, asphalt paving, and motor
vehicles transporting the construction crew. Exhaust emissions from construction activities
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envisioned on site would vary daily as construction activity levels change. The use of
construction equipment on site would result in localized exhaust emiss ions; however, as
shown in the tables above, the amount will not exceed any threshold of significance.
Fugitive Dust
Fugitive dust emissions are generally emissions associated with land clearing and exposure
of soils to the air and wind and cut-and-fill grading operations. Dust generated during
construction varies substantially on a project-by project basis, depending on the level of
activity, the specific operation and weather conditions at the time of construction.
Construction emissions can vary greatly depending on the level of activity, the specific
operations taking place, the equipment being operated, local soils, weather conditions and
other factors. The proposed project will be required to comply with SCAQMD Rules 402
and 403 to control fugitive dust.
Architectural Coatings
Architectural coatings contain VOCs that are similar to ROCs and are part of the O 3
precursors. Based on the proposed project, it is estimated that the proposed project will
result in a maximum of approximately 20.05 lbs of VOC per day (combined for all
construction sources) during construction. Therefore, this VOC emission is the principal air
emission and is less than the SCAQMD VOC threshold of 75 lbs/day.
Odors
Heavy-duty equipment in the project area during construction would emit odors. However,
the construction activity would cease to occur after individual construction is completed. N o
other sources of objectionable odors have been identified for the proposed project, and no
mitigation measures are required. In compliance with SCAQMD Rule 402 the proposed
uses are not anticipated to emit any objectionable odors. Therefore, objectionable odors
posing a health risk to potential on-site and existing off-site uses would not occur as a result
of the proposed project.
Naturally Occurring Asbestos
The proposed project is located in San Bernardino County and it is not among the counties
that are found to have serpentine and ultramafic rock in their soils. In addition, there has
been no serpentine or ultramafic rock found in the project area. Therefore, the potential risk
for naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) during project construction is small and less than
significant.
Cumulative Impacts: Short-Term Construction Emissions
Continued development will contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga
area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. During the construction phases
of development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction
worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions. In addition, fugitive dust would
also be generated during grading and construction activities. While most of the dust would
settle on or near the project site, smaller particles would remain in the atmosphere,
increasing particle levels within the surrounding area. Construction is an on-going industry
in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Construction workers and equipment work and operate at
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one development site until their tasks are complete. Nevertheless, fugitive dust and
equipment emissions are required to be assessed. The General Plan Final Program
Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Air Quality based on the
future build out of the City. Based upon on the Urban Emissions Model (URBEMIS7G)
estimates in Table 4.3-3 of the General Plan (FPEIR), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ozone (O3),
and Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10) would exceed SCAQMD thresholds for
significance; therefore, they would all be cumulatively considerable if they cannot be
mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. This city-wide increase in
emissions was identified as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement
of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council as noted in the
Section 4.3 of the General Plan FPEIR.
Although the project will have a less than significant impacts, the implementation of the
following best practices and mitigation measures from the City’s 2010 General Plan FPEIR
will further reduce the project’s short-term air quality impacts:
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) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
4) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction -grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
5) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule
1108.
6) 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.
7) 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.
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• 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 25mph) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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.
Project Long Term (Operational) Emissions and Impacts
Long-term air pollutant emissions are those associated with stationary sources and mobile
sources involving any project-related changes. The proposed project would result in a net
increase in the amount of development in the area; therefore, the proposed p roject would
result in net increases in both stationary and mobile source emissions. The stationary
source emissions would come from additional natural gas consumption for on -site buildings
and electricity for the lighting in the buildings and at the parking area. As shown in the
following tables, project implementation will not exceed any significance thresholds. No
long-term, operational impacts will occur as a result of the project.
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Cumulative Impacts (Long Term/Operational Emissions)
The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the
potential impacts to air quality based on the future build out of the City. In the long-term,
continued development would result in significant operational vehicle emissions based upon
on the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 4.3-3 of the General Plan FPEIR; therefore,
all developments would be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a project
basis to a less-than-significant level. This City-wide increase in emissions was identified as
a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding
Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council as noted in the Section 4.3 of
the General Plan FPEIR.
Although the project will have less than significant impacts, the implementation of the
following mitigation measures from the City’s 2010 General Plan FPEIR are designed to
further reduce the project’s operational and cumulative air quality impacts:
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10) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water
consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
11) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high-
efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
12) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
13) Projects shall be designed in accordance with the applicable California Green
Building Standards (CALGreen) Code (24 CCR 11).
c) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 4.3), continued development would contribute
to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and
State standards. The General Plan FPEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as
a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was
ultimately adopted by the City Council. Although the project will have less than significant
impacts, the implementation of mitigation measures listed in subsection b) above from the
City’s 2010 General Plan FPEIR designed to minimize long-term, operational air quality
impacts, will further reduce the project’s impact.
d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of
pollution than the population at large. The SCAQMD identifies the following as sensitive
receptors: long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers,
retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic
facilities. According to the SCAQMD, projects have the potential to create significant
impacts if they are located within 1/4 mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air
contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401. The project site is located within ¼ mile of
single-family residences.
According to the SCAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Handbook, land uses associated with odor
complaints typically include agricultural uses, wastewater treatment plants, food processing
plants, chemical plants, composting, refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding
(SCAQMD 1993). The proposed residential project does not include any uses identifi ed by
the SCAQMD as being associated with odors and therefore would not produce
objectionable odors. As such, the proposed project would have no significant impact in
regard to objectionable odors. No mitigation is required.
Although the impacts are anticipated to be less than significant, the mitigation measures
listed under subsection b above and the following mitigation measure will further reduce
any potential impacts.
14) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply with South
Coast Air Quality Management District’s Rule 445, Wood Burning Devices. Rule
445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce emissions of PM2.5 and precludes the
installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths)
in new development on or after March 9, 2009.
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e) Construction odors (Short-term) may include odors associated with equipment use including
diesel exhaust or roofing, painting and paving. These odors are temporary and would
dissipate rapidly. Operational odors (Long-term) are not typically associated with the type
of use. Odors from the proposed residential use would most likely be from activities such
as cooking and lawn care; however, these odors would be minimal and not considered to
be significant. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified
as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in
local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service?
( )
(✓)
( )
( )
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish
and Wildlife Service?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy
or ordinance?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat
conservation plan?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The project site is located in a vacant parcel surrounded by single-family residential uses
and a school. The site has been previously disrupted due to its location in urban area.
According to the General Plan Figure RC-4, and Section 4.4 of the General Plan FPEIR,
the project site is not within an area of sensitive biological resources; therefore,
development will not adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals
because of the fact that the project is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent
with the General Plan Land Use Plan. A Biological Assessment which included a field
survey, and a literature review was prepared for the project site by Bellini Biological
(November 22, 2016). Additionally, a Biological Assessment Memorandum was also
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prepared on September 19, 2020, in order to address any site changes from the original
2016 report,
Based upon the disturbed habitat conditions at the site, which is located in an urbanized
area, unique habitat and/or soil types and conditions do not exist, and therefore suitable
habitat is lacking at the site for all potentially present special status plant species. No special
status plants were detected during the site inspection. As such, it appears that no special
status plants are present and it is expected the proposed action would have no effect upon
special status plants.
The following special status wildlife species are potentially present at the subject property:
Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) – CDFW Watch List Species
Suitable habitat for Cooper’s hawks is described as: forest and woodlands and leafy
suburbs. These hawks are commonly found in parks, quiet neighborhoods, over fields, at
backyard feeders, and even along busy streets if there are trees around. Cooper’s Hawks
build nests in pines, oaks, Douglas-firs, beeches, spruces, and other tree species, often on
flat ground rather than hillsides, and in dense woods. Nests are typically 25 -50 feet high,
often about two-thirds of the way up the tree in a crotch or on a horizontal branch. Suitable
foraging habitat is present as Cooper’s hawks adapt well to urban settings. Cooper’s hawks
were not detected during the site inspection. Suitable nesting habitat is present in
eucalyptus trees at the site. In addition, other large trees within 500 feet of the subject
property provide nesting opportunities.
California horned lark (Eremophila alpestris actia) – CDFW Species of Special Concern
Suitable habitat for California horned larks is described as: the stubble, grass, and fall ow
lands near cultivated fields. The majority of the birds live in the wide expanses of the
deserts, foothills, and dry grasslands that encircle the farming areas. The nest is a
depression on the ground, lined with grass. Marginal foraging and nesting habitat is present.
Not detected during the site inspection.
Belding’s savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis beldingt) – CDFW Species of
Special Concern
Suitable habitat for Belding’s savannah sparrows is described as: grasslands with few trees,
including meadows, pastures, grassy roadsides, sedge wetlands, and cultivated fields
planted with cover crops like alfalfa. Nests are amid a thick thatch of the prior season’s dead
grasses in densely vegetated areas. The nest is usually on the ground or low in grasses,
goldenrod, saltrnarsh vegetation, or low shrubs such as blueberry, blackberry, rose, and
bayberry. Marginal foraging and nesting habitat is present. Not detected during the site
inspection.
Critical habitat is a term defined and used in the Endangered Species Act. It is a specific
geographic area(s) that contains features essential for the conservation of a threatened or
endangered species and that may require special management and protection. Critical
habitat may include an area that is not currently occupied by the species but that will be
needed for its recovery. The closest critical habitat area with respect to the site has been
established for the San Bernardino kangaroo rat located roughly 0.4-miles northwest of the
subject property within the alluvial fan chaparral/ scrub habitat associated with Day and
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Deer Creek canyon washes in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Due to the
distance between the subject property and critical habitat areas it is apparent the proposed
action would not result in destruction or adverse modification of a critical habitat area of a
federally endangered or threatened species.
Under the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MTBA) (16 U.S.C., §703, Supp. I,
1989), it is unlawful to “pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, attempt to take, capture, or kill,
possess, offer for sale, sell, offer to barter, barter, offer to purchase, purchase, deliver for
shipment, ship, export, import, cause to be shipped, exported, or imported, deliver for
transportation, transport or cause to be transported, carry or cause to be carried, or receive
for shipment, transportation, carriage, or export, any migratory bird, any part, nest, or eggs
of any such bird, or any product, whether or not manufactured, which consists, or is
composed in whole or part, of any such bird or any part, nest, or egg thereof.” In addition,
most birds that nest within the state of California are afforded further protections under
California Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) code. Section 3503 of CDFW code states “It is unlawful
to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise
provided by this code or any regulation made pursuant thereto.”
The following migratory birds were detected during the site inspection; Mourning dove
(Zenaida macroura), Eurasian collared-dove, American crow, Western scrub-jay, Northern
mockingbird, House finch, and Lark sparrow.
No nesting activity was detected during site inspection; however, the site inspection was
performed during non-nesting season. Suitable nesting habitat is present at the subject
property for nesting birds within the eucalyptus trees and other vegetation at site, and on
the ground. As such, the proposed action has the potential to impact nesting birds, including
the Burrowing Owl. This is true even if their nests are not directly impacted as disturbances
near an active nest can be disrupting to the point of causing nest failure. As such, the
following mitigation measures shall be implemented in order to reduce impacts to a less
than significant level:
1) The proposed action should not occur during the migratory bird nesting season
(Feb 1 – Aug 31). In the event construction must occur during the nesting bird
season, a qualified biologist should conduct a nesting bird survey no more than
ten (10) days before the start of construction. If the biologist determines that there
are active nests, appropriate buffers will be established for each nest and no work
will occur inside the buffer of an active nest until the fledglings are no longer
dependent on the nest or until the biologist otherwise determines the nest is
inactive. In the event this mitigation measure is implemented, it is expected that
site development would not result in “take” of nesting migratory birds.
2) Perform a Burrowing Owl Survey that is in conformance with the Department of
Fish and Wildlife Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and submit the written
report outlining the findings to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW) and the Planning Department within 30 days of groundbreaking activity.
The Burrowing Owl Survey shall follow the following protocol:
a. Burrowing Own Survey methodology shall be based on Appendix D
(Breeding and non-breeding season surveys and reports) of the CDFW
Staff Report. Results of the pre-construction survey shall be provided to
CDFW and the City. If the pre-construction survey does not identify
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burrowing on the project site, then no further mitigation is required. If
burrowing owls are found to be utilizing the project site during the pre -
construction survey, measures shall be developed by the qualified
biologist in coordination with the CDFW to avoid impacting occupied
burrows during the nesting period. These measures shall be based on the
most current CDFW protocols and will at minimum include establishment
of buffer setbacks from occupied burrows and owl monitoring. If ground -
disturbing actives are delayed or suspended for more than 30 days after
the pre-construction survey, the site shall be resurveyed for owls.
b. During the non-breeding season from September 1 through January 31,
if burrows are occupied by migratory and non-migratory resident
burrowing owls during a pre-construction survey, burrow exclusion
and/or closure may be used to exclude owls from those burrows. Burrow
exclusion and/or closure should only be conducted by a qualified wildlife
biologist in coordination with CDFW using the most current CDFW
guidelines.
c. During the avian nesting season from February 1 through August 31, if
nests are discovered, they shall be avoided through the establishment of
an appropriate buffer setback, as determined by a qualified wildlife
biologist. The temporary “no construction” area would have to be
maintained until the nest has completed its cycle, as determined by a
qualified wildlife biologist. Once the nest cycle is complete and all
nestlings have fledged and have left the nest, construction in th at area
may resume.
The Biological Assessment Memorandum submitted on September 19, 2020 identified that
two Special Status reptiles, the Coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) and Coastal
whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri) have the potential to occur on the project site. In
order to prevent impacts to special status reptiles, the following mitigation measure will be
implemented.
3) A biological construction monitor (BCM) shall be present during the days when
initial ground clearing, best maintenance practice (BMP) installation and
vegetation removal activities are occurring. The BCM will be observe the
activities and watch for special status reptiles such as the Coast horned lizard
((Phrynosoma blainvillii) and Coastal whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri),
and if detected will relocate them out of harm’s way.
b) The project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities. No riparian habitat
exists on-site. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
c) No wetland habitat is present on-site. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
d) The City is primarily located in an urban area that does not contain large, contiguous natural
open space areas. Wildlife potentially may move through the north/south trending tributaries
in the northern portion of the City and within the Sphere of Influence. Therefore, no adverse
impacts are anticipated.
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e) There is a total of 158 trees on the project site, with 157 of them considered Heritage Trees
due to either their size or species. 110 of t he 158 trees (about 70%), are either dead or
nearly dead. The remaining 48 trees (47 of which are Heritage Trees) are in poor condition
due to the presence of Asian Longhorned Beetle and the wood decaying Sulfur Fu ngus.
These trees constitute a hazard on any future development on-site, as all trees are at risk
of toppling, which may result in property damage. The project proposes to remove all 158
existing trees. The Planning Director has approved the replacement of 47 trees, to be
planted on the project site, in order to mitigate the removal of the 47 heritage trees currently
in poor condition on the site. This tree replacement plan is incorporated in the project plans.
f) Neither the City nor the SOI are within an adopted HCP, NCCP, or other approved State
Habitat Conservation Plan area. The project site is not located within a local conservation
area according to the General Plan, Open Space and Conservation Plan, Figure RC-1. No
conflicts with habitat conservation plans will occur. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5?
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of dedicated cemeteries?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
Comments:
a) The applicant has submitted a cultural resources study prepared by Earthtouch, Inc. on
December 2016. The cultural resources study included archaeological records search by
the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) of all properties within a 1-mile radius
of the project site. Data sources consulted at the SCCIC included archaeological records,
Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility (DOE), historic maps, and the Historic Property
Data File (HPDF) maintained by the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP). The HPDF
contains listings for the NRHP and/or CRHR, California Historical Landmarks (CH L), and
California Points of Historical Interest (CPHI). Additionally, the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Local Inventory of Historic Resources (2011) and the Local Register of Historic Resources
(last updated July 2012) were reviewed for any listings that might be relevant to the project.
A pedestrian survey was also conducted on the property.
The results of the records search at the SCCIC indicated that there have been at least 60
archaeological investigations conducted within a 1-mile radius of the subject property. None
of the 60 reports included any portion of the property. The SCCIC maps indicate that 16
archaeological resources have been identified within a 1- mile radius of the property.
However, there were no archeological resources or architectural properties recorded within
the project site.
Based on the information obtained through the records search and from the field survey,
there is sufficient information to conclude that the prosed development will not impact any
historic resources. Based on this information, no impact is anticipated.
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b) There are no known archaeological sites or resources recorded on the project site; however,
the Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native Americans
according to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6). Construction activity, particularly
grading, soil excavation, and compaction, could adversely affect or eliminate existing and
potential archaeological resources. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact
Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Cultural Resources based on the future build out
of the City. The following mitigation measures as identified in the FPEIR shall be
implemented:
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during
grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve
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.
• Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2 Archaeological
resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but not limited to,
avoiding archaeological sites, capping or covering sites with soil, planning
the site as a park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee.
• 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.
Additionally, during the tribal consultation process detailed in the Tribal Cultural Resources
section of this document, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have asked to in clude the
following mitigation measures:
2) In the event that cultural resources are discovered during project activities, all
work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot buffer) shall cease
and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be
hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project outside of
the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally,
the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Cultural Resources Department
(SMBMI) shall be contacted regarding any pre-contact and/or post-contact
finds and be provided information after the archaeologist makes his/her initial
assessment of the nature of the find, so as to provide Tribal input with regards
to significance and treatment.
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3) If significant pre-contact and/or post-contact cultural resources, as defined by
CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured,
the archaeologist shall develop a Monitoring and Treatment Plan, the drafts of
which shall be provided to SMBMI for review and comment, as detailed within
TCR-1. The archaeologist shall monitor the remainder of the project and
implement the Plan accordingly.
4) If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any activities
associated with the project, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100-foot
buffer of the find) shall cease and the County Coroner shall be contacted
pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and that code enforced for
the duration of the project.
c) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6) indicates that the Rancho Cucamonga area is on an
alluvial fan. According to the research performed at the Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County and the San Bernardino County database, no paleontological sites or
resources have been recorded within the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the Sphere-of-
Influence, including the project site; however, the area has a high sensitivity rating for
paleontological resources. The older alluvium, which would have been deposited during
the wetter climate that prevailed 10,000-100,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene
epoch of the Quaternary period, when the last "Ice Age" and the appearance of modern
man occurred, may contain significant vertebrate fossils. The project site is underlain by
Quaternary alluvium per the Public Safety Element of the General Plan; therefore, the
following mitigation measures shall be implemented:
5) 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.
d) The proposed project is in an area that has already been disturbed by development. The
project site has already been disrupted by the construction of infrastructure, and
surrounding developments. No known religious or sacred sites exist within the project area.
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No evidence is in place to suggest the project site has been used for human burials. The
California Health and Safety Code (Section 7050.5) states that if human remains are
discovered on-site, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a
determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98.
As adherence to State regulations is required for all development, no mitigation is required
in the unlikely event human remains are discovered on -site. No adverse impacts are
anticipated.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
iv) Landslides? ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result of the project,
and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use
of septic tanks or alternative wastewater d isposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) No known faults pass through the site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it in the
Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault, according to the
General Plan Figure PS-2, and Section 4.7 of the General Plan FPEIR. The Red Hill Fault,
passes within 1,500 feet west of the site, and the Etiwanda Avenue Fault Scarp lies
approximately 2,500 feet to north. These faults are both capable of producing Mw 6.0-7.0
earthquakes. The San Andreas Fault, capable of up to Mw 8.2 earthquakes, is about 10 miles
northeasterly of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking. Adhering
to the Uniform Building Code and Standard Conditions will ensure that geologic impacts are
less-than-significant.
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b) The City of Rancho Cucamonga is within a designated Soil Erosion Control Area Exhibit
4.7-4 of the General Plan FPEIR. The proposed project will require the excavation,
stockpiling, and/or movement of on-site soils. The Rancho Cucamonga area is subject to
strong Santa Ana wind conditions during September to April, which generates blowing sand
and dust, and creates erosion problems. Construction activities may temporarily exacerbate
the impacts of windblown sand, resulting in temporary problems of dust cont rol; however,
development of this project under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand
impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established.
Therefore, the following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be im plemented to reduce
impacts to less-than-significant levels:
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by
SCAQMD and 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.
c) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.7) indicates that there is a potential for the hillside areas
at the northern end of the City and in the SOI for slope failure, landslides, and/or erosion.
Areas subject to slope instability contain slopes of 30 percent or greater. Landslides may
be induced by seismic activity, rain, or construction. The City Hillside Development
Regulations prohibits the development within slopes of 30 percent or greater and limit the
number of units that could be constructed within the Hillside Residential and Very Low
Density Residential designations in the Hillside areas. The site is not within an Earthquake
hazard zone or other unstable geologic unit or soil type according to General Plan FPEIR
Exhibit 4.7-2. Soil types on-site consist of Soboba Gravelly Loamy Sand Soil association
according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-3. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located on alluvial soil
deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. Soil types on-site consist
of Soboba Gravelly Loamy Sand Soil association according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit
4.7-3. These soils typically have very slow runoff. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
e) The project will connect to, and be served by, the existing local sewer system for wastewater
disposal. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal is proposed. Therefore, no
impacts are anticipated.
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7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or
indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment?
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b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation
adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
Comments:
a) Regulations and Significance – The Federal government began studying the phenomenon
of global warming as early as 1979 with the National Climate Protection Act (92 Stat. 601).
In June of 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger established California’s Green House Gas
(GHG) emissions reduction target in Executive Order (EO) S-3-05. The EO created goals
to reduce GHG emissions for the State of California to 2000 levels by 2010; GHG emissions
reduced to 1990 levels by 2020; and GHG emissions reduced to 80 percent below 1990
levels by 2050. Additionally, on December 7, 2009 the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) issued findings regarding GHGs under rule 202(a) of the Clean Air Act:
(1) that GHGs endanger human health; and (2) that this will be the first steps to regulating
GHGs through the Federal Clean Air Act. The USEPA defines 6 key GHGs (carbon dioxide
(CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons
(PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)). The combined emissions of these well-mixed
greenhouse gases from new motor vehicles and engines contribute to GHG pollution.
The western states, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and
Washington, already experience hotter, drier climates. California is a substantial contributor
of GHGs and is expected to see an increase of 3 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit (oF) over the next
century.
Assembly Bill (AB) 32 requires that the California Air Resources Board (ARB), the lead
agency for implementing AB 32, determine what the statewide GHG emission level was in
1990 and approve a statewide GHG emissions limit (427 million metric tons of CO 2
equivalent) to be achieved by 2020 and prepare a Scoping Plan to outline the main
strategies for meeting the 2020 deadline. Significant progress can be made toward the 2020
goal through existing technologies and improving the efficiency of energy use. Other
solutions would include improving the State’s infrastructure, and transitioning to cleaner and
more efficient sources of energy.
The ARB estimates that 38 percent of the State’s GHG emissions in 2004 was from
transportation sources followed by electricity generation (both in -State and out-of-State) at
28 percent and industrial at 20 percent. Residential and commercial activities account for 9
percent, agricultural uses at 6 percent, high global warming potential gases at 3 percent,
and recycling and waste at 1 percent.
It is not anticipated that any single development project would have a substantial effect on
global climate change but that GHG emissions from the project would combine with
emissions across California, the United States, and the world to cumulatively contribute to
global climate change. Therefore, consistent with the ARB’s Climate Change Scoping Plan,
the proposed project was evaluated for consistency with the Early Action Measures
(Scoping Plan is a recommendation until adopted through normal rulemaking). The
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proposed project is assessed by determining its consistency with the 37 Recommended
Actions identified by ARB. In compliance with Senate Bill (S B) 97 and CEQA, the project
has been analyzed based on a qualitative analysis (CEQA 15064.4). Additionally, the ARB
was directed through SB 375 to develop regional GHG emission reduction targets to be
achieved within the automobile and light truck sectors for 2020 and 2035.
SCAQMD and ARB maintain ambient air quality monitoring stations in the Basin. The
stations closest to the project site are the Upland station and the Fontana -Arrow Highway
station. The Upland station monitors all criteria pollutants except PM10, PM2.5, and SO2
which are monitored at the Fontana-Arrow Highway station. The ambient air quality in the
project area for CO, NO2, and SO2 are consistently below the relevant State and Federal
standards (based on ARB and EPA from 2007, 2008, and 2009 readings). Oz one, PM10,
and PM2.5 levels all exceed State and Federal standards regularly.
Project Related Sources of GHG’s – Based on the Guidelines for the Implementation of
California Environmental Quality Act, Appendix G, a project would normally be considered
to have a significant effect on air quality if the project would violate any ambient air quality
standards, contribute substantially to an existing air quality violation, expose sensitive
receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, or conflict with adopted environmental
plans and goals of the community. However, neither the CEQA statutes, Office of Planning
and Research (OPR) guidelines, nor the draft proposed changes to the CEQA Guidelines
prescribe thresholds of significance or a particular methodology for performing an impact
analysis. Significance criteria are left to the judgment and discretion of the Lead Agency.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has not adopted a threshold of significance for GHG
emissions. However, a screening threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e per year is based upon South
Coast Air Quality Management District staff’s proposed GHG screening threshold for
stationary sources emissions for non-industrial projects, as described in the SCAQMD’s
Interim CEQA GHG Significance Threshold for Stationary Sources, Rules and Plans.
Project related GHG’s would include emissions from direct and indirect sources. Based on
the Greenhouse Gas Analysis by Urban Crossroads dated November 8, 2016, total project
related emissions would be 216.06 MTCO2eq/year, as shown in the following table:
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As shown in the table, direct and indirect operational emissions associated with the project
as compared to the SCAQMD’s interim threshold of significance of 3,000 MTCO2e per year
would result in a less than significant impact with respect to GHG emissions.
Cumulative Short Term (Construction) GHG Emissions – The General Plan FPEIR
(Section 4.5) indicates that GHG emissions result from construction activities associated
with diesel-powered construction equipment and other combustion sources (i.e. Generators,
workers vehicles, material delivery, etc.). The GHG emitted by construction equipment is
primarily carbon dioxide (CO2). The highest levels of construction related GHG’s occur
during site preparation including demolition, grading and excavation. Construction related
GHG’s are also emitted from off-site haul trucks and construction workers traveling to the
job site. Exhaust emissions from construction activities would vary each day with the
changes in construction activity on site. The combustion of fossil-based fuels creates
GHG’s such as CO2, Ch4, and N2O. CH4 is emitted during the fueling of heavy equipment.
Based on the Greenhouse Gas Analysis by Urban Crossroads dated November 8, 2016, no
significant impacts to GHGs from short-term construction impacts would occur as a result
of the project as shown in the table above. Because the project would result in minimal
emissions that do not exceed the SCAQMD’s interim threshold of significance, the project’s
contribution to cumulative impacts is also considered minimal. The proposed project would
have less than a significant short-term cumulative impact.
Although a less than significant impact is anticipated with regard to cumulative short -term
construction emissions, the following enforceable mitigation measures in accordance with
Mitigation Measure 4.5-1 of the 2010 General Plan Update FPEIR will further reduce the
project’s short-term impacts:
1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short -term air
pollutant emission in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive
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dust including treating the site with water or other soil -stabilizing agent twice
daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
2) The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based on low-
emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a statement on the
grading plan that ensures all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufactures’ specification.
3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline - or
diesel-powered engines where feasible.
5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour traffic.
6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for the
construction crew.
Cumulative Long Term (Operational) GHG’s Emissions – The primary source of GHG
emissions generated by the proposed project would be from motor vehicles, combustion of
natural gas for space and water heating, as well as off-site GHG emissions from generation
of electricity consumed by the proposed land use development over a long term. CEQA
requires the Lead Agency to review the project for “adequacy, com pleteness, and a good
faith effort at full disclosure,” to determine potential impacts of GHG’s. Therefore the project
has been analyzed based on methodologies and information available to the City at the time
this document was prepared. Estimates are based on past performance and represent a
scenario that is a worst case with the understanding that technology changes may reduce
GHG emissions in the future. To date, there is no established quantified GHG emission
threshold.
The project involves the subdivision an approximately 6.96-acre parcel for the construction
of 9 single-family residences and therefore would result in an increase in the net increases
of both stationary and mobile source emissions. The majority of energy consumption
typically occurs during project operation (more than 80 percent and less than 20 percent
during construction activities). The proposed project will incorporate several design features
that are consistent with the California Office of the Attorney General’s recommended
measures to reduce GHG emission including: water efficient landscaping, shade trees, and
walkways that provide accessibility to public sidewalks.
The project is consistent with the California Environmental Protection Agency Climate Action
Team proposed early action measures to mitigate climate change included in the CARB
Scoping Plan mandated under AB 32. The proposed project will incorporate several design
features including: water efficient landscaping, shade trees, and walkways that provide
accessibility to public sidewalks. Additionally, the City is participating in the development of
a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) with SANBAG for the San Bernardino County
area pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 375.
Based on the Greenhouse Gas Analysis by Urban Crossroads dated November 8, 2016, no
significant impacts to GHGs from long-term, operational impacts would occur as a result of
the project as shown in the table above. Because the project would result in minimal
emissions that do not exceed the SCAQMD’s interim threshold of significance, the project’s
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contribution to cumulative impacts is also considered minimal. The proposed project would
have less than a significant long-term operational impact.
Although a less than significant impact is anticipated with regard to cumulative long-term
construction emissions, the following enforceable mitigation measures in accordance with
Mitigation Measure 4.5-1 of the 2010 General Plan Update FPEIR will further reduce the
project’s long-term operational impacts:
7) Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or manufactured
locally, as feasible. Use “Green Building Materials” such as materials that are
resource efficient, recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly
way including low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials.
8) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy
standard including but not limited to any combination of;
• Increased insulation.
• Limit air leakage through the structure.
• Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances.
• Landscape and develop site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and
landscaping.
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems.
• Install light colored “cool” roofs and cool pavements.
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED’s) for outdoor lighting.
9) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the
project and include the following;
• Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance.
• Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available or as
required by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD).
• Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient fixtures
and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless
urinals/water heaters.
• Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non -vegetated
surfaces.
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10) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and
exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educate
employees about reducing waste and about recycling.
b) The project involves the subdivision an approximately 6.96-acre parcel for the construction
of 9 single-family residences which is consistent with the General Plan.
No other applicable plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG
emission apply to the project. The 2010 General Plan Update includes adopted policies and
Standard Conditions that respond to the Attorney General and the California Air Pollution
Control Officers Association (CAPCOA). The General Plan policies and Standard
Conditions guide infill and sustainable development reliant on pedestrian connections, re -
use and rehabilitation of existing structures, link transportation opportunities, promote
development that is sensitive to natural resources and incentivizes denser mixed-use
projects that maximizes diverse opportunities.
The proposed project includes water efficient landscaping, shade trees, and walkways that
provide accessibility to public sidewalks and therefore is consistent with the sustainability
and climate change policies of the General Plan. The General Plan Final Program
Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of GHG’s and determined that
GHG emissions would be cumulatively considerable, which would be a significant,
unavoidable adverse cumulative impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was
ultimately adopted by the City Council. Based on the Greenhouse Gas Analysis by Urban
Crossroads dated November 8, 2016, no significant impacts to GHGs from short-term,
construction impacts or long-term, operational impacts would occur as a result of the project.
Because the project would result in minimal emissions that do not exceed the SCAQMD’s
interim threshold of significance, the project’s contribution to GHGs from short -term
construction and long-term operational cumulative impacts is also considered minimal. In
addition, the proposed project would not hinder the State’s GHG reduction goals established
by AB 32. Therefore, a less than significant impact would occur.
8. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
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(✓)
( )
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within 1/4 mile of an existing or proposed school?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
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e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people residing or working
in the project area?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an
adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) Development within the City may utilize or generate hazardous materials or wastes. This is
usually associated with individual households, small business operations, and maintenance
activities like paints, cleaning solvents, fertilizers, and motor oil or through construction
activities that would use paints, solvents, acids, curing compounds, grease, and oils. These
materials would be stored and used at individual sites. The City participates in a countywide
interagency coalition, which is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that
is more comprehensive that any other in the State. The City has an Emergency Operations
Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is in the process of updating the
approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance with Federal, State, and local
regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will
reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant.
b) The proposed project does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels. The
City participates in a countywide interagency coalition , which is considered a full service
Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the State. The
City has an Emergency Operations Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is
in the process of updating the approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance
with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous
materials or volatile fuels will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-
significant.
c) There are schools located within 1/4 mile of the project site. The project site abuts an
existing school. The project will be required to comply with exist ing State and Federal
standards on the use and transport of hazardous materials. Typically, the residential uses
proposed do not create objectionable odors. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
d) The proposed project is not listed as a hazardous waste or substance materials site. Recent
site inspections did not reveal the presence of discarded drums or illegal dumping of
hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated.
e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan according to the General Plan Figure
PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1 and is not within 2 miles of a public airport. The
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project site is located approximately 7 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport and is offset
north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated.
f) There are no private airstrips within the City. The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is
located approximately 2 and 1/2 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. No impact is
anticipated.
g) The City has a developed roadway network that provides emergency access and
evacuation routes to existing development. New development will be located on a site that
has access to existing roadways. The City's Emergency Operation Plan, which is updated
every 3 years, includes policies and procedures to be administered by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga in the event of a disaster. Because the project is required to comply with all
applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from wind-driven fires in the Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone found in the northern part of the City; however, the
proposed project site is not located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone according
to General Plan Figure PS-1. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
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(✓)
( )
( )
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of
the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production
rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level
which would not support existing land uses or planned
uses for which permits have been granted)?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the
rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which
would result in flooding on- or off-site?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed
the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
map?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
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h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures
that would impede or redirect flood flows?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as
a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The
project is designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems. The State of California
is authorized to administer various aspects of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act. The General
Construction Permit treats any construction activity over 1 acre as an industrial activity,
requiring a permit under the State’s General NPDES permit. The State Water Resource
Control Board (SWRCB), through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB),
Santa Ana Region, administers these permits.
Construction activities covered under the State’s General Construction permit include
removal of vegetation, grading, excavating, or any other activity for new development or
significant redevelopment. Prior to commencement of construction of a project, a discharger
must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain coverage under the General Permit. The
General Permit requires all dischargers to comply with the following during construction
activities, including site clearance and grading:
• Develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that would
specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent construction pollutants from
contacting storm water and with the intent of keeping all products of erosion from
moving off-site into receiving waters.
• Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer systems and other
waters of the nation.
• Perform inspections of all BMPs.
Waste discharges include discharges of storm water and construction project discharges.
A construction project for new development or significant redevelopment requires an
NPDES permit. Construction project proponents are required to prepare an SWPPP. To
comply with the NPDES, the project's construction contractor will be required to prepare an
SWPPP during construction activities, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for
post-construction operational management of storm water runoff. The applicant ha s
submitted a WQMP, prepared by EGL Associates, Inc., May 16, 2016 , which identifies
BMPs to minimize the amount of pollutants, such as eroded soils, entering the drainage
system after construction. Runoff from driveways, roads and other impermeable surfaces
must be controlled through an on-site drainage system. BMPs include both structural and
non-structural control methods. Structural controls used to manage storm water pollutant
levels include detention basins, oil/grit separators, and porous pavement. Non-structural
controls focus on controlling pollutants at the source, generally throu gh implementing
erosion and sediment control plans, and various Business Plans that must be developed by
any businesses that store and use hazardous materials. Practices such as periodic parking
lot sweeping can substantially reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain
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system. The following mitigation measures are required to control additional storm water
effluent:
Construction Activities:
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 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 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) 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.
Post-Construction Operational:
6) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Building Official 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.
7) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the
use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored
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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.
b) According to CVWD, approximately 47 percent of the City's water is currently provided from
water supplies coming from the underlying Chino and Cucamonga Groundwater Basins.
CVWD complies with its prescriptive water rights as managed by the Chino Basin
Watermaster and will not deplete the local groundwater resource. The proposed project will
not deplete groundwater supplies, nor will it interfere with recharge because it is not within
an area designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground ac cording to General Plan
Figure RC-3. Development of the site will require the grading and excavation, but would not
affect the existing aquifer, estimated to be about 300 to 470 feet below the ground surface.
As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.9), continued development citywide will
increase water needs but will not be a significant impact. CVWD has plans to meet this
increased need to the year 2030. No impacts are anticipated.
c) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage pa tterns, and the rate and
amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape
proposed on the site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river.
All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to
handle the flows. The project design includes landscaping of all non-hardscape areas to
prevent erosion. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official
and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, the project will not result
in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. The impact is not considered significant.
d) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and
amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape
proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. All
runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle
the flows. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City
Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site
will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are anticipated.
e) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and
amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape
proposed on a site; however, all runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities,
which have been designed to handle the flows. The project will not result in substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by
the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of gradin g permits. Therefore,
increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are
anticipated.
f) Grading activities associated with the construction period could result in a temporary
increase in the amount of suspended solids in surface flows during a concurrent storm
event, thus resulting in surface water quality impacts The site is for new development;
therefore, it is required to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) to minimize water pollution. With implementation of the mitigation measures
specified under subsection a) and the following mitigation measure, less than significant
impacts are anticipated.
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8) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quali ty
Management Plan prepared by EGL Associates, Inc., May 16, 2016 to reduce
construction pollutants from entering the storm drain system to the maximum
extent practical.
g) The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General
Plan Figure PS-5. No adverse impacts are expected.
h) The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General
Plan Figure PS-5. No adverse impacts are expected.
i) The Rancho Cucamonga area is flood protected by an extensive storm drain system
designed to adequately convey floodwaters from a 100-year storm event. The system is
substantially improved and provides an integrated approach for regional and local drainage
flows. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City,
spreading grounds, concrete-lined channels, and underground storm drains as shown in
General Plan Figure PS-6. The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard
area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. No adverse impacts are expected.
j) There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project site; therefore, impacts from
seiche and tsunami are not anticipated. The Rancho Cucamonga area sits at the base of
the steep eastern San Gabriel Mountains whose deep canyons were cut by mountain
streams. Numerous man-made controls have been constructed to reduce the mudflow
impacts to the level of non-significance within the City. This existing system includes several
debris dams and levees north of the City, and spreading grounds both within and north of
the City. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
10. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
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( )
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(✓)
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to, a general plan, specific
plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance)
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan
or natural community conservation plan?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The site is located on the north side of Banyan Street, east of Etiwanda Avenue and is
characterized by single-family residential development as well as vacant land zoned for
single-family residential development to the south, east, and north. To the west is a school.
This project will be of similar design and size to surrounding single-family residential
development to the north, west, and south. The project will become a part of the larger
community. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
b) The project site land use designation is Very Low Residential (VLR). The proposed project
is consistent with the General Plan and does not interfere with any policies for environmental
protection, or SCAG’s Regional Comprehensive Plan. The General Plan states that the Very
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Low (VLR) Land Use District is characterized by detached, very low -density single
residential units on 0.5 acre lots. The proposed lots average 27,043 square feet in size.
Additionally, the project is within the City’s Equestrian Overlay, and the site will include a
private equestrian trail system providing equestrian access to each lot and to the community
trail along Banyan Street. As such, no impacts are anticipated.
c) The project site is not located within any habitat conservation or natural community plan
area. According to General Plan Figure RC-4 and Section 4.10 of the General Plan FPEIR,
the project site is not within an area of sensitive biological resources; therefore,
development will not adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals
because of the fact that the project is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent
with the General Plan Land Use Plan. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
11. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the State?
( )
( )
( )
(✓)
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The site is not designated as a State Aggregate Resources Area according to the City
General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1; therefore, there is no impact.
b) The site is not designated by the General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1, as a valuable
mineral resource recovery site; therefore, there is no impact.
12. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
( )
(✓)
( )
( )
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels?
( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
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f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or working in
the project area to excessive noise levels?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The project site is not within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to
General Plan Figure PS-9 at build-out. Additionally, the applicant has submitted a Noise
Study by Rincon Consultants, Inc. (February 2020) to review existing noise conditions and
construction noise levels. The analysis finds that the primary existing sources of noise in
the project vicinity are motor vehicles along Banyan Street.
The measured noise levels in the vicinity of the project site range from approximately 46
dBA Leq to 70 dBA Leq. According to the City’s adopted exterior noise standards, an exterior
noise exposure below 60 CNEL is normally acceptable for single-family residences.
Conservatively assuming that the project site would be exposed to traffic noise levels up to
70 CNEL from Banyan Street, the proposed on-site noise-sensitive receivers could be
exposed to normally unacceptable noise levels. Using an attenuation rate of 4.5 dBA per
doubling of distance, single -family residences associated with the proposed project would
require a setback of at least 116 feet from the centerline of Banyan Street to meet the City’s
normally acceptable level of below 60 CNEL. Based on the project site plan shown in Figure
2, current plans for the project include a setback of approximately 50 feet from the centerline
of Banyan Street to the southern residential lots. At this distance, the traffic noise levels
from Banyan Street would attenuate to 65.5 CNEL based on an attenuation rate of 4.5 dBA
per doubling of distance.
Construction of the proposed project would generate temporary noise that would exceed
existing ambient noise levels on and around the project site but would cease upon
completion of construction. Oeration of equipment during site preparation and grading could
generate noise levels in excess of up to 68 dBA Leq at the nearest single-family residences
30 feet north of the project site boundary and Frost Early Education Center 30 feet east of
the project site boundary. Additionally, grading could generate noise levels up to 67 dBA
Leq at single-family residences 115 feet south of the project site boundary across Banyan
Street. Construction noise level estimates do not account for the presence of intervening
structures or topography, which could reduce noise levels at receiver locations. Ther efore,
the noise levels presented represent a reasonable worst-case estimate of actual
construction noise. According to Section 17.66.050.D.4 of the RCMC, construction noise
should not exceed 65 dBA Leq when measured at the property line of an adjacent residential
or school land use.
To further reduce noise impacts and to ensure noise levels are below the level of
significance, the following mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the project.
Exterior:
1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a construction-related noise
mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The Plan
shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from
this equipment would be mitigated during construction.
2) Consistent with the hours described in Section 17.66.050.D.4 of the RCMC,
construction times shall be limited between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM
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on weekdays and Saturdays. No construction activity shall be permitted on
Sundays and national holidays.
3) Construction activities shall be scheduled to avoid operating several pieces of
equipment simultaneously, to the maximum extent feasible.
4) Contractor shall provide stating areas on-site to minimize off-site
transportation of heavy construction equipment. These areas must be located
to maximize the distance between activity and sensitive receptors.
5) Construction vehicles shall not park, queue and/or idle at the project site or
along the adjoining public rights-of-way prior to the construction hours.
6) Electrical power shall be used to run air compressors and similar power tools
and to power any temporary structures, such as construction trailers.
7) Temporary noise barriers with a minimum height of 10 feet, would be placed
along the northern, eastern, and southern boundaries. To be effective the
barriers must break the line-of-sight between on-site construction activities
and off-site receivers to the north, east, and south throughout the duration of
site preparation and grading activities. The noise barrier should be
constructed of material with a minimum weight of 2 pounds per square foot
with no gaps or perforations. Noise barriers may be constructed of, but are not
limited to, 5/8 inch plywood, 5/8 inch oriented strand board, or hay bales.
8) Implement a permanent solid wall with a height of a least six feet, or sufficient
to break the line of site, along the southern project site boundary capable of
reducing traffic noise from Banyan Street by at least 4.5 dBA.
9) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first
phase.
b) The normal operating uses associated with this type of project normally do not induce
ground borne vibrations. Construction related vibration may create short term noise and
vibration impacts. With the mitigation measure listed in under d) below, any impacts will be
less than significant.
c) The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. Because the
project will not significantly increase traffic as analyzed in Section 16 Transportation/Traffic;
it will likely not increase ambient noise levels within the vicinity of the project. Impacts will
be less than significant.
d) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.12) indicates that during a construction phase, on -site
stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction equipment, will
generate noise exceeding City standards. The mitigation measures listed under Section a)
above reduces any impacts related to constriction noise to a level less than si gnificant.
e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2 miles of a public
airport. The Project is located approximately 6 miles northeast of the Ontario Airport and is
offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated.
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f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2 1/2 miles to the west
of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated.
13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
( )
( )
(✓)
( )
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The project is located in a predominantly developed area and will include the construction
of 9 single family homes. Although the project will increase the population growth in the area
there will be a less than significant impact as the project is consistent with the underlying
Zoning and General Plan Designation. The density was analyzed as part of the build out in
the General Plan FPEIR. Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not
attract new employees to the area. No significant impacts are anticipated.
b) Because the property is vacant there will be no displacement of housing or people.
Therefore no adverse impact is expected.
c) Because the property is vacant there will be no displacement of housing or people.
Therefore no adverse impact is expected.
14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new
or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order
to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
a) Fire protection?
( )
( )
(✓)
( )
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
c) Schools? ( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
d) Parks? ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
e) Other public facilities? ( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
Comments:
a) The site, located on the north side of Banyan Street, east of Etiwanda Avenue would be
served by a fire station located approximately 3/4 of a mile from the project site. The project
will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or
cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new
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facilities. Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be
placed on the project to lessen the future demand and impacts to fire services. Therefore,
a less than significant impact would occur.
b) The increase in residential units may lead to an increase in calls for service. Although there
may be an increase in calls, additional police protection is not required as the addition of
the project will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have
a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the project site is within an area that is
regularly patrolled. Therefore, a less than significant impact would occur.
c) The Etiwanda School District and the Chaffey Joint Union High School Di strict serve the
project area. Both school districts have been notified regarding the proposed development.
A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay the school impact fees,
plus the Etiwanda School District special tax. This standard condition is also added as a
mitigation below. With this, impacts to the School Districts will therefore be considered less
than significant.
1) The developer shall pay the current residential school facility fee plus the
Etiwanda School District special tax.
d) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The
nearest park is located 1/2 mile from the project site. The project will not require the
construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in
the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. A standard
condition of approval will require the developer to pay Park Development Fees. Therefore,
a less than significant impact would occur.
e) The proposed project will utilize existing public facilities. The site is in a developed area,
currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The project will not require the
construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in
the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Cumulative
development within Rancho Cucamonga will increase demand for library
services. According to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.14), there will be a projected
increase in library space demand but with the implementation of standard conditions the
increase in Library Services would be mitigated to less than significant impact. Additionally,
the closest public library, the Paul A. Biane Library, recently completed a second floor
addition that added 13,500 square feet of specialized programming space. The proposed
project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts
evaluated. Therefore, a less than significant impact would occur.
15. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated?
( )
( )
(✓)
( )
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities,
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
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Comments:
a) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The
nearest park is located 1/2 mile from the project site. This project is proposing the
subdivision of an approximately 6.96-acre vacant parcel for the construction of 9 single-
family residences. The project is in conformance with the Very Low (VL) General Plan land
use designation and will not increase the use of parks or other recreational facilities beyond
that contemplated by the General Plan. A standard condition of approval will require the
developer to pay Park Development Fees. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant.
b) See a) response above.
16. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy
establishing measures of effectiveness for the
performance of the circulation system, taking into
account all modes of transportation including mass
transit and non-motorized travel and relevant
components of the circulation system, including but not
limited to intersections, streets, highways and
freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass
transit?
( )
( )
( )
(✓)
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management
program, including, but not limited to a level of service
standards and travel demand measures, or other
standards established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or
highways?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that
result in substantial safety risks?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities,
or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of
such facilities.
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) Implementation of the proposed project will generate 86 vehicle trips daily. The proposed
project includes the subdivision of a 6.96-acre lot for the construction of 9 single-family
residences. The ITE Trip Generation Manual estimates that each single-family residence
will generate 10 trips daily. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.16), continued
development will contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area. The
proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and
impacts evaluated. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with street
improvements existing or included in project design. The project will not create a substantial
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increase in the number of vehicle trips, traffic volume , or congestion at intersections. The
project site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along
the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards. In addition, the City has
established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to
issuance of building permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to
support adequate traffic circulation. No impacts are anticipated.
b) The ITE Trip Generation Manual estimates that each single-family residence will generate
7 morning and 9 evening two-way peak hour trips daily. In November 2004, San Bernardino
County voters passed the Measure I extension which requires local jurisdictions to impose
appropriate fees on development for their fair share toward regional transportation
improvement projects. On May 18, 2005, the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a
Comprehensive Transportation Fee Schedule updating these development impact fees. As
a result, the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Agency waived the
Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis reporting requirement. This
project will be required, as a condition of approval, to pay the adopted transportation
development fee prior to issuance of building permit. The project is in an area that is mostly
developed with all street improvements existing. The project will not negativel y impact the
level of service standards on adjacent arterials. The project will be required to provide street
improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. No impacts
are anticipated.
c) Located approximately 7 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport, the site is offset north of the
flight path and will not change air traffic patterns. No impacts are anticipated.
d) The project is in an area that is mostly developed. The project will be required to provide
street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. The
project design does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections or farming
uses. The project will, therefore, not create a substantial increase in hazards because of a
design feature. No impacts are anticipated.
e) The project will be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles during
construction and upon completion of the project and will therefore not create an inadequate
emergency access. No impacts are anticipated.
f) The project is residential. Although houses are not part of the proposal, when the houses
are submitted for review, adequate parking, specifically an enclosed garage and a driveway,
in compliance with standards of the City of Rancho Cucamonga will be required. Therefore,
no impacts are anticipated.
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17. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code
Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape
that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of
the landscape, sacred place, or object with the cultural value to
a California Native American tribe, and that is:
a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of
Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical
resources as defined in Public Resources Code
Section 5020.1 (K)?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be
significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c)
of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying
the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall
consider the significance of the resource to a California
Native American tribe.
( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a) The applicant has submitted a Phase I Cultural Assessment prepared by EarthTouch, Inc.
(December 2016) for the project site. The Study included an archaeological records search
by the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCIC) at CSU Fullerton of all properties
within a 1-mile radius of the project site, a paleontological records search, and a pedestrian
field survey of the project site.
Based upon information provided by the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCIC),
and a lack of permanent water within or near the subject property, cultural site sensitivity
was deemed to be low. Historic maps and aerial photographs suggest the subject property
was likely part of the Henry Albert family ranch.
The property, which was considerably larger and part of the lands owned by the Etiwanda
Colony, was planted as a fruit orchard in former years before the land was subdivided. In
summary, following a pedestrian survey of the entire parcel, no built environment or
architectural resources were found, nor were any prehistoric or historic archaeological sites
or features discovered. Near the center of the southern end of the project site, a granite
block fragment and clay brick were identified, along with the remaining eucalyptus trees.
The rock fragment and brick were likely remains from the nearby demolished residence to
the west on the adjacent parcel. Mechanical equipment may have moved the stone and
brick since the project site was tilled to eliminate weeds. Thus, no significant cultural
resources were identified in the direct project Area of Potential Effect (APE), and, therefore,
the proposed project will have no effect to historic properties. Nor will the project have a
significant impact on any cultural properties identified in the indirect or visual project APE.
b) In conformance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, a Phase I Cultural Assessment
was performed on the project site by EarthTouch, Inc. (December 2016). The study consists
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of an archeological record search and field visit. The results of the records search and field
survey are discussed in section a above.
In conformance of California Senate Bill (SB) 18, a notice of the proposed project was sent
out to the appropriate tribes as recommended by the Native American Heritage Commission
on January 16, 2018. On March 29, 2019, The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
requested that mitigation measures by incorporated in the event that archeological or
cultural resources are discovered during the grading process. These are incorporated
below.
In conformance with California Assembly Bill (AB) 52, a, notice of the proposed project was
sent to the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the
San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, The
Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh nation, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians
on January 20, 2021. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians requested that mitigation
measures be incorporated in the event that archeological or cultural resources are
discovered during the grading process. These are incorporated below. S hould any
undocumented archaeological or cultural resources be discovered during grading activities,
adherence to the mitigation measures listed below will ensure that all impact s will be less
than significant.
1.) The project Applicant will be required to obtain the services of a qualified Native
American Monitor(s) during construction -related ground disturbance activities.
Ground disturbance is defined by the Tribal Representatives from the Gabrieleño
Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation as activities that include, but are not limited
to, pavement removal, pot-holing or auguring, grubbing, weed abatement, boring,
grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area. T he
monitor(s) must be approved by the Tribal Representatives and will be present
on-site during the construction phases that involve any ground disturbing
activities. The Native American Monitor(s) will complete monitoring logs on a
daily basis. The logs will provide descriptions of the daily activities, including
construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified. The
monitor(s) shall possess Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER) certification. In addition, the monitor(s) will be required to provide
insurance certificates, including liability insurance, for any archaeological
resource(s) encountered during grading and excavation activities pertinent to the
provisions outlined in the California Environmental Quality Act, California Public
Resources Code Division 13, Section 21083.2 (a) through (k). The on -site
monitoring shall end when the project site grading and excavation activities are
completed, or when the Tribal Representatives and monitor have indicated that
the site has a low potential for archeological resources.
2.) The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Cultural Resources Department
(SMBMI) and shall be contacted, of any pre-contact and/or post-contact cultural
resources discovered during project implementation, and be provided
information regarding the nature of the find, so as to provide Tribal input with
regards to significance and treatment. Should the find be deemed significant, as
defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), a cultural resources M onitoring and
Treatment Plan shall be created by the archaeologist, in coordination with SMBMI,
and all subsequent finds shall be subject to this Plan. This Plan shall allow for a
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monitor to be present that represents SMBMI for the remainder of the project ,
should SMBMI elect to place a monitor on-site.
3.) Any and all archaeological/cultural documents created as a part of the project
(isolate records, site records, survey reports, testing reports, etc.) shall be
supplied to the applicant and Lead Agency for dissemination to SMBMI. The Lead
Agency and/or applicant shall, in good faith, consult with SMBMI throughout the
life of the project
18. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
( )
( )
( )
(✓)
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause si gnificant
environmental effects?
( ) ( ) (✓) ( )
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are
new or expanded entitlements needed?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider, which serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected
demand in addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity
to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal
needs?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
a) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by
the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-1 and RP-4 treatment plants The RP-1 capacity
is sufficient to exceed the additional development within the western and southern areas of
the City. The RP-4 treatment plant has a potential ultimate capacity of 28 mgd which is
considered more than adequate to capacity to treat all increases in wastewater generation
for buildout of the General Plan. The project is required to meet the requirements of the
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are
anticipated.
b) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by
the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho
Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. The
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project is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated.
c) All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to
handle the flows. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official
and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. The impact is not considered
significant.
d) The project is served by the CVWD water system. There is currently a sufficient water
supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve this project. No impacts are
anticipated.
e) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by
the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho
Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. No
impacts are anticipated.
f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes
the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City’s solid waste
disposal needs. No impacts are anticipated.
g) This project complies with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations regarding solid
waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction
procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated.
19. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
( )
(✓)
( )
( )
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects)?
( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
c) Does the project have environmental effects that will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a) Certain biological resources described at the Initial Study Checklist Item 4, Biological
Resources may be adversely affected by the project. Additionally, as yet unknown cultural
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less
Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
resources may exist within the project area. This IS/MND incorporates mitigation that
reduces potential biological resources impacts and potential cultural resources impacts to
levels that would be less than significant.
b) If the proposed project were approved, then the applicant would be required to develop the
site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. The 2010 General
Plan was adopted along with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a
Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of
build-out in the City and Sphere-of-Influence. The City made findings that adoption of the
General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forest
Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change and Mineral Resources. Mitigation measures were
adopted for each of these resources; however, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-
significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations
balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant
unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These
benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be
pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings
and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of
cumulative impacts is required.
c) Development of the site under the proposed land use change would not cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. The Initial Study identifies
construction-related emissions of criteria pollutants as having a potentially significant
impact. Proposed mitigation measures would further reduce emission levels. Additionally,
impacts resulting from air quality would be short-term and would cease once construction
activities were completed. The Initial Study identified potentially significant impacts
associated with the exposure of people to increased noise levels. Mitigation measures
contained in this Initial Study will ensure impacts are at less-than-significant levels.
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or
more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier PEIR or Negative Declaration per Section
15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately
analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses wer e
utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
() General Plan FPEIR
(SCH#2000061027, Certified May 19, 2010)
() General Plan FEIR
(SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001)
() Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
() Etiwanda Specific Plan EIR
(SCH #82061801, certified July 6, 1983)
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() Air Quality Impact Analysis (Urban Crossroads, November 2020)
() Biological Assessment (Earth Touch, Inc., November 2016)
() Biological Assessment Memorandum (Sentinel Science, September 2020)
() Cultural Resources Study (Earth Touch, Inc. December 2016)
() Geotechnical Report (EGL, Inc., June 2018)
() Greenhouse Gas Analysis (Urban Crossroads, November 2020)
() Noise Study (Rincon Consultants, February 2020)
() Tree Survey (Arbor Care, Inc. (October 2020)
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MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: SUBTT18012-1 Applicant: EGL, INC.
Initial Study Prepared by: VINCENT ACUNA, ASSOCIATE PLANNER Date: 07/29/2021
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Section 1 - Aesthetics
1)None
Section 2 - Agricultural Resources
1)None
Section 3 – Air Quality
Short Term (Construction) Emissions
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.
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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.
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3)The construction contractor shall utilize electric
or clean alternative fuel powered equipment
where feasible.
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4)The construction contractor shall ensure that
construction-grading plans include a BO C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
Exhibit J
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statement that work crews will shut off
equipment when not in use
5) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance
standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. BO B Review of Plans A/C 2
6) 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
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7) All construction equipment shall comply with
SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally,
contractors shall include the following
provisions:
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• Reestablish ground cover on the
construction site through seeding and
watering.
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• 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 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.
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• Dispose of surplus excavated material in
accordance with local ordinances and
use sound engineering practices.
BO C Review of Plans A 4
• 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.
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• Suspend grading operations during high
winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding
25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD
Rule 403 requirements.
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• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard
ratio on soils haul trucks or cover BO C During Construction A 4
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payloads using tarps or other suitable
means.
8) 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 Particulate Matter
(PM10) emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
BO C During Construction A 4
9) 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.
BO C During Construction A 4
Long Term Emissions and Impacts
10) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant
species to reduce water consumption and to
provide passive solar benefits.
BO C During Construction A 4
11) All residential and commercial structures shall
be required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-
polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances,
and water heaters.
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12) All residential and commercial structures shall
be required to incorporate thermal pane
windows and weather-stripping.
BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
13) Projects shall be designed in accordance with
the applicable California Green Building
Standards (CALGreen) Code (24 CCR 11).
BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
14) All new development in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga shall comply with South Coast
Air Quality Management District’s Rule 445,
Wood Burning Devices. Rule 445 was
adopted in March 2008 to reduce emissions
of PM2.5 and precludes the installation of
indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e.
fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or
after March 9, 2009.
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Section 4 - Biological Resources
1) The proposed action should not occur during
the migratory bird nesting season (Feb 1 - PD B Review of Report B 2/4
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Aug 31). In the event construction must occur
during the nesting bird season, a qualified
biologist should conduct a nesting bird survey
no more than ten (10) days before the start of
construction. If the biologist determines that
there are active nests, appropriate buffers will
be established for each nest and no work will
occur inside the buffer of an active nest until
the fledglings are no longer dependent on the
nest or until the biologist otherwise
determines the nest is inactive. In the event
this mitigation measure is implemented, it is
expected that site development would not
result in "take" of nesting migratory birds.
2) Perform a Burrowing Owl Survey that is in
conformance with the Department of Fish and
Wildlife Staff Report on Burrowing Owl
Mitigation and submit the written report
outlining the findings to the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and
the Planning Department within 30 days of
groundbreaking activity. The Burrowing Owl
Survey shall follow the following protocol:
a) Burrowing Own Survey methodology shall be
based on Appendix D (Breeding and non-
breeding season surveys and reports) of the
CDFW Staff Report. Results of the pre-
construction survey shall be provided to CDFW
and the City. If the pre-construction survey
does not identify burrowing on the project site,
then no further mitigation is required. If
burrowing owls are found to be utilizing the
project site during the pre-construction survey,
measures shall be developed by the qualified
biologist in coordination with the CDFW to
avoid impacting occupied burrows during the
nesting period. These measures shall be
based on the most current CDFW protocols
and will at minimum include establishment of
buffer setbacks from occupied burrows and owl
PD B Review of Report B 2/4
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monitoring. If ground-disturbing actives are
delayed or suspended for more than 30 days
after the pre-construction survey, the site shall
be resurveyed for owls.
b) During the non-breeding season from
September 1 through January 31, if burrows
are occupied by migratory and non-migratory
resident burrowing owls during a pre-
construction survey, burrow exclusion and/or
closure may be used to exclude owls from
those burrows. Burrow exclusion and/or
closure should only be conducted by a
qualified wildlife biologist in coordination with
CDFW using the most current CDFW
guidelines.
c) During the avian nesting season from February
1 through August 31, if nests are discovered,
they shall be avoided through the
establishment of an appropriate buffer setback,
as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist.
The temporary “no construction” area would
have to be maintained until the nest has
completed its cycle, as determined by a
qualified wildlife biologist. Once the nest cycle
is complete and all nestlings have fledged and
have left the nest, construction in that area may
resume.
3) A biological construction monitor (BCM) shall
be present during the days when initial ground
clearing, best maintenance practice (BMP)
installation and vegetation removal activities
are occurring. The BCM will be observe the
activities and watch for special status reptiles
such as the Coast horned lizard ((Phrynosoma
blainvillii) and Coastal whiptail (Aspidoscelis
tigris stejnegeri), and if detected will relocate
them out of harm’s way.
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Section 5 – 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.
PD/BO C Review of Report A/D 3/4
• Consider establishing provisions to
require incorporation of archaeological
sites within new developments, using
their special qualities as a theme or focal
point.
PD/BO C Review of Report A/D 3/4
• Pursue educating the public about the
archaeological heritage of the area. PD/BO C Review of Report A/D 3/4
• Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with
Section 21083.2 Archeological resources
of CEQA to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and
unique prehistoric resources, including
but not limited to, avoiding archeological
sites, capping or covering site with soil,
planning the site as a park or green space
or paying an in-kind mitigation fee.
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• 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.
PD C Review of Report A/D 3/4
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2) In the event that cultural resources are
discovered during project activities, all work in
the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-
foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified
archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior
standards shall be hired to assess the find.
Work on the other portions of the project
outside of the buffered area may continue
during this assessment period. Additionally,
the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Cultural Resources Department (SMBMI)
shall be contacted regarding any pre-contact
and/or post-contact finds and be provided
information after the archaeologist makes
his/her initial assessment of the nature of the
find, so as to provide Tribal input with regards
to significance and treatment
PD C During Construction A/D 4
3) If significant pre-contact and/or post-contact
cultural resources, as defined by CEQA (as
amended, 2015), are discovered and
avoidance cannot be ensured, the
archaeologist shall develop a Monitoring and
Treatment Plan, the drafts of which shall be
provided to SMBMI for review and comment,
as detailed within TCR-1. The archaeologist
shall monitor the remainder of the project and
implement the Plan accordingly.
PD C During Construction A/D 4
4) If human remains or funerary objects are
encountered during any activities associated
with the project, work in the immediate vicinity
(within a 100-foot buffer of the find) shall
cease and the County Coroner shall be
contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety
Code §7050.5 and that code enforced for the
duration of the project.
PD C During Construction A/D 4
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5) 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.
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• 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.
BO B/C Review of Report A/D 4
• 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).
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• Submit summary report to City of Rancho
Cucamonga. Transfer collected
specimens with a copy to the report to
San Bernardino County Museum.
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Section 6 – 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,
BO C During Construction A 4
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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.
BO C During Construction A 4
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when
wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10
emissions from the site during such episodes.
BO C During Construction A 4
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.
BO C During Construction A 4
Section 7 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Short Term (Construction) GHG Emissions
1) The project must comply with all rules that
assist in reducing short-term air pollutant
emission in compliance with SCAQMD Rule
403 regarding fugitive dust including treating
the site with water or other soil-stabilizing
agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas
as quickly as possible.
BO C During Construction A 4
2) The construction contractor shall select
construction equipment based on low-
emission factors and high energy efficiency
and submit a statement on the grading plan
that ensures all construction equipment will be
tuned and maintained in accordance with the
manufactures’ specification.
BO C During Construction A 4
3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more
than 5 minutes. BO C During Construction A 4
4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be
utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered
engines where feasible.
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5) Construction should be timed so as not to
interfere with peak-hour traffic. BO C During Construction A 4
6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be
supported and encouraged for construction
crew.
BO C During Construction A 4
Long Term (Operational) GHG Emissions
7) Construction and Building materials shall be
produced and/or manufactured locally, as
feasible. Use “Green Building Materials” such
as materials that are resource efficient,
recycled, and manufactured in an
environmentally friendly way including low-
volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials.
BO A During Construction C 2
8) Design all buildings to exceed California
Building Code Title 24 energy standard
including but not limited to any combination of:
• Increased insulation.
• Limit air leakage through the structure.
• Incorporate Energy Star or better rated
windows, space heating and cooling
equipment, light fixtures, and appliances.
• Landscape and develop site utilizing
shade, prevailing winds and landscaping.
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control
systems .
• Install light colored “cool” roofs and cool
pavements.
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED’s)
for outdoor lighting.
BO C During Construction A 4
9) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation
strategy appropriate for the project and include
the following:
• Install water efficient landscapes and
irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho
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Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance.
• Use reclaimed water for landscaping within
the project if available or as required by the
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD).
• Design building to be water efficient by
installing water efficient fixtures and
appliances including low flow faucets, dual
flush toilets and waterless urinals/water
heaters.
• Design irrigation to control runoff and to
remove water to non-vegetated surfaces.
10) Reuse and recycle construction and
demolition waste. Provide interior and exterior
storage areas for recyclables and green waste
in public areas. Educate employees about
reducing waste and about recycling.
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Section 8 – Hazards and Waste Materials
1) None
Section 9 – Hydrology and Water Quality
Construction Activities
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 storm drain
system to the maximum extent practical.
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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 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
BO B/C/D/ Review of Plans A/C 2/4
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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.
BO B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
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.
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5) 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.
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Post-Construction Operational
6) Prior to issuance of building permits, the
applicant shall submit to the City Building
Official 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
BO B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
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structural and non-structural measures
consistent with the Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by
the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
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.
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Grading Activities
8) The developer shall implement the BMPs
identified in the Water Quality Management
Plan prepared by (name/date) to reduce
construction pollutants from entering the storm
drain system to the maximum extent practical.
BO B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
Section 10 – Land Use and Planning
1) None
Section 11 – Mineral Resources
1) None
Section 12 – Noise
1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a
construction-related noise mitigation plan shall
be submitted to the City for review and
approval. The Plan shall depict the location of
the construction equipment and how the noise
from this equipment would be mitigated during
construction.
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2) Consistent with the hours described in
Section 17.66.050.D.4 of the RCMC,
construction times shall be limited between
the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on
weekdays and Saturdays. No construction
activity shall be permitted on Sundays and
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national holidays.
3) Construction activities shall be scheduled to
avoid operating several pieces of equipment
simultaneously, to the maximum extent
feasible.
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4) Contractor shall provide stating areas on-site
to minimize off-site transportation of heavy
construction equipment. These areas must be
located to maximize the distance between
activity and sensitive receptors.
PD/BO C During Construction A 4
5) Construction vehicles shall not park, queue
and/or idle at the project site or along the
adjoining public rights-of-way prior to the
construction hours.
PD/BO C During Construction A 4
6) Electrical power shall be used to run air
compressors and similar power tools and to
power any temporary structures, such as
construction trailers
PD/BO C During Construction A 4
7) Temporary noise barriers with a minimum
height of 10 feet, would be placed along the
northern, eastern, and southern boundaries.
To be effective the barriers must break the
line-of-sight between on-site construction
activities and off-site receivers to the north,
east, and south throughout the duration of site
preparation and grading activities. The noise
barrier should be constructed of material with
a minimum weight of 2 pounds per square
foot with no gaps or perforations. Noise
barriers may be constructed of, but are not
limited to, 5/8 inch plywood, 5/8 inch oriented
strand board, or hay bales.
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8) Implement a permanent solid wall with a
height of a least six feet, or sufficient to break
the line of site, along the southern project site
boundary capable of reducing traffic noise
from Banyan Street by at least 4.5 dBA.
PD/BO C During Construction A/C 4
9) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed
as early as possible in first phase. PD/BO C During Construction A/C 4
Section 13 – Population and Housing
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Mitigation Measures No. /
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Responsible
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Monitoring
Frequency
Timing of
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Method of
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Sanctions for
Non-Compliance
1) None
Section 14 – Public Services
1) The developer shall pay the current
residential school facility fee plus the
Etiwanda School District special tax.
BO B Review of Plans C 2
Section 15 - Recreation
1) None
Section 16 – Transportation/Traffic
1) None
Section 17 – Tribal Cultural Resources
1) The project Applicant will be required to obtain
the services of a qualified Native American
Monitor(s) during construction-related ground
disturbance activities. Ground disturbance is
defined by the Tribal Representatives from the
Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians-Kizh
Nation as activities that include, but are not
limited to, pavement removal, pot-holing or
auguring, grubbing, weed abatement, boring,
grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching,
within the project area. The monitor(s) must be
approved by the Tribal Representatives and
will be present on-site during the construction
phases that involve any ground disturbing
activities. The Native American Monitor(s) will
complete monitoring logs on a daily basis. The
logs will provide descriptions of the daily
activities, including construction activities,
locations, soil, and any cultural materials
identified. The monitor(s) shall possess
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response (HAZWOPER) certification. In
addition, the monitor(s) will be required to
provide insurance certificates, including
liability insurance, for any archaeological
resource(s) encountered during grading and
excavation activities pertinent to the provisions
outlined in the California Environmental
Quality Act, California Public Resources Code
PD B During Grading B 4
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Division 13, Section 21083.2 (a) through (k).
The on-site monitoring shall end when the
project site grading and excavation activities
are completed, or when the Tribal
Representatives and monitor have indicated
that the site has a low potential for
archeological resources.
2) The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Cultural Resources Department (SMBMI) and
shall be contacted, of any pre-contact and/or
post-contact cultural resources discovered
during project implementation, and be
provided information regarding the nature of
the find, so as to provide Tribal input with
regards to significance and treatment. Should
the find be deemed significant, as defined by
CEQA (as amended, 2015), a cultural
resources Monitoring and Treatment Plan
shall be created by the archaeologist, in
coordination with SMBMI, and all subsequent
finds shall be subject to this Plan. This Plan
shall allow for a monitor to be present that
represents SMBMI for the remainder of the
project, should SMBMI elect to place a
monitor on-site.
PD C During Grading A/D 4
3) Any and all archaeological/cultural documents
created as a part of the project (isolate
records, site records, survey reports, testing
reports, etc.) shall be supplied to the applicant
and Lead Agency for dissemination to
SMBMI. The Lead Agency and/or applicant
shall, in good faith, consult with SMBMI
throughout the life of the project
PD C During Grading A/D 4
Section 18 – Utility and Service Systems
1) None
Section 19 – Mandatory Findings of Significance
1) None
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
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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