HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-132 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2021-132
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
CERTIFYING THE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PLANRC 2020 GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE -(SCH 2O21050261), ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND
ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
A. RECITALS
WHEREAS, the PlanRC General Plan Update (the "Project") would consist of a
comprehensive update to the City of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City") General Plan in
accordance with the City's vision for the future. The Project would emphasize protection of
existing residential neighborhoods and targeting new residential, office and commercial growth
along major corridors (such as Foothill Boulevard) and other areas south of Foothill Boulevard
(such as Haven Avenue) where development opportunities exist on vacant and underutilized
properties; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes a new Climate Action Plan ("CAP") as a companion to
the PlanRC General Plan Update to reduce the community's contributions to climate change to
build on the broad climate change policies set forth in the PlanRC 2040; and
WHEREAS, the Project also includes a comprehensive update to the City's Housing
Element for years 2021-2019, which represents the City's effort to fulfill its requirements under
State housing element law to meet the mandate that all cities and counties prepare a housing
element as part of a comprehensive general plan to meet the plan for new housing growth
mandated through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, of which the City has been
allocated 10,525 units for the 6th cycle housing element update period; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (Public Res.
Code, § 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR § 15000 et seq.), the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga ("Council") is the lead agency for the Project, as the
public agency with authority to approve and implement the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 and 15168, the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, as lead agency, determined that a Program Environmental Impact Report
("PEIR") would clearly be required for the Project pursuant to CEQA in order to analyze all
adverse environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation ("NOP") identifying the scope of environmental
issues to be analyzed in the PEIR was distributed to numerous State, federal, and local
agencies, organizations, and interested persons on May 10, 2021, with comments requested by
June 9, 2021 pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15082(a), 15103 and 15375. A total
of six comment letters were received and are included in Appendix 2-2 and summarized in
Table 2-1 of the Draft PEIR ("Draft PEIR"). Relevant comments received in response to the
NOP were incorporated into the Draft PEIR; and
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WHEREAS, a public scoping meeting was held on May 18, 2021 and input from the
public providing direction and scope of the EIR was received; and
WHEREAS, a Draft PEIR was prepared for the Project in accordance with CEQA and
the State CEQA Guidelines, where the City analyzed the Project's environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Draft PEIR was distributed for a 45-day public review period on
September 10, 2021, with the comment period expiring on October 25, 2021. Eight comment
letters were received during the public comment period. The City prepared written responses to
all comment received on the PEIR, and those responses to comments are incorporated into the
Final PEIR. The responses to comments were distributed to all public agencies and all
individuals that provided comments during the comment period at least 10 days prior to
certification as required by CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the PEIR concludes that, even with the inclusion of standard conditions of
approval, which function as mitigation measures, the Project may have a significant and
unavoidable impact on several environmental resources. Accordingly, the City Council must
adopt a statement of overriding considerations in order to approve the Project; and
WHEREAS, as a result of public comments received during the Draft PEIR's public
comment period, as well as during public meetings regarding the PlanRC General Plan Update,
certain revisions were made to the Project and included in a revised City Council Public Hearing
Draft of the PlanRC General Plan Update, including the following: (1) changed Land Plan
Designation for APN: 106117219 from Rural Open Space to General Open Space; (2) updated
the Suburban Neighborhood — Moderate Non-Residential Intensity to Max 0.3 Floor Area Ratio;
(3) added Policy LC-1.16 requiring the use of a Healthy Development Checklist to assess the
health performance of development projects; (4) added Policy LC-5.8 to continue to protect
equestrian uses and to implement the Equestrian Overlay Zone; (5) revise Policy LC-7.1 to
provide that Haven and 4th Street are envisioned for higher intensity urban environmental,
consistent with the Central South Community Planning Area; (6) encourage bike and pedestrian
activity along segments of Arrow Route through Cucamonga Town Center; (7) clarified that Day
Creek Channel is recommended for Open Space, rather than Parkland; (8) clarified that except
for one east-west road, no public streets are planned through property owned by Southern
California Edison; and (7) added additional standard conditions of approval and policies to
protect utility infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City analyzed each of the changes to the Project identified in the
December 2021 Public Hearing Draft, and concluded that some of the changes would likely
reduce the significant and unavoidable impacts identified in the Draft PEIR, but would not
change the Draft PEIR's overall conclusions; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a Final PEIR in accordance with CEQA, which is
comprised of the Draft PEIR, and all appendices thereto, the comments and responses to
comments, and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, including all appendices
thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program requires the City to
implement applicable standard conditions of approval on future development within the City and
to report on compliance with the implementation of those measures; and
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WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion ("NOC") was sent with the Draft PEIR to the State
Clearinghouse on December 3, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a public
hearing to consider the PlanRC General Plan Update, the Draft PEIR, and staff
recommendations, on November 10, 2021. Notice of this Planning Commission hearing was
provided through publication on October 25, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga after a duly
noticed public hearing, recommended that the City Council certify the EIR, make findings
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and adopt a statement of overriding
considerations, including with the revisions described above in the Public Hearing Draft; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a public hearing to
consider the PlanRC General Plan Update, the Final PEIR, all comment letters received on the
PEIR, any oral testimony provided, and staff recommendations, on December 15, 2021. Notice
of this City Council hearing was provided through publication on December 3, 2021.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that all of the facts set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Findings. Based upon the information and evidence set forth in the Final PEIR,
together with its appendices, and all other available evidence that has been presented at the
hearings and in the record of the proceedings, including the staff reports, technical studies,
appendices, plans, specifications, and other materials that constitute the record of the
proceedings on which this Resolution is, the City Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The City has endeavored in good faith to set forth the basis for its
decision on the Project.
b. All of the requirements of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the
City's Local CEQA Guidelines have been satisfied in the EIR, which is sufficiently detailed so
that all of the significant environmental effects of the Project have been adequately evaluated.
C. Agencies and interested members of the public have been afforded
ample notice and opportunity to comment on the EIR and the Project.
d. The revisions to the Public Hearing Draft were identified to the Planning
Commission and, in any event, the City Council finds that the revisions are minor in nature and
do not affect the Planning Commission's recommendation because they do not affect the
improvements to be constructed, uses, or densities previously outlined in the Project as
presented to the Planning Commission.
e. Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines requires that the City,
before approving the Project, make one or more of the following written findings for each
significant effect identified in the Final PEIR accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale
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for each finding: (1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in
the final EIR; or, (2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been
adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency; or, (3)
Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of
employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or
project alternatives identified in the final EIR. These required findings are set forth in the
attached Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
i. Environmental impacts identified in the Final PEIR as less than
significant and not requiring mitigation are described in Section 111.13 of Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
ii. Environmental impacts identified in the Final PEIR as significant
but which the City finds cannot be fully mitigated to a level of less than significant, despite the
imposition of all feasible mitigation measures, including standard conditions of approval,
identified in the Final PEIR and set forth herein, are described in Section III.0 of Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
iii. Alternatives to the PlanRC General Plan Update that might
eliminate or reduce significant environmental impacts are described in Section IV of Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
f. Sections 15092 and 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines require that if a
project will cause significant unavoidable adverse impacts, the City must adopt a Statement of
Overriding Considerations prior to approving the project. A Statement of Overriding
Considerations states that any significant adverse project effects are acceptable if expected
project benefits outweigh unavoidable adverse environmental impacts.
g. A discussion of the project benefits and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the environmental impacts that cannot be fully mitigated to a less than
significant level are set forth in Section IV of Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference; and
h. Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section
15091 require the City to prepare and adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program for
any project for which mitigation measures have been imposed to assure compliance with the
adopted mitigation measures. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is attached
hereto as Exhibit C, and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Further, the mitigation
measures in the form of standard conditions of approval set forth therein are made applicable to
the Project and will be imposed where appropriate to future development within the City.
i. Prior to taking action on the Final PEIR to approve the Project, the City
Council reviewed, considered and has exercised its independent judgment on the Final PEIR
and all of the information and data in the administrative record, and all oral and written
testimony presented to it during meetings and hearings and finds that the Final PEIR is
adequate and was prepared in full compliance with CEQA. No comments or any additional
information submitted to the City have produced any substantial new information requiring
recirculation or additional environmental review of the Project under CEQA; and
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j. The Final PEIR reflects the City Council's independent judgment and
analysis.
3. Determination. On the basis of the foregoing and all of the evidence in the
administrative record before it, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby
certifies the Final PEIR, adopts findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, as
set forth in Exhibit A incorporated herein by reference; adopts the Statement of Overriding
Considerations set forth in Exhibit A incorporated herein by reference; adopts the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference, and
imposes each mitigation measure as a condition of Project approval. City staff shall implement
and monitor the mitigation measures as described in Exhibit B.
4. Location of Record. The documents and other materials, including the staff
reports, technical studies, appendices, plans, and specifications, that constitute the record on
which this Resolution is based are on file for public examination during normal business hours
at the Planning Department located at City of Rancho Cucamonga City Hall, 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. All such documents are in the custody of the Planning Director and
are incorporated herein by reference.
5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 15th day of December 2021.
L.,De60'is ael, Mayor
ATTEST:
J ce C. Reynolds, City C rk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 15th day of
December 2021.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Spagnolo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 16th day of December, 2021, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Jai C. Reynolds, City Clerk'
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Exhibit A
CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT
AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
REGARDING THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2021050261
I. INTRODUCTION
The California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)requires that a number of written findings be made
by the lead agency in connection with certification of an environmental impact report (EIR) prior to
approval of the project pursuant to Sections 15091 and 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines and Section
21081 of the Public Resources Code. This document provides the findings required by CEQA. The
potential environmental effects of the proposed City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update
project(proposed project) have been analyzed in a Draft Environmental Impact Report(DEIR) (State
Clearinghouse ISCH] 2021050261) dated September 2021. A Final EIR has also been prepared that
incorporates the Draft EIR and contains comments received on the DEIR,responses to the individual
comments, revisions to the DEIR including any clarifications based on the comments and the
responses to the comments,and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the proposed
project (MMRP). This document provides the findings required by CEQA for approval of the
proposed project.
A. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR FINDINGS
The CEQA (Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Guidelines) (14 Ca.
Code Regs §§ 15000, et seq.) promulgated thereunder, require the environmental impacts of a project
be examined before a project is approved. Specifically, regarding findings, Guidelines Section 15091
provides:
(a) No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an FIR has
been certified which identifies one or more significant environmental effects
of the project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings
for each of those significant effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of
the rationale for each finding.The possible findings are:
1. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental
effect as identified in the FEIR.
2. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction
of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such
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changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency.
3. Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations,
including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained
workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives
identified in the FEIR.
(b) The findings required by subsection (a) shall be supported by substantial
evidence in the record.
(c) The finding in subdivision (a)(2) shall not be made if the agency making the
finding has concurrent jurisdiction with another agency to deal with
identified feasible mitigation measures or alternatives. The finding in
subsection (a)(3) shall describe the specific reasons for rejecting identified
mitigation measures and project alternatives.
(d) When making the findings required in subdivision(a)(1),the agency shall also
adopt a program for reporting on or monitoring the changes which it has
either required in the project or made a condition of approval to avoid or
substantially lessen significant environmental effects. These measures must
be fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements, or other
measures.
(e) The public agency shall specify the location and custodian of the documents
or other material which constitute the record of the proceedings upon which
its decision is based.
(f) A statement made pursuant to Section 15093 does not substitute for the
findings required by this section.
The "changes or alterations" referred to in Section 15091(a)(1) above, that are required in, or
incorporated into, the project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects of the
project, may include a wide variety of measures or actions as set forth in Guidelines Section 15370,
including:
(a) Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an
action.
(b) Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its
implementation.
(c) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the impacted
environment.
(d) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and
maintenance operations during the life of the action.
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(e) Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources
or environments.
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Regarding a Statement of Overriding Considerations,Guidelines Section 15093 provides:
(a) CEQA requires the decision-making agency to balance, as applicable, the
economic,legal,social,technological,or other benefits,including region-wide
or statewide environmental benefits, of a proposed project against its
unavoidable environmental risks when determining whether to approve the
project.If the specific economic,legal,social,technological,or other benefits,
including region-wide or statewide environmental benefits,of a proposal [sic]
project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects,the adverse
environmental effects may be considered "acceptable."
(b) When the lead agency approves a project which will result in the occurrence
of significant effects which are identified in the final FIR but are not
substantially lessened,the agency shall state in writing the specific reasons to
support its action based on the final EIR and/or other information in the
record. The statement of overriding considerations shall be supported by
substantial evidence in the record.
(c) If an agency makes a statement of overriding considerations, the statement
should be included in the record of the project approval and should be
mentioned in the notice of determination.This statement does not substitute
for,and shall be in addition to, findings required pursuant to Section 15091.
B. CERTIFICATION
Having received, reviewed, and considered the EIR for the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan
Update Project State Clearinghouse No. 2021050261, as well as other information in the record of
proceedings on this matter,the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council adopts the following Findings
(Findings) and Statement of Overriding Considerations,in its capacity as the legislative body for the
City of Rancho Cucamonga (City),which is the CEQA Lead Agency.The Findings and Statements of
Overriding Considerations set forth the environmental and other bases for current and subsequent
discretionary actions to be undertaken by the City and responsible agencies for the implementation of
the proposed project.
In addition,the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council(City Council)hereby make findings pursuant
to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code and State CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15090 and 15091 and hereby certifies that:
(1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effect as
identified in the Final EIR.
(2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes
have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by
such other agency.
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(3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations,
including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers,
make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in
the Final EIR.
C. PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT AND DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS
The FEIR addresses the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects of future construction
and operation activities associated with the proposed project. The FEIR provides the environmental
information necessary for the City to make a final decision on the requested discretionary actions for
all phases of this project. The FEIR was also intended to support discretionary reviews and decisions
by other responsible agencies. Discretionary actions to be considered by the City may include,but are
not limited to,the following:
■ Certify that the FEIR for the proposed project has been completed in compliance with CEQA,
and reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the City; find that the City Council has
reviewed and considered the information contained in the FEIR prior to approving the project;
adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, finding that the Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program,which is inclusive of standard conditions of approval applicable to future
development within the City, is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation
measures and standard conditions of approval during project implementation;and determine that
the significant adverse effects of the project either have been reduced to an acceptable level,or are
outweighed by the specific overriding considerations of the project as outlined in the CEQA
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations,as set forth herein.
■ Approve the proposed project and related discretionary actions needed for future implementation
of the proposed project.
11. PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
The City published a DEIR on September 10, 2021. A FEIR was prepared in the December 2021 in
compliance with CEQA requirements. The FEIR has been prepared in accordance with CEQA and
the CEQA Guidelines,as amended. As authorized in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15084(d)(2),the
City retained a consultant to assist with the preparation of the environmental documents. City staff
from multiple departments, representing the Lead Agency, have directed, reviewed, and modified
where appropriate all material prepared by the consultant. The FEIR reflects the City's independent
analysis and judgement.The key milestones associated with the preparation of the EIR are summarized
below. As presented below, an extensive public involvement and agency notification effort was
conducted to solicit input on the scope and content of the EIR and to solicit comments on the results
of the environmental analysis presented in the DEIR.
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A. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND OUTREACH
In conformance with CEQA,the State CEQA Guidelines,and the City of Rancho Cucamonga CEQA
Guidelines, the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted an extensive environmental review of the
proposed project.
■ Completion of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) on May 13, 2021. The public review period
extended from May 13, 2021, to June 11, 2021. The NOP was published in the Inland I,'ally Daily
Bulletin on May 7,2021.The NOP was posted at the San Bernardino County Clerk's office on May
14,2021. A copy of the NOP was made available for public review on the City's website.
■ Completion of the scoping process where the public was invited by the City to participate in a
scoping meeting held via Zoom on May 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The notice of a public scoping
meeting was included in the NOR
■ Preparation of a Draft EIR (DEIR),which was made available for a 45-day public review period
beginning September 10, 2021, and ending October 25, 2021. The scope of the DEIR was
determined based on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G Checklist, comments received in
response to the NOP, and comments received at the scoping meeting conducted by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. Section 2.3 of the DEIR describes the issues identified for analysis in the
DEIR. The Notice of Availability (NOA) for the DEIR was sent to interested persons and
organizations, sent to the State Clearinghouse in Sacramento for distribution to public agencies,
posted at the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and published in the Inland halley Daily Bulletin. The
NOA was posted at the San Bernardino County Clerk's office on September 10,2021.The Notice
of Availability of the DEIR was published in the Inland halley Daily Bulletin on September 10,2021.
■ Preparation of a Final EIR(FEIR),including the responses to comments to the DEIR.The FEIR
was released for a 10-day agency review period prior to certification of the FEIR.
■ Public hearings on the proposed project, including a Planning Commission hearing and a City
Council hearing.
In summary, the City- conducted all required noticing and scoping for the proposed project in
accordance with Section 15083 of the CEQA Guidelines,and conducted the public review for the EIR,
which exceeded the requirements of Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines.
B. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
The City-prepared a FEIR,including Responses to Comments to the DEIR. The FEIR/Response to
Comments contains comments on the DEIR, responses to those comments, revisions to the DEIR,
and appended documents.A total of eight comment letters were received.
The DEIR found that, despite the implementation of General Plan policies and standard conditions
of approval intended to minimize of avoid significant impacts to the environments,certain impacts to
the following would remain significant and unavoidable. Therefore, the City prepared a Statement of
Overriding Considerations for the following impacts found to be significant and unavoidable:
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■ Aesthetics (cumulative impacts only)
■ Agriculture and Forestry Resources
■ Air Quality
■ Biological Resources
■ Cultural Resources
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
■ Mineral Resources (cumulative impacts only)
■ Noise
■ Transportation
■ Wildfire (cumulative impacts only)
Members of the public can view searchable agendas for scheduled City Council meetings and access
agenda-related City information and services directly on the following website:
https://www.cit-,,ofrc.us/your-government/citv-council-agendas.
The FEIR document will be posted for viewing and download with the previously posted DEIR prior
to the City's consideration of the FEIR and project recommendations on the City's website.
A date for consideration of the FEIR and project recommendations at the City Council was set for the
proposed project and notice of the meeting was provided consistent with the Brown Act(Government
Code Sections 54950 et seq.).The City Council took testimony on the proposed project in conjunction
with the public hearing for the proposed project.
C. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
For purposes of CEQA and these Findings, the Record of Proceedings for the proposed project
consists of the following documents and other evidence,at a minimum:
■ The NOP,NOA,and all other public notices issued by the City in conjunction with the proposed
project.
■ The DEIR and FEIR for the proposed project.
■ All written comments submitted by agencies or members of the public during the public review
comment period on the DEIR.
■ All responses to written comments submitted by agencies or members of the public during the
public review comment period on the DEIR.
■ All written and verbal public testimony presented during a noticed public hearing for the proposed
project.
■ The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
■ The reports and technical memoranda included or referenced in the FEIR.
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■ All documents,studies,EIRs,or other materials incorporated by reference in the DEIR and FEIR.
■ The Resolutions adopted by the City in connection with the proposed project,and all documents
incorporated by reference therein, including comments received after the close of the comment
period and responses thereto.
■ Matters of common knowledge to the City, including but not limited to federal, state, and local
laws and regulations.
■ Any documents expressly cited in these Findings.
■ Any other relevant materials required to be in the record of proceedings by Public Resources Code
Section 21167.6(e).
D. CUSTODIAN AND LOCATION OF RECORDS
The documents and other materials that constitute the administrative record for the City's actions
related to the project are at the City of Rancho Cucamonga—Planning Department,10500 Civic Center
Drive, City of Rancho Cucamonga. The City Planning Division is the custodian of the administrative
record for the project. Copies of these documents,which constitute the record of proceedings,are and
at all relevant times have been and will be available upon request at the offices of the Planning Division.
This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(2) and
Guidelines Section 15091(e).
E. PROJECT LOCATION
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is in the Inland Empire in southwestern San Bernardino County,
California.The City is surrounded by developed municipalities to the west,south,and east including
the cities of Upland,Ontario,and Fontana and a large area of rural unincorporated San Bernardino
County-to the north and east. The northernmost portion of the City's Sphere of Influence (SOI) is
adjacent to the San Bernardino National Forest. Interstate and regional access to the City is provided
by Interstate 15 (1-15),which runs in a general north-south direction and bisects the eastern portion
of the City,and by State Route 210 (SR-210), an east-west freeway that runs through the center of
the City.The I-10 freeway also provides regional access and is located approximately 0.75-mile south
of the City boundary.
F. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Objectives for the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update which will aid decision makers in
their review of the proposed project and associated environmental impacts,are as follows:
1. Provide a human-scaled design,with buildings and outdoor spaces oriented towards people
connected by safe and comfortable streets, pathways, and trails that provide equitable access
for all.
2. Focus transformative growth along major corridors and allowing incremental change in the
neighborhoods.
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3. Increase jobs in the City to encourage more residents to work locally and reduce commuting
out of the City to work.
4. Maintain and enhance conservation areas.
5. Create vibrant activity nodes and a"real downtown"with one or several major activity centers,
with varied cultural opportunities and public art providing areas for social, civic, and
commercial activity.
G. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is an update of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's General Plan.The General Plan is a state-
required legal document that provides guidance to decision-makers regarding the allocation of
resources and determining the future physical form and character of development in the City and its
SOI. It is the official statement of the City regarding the extent and types of development needed to
achieve the community's physical, economic, social, and environmental goals. Although the General
Plan is composed of individual chapters that individually address a specific area of concern,the General
Plan embodies a comprehensive and integrated planning approach for the jurisdiction.
III. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS
A. FORMAT
Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines requires that a Lead Agency make a finding for each significant
effect for the project.This section summarizes the significant environmental impacts of the project,
describes how these impacts are to be mitigated, and discusses various alternatives to the proposed
project, which were developed in an effort to reduce the remaining significant environmental
impacts. All impacts are considered potentially significant prior to mitigation or a project revision
through the incorporation of a standard condition of approval unless otherwise stated in the findings.
This remainder of this section is divided into the following subsections:
Section B, Findings on "No Impact" and "Less Than Significant Impacts," presents
environmental issues,as identified in Chapter 5 of the DEIR,which would result in no impact or less
than significant impacts.
Section C, Significant and Unavoidable Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated to Below the Level
of Significance,presents significant impacts of the proposed project that were identified in the DEIR,
the findings for significant impacts,and the rationales for the findings.
Section IV,Alternatives to the Proposed Project,presents alternatives to the project and evaluates
them in relation to the findings set forth in Section 15091(a)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines,which
allows a public agency to approve a project that would result in one or more significant environmental
effects if the project alternatives are found to be infeasible because of specific economic, social, or
other considerations.
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Section V, Statement of Overriding Considerations, presents a description of the proposed
project's one significant and unavoidable adverse impact and the justification for adopting a statement
of overriding considerations.
Section VI, Findings on Responses to Comments on the DEIR and Revisions to the DEIR,
presents the City's findings on the response to comments and revisions to DEIR, and decision on
whether a recirculated DEIR is necessary or not.
B. FINDINGS ON "NO IMPACT" AND "LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS"
Based on the environmental issue area assessment in the DEIR,the City determined that the proposed
project would have no impact or less than significant impacts for the environmental issues summarized
below. The rationale for the conclusion that no significant impact would occur in each of the issue
areas is based on the environmental evaluation in the listed topical EIR sections in Section 5 of the
DEIR.
Relevant General Plan policies are listed and numbered in the DEIR; additionally, applicable local,
state, and federal regulations, as well as standard conditions of approval also serve to prevent the
occurrence of,or reduce the significance of,potential environmental effects are included in the DEIR.
The EIR concluded that all or some of the impacts of the proposed project with respect to the
following issues either will not be significant or will be reduced to below a level of significance by
implementing standard conditions of approval or existing regulatory requirements as detailed in
Chapter 5 of the DEIR. CEQA Guidelines Section 15901 requires that an EIR may not be certified
for a project which has one or more significant environmental effects unless one of three possible
findings is made for each significance effect. Since the following environmental issue areas were
determined to have no impact or a less than significant impact,no findings for these issues are required.
1. Aesthetics
Impact 5.1-1: Development in accordance with the General Plan Update would not
substantially alter or damage scenic vistas or substantially damage scenic
resources,including,but not limited to,trees,rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state scenic highway. [Threshold AE-1 and AE-2]
The proposed project would allow for development, redevelopment, and intensification of land uses
in some areas of the City. Open space areas,parks,and agricultural lands that currently provide views
of scenic vistas would continue to be preserved under the General Plan Update. The generally low-
density residential uses, estate, and rural residential uses within or adjacent to these scenic vistas and
resources would also remain unchanged,thereby preserving views of these scenic vistas and resources.
The high elevation of the northern mountains ensures that they will remain a scenic backdrop to
Rancho Cucamonga and its SOI without interference from future development accommodated by the
General Plan Update. Design standards under the City's municipal code guide future development
characteristics, such as height and placement of buildings and structures, setback requirements, and
architectural design parameters.
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There are no scenic highways in or near the City or SOI that would be adversely affected by future
development under the General Plan Update. Although views from the I-15 and SR-210 freeways
would change with future development, these freeway segments are not designated scenic highways.
Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 is considered an unofficial route by the City. Although future
development and redevelopment along the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 corridor may alter views of
scenic resources, the place types, and focus areas approach taken with the General Plan will enhance
the streetscape and create a unified theme for this major corridor.Therefore,there would be no impact
to scenic vistas or highways by the General Plan Update and the City's beautification master plans for
designated special boulevards,would ensure that special boulevards remain unaffected.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to aesthetics to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.1-2: Buildout in accordance with the proposed land use plan would alter the
existing visual appearance of the City and SOI, but would not substantially
degrade its existing visual character or quality. [Threshold AE-31
Future development and redevelopment facilitated under the General Plan Update would allow for
new development of currently undeveloped parcels and intensification of already developed areas in
Rancho Cucamonga.Although new development would alter the visual appearance of the City,because
the City is largely developed with urban and suburban uses,it would not substantially degrade Rancho
Cucamonga's visual character or quality. Buildout proposed under the General Plan Update would
most often occur within areas that are already developed and urbanized, or areas that are planned for
development.Development under the General Plan Update would be required to comply with existing
City regulations that maintain the City's character which would encourage high-quality design and
provide for well-designed and attractive development that promotes a sense of community.
Compliance with the City's existing regulations, including standard conditions of approval, and the
General Plan Update policies, future development would be built to reflect and maintain Rancho
Cucamonga's existing visual character and resources.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to aesthetics to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.1-3: Development in accordance with the General Plan would not generate
substantial additional light and glare. [Threshold AE-41
Sources of light in the City include building lighting (interior and exterior), security lighting, sign
illumination,sports fields lighting,and parking-area lighting.These sources of light and glare are mostly
associated with the residential, commercial, and industrial uses and the larger community parks in the
more developed areas of the City. Other sources of nighttime light and glare include streetlights,
vehicular traffic along surrounding roadways,and ambient lighting from surrounding communities.
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Development and redevelopment projects in the City would be required to comply with the design
guidelines for residential and commercial-industrial land, sign ordinance, and landscape design
guidelines.Future development and redevelopment would also be required to comply with the outdoor
lighting standards in Chapter 17.58 of the municipal code. The outdoor lighting standards require
lighting to be directed away and shielded from adjacent residential areas;prohibit the creation of areas
with intense light or glare; and call for the use of fences, walls, berms, screens, and landscaping to
reduce light and glare spillover. By ensuring that all future development projects comply with the
municipal code and General Plan Update policies pertaining to light and glare, any potential spillover
would be minimized.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to aesthetics to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
2. Agriculture and Forestry Resources
Impact 5.2-1: see Section C. Significant and UnavoidableSignificantlmpacts That Cannot be
Mitigated to Below the Level of Significance.
Impact 5.2-2: The proposed project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use,or a Williamson Act contract. [Threshold AG-21
According to the proposed Land Use Plan,the lots that are currently vineyards and orchards would
be converted into urban uses as part of future,anticipated development.
The City does not have an agricultural land use designation in its existing land use plan or the
proposed Land Use Plan.The Development Code also does not have an agricultural zone,although
agricultural uses are allowed as an interim use on lots 2.5 acres or more in the Residential
Development Districts.Therefore,because the Cite has no zoning for agricultural use,no impact
would occur.
There are no lands in the city under a Williamson Act contract,and no impacts related to Williamson
Act contracts would occur.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to agriculture and forestry resources to less than
significant levels.According]y,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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Impact 5.2-3: The proposed project would not conflict with zoning for forest land or
timberlands,and would not result in the loss of forest land. [Thresholds AG-3
and AG-4]
There are no lands that qualify as forest land or timberland.Therefore,no impacts would occur related
to the loss or conversion of forest land to a non-forest use. There are also no areas within the Plan
Area that are zoned as forest land,timberland,or Timberland Production.Therefore,no impacts would
occur.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to agriculture and forestry resources to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
3. Air Quality
Impact 5.3-1:The proposed project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
2016 Air Quality Management Plan. [Threshold AQ-1]
The 2016 AQMP control strategy strongly relies on a transition to zero and near-zero emission
technologies in the mobile source sector,including automobiles, transit buses,medium- and heavy-
duty trucks,and off-road equipment.There are several General Plan Update policies that ensure
consistency with the 2016 AQMP,and the City has prepared a Climate Action Plan (CAP) as a
companion document to the General Plan Update that includes a set of goals,strategies,and
measures with specific metrics and quantified GHG reduction estimates that will achieve greenhouse
gas (GHG) reductions from existing and future development in the City.These strategies and
measures would also have the effect of reducing air pollutant emissions under implementation of the
General Plan Update.The CAP strategies and measures would reduce both localized air pollutant
emissions within the City and regionwide emissions in the South Coast Air Basin.
The 2040 population projection for the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the RTP/SCS is 204,300,which
is less than the projected population for planning period buildout of the General Plan Update of
233,088. However, the General Plan Update, including the companion CAP document, are both
consistent with the goals of the RTP/SCS and would further AQMP goals through policies,strategies,
and measures that reduce air pollutant emissions from mobile, stationary, and areawide sources.
Therefore, the General Plan Update would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the 2017
AQMP.This impact is less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to air quality to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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Impact 5.3-2: see Section C. Signifcantand Unavoidable Significantlmpacts That Cannotbe
Mitigated to Below the Level of Signifcance.
Impact 5.3-3: see Section C. Signi&cantand Unavoidable Significant Impacts That Cannot be
Mitigated to Below the Level of Significance.
Impact 5.3-4: The proposed project would not result in short- or long-term increases in
localized CO emissions that would exceed South Coast AQMD-recommended
thresholds. [Thresholds AQ-21
As discussed in Section 5.3.4.1,Methodology, of Chapter 5.3,Air Quality, of the DEIR, all areas of the
SoCAB have remained below the federal standard level since 2003.The EPA redesignated the SoCAB
to attainment of the federal CO standards, effective June 11, 2007. There have been no exceedances
of the Stage 1 episode (federal alert) level (8-hour average CO greater_> 15 ppm) since 1997.The CO
concentrations are also well below the State standards.Buildout of the General Plan update would not
result in the increase in traffic volume required to generate a CO hotspot.While daily mass emissions
of CO are projected to exceed SCAQMD's thresholds under Impact 5.3-3,in Chapter 5.3,Ah-Quality,
of the DEIR,the highest emissions of CO are projected from use of dispersed landscaping equipment
in the city.Therefore,CO emissions from idling vehicles are not anticipated to cause a localized impact.
Given that the SoCAB is in attainment for CO and is not projected to exceed the AAQS, it is not
anticipated that the General Plan Update would result in localized CO impacts, considering that
individual discretionary projects implemented under the General Plan Update would be dispersed
throughout the city.Additionally,federal and State vehicle emissions standards are anticipated to result
in a decrease in CO concentrations over time. These include the Corporate Average Fuel Economy
standards at the federal level and the Advanced Clean Cars Program in California, both of which set
fuel efficiency standards for vehicles.
For these reasons,local mobile-source CO emissions generated by future development that could be
accommodated under the General Plan Update would not result in or substantially contribute to
concentrations of CO that exceed the 1-hour or 8-hour California or National AAQS.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to air quality to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.3-5: see Section C. Significant and Unavoidable Significantlmpacts That Cannot be
Mitigated to Below the Level of Significance.
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Impact 5.3-6:The proposed project would not result in other emissions(such as those leading
to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people. [Threshold AQ-
4]
Future development and other physical changes that could occur as a result of General Plan Update
implementation could expose sensitive receptors to future development that could include odor
sources and may cause a nuisance. Additionally, new sensitive receptors could be exposed to existing
land uses that include odors and may result in a nuisance impact.
South Coast AQMD Rule 402 states: "A person shall not discharge from any source whatsoever such
quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury,detriment,nuisance,or annoyance
to any considerable number of persons or to the public,or which endanger the comfort,repose,health
or safety of any such persons or the public,or which cause,or have a natural tendency to cause,injury
or damage to business or property." Enforcement of Rule 402 would serve to mitigate new odor-
generating land uses developed as a result of the General Plan Update that may cause a nuisance to
nearby sensitive receptors.
Minor odors from the use of heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment and the laying of asphalt during
construction activities would be intermittent and temporary.Due to the characteristics of diesel exhaust
emissions, odors generated from the use of heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment would dissipate
rapidly within 150 meters (492 feet). \While construction would occur intermittently through the
General Plan planning horizon,these types of odor-generating activities would not occur at any single
location or within proximity to the same off-site receptors for an extended period of time and would
not result in permanent odor sources.Therefore,construction is not anticipated to result in substantial
odors.
Future nonresidential land uses or specific facilities in the city could generate odor emissions that could
be a nuisance.Specifically,industrial land uses have the potential to generate objectionable odors.Areas
where these types of uses could be developed under the General Plan Update would be generally
limited to the Neo-Industrial or Industrial Employment Districts in the southeast portion of the city.
Stand-alone residential uses would not be permitted in these districts. Industrial land uses associated
with the General Plan Update would also be required to comply with South Coast AQMD Rule 402.
In addition, the Land Use and Community Character Element of the General Plan includes land use
compatibility policies that would serve to reduce potential impacts from receptors near existing odors
sources. As a result,implementation of the General Plan Update would not result in odor impacts on
existing sensitive receptors or future sensitive receptors.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to air quality to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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4. Biological Resources
Impact 5.4-1: see Section C. Significantand Unavoidable Significant lmpacts That Cannot be
Mitigated to Below the Level of Significance.
Impact 5.4-2: Implementation of the proposed General Plan Update could impact sensitive
natural communities,including wetlands and riparian habitat. [Thresholds B-
2 and B-3]
The western edge of the Plan Area runs along Cucamonga Creek. Other creeks that flow through the
City include Deer Creek,Day Creek,and Etiwanda Creek. Riparian vegetation can be found along the
canyon bottoms in the northern portion of the Plan Area, predominantly within the SOI. Channels
occur within the Plan Area; some channels are dry while others have water. Open water occurs in
various natural and constructed catch basins throughout the Plan Area.
As shown in Table 5.4-1, Special Status Plant Species with Records in the Study Area, of the DEIR, at least
13 special status plant species are found in riparian and/or freshwater habitats.The goals and policies
in the Resource Conservation Element would help conserve, protect, and manage Rancho
Cucamonga's biological resources. Standard conditions of approval 5.4-6 and 5.4-7 require developers
to obtain permits from the USACE and RWQCB for waters of the U.S. and from CDhW for waters
of the state.Compliance with these standard conditions of approval would ensure no net loss of waters
of the U.S. or waters of the state. Impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to biological resources to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.4-3: Development pursuant to the proposed General Plan Update would not
adversely impact wildlife movement in and surrounding the Plan Area.
[Threshold B-4]
The San Gabriel-San Bernardino Linkage is at the divide of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino
Mountains and includes the mountains and foothills north of and in the Plan Area.The linkage design
covers approximately 129,901 acres and has three roughly parallel routes to accommodate diverse
species and ecosystem functions. Natural vegetation makes up most of the linkage design but urban
and agricultural development covers approximately 1.8 percent of the area. The majority of the Plan
Area is developed and has little natural open space, and therefore, provides few wildlife movement
corridors. Existing corridors include creeks and open drainage canals, which connect wildlife to the
mountains to the north.The northern part of the Plan Area has large,contiguous open space areas and
areas designated for preservation in perpetuity.
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A number of migratory bird species are known to occur within the Cite where buildout of the proposed
project could impact these migratory birds through future development and removal of vegetation that
could be used for nesting. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act administered by the USFWS governs the
taking, killing, possession, transportation, and importation of migratory birds, their eggs, parts, and
nests. Additionally, California law, particularly relevant statues in the Fish and Game Code, provide
protections for birds and their active nests.Development in existing open space and undeveloped areas
of the Plan Area could result in habitat fragmentation and constrain wildlife movement that has
regional significance. The Resource Conservation Element of the proposed project includes policies
that would reduce impacts to wildlife corridors. Compliance with the MBTA, and adherence to the
General Plan policies and implementation of the standard conditions of approval (specifically 5.4-7)
would reduce impacts to less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to biological resources to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.4-4: Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance, adopted habitat Conservation
Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan. [Thresholds B-5 and B-6]
The City adopted the EHNCP in October 2019 that includes the conservation of alluvial fan and
foothills between the northernmost neighborhoods and the National Forest. Over 82 percent of the
EHNCP is in the Rural/Conservation area, which contains several existing and planned preserves,
numerous hiking trails, and natural features. These 3,603 acres of Rural/Conservation would provide
for a mix of conserved habitat mitigation lands and open space, existing open space preserves, and
very-low-density rural homes.The General Plan Update would designate this area Natural Open Space,
Rural Open Space, and General Open Space and Facilities, with the latter two designations allowing
residential development at very low densities.This would be consistent with the vision of the EHNCP.
Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with a conservation plan.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to biological resources to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
5. Cultural Resources
Impact 5.5-1: see Section C. Significant and Unavoidable Significant Impacts that Cannot be
Mitigated to Below the Level of Significance.
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Impact 5.5-2: Future development in the City that would be accommodated by the General
Plan Update could impact known and unknown archaeological resources.
[Thresholds C-21
Adoption of the General Plan Update in itself would not directly affect archaeological resources.Long-
term implementation of the General Plan Update land use plan could include grading of known and
unknown sensitive areas. Grading and construction activities of undeveloped areas or redevelopment
that requires more intensive soil excavation than in the past could potentially cause disturbance of
archaeological resources.Therefore,future development that would be accommodated by the General
Plan Update could potentially unearth previously unrecorded resources. Archaeological sites are
protected by a variety of state policies and regulations under the California Public Resources Code.
Cultural resources are also recognized as nonrenewable and therefore receive protection under the
California Public Resources Code and CEQA. If the lead agency determines that the project may have
a significant effect on unique archaeological resources,the project-level CEQA document prepared for
the development project is required to address the issue of those resources.Long-term implementation
of the General Plan Update could include grading of unknown sensitive areas. Grading and
construction activities of undeveloped areas or redevelopment that require more intensive soil
excavation than in the past could potentially cause the disturbance of archaeological resources.
Therefore, future development could potentially unearth previously unknown/unrecorded
archaeological resources. The implementation of standard condition of approval 5.5-8 would reduce
impacts to less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to cultural resources to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.5-3: Grading activities could potentially disturb human remains. [Threshold C-3]
The General Plan Update includes policies which require measures to prevent impacts to human
remains and compliance with the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
if human remains are found on a project site.
California Health and Safety Code, Section 7050.5; CEQA Section 15064.5; and Public Resources
Code, Section 5097.98 mandate the process to be followed in the event of an accidental discovery of
any human remains in a location other than a dedicated cemetery. Although soil-disturbing activities
associated with development in accordance with the General Plan Update could result in the discovery
of human remains,compliance with existing law and proposed General Plan policies would ensure that
significant impacts to human remains would not occur.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to biological resources to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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6. Energy
Impact 5.6-1: Implementation of the General Plan Update would not result in potentially
significant environmental impacts due to wasteful,inefficient,or unnecessary
consumption of energy resources. [Threshold E-1]
Overall, regulatory compliance (e.g., Building Energy Efficiency Standards, CALGreen, RPS, and
CAFE standards) would increase building energy efficiency and vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce
building energy demand and transportation-related fuel usage. Additionally, the General Plan Update
includes policies related to land use and transportation planning and design, energy efficiency, and
renewable energy which would contribute to minimizing building- and transportation-related energy
demands overall and demands on nonrenewable sources of energy. Implementation of proposed
policies of the General Plan Update in conjunction with and complementary to regulatory requirements
would ensure that energy demand associated with growth under the General Plan Update would not
be inefficient,wasteful,or unnecessary.Therefore,energy impacts associated with implementation and
operation of land uses accommodated under the General Plan Update would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to energn, to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.6-2: The proposed project would not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan
for renewable energy or energy efficiency. [Threshold E-21
The state's electricity grid is transitioning to renewable energy under California's RPS Program.
Renewable sources of electricity include wind, small hydropower, solar, geothermal, biomass, and
biogas. The RPS goals have been updated since adoption of SB 1078 in 2002. The statewide RPS
requirements do not directly apply to individual development projects, but to utilities and energy
providers such as SCE.
The land uses accommodated under the General Plan Update would comply with the current and
future iterations of the Building Energy Efficiency Standards and CALGreen. As discussed in Impact
5.6-1,of the DEIR,the General Plan Update includes policies which would support the statewide goal
of transitioning the electricity grid to renewable sources. Therefore, implementation of the General
Plan Update would not conflict or obstruct implementation of California's RPS Program,and impacts
would be less than significant.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga does not have its own renewable energy plan; however, the City has
prepared a Climate Action Plan as a companion to the General Plan Update that includes goals,
strategies, and measures to reduce communitywide and municipal GHG emission reductions in the
categories of zero emission and clean fuels, efficient and carbon free buildings, renewable energy and
zero carbon electricity, carbon sequestration, local food supply, efficient water use,waste reductions,
and sustainable transportation. Impacts would be less than significant.
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Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to energy to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
7. Geology and Soils
Impact 5.7-1: Project occupants and visitors would be subject to potential seismic-related
hazards. [Thresholds G-1 i-iv]
Ground Rupture
The location of the project site and its underlying geology make it likely to experience seismic hazards,
including strong seismic shaking and secondary hazards, like liquefaction. Ground rupture refers to
ground surface displacement that can result in structural, roadway, and pipeline damage. The
Cucamonga Fault runs east-west along the northern city limits and has the potential for an M7.0
earthquake that can lead to ground rupture along its fault traces. The Red Hill Fault runs from the
northeast around Etiwanda Avenue to the southwest around Red Hill.The area along the southwestern
segment of the Red Hill Fault is considered an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. The Etiwanda
Fault Scarp has potential for an M6.5 earthquake and could pose ground rupture hazards to existing
and planned developments.
Future development and redevelopment pursuant to the General Plan Update that would be located
on a fault trace would be exposed to ground rupture hazards. However, General Plan Policy SE-2.1
requires minimum setbacks for structures proposed for human occupancy within State and City Special
Study Zones. The setbacks would be required to be based on minimum standards established under
State law and recommendations of a Certified Engineering Geologist and/or Geotechnical Engineer.
Incorporation of setbacks from the fault trace would avoid ground rupture hazards to future
developments. In addition, compliance with standard conditions of approval and policies of the
General Plan would reduce ground rupture hazards to future development and redevelopment.
Ground Shaking
Ground shaking in the City could occur during an earthquake on the Cucamonga or Red Hill Faults.
The City is also located near two of California's most active faults—San Andreas and San Jacinto.
Policies in the General Plan Update would reduce hazards from ground shaking to less than
significant.
Ground Failure
During an earthquake,liquefaction may occur in areas with loose soils and high-water tables.Though
no liquefaction hazards are known in the City,three small areas in the southwestern portion of the
City north of Red Hill have perched water conditions and could be subject to liquefaction. Future
development and redevelopment under the proposed General Plan Update in these three areas could
be exposed to liquefaction hazards. Compliance with the CBC would identify potential for
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liquefaction hazards on individual development sites and construction of buildings and infrastructure
that ensures structural integrity to withstand liquefaction hazards.
Landslides
Earthquake shaking and heavy rain events have the potential to trigger landslides on unstable,sloping
land. Rock falls and landslides from the San Gabriel Mountains could affect existing and planned
developments at the northern end of the City and in the SOI. Compliance with project-specific
geoteehnical recommendations,the City's Hillside Development Regulations (Section 17.24.070 of
the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code), standard conditions of approval,General Plan Updated
policies,and CBC would reduce impacts to less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to geology and soils to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.7-2: Unstable geologic unit or soils conditions,including soil erosion,could result
from development of the project. [Thresholds G-2 and G-3]
The County of San Bernardino includes the City of Rancho Cucamonga in designated Soil Erosion
Control Areas. The City is also underlain by soils that have moderate to high erosion hazard and soil
blowing hazards. Erosion would likely occur in a southerly and southwesterly direction to match the
general topography. Implementation of erosion-control measures as required by Chapter 8.16 of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code; standard conditions of approval; project-specific BMPs, site
design, source control, and treatment control measures would reduce erosion impacts. Additionally,
any project that disturbs one or more acre of land would also be required by the State Water Resources
Control Board to develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to control discharges
from construction sites. Impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to geology and soils to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.7-3: Soil conditions would not result in risks to life or property and potentially result
in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or
collapse. [Thresholds G-3 and G-4]
Areas subject to potential liquefaction or earthquake-induced landslides are in the northern portion of
the City and SOI area. Compliance with the recommendations of project-specific geotechnical
investigations, the CBC, and the City's Hillside Development Regulations would prevent risks due to
lateral spreading,subsidence,liquefaction,or collapse.
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Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to geology and soils to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.7-4: Soil conditions may not adequately support septic tanks. [Threshold G-5]
Where existing sewer lines are available, future development and redevelopment would connect to the
public sewer system. However, future development in the SOI in areas designated as Hillside
Residential could utilize onsite septic tank systems. Upon annexation into the City, these areas would
be required to connect to the public sewer system.
Where limitations on septic tank systems could pose hazards to surface and groundwater, standard
conditions of approval for future projects would reduce potential impacts. DEHS would regulate the
installation, use, maintenance, and routine inspection of tanks. If a sewer line becomes available to a
property served by a septic tank,the property owner must connect to the sewer line within 90 days and
abandon the septic tank in accordance with County regulations. Implementation of these standard
conditions of approval would provide oversight prior to septic system construction as well as
maintenance and inspection over the life of the septic system to ensure proper operation,thus reducing
the potential for impacts related to septic tanks. These conditions would reduce potential effects to
less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to geology and soils to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.7-5: The project would not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or unique geologic feature. [Threshold G-6]
Research performed at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County indicates that the bulk of
the study area consists of surficial sedimentary or metamorphic rocks that are unlikely to contain
significant vertebrate fossils; however, there may be sedimentary deposits at a greater depth. Alluvial
deposits extend throughout the Plan Area. Though shallow excavations in the younger Quaternary
alluvium are unlikely to expose significant fossils,deeper excavations that extend into older Quaternary
deposits could encounter significant fossils.
The presence of sedimentary units known to contain fossil materials indicates that there is a potential
for encountering unidentified paleontological resources during excavation and construction of future
development projects.Therefore,this is considered a potentially significant impact on paleontological
resources. Implementation of standard condition of approval 5.7-7 would reduce potential impacts to
less than significant levels.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to geology and soils to less than significant
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levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
8. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Impact 5.8-1: The proposed project would not directly or indirectly result in an increase in
GHG emissions compared to existing conditions. [Threshold GHG-1]
Development under the proposed project would result in GHG emissions that would contribute to
climate change on a cumulative basis. Future construction activities would result in GHG emissions
that are limited in duration for any given project, but when taken together over buildout of the
proposed project, could be considerable.
Emissions Forecasts
Communitywide GHG emissions were forecast for 2030 and 2040 based on the growth and
development assumptions of the General Plan Update which are included in the CAP. Future GHG
emissions for the years 2030 and 2040 would be reduced due to state and federal legislative actions
that would result in overall GHG emission reductions as the City continues to grow. Activities in the
City are anticipated to result in a reduction of 277,959 MTCO2e (19 percent) from the City's 2018
baseline annual emissions. By 2040,annual emissions would result in a reduction of 364,295
MTCO2e (26 percent) from the City's 2018 baseline communitywide emissions. In addition to the
state and federal actions that would reduce emissions from future activities in the City,the General
Plan Update includes goals and policies that would further support reductions in emissions from
existing and future activities in the City. The CAP also includes a set of goals,strategies,and
measures with specific metrics and quantified GHG reduction estimates that will further support
GHG reductions from existing and future development in the City. Implementation of the General
Plan Update would not directly or indirectly result in an increase in GHG emissions compared to
existing conditions in 2018.Therefore,impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse greenhouse gas emissions impacts to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.8-2: The proposed project would not conflict with the SCAG region's achievement
of SB 375 emissions reduction targets. [Threshold GHG-2]
SB 375 requires that metropolitan planning organizations, including SCAG, develop a Sustainable
Communities Strategy that meets the per capita GHG emissions reduction targets set by CARD for
the years 2020 (8 percent below 2005 levels) and 2035 (19 percent below 2005 levels). The General
Plan Update has a comprehensive set of goals and policies that are consistent with the core visions in
Connect SoCal.The General Plan Update and its companion CAP document recognize that the largest
source of the community's climate change contributions is vehicle travel and therefore the CAP has
identified feasible measures to reduce emissions from the on-road transportation sector including from
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passenger vehicles. The development envisioned by the proposed project is intended to reduce the
need to drive (i.e., lower VMT) by improving access by sidewalks, pathways, and trails, and by
encouraging a more compact urban form that arranges land uses close to where people live to give
them options for moving around with or without a vehicle.
The General Plan Update has been developed to help support future development that reduces local
and regional VMT while promoting land use patterns that promote alternative transportation modes.
The General Plan Update goals and policies are consistent with Connect SoCal and would support the
SCAG region in achieving its SB 375 emissions reduction targets.The General Plan Update would not
conflict with the SCAG region's achievement of SB 375 emissions reduction targets.This impact would
be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse greenhouse gas emissions impacts to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.8-3:The proposed project would be consistent with the State's ability to achieve the
2030 reduction target of SB 32. [Threshold GHG-21
The implementation of the General Plan Update would result in growth in population and the
development of new residential and nonresidential projects.Development under the proposed General
Plan Update would result in GHG emissions that would contribute to climate change. However, state
and federal legislative actions are anticipated to result in reductions in emissions from specific activities
in the future and would,therefore,reduce overall community wide GHG emissions from these activities
as the City continues to grow through implementation of the General Plan Update.The General Plan
Update includes goals and policies,and the CAP includes GHG reduction strategies that would result
in a reduction in emissions. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not be
inconsistent with the state's ability to achieve the 2030 reduction target of SB 32. Therefore,impacts
would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse greenhouse gas emissions impacts to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.8-4: see Section C. Signifcantand Unavoidable SigniBcantlmpaas that Cannot be
Mitigated to Below the Level of Significance.
9. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact 5.9-1: Project construction and operations of the proposed project could involve the
transport, use, and/or disposal of hazardous materials; however, compliance
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with existing local, state, and federal regulations would ensure impacts are
minimized. [Thresholds H-1,H-2, and H-31
During construction of future projects throughout the City, new development would potentially
involve the use of hazardous materials, such as fuels, lubricants, paints, solvents, and greases in
construction equipment and coatings used in construction. The release of hazardous materials could
impact residents and businesses.However,future construction activities would be short term in nature,
and the materials used would not require use or storage of hazardous materials in quantities that would
pose a substantial safety hazard. Additionally, the use, transport, and disposal of construction-related
hazardous materials would be required to conform to existing laws and regulations. Compliance with
applicable laws and regulations would ensure that all potentially hazardous materials are used and
handled in an appropriate manner and would minimize the potential for safety impacts to occur; and
all contaminated waste would be required to be collected and disposed of at an appropriately licensed
disposal or treatment facility.
Grading and excavation of infill areas may expose construction workers and the public to known or
potentially unknown hazardous materials in the soil groundwater. Although there are several sites in
the City that the SWRCB and DTSC have identified as containing hazardous materials, remediation
prior to construction activities would be required. Remediation would be required to satisfy the
appropriate responsible agency—DTSC,RWQCB,or the San Bernardino County Fire Department—
and would prevent exposure of people and the environment to these hazards. Demolition of older
buildings would be required to comply with the California Health and Safety Code,Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), and South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1403
related to the removal of asbestos containing materials and lead-based paints. Impacts would be less
than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse hazards and hazardous materials impacts to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.4-2: The project site is not on a list of hazardous materials sites. [Threshold H-41
According to the SWRCB's GeoTracker database, there are 34 hazardous materials sites in the City;
these include 29 Leaking Underground Storage Tank(LUST) Cleanup Sites and five Cleanup Program
Sites; however, the cases for all 29 sites have been completed and closed. Additionally, according to
the DTSC's EnviroStor database, there are 24 toxic substance sites within the City-, including seven
voluntary cleanup sites,9 school investigation sites,six-tiered permit sites,one school cleanup site,and
one non-operating site. Since there are sites undergoing investigation and/or remediation within the
City, hazardous substance contamination on or adjacent to specific project developments in the City
could impact existing residents and/or employees in the City. Future development in accordance with
implementation of the General Plan Update may be impacted by hazardous substance contamination
remaining from historical operations on a particular site. However, properties contaminated by
hazardous substances are regulated at the federal, state,and local levels and are subject to compliance
with stringent laws and regulations for investigation and remediation. Therefore, impacts resulting
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from buildout of the General Plan Update would be less than significant with the compliance with
existing laws and regulations.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse hazards and hazardous materials impacts to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.9-3: The project site is located in the vicinity of an airport or within the jurisdiction
of an airport land use plan. [Threshold H-51
Rancho Cucamonga is located along major ground and air transportation corridors. As a result, a
variety of human-caused hazards associated with air and ground transportation could impact the
community. Proximity to airports requires consideration for land uses and development patterns to
ensure airport operations will not conflict with surrounding uses. The city is approximately 3.2 miles
north of the Ontario International Airport and 4.5 miles east of Cable Municipal Airport in Upland.
The southwestern portion of the city(south of Church Street east to approximately Etiwanda Avenue)
is in the Ontario International Airport Influence Area;thus,compliance with applicable regulations of
the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)would be required,and the Airport Land Use Compatibility
Plan would be considered for any proposed project in the area. Considerations for new development
would be airport-related safety, noise, airspace protection,and overflight factors.The City of Rancho
Cucamonga participates in the airport land use planning process for Ontario International Airport,and
new development in the Ontario Airport Influence Area would be consistent with the approved
Airspace Protection Zones identified in the latest version of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Therefore,impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse hazards and hazardous materials impacts to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.9-4: Project development would not affect the implementation of an emergency
responder or evacuation plan. [Threshold H-61
Future development under the proposed General Plan would result in construction activities that could
temporarily affect roadways as a result of lane closures or narrowing for roadway and/or utility
improvements.This could affect emergence response times or evacuation routes.The proposed project
would increase the number of people who may need to evacuate the Plan Area in the event of an
emergency. All existing roadway modifications and new roadways that would occur with
implementation of the proposed project must be constructed based on industry and City designs
standards, and future roadways would be required to demonstrate compliance with the Fire
Department requirements pertaining to access/egress to ensure adequate emergency access.
Implementation of the General Plan Update policies would minimize the potential for a roadway
design that could hinder its use for emergency response or evacuation.
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Additionally,the City has developed and adopted an LHMP as an integrated component of the General
Plan which reduces injury,loss of life,property damage,and loss of services from natural disasters and
provides a comprehensive analysis of the natural and human-caused hazards that threaten the City with
a focus on mitigation. In addition to the LHMP,the City would implement an Emergency Operations
Plan (EOP), a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), and an Evacuation Assessment to
provide the framework for responding to major emergencies or disasters. Therefore, impacts would
be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse hazards and hazardous materials impacts to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
10. Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact 5.10-1: Development pursuant to the General Plan would not violate water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade
surface or groundwater quality. [Threshold 14YD-11
Urban runoff from storms or nuisance flows (runoff during dry periods) from development projects
can carry pollutants to receiving waters.Runoff can contain pollutants such as oil,fertilizers,pesticides,
trash, soil, and animal waste. This runoff can flow directly into local streams or lakes or into storm
drains and continue through pipes until it is released untreated into a local waterway and eventually the
ocean.
Construction Activities
Clearing,grading, excavation, and construction activities associated with buildout of the General Plan
Update may impact water quality due to sheet erosion of exposed soils and subsequent deposition of
particulates in local drainages. State and local regulations effectively mitigate construction stormu ater
runoff impacts from buildout associated with the General Plan Update. Future development would be
required to comply with Chapter 19.04 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, standard
conditions of approval 5.10-1 and 5.10-2, and development projects with one or more acre of soil
disturbance are required to comply with the Construction General Permit and associated local NPDES
regulations to ensure that the potential for soil erosion is minimized. Additionally, project-specific
SWPPPs are required in accordance with the site-specific sediment risk analyses based on the grading
plans and must described construction BMPs.
Operational Phase
Development resulting from the General Plan Update may result in long-term impacts to the quality
of stormwater and urban runoff, subsequently impacting downstream water quality. To help prevent
long-term impacts associated with land use changes, development and significant redevelopment
would be required to comply with Chapter 19.20, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), of
the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. Chapter 19.20 indicates that nonpriority and noncategory
projects may be required to implement applicable site design LID and local implementation plan
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requirements. The BMPs, LIDS, and water quality treatment solutions prescribed in project-specific
WQMPs would be designed to support or enhance the regional BMPs and efforts implemented by the
City as part of its effort to improve water quality.
With the implementation of federal, state,local regulations, and the goals and policies of the General
Plan Update, runoff from the construction and operational phases of development pursuant to the
General Plan Update would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements,
and impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to hydrology and water quality to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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Impact 5.10-2: Buildout of the General Plan would generate a substantial increase in water
demand but would not decrease groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project would impede
sustainable groundwater management of the basin. [Threshold HYD-2]
The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) main sources of water supply are from groundwater
pumped from the Chino Basin and imported surface water. The CVWD also uses groundwater
produced from the Cucamonga Basin.
In 2020, the total water supply was 51,516 acre-feet, and 26,933 acre-feet accounted for groundwater
supply; the total water demand was 46,021 acre-feet, according to CVWD's 2020 Urban Water
Management Plan (UWMP). The UWMP indicates that the water supply would exceed the water
demand for normal, single dry, and multiple dry years from 2025 through 2045. The 2020 U\X'MP
projects a population of 236,573 in 2045, which exceeds the population projected for the proposed
General Plan Update (233,088). Consequently, the UWMP overestimates the demand that would be
generated by buildout of the General Plan Update. With the implementation of the policies from the
General Plan Update, buildout of the General Plan would not substantially decrease groundwater
supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge,and impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to hydrology and water quality to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.10-3: Development pursuant to the General Plan would increase impervious
surfaces and therefore could alter drainage patterns, but would not increase
the potential for erosion and siltation on-or off-site,or create runoff water that
would exceed the capacity of storm drain systems, or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff, or impede or redirect flood flows.
[Thresholds HYD-3 (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)]
Development within the General Plan area would result in an increase in impervious surfaces which
could result in an increase in stormwater runoff, higher peak discharges in channels which has the
potential to cause erosion or sedimentation in drainage swales and streams.
Drainage patterns of new development would be largely maintained and would use the existing
drainage facilities within the public right-of-way. Current runoff is captured and conveyed by existing
storm drain infrastructure in the City and SOI.
Standard flood control requirements for new development would minimize impacts of increased flows
and volumes on downstream receiving waters. Implementation of proposed land uses in future
redevelopment areas would not result in substantial increases in surface water peak flows or volumes
over the existing conditions and would likely result in reduced discharges due to onsite water quality
and LID features and BMPs.The proposed project would likely increase runoff in undeveloped areas
but discharges would be required to remain within the parameters defined by the most current
Drainage Plan or site-specific watershed study.
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All new development or significant redevelopment would be required to prepare a project-specific
WQMP that would describe BMPs and site-design measures that would minimize stormwater runoff
from the site. Additionally, standard erosion control measures would be implemented as part of the
SWPPP for any proposed project to minimize the risk of erosion or sedimentation during construction.
Though flood hazards cover approximately 3,857 acres of the City, other areas in the City may
experience flooding during a heavy precipitation event. Flooding hazards have the potential to impact
a significant amount of the community, but less than 10 percent of this area is subject to a 100-year
event. Development within flood hazard areas would comply with flood protection standards that
reduce vulnerability to flood impacts and ensure safe use and occupation of structures. Additionally,
the proposed policies of the General Plan Update would reduce impacts to less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to hydrology and water quality to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.10-4: The proposed project would not result in flood hazards associated with flood
zones,tsunami,or seiche zones, or due to dam inundation. [Threshold HYD-
4]
Flood Hazards
The General Plan Update includes several policies that ensure development minimizes potential flood
impacts (Policies RC 2.1, RC-2.3, S-4.1 through S-4.5). As discussed in Impact 5.10-3, of the DEIR,
with the implementation of General Plan Update policies and federal,state,and local regulations,future
development pursuant to the General Plan Update would not increase flood hazards associated with
flood zones, and impacts would be less than significant.
Tsunami
The General Plan area is more than 30 miles northeast of the Pacific Ocean and is well outside of the
tsunami inundation zone. No impacts would arise from tsunamis.
Seiches
Released water from a seiche would result in much smaller footprints than the dam inundation zones,
and the probability of this occurring is extremely low. In the rare chance that a seiche does occur,the
seiche would flow into the dam inundation zones,as illustrated in Figure 5.10-3,Dam Inundation Zones,
of the DEIR. Implementation of the General Plan Update policies and federal, state, and local
regulations would ensure that future development pursuant to the General Plan Update would not
result in flood hazards,and impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to hydrology and water quality to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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Impact 5.10-5: Buildout of the General Plan would not obstruct or conflict with the
implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan.
[Threshold HYD-5]
The Chino Basin Water Bank Strategic Plan is designed to promote and implement water storage and
recovery programs in the Chino Basin.Impact 5.10-1,of the DEIR,details measures in place to ensure
future development has a less than significant impact on surface and groundwater quality. These
measures would also ensure that future development does not obstruct or conflict with the
implementation of the UWMP. As discussed in Impact 5.10-2, of the DEIR, the water supply would
exceed the water demand, and buildout of the General Plan Update would not substantially decrease
groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge. The project area is in
adjudicated Chino Basin. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act contains reporting
requirements for adjudicated basins. Because the proposed General Plan Update is within an
adjudicated basin and is consistent with the Chino Basin Water Bank Strategic Plan, which manages
the basin, there would be no conflict with a sustainable groundwater management plan, and impacts
would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to hydrology and water quality to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
11. Land Use and Planning
Impact 5.11-1: Project implementation would not divide an established community.
[Threshold LU-1]
The design direction for the General Plan is to improve access and mobility for existing and future
residents by providing vehicular connections and non-motorized transportation options.The land use
pattern proposed in the General Plan increases building intensity in areas of the City that are already
planned for commercial and high intensity development.These areas are accessed with major roadways
and, as the proposed project is implemented, with additional transit and pedestrian pathways. The
narrative of the proposed project indicates that connectivity is both a planning and an equity issue.
Several of the General Plan Update policies would improve not only connectivity but compatibility
between existing and future development. A primary goal of the General Plan Update is to retain the
city's current character, and several policies address consistency of new development with existing
developments using materials, siting, and other design techniques.
No aspect of the proposed General Plan Update would divide the existing city.In addition,the updated
General Plan includes provisions that directly address land use connectivity, compatibility, and
encroachment of new development on existing neighborhoods and land uses.Thus,the General Plan
update would result in no impact regarding division of an established community or land use
compatibility issues.
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Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to land use and planning to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.11-2: Project implementation would not conflict with applicable plans adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. [Threshold LU-2]
Consistency with Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Community Strategy
The growth in population projected for the General Plan Update is not fully accounted for in the 2016-
2040 SCAG growth forecasts because those forecasts were made before the sixth cycle regional
housing needs assessment(RHNA) estimates,which resulted from a statewide housing crisis.
The 2040 population projection for Rancho Cucamonga in the RTP/SCS is 204,300 which is less than
the projected population for planning period buildout of the General Plan Update of 233,088.Because
the proposed project may result in the City's population exceeding the 2040 population forecast for
the City, this could be considered a conflict. However, the General Plan is both consistent with the
goals of the RTP/SCS and would further state goals through emphasis on design and reduction in
VMT. While the proposed project would eliminate the new interchange at the intersection of Arrow
Route and I-15, as identified in the RTP/SCS, congestion is not considered an environmental effect.
Further,adding roadway capacity could also encourage additional automobile use which could increase
VMT and associated impacts. As shown in Table 5.11-1, SCAG 2016 RTP/SCS Goal Consistence
Analysis, and Table 5.11-2, SCAG 2020 Connect SoCal Goal Consistency Analysis, of the DEIR, the
proposed project would be consistent with SCAG's goals.
Consistency with City Land Use Plans and Regulations
The proposed project would require an update to the City's Municipal Code and Zoning Map,and will
replace or amend specific plans and master plans previously adopted. When an existing plan is
recommended to be repealed and replaced with existing districts or new districts, all citywide
regulations that apply to that district,including citywide design regulations would apply.
Following the amendments to the zoning code, if zoning and General Plan land use designations are
not identical, General Plan policies would be consulted for guidance in amending the Zoning
Ordinance for consistency with the updated General Plan during consideration of any development
project.The update to the zoning code will follow this project and bring the code into consistency with
the General Plan and will tier from this EIR Once the code is amended,there will be no inconsistency
between the General Plan and the zoning code.
Municipal Code: Tree Preservation Regulations
Section 17.80, Tree Preservation, of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code protects trees that are
community resources from indiscriminate cutting or removal. The ordinance establishes procedures
for the removal and replacement of trees. The proposed General Plan continues to support this
ordinance.
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None of the changes in the General Plan Update would affect plans, policies, or regulations of other
agencies that have jurisdiction within the planning area.Most of the design of the General Plan Update
is intended to address state and global issues related to climate change and reduce vehicle miles
travelled. As individual projects are considered by the City, those proposed projects would be subject
to a variety of federal, State,and locally adopted plans designed to mitigate environmental impacts or
to preserve important resources. Plans and policies related to specific resource issues are addressed in
those specific sections of this FIR. No conflicts between the specific resources and a policy or
regulation of another agency would occur because of the proposed project.Therefore,impacts would
be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to land use and planning to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
12. Mineral Resources
Impact 5.12-1: Project implementation would not 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 or 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. [Threshold M-1 and M-2]
Regionally Important Mineral Resources
The designated aggregate resource sectors are at the northern end of the City, where limited urban
development is present.The majority of these areas are planned for Open Space,Conservation,Flood
Control/Utility Corridor,or Hillside Residential that allows low density development.
The resource area along Deer Canyon and Deer Creek is designated Flood Control/Utility Corridor
and will continue to provide future access to underlying aggregate resources. According to the
proposed land use plan,the north sections of the Deer Creek and Day Creek Channel are planned for
moderate change over the next 15 to 20 years, at Etiwanda Heights Town Center, to become a
traditional neighborhood, and additional sectors would retain Open Space use and Flood
Control/Utility Corridor designations to maintain access to underlying mineral resources. Future
residential uses near this area would preclude mining operations on the residential site and adjacent
areas.The Etiwanda Heights Town Center development area contains a closed sand and gravel mining
operation that has no intent to resume.
The State Geologist released an updated designation report for the termination of mineral resource
designation for 18 areas in 11 sectors due to the presence of adjacent incompatible land use
developments. Among these are C-2 on the Upper Cucamonga Fan and portions of D-3 on the Deer
Creek Fan. Although two new sectors were proposed for designation in the San Bernardino
Production-Consumption region, another 57 areas in eight sectors were processed for termination,
which included portions along the San Sevaine Wash.Though there are aggregate mineral resources in
the City,no mine is currently operating within the City or SOI boundaries,and no impact would occur.
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Locally Important Mineral Resources
Construction of future development and redevelopment in the City would require sand and gravel
resources for roadways, infrastructure, and building construction. These resources would be derived
from local sources in the City or other nearby areas. The City contains approximately 1,119 acres
classified as containing aggregate resources, and 1,411 acres containing aggregate resources are in the
SOI. Since the City does not have any active mining operations, resource demand would have to be
met from other available resources in the region. There are additional sand and gravel mining sites
within 1.5 miles of Rancho Cucamonga, including the Holliday Rock Campus Plant and the Kaiser
Fontana Mine. These mining operations would not be impacted by the proposed project and would
also help to provide the required resources. Thus, there would be no impact due to the potential loss
of availability of these local resources due to future development.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to mineral resources to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
13. Noise
Impact 5.13-1: see Section C. Significant and Unavoidable Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated
to Below the Level of Significance.
Impact 5.13-2: see Section C. Significant and Unavoidable Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated
to Below the Level of Significance.
Impact 5.13-3: The project could generate a substantial permanent increase in stationary
noise at noise-sensitive uses that exceed City Standards. [Threshold N-31
Development under the proposed project would include various stationary noise sources.To evaluate
increases in operational stationary noise sources associated with new development, the adopted
standards contained in Development Code Section 17.66.050(N) were applied. Specifically, daytime
(7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) standards of 65 dBA L,q/50 dBA L_q(exterior/interior) and nighttime (10:00
p.m.-7:00 a.m.) standards of 60 dBA Leq/45 dBA Leq (exterior/interior) are used in this analysis to
determine significance.It should be noted that exterior standards are established such that if complied
with,interior noise standards would also be achieved. Thus, this analysis only addresses exterior noise
levels.
Loading docks associated with commercial and industrial uses can result in noise levels of 77 dBA Leq
at 100 feet, exceeding daytime exterior noise standards within 300 feet of the source and nighttime
exterior standards within 450 feet of the source. In addition, stationary equipment such as fans,
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compressors,or pumps can generate noise levels of 70 dBA Leq at 50 feet,exceeding daytime exterior
noise standards within 80 feet of the source and nighttime exterior standards within 120 feet of the
source.
Because new commercial and industrial development under the proposed project would occur in
proximity to existing development, and would include new mixed use development involving
commercial and residential land uses in proximity to one another,consistent with the overarching goals
of the General Plan Update's land plan and vision,new stationary equipment and activities associated
with development under the 2040 General Plan could result in substantial stationary noise level
increases that exceed adopted exterior, and therefore interior, noise standards. This impact would be
potentially significant. However, implementation of standard condition of approval 5.13-3 would
require project applicants to analyze and mitigate potential noise impacts from new stationary noise
sources to comply with the City's daytime noise standard. Therefore, with the implementation of
proper noise-attenuating measures,this impact would be reduced to less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse noise impacts to less than significant levels.Accordingly,
no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially lessen any
significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.13-4: see Section C. Significant and Unavoidable Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated
to Below the Level of Significance.
Impact 5.13-5: see Section C. Significant and Unavoidable Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated
to Below the Level of Significance.
14. Population,Housing, and Employment
Impact 5.14-1: Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an areas, either directly
(for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example,through extension of roads or other infrastructure). [Threshold PH-
11
Table 5.14-4,of the DEIR,projects the planning period buildout 2040 population to be 233,088 which
is higher than the SCAG projection of 203,400. The proposed project focuses change along major
transportation corridors and in areas of the City already planned for growth (see Figure 1-1, Degrees
of Change Map in Volume 1 of the General Plan Update).
The General Plan Update anticipates that growth over the planning period will be higher than the 2016
projection provided by SCAG. The SCAG estimate, as shown in Table 5.14-4 projects a 2040
population of 204,300 for an annual growth rate of approximately 0.81 percent. Development
projection for the City,as shown in Table 3-2,of the DEIR,projects a 2040 population of 233,088 for
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an average annual growth rate of 1.43 percent, approximately 0.62 percent higher than the SCAG
projection.Table 5.14-6,of the DEIR,shows the growth potential of the proposed General Plan which
reflects a 50 percent reduction in the theoretical development potential for each land use due to several
factors such as not all property owners will want to develop and there might be other existing
development or physical constraints on individual sites that have not been considered.
The RTP/SCS and associated growth projections were prepared to prior to the COVID pandemic,
and the recent RHNA assigned as part of the sixth cycle housing element.As such,the projections do
not reflect changes in market conditions.
The current jobs to housing ratio for the City-is 1.44 as shown in Table 5.14-5,of the DEIR, the rate
of employed resident to job is 1.08,and nearly 85 percent of the residents commute outside of the city
for employment.The low ratio results in lengthy commutes and adds to the high vehicle miles travelled
estimate for the City.Based on Table 3-2,of the DEIR,approximately 21,647 jobs would be generated
at buildout which is slightly higher than the 19,221 jobs projected by SCAG for 2040 in the RTP/SCS.
The General Plan Update accommodates future growth in the City by providing for infrastructure and
public services to accommodate the projected growth. Proposed policies under the General Plan
Update also ensure that the City provides adequate housing choices for various income levels. By
focusing development in areas of the existing General Plan that are designated for intense growth,the
General Plan Update would not directly or indirectly result in substantial unplanned population growth
in the Plan Area.Implementation of the proposed project would result in a less than significant impact
relating to population growth.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to population,housing,and employment to less
than significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to
avoid or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.14-2: Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing,necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere. [Threshold PH-21
Government Code Section 66300(d)(2) requires that any project that would demolish residential units
must create at least as many units as will be demolished. As shown in Table 3-2, of the DEIR, the
planning period buildout projects approximately 25,685 new dwelling units.The combination of adding
residential uses to existing non-residential land use designations and focusing growth in areas of the
city that do not have high concentration of housing,and avoiding existing,established neighborhoods,
reduces the potential to displace substantial numbers of people or housing. As a result, new
development in the city would not displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing,and the
impact would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to population,housing,and employment to less
than significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to
avoid or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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15. Public Services
Impact 5.15-1: The proposed project would introduce new structures,residents, and workers
into the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District's service boundaries,
thereby increasing the requirement for fire protection personnel. [Threshold
FP-1]
The General Plan Update anticipates that the City's permanent population will increase by
approximately 60,000 residents over the next 20 years. Additionally, the General Plan Update
anticipates an increase in the number of businesses that will be operating in Rancho Cucamonga.
Based on consultation with the Fire District,the anticipated increases in population and businesses can
be adequately served by existing fire stations and the planned opening of Stations 178 and 179. The
adoption of the General Plan Update would not in itself create a need for new or altered facilities. If
the General Plan Update is implemented as proposed, the currently planned additional response
capacity that will result from staffing Stations 178 and 179 would be needed to continue delivering the
current level of service to existing and new residents and businesses.If service demands begin to exceed
the service capacity of the existing and planned stations and their current and proposed staffing, the
Fire District will consider adding additional companies to the response system. All existing stations,
along with Stations 178 and 179,can accommodate additional companies without having to physically
expand the stations.
All development in the city that results from the implementation of the General Plan Update will be
reviewed by the Fire District for compliance with applicable provisions of the California fire and
residential codes and the Fire District's Standards and Guidance documents. This will ensure that all
future development will benefit from the most current fire prevention and safety standards,which is
expected to help keep service demands within projected year-over-year increases.
Because adoption of the General Plan Update would not create an immediate need for increased or
enhanced response capacity,the impact of the adoption of the General Plan Update would be less than
significant to fire protection.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to public services to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.15-2: The proposed project would introduce new structures,residents, and workers
into SBSD's service boundaries in the City,thereby increasing the requirement
for police protection personnel. [Threshold PP-1]
Upon implementation of the General Plan Update,the San Bernardino County Sherriff's Department
(SBSD) would maintain appropriate staffing to ensure compliance with local and regional standards
for response times and coverage. As the City's population increases, additional staff will be required.
Based on the department's current staffing ration of 1 officer for every 1,614 residents,the incremental
development resulting from implementation of the proposed project would result in the demand for
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approximately 37 additional law enforcement officers to maintain the current level of service. This
increase in demand for police services would be met through the hiring of additional staff,as needed,
which would be funded through existing funding mechanisms, such as the general fund revenue and
grant funding. The demand can be served with additional patrols; however, no additional police
stations would be required to support the additional officers. Therefore, impacts would be less than
significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to public services to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.15-3: The proposed project would generate new students who would impact the
school enrollment capacities of area schools. [Threshold SS-11
Implementation of the proposed project could result in the development of up to approximately 17,300
dwelling units in the City.Assuming 0.5 student per residential unit,buildout of the General Plan could
generate approximately 8,650 K-12 students,or approximately 665 per grade.The City is served by 29
elementary schools,7 middle schools,and 4 high schools;these existing schools could likely serve these
new students, but depending upon the location of new development, new school facilities could be
required. As development projects are proposed, the appropriate school districts will be notified and
would participate in the review process,which would allow for school planning purposes. In addition,
pursuant to SB 50, each of the school districts can collect school impact fees as new development
occurs, which would fund school resources. Though these impact fees may not provide full funding
for all necessary resources,exceeding school capacity would not be considered a physical impact under
CEQA,and payment of fees is considered full mitigation.Therefore,buildout of the proposed General
Plan Update would result in a less than significant impact related to schools.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to public services to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.15-4: The proposed General Plan Update would not result in a substantial adverse
physical impact related to construction of facilities for the provision of library
services. [Threshold LS-11
Implementation of the proposed General Plan Update would result in an increase in which would
increase the demand for library services. While the City does not have any currently planned library
facilities, the Development Impact Fee program was developed to provide library space and
replacement cost of the Library's collection. Library construction, if needed in the future, would be
subject to all applicable regulations and standard conditions of approval identified throughout this
EIR.There would be no additional impact with respect to the provision of libraries,and impacts would
be less than significant.
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Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to public services to less than significant levels.
Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
16. Recreation
Impact 5.16-1: The proposed project would generate additional residents that would increase
the use of existing park and recreational facilities. [Threshold R-1]
Buildout of the proposed project would result in an estimated population of 233,088 residents by 2040,
increasing the existing population in the City and S01 from 175,522 in 2020,which would increase the
use of existing park and recreational facilities.
The City's park standard is 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents and also includes a requirement for
open space to be within a 10-minute walking distance from homes and jobs.With 644 acres of existing
parks and recreational facilities, the City currently provides approximately 3.64 acres per 1,000
residents. Using the City's established park standard of 3 to 5 acres for every 1,000 residents,between
532.9 and 888.01 acres of parkland would be required to meet the standard based on the current
population.With the existing total area of 644 acres of parkland,trails and special use facilities,the city
currently exceeds the minimum City standard.
With the annexation of the North Etiwanda Preserve into the city, approximately 4,393 acres of land
has been incorporated into the City's jurisdiction. Approximately, 3,565 acres is expected to be
maintained as a"Rural/Conservation Area",with existing and planned preserves and hiking trails,and
approximately 828 acres would be designated as a "Neighborhood Area", in which the open space
character of the foothills would extend into the neighborhoods. With the inclusion of the recently
acquired North Etiwanda Preserve into the City's jurisdiction, there is more than adequate publicly
available recreational land within the city and its SOI to satisfy recreational opportunities for local
residents.Therefore,impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to recreational facilities to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.16-2: Project implementation would result in environmental impacts to provide new
and/or expanded recreational facilities. [Threshold R-2]
Based on the City's projected population growth,as well as the City's availability of funds,portions of
undeveloped land would be improved as parks and recreational facilities. The development and
operation of future new or expanded parks and recreational facilities may have an adverse physical
effect on the environment. These adverse physical effects include impacts to air quality, biological
resources, lighting, noise, and traffic, among others. Environmental impacts associated with the
construction of new and/or expanded recreational facilities in accordance with the proposed land use
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plan are addressed in the other technical sections of the DEIR. Subsequent environmental review for
individual park developments would be required. Potentially adverse impacts to the environment that
may result from the expansion of parks and recreational facilities would be reduced with the
implementation of the General Plan Update's goals and policies, as well as existing federal, state, and
local regulations.Impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to recreational facilities to less than significant
levels. Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or
substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
17. Transportation
Impact 5.17-1: The proposed project potentially creates an inconsistency with the adopted
RTP/SCS which notes a future interchange at Arrow Route and I-15.
[Threshold T-11
The RTP/SCS (RTP ID Number 200152) identifies a new interchange at the intersection of Arrow
Route and I-15 which would be eliminated under the proposed project,and therefore,this would create
a potential inconsistency with RTP/SCS.
To determine the impact of this facility removal, VMT forecasting with and without this future
interchange was completed,to determine if its elimination would increase or decrease VMT.The VMT
forecasting results indicate that VMT in the City would decrease by 8,729 VMT per weekday within
the City limits. This indicates that removing the Arrow Route interchange at I-15 would result in a
benefit to VMT within the City,making the impact less-than-significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse transportation impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.17-2: see Section C. Significant and Unavoidable Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated
to Below the Level of Significance.
Impact 5.17-3:The project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g.,farm equipment). [Threshold T-31
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has adopted engineering standards to ensure consistency in the
geometric design of their mobility facilities. Additionally,all plans undergo an extensive review process
at the City to ensure consistency with these adopted standards. Given that all future projects will be
subject to these reviews,this impact is considered less than significant.
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Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse transportation impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.17-4: The project would not result in inadequate emergency access. [Threshold T-
4]
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has adopted standards related to emergency accessibility.
Additionally, the fire department reviews all development applications to ensure that adequate
emergency accessibility is provided based on local and state guidance. Since all future projects will
undergo such reviews and requirements,this impact is considered less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse transportation impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
18. Tribal Cultural Resources
Impact 5.18-1: The proposed project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource that is 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 Codes section 5020.1(k).
[Threshold TCR-1 (i,ii)]
In accordance with AB 52,the City notified six local tribes about the proposed project on June 1,2021,
to determine the potential for tribal cultural resources onsite and to determine if local knowledge of
tribal cultural resources is available in the Plan Area and surrounding areas. The San Manuel Band of
Mission Indians responded on June 8, 2021, requesting information on the General Plan Update.
Information on the General Plan Update was provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on
June 21, 2021. The Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians — Kizh Nation responded on June 2, 2021,
and declined consultation. At the time of future development,the City will consult with tribes and the
City will discuss the City's standard conditions of approval with the tribes.
The City also requested a local government tribal consultation list from the California Native American
Heritage Commission (NAHC) on June 1, 2021. The tribal consultation list was requested in
accordance with SB 18 requirements for a general plan.The NAHC responded on June 15,2021,and
provided a list of tribes for the City to contact regarding potential consultation. The City sent initial
notification letters to 16 California Native American tribes and tribal contacts on June 21, 2021 from
the NAHC listing. No responses have been received by the City from the tribes on the tribal
consultation list provided by the NAHC.In addition to the NAHC list,the City notified 6 local tribes
(which included the Kizh nation) in accordance with AB 52 and the Gabrieleno Band of Mission
Indians responded.
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Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse transportation impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
19. Utilities and Service Systems
Impact 5.19-1: Sewer and wastewater treatment systems are adequate to meet project
requirements. [Thresholds U-1 (part) and U-31
The IEUA operates the wastewater Regional Plant No. 4 within Rancho Cucamonga, which has a
treatment capacity of 14 MGD; the current average treatment volume at the facility is 10 MGD.The
Wastewater Treatment Plants are expected to have adequate capacity to service the Regional Collection
System's needs through 2030 and would result in a less than significant impact.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to utilities and service systems to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.19-2: Water supply and delivery systems are adequate to meet project requirements.
[Thresholds U-1 (part) and U-21
Rancho Cucamonga is served by CVWD for water and operates the water delivery systems to
customers. The current and planned sources of water available through at least 2045, listed in Table
5.19-1, of the DEIR,show the volumes of water expected to be available for decades to come. The
population within CVWD's service area is expected to increase to 236,573 by 2045 from the current
population of approximately 198,979.CVWD projects that it will have adequate water supplies through
2045. In addition,water conservation efforts by CVWD and the City will help to make the city more
resilient during drought periods and future climate change impacts. Therefore, the impact would be
less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to utilities and service systems to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.19-3: Existing and/or proposed storm drainage systems are adequate to serve the
drainage requirements of the proposed project. [Threshold U-1 (part)]
The City's drainage plans provide a drainage system consisting of regional mainline,secondary regional,
and master plan facilities that will adequately convey a 100-year storm event based upon certain
drainage criteria.
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Development in the undeveloped portions of the City that have no flood control improvements would
have to provide the necessary infrastructure to accommodate storm drain needs. Also, development
within the Southeast Industrial Area (Focus Area 8) may be required to provide on-site detention
facilities to prevent flood hazards.Continued implementation of the Master Plan of Drainage-Westside
Area and the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Drainage Policy,with its associated Etiwanda Area Master
Plan of Drainage, would fund the improvement of the storm drainage systems in these areas. Storm
drainage system improvements in other areas of the city are constructed in accordance with the storm
drain plan in the applicable Specific Plan or Community Plan.Compliance with this standard condition
would result in the development and/or improvement of the storm drainage systems and prevention
of flood hazards. The potential environmental impacts of construction of the necessary storm drain
facilities would be assessed on a project-by-project basis as proposed projects pursuant to the General
Plan Update is implemented. Therefore, impacts related to flooding or drainage system capacity of
water bodies downstream of the site would be reduced to less than significant levels.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to utilities and service systems to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.19-4: Existing and/or proposed facilities would be able to accommodate project-
generated solid waste. [Threshold U-41
Solid waste collection, transport, and disposal are handled by a contracted private firm that hauls
collected materials to several regional landfills and materials recovery facilities. For household waste
disposal, Rancho Cucamonga utilizes a three-container system for recycling, organics collection, and
waste disposal. Solid waste generated in the city is transferred to Burrtec's West Valley MRF. Solid
waste that is not diverted is primarily disposed at Mid-Valley Landfill which has a remaining capacity
of 61,219,377 cubic yards(cy),and an anticipated close date of 2045.Thus,existing facilities have ample
capacity to accommodate increased volumes of waste from the city through 2040, and impacts would
be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to utilities and service systems to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.19-5: The proposed project would comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste. [Threshold U-5]
The proposed project would comply with the CALGreen Building Code Standards,which requires that
at least 65 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste from nonresidential
construction operations be recycled and/or salvaged for reuse. Furthermore, the proposed project
would also comply with the requirements of AB 341 that mandates recycling for commercial land uses.
Additionally, any organic waste generated in amounts over a certain threshold would be recycled in
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accordance with AB 1826. Therefore, the proposed project would comply with all applicable federal,
State,and local solid waste regulations and impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse impacts to utilities and service systems to less than
significant levels.Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid
or substantially lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
20. Wildfire
Impact 5.20-1: Buildout of the proposed project would not substantially impair an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. [Threshold W-1]
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared an EC►P and an Evacuation Assessment to ensure the
most effective allocation of resources during times of emergency for the maximum benefit and
protection of the civilian population.The City's LHMP is designed to provide mitigation measures to
address local hazards, and the City's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) assists the
community to define level of risk, assess vulnerability, provide guidance for reducing risks, manage
vegetation fuels,increase preparedness, formulate pre-fire response and evacuation plans,and increase
community resiliency.
Buildout under the proposed project would not result in substantial changes to the circulation patterns
or emergency access routes in the City or SC►I.The Emergency Management Division of the RCFPD
coordinates emergency management functions within Rancho Cucamonga and the RCFPD adheres to
the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management
System (NIMS). During an emergency, standard emergency response procedures of the Rancho
Cucamonga Police Department and RCFPD are conducted in tandem. ReadyRC, the Academy that
prepares individuals for various emergencies and disasters has published a guide that includes
evacuation routes and centers that residents can use during emergencies.
Future development would be required to comply with applicable fire and building codes. To ensure
emergency services in the City and SOI are not impaired by future development, all development
projects in the City and SOI are reviewed by the RCFPD prior to approval. RCFPD has amended the
Fire Code to require two points of access for all new development and for areas proposing increased
residential densities. Additionally, proposed General Plan policies would ensure effective emergency
response.Therefore,impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse wildfire impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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Impact 5.20-2: The proposed project would not exacerbate wildfire risks due to slope,
prevailing winds, and other factors, thereby exposing project occupants to
elevated particulate concentrations from a wildfire. [Threshold W 2]
The City of Rancho Cucamonga and its SOI are vulnerable to and at significant risk of wildfires.During
a wildfire event,people within the air basin are exposed to elevated levels of particulates.The type and
extent of vegetation and fuel,wind and climatic patterns,general topography and canyons,and other
local characteristics make the City more vulnerable to wildfires. Residential neighborhoods,
commercial zones,and open space are all located in the Wildland Urban Interface Area(WUIFA),and
buildout of the proposed project would result in new development in the WUIFA, thereby placing
more assets in the VHFHSZ.To protect development in the WUIFA,the city requires adherence to a
wide range of state and local codes (California Fire Code, CAL FIRE fire safe design requirements,
City Fire and Public Works Standards,RCFPD wildfire requirements,and other standards).
With adherence to these building practices and wildfire management requirements, as well as the
policies in the General Plan Update,impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse wildfire impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly, no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
Impact 5.20-3: The proposed project would require the installation and maintenance of
associated infrastructure in areas that are undeveloped or vacant which could
exacerbate fire risk or may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the
environment. [Threshold W-3]
Buildout of the General Plan Update would result in additional infrastructure, such as roadways and
transmission lines, in underdeveloped and undeveloped areas of the City and SOI in order to serve
new development. Some of this new infrastructure would likely be constructed in the WUIFA or
VHFHSZ.To protect development in these areas from the risk of wildfire,the City requires adherence
the regulations under the California Fire Code that provide minimum standards to increase the ability
of a building to resist the intrusion of flames or embers from a vegetation fire and building with
materials that meet performance standards, CAL FIRE fire-safe design requirements that include
standards for setbacks and maintenance of defensible space and for secondary egress, the City's
standard conditions of approval, RCFPD wildfire requirements that include steps for home
maintenance and landscaping practices, as well as emergency and evacuation preparation, and other
standards and recommendations outlined in the City's EOP, Evacuation Assessment, LHMP, and
CWPP. Additionally, the General Plan Update policies would minimize risk from wildfire hazards.
Therefore,impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse wildfire impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
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Impact 5.20-4: The proposed project would not expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result
of runoff,post-fire slope instability,or drainage changes. [Threshold W-4]
Flooding
Flood hazard zones cover approximately 3,857 acres of the City while other areas within the City may
experience flooding during a heavy precipitation event. Less than 10 percent of the City and SOI are
subject to a 100-year flood event, although flood hazards have the potential to impact a significant
amount of the community.The counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino are working with
the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to design and construct the Santa Ana River Mainstream
Project which will provide increased flood protection to the communities in the three counties, and
will include specific environmental restoration projects. It is anticipated that the project may be
completed in 2021,pending Federal appropriations.
Development in flood hazard areas would be required to comply with flood protection standards that
reduce vulnerability to flood impacts and ensure safe use and occupation of structures, such as
Municipal Code 19.12, Floodplain Management Regulations. Additionally, the proposed project
includes policies which would reduce or minimize run-off to less than significant.
Landslides and Debris Flow
Areas with steep slopes,adverse joints or deep weathering have a potential for failure.Within the City
and SOl,potential landslides or slope failure are expected in areas with steep slopes in the northwestern
corner. Additionally,slopes steeper than 25 percent are found on Red Hill and at the foothills north of
the City. Areas with rock fall hazards are confined to the hillsides at the northern edge of the City and
SOL Streams systems from the eastern San Gabriel Mountains created alluvial fans beneath the City;
these fans and washes represent debris flow events in the recent geologic period.
Development in the hillsides is regulated by Chapter 17.52, Hillside Development, of the Municipal
Code, which includes design standards and guidelines intended to facilitate the appropriate
development of hillside areas.Therefore,impacts would be less than significant.
Finding. Compliance with existing regulatory requirements, standard conditions of approval, and
General Plan Policies would minimize adverse wildfire impacts to less than significant levels.
Accordingly,no changes or alterations to the proposed project were required to avoid or substantially
lessen any significant environmental impacts under those thresholds.
C. SIGNIFICANT AND UNAVOIDABLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CANNOT
BE MITIGATED TO BELOW THE LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
The following summary describes the unavoidable adverse impact of the proposed project where there
were no feasible mitigation measures or no further standard conditions of approval that could reduce
the impact to below the threshold of significance.The following impacts would remain significant and
unavoidable:
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1. Aesthetics
Cumulative Impacts
Cumulative aesthetic impacts are based on potential changes to the visual quality in the City,the SOI,
and the surrounding area.More intense urban development in Rancho Cucamonga and in the adjacent
cities and unincorporated County area is expected as vacant land is used for development of new
residential,commercial,light industrial and other institutional or public land uses,or the redevelopment
of older structures. This future development would alter the visual quality of the landscape through
the introduction of structures in currently open areas and the redevelopment of older structures to
other land uses or to higher density/intensity uses. Future development would contribute to the
cumulative loss of undeveloped land in Rancho Cucamonga, adjacent cities, and San Bernardino
County. The permanent change in visual character of the city and surrounding areas from past and
future development would be considered a significant cumulative impact.
Future development and redevelopment proposed under the General Plan Update would remain
consistent with the design standards of the City's current General Plan and standard conditions of
approval, and would be subject to discretionary review by the Planning Commission and/or City
Council as well as final design review by the Design Review Committee.All development that adheres
to the General Plan Update goals and policies, municipal code, standard conditions of approval, and
development standards would result in less than significant aesthetic impacts. However, although the
visual character of Rancho Cucamonga and its SOl would only incrementally change as development
intensity increases, when combined with past development in the city, and SOl, the General Plan's
contribution to the visual impact would be cumulatively considerable.
While compliance with the General Plan Update goals and policies, the City's standard conditions of
approval, and the municipal code would prevent light spillover and adverse impacts on adjacent light-
sensitive uses, when combined with past and future development in the adjacent cities and
unincorporated County area,the project's contribution to the cumulative impact would be cumulatively
considerable.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Because the actions of the City cover both discretionary projects that are subject to CEQA and
ministerial projects that are not, the City drafted standard conditions of approval that would apply to
all land use decisions. In addition, the General Plan includes policies and standard conditions of
approval that are specifically designed to avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental
effect as identified in the DF,IR. The General Plan policies and standard conditions of approval,
including a mitigation measure that requires application to them are included in MMRP. The City
hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies
are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
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Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the FIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
2. Agriculture and Forestry Resources
Impact 5.2-1: The proposed project would convert Farmland to nonagricultural uses,but would not
result in the conversion of forest land to nonforest uses. [Thresholds AGA and AG-
5]
Though Rancho Cucamonga is largely developed,pockets of agricultural land remain, predominantly
in the form of vineyards and orchards that are remnants from the city's agricultural heritage. Of the
total 7,352 acres of farmland in the Plan Area (City of Rancho Cucamonga and SOI), approximately
13.37 acres are designated Prime Farmland, 125.12 acres are Unique Farmland, and 0.06 acres are
Farmland of Statewide Importance.
The proposed Land Use Plan does not include an agricultural designation. The 3,796.14 acres with a
Rural Open Space designation in the proposed Land Use Plan would allow for existing conventional
agricultural uses to continue. However, the City expects that all conventional agriculture would
eventually be developed according to the land use designation of each parcel.Although unconventional
agriculture would continue to be operational (e.g. indoor growing, community plots, etc.), no
agricultural lands designated by the FMMP as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, and Farmland of
Statewide Importance would be preserved under the General Plan Update. Therefore, the proposed
project would convert approximately 7,352 acres of agricultural land to nonagricultural uses,including
13.37 acres of Prime Farmland that would continue to be designated Low Density Residential and Very
Low Density Residential.
Future development associated with buildout of the proposed General Plan Update Land Use Plan
could result in the conversion of these farmland areas to nonagricultural uses, a significant impact.
Preservation of off-site agricultural land is not feasible due to the developed nature of the city and the
region. Preserved land would likely be in a developed portion of a city surrounded by urban uses and
could be subject to nuisance complaints and development pressure. Therefore, there are no feasible
mitigation measures to address this impact under the proposed land use plan, and impacts would be
significant and unavoidable.
Grazing lands include scattered undeveloped lands in the city and the foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains. The loss of small, scattered undeveloped lands for grazing would not adversely affect
Farmlands,nor would it result in a significant impact related to the conversion to nonagricultural uses.
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Additionally,the Plan Area does not include lands that qualify as forest land of timberland.Therefore,
no impacts would occur related to the loss or conversion of forest land to a nonforest use.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
3. Air Quality
Impact 5.3.2: The proposed project would cause construction-generated criteria air pollutant or
precursor emissions to exceed South Coast AQMD's recommended thresholds.
[Threshold AQ-2]
The General Plan Update would accommodate future development of varying land uses which would
generate construction-related emissions of criteria air pollutants and precursors,including VOC,NO,,
PM 0, and PN123 from site preparation, off-road equipment,material delivery, worker commute trips,
and other activities. Fugitive dust emissions PMio and PMzs,emissions of ozone precursors, paving,
and application of architectural coatings would result from construction activities.
Specific construction phasing and intensity are unknown. The levels of emissions generated through
these activities would depend on the characteristics of individual future development projects under
the General Plan Update, including the size and type of land uses being developed, which would
determine the length and intensity of construction activity.
Construction activities were assumed to occur at a constant rate over the General Plan Update horizon
period of 19 years to provide an illustrative analysis of construction emissions. Construction emission
estimates were modeled and are shown in Table 5.3-9,Alodeled Maximum Daily Emissions of Criteria Air
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Pollutants and Precursors Emissions (lb/day), of the DEIR. As shown in Table 5.3-9, construction activity
associated with the General Plan Update would generate VOC,NO\,and PMu,emissions in excess of
South Coast AQMD's recommended thresholds. Construction activities resulting from
implementation of the General Plan Update could contribute substantially to the SoCAB's
nonattainment status for ozone, PMIo, and PM2.5 and could result in an increase in the potential for
adverse health impacts from these pollutants.
Implementation of policies and action items from the General Plan Update would reduce construction-
generated emissions of criteria air pollutants and precursors,but it cannot be guaranteed that emissions
from individual discretionary projects would be reduced to below the South Coast AQMD thresholds.
The addition of NOx, which is a precursor to ozone, could result in an increase in ambient
concentrations in the SoCAB and, moreover, increase the likelihood that ambient concentrations
exceed the California and National AAQS. Also, the increase in construction-generated emissions of
PMm and PM23 could impede air quality planning efforts to bring the SoCAB into attainment of the
AAQS.
Due to the nonattainment status of the SoCAB for ozone, PMio, and PM,.;, construction activities
associated with implementation of the General Plan Update may result in adverse air quality impacts
to surrounding land uses and may contribute to the existing adverse air quality condition in the city.
Based on conservative modeling, it is likely that emissions would exceed South Coast AQMD
thresholds at some point during buildout of the General Plan Update. The Resource Conservation
Element of the General Plan Update includes goals and policies focused on reducing criteria air
pollutant and precursor emissions from construction activity. However, implementation of these
policies cannot guarantee construction-generated emissions would be reduced to below the South
Coast AQMD thresholds. Therefore, construction emissions could contribute to the existing
nonattainment condition in the SoCAB and the city with respect to the California and National AAQS
for ozone and PM2.5 and with respect to the California AAQS for PM10 and could result in an increase
in the potential for adverse health impacts to occur from exposure to ozone and PM,().
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
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(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
Impact 5.3-3: The proposed project would result in a net increase in long-tern operational criteria
air pollutant and precursor emissions that exceed South Coast AQMD-recommended
thresholds. [Threshold AQ-2]
Future development and other physical changes that could occur as a result of General Plan Update
implementation would result in long-term operational emissions of VOC, NO, PMu), and PM?.;.
Operational emissions would be generated from area sources, energy use, and from vehicle trips
associated with new land use development. Table 5.3-10, Summary of Maximum Daily Operational
Emissions of Critena Air Pollutants and Precursors in 2040(lbpda)), of the DEIR,summarizes the maximum
daily operation-related emissions of criteria air pollutants and precursors and the daily significance
thresholds established by South Coast AQMD.
As shown in Table 5.3-10, operational activities would result in emissions of VOC,NOx, CO, PMu,,
and PM2.5 that exceed the South Coast AQMD thresholds of significance.The General Plan Update's
contribution to operational criteria air pollutants and precursors could result in greater acute or chronic
health impacts compared to existing conditions.
Stationary sources,such as boilers,heaters,flares,and other types of combustion equipment associated
with industrial uses undergo a permitting process by South Coast AQMD. The permits approved by
South Coast AQMD require emission caps for sources that are tied to attaining or maintaining the
AAQS.Stationary sources are required to implement and comply with applicable South Coast AQMD
rules for their specific operation. A stationary source may also be required to offset its emissions of
criteria air pollutants and precursors in order to be permitted.
While there are policies in the General Plan Update that would reduce criteria air pollutant and
precursor emissions,it is unknown if emission levels from future development would be reduced below
the South Coast AQMD thresholds. Because the SoCAB is in nonattainment for California and
National AAQS for ozone and PM2.s and for California AAQS for Pl%lio, future development under
the General Plan Update could contribute to the existing nonattainment status.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
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MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §5 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §5 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
Impact 5.3-5: The proposed project would expose sensitive receptors to substantial increases in
toxic air contaminant emissions. [Threshold AQ-3]
Implementation of the General Plan Update could result in exposure of sensitive receptors to
construction-related TACs. However,given that future development under the General Plan Update
would occur by 2040 and would occur in various areas throughout the city, it is unlikely that any one
sensitive receptor would be exposed to construction-related TACs for extended periods of time.
Therefore,construction activity as a result of the General Plan Update would not result in the exposure
of existing or new sensitive receptors to a substantial increase in TAC emissions. The General Plan
Update would also result in an increase in total VMT along local roadways within the city as a result of
future growth and development. Because there are roads in and around the city that exceed 100,000
vehicles per day,new sensitive receptors could be exposed to roadway traffic levels that could result in
adverse health effects from TACs. However, the General Plan includes policies and action items that
would minimize TAC impacts to the extent feasible.Regarding stationary sources of TACs,the General
Plan Update includes policies that would limit exposure of new sensitive receptors to TACs from
stationary sources such as industrial land uses. Additionally, all new development undergoing
discretionary review would be required to evaluate existing TAC exposure and incorporate available
reduction measures in accordance with SCAQMD requirements. However, it cannot be guaranteed
that emissions of TACs and associated health risk would be reduced to an acceptable level for
individual projects.In consideration of these factors,implementation of the General Plan Update could
result in the exposure of new sensitive receptors to a substantial increase in TAC emissions.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
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MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §� 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
4. Biological Resources
Impact 5.4-1: Buildout of the proposed Land Use Plan would impact sensitive plant and animal
species known to occur in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. [Threshold B-1]
The majority of conservation areas,both existing and proposed,are in the northeastern portion of the
City and SOI. Much of the SOI is undeveloped and includes areas with natural vegetation, including
the San Bernardino National Forest.Most of the City is highly urbanized and provides minimal habitat
value for sensitive and special status species. Less developed areas in the City and SOI that are open
space, water features, or agricultural land have the potential to support native species and natural
communities. Figure 5.4-2,Designated Critical Habitat in the Cite and.SOI, of the DEIR,identifies critical
habitat for the San Bernardino kangaroo rat that has been designated within or adjacent to the study
area. Potential land covers that could contain sensitive habitat for biological species are open space
areas,vacant urban land,and agricultural land.The proposed project allows for development on vacant
land and agricultural land in the City and SOI that could potentially include sensitive biological
resources.
There are 61 special status species that have CNDDB or CLAPS Rare Plant Inventory records in the
Plan Area.These special status plant species could be associated with valuable habitat for wildlife,and
in some cases may contribute to wildlife movement. Therefore, the proposed project could impact
areas of previously undisturbed habitat. Buildout of the City and SOI in accordance with the General
Plan Update could impact special status vegetation or special status wildlife in the City. As the cty's
environment is not statis and may change over time as a result of development, other vegetation
communities may become sensitive and/or other species may be listed in the future.
The proposed Resource Conservation Element identifies policies to reduce impacts on Rancho
Cucamonga's biological resources. However, even with adherence to the City's policies protecting
biological resources,standard conditions of approval,and compliance with state and federal law,future
development projects could require more detailed evaluations of biological resources and formulation
of mitigation measures by a qualified biologist. Even though most of the future growth is anticipated
to occur in focus areas that are currently developed and are surrounded by existing development and
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unlikely to provide high quality habitat,the impact on sensitive plant and animal species is considered
significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MMRP. The City, hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
5. Cultural Resources
Impact 5.5-1: Buildout of the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan could impact historic
resources. [Threshold C-1]
There are at least 445 previously identified properties in the City's "Historic Site List," 3 properties
listed in the NRHP, 9 properties listed in the CRHR, 3 California Historical Landmarks, 6 California
Points of Historical Interest. The City has 77 designated local landmarks and 29 designated points of
interest.The City identified 8 properties potentially eligible for listing in the NRHP that were identified
as "Potential National Register"properties; 115 properties identified as "Potential Local Landmarks,"
3 of which have been demolished; 24 properties determined insignificant or "Survey Determined
Insignificant;"and 154 properties that were listed as "Survey Undetermined Significant."There are no
historical resources in the SOI.
Future development under the proposed General Plan could adversely impact some of these historic
resources through changes to accommodate adaptive reuse, removal, or reconstruction. Compliance
with the proposed General Plan Update policies, and state and federal regulations would ensure that
development would not result in adverse impacts to identified historic and cultural resources. While
the regulations provide a process for recognizing historic buildings and places,the)'do not prevent the
reuse or modification of them.
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Identified historic structures and sites that are potentially eligible for future historic resources listing
may be vulnerable to development activities accompanying infill,redevelopment,or revitalization that
would be accommodated by the General Plan Update. In addition, other buildings or structures that
could meet the NRHP criteria upon reaching 50 years of age might be impacted by development or
redevelopment activity that would be accommodated by the General Plan Update, and construction
could damage or destroy as-yet undiscovered resources. Regardless of the implementation of General
Plan policies and adherence to state regulations, some historic properties may be significantly affected
by implementation of this General Plan. Despite the implementation of standard conditions of
approval 5.5-4 through 5.5-7,impacts would remain significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the FIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines �§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
6. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Impact 5.8-4: The proposed project would be inconsistent with the State's ability to achieve the
long-term reduction goals of Executive Orders S-3-05. [Threshold GHG-2]
The General Plan Update horizon year is 2040 and does not extend to the year 2050. As a result, an
interim CAP target for 2040 was established by the City in the CAP that is consistent with the pace of
reductions needed by 2040 to reduce emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050,as established
in Executive Orders B-30-15 and S-3-05. Because Executive Order B-55-18 calls for net zero GHG
emissions no later than 2045,it sets a more aggressive GHG reduction goal than Executive Orders B-
30-15 and S-3-05. If the City's 2040 communitywide GHG emissions would not achieve the City's
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2040 reduction target,then such emissions would be considered inconsistent with the state's ability to
achieve the long-term reduction goals of Executive Orders S-3-05,B-30-15,and B-55-18.
If the strategies in the CAP are fully implemented,a total reduction of 199,709 MTCOae by 2040 would
be achieved. These reductions place the City's post-2030 communitywide emissions on a downgrade
trajectory that makes substantial progress toward the City's and state's long-term GHG reduction goals,
but they are not sufficient to achieve the 339,478 MTCO2e of reductions needed to achieve the City's
2040 emissions reduction target.
The measures in the CAP achieve 59 percent of the reductions needed to achieve the 2040 emissions
target.Because the City,through the implementation of the General Plan Update and CAP,would not
achieve its 2040 emissions target,it is not projected that the City would achieve the long-term statewide
emissions targets in Executive Orders B-30-15 and S-3-05 to reduce emissions 80 percent below 1990
levels by 2050. For the same reasons,the City would not achieve the State's carbon neutrality goal by
2045 as established in B-55-18 because the CAP does not include strategies that would achieve net-
zero emissions by 2045.As a result, this impact would be potentially significant.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
7. Mineral Resources
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative impacts on mineral resources are evaluated based on the potential impacts of past and
future development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, SOI, and Claremont-Upland and San
Bernardino Production-Consumption Regions.
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The State Mining and Geology Board recognizes that urban development has precluded access to most
known resources through development on or adjacent to the resource areas. Future development and
redevelopment under the General Plan Update would contribute to cumulative demand for
construction aggregates in the region.Most of the production-consumption regions in the state do not
have sufficient supplies to meet their projected 50-year demand.The surrounding cities contain mining
operations, two of which are located within 1.5 miles of the City boundary. The proposed project
would increase the demand for aggregate resources, but the California Geological Survey already
estimates that the demand for these resources is greater than the supply. Therefore, the loss of
additional mineral resources due to buildout of the city, although not locally significant, would
contribute to a cumulatively significant impact related to the loss of known mineral resources. This
impact would be significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MAIRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible, and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the FIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §5 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
8. Noise
Impact 5.13-1: Construction activities would result in temporary noise increases in the vicinity of
the future development under the General Plan.[Threshold N-1]
The City has established standards for acceptable noise levels in Section 17.66.050 of the Development
Code for construction activities affecting various land uses. Construction noise levels are considered
substantial when they occur at a residential, school,church,or similar land use between 8:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. on weekdays,including Saturdays,or any time on Sunday or a national holiday and exceed 65
dBA. Additionally, construction noise levels are considered substantial when they occur at a
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commercial or industrial land use between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., including Saturday and Sunday,
and exceed 70 dBA at these uses.
The highest noise levels from the types of construction activities that would take place under 2040
General Plan implementation usually occur during the grading and site excavation phases.Large earth-
moving equipment like graders,scrapers,and dozers generate maximum noise levels between 80 to 85
dBA when measured at 50 feet from a construction site.Other construction equipment like pile drivers
can generate noise levels up to 101 dB at 50 feet.
Considering building construction noise of 86 dBA Leq without pile driving, residential, schools,
churches,or similar uses within 580 feet of construction activity,and commercial/industrial uses within
330 feet construction activity may be exposed to substantial construction noise levels exceeding the
City's noise standards of 65 dBA Le,, and 70 dBA Ley,respectively. Considering building construction
noise with pile driving, of 91 dBA Ley, residential, schools, churches, or similar uses within 1,000 feet
of construction activity, and commercial/industrial uses within 530 feet of construction activity may
be exposed to substantial construction noise levels exceeding the City's noise standards.
In addition,certain types of construction work, such as utility installation and roadway improvements
associated with implementation of the proposed project could periodically occur during nighttime
hours (for example to avoid causing traffic congestion) and expose existing or future residential,
schools,churches,or similar uses,and commercial/industrial uses to substantial noise levels during the
sensitive times of the day. Therefore, the development associated with the 2040 General Plan would
generate substantial temporary, increases in construction noise levels.This impact would be potentially
significant.
Implementation of standard condition of approval 5.13-1,which requires project applicants to prepare
a site-specific construction noise analysis and, if required, implement measures, would avoid or
substantially lessen potential construction noise impacts. However, because site-specific construction
details are not known at this time, it is not possible to conclude that implementation of standard
condition of approval 5.13-1 would avoid generation of substantial temporary construction. Further,
available construction noise attenuation measures(e.g.,temporary walls,mufflers),can typically achieve
a maximum of 10 dB noise reduction,which may not be adequate to achieve noise standards depending
on the proximity of construction activities to nearby land uses. Therefore, this impact would be
significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
Implementation of standard condition of approval 5.13-1.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. These changes are
identified in the form of standard condition of approval 5.13-1. The City hereby finds that
implementation of standard condition of approval 5.13-1 is feasible, and the condition is therefore
adopted.
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Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard condition of approval 5.13-1 and the alternatives
identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings (Public Resources Code 55
21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because specific overriding
economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or statewide
environmental benefits,of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the environment.
Impact 5.13-2: Project implementation could generate a substantial permanent increase in traffic
noise levels at noise-sensitive land uses in excess local standards. [Threshold N-2]
Land use development that results in traffic increases can also result in long-term traffic noise increases,
or decreases,on roadways and freeways in the City.New development and associated traffic increases
could result in exposure of existing receptors or future planned development to substantial permanent
noise increases.
As shown in Table 5.13-7,of the DEIR,there are two segments (segments 2 and 5)where traffic noise
levels would increase from below 60 dBA CNEL to above 60 dBA CNEL, and eight segments
(segments 24,25,33,34,41,62, 63,and 69) where traffic noise would increase from below 70 dBA to
above 70 dBA as a result of General Plan Update implementation. In addition,on numerous segments
that exceed 70 dBA CNEL in the existing condition (2021),noise levels would increase by more than
1 dB and on all freeway segments;and on four segments (segments 77,78,79,80) that exceed 75 dBA
in the existing condition (2021), there would be noise increases as a result of implementation of the
2040 General Plan.
General Plan Policy N-1.1 requires new development to meet the noise compatibility standards
identified in Table N-1 and Policy N-1.2 requires the use of design-related noise reduction measures
to achieve interior and exterior noise standards.However,project-specific impacts are unknown at this
time. Although the proposed land use pattern would reduce traffic noise on some segments, the
increases in traffic volumes result in substantial long-term increases in traffic noise along the segments
described above, which would be a potentially significant impact. Implementation of standard
condition of approval 5.13-2, which requires project applicants to prepare a traffic noise study to
evaluate potential traffic noise impacts on existing noise sensitive receptors, would routinely avoid
exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial permanent traffic noise levels. However, there may be
cases where noise reduction measures are either infeasible or inadequate for reducing traffic noise to
less than significant level. Therefore, because there may be cases where discretionary development
could result in project-generated traffic noise above the City standards and such project-generated
noise would not always be reduced to acceptable levels, this impact would be significant and
unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
Implementation of standard condition of approval 5.13-2.
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Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. These changes are
identified in the form of standard condition of approval 5.13-2. The City hereby finds that
implementation of standard condition of approval 5.13-2 is feasible, and the condition is therefore
adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard condition of approval 5.13-2 and the alternatives
identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings (Public Resources Code §5
21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §5 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because specific overriding
economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or statewide
environmental benefits,of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the environment.
Impact 5.134: Expose new sensitive land uses to noise compatibility standards identified in 2040
General Plan Noise Element Table N-1. [Threshold N-4]
Traffic Noise
To evaluate noise exposure at new sensitive receptors,traffic noise contours for the with-project future
(2040) conditions were modeled and are shown in Table 5.13-8,of the DEIR.As shown in Table 5.13-
8, future traffic noise levels could be as high as 80.3 dBA on freeways and 73.5 dBA on roadways.
Depending on the specific land use type and proximity to roadway segments,applicable noise standards
for respective land uses (Table N-1) could be exceeded at new receptors. However,the 2040 General
Plan includes policies that address the placement of new noise-sensitive receptors near transportation
noise sources. Nonetheless, provided that specific land use types and their proximity to existing and
future traffic noise levels are unknown and the ability of applicable noise attenuation measures (e.g.,
setbacks,building insulation,sound barriers) to be fully implemented such that acceptable noise levels
at future receptors is always achieved is not guaranteed,it is possible that new development located in
proximity to existing roads could be exposed to levels that exceed levels in Table N-1.
Railroad and Transit Noise
Placement of new receptors near existing or future planned rail lines could expose people to substantial
noise levels, depending on the proximity to rail alignments, the tNpe of rail, and daily frequency of
service. Several new and expansions to existing rail services are planned within and near the City that
would generate noise and have the potential to affect new sensitive receptors.Although it is more likely
that higher density uses, that have higher allowable noise standards (i.e., 70 dBA) would occur closer
to new rail lines,low density residential and City Corridor uses would also be allowed to occur adjacent
to the proposed Brightline alignment. Thus,given that specific receptor types and their proximity to
existing and future planned rail alignments are unknown, it is possible that new receptors would be
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located within distances to rail that could expose them to noise levels that exceed the applicable noise
standard for the respective land use type.
New development associated with the 2040 General Plan could potentially be in close proximity to
existing roadways and existing or future planned railroads.Thus,because specific land use development
details are unknown, including land use type and exposure levels, it cannot be guaranteed that noise
levels in Table N-1 would always be achievable. This impact would be potentially significant.
Standard conditions of approval 5.13-4a through 5.13-4e would reduce exterior and interior noise to
acceptable levels. However,there may be cases where noise reduction measures are either infeasible or
inadequate for reducing traffic noise to less than significant level. Therefore, because there may be
cases where new development could result in exposure to substantial permanent noise (traffic and rail)
above standards in Table N-1, this impact would be significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
Implementation of standard conditions of approval 5.13-4a through 5.13-4e.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. These changes are
identified in the form of standard conditions of approval 5.13-4a through 5.13-4e. The City hereby
finds that implementation of standard conditions of approval 5.13-4a through 5.13-4e is feasible,and
the condition is therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval 5.13-4a through 5.13-4e and the
alternatives identified in the FIR,as discussed in Section IV of these Findings (Public Resources Code
§§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because specific overriding
economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or statewide
environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the environment.
Impact 5.13-5: Future development under the General Plan could generate short-term construction
vibration or exposure to new sensitive land uses to long-term operational vibration
sources that exceed City thresholds. [Threshold N-5]
Typical construction activities,such as the use of jackhammers,blasting,other high-power or vibratory
tools, compactors, and tracked equipment, may generate substantial vibration near the source.
Activities involving pile driving and blasting tend to generate the highest levels of vibration, and thus,
these activities tend to result in construction-related impacts more frequently than other construction
activities. Table 5.13-10, of the DEIR, includes reference vibration levels for construction activities
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that generate the highest levels of-vibration.In addition,like construction noise,vibration levels would
be variable depending on the type of construction project and related equipment use.
For construction activities involving pile driving, based on FTA's recommended procedure for
applying propagation adjustments to reference levels for a typical pile driver, vibration levels could
exceed the threshold of significance for disturbance to a sensitive land use within 500 feet of
construction activities and could exceed the threshold of significance for structural damage within 100
feet of construction activities.
For construction activities that would not involve pile driving, a roller or a dozer is generally the
equipment that causes the highest vibration levels. Using a reference vibration level for a roller and
applying standard propagation adjustments, vibration levels from construction activity without pile
driving could exceed the threshold of significance for disturbance to a sensitive land use within 80 feet
of construction activities and could exceed the threshold of significance for structural damage within
25 feet of construction activities.
The City's nighttime construction limitations would avoid vibration-related disturbance during
nighttime hours;however,due to the level of anticipated development throughout the City,the lack of
specific construction activities and their proximity to sensitive receptors, the possibility remains for
construction activities that generate vibration to occur within distances identified above, resulting in
disturbance to sensitive land uses or structural damage.This impact would be potentially significant.
Several new and expansions to existing transit services (bus and rail) are planned within and near the
City that would generate vibration and have the potential to affect new sensitive receptors developed
within the identified Focus Areas.Placement of new receptors near existing or future planned rail right-
of-way could expose people to substantial vibration levels, depending on the proximity to rail
alignments and depending on the type of rail and daily frequency of service.
Due to the programmatic nature of this analysis, specific distances from transit types to specific uses
cannot be determined at this time because project-specific details about development under the 2040
General Plan,such as building location,materials,and soil conditions are unknown at this time.Thus,
this analysis assumes that new sensitive land uses (all uses contained in ETA's Category 1 and 2)
proposed within 600 feet of existing or new rail and 100 feet of existing or new bus service, could
result in excessive vibration levels at new development.This impact would be potentially significant.
Implementation of standard conditions of approval 5.13-5a through 5.13-5c would result in
compliance with vibration threshold levels established to prevent structural damage.However,it is not
possible to conclude that vibration levels in all locations associated with all future development under
the proposed project would be reduced below human annoyance levels; there could be future
development that results in vibration levels that cause human annoyance.Therefore,impacts would be
significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
Implementation of standard conditions of approval 5.13-5a through 5.13-5c.
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Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. These changes are
identified in the form of standard conditions of approval 5.13-5a through 5.13-5ce. The City hereby
finds that implementation of standard conditions of approval 5.13-5a through 5.13-5c is feasible, and
the condition is therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers,make infeasible the standard conditions of approval 5.13-5a through 5.13-5c and the
alternatives identified in the FIR,as discussed in Section IV of these Findings (Public Resources Code
55 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines 55 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because specific overriding
economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or statewide
environmental benefits,of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the environment.
9. Transportation
Impact 5.17-2: The project may be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3,subdivision
(b)regarding policies to reduce VMT. [Threshold T-2]
Table 5.17-5, of the DEIR, summarizes the results of the VMT assessment which does not include a
reduction in anticipated VMT associated with the proposed connection of high-speed rail to the
Rancho Cucamonga Transit Station. The results of the VMT assessment indicates that, with
implementation of the land use and circulation element in the proposed General Plan,VMT/SP would
be reduced by approximately 16 percent (i.e., improves) compared to the existing condition.
Furthermore, the proposed General Plan shows benefits to the region by also reducing Countywide
and Region Wide V1VIT accordingly.
Although the findings from the modeling indicate that the project is beneficial from a VMT efficiency
perspective using the best tool available in San Bernardino County (and the proposed General Plan is
expected to produce VMT at a rate that would not result in a significant impact),the uncertainty related
to future fuel prices, driving habits of residents, and future legislative policy could dramatically
influence VMT production in the City during the horizon of this General Plan. In addition,the intent
of the proposed project is to improve connectivity by expanding pathways, road extensions, and
removing existing barriers to access. However, implementing polices like MA-2.1 that calls for
complete streets and MA-2.3 that emphasizes connectivity,will take time to implement. It is probable
that some development projects may be proposed and considered before the citywide improvements
envisioned by the General Plan can be completed. As the modeling assumes a fully implemented
General Plan that will reduce VMT as shown in Table 5.17-5,of the DEIR,projects that occur before
buildout may increase VMT until the cumulative condition is reached. Although CEQA does not
require the assessment to investigate speculative and unforeseeable circumstances,for the purposes of
a Citywide planning effort,the City is choosing to disclose a significant VMT impact due to speculative
influences to provide complete transparency. While policies in the General Plan Update and standard
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conditions of approval could help reduce VMT in the City, the applicability of them as project-level
mitigation would be dependent on the significance and context of the project and the size of the impact.
Given the uncertainty,impacts are deemed significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code 55 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines 5§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
10. Wildfire
Cumulative Impacts
Development associated with buildout of the General Plan Update would result in new development
within the WUIFA and would place more assets in the VHFHSZ.To protect development within the
WUIFA, the City requires that future development adhere to a wide range of state and local codes,
(California Fire Code,CAL FIRE fire-safe design requirements,City Fire and Public Works Standards
[City's standard conditions of approval], RCFPD wildfire requirements, and other standards). These
include restrictions on hillside development. Because development in the WUIFA presents challenges
for fire protection and suppression, development in these areas would be required to abide by those
requirements. With adherence to these building practices and wildfire management requirements,
development associated with the General Plan buildout would reduce wildfire risk; however, when
combined with past and future development in the adjacent cities and unincorporated County area,the
project's contribution to the cumulative impact would be cumulatively considerable.
Mitigation Measures
There are no feasible mitigation measures.
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Finding
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project that avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the DEIR. The changes are
identified in the form of the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed in the
MMRP. The City hereby finds that the implementation of the standard conditions of approval and
General Plan policies are feasible,and are therefore adopted.
Specific economic,legal,social,technological or other factors,that would mitigate this impact to a less-
than-significant level, and further, that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other
considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly
trained workers, make infeasible the standard conditions of approval and General Plan policies listed
in the MMRP and the alternatives identified in the EIR, as discussed in Section IV of these Findings
(Public Resources Code §§ 21081(a)(1), (3); Guidelines §§ 15091(a)(1), (3)). As described in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations,the City has determined that this impact is acceptable because
specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or
statewide environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the
environment.
IV. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
An EIR must briefly describe the rational for selection and rejection of alternatives. The lead agency
may make an initial determination as to which alternatives are feasible, and therefore, merit in-depth
consideration,and which ones are infeasible.
A. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND REJECTED DURING THE
SCOPING/PROJECT PLANNING PROCESS
The following is a discussion of the alternatives considered during the scoping and planning process
and the reasons why they were not selected for detailed analysis in the DEIR.
1. Alternative Development Areas
The proposed General Plan covers the entire City and the Sphere of Influence. Alternative locations
are typically included in an environmental document to avoid, lessen, or eliminate the significant
impacts of a project by considering the proposed development in an entirely different location. To be
feasible,development of off-site locations must be able to fulfill the project purpose and meet most of
the project's basic objectives. Given the nature of the proposed project (adoption of a General Plan
for the entire city and sphere of influence),it is not possible to consider an off-site alternative because
the city boundaries have been established through incorporation and later annexations. For this reason,
an off-site alternative was considered infeasible pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(c)
and was rejected as a feasible project alternative.
Finding
The City finds that there are no alternative development areas for the proposed project as the City
does not have jurisdiction over land uses outside of the City's boundaries. As described in these
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Findings of Fact,the proposed project would result in less than significant impacts. For significant and
unavoidable impacts, the City has determined that these impacts are acceptable because specific
overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or statewide
environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the environment,
as described in the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
2. Reduced Density Alternative
A reduced density- alternative that would result in fewer residences and less non-residential
development,which would theoretically reduce traffic and thereby reducing community impacts such
as air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, traffic, noise, and demand for utilities and public
services. However,such an alternative would not achieve or would only partially achieve General Plan
objectives of providing for growth of the City.This alternative would not increase jobs in the City,or
foster growth along major corridors rather than in the neighborhoods. Further, such an alternative
would not be consistent with regional planning that requires accommodation of regional housing needs
and could result in the City failing to plan for adequate capacity for those needs in accordance with
State law. Finally,by significantly restricting growth,the environmental impact of the projected growth
would increase development pressure elsewhere in the region. As a reduced development density
conflicts with regional plans,would relocate impacts outside of the city,and would not meet the project
objectives,this option was not evaluated in the EIR.
Finding
The City finds this alternative to be infeasible as this alternative would not meet all of the General Plan
objectives and would not increase jobs or foster growth along major corridors or produce the amount
of residential capacity needed to meet state law. As described in these Findings of Fact,the proposed
project would result in less than significant impacts for most impact areas. For significant and
unavoidable impacts, the City has determined that these impacts are acceptable because specific
overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits, including regionwide or statewide
environmental benefits, of the proposed project outweigh its significant effects on the environment,
as described in the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
B. ALTERNATIVES SELECTED FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS
The following alternatives were determined to represent a reasonable range of alternatives with the
potential to feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the project but avoid or substantially lessen
any of the significant effects of the project.Table 7-1,of the DEIR,shows the change in development
between the current General Plan and General Plan Update. Table 7-2, of the DEIR, shows a
comparison of the project alternatives to the proposed project, and Table 7-3, of the DEIR, shows a
comparison of the project alternatives to the project objectives.
1. No Project/Existing General Plan Alternative
The No Project Alternative is required to discuss the existing conditions at the time the notice of
preparation is published and evaluate what would reasonably be expected to occur in the foreseeable
future if the proposed project is not approved (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.6(e)). Pursuant to
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CEQA, this Alternative is also based on current plans and consistent with available infrastructure and
community services. Therefore, the No Project/Existing General Plan Alternative assumes that the
proposed General Plan would not be adopted, and the development intensity assumed in the existing
General Plan would be followed. Table 7-1, of the DEIR, shows the projected holding capacity if all
development occurred as originally projected.
Because the Planning Area would be the same under the 2010 General Plan, the footprint-related
impacts (e.g.,biological resources,cultural resources) of the No Project Alternative would be the same
as the proposed General Plan Update. The proposed General Plan Update has an estimated buildout
population of 233,088, approximately 30,000 more residents than would occur under the No Project
Alternative. The reduced population under this alternative would generally result in a reduction in
intensity-related impacts. For example, this alternative would generate fewer auto trips, traffic noise
would be less,and impacts on services and utilities would be less.
An objective of the proposed General Plan Update is to guide development into areas of the city that
have the resources to accommodate it,or where the supportive resources can be easily provided.These
areas include existing and planned regional connections to transit, as well as local mobility hubs.
Therefore,while the intensity-related impacts would be less for the city overall under the No Project
alternative, the resulting impacts would be greater than those of the proposed project.The proposed
General Plan Update would reduce the intensity of these types of impacts on a per capita basis by
taking advantage of the efficiencies of providing resources in the focus areas allowing for more non-
motorized transportation,and a more efficient movement of people and goods.
Finding
The No Project/Existing General Plan Alternative would not implement the proposed General Plan
Update policies,which are designed to further enhance the project objectives,compared to the existing
General Plan. While this alternative would generate fewer auto trips, and reduce traffic noise, and
reduce impacts on services and utilities,regional connections to transit and local mobility hubs would
be less under the No Project Alternative and the City could be in jeopardy of not planning sufficient
residential capacity pursuant to State law.As a result,specific economic,legal, social,technological,or
other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers,
make infeasible this project alternative for the reasons identified in the FEIR.
2. Dispersed Development Alternative
Integral to the design of the proposed General Plan Update is a focus on placing new development
along major transportation corridors that either have transit or will have excellent transit as the plan
develops.These areas were identified in the 2010 General Plan,and the proposed General Plan expands
on the development concepts for these areas.This emphasis on areas planned for intense development
was done specifically to make the best use of transit and to help protect the older outlying
neighborhoods from substantial growth.
This alternative would disperse the projected growth shown in Table 14-6,Buildout Projections from
the Proposed Land Use Plan, over the entire City. Changes to the existing land use designations, like
those of the proposed project, would be required to allow this growth to occur as the potential 2040
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buildout population of 233,088 is greater than the 2030 buildout population potential of 203,800 as
shown in Table 7-1.While this alternative was chosen to provide a counterpoint to the design approach
taken in the proposed General Plan Update, the alternative also addresses the significant and
unavoidable impacts associated with noise and air quality linked to building homes near busy transit
corridors.
Like the No Project Alternative,this alternative would occur within the existing City limits and Sphere
of Influence area. Therefore, the footprint-related effects would also be the same as the proposed
General Plan Update. This alternative would reduce the amount of development proposed in the
General Plan Update along transit corridors,which would reduce the number of residents who would
be exposed to noise and air pollutants generated in those areas. However, by diverting development
outside these corridors, traffic generated in those areas would increase noise and air pollutants
throughout the city,though at lower levels.Depending on the location of new development under this
alternative, this alternative could expose parts of the city to noise and air pollutants that would not
have been exposed under the proposed General Plan Update. By dispersing development into existing
neighborhoods, this alternative will also change their character and visual appearance likely impacting
aesthetics at a greater level than the proposed project.
However,dispersing development across the city would result in development pressure in some areas
where adequate facilities may not be available.This could result in the need to upsize existing facilities,
such as sewer and water lines,or widen roads.Having to upgrade facilities citywide rather than in select
focus areas will be more expensive and disruptive to the existing neighborhoods.This type of citywide
utility expansion is not envisioned in the proposed General Plan Update that guides for more intense
development into specific focus areas. In addition, the efficiencies gained by having development
focused in areas with existing capacity for growth would not be realized under this alternative.A more
dispersed development pattern would increase vehicle miles travelled,lead to substantive change in the
neighborhoods,and not take advantage of existing and planned transit.The increase in personal vehicle
trips would also use more energy and generate more emissions than under the proposed General Plan.
For these reasons,this alternative would not reduce overall impacts compared to the proposed General
Plan Update,and it would not reduce any of the identified significant impacts to a less than significant
level.
Finding
This Alternative would reduce the amount of residents exposed to noise and air pollutants along transit
corridors,but could divert noise and air pollutants to other parts of the City and may require upgrading
and installing city facilities (water/sewer lines, roads) in other parts of the City. As a result, specific
economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment
opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible this project alternative for the reasons
identified in the FEIR.
Environmentally Superior Alternative
CEQA requires a lead agency to identify the "environmentally superior alternative" to the proposed
project. Because the No Project Alternative (implementation of the 2010 General Plan) would result
in an overall reduction in the level of impacts identified for the proposed General Plan Update,the No
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Project Alternative has been identified as "environmentally superior" to the proposed project.
However, in cases where the "No Project Alternative" is environmentally superior to the proposed
project,the environmentally superior development alternative must be identified.
The Proposed Project has been identified as the environmentally superior alternative because this
alternative would have fewer impacts related to air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, public
services, and vehicle miles travelled,while achieving the benefits of the project objectives.
I. Statement of Overriding Considerations
CEQA requires decision makers to balance the benefits of the proposed project against its
unavoidable environmental risks when determining whether to approve the project. If the benefits of
the project outweigh the unavoidable adverse effects, those effects may be considered "acceptable"
(State CEQA Guidelines § 15093[a]). CEQA requires the agency to support, in writing, the specific
reasons for considering a project acceptable when significant impacts are infeasible to mitigate. Such
reasons must be based on substantial evidence in the FEIR or elsewhere in the administrative record
(State CEQA Guidelines § 15093 [b]). The agency's statement is referred to as a Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
The following provides a description of the project's significant and unavoidable adverse impact
and the justification for adopting a statement of overriding considerations.
C. SIGNIFICANT AND UNAVOIDABLE IMPACTS
Although most potential project impacts have been substantially avoided or reduced with standard
conditions of approval, as described above, there remains 15 project impacts for which complete
mitigation is not feasible. The DEIR identified the following significant unavoidable adverse impacts
of the project,which would continue to be applicable upon implementation of the proposed project:
Aesthetics
■ Cumulative impacts. As there are no feasible mitigation measures to reduce cumulative impacts
to visual character and lighting in the City, SOl, and surrounding areas, impacts would be
significant and unavoidable.
Agriculture and Forestry Resources
■ Impact 5.2-1: As the proposed project would result in the eventual development of conventional
agriculture, and no lands designated as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, and Farmland of
Statewide Importance would be preserved,impacts would be significant and unavoidable.
Air Quality
■ Impact 5.3-2: Due to the nonattainment status of the SoCAB for ozone, PMJo, and PM?.;,
construction activities associated with implementation of the General Plan Update may result in
adverse air quality impacts. Because project-specific details are unknown at this time, impacts
would be significant and unavoidable.
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■ Impact 5.3-3: While there are policies in the General Plan Update that would reduce criteria air
pollutant and precursor emissions,it is unknown if emission levels from future development would
be reduced below the South Coast AQMD thresholds. Because the SoCAB is in nonattainment
for California and National AAQS for ozone and PMas and for California AAQS for PMui,future
development under the General Plan Update could contribute to the existing nonattainment status,
and impacts are significant and unavoidable
■ Impact 5.3-5:As it cannot be guaranteed that emissions of TACs and associated health risk would
be reduced to an acceptable level for individual projects, impacts are significant and
unavoidable.
Biological Resources
■ Impact 5.4-1: Although most of the future growth is anticipated to occur in focus areas that are
currently developed and are surrounded by existing development and unlikely to provide high
quality habitat, the impact on sensitive plant and animal species is considered significant and
unavoidable.
Cultural Resources
■ Impact 5.5-1: Some historic properties may be significantly affected by implementation of the
General Plan Update which would result in significant and unavoidable impacts.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
■ Impact 5.8-4: Because the City, through implementation of the General Plan Update and the
CAP, would not achieve its 2040 emissions target (Executive Orders B-30-15 and S-3-05) and
would not achieve the State's carbon neutrality goal by 2045 (Executive Order B-55-18), as such
impacts would be significant and unavoidable.
Mineral Resources
■ Cumulative Impacts: The proposed project would increase the demand or aggregate resources,
and therefore the loss of additional mineral resources due to buildout of the City, although not
locally significant, would cumulatively impact related loss of known mineral resources; impacts
would be significant and unavoidable.
Noise
■ Impact 5.13-1: Because individual construction activities and noise exposure are unknown, it is
possible that noise standards may not be met, and therefore, impacts would be significant and
unavoidable.
■ Impact 5.13-2: As there may be cases where noise reduction measures are either infeasible or
inadequate for reducing traffic noise,impacts would be significant and unavoidable.
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■ Impact 5.13-4: Exposing new sensitive land uses to noise levels in excess of the noise
compatibility standards could occur if noise reduction measures are either infeasible or inadequate,
impacts would be significant and unavoidable.
■ Impact 5.13-5: Because exact rail locations and technologies,including specific receptor type and
proximity to transit is unknown,it cannot be determined whether new development would achieve
acceptable vibration levels in all locations,and impacts would be significant and unavoidable.
Transportation
■ Impact 5.17-2:Due to the uncertainty related to future fuel prices,driving habits of residents,and
future legislative policy, which could influence VMT production, impacts are considered
significant and unavoidable.
Wildfire
■ Cumulative Impacts: When combined with past and future development in the adjacent cities
and unincorporated County area, the project's contribution to the cumulative impact would be
cumulatively considerable, and therefore, significant and unavoidable
D. PROJECT BENEFITS IN SUPPORT OF THE STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS
The following section describes the benefits of the proposed project that outweigh the project's
unavoidable adverse effects and provides specific reasons for considering the project acceptable even
though the DEIR has indicated that there will be 15 significant project impacts. Accordingly, this
Statement of Overriding Considerations regarding potentially significant adverse environmental
impacts resulting from the proposed project,as set forth below,has been prepared.Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines §15093(c),the Statement of Overriding Considerations will be included in the record of the
project approval and will also be noted in the Notice of Determination. Each of the benefits identified
below provides a separate and independent basis for overriding the significant environmental effects
of the proposed project.
Having reduced the potential effects of the proposed project through all feasible standard conditions
of approval, General Plan Update policies, and applicable regulations, as described previously herein,
and balancing the benefits of the proposed project against its potential unavoidable adverse impacts
on Aesthetics (cumulative impacts),agriculture and forestry resources,air quality,biological resources,
cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, mineral resources (cumulative impacts), noise,
transportation, and wildfire (cumulative impacts) if the standard conditions of approval for these
impacts cannot be implemented, the City finds that the following legal requirements and benefits of
the proposed project individually and collectively outweigh the potentially significant unavoidable
adverse impacts for the following reasons:
1. Implements the Objectives Established for the Proposed Project
The proposed project would provide goals and policies that would facilitate and achieve the project
objectives:
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1. Provide a human-scaled design, with buildings and outdoor spaces oriented towards people
connected by safe and comfortable streets, pathways, and trails that provide equitable access
for all.
2. Focus transformative growth along major corridors and allowing incremental change in the
neighborhoods.
3. Increase jobs in the City to encourage more residents to work locally and reduce commuting
out of the City to work.
4. Maintain and enhance conservation areas.
5. Create vibrant activity nodes and a"real downtown"with one or several major activity centers,
with varied cultural opportunities and public art providing areas for social, civic, and
commercial activity.
2. Provides an Increase in Housing to Meet the City's Regional Housing Needs
The proposed project would introduce 25,685 housing units in the City and SOL To make meaningful
reforms to the housing crisis in California, the State Department of Housing and Community
Development(HCD) recently declared that cities and counties in Southern California will have to plan
for the construction of 1.3 million new homes in the next decade.The Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) will distribute the increased targets to jurisdictions based on factors such as
jobs,households,and affordability. For cities and counties that do not perform,the state can withhold
state transportation revenue generated from Senate Bill 1 (2017).The Housing Element of the General
Plan Update includes several policies to support a variety of housing types and densities to
accommodate residents in the City.
3. Consistency with the Regional Goals in the Connect SoCal
On September 3,2020,SCAG adopted the SoCa12020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable
Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) that replaces the 2016-2040 RTP/SCS. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS
identifies goals to encourage regional economic prosperity, improve mobility for people and goods,
enhance resiliency of transportation,increase travel choices,reduce greenhouse gas emissions,support
healthy communities, adapt to climate change, leverage new transportation technology, encourage
development of diverse housing types,and conserve natural and agricultural lands.
The proposed project provides goals and policies that would be consistent with the goals of the
RTP/SCS.For instance,the General Plan Update would address economic growth in the City and SOI
by supporting job creation and reducing jobs-housing imbalance; improve mobility by proposing
vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation systems; and would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
reducing VMT due to the mix of uses permitted in the General Plan Update.
4. Promotes the City's Economic Vision
The General Plan Update supports the City's economic vision by including economic strategies that
reflect the changing condition and promote fiscal sustainability. Policies from the Land Use and
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Community Character Element of the proposed General Plan that support the City's fiscal
sustainability and economic vision include:
■ LC-3.1 Community Value. Actively manage growth and investments in the community to
maximize the value of new development, seeking value-per-acre outcomes of up to six times
higher.
■ LC-3.2 Community Benefit. Require a community benefit and economic analysis for large
projects that abut existing neighborhoods or for any project at the maximum density,with a focus
on resolving physical,economic,and aesthetic impacts.
■ LC-3.3 Community Amenities. Balance the impacts of new development, density, and
urbanization through the provision of a high-level of neighborhood and community amenities
and design features.
■ LC-3.4 Institutional Land Uses. Site new institutional land uses based on all forms of access
available to the service population. Satellite offices that are disbursed in the community may be
necessary to ensure equitable access.
■ LC-3.5 Efficient Growth.Manage growth in a manner that is fiscally sustainable,paced with the
availability of infrastructure,and protects and/or enhances community value. Discourage growth
and development that will impact the City's ability to sustainably maintain infrastructure and
services.
■ LC-3.6 Diverse Economy. Guide development and public investments to maintain a fiscally_
sound city with a diverse and sustainable tax base.
■ LC-3.7 Developing Our Economy. Actively promote and encourage opportunities for local
economic development, education, housing, locally hiring, internships and employment from
cradle to career so as to increase resident retention, improve and grow a strong local economy,
achieve a positive jobs-housing match; retain critical educational resources and human capital,
reduce regional commuting,gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and ensure equitable
opportunities for all residents of the City and region to thrive.
■ LC-3.8 Jobs-housing match. Encourage new employment generating uses and businesses that
improve the jobs-housing match in the city.
■ LC-3.9 Infrastructure Funding. Actively investigate and support new funding mechanisms that
enable the Cite to maintain services and infrastructure. Discourage the formation of bonded
Community Facilities Districts unless there are compelling and substantial wide-spread community
benefits.
■ LC-3.10 Economic Synergy. Encourage businesses and development that will support and/or
enhance the operations of existing businesses when complimentary to the General Plan Vision
while discouraging new development and businesses that will have detrimental impacts to existing
businesses and development.
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5. Complies with Current Legislations
AB 1358—California Complete Streets Acts (2008)
The General Plan Update contains policies that help the City implement AB 1358, the California
Complete Streets Act,including:
■ LC-5.1. Improved Street Network. Systematically extend and complete a network of complete
streets to ensure a high-level of multi-modal connectivity within and between adjacent
Neighborhoods, Centers,and Districts. Plan and implement targeted improvements to the quality
and number of pedestrian and bicycle routes within the street and trail network, prioritizing
connections to schools,parks,and neighborhood activity centers.
■ MA-2.1 Complete Streets. Require that new roadways include provisions for complete streets,
balancing the needs of all users of all ages and capabilities.
■ MA-2.2 New Streets. To achieve the vision for transportation and mobility in the city, the final
design, location, and alignment of streets shall provide levels of access, connectivity, and
circulation consistent with the conceptual layouts shown in this Mobility and Access Chapter.
■ MA-2.3 Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs to maximize
efficiency and safety-in the city. Use traffic calming tools to assist in implementing complete street
principles. Possible tools include roundabouts, curb extensions, high visibility crosswalks, and
separated bicycle infrastructure.
■ MA-2.4 Street Connectivity. Require connectivity and accessibility to a mix of land uses that
meets residents'daily needs within walking distance.
■ MA-2.5 Street Vacations. Prioritize pedestrian and utility connectivity over street vacations.
■ MA-2.6 Context. Ensure that complete streets applications integrate the neighborhood and
community identity into the street design.This can include special provisions for pedestrians and
bicycles.
■ MA-2.9 High-Quality Pedestrian Environment. Enhance sidewalks to create a high-quality
pedestrian environment, including wider sidewalks, improved pedestrian crossings, buffers
between sidewalks and moving traffic, pedestrian lighting, wayfinding signage, shade trees,
increased availability of benches,end of cul-de-sac access,etc.
■ MA-2.10 Block Pattern. Require development projects to arrange streets in an interconnected
block pattern, so that pedestrians, bicv_clists, and drivers are not forced onto arterial streets for
inter- or intea- neighborhood travel.
SB 1000— Environmental Justice (2016)
Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), Planning for Healthy Communities Act, mandate that cities adopt an
environmental justice (EJ) element or integrate EJ policies, objectives, and goals into other elements
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in their general plans. Table WT-3 in Volume 4 of the General Plan Update includes equity and
environmental justice action items such as continue to update the"Improve the Healthy Communities"
program and identifying resources for existing sensitive receptors experiencing adverse air quality
issues.
SB 1241 —Safety Element Fire Hazard Impacts (2012)
California Government Code § 65302 requires that safety elements be revised periodically to address
wildfire risks in accordance with regulations and guidance promulgated by the Board of Forestry and
Fire Protection.The Safety Element of the General Plan Update includes goals and policies pertaining
to emergency preparedness and programming, and fire personnel and facilities within the City, and
reducing fire hazards:
■ S-1.1 City Staff Readiness. Ensure City staff and departments demonstrate a readiness to
respond to emergency incidents and events.
■ S-1.2 Culture of Preparedness. Promote a culture of preparedness for businesses and residents
that empowers them to increase their resilience to hazard related events and a changing climate.
■ S-1.3 Evacuation Capacity. Require new developments,redevelopments,and major remodels to
enhance the City's evacuation network and facilities and comply with the City's Evacuation
Assessment.
■ S-1.4 WUIFA Access Points. Require all new developments and redevelopments within the
WUIFA to provide a minimum of two points of access by means of public roads that can be used
for emergency vehicle response and evacuation purposes.
■ S-1.5 Enhanced Circulation. In areas of the city with limited access routes and circulation
challenges, require additional roads and improvements to ensure adequate emergency vehicle
response and evacuation.
■ S-1.6 Evacuation Road Widths. Require any roads used for evacuation purposes to provide at
least 26 feet of unobstructed pavement width.
■ S-1.7 Maintenance of Plans. Maintain and regularly update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan (LHMP) as an integrated component of the General Plan, in coordination with the
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWTP), the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), the
Evacuation Plan, and Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) compliant disaster
plans to maintain eligibility for grant funding.
■ S-1.8 Regional Coordination. Ensure regional coordination continues with neighboring
jurisdictions,County,State,and Federal agencies on emergency management and risk
■ reduction planning and activities.
■ S-1.9 Mutual Aid. Ensure mutual aid agreements with Federal, State, local agencies, and the
private sector establish responsibility boundaries, joint response services, and multi-alarm and
station coverage capabilities.
■ S-3.1 Fire Risk Reduction. Apply all state and local codes and regulations (fire safe design,
adherence to Standard 49-1) to new development,redevelopment,and major remodels in the
■ W'UIFA.
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■ S-3.2 Fire Protection Plans. All new development, redevelopment, and major remodels in the
WUIFtk will require the preparation of Fire Protection Plans (FPPs) to reduce fire threat, in
accordance with Fire District policies and procedures.
■ S-3.3 Vegetation Management. Owners of properties and public/private roads within and
adjacent to the WUIFA are required to conduct brush clearance and fuel modification to reduce
fire ignition potential and spread.
■ S-3.4 Buffer Zones. Require development projects to incorporate buffer zones as deemed
necessary by the City's Fire Marshal for fire safety and fuel modification.
■ S-3.5 Water Supply.All developments will meet fire flow requirements identified in the Fire Code.
■ S-3.6 Coordination with Agencies. Coordinate with State, regional, and local agencies and
service providers on fire risk reduction planning and activities.
■ S-3.7 Wildfire Awareness. Assist residents and property owners with being better informed on
fire hazards and risk reduction activities in the WUIFA.
■ S-3.8 New Essential Facilities (WUIFA). Prohibit the siting of new essential public facilities
(including, but not limited to, hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, emergency
command centers, and emergency communications facilities) within the WUIFA, unless
appropriate construction methods or strategies are incorporated to minimize impacts.
SB 379—Climate Resiliency and Vulnerability(2015)
In order to comply with Government Code Section 65302(g)(4), a climate change vulnerability
assessment, adaptation plan to address these vulnerabilities, and a comprehensive hazard mitigation
and emergency response strategy are needed. The Resource Conservation Element provides climate
change policies:
■ RC-6.1 Climate Action Plan.Maintain and implement a Climate Action Plan(CAP)that provides
best management practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
■ RC-6.2 Renewable Energy. Encourage renewable energy installations and facilitate green
technology and business.
■ RC-6.3 Reduce Energy Consumption. Encourage a reduction in community-wide energy
consumption.
■ RC-6.4 Urban Forest.Protect the city's healthy trees and plant new ones to provide shade,carbon
sequestration,and purify the air.
■ RC-6.5 GHG Reduction Goal. Reduce emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 and
achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
■ RC-6.6 Co-Benefits. Prioritize the development and implementation of GHG reduction
measures that also achieve economic, health, social, environmental, and other co-benefits for the
City and its residents and businesses.
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■ RC-6.7 Structural Equity. Encourage GHG reduction and climate adaptation measures such as
trail completion,equipment upgrade, sidewalk connectivity,tree planting, and buffers be included
in the City's Capital Improvement Program(CIP) to improve areas of the city where these features
are lacking.
■ RC-6.8 Reduce Vehicle Trips. Require Transportation Demand Management(TDM) strategies,
such as employer provided transit pass/parking credit, bicycle parking, bike lockers, highspeed
communications infrastructure for telecommuting, and carpooling incentives, for large office,
commercial,and industrial uses.
■ RC-6.9 Access. Require pedestrian, vehicle, and transit connectivity of streets, trails, and
sidewalks,as well as between complementary adjacent land uses.
■ RC-6.10 Green Building. Encourage the construction of buildings that are certified Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED)or equivalent,emphasizing technologies that reduce
GHG emissions.
■ RC-6.11 Climate-Appropriate Building Types. Encourage alternative building types that are
more sensitive to and designed for passive heating and cooling within the and environment found
in Rancho Cucamonga.
■ RC-6.12 Reduced Water Supplies. When reviewing development proposals, consider the
possibility of constrained future water supplies and require enhanced water conservation measures.
■ RC-6.13 Designing for Warming Temperatures. When reviewing development proposals,
encourage applicants and designers to consider warming temperatures in the design of cooling
systems.
■ RC-6.14 Designing for Changing Precipitation Patterns. When reviewing development
proposals, encourage applicants to consider stormwater control strategies and systems for
sensitivity to changes in precipitation regimes and consider adjusting those strategies to
accommodate future precipitation regimes.
■ RC-6.15 Heat Island Reductions. Require heat island reduction strategies in new developments
such as light-colored paving,permeable paving,right-sized parking requirements,vegetative cover
and planting, substantial tree canopy coverage,and south and west side tree planting.
■ RC-6.16 Public Realm Shading. Strive to improve shading in public spaces, such as bus stops,
sidewalks and public parks and plazas, through the use of trees, shelters, awnings,gazebos, fabric
shading and other creative cooling strategies.
■ RC-6.17 Offsite GHG Mitigation. Allow the use of creative mitigation efforts such as offsite
mitigation and in lieu fee programs as mechanisms for reducing project-specific GHG emissions.
■ RC-6.18 Water Sources with Low GHG Emissions.Encourage local and regional water utilities
to obtain water from sources with low or no GHG emissions.
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SB 32—Global Warming Solutions Act(2016)
As part of the General Plan Update, the City of Rancho Cucamonga proposes to update its Climate
Action Plan (CAP) which covers greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and emissions reductions in the
City.The GHG reduction measures of the CAP allow the City to continue reductions consistent with
the State's interim emissions reduction goal of lowering.The CAP includes the following goals:
■ Goal 1: Zero Emissions and Clean Fuels.A community that uses zero emission vehicles and clean
vehicles to move people and goods.
■ Goal 2:Efficient and Carbon Free Buildings.An existing building stock that is energy efficient and
net zero carbon.
■ Goal 3:Green Building.Development practices that demonstrate high environmental performance
through decarbonization,sustainable design,and zero net carbon buildings.
■ Goal 4: Sustainable City-Facilities. City-facilities that achieve high levels of sustainable design.
■ Goal 5: Zero Emission Electricity A city powered by carbon free electricity.
■ Goal 6:Thriving Urban Forests.A community with significant urban forestry resources.
■ Goal 7: Local Food. A community with locally grown and affordable food.
■ Goal 8:Water Conservation.A community that conserves and recycles water.
■ Goal 9: Efficient Wastewater Management. A city that generates minimal wastewater through
sustainable treatment and reuse.
■ Goal 10: Zero-Waste. A community that produces minimal solid waste.
■ Goal 11:Regional Mobility Hub. A multimodal transportation hub that connects regional and local
destinations through a symbiotic relationship with regional partners.
■ Goal 12: Active Transportation. A first-class pedestrian and bicycle network that fosters safe and
connected access to non-motorized travel and recreation.
■ Goal 13: Sustainable Transportation. A transportation network that adapts to changing mobility
needs while preserving sustainable community values.
6. Other Considerations
There are unavoidable, significant impacts in 10 categories: Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry
Resources,Air Quality,Biological Resources,Cultural Resources,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Mineral
Resources,Noise,Transportation,and Wildfire.
■ If the City does not update the General Plan,there would still be significant impacts relating to air
quality, GHG emissions, and noise. Even without any growth in the City, which is not a realistic
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scenario, the significant impacts relating to air quality and GHG emissions will occur simply due
to regional growth.
■ Impacts relating to construction noise are temporary in nature.
E. Conclusion
The City Council of Rancho Cucamonga has balanced the project's benefits against the significant
unavoidable impact.The City Council finds that the proposed project's benefits,which aim to enhance
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and comply with current legislation, especially housing legislation,
outweigh the project's significant unavoidable impacts, and these impacts, therefore, are considered
acceptable in the light of the project's benefits. The City Council finds that each of the benefits
described above is an overriding consideration, independent of the other benefits, that warrants
approval of the project notwithstanding the project's significant unavoidable impact.
V. FINDINGS ON RESPONSES TO COMMENTS ON THE DEIR AND REVISIONS
TO THE FEIR
The Final EIR contains response to comments,revisions,clarifications,the mitigation monitoring and
reporting program, and corrections to the DEIR. The focus of the response to comments is on the
disposition of significant environmental issues as raised in the comments,as specified by State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088(b).The Cite provided written responses to each comment made by a public
agency,as set forth in Section 2 of the FEIR,pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088(b).
City staff has reviewed this material and determined that none of this material constitutes the type of
significant new information that requires recirculation of the DEIR for further public comment under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5. None of this new material indicates that the project will result in
a significant new environmental impact not previously disclosed in the DEIR. Additionally, none of
this material indicates that there would be a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified
environmental impact that will not be reduced to less than significant, or that there would be any of
the other circumstances requiring recirculation described in Section 15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................1
1.1 PURPOSE OF MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM............................1
1.2 PROJECT LOCATION.......................................................................................................................................1
1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................2
1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS........................................................................................................................2
2. MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................5
2.1 CATEGORIZED 'MITIGATION MEASURES/MATRIX.........................................................................5
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1.1 PURPOSE OF MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program(MMRP)has been developed to provide a vehicle by which
to monitor mitigation measures and conditions of approval outlined in the Draft Environmental Impact Report
(DEIR), State Clearinghouse No. 2021050261. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been
prepared in conformance with Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code and Rancho Cucamonga
Monitoring Requirements. Section 21081.6 states:
(a) When making findings required by paragraph (1) of subdivision(a) of Section 21081 or when
adopting a mitigated negative declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of
Section 21080,the following requirements shall apply:
(1) The public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes made
to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid
significant effects on the environment. The reporting or monitoring program shall be
designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. For those changes which
have been required or incorporated into the project at the request of a responsible agency
or a public agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project,
that agency shall,if so requested by the lead or responsible agency,prepare and submit a
proposed reporting or monitoring program.
(2) The lead agency shall specify the location and custodian of the documents or other
material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which its decision is based.
1.2 PROJECT LOCATION
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is in the Inland Empire in southwestern San Bernardino County, California.
The City is surrounded by developed municipalities to the west,south,and east including the cities of Upland,
Ontario, and Fontana and a large area of rural unincorporated San Bernardino County to the north and east.
The northernmost portion of the City's Sphere of Influence (SOI) is adjacent to the San Bernardino National
Forest. Interstate and regional access to the City is provided by Interstate 15 (I-15), which runs in a general
north-south direction and bisects the eastern portion of the City, and by State Route 210 (SR-210), an east-
west freeway that runs through the center of the City. The 1-10 freeway also provides regional access and is
located approximately 0.75-mile south of the City boundary.
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1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is an update of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's General Plan.The General Plan is a state-required
legal document that provides guidance to decision-makers regarding the allocation of resources and
determining the future physical form and character of development in the City and its SOI. It is the official
statement of the City regarding the extent and types of development needed to achieve the community's
physical, economic, social, and environmental goals. Although the General Plan is composed of individual
chapters that individually address a specific area of concern,the General Plan embodies a comprehensive and
integrated planning approach for the jurisdiction.
The project includes the following elements that address all the required topics in state law:
■ Land Use and Community Character
■ Focus Areas
■ Open Space
■ Mobility and Access
■ Housing
■ Public Facilities and Services
■ Resource Conservation
■ Safety
■ Noise
The General Plan Update would result in an increase of 25,685 dwelling units, 57,566 residents, 6,802 square
feet of retail/commercial space, 3,533 square feet of office space, and a reduction of 2,055 square feet of
industrial/flex space, compared to existing conditions.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is also proposing to update the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP
identifies greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures that allow the City to continue reductions consistent with
the State's interim emissions reduction goal of lowering emissions.
1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1.4.1 Impacts Considered No Impact or Less Than Significant
The FIR identified various thresholds from the CEQA Guidelines among a number of environmental
categories that would not significantly impact the proposed project as identified in Chapter 5, Ent-irmnzental
Analysis,and therefore,did not require mitigation.Impacts to the following environmental resources were found
to be less than significant or no impact:
■ Aesthetics ■ Population,Housing, and Employment
■ Energy ■ Public Services
■ Geology and Soil ■ Recreation
■ Hazards and Hazardous Materials ■ Tribal Cultural Resources
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■ Hydrology and Water Quality ■ Utilities and Service Systems
■ Land Use and Planning ■ Wildlife
■ Mineral Resources
1.4.2 Unavoidable Significant Adverse Impacts
The following impacts would remain significant and unavoidable after implementation of standard conditions
of approval,as identified in the EIR:
■ Aesthetics (cumulative impacts only)
■ Agriculture and Forestry Resources
■ Air Quality
■ Biological Resources
■ Cultural Resources
■ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
■ Mineral Resources (cumulative impacts only)
■ Noise
■ Transportation
■ Wildfire (cumulative impacts only)
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2.1 CATEGORIZED MITIGATION MEASUREWMATRIX
Standard conditions of approval, and General Plan policies have been categorized in matrix format, as shown
in Table 1,Mitigation Monitoring Requirements. The matrix identifies the environmental factor, specific standard
conditions of approval and General Plan policies, schedule, and responsible monitor. The mitigation matrix
will serve as the basis for scheduling the implementation of, and compliance with, all standard conditions of
approval and General Plan policies.
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As a result of public and staff review of the Draft EIR,a single mitigation measure has been added to the Draft EIR.The mitigation measure will be as follows:
MM-1 The City shall apply all applicable standard conditions of approval to City of Rancho Cucamonga At the time future City of Rancho
future development within the City. Community Development development is proposed Cucamonga Development
Department Department
AESTHETICS
Standard Conditions of Approval
5.1-1:A detailed on-site lighting plan,including a photometric diagram,shall be Future Project Applicant Prior to issuance of building City of Rancho
submitted by project applicants and reviewed and approved by the Planning permits Cucamonga Community
Director and Police Department prior to the issuance of building permits.Such Development Department,
plan shall indicate style,illumination,location,height,and method of shielding so Rancho Cucamonga
as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. Police Department
5.1-2:Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming Future Project Applicant Concurrently with the City of Rancho
that each lot or dwelling unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across recordation of the final map Cucamonga Community
adjacent lots or units for use of a solar energy system.The easements may be or issuance of permits, Development Department
contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for the subdivision which shall be whichever comes first
recorded concurrently with the recordation of the final map or issuance of
permits,whichever comes first.The easements shall prohibit the casting of
shadows by vegetation,structures,fixtures,or any other object,except for utility
wires and similar objects,pursuant to Development Code Section 17.08.060-G-
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Applicable General Plan Policies
LC-1.2: Quality of Place.Ensure that new infill development is compatible
with the existing, historic, and envisioned future character and scale of each
neighborhood.
LC-1.3: Quality of Public Space. Require that new developments
incorporate the adjacent street and open space network into their design to soften
the transition between private and public realm and creating a greener more -
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LC-1.5:Master Planning.When planning a site,there must be meaningful efforts
to master plan the site so as to ensure a well-structured network and block pattern
with sufficient access and connectivity to achieve the placemaking goals of this
General Plan.
LC-1.8:Public Art.Require new construction to participate in the acquisition and
installation of public art in accordance with the City Public Arts Program.
LC-1.11:Compatible Development.Allow flexibility in density and intensity to
address specific site conditions and ensure compatibility of new development with
adjacent context.
LC-1.12: Adaptive Reuse. Support the adaptive reuse of historic properties
consistent with neighborhood character.
C-1.14:Street Amenities and Lighting.Modify pedestrian and street amenities,
lighting styles, and intensities to be compatible with the character of the
surrounding neighborhoods.
LC-2.1:Building Orientation.Require that buildings be sited near the street and
organized with the more active functions—entries,lobbies,bike parking,offices,
employee break rooms,and outdoor lunch areas—facing toward and prominently
visible from the street and visitor parking areas.
LC-2.2:Active Frontages.Require new development abutting streets and other
public spaces to face the public realm with attractive building facades and entries
to encourage walking, biking, and public transit as primary—not"alternative"—
mobility modes.
LC-2.4: Tree planting. Require the planting of trees that shade the sidewalks,
buffer pedestrians from traffic,define the public spaces of streets,and moderate
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high temperatures and wind speeds throughout the city.
LC-2.5:Gradual Transitions.Where adjacent to existing and planned residential
housing, require that new development of a larger form or intensity transition
gradually to complement the adjacent residential uses.
LC-2.6: Commercial Requirements. Require development projects in non-
residential and mixed-use areas to provide for enhanced pedestrian activity
through the following techniques:
• Require that the ground floor of buildings where retail uses are allowed have
a minimum 15 feet floor-to-floor height.
• Require that the ground floor of the building occupy the majority of the lot's
frontage,with exceptions for vehicular access where necessary.
• Require that most of the linear ground floor retail frontage (where such
occurs)be visually and physically"open"to the street,incorporating windows
and other design treatments to create an engaging street frontage.
• Minimize vehicle movements across the sidewalk.
• Allow for and encourage the development of outdoor plazas and dining
areas.
LC-2.7:Shared Parking.Encourage structured and shared parking solutions that
ensure that parking lots do not dominate street frontages and are screened from
public views whenever possible.
LC-2.8: Landscaping.Require development projects to incorporate high quality
landscaping to extend and enhance the green space network of the city.
LC-4.1: Neighborhood Preservation. Preserve and enhance the character of
existing residential neighborhoods.
LC-4.3:Complete Neighborhoods.Strive to ensure that all new neighborhoods,
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and infill development within or adjacent to existing neighborhoods,are complete
and well structured such that the physical layout and land use mix promote
walking to services,biking,and transit use and have the following characteristics.
Be organized into human-scale, walkable blocks, with a high level of
connectivity for pedestrians,bicycles,and vehicles.
Be organized in relation to one or more focal activity centers,such as a park,
school,civic building,or neighborhood retail,such that most homes are no
further than one-quarter mile.
Require development patterns such that 60 percent of dwelling units are
within one-half mile walking distance to neighborhood goods and services,
such as markets,cafes, restaurants,churches,dry cleaners, laundromats,
farmers markets,banks,hair care,pharmacies,and similar uses.
o access to goods and services within a safe,comfortable walking distance.
• Provide as wide a diversity of housing styles and types as possible,
appropriate to the existing neighborhood context.
Provide homes with entries and windows facing the street,with driveways
and garages generally deemphasized in the streetscape composition.
LC-4.6: Block Length.Require new neighborhoods to be designed with blocks
no longer than 600 feet nor a perimeter exceeding 1,800 feet.Exceptions can be
made if mid-block pedestrian and bicycle connections are provided, or if the
neighborhood is on the edge of town and is intended to have a rural or semi-rural
design character.
LC-4.10: Neighborhood Transitions. Require that new neighborhoods provide
appropriate transitions in scale, building type, and density between different
General Plan designations,place types,and community planning areas.
LC-4.11:Conventional Suburban Neighborhood Design.Discourage the
construction of new residential neighborhoods that are characterized by sound
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wall frontages on any streets,discontinuous cul-de-sac street patterns,long
block lengths,single building and housing types,and lack of walking or biking
access to parks,schools,goods,and services.
LC-4.12: Neighborhood Edges. Encourage neighborhood edges along street
corridors to be characterized by active frontages, whether single-family or
multifamily residential, or ground-floor, neighborhood-service non-residential
uses. Where this is not possible due to existing development patterns or
envisioned streetscape character,neighborhood edges shall be designed based
on the following policies:
• Strongly discourage the construction of new gated communities except in
semi-rural neighborhoods.
• Allow the use of sound walls to buffer new neighborhoods from existing
sources of noise pollution such as railroads and limited access roadways.
• Prohibit the use of sound walls to buffer residential areas from arterial or
collector streets. Instead design approaches such as building setbacks,
landscaping and other techniques shall be used.
• In the case where sound walls might be acceptable,require pedestrian access
points to improve access from the neighborhoods to nearby commercial,
educational,and recreational amenities;activity centers;and transit stops.
• Discourage the use of signs to distinguish one residential project from another.
Strive for neighborhoods to blend seamlessly into one another. If provided,
gateways should be landmarks and urban design focal points, not
advertisements for home builders.
LC-5.5: Foothill Boulevard as a Gateway. Transform the ends of Foothill
Boulevard near the city boundary to a unique gateway environment through street
improvements and coordinated infill development along both sides of Foothill
Boulevard.
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LC-7.3:Campus Design.Encourage employment areas to be developed like a
college campus, with buildings oriented toward an internal roadway, buffer
landscaping along the perimeter, and ample opportunities for paths and trails
connecting to the City system as well as relaxation areas for employees.
LC-7.6: Loading Docks. Require that parking lots, loading docks, outdoor
storage,and processing be located behind or beside buildings,not in front,and
be screened from public views.
OS-1.4:Design Character and Public Art.Require neighborhood parks,greens,
and playgrounds to be designed as an integral element of their planning
community,reflecting the design character,art,and culture of that neighborhood,
center,or district.
OS-2.8: Art and Education. Require public art, education, and recreation
features on trails,where appropriate.
MA-2.5: Context. Ensure that complete streets applications integrate the
neighborhood and community identity into the street design. This can include
special provisions for pedestrians and bicycles.
RC-1.1:View Corridors.Protect and preserve existing signature public views of
the mountains and the valleys along roadways,open space corridors,and at other
key locations.
RC-1.2:Orient toward View Corridors.Encourage new development to orient
views toward view corridors,valley,and mountains.
C-1.3:Transfer of Development Rights.Allow the transfer of development rights
from conservation areas to select development areas throughout the city and
sphere of influence to protect hillsides,natural resources,and views and to avoid
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hazards and further the City's conservation goals.
RC-1.4: Dark Sky. Limit light pollution from outdoor sources, especially in the
rural,neighborhood,hillside,and open spaces to maintain darkness for night sky
viewing.
RC-1.5: Transit Corridor Views. Require that new development along major
transit routes and travel corridors include 360'project design and landscape or
design screening of outdoor activity and storage,including views from the transit
routes and travel corridors.
RC-1.6: Hillside Grading. Grading of hillsides shall be minimized, following
natural landform to the maximum extent possible. Retaining walls shall be
discouraged and,if necessary,screened from view.
AIR QUALITY
Standard Conditions of Approval
5.3-1:The City shall ensure that discretionary development will incorporate best Future Project Applicant Prior to project approval City of Rancho
management practices (BMPs) to reduce emissions to be less than applicable Cucamonga Community
thresholds.These BMPs include but are not limited to the most recent South Coast Development Department
AQMD recommendations for construction BMPs(per South Coast AQMD's CEQA
Air Quality Handbook,South Coast AQMD's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Plan for the 2016 AQMP,and SCAG's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
for the 2020-2045 RTPISCS,or as otherwise identified by South Coast AQMD).
5.3-2:Applicants for future discretionary development projects that would generate Future Project Applicant Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
construction-related emissions that exceed applicable thresholds,will include,but Cucamonga Community
are not limited to,the mitigation measures recommended by South Coast AQMD Development Department
(in its CEQA Air Quality Handbook or otherwise), to the extent feasible and
applicable to the project.The types of measures shall include but are not limited
to: maintaining equipment per manufacturer specifications; lengthening
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construction duration to minimize number of vehicle and equipment operating at
the same time;requiring use of construction equipment rated by the EPA as having
Tier 3(model year 2006 or newer)or Tier 4(model year 2008 or newer)emissions
limits,applicable for engines between 50 and 750 horsepower;and using electric-
powered or other alternative-fueled equipment in place of diesel-powered
equipment(whenever feasible).Tier 3 equipment can achieve average emissions
reductions of 57 percent for M, 84 percent for VOC, and 50 percent for
particulate matter compared to Tier 1 equipment.Tier 4 equipment can achieve
average emissions reductions of 71 percent for NOX,86 percent for VOC,and 96
percent for particulate matter compared to Tier 1 equipment.
5.3-3: The City shall ensure that discretionary development that will generate Future Project Applicant Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
fugitive dust emissions during construction activities will, to the extent feasible, Cucamonga Community
incorporate BMPs that exceed South Coast AQMD's Rule 403 requirements to Development Department
reduce emissions to be less than applicable thresholds.
5.34:Applicants for future discretionary development projects which will generate Future Project Applicant Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
construction-related fugitive dust emissions that exceed applicable thresholds will Cucamonga Community
include, but are not limited to, the mitigation measures recommended by South Development Department
Coast AQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook,to the extent feasible and applicable:
• The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation
operations shall be minimized to prevent excess amounts of dust.
• Pre-grading/excavation activities shall include watering the area to be graded
or excavated before commencement of grading or excavation operations.
Application of watering (preferably reclaimed, if available) should penetrate
sufficiently to minimize fugitive dust during grading activities. This measure
can achieve PM10 reductions of 61 percent through application of water every
three hours to disturbed areas.
• Fugitive dust produced during grading,excavation,and construction activities
shall be controlled by the following activities:
• All trucks shall be required to cover their loads as required by California
Vehicle Section 23114.Covering loads and maintaining a freeboard height of
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12 inches can reduce PM10 emissions by 91 percent.
• All graded and excavated material,exposed soil areas,and active portions of
the construction site,including unpaved on-site roadways,shall be treated to
prevent fugitive dust.Treatment shall include,but not necessarily be limited to,
periodic watering, application of environmentally-safe soil stabilization
materials,and/or roll-compaction as appropriate.Watering shall be done as
often as necessary and reclaimed water shall be used whenever possible.
Application of water every three hours to disturbed areas can reduce PM10
emissions by 61 percent.
• Graded and/or excavated inactive areas of the construction site shall be
monitored at least weekly for dust stabilization. Soil stabilization methods,
such as water and roll-compaction, and environmentally-safe dust control
materials,shall be periodically applied to portions of the construction site that
are inactive for over four days.If no further grading or excavation operations
are planned for the area,the area should be seeded and watered until grass
growth is evident, or periodically treated with environmentally-safe dust
suppressants, to prevent excessive fugitive dust. Replacement of ground
cover in disturbed areas can reduce PM10 emissions by 5 percent.
• Signs shall be posted on-site limiting traffic to 15 miles per hour or less.This
measure can reduce associated PM10 emissions by 57 percent.
• During periods of high winds(i.e.,wind speed sufficient to cause fugitive dust
to impact adjacent properties), all clearing, grading, earth-moving, and
excavation operations shall be curtailed to the degree necessary to prevent
fugitive dust created by on-site activities and operations from being a nuisance
or hazard off-site or on-site. The site superintendent/supervisor shall use
his/her discretion in conjunction with South Coast AQMD when winds are
excessive.
• Adjacent streets and roads shall be swept at least once per day,preferably at
the end of the day,if visible soil material is carried over to adjacent streets and
roads.
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• Personnel involved in grading operations, including contractors and
subcontractors, should be advised to wear respiratory protection in
accordance with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
regulations.
Applicable General Plan Policies
LC-1.1:Complete Places.Ensure that a broad range of recreational,commercial,
education,and civic amenities are nearby and easily accessible to residents and
workers in each neighborhood and each employment district.
LC-1.3:Quality of Public Space.Require that new development incorporate the
adjacent street and open space network into their design to soften the transition
between private and public realm and create a greener, more human-scale
experience.
LC-1.4: Connectivity and Mobility.Work to complete a network of pedestrian-
and bike-friendly streets and trails,designed in concert with adjacent land uses,
using the public realm to provide more access options.
LC-1.9:Infill Development.Enable and encourage infill development with vacant
and underutilized properties through flexible design requirements and potential
incentives.
LC-1.12: Adaptive Reuse. Support the adaptive reuse of historic properties
consistent with neighborhood character.
LC-1.13: Improved Public Realm. Require that new development extend the
"walkable public realm"into previously vacant and/or parking-lot-dominant large
single-use parcels of land.
LC-2.3: Streetscape. Enhance the pedestrian experience through streetscape
improvements such as enhanced street lighting, street trees, and easement
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dedications to increase the widths of the sidewalks,provide side access parking
lanes,and other pedestrian and access amenities.
LC-2.4: Tree Planting. Require the planting of trees that shade the sidewalks,
buffer pedestrians from traffic,define the public spaces of streets,and moderate
high temperatures and wind speeds throughout the city.
LC-2.11: Park-Once.Allow and encourage strategies that enable adjacent uses
and properties to flexibly share parking facilities,so that users can park once and
pursue multiple activities on foot before returning to their car,such as:
Unbundling parking from development.
Considering parking "districts" demonstrating sufficient parking within a
convenient walking distance.
LC-4.2: Connected Neighborhoods. Require that each new increment of
residential development make all possible street, trail, and open space
connections to existing adjoining parcels.
LC-4.3:Complete Neighborhoods.Strive to ensure that all new neighborhoods,
and infill development within or adjacent to existing neighborhoods,are complete
and well structured such that the physical layout and land use mix promote walking
to services,biking and transit use,and have the following characteristics:
Be organized into human-scale, walkable blocks, with a high level of
connectivity for pedestrians,bicycles,and vehicles.
Be organized in relation to one or more focal activity centers,such as a park,
school, civic building, or neighborhood retail, such that most homes are no
further than one-quarter mile.
o Require development patterns such that 60 percent of dwelling units are within
one-half mile walking distance to neighborhood goods and services,such as
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markets, cafes, restaurants, churches, dry cleaners, laundromats, farmers
markets,banks,hair care,pharmacies,and similar uses.
Access to goods and services within a safe,comfortable walking distance.
Provide as wide a diversity of housing styles and types as possible, and
appropriate to the existing neighborhood context.
Provide homes with entries and windows facing the street,with driveways and
garages generally deemphasized in the streetscape composition.
LC-4.8:Solar Orientation.Street,block,and lot layouts should orient a majority
of lots within 20 degrees of a north-south orientation for increased energy
conservation.
LC-4.11: Conventional Suburban Neighborhood Design. Discourage the
construction of new residential neighborhoods that are characterized by sound wall
frontages on any streets, discontinuous cul-de-sac street patterns, long block
lengths,single building and housing types,and lack of walking or biking access to
parks,schools,goods,and services.
LC-5.1: Improved Street Network. Systematically extend and complete a
network of complete streets to ensure a high-level of multi-modal connectivity
within and between adjacent Neighborhoods, Centers and Districts. Plan and
implement targeted improvements to the quality and number of pedestrian and
bicycle routes within the street and trail network, prioritizing connections to
schools,parks,and neighborhood activity centers.
LC-5.2:Connections Between Development Projects.Require the continuation
and connectivity of the street network between adjacent development projects and
discourage the use of cul-de-sacs or other dead-end routes.
LC-5.3: Green Public Realm. Ensure that a significant tree canopy and
landscaping are provided along corridors and linkages between land uses, to
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provide shade and wind protection for pedestrians and bicyclists, and to define
these corridors as the'outdoor living rooms"of the city.
LC-5.4:Multifamily Development.Focus new multifamily housing development
along corridors between commercial nodes and centers and ensure that it is well
connected to adjoining neighborhoods and centers by high-quality walking and
biking routes.
LC-5.6: Foothill Boulevard as a Connector.Transition Foothill Boulevard from
a"divider'to a"connector"that brings the north and south sides together.Ensure
that new development along the Foothill Corridor generates a high-quality
pedestrian-and transit-oriented environment and a concentration of commercial
and civic amenities and community gathering places for residents from all parts of
the city.
LC-6.1:Diverse Centers.Encourage the development of neighborhood-serving,
community-serving,and city-serving centers that address the full range community
needs and market sectors.
LC-6.3: Evolving Centers. Encourage the improvement of existing commercial
centers to provide more active, human-scale environments and community
gathering places,including the potential for infill housing and office use.
LC-6.4: Access to Transit. Encourage the development of commercial and
mixed-use centers that are located and organized in relation to existing or planned
transit stops,especially along Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue.
LC-6.5: Walkable Environments. Centers should include very walkable and
pedestrian-friendly streets with active building frontages along primary corridors
and internal streets. In some cases,side access lanes may be inserted between
existing major streets and building frontages,providing a low-speed environment
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that is very safe and comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists,with pedestrian-
oriented building frontages.
LC-7.2:Unify and Connect Development.Require that new development in the
21st Century Employment District land use designation unify and connect
development along the Haven Avenue Corridor.
LC-7.5: Adaptive Industrial Reuse. Encourage adaptive reuse with residential
and live/work units,and local serving commercial,in existing industrial structures,
particularly in the Central South Community Planning Area.
OS-2.1: Trail Corridors. Extend, improve and complete the multi-purpose trail
network,wherever possible, by utilizing existing flood control channel and utility
corridor rights-of-way as public trail corridors.
OS-2.2:Connectivity.Connect trails in Rancho Cucamonga to trails in the San
Bernardino National Forest and other hillside open space areas.
OS-2.3: Trailheads. Provide trailhead amenities such as parking, restrooms,
information boards,and maps.
OS-2.4:Equestrian Trails.Continue to maintain and pursue the development of
planned trails and facilities for equestrian use.
OS-2.6:Design for Heat.Consider extreme heat in the design of streets,parks,
trails,and playgrounds to support activity throughout the year and in all weather
conditions by including shade trees, shade structures, water fountains, splash
pads,lighting for night play in most spaces.
OS-2.7:Access.Require new development to provide access to existing or future
trails and provide appropriate trail amenities (e.g., benches, drinking fountains,
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hitching posts,bike stands,and other amenities).
MA-1.2:Rancho Cucamonga Station Redevelopment.Support redevelopment
in and around the Rancho Cucamonga Station to support transit-oriented
development.
MA-1.4:Local Mobility Hub.Require new development at mobility hubs and key
stops along the future bus rapid transit and future circulatory system to facilitate
first mile/last mile connectivity to neighborhoods.
MA-1.5: Provide Mobility Options. Provide roadway connections and local
mobility hubs designed to capture 80 percent of the population and employment
south of Base Line Road.
MA-1.6:Transit Boulevard Implementation.Require high-quality transit streets
to not only account for how transit is impacted by the geometry of the corridor,but
also by signal timing, signal phasing, turns, and other operations that may
jeopardize the quality of service.
MA-2.1: Complete Streets. Require that new roadways include provisions for
complete streets,balancing the needs of all users of all ages and capabilities.
MA-2.3: Street Connectivity. Require connectivity and accessibility to a mix of
land uses that meets residents'daily needs within walking distance.
MA-2.4:Street Vacations.Prioritize pedestrian and utility connectivity over street
vacations.
MA-2.5:Context.Ensure that complete streets applications integrate the
neighborhood and community identity into the street design.This can include
special provisions for pedestrians and bicycles.
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MA-2.6: Roadway Scale. Balance roadway size and design configuration to
ensure that vehicular speeds,volumes and turning movements do not compromise
the safety and comfort of pedestrians and bicyclists.
MA-2.9: Block Pattern. Require development projects to arrange streets in an
interconnected block pattern, so that pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers are not
forced onto arterial streets for inter-or intra-neighborhood travel(see Placemaking
toolkit in Vol.4 for more information).
MA-2.10: Master Planning.Master plan sites so as to ensure a well-structured
network and block pattern with sufficient access and connectivity,especially in all
focus areas, including the Cucamonga Town Center, Etiwanda Heights Town
Center,and the Southeast Industrial Area.
MA-2.11: Transportation Demand Management. Require new projects to
implement Transportation Demand Management strategies, such as employer-
provided transit pass/parking credit,low-speed communications infrastructure for
telecommuting,carpooling incentive,etc.
MA-2.12:Healthy Mobility.Provide pedestrian facilities and class II buffered bike
lanes(or separated bikeways)on auto-priority streets where feasible to promote
active transportation.
MA-3.1: Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks. Maintain the Active Transportation
Plan supporting safe routes to school and a convenient network of identified
pedestrian and bicycle routes with access to major employment centers,shopping
districts,regional transit centers,and residential neighborhoods.
MA-3.2: Traffic Safety. Prioritize transportation system improvements that help
eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injury collisions.
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MA-3.3: Vulnerable User Safety. Prioritize pedestrian improvements in the
Pedestrian Priority Area shown on Figure 8 to promote safety in the southwest
area of the city.
MA-5.1:Land Use Supporting Reduced VMT.Work to reduce VMT through land
use planning,enhanced transit access,localized attractions,and access to non-
automotive modes.
MA-5.3: Funding. Remain flexible in the pursuit and adoption of transportation
funding mechanisms that fund innovative transportation solutions.
MA-5.4:Intelligent Systems Preparation.Upgrade the City's ATMS[Advanced
Traffic Management System]and communications systems to ensure that the City
meets the intelligent transportation system demands of today while planning for
future demands associated with AVs and CVs.
PF-6.1: Recycling.Encourage recycling and organics collection and processing
in all sectors of the community to divert items from entering landfills.
PF-6.2:Refuse Facilities.Consult with public agencies and private contractors to
ensure adequate organics processing facilities are available.
RC-5.1:Pollutant Sources.Minimize increases of new air pollutant emissions in
the city and encourage the use of advance control technologies and clean
manufacturing techniques.
RC-5.2: Air Quality Land Use Compatibility. Avoid siting of homes, schools,
hospitals,and childcare facilities and land uses within 500 feet of land uses that
are considered large emitters.
RC-5.3:Barriers and Buffers.Require design features such as site and building
orientation, trees or other landscaped barriers, artificial barriers, ventilation and
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filtration, construction, and operational practices to reduce air quality impacts
during construction and operation of large stationary and mobile sources.
RC-5.4:Health Risk Assessment.Consider the health impacts of development
of sensitive receptors within 500 feet of a freeway, rail line, arterial, collector or
transit corridor sources using health risk assessments to understand potential
impacts.
RC-5.5: Community Benefit Plan. Require that any land use generating or
accommodating more than 100 trucks per day,more than 40 trucks with operating
transport refrigeration units(TRUs)per day,or where TRU unit operations exceed
300 hours per week,provide a community benefit plan demonstrating an offset to
community impacts of the truck traffic.
RC-5.6:New Sensitive Receptors Near Exis
ting sting Industrial Uses.Avoid
placing homes,schools,hospitals,and childcare facilities within 1,000 feet of a
land use that accommodates more than 100 trucks per day,more than 40 trucks
with operating transport refrigeration units(TRUs)per day,or where TRU unit
operations exceed 300 hours per week.
RC-5.7: New Localized Air Pollution Sources Near Existing Sensitive
Receptors.Avoid placing land uses that accommodate more than 100 trucks per
day, more than 40 trucks with operating transport refrigeration units(TRUs)per
day,or where TRU unit operations exceed 300 hours per week within 1,000 feet
of homes,schools,hospitals,and childcare facilities.
RC-5.8: Truck Hook-Ups at New Industrial or Commercial Developments.
Require new industrial or commercial developments at which heavy-duty diesel
trucks idle on-site to install electric truck hook-ups in docks, bays, and parking
areas.
RC-5.9: Clean and Green Industry. Prioritize non-polluting industries and
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companies using zero or low air pollution technologies.
RC-5.10: Dust and Odor. Require new construction to include measures to
minimize dust and odor during construction and operation.
RC-6.1: Climate Action Plan. Maintain and implement a Climate Action Plan
(CAP) that provides best management practices for reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.
RC-6.2: Renewable Energy. Encourage renewable energy installations and
facilitate green technology and business.
RC-6.3: Reduce Energy Consumption. Encourage a reduction in community-
wide energy consumption.
RC-6.4: Urban Forest. Protect the city's healthy trees and plant new ones to
provide shade,carbon sequestration,and purify the air.
RC-6.5: GHG Reduction Goal. Reduce emissions to 80 percent below 1990
levels by 2050 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
RC-6.6: Co-benefits. Prioritize the development and implementation of GHG
reduction measures that also achieve economic, health, social, environmental,
and other co-benefits for the City and its residents and businesses.
RC-6.7: Structural Equity. Encourage GHG reduction and climate adaptation
measures such as trail completion,equipment upgrade,sidewalk connectivity,tree
planting,and buffers be included in the City's Capital Improvement Program(CIP)
to improve areas of the City where these features are lacking.
RC-6.8: Reduce Vehicle Trips. Require Transportation Demand Management
strategies such as employer provided transit pass/parking credit,bicycle parking,
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bike lockers, high-speed communications infrastructure for telecommuting,
carpooling incentive,etc.for large office,commercial,and industrial uses.
RC-6.9:Access.Require pedestrian,vehicle,and transit connectivity of streets,
trails,and sidewalks,as well as between complementary adjacent land uses.
RC-6.10: Green Building. Encourage the construction of buildings that are
certified LEED or equivalent, emphasizing technologies that reduce GHG
emissions.
RC-6.11: Climate-Appropriate Building Types. Encourage alternative building
types that are more sensitive to and designed for passive heating and cooling
within the and environment found in Rancho Cucamonga.
RC-6.12: Reduced Water Supplies. When reviewing development proposals,
consider the possibility of constrained future water supplies and require enhanced
water conservation measures.
RC-6.13:Designing for Warming Temperatures.When reviewing development
proposals,encourage applicants and designers to consider warming temperatures
in the design of cooling systems.
RC-6.14: Designing for Changing Precipitation Patterns. When reviewing
development proposals, encourage applicants to consider stormwater control
strategies and systems for sensitivity to changes in precipitation regimes and
consider adjusting those strategies to accommodate future precipitation regimes.
RC-6.15: Heat Island Reductions. Require heat island reduction strategies in
new developments such as light-colored paving, permeable paving, right-sized
parking requirements, vegetative cover and planting, substantial tree canopy
coverage,and south and west side tree planting.
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RC-6.16: Public Realm Shading. Strive to improve shading in public spaces,
such as bus stops, sidewalks and public parks and plazas, through the use of
trees, shelters, awnings, gazebos, fabric shading and other creative cooling
strategies.
RC-6.17: Off-site GHG Mitigation. Allow the use of creative mitigation efforts
such as offsite mitigation and in lieu fee programs as mechanisms for reducing
project-specific GHG emissions.
RC-6.18: Water Sources with Low GHG Emissions. Encourage local and
regional water utilities to obtain water from sources with low or no GHG emissions.
RC-7.1: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging on City Property. As funding is
available,encourage the installation of publicly available electric vehicle charging
stations at City-owned buildings,facilities,property,and in the public right-of-way.
RC-7.2: New EV Charging. Require new multifamily residential, commercial,
office, and industrial development to include charging stations, or include the
wiring for them.
RC-7.3: EV Charging Retrofits. Encourage existing development to retrofit to
include charging stations.
RC-7.4: New Off-Road Equipment. When feasible, require that off-road
equipment such as forklifts and yard tugs necessary for the operations of all new
commercial and industrial developments be electric or fueled using clean fuel
sources.
RC-7.5: Municipal Vehicle Fleet. Reduce fossil fuel consumption of the City's
vehicle fleet by increasing the number of electric or zero emissions vehicles.
RC-7.6: Efficiency Retrofits. Encourage existing private property owners to
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implement energy efficiency retrofits during substantial improvement as defined by
the California Building Code.
RC-7.7:Sustainable Design.Encourage sustainable building and site design that
meets the standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED),
Sustainable Sites,Living Building Challenge,or similar certification.
RC-7.8: Farmers Market, Fork to Table. Support microscale agriculture and
farmers markets,and similar methods of encouraging locally grown and consumed
produce.
RC-7.9: Passive Solar Design. Require new buildings to incorporate energy
efficient building and site design strategies for the and environment that include
appropriate solar orientation,thermal mass,use of natural daylight and ventilation,
and shading.
RC-7.10:Alternative Energy.Continue to promote the incorporation of alternative
energy generation(e.g.,solar,wind,biomass)in public and private development.
RC-7.11:Community Development Subdivisions.When reviewing applications
for new subdivisions,require residences be oriented along an east-west access,
minimizing western sun exposure,to maximize energy efficiency.
RC-7A2: Solar Access. Prohibit new development and renovations that impair
adjacent buildings'solar access,unless it can be demonstrated that the shading
benefits substantially offset the impacts of solar energy generation potential.
RC-7.13: Energy-Efficient Infrastructure. Whenever possible, use energy-
efficient models and technology when replacing or providing new city infrastructure
such as streetlights, traffic signals, water conveyance pumps, or other public
infrastructure.
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Standard Conditions of Approval
5.4-1:Special status plant and wildlife species have the potential to occur within Qualified Biologist Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
the proposed General Plan Update Study Area. Any project that involves the Cucamonga Community
removal of habitat must consider if any special status species(e.g.,Threatened or Development Department
Endangered species, CNPS List 1B and 2 plants, or species protected under
Section 15380 of CEQA)are potentially present on the project site and if the project
impacts could be considered significant by the City. If potential habitat is present
in an area,focused surveys shall be conducted prior to construction activities in
order to document the presence or absence of a species on the project site.
Botanical surveys shall be conducted during the appropriate blooming period for a
species. If no special status species are found on the project site, no additional
action is warranted. If special status species are found, appropriate mitigation
would be required in coordination with the City, consistent with its performance
criteria of mitigating lost habitat at a ratio no less than one to one (one acre
restored for every acre impacted).
5.4-2: Any project within the proposed General Plan Update Study Area that Qualified Biologist Prior to issuance of the first City of Rancho
impacts a Federally listed species,based on a biological survey or other analysis action and/or permit which Cucamonga Community
of the project,shall be required to secure take authorization through Section 7 or would allow for site Development Department
Section 10 of the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) prior to project disturbance
implementation.Compensation for impacts to the listed species and their habitat
shall be mitigated at a ratio no less than one to one(one acre restored for every
acre impacted).Project applicants shall be required to plan, implement,monitor,
and maintain the mitigated habitat according to the requirements of the Biological
Opinion(Section 7)or Habitat Conservation Plan(Section 10)for the project.Prior
to issuance of the first action and/or permit which would allow for site disturbance
(e.g.,grading permit),a detailed mitigation plan shall be prepared by a qualified
biologist for approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the USFWS, and
shall include: (1) the responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to
implement and supervise the plan; (2) site selection; (3) site preparation and
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planting implementation; (4) a schedule; (5) maintenance plan/guidelines; (6) a
monitoring plan;and(7)long-term preservation requirements.
5.4-3: Any project within the proposed General Plan Update Study Area that Qualified Biologist Prior to issuance of the first City of Rancho
impacts a State-listed Threatened or Endangered species shall be required to action and/or permit which Cucamonga Community
obtain take authorization (through an Incidental Take Permit) pursuant to the would allow for site Development Department
California Endangered Species Act(CESA)and Section 2081 of the California Fish disturbance
and Game Code.If the species is also listed under the FESA,a consistency finding
per Section 2080.1 of CESA is issued when a project receives the USFWS
Biological Opinion.Compensation for impacts to the listed species and their habitat
shall be mitigated at a ratio no less than one to one(one acre restored for every
acre impacted). Project applicants shall be required to plan,implement,monitor,
and maintain the mitigated habitat according to the requirements of the 2080
CESA process.Prior to issuance of the first action and/or permit which would allow
for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit), a detailed mitigation plan shall be
prepared by a qualified biologist for approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and shall include: (1) the
responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the
plan; (2) site selection; (3)site preparation and planting implementation; (4) a
schedule;(5)a maintenance plan/guidelines;(6)a monitoring plan;and(7)long-
term preservation requirements.
5.4-4:To avoid conflicts with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Bald/Golden Eagle Qualified Biologist Vegetation removal shall be City of Rancho
Protection Act, construction activities involving vegetation removal shall be be conducted between Cucamonga Community
conducted between September 16 and March 14.If construction occurs inside the September 16 and Match 14; Development Department
peak nesting season(between March 15 and September 15), a preconstruction or a preconstruction survey
survey(or possibly multiple surveys)by a qualified biologist is recommended prior shall be conducted during
peak nesting season(March
to construction activities to identify any active nesting locations. If the biologist 15 and September 15)
does not find any active nests within the project site,the construction work shall
be allowed to proceed. If the biologist finds an active nest within the project site
and determines that the nest may be impacted, the biologist shall delineate an
appropriate buffer zone around the nest;the size of the buffer zone shall depend
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on the affected species and the type of construction activity. Any active nests
observed during the survey shall be mapped on an aerial photograph. Only
construction activities(if any)that have been approved by a biological monitor shall
take place within the buffer zone until the nest is vacated.The biologist shall serve
as a construction monitor when construction activities take place near active nest
areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur.Results of the
pre-construction survey and any subsequent monitoring shall be provided to the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the City.
5.4.5: A jurisdictional delineation shall be conducted if a project will impact Qualified Biologist Prior to issuance of the first City of Rancho
jurisdictional resources.Permits from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(USACE) action and/or permit which Cucamonga Community
and Regional Water Quality Control Board(RWQCB)shall be required for impacts would allow for site Development Department
on areas within these agencies'jurisdiction.Acquisition and implementation of the disturbance
permits may require mitigation. Compensation for impacts to jurisdictional
resources shall be mitigated at a ratio no less than one to one(one acre restored
for every acre impacted).Project applicants shall be required to plan,implement,
monitor, and maintain the mitigated jurisdictional resource according to the
requirements of USACE and RWQCB.Prior to issuance of the first action and/or
permit that would allow for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit), a detailed
mitigation plan shall be prepared by a qualified biologist for approval by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and the appropriate resource agencies,and shall include:(1)
the responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise
the plan;(2)site selection;(3)site preparation and planting implementation;(4)a
schedule; (5) maintenance plan/guidelines; (6) a monitoring plan; and (7) long-
term preservation requirements.
5.4-6:The Porter-Cologne Act and Sections 1600 to 1616 of the California Fish Qualified Biologist Prior to issuance of the first City of Rancho
and Game Code protect"waters of the State."Agreements(Streambed Alteration action and/or permit which Cucamonga Community
Agreements)from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW)shall be would allow for site Development Department
required for impacts on areas in CDFW's jurisdiction. Acquisition and disturbance
implementation of the agreement may require mitigation. Compensation for
impacts to CDFW resources shall be mitigated at a ratio no less than one to one
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to plan,implement,monitor,and maintain the mitigation areas according to CDFW
requirements.Prior to issuance of the first action and/or permit which would allow
for site disturbance (e.g., grading permit), a detailed mitigation plan shall be
prepared by a qualified biologist for approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
and CDFW, and shall include: (1) the responsibilities and qualifications of the
personnel to implement and supervise the plan; (2) site selection; (3) site
preparation and planting implementation; (4) a schedule; (5) maintenance
plan/guidelines; (6) a monitoring plan; and (7) long-term preservation
requirements.
5.4-7:The City of Rancho Cucamonga shall require a habitat connectivity/wildlife Qualified Biologist Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
corridor evaluation for future development projects that may impact existing Cucamonga Community
connectivity areas and wildlife linkages identified in Figure 5.4-6, Wildlife Development Department
Movement Linkages Map.The results of the evaluation shall be incorporated into
the project's biological report required under standard condition of approval 5.4-1.
The evaluation shall also identify project design features that would reduce
potential impacts and maintain habitat and wildlife movement.To this end,the City
shall incorporate the following measures, to the extent practicable, for projects
impacting wildlife movement corridors:
Adhere to low density zoning standards
Encourage clustering of development
Avoid known sensitive biological resources
Provide shielded lighting adjacent to sensitive habitat areas
Encourage development plans that maximize wildlife movement
Provide buffers between development and wetland/riparian areas
Protect wetland/riparian areas through regulatory agency permitting process
Encourage wildlife-passable fence designs(e.g.,3-strand barbless wire fence)
on property boundaries
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• Encourage preservation of native habitat on the undeveloped remainder of
developed parcels
• Minimize road/driveway development to help prevent loss of habitat due to
roadkill and habitat loss
• Use native,drought-resistant plant species in landscape design
• Encourage participation in local/regional recreational trail design efforts.
Applicable General Plan Policies
RC-3.1:Sensitive Habitat.Encourage the preservation of the integrity of sensitive
land resources that have significant native vegetation and/or habitat value such as
riparian habitat areas, creek corridors, Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub
(RAFSS), wetlands, and sensitive wildlife habitat that supports biological
resources.
RC-3.2:Biological Preserves.Allow and encourage the expansion of sensitive
biological preserve areas(e.g.,North Etiwanda Preserve,Day Creek Preserve,
and San Sevaine Preserve)and other important habitat areas with an emphasis
on wildlife connectivity between habitats and connectivity to the national forest.
RC-3.3:Wildlife Corridors.Encourage the creation,maintenance,and protection
of open space areas that provide strategic wildlife corridors and vital connectivity
between habitat areas.
RC-3.4: Landscape Design.Encourage new development to incorporate native
vegetation materials into landscape places and prohibit the use of species known
to be invasive according to the California Invasive Plant Inventory.
RC-3.5: Buffers from New Development.Require new developments adjacent
to identified plant and wildlife habitat areas to establish and maintain a protective
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RC-3.6:Grading and Vegetation Removal.Limit grading and vegetation removal
of new development activities to the minimum extent necessary for construction
and to reduce erosion and sedimentation.
RC-3.7:Urban Forestry Plan.Minimize damage associated with wind-and fire-
related hazards and risks and address climate change and urban heat island
effects through the development of an urban forestry plan that addresses a proper
and appropriate landscaping, plant and tree selection and replacement, and
planting and vegetation management techniques.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Standard Conditions of Approval
5.5.1: If a future project pursuant to the General Plan Update contains a Qualified Historian Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
designated Historical Landmark, the site shall be developed and maintained in Cucamonga Community
accordance with the applicable Historic Landmark Alteration Permit.Any further Development Department
modifications to the site including, but not limited to, exterior alterations and/or
interior alterations which affect the exterior of the buildings or structures,removal
of landmark trees,demolition,relocation,reconstruction of buildings or structures,
or changes to the site, shall require a modification to the Certificate of
Appropriateness subject to Historic Preservation Commission review and
approval.
5.5-2:If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any activities County Coroner If human remains or funerary City of Rancho
associated with the project,work in the immediate vicinity(within a 100-foot buffer objects are encountered Cucamonga Community
of the find)shall cease and the County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to Development Department
State Health and Safety Code§7050.5 and that code enforced for the duration of
the project.
5.5-3:If a building within the project area was constructed more than 50 years ago, Qualified Historian Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
the City will require a determination of whether the building, or site, could be Cucamonga Community
considered historic. If the project is considered historic Chapter 17.18 Historic Development Department
Preservation will apply.
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5.5-4:Prior to any construction activities that may affect historical resources(i.e., Qualified Historian Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
structures 45 years or older),a historical resources assessment shall be performed Cucamonga Community
by an architectural historian or historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Development Department
Professionally Qualified Standards in architectural history or history. This shall
include a records search to determine if any resources that may be potentially
affected by the project have been previously recorded, evaluated, and/or
designated in the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of
Historic Resources,or a local register.Following the records search,the qualified
architectural historian shall conduct a reconnaissance-level and/or intensive-level
survey in accordance with the California Office of Historic Preservation guidelines
to identify any previously unrecorded potential historical resources that may be
potentially affected by the proposed project. Pursuant to the definition of a
historical resource under CEQA,potential historical resources shall be evaluated
under a developed historic context.
5.5-5:To ensure that projects requiring the relocation,rehabilitation,or alternation Qualified Historian Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
of a historical resource not impact its significant, the Secretary of Interior's Cucamonga Community
Standards for the Treatments of Historic Properties shall be used to the maximum Development Department
extent possible.The application of the standards shall be overseen by a qualified
architectural historian or historic architect meeting the Professionally Qualified
Standards. Prior to any construction activities that may affect the historical
resource, a report identifying and specifying the treatment of character-defining
features and construction activities shall be provided to the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
5.5-6: If a proposed project would result in the demolition or significant alteration Qualified Historian Prior to demolition City of Rancho
of historical resource, it cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level. Cucamonga Community
However,recordation of the resource prior to construction activities will assist in Development Department
reducing adverse impacts to the resource to the greatest extent possible.
Recordation shall take the form of Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic
American Engineering Record, or Historic American Landscape Survey
documentation,and shall be performed by an architectural historian or historian
who meets the Professionally Qualified Standards. Documentation shall include
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an architectural and historical narrative;medium-or large-format black and white
photographs, negatives, and prints; and supplementary information such as
building plans and elevations,and/or historical photographs.Documentation shall
be reproduced on archival paper and placed in appropriate local,state,or federal
institutions.The specific scope and details of documentation would be developed
at the project level.
5.5-7: If cultural resources that are eligible for listing to the National Register of Qualified Archaeologist Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
Historic Places, California Register of Historic Resources,or a local register are Cucamonga Community
identified within or adjacent to the proposed development,the construction limits Development Department
shall be clearly flagged to ensure impacts to eligible cultural resources are avoided
or minimized to the extent feasible.Prior to implementing construction activities,a
qualified archaeologist shall verify that the flagging clearly delineates the
construction limits and eligible resources to be avoided.Since the location of some
eligible cultural resources is confidential, these resources will be flagged as
environmentally sensitive areas.
5.5-8:To determine the archaeological sensitivity for discretionary projects within Qualified Archaeologist Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
the city, an archaeological resources assessment shall be performed under the Cucamonga Community
supervision of an archaeologist that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Development Department
Professionally Qualified Standards (PQS) in either prehistoric or historic
archaeology. The assessments shall include a California Historical Resources
Information System(CHRIS) records search and a search of the Sacred Lands
File(SLF)maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission(NAHC).The
records searches shall determine if the proposed project has been previously
surveyed for archaeological resources, identify and characterize the results of
previous cultural resource surveys,and disclose any cultural resources that have
been recorded and/or evaluated.A Phase I pedestrian survey shall be undertaken
in areas that are undeveloped to locate any surface cultural materials.
If potentially significant archaeological resources are identified through an
archaeological resources assessment,and impacts to these resource cannot
be avoided,a Phase II Testing and Evaluation investigation shall be performed
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by an archaeologist who meets the PQS prior to any construction-related
ground-disturbing activities to determine significance.If resources determined
significant or unique through Phase II testing, and site avoidance is not
possible, appropriate site-specific mitigation measures shall be established
and undertaken.These might include a Phase III data recovery program that
would be implemented by a qualified archaeologist and shall be performed in
accordance with the Office of Historic Preservation's Archaeological Resource
Management Reports(ARMRI:Recommended Contents and Format(1990)
and Guidelines for Archaeological Research Designs(1991).
If the archaeological assessment did not identify potentially significant
archaeological resources within the proposed General Plan area but indicated
the area to be highly sensitive for archaeological resources, a qualified
archaeologist shall monitor all ground-disturbing construction and pre-
construction activities in areas with previously undisturbed soil. The
archaeologist shall inform all construction personnel prior to construction
activities of the proper procedures in the event of an archaeological discovery.
The training shall be held in conjunction with the project's initial onsite safety
meeting,and shall explain the importance and legal basis for the protection of
significant archaeological resources. In the event that archaeological
resources (artifacts or features) are exposed during ground-disturbing
activities,construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall
be halted while the resources are evaluated for significance by an
archaeologist who meets the PQS.If the discovery proves to be significant,it
shall be curated with a recognized scientific or educational repository.
If the archaeological assessment did not identify potentially significant
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archaeological resources, an archaeologist who meets the PQS shall be
retained on an on-call basis. The archaeologist shall inform all construction
personnel prior to construction activities about the proper procedures in the
event of an archaeological discovery.The training shall be held in conjunction
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with the project's initial on-site safety meeting,and shall explain the importance
and legal basis for the protection of significant archaeological resources.In the
event that archaeological resources(artifacts or features)are exposed during
ground-disturbing activities,construction activities in the immediate vicinity of
the discovery shall be halted while the on-call archaeologist is contacted.If the
discovery proves to be significant, it shall be curated with a recognized
scientific or education repository.
Applicable General Plan Policies
LC-1.2:Quality of Place. Ensure that new infill development is compatible with
the existing, historic, and envisioned future character and scale of each
neighborhood.
LD-1.12: Adaptive Reuse. Support the adaptive reuse of historic properties
consistent with neighborhood character.
RC-4.1:Disturbance of Human Remains.In areas where there is a high chance
that human remains may be present, the City will require proposed projects to
conduct a survey to establish occurrence of human remains, and measures to
prevent impacts to human remains if found.
RC-4.2: Discovery of Human Remains. Require that any human remains
discovered during implementation of public and private projects within the City be
treated with respect and dignity and fully comply with the California Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and other appropriate laws.
RC-4.3: Protected Sites. Require sites with significant cultural resources to be
protected.
RC-4.4: Preservation of Historic Resources. Encourage the preservation of
historic resources,buildings,and landscape.
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RC-4.5: Historic Buildings. Encourage the rehabilitation and reuse of older
buildings.
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Standard Conditions of Approval
5.7-1:Development of projects pursuant to the General Plan Update shall comply Qualified Prior to issuance of building City of Rancho
with the City's modifications to the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Act that Geologist/Engineer permits Cucamonga Community
call for geotechnical investigations for all proposed structures designed for human Development Department
occupancy within the expanded AP Zones,including a zone along a splay of the
Cucamonga Fault and another zone along the scarp at Red Hill.Also,geotechnical
investigations are required for essential and critical facilities along the
buried/uncertain segment of the Red Hill Fault,with a setback requirement of at
least 50 feet.
5.7-2:All future building pads shall be seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Project Applicant Prior to issuance of building City of Rancho
Detailed plans shall be included in the landscape and irrigation plans to be permits Cucamonga Community
submitted for Planning Department approval prior to the issuance of building Development Department
permits.
5.7-3:A geological report shall be prepared for an individual project by a qualified Qualified During grading plan check City of Rancho
engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan Geologist/Engineer Cucamonga Community
check. Development Department
5.7-4: The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports Project Applicant Prior to issuance of building City of Rancho
shall be completed,submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official permits Cucamonga Community
prior to the issuance of building permits. Development Department,
City of Rancho
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Department
5.7-5:A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction Qualified Engineer Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will Cucamonga Community
generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill.The grading plan shall Development Department
be prepared,stamped,and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer.
5.7-6:A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the Qualified Engineer Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
State of California to perform such work. Cucamonga Community
Development Department
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5.7-7:If any paleontological resource(i.e.plant or animal fossils)are encountered Qualified Paleontologist Before or during grading City of Rancho
before or during grading, the developer shall retain a qualified paleontologist to Cucamonga Community
monitor construction activities, and take appropriate measures to protect or Development Department
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 to the report to San Bernardino County Museum.
Applicable General Plan Policies
SE-2.1: Fault Setbacks.Require minimum setbacks for structures proposed for
human occupancy within State and City Special Study Zones. Setbacks will be
based on minimum standards established under State law and recommendations
of a Certified Engineering Geologist and/or Geotechnical Engineer.
SE-2.2: Building Functionality. Require enhanced siting, design, and
construction standards that focus on building functionality for new critical public
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facilities and key essential(private)facilities after a seismic event.
SE-2.3: Seismically Vulnerable Buildings. Prioritize the retrofit of seismically
vulnerable buildings (unreinforced masonry, soft-story construction, non-ductile
concrete,etc.)as better information and understanding becomes available.
SE-2.4: Transfer of Development Rights. Promote and allow for the use of
transfer of development rights in areas of significant seismic and geologic hazards.
SE-2.5: Hillside Hazards. Prioritize regulations and strategies that reduce
geologic hazard risk to properties and loss of life.
SE-5.3: Soil Transport. Require properties with high wind-blown soil erosion
potential(agricultural operations,construction sites,etc.)prevent soil transport and
dust generation.
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Standard Conditions of Approval
5.9-1: Future development shall prepare a Fire Protection Plan that includes Project Applicant Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
measures consistent with the unique problems resulting from the location, Cucamonga Community
topography, geology, flammable vegetation, and climate of the proposed Development Department
development site. The Plan must also address water supply, access, building
ignition fire resistance,fire protection systems and equipment,defensible space,
and vegetation management.Maintenance requirements for incinerators,outdoor
fireplaces,permanent barbeques and grills,and firebreak fuel modification areas
are imposed on new developments.
5.9-2:With respect to all open space,recreational,or parkland uses,the City will Project Applicant Prior to issuance of building City of Rancho
ensure through project design features and conditions of approval that Southern permits Cucamonga Community
California Edison (SCE) has 24/7 downline access by SCE facilities and Development Department
operations.
5.9-3: With respect to parkland proposed within utility corridors, anti-climbing Project Applicant Prior to issuance of building City of Rancho
sharks teeth style barriers,or their equivalent,shall be installed on all transmission permits Cucamonga Community
towers. Anti-climbing devices shall conform to the California Public Utilities Development Department
Commission guidance that is in effect at the time of parkland project
implementation.The cost of anti-climbing guards and installation shall be borne by
the project proponent.
5.9-4:Any proposed trees within utility corridors should be maintained at a height Project Applicant Ongoing City of Rancho
not to exceed 15 feet. Cucamonga Community
Development Department
5.9-5: With the exception of utility infrastructure and other public improvements Project Applicant During plan check City of Rancho
that do not interfere with such infrastructure,permanent structures are not allowed Cucamonga Community
within utility corridors. Development Department
5.9-6:Southern California Edison(SCE)shall be notified in writing of any proposal Project Applicant Prior to issuance of any City of Rancho
to locate parkland or recreational uses within a utility corridor.If the use is located CEQA approval or permit or Cucamonga Community
on SCE property or if otherwise required by law or the terms of a utility easement, other ministerial or Development Department
SCE's written approval of such uses shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any discretionary City approval
CEQA approval or permit or other ministerial or discretionary City approval.
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S-5.1: Future Conditions. Ensure future climatic conditions and public health
emergencies are considered as art of community resilience and investment
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S-5.2: Urban Forestry Plan. Minimize damage associated with wind related
hazards and address climate change and urban heat island effects through the
development of an urban forestry plan and proper landscaping planting and
management techniques.
S-5.3: Soil Transport.Require that properties with high wind-blown soil erosion
potential such as agricultural operations and construction sites prevent soil
transport and dust generation wherever possible.
S-5.4: Extreme Heat Vulnerabilities. Require that new developments, major
remodels, and redevelopments address urban heat island issues and reduce
urban heat island effects for the proposed project site and adjacent properties.
S-5.5:Resilience Resources.Require new developments and redevelopments
to incorporate resilience amenities such as,but not limited to community cooling
centers,emergency supplies,and backup power that can be used by residents
and businesses within a 1/4-mile radius of the location.
S-5.6:Underground Utilities.Promote the undergrounding of utilities for new
development,major remodels,and redevelopment.
S-5.7: Future Adaptation. Future climate adaptation-oriented-projects will
incorporate natural infrastructure to the greatest extent practicable.
S-5.8:Climate Resiliency.Address climate resiliency and inequities through the
planning and development process.
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S-5.9: Address High Winds. Require buildings and developments exposed to
high wind conditions to incorporate design elements and features that minimize or
reduce damage to people,structures,and the community.
S-6.1: Planned Development. Promote development patterns that integrate
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design(CPTED)principles that reduce
the potential for human-caused hazards.
S-6.2: Neighboring Properties. Encourage properties that store, generate, or
dispose of hazardous materials to locate such operations as far away as possible
from areas of neighboring properties where people congregate.
S-6.3: Site Remediation. Encourage and facilitate the adequate and timely
cleanup of existing and future contaminated sites and the compatibility of future
land uses.
S-6.4:Airport Planning.Protect Rancho Cucamonga interests regarding land use
and safety by participating in the airport land use planning process for Ontario
International Airport.
S-6.5: Height Restrictions. Require proposed developments within the Ontario
Airport Influence Area meet the height requirements associated with FAR Part 77
standards.
S-6.6: Development Near Airport. New development within the Ontario Airport
Influence Area shall be consistent with the approved Airspace Protection Zones
identified in the latest version of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
S-6.7: Railroad Safety. Minimize potential safety issues and land use conflicts
when considering development adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.
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HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Standard Conditions of Approval
5.10.1: A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Qualified Hydrologist Prior to final map approval or City of Rancho
Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever issuance of building permits, Cucamonga Community
occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City whichever occurs first Development Department,
Engineer. City of Rancho
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5.10-2:Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface Project Applicant Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. Cucamonga Community
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Applicable General Plan Policies
OS-1.9:Joint Use.Pursue and expand joint use of public lands that are available
and suitable for recreational purposes, including school district properties and
flood control district,water district,and other utility properties.
RC-2.1:Water Supplies. Protect lands critical to replenishment of groundwater
supplies and local surface waters(Figure RC-3).
RC-2.2:Groundwater Recharge.Preserve and enhance the existing system of
stormwater capture for groundwater recharge.
RC-2.3: Riparian Resources. Promote the retention and protection of natural
stream courses from encroachment,erosion,and polluted urban runoff.
RC-2.4: Waterways as Amenities. When considering new development
applications and infrastructure improvements where waterways are onsite,
adjacent,or nearby,incorporate the waterway into the design as a feature.
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RC-2.5: Water Conservation. Require the use of cost-effective methods to
conserve water in new developments and promote appropriate water conservation
and efficiency measures for existing businesses and residences.
RC-2.6: Irrigation. Encourage the conversion of water-intensive turf/landscape
areas to landscaping that uses climate- and wildlife-appropriate native or non-
invasive plants, efficient irrigation systems, greywater, and water efficient site
maintenance.
RC-2.7:Greywater.Allow and encourage the use of greywater to meet or offset
onsite non-potable water demand.
RC-6.12: Reduced Water Supplies. When reviewing development proposals,
consider the possibility of constrained future water supplies and require enhanced
water conservation measures.
RC-6.14: Designing for Changing Precipitation Patterns. When reviewing
development proposals, encourage applicants to consider stormwater control
strategies and systems for sensitivity to changes in precipitation regimes and
consider adjusting those strategies to accommodate future precipitation regimes.
RC-6.18: Water Sources with Low GHG Emissions. Encourage local and
regional water utilities to obtain water from sources with low or no GHG emissions.
S-4.1: New Essential Facilities(Flood). Prohibit the siting and construction of
new essential public facilities within flood hazard zones, when feasible. If an
essential facility must be located within a flood hazard zone, incorporate flood
mitigation to the greatest extent practicable.
S-4.2: Flood Risk in New Development. Require all new development to
minimize flood risk with siting and design measures,such as grading that prevents
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adverse drainage impacts to adjacent properties,on-site retention of runoff,and
minimization of structures located in floodplains.
S-4.3: 500-Year Floodplain. Promote the compliance of 100-year floodplain
requirements on properties located within the 500-year floodplain designation.
S-4.4: Flood Infrastructure. Require new development to implement and
enhance the Storm Drain Master Plan by constructing stormwater management
infrastructure downstream of the proposed site.
S-4.5:Property Enhancements.Require development within properties located
adjacent,or near flood zones and areas of frequent flooding to reduce or minimize
run-off and increase retention onsite.
S-4.6: Regional Coordination. Promote regional flood management and
mitigation projects with other agencies (San Bernardino County Flood Control,
Army Corps of Engineers, and adjacent jurisdictions) to address flood hazards
holistically.
S-4.7: Dam Operators. Coordinate with agencies operating or managing dam
facilities that can inundate the city, on operations, maintenance, and training
activities and provide the latest Emergency Action Plans annually.
NOISE
Standard Conditions of Approval
5.13-1: For construction activities that do not involve pile driving occurring within
P g g Project Applicant, Prior to project approval City of Rancho
580 feet residential, schools, churches, or similar uses or within 330 feet of Construction Contractor Cucamonga Community
commercial/industrial uses or for construction activities involving pile driving Development Department
occurring within 1,000 feet of residential, schools, churches, or similar uses, or
within 330 feet of commercial/industrial uses,or nighttime construction activities,
as defined in Development Code Section 17.66.050),the City shall require that
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project applicants prepare a site-specific construction noise analysis
demonstrating compliance with the noise standards of Development Code Section
17.66.050, as determined by the City. The analysis shall be completed prior to
project approval and can be completed as part of the environmental review
process for projects subject to CEQA. Potential project-specific actions that can
feasibly achieve compliance include, but are not limited to, restrictions on
construction timing to avoid nighttime hours, restrictions on the location of
equipment and vehicle use within the construction site,installing noise mufflers on
construction equipment,use of electric-powered vehicles and equipment, use of
sound blankets on construction equipment,and the use of temporary walls or noise
barriers to block and deflect noise.
5.13-2: To avoid or substantially lessen exposure to substantial permanent Project Applicant, At the time of development City of Rancho
increases in traffic noise, the City shall, at the time of development application Traffic Engineer application submittal Cucamonga Community
submittal, require the preparation of a traffic noise study that includes (1) the Development Department
evaluation of potential traffic noise impacts of new noise sources(e.g., project-
generated traffic noise increases) on nearby existing noise sensitive receptors
(such as residential neighborhoods) and (2) require noise reduction measures
(e.g., sound walls, rubberized asphalt) to prevent exposure of noise sensitive
receptors to substantial noise increases, consistent with Table N-1 and
incremental increase standards of no greater than 3 dB where existing levels are
below 65 dBA CNEL, 1 dB where existing levels are between 70 dBA CNEL and
75 dBA and any increase where existing levels are above 75 dBA CNEL, as
determined by the City.
5.13-3:The City shall require that project applicants analyze and mitigate potential Project Applicant, Prior to project approval City of Rancho
noise impacts from new stationary noise sources (e.g., loading docks at Qualified Acoustical Cucamonga Community
commercial and industrial uses,mechanical equipment associated with all building Engineer Development Department
types),to,as determined by the City,comply with the City's daytime(7:00 a.m.to
10:00 p.m.)standards of 65 dBA Leg150 dBA Leq(exterior/interior)and nighttime
(10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.) standards of 60 dBA Legl45 dBA Leq (exterior/interior),
described in Development Code Section 17.66.050(F). The analysis shall be
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prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer or noise specialist and completed prior
to project approval and can be completed as part of the environmental review
process for projects subject to CEQA. Potential project-specific actions that can
feasibly achieve compliance include,but are not limited to,the use of enclosures
or screening materials(e.g.,landscape buffers,parapets,masonry walls)around
stationary noise sources(e.g.,heating,ventilation,and air conditioning systems,
generators,heating boilers,loading docks)or of noise suppression devices(e.g.,
acoustic louvers,mufflers).
5.13-4a:The City shall,at the time of development project application submittal, Project Applicant At the time of development City of Rancho
evaluate the compatibility of proposed noise sensitive uses (e.g., residences, project application Cucamonga Community
lodging,schools,parks)with the noise environment to ensure noise compatibility Development Department
standards(Table N-1)are met.
5.13-4b: Applicants for development projects shall, at the time of application Project Applicant At the time of development City of Rancho
submittal, evaluate noise impacts for compliance with noise compatibility project application Cucamonga Community
standards (Table N-1), and when noise attenuation measures are required, Development Department
prioritize site planning that reduces noise exposure over other attenuation
measures,particularly the location of parking,ingress/egress/loading,and refuse
collection areas relative to surrounding residential development and other noise-
sensitive land uses.
5.13-4c: Applicants for development projects shall, at the time of application Project Applicant At the time of development City of Rancho
submittal, evaluate noise impacts for compliance with noise compatibility project application Cucamonga Community
standards (Table N-1), and when noise attenuation measures are required, Development Department
incorporate building orientation, design, and interior layout into the project to
achieve compatible noise levels. For example, noise insulation materials (e.g.,
double-glazed windows and well-sealed doors)substantially lessen interior noise
levels. In addition, interior building layouts that place active rooms, such as
kitchens,between noise-sensitive rooms,such as bedrooms,and exterior noise
sources, such as roadways, substantially lessen interior noise levels within the
noise-sensitive rooms.
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5.13-4d: The City shall require that mixed-use development be designed to Project Applicant Prior to occupancy City of Rancho
minimize exposure of noise-sensitive uses from adjacent noise sources and Cucamonga Community
require full disclosure of the potential noise impacts of living in a mixed-use Development Department
development by requiring residential disclosure notices within deeds and lease
agreements as a condition of project approval.
5.13-4e:The Cityshall review and comment on transportation capital projects and City of Rancho Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
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operations sponsored by Caltrans and other agencies to minimize exposure of Cucamonga Cucamonga Community
noise-sensitive uses within the city to adverse levels of transportation-related Development Department
noise, including noise associated with freeways, major arterials,bus transit,and
rail lines.
5A3-5a: For development involving construction activities within 500 feet of Project Applicant At the time of development City of Rancho
existing sensitive land uses (places where people sleep or buildings containing project application Cucamonga Community
vibration-sensitive uses),the City shall require applicants,at the time of application Development Department
submittal,to prepare a project-specific vibration analysis that identifies vibration-
reducing measures to ensure the project construction does not exceed applicable
vibration criteria(e.g.,FTA,Caltrans)for the purpose of preventing disturbance to
sensitive land uses and structural damage.The analysis shall include,but is not
limited to,the following requirements:
• Ground vibration-producing activities,such as pile driving,shall be limited to
the daytime hours between 7:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.on weekdays and prohibited
on Sundays and holidays.
• If pile driving is used, pile holes shall be predrilled to the maximum feasible
depth to reduce the number of blows required to seat a pile.
• Maximize the distance between construction equipment and vibration-
sensitive land uses.
• Earthmoving,blasting and ground-impacting activities shall be prohibited from
occurring at the same time if simultaneous activity would result in exceedance
of vibration criteria.
• Where pile driving is proposed, alternatives to traditional pile driving (e.g.,
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sonic pile driving,jetting, cast-in-place or auger cast piles, nondisplacement
piles,pile cushioning,torque or hydraulic piles)shall be implemented when the
project cannot otherwise demonstrate vibration levels in compliance with the
structural damage threshold.
• Minimum setback requirements for different types of ground vibration-
producing activities(e.g.,pile driving)for the purpose of preventing damage to
nearby structures shall be established. Factors to be considered include the
specific nature of the vibration producing activity(e.g.,type and duration of pile
driving), soil conditions, and the fragility/resiliency of the nearby structures.
Established setback requirements(100 feet for pile driving,25 feet for other
construction activity) can be revised only if a project-specific analysis is
conducted by a qualified geotechnical engineer or ground vibration specialist
that demonstrates, as determined by the City, that the structural damage
vibration threshold would not be exceeded.
• Minimum setback requirements for different types of ground vibration
producing activities(e.g.,pile driving)for the purpose of preventing negative
human response shall be established based on the specific nature of the
vibration producing activity (e.g., type and duration of pile driving), soil
conditions, and the type of sensitive receptor. Established setback
requirements (500 for pile driving, 80 for other construction) can be revised
only if a project-specific ground vibration study demonstrates,as determined
by the City,that receptors would not be exposed to ground vibration levels in
excess of negative human response vibration threshold levels,depending on
the frequency of the event and receiver type.
• All vibration-inducing activity within the established setback distances for
preventing structural damage and negative human response shall be
monitored and documented to compare recorded ground vibration noise and
vibration noise levels at affected sensitive land uses to the applicable vibration
threshold values. The results included recorded vibration data shall be
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5.13-5b: For projects proposed within 600 feet of commuter rail/high-speed Project Applicant, At the time of development City of Rancho
rail/freight rail,or rail with combined services,the City shall require applicants,at Qualified Acoustical project application Cucamonga Community
the time of application submittal,to prepare a project-specific vibration analyses to Engineer Development Department
evaluate vibration exposure from nearby transit sources.The vibration assessment
shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer or noise specialist in
accordance with Federal Transit Administration(FTA)vibration impact criteria,or
other applicable City policy in place at the time of project application submittal.The
assessment shall determine vibration levels at specific building locations and
identify structural mitigation measures(e.g.,isolation strip foundations,insulated
windows and walls, sound walls or barriers, distance setbacks, or other
construction or design measures)that would reduce vibration to acceptable levels
for the receptor and source type.
5.13.5c:The City shall evaluate new transportation capital projects and operations City of Rancho Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
sponsored by other agencies for structural vibration impacts and vibration Cucamonga Cucamonga Community
annoyance impacts,consistent with City-approved methodologies(e.g.,Caltrans, Development Department
FTA guidance).
Applicable General Plan Policies
N-1.1: Noise Levels. Require new development to meet the noise compatibility
standards identified in Table N-1.
N-1.2:Noise Barriers,Buffers and Sound Walls.Require the use of integrated
design-related noise reduction measures for both interior and exterior areas prior
to the use of noise barriers,buffers,or walls to reduce noise levels generated by
or affected by new development.
N-1.3: Non-Architectural Noise Attenuation. Non-architectural noise
attenuation measures such as sound walls,setbacks,barriers,and berms shall be
discouraged in pedestrian priority areas (or other urban areas or areas where
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pedestrian access is important).
N-1.4: New Development Near Major Noise Sources. Require development
proposing to add people in areas where they may be exposed to major noise
sources(e.g., roadways, rail lines, aircraft, industrial or other non-transportation
noise sources) to conduct a project level noise analysis and implement
recommended noise reduction measures.
N-1.5: Urban and Suburban Development Near Transit. Allow development
located in infill areas, near transit hubs,or along major roadways an exemption
from exterior noise standards for secondary open space areas (such as front
yards,parking lots,stoops,porches,or balconies),if noise standards can be met
for primary open space.
N-1.6:Rail Crossing Quiet Zones.Allow the establishment of a full or partial at-
grade rail crossing or quiet zone near transit hubs or residential development.
N-1.7: Entertainment.Establish different standards for exterior noise consistent
with the place type.
N-1.8: Vibration Impact Assessment. Require new development to reduce
vibration to 85 VdB or below within 200 feet of an existing structure.
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TRANSPORTATION
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Standard Conditions of Approval
5.17-1: Future development applications in the City shall be required to provide Project Applicant, During permit process City of Rancho
traffic impact analyses for review and approval by the City during the permit Traffic Engineer Cucamonga Community
process to identify the traffic impacts of the project and the needed roadway and Development Department
intersection improvements. Any identified on-site improvements and
improvements to abutting roadways would need to be made part of the
development. Coupled with the payment of DIF for the improvement of off-site
roadways and intersections, traffic impacts would be mitigated on a project-by-
project basis.
5.17-2:Future developments with 250 employees or more shall comply with the Project Applicant Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
South Coast Air Quality Management District's(SCAQMD's)Rule 2202,which Cucamonga Community
requires the implementation of trip reduction measures as a means of reducing Development Department
pollutant emission in the air basin.An employer subject to this Rule shall
annually register with the SCAQMD to implement an emission reduction
program,in accordance with this Rule.
5.17-3:Individual projects shall provide the following,as determined applicable Project Applicant Prior to construction activities City of Rancho
by City staff: Cucamonga Community
• Provide car-sharing,bike sharing,and ride-sharing programs; Development Department
• Improve or increase access to transit;
• Incorporate neighborhood electric vehicle networks into the project;
• Include project measures to reduce transportation requirements such as work
from home and flexible work schedules;
• Link to existing pedestrian or bicycle networks,or transit service;and/or
• Provide traffic calming.
Applicable General Plan Policies
OS-1.1: Equitable Access to Parks. Strive to ensure that at least one park or
other public open space is within 1/2 mile or a 10-minute walk from homes and
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jobs,without crossing major streets except at signalized crossings.
OS-1.2:Underserved Communities.Prioritize the provision of new trails,parks,
plazas,and other open space types in areas of the City that are underserved by
parks,services,and amenities.
OS-2.1: Trail Corridors. Extend, improve and complete the multi-purpose trail
network,wherever possible, by utilizing existing flood control channel and utility
corridor rights-of-way as public trail corridors.
OS-2.2:Connectivity.Connect trails in Rancho Cucamonga to trails in the San
Bernardino National Forest and other hillside open space areas.
OS-2.3: Trailheads. Provide trailhead amenities such as parking, restrooms,
information boards,and maps.
OS-2.4:Equestrian Trails.Continue to maintain and pursue the development of
planned trails and facilities for equestrian use.
OS-2.5: Utility Corridors.Preserve the primary function of utility corridors while
providing every reasonable opportunity for shared public use for active mobility
and recreational purposes.
OS-2.6: Design for Heat.Consider extreme heat in the design of streets,parks,
trails,and playgrounds to support activity throughout the year and in all weather
conditions by including shade trees, shade structures, water fountains, splash
pads,lighting for night play in most spaces.
OS-2.7:Access.Require new development to provide access to existing or future
trails and provide appropriate trail amenities (e.g., benches, drinking fountains,
hitching posts,bike stands,and other amenities).
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OS-2.9:Trail and Park Sponsorship.Support the creation of partnerships with
organizations to sponsor and maintain green spaces,parks,trails,and community
gardens.
MA-1.1:Transportation Leadership.Take a leadership role in local and regional
transportation related planning and decision making.
MA-1.2:Rancho Cucamonga Station Redevelopment.Support redevelopment
in and around the Rancho Cucamonga Station to support transit-oriented
development.
MA-1.3:Funding.Support federal,statewide,and regional infrastructure funding
for transit and transportation.
MA-1.4:Local Mobility Hub.Require new development at mobility hubs and key
stops along the future bus rapid transit and future transit circulator system to
facilitate first mile/last mile connectivity to neighborhoods.
MA-1.5: Provide Mobility Options. Provide roadway connections and local
mobility hubs designed to capture 80%of the population and employment south
of Base Line Road.
MA-1.6:Boulevard Implementation.Require boulevards with high-quality transit
to not only account for how transit service is impacted by the geometry of the
corridor,but also by signal timing,signal phasing,turns,and other operations that
may jeopardize the quality of service.
MA-2.1: Complete Streets. Require that new roadways include provisions for
complete streets,balancing the needs of all users of all ages and capabilities.
MA-2.2: Street Design. Implement innovative street and intersection designs to
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maximize efficiency and safety in the city.
MA-2.3: Street Connectivity. Require connectivity and accessibility to a mix of
land uses that meets residents'daily needs within walking distance.
MA-2.4:Street Vacations.Prioritize pedestrian and utility connectivity over street
vacations.
MA-2.5: Context. Ensure that complete streets applications integrate the
neighborhood and community identity into the street design. This can include
special provisions for pedestrians and bicycles.
MA-2-6: Roadway Scale. Balance roadway size and design configuration to
ensure that vehicular speeds,volumes and turning movements do not compromise
the safety and comfort of pedestrians and bicyclists.
MA-2.7: Facility Service Levels. Maintain level of service (LOS) D for priority
modes on each street;LOS E or F may be acceptable at intersections or segments
for modes that are not prioritized.The City will develop a list of intersections and
roadways that are protected from this level of service policy.
MA-2.8:New Streets.Require new roadway connections to improve emergency
accessibility and roadway connectivity north of State Route 210 and within the
Southeast Area,
MA-2.9: Block Pattern. Require development projects to arrange streets in an
interconnected block pattern, so that pedestrians, bicyclists,and drivers are not
forced onto arterial streets for inter-or intra-neighborhood travel.
MA-2.10: Master Planning.Master plan sites so as to ensure a well-structured
network and block pattern with sufficient access and connectivity.
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MA-2.11: Transportation Demand Management. Require new projects to
implement Transportation Demand Management strategies, such as employer
provided transit pass/parking credit,low-speed communications infrastructure for
telecommuting,carpooling incentive,etc.
MA-3.1: Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks. Maintain the Active Transportation
Plan supporting safe routes to school, and a convenient network of identified
pedestrian and bicycle routes with access to major employment centers,shopping
districts,regional transit centers,and residential neighborhoods.
MA-3.2: Traffic Safety. Prioritize transportation system improvements that help
eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injury collisions.
MA-3.3: Vulnerable User Safety. Prioritize pedestrian improvements in the
Pedestrian Priority Area shown on Figure 8 to promote safety in the southwest
area of the City.
MA-3.4: Emergency Access. Prioritize development and infrastructure
investments that work to implement, maintain, and enhance emergency access
throughout the community.
MA-4.1:Truck Network.Avoid designating truck routes that use collector or local
streets that primarily serve residential uses and other sensitive receptors.
MA-4.2: Southeast Area Connectivity. Require new development in the
Southeast Area to provide the necessary infrastructure to maintain access and
public safety as shown on Figure M-8.
MA-4.3: Future Logistics Technology.Support and plan for electrification and
autonomy of the truck fleet.
MA-4.4: Rail Access.Avoid abandonment of rail access to industrial parcels or
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utilize such right of way to balance and enhance other connectivity goals within the
City(such as pedestrian/bicycle trails).
MA-4.5: Grade Separation. Support the construction of grade separations of
roadways and trails from rail lines.
MA-5.1:Land Use Supporting Reduced VMT.Work to reduce VMT through land
use planning,enhanced transit access,localized attractions,and access to non-
automotive modes.
MA-5.17:Emerging Technologies.Prioritize investments in critical infrastructure
and pilot programs to leverage proven new transportation technology.
MA-5.3: Funding. Remain flexible in the pursuit and adoption of transportation
funding mechanisms that fund innovative transportation solutions.
MA-5.4: Intelligent Systems Preparation. Upgrade the City's ATMS and
communications systems to ensure that the City meets the intelligent
transportation system demands of today while planning for future demands
associated with AVs and CVs.
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Standard Conditions of Approval
5.18-1:Inadvertent Archeological Find.If during ground disturbance activities, Project Applicant, During Ground Disturbing City of Rancho
cultural resources are discovered that were not assessed by the archaeological Registered Professional Activities Cucamonga Community
report(s)and/or environmental assessment conducted prior to project approval, Archaeologist,Tribal Development Department
the following procedures shall be followed.Cultural resources are defined as Representative(s)
being multiple artifacts in close association with each other,but also include
fewer artifacts if the area of the find is determined to be of significance due to its
sacred or cultural importance as determined in consultation with the Native
American Tribe(s).
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a. All ground disturbance activities within 100 feet of the discovered cultural
resources shall be halted until a meeting is convened between the developer,
the archaeologist, the tribal representative(s) and the Planning Director to
discuss the significance of the find.
b. At the meeting, the significance of the discoveries shall be discussed and
after consultation with the tribal representative(s) and the archaeologist, a
decision shall be made,with the concurrence of the Planning Director,as to
the appropriate mitigation(documentation,recovery,avoidance,etc.)for the
cultural resources.
c. Grading or further ground disturbance shall not resume within the area of the
discovery until an agreement has been reached by all parties as to the
appropriate mitigation.Work shall be allowed to continue outside of the buffer
area and will be monitored by additional Tribal monitors if needed.
d. Treatment and avoidance of the newly discovered resources shall be
consistent with the Cultural Resources Management Plan and Monitoring
Agreements entered into with the appropriate tribes. This may include
avoidance of the cultural resources through project design, in-place
preservation of cultural resources located in native soils and/or re-burial on
the Project property so they are not subject to further disturbance in
perpetuity as identified in Non-Disclosure of Reburial Locations Condition.
e. If the find is determined to be significant and avoidance of the site has not
been achieved, a Phase III data recovery plan shall be prepared by the
project archaeologist, in consultation with the Tribe,and shall be submitted
to the City for their review and approval prior to implementation of the said
plan.
f. Pursuant to Calif. Pub. Res.Code§21083.2(b)avoidance is the preferred
method of preservation for archaeological resources and tribal cultural
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resources. If the landowner and the Tribe(s)cannot agree on the significance
or the mitigation for the archaeological or tribal cultural resources, these
issues will be presented to the Planning Director for decision. The City's
Planning Director shall make the determination based on the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act with respect to archaeological and
tribal cultural resources,recommendations of the project archaeologist,and
shall take into account the cultural and religious principles and practices of
the Tribe. Notwithstanding any other rights available under the law, the
decision of the City Planning Director shall be appealable to the City Planning
Commission and/or City Council.
5.18-2:Cultural Resources Disposition. In the event that Native American Project Applicant, During Grading Activities City of Rancho
cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading(inadvertent Registered Professional Cucamonga Community
discoveries),the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of Archaeologist,Tribal Development Department
the discoveries: Representative(s)
g. One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be
employed with the tribes. Evidence of such shall be provided to the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department:
i. Preservation-In-Place of the cultural resources,if feasible.Preservation
in place means avoiding the resources,leaving them in the place where
they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the
resources.
ii. Reburial of the resources on the Project property. The measures for
reburial shall include,at least,the following: Measures and provisions
to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in perpetuity.
Reburial shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic
recording has been completed, with an exception that sacred items,
burial goods,and Native American human remains are excluded.Any
reburial process shall be culturally appropriate.Listing of contents and
location of the reburial shall be included in the confidential Phase IV
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report. The Phase IV Report shall be filed with the City under a
confidential cover and not subject to Public Records Request.
iii. If preservation in place or reburial is not feasible then the resources
shall be curated in a culturally appropriate manner at a San Bernardino
County curation facility that meets State Resources Department Office
of Historic Preservation Guidelines for the Curation of Archaeological
Resources ensuring access and use pursuant to the Guidelines. The
collection and associated records shall be transferred, including title,
and are to be accompanied by payment of the fees by the Applicant
necessary for permanent curation.Evidence of curation in the form of a
letter from the curation facility stating that subject archaeological
materials have been received and that all fees have been paid,shall be
provided by the landowner to the City.There shall be no destructive or
invasive testing on sacred items, burial goods, and Native American
human remains,as defined by the cultural and religious practices of the
Most Likely Descendant. Results concerning finds of any inadvertent
discoveries shall be included in the Phase IV monitoring report.
5.18-3:Archaeologist Retained. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Project Applicant, Prior to Issuance of Grading City of Rancho
project applicant shall retain a qualified Registered Professional Archaeologist Registered Professional Permit Cucamonga Community
(RPA),to monitor all ground disturbing activities in an effort to identify any Archaeologist,Tribal Development Department
unknown archaeological resources.The Registered Professional Archaeologist Representative(s)
and the Tribal monitor(s)shall manage and oversee monitoring for all initial
ground disturbing activities and excavation of each portion of the project site
including clearing,grubbing,tree removals,mass or rough grading,trenching,
stockpiling of materials,rock crushing,structure demolition and etc.The
Registered Professional Archaeologist and the Tribal monitor(s),shall
independently have the authority to temporarily divert,redirect,or halt the ground
disturbance activities to allow identification,evaluation,and potential recovery of
cultural resources in coordination with any required special interest or tribal
monitors.The developer/permit holder shall submit a fully executed copy of the
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contract to the Planning Department to ensure compliance with this condition of
approval.Upon verification,the Planning Department shall clear this condition.In
addition,the Registered Professional Archaeologist,in consultation with the
Consulting Tribe(s),the contractor,and the City,shall develop a Cultural
Resources Management Plan(CRMP)in consultation pursuant to the definition
in AB 52 to address the details,timing,and responsibility of all archaeological
and cultural activities that will occur on the project site.A consulting tribe is
defined as a tribe that initiated the AB 52 tribal consultation process for the
Project,has not opted out of the AB 52 consultation process,and has completed
AB 52 consultation with the City as provided for in Cal Pub Res Code Section
21080.3.2(b)(1)of AB52. Details in the Plan shall include:
a. Project grading and development scheduling;
b. The Project archaeologist and the Consulting Tribes(s)shall attend the pre-
grading meeting with the City,the construction manager and any contractors,
and will conduct a mandatory Cultural Resources Worker Sensitivity Training
to those in attendance. The Training will include a brief review of the cultural
sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could
potentially be identified during earthmoving activities;the requirements of the
monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event inadvertent
discoveries of cultural resources are identified,including who to contact and
appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s)can be properly evaluated;
and any other appropriate protocols. All new construction personnel that will
conduct earthwork or grading activities that begin work on the Project
following the initial Training must take the Cultural Sensitivity Training prior
to beginning work and the Project archaeologist and Consulting Tribe(s)shall
make themselves available to provide the training on an as-needed basis;
c. The protocols and stipulations that the contractor,City,Consulting Tribe(s)
and Project archaeologist will follow in the event of inadvertent cultural
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resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource
deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation.
5.184:Native American Monitoring.Tribal monitor(s)shall be required on-site Project Applicant, During Ground Disturbing City of Rancho
during all ground-disturbing activities,including grading,stockpiling of materials, Registered Professional Activities Cucamonga Community
engineered fill,rock crushing,etc.The land dividerlpermit holder shall retain a Archaeologist,Tribal Development Department
qualified tribal monitor(s)from the requesting Tribe. Prior to issuance of a Representative(s)
grading permit,the developer shall submit a copy of a signed contract between
the Tribe and the land divider/permit holder for the monitoring of the project to
the Planning Department and to the Engineering Department.The Tribal
Monitor(s)shall have the authority to temporarily divert,redirect or halt the
ground-disturbance activities to allow recovery of cultural resources,in
coordination with the Project Archaeologist.
5.18-5:Archeology Report-Phase III and IV. Prior to final inspection,the Project Applicant, Prior to Final Inspection City of Rancho
developer/permit holder shall prompt the Project Archeologist to submit two(2) Registered Professional Cucamonga Community
copies of the Phase III Data Recovery report(if required for the Project)and the Archaeologist Development Department
Phase IV Cultural Resources Monitoring Report that complies with the
Community Development Department's requirements for such reports.The
Phase IV report shall include evidence of the required cultural/historical
sensitivity training for the construction staff held during the pre-grade meeting.
The Planning Department shall review the reports to determine adequate
mitigation compliance.Provided the reports are adequate,the Community
Development Department shall clear this condition. Once the report(s)are
determined to be adequate,two(2)copies shall be submitted to the South
Central Coastal Information Center(SCCIC)at California State University,
Fullerton and one(1)copy shall be submitted to the Consulting Tribe(s)Cultural
Resources Department(s).
5.18-6:Human Remains.If human remains are encountered,State Health and Project Applicant, If Human Remains are City of Rancho
Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until County Coroner Encountered Cucamonga Community
the San Bernardino County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to Development Department
origin.Further,pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 5097.98(b)remains
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shall be left in place and free from disturbance until a final decision as to the
treatment and disposition has been made.If the San Bernardino County Coroner
determines the remains to be Native American,the Native American Heritage
Commission shall be contacted within the period specified by law(24 hours).
Subsequently,the Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the"most
likely descendant."The most likely descendant shall then make
recommendations and engage in consultation concerning the treatment of the
remains as provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98.
5.18-7:Non-Disclosure of Reburial Locations. It is understood by all parties Project Applicant, If Human Remains are City of Rancho
that unless otherwise required by law,the site of any reburial of Native American County Coroner Encountered Cucamonga Community
human remains or associated grave goods shall not be disclosed and shall not Development Department
be governed by public disclosure requirements of the California Public Records
Act.The Coroner,pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California
Government Code 6254(r).,parties,and Lead Agencies,will be asked to
withhold public disclosure information related to such reburial,pursuant to the
specific exemption set forth in California Government Code 6254(r).
Applicable General Plan Policies
RC-4.1:Disturbance of Human Remains.In areas where there is a high chance
that human remains may be present, the City will require proposed projects to
conduct a survey to establish occurrence of human remains, and measures to
prevent impacts to human remains if found.
RC-4.2: Discovery of Human Remains. Require that any human remains
discovered during implementation of public and private projects within the city be
treated with respect and dignity and fully comply with the California Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and other appropriate laws.
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5.9-1: Future development shall prepare a Fire Protection Plan that includes Project Applicant Prior to issuance of building City of Rancho
measures consistent with the unique problems resulting from the location, permit Cucamonga Community
topography, geology, flammable vegetation, and climate of the proposed Development Department
development site. The Plan must also address water supply, access, building
ignition fire resistance,fire protection systems and equipment,defensible space,
and vegetation management.Maintenance requirements for incinerators,outdoor
fireplaces,permanent barbeques and grills,and firebreak fuel modification areas
are imposed on new developments.
Applicable General Plan Policies
LC-2.9:Buffer Zones.Require development projects to incorporate buffer zones
when determined to be necessary or desirable to serve as managed open space
for wildfire safety and vegetation fuel modification.
OS-1.10: Buffer Zones.Provide buffer zones,as appropriate and necessary,to
serve as managed open space for wildfire safety and vegetation fuel modification.
Buffer zones may include trails, small recreational amenities, information kiosks
and signage,and even staging points for fire vehicles.
MA-2.8:New Streets.Require new roadway connections to improve emergency
accessibility and roadway connectivity north of State Route 210 and within the
Southeast Area.
MA-3.4: Emergency Access. Prioritize development and infrastructure
investments that work to implement, maintain, and enhance emergency access
throughout the community.
H-3.1:Homeless Services.Provide assistance as it becomes available towards
efforts of local organizations and community groups to provide emergency
shelters, transitional housing opportunities, and services to the city's homeless
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population and those at-risk of homelessness.
H-5.3:Development Review Process.Facilitate the development review process
for new housing through multiple techniques, including staff assistance, public
information,articles in the City's newsletter,informal meetings with applicants,and
Preliminary Review applications to address technical issues and facilitate the
production of quality housing.
RC-3.7: Urban Forestry Plan. Minimize damage associated with wind-and fire-
related hazards and risks and address climate change and urban heat island
effects through the development of an urban forestry plan that addresses and
proper and appropriate landscaping, plant and tree selection and replacement,
planting and vegetation management techniques.
S-1.1: City Staff Readiness. Ensure City staff and departments demonstrate a
readiness to respond to emergency incidents and events.
S-1.2: Culture of Preparedness. Promote a culture of preparedness for
businesses and residents that empowers them to increase their resilience to
hazard related events and a changing climate.
S-1.3: Evacuation Capacity. Require new developments, redevelopments,and
major remodels to enhance the city's evacuation network and facilities and comply
with the City's Evacuation Assessment.
S-1.4: WUIFA Access Points. Require all new developments and
redevelopments within the WUIFA to provide a minimum of two points of access
by means of public roads that can be used for emergency vehicle response and
evacuation purposes.
S-1.5:Enhanced Circulation.In areas of the city with limited access routes and
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circulation challenges, require additional roads and improvements to ensure
adequate emergency vehicle response and evacuation.
S-1.6: Evacuation Road Widths. Require any roads used for evacuation
purposes to provide at least 26 feet of unobstructed pavement width.
S-1.7: Maintenance of Plans. Maintain and regularly update the City's Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan(LHMP)as an integrated component of the General Plan,
in coordination with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), the
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), the Evacuation Plan, and Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS) compliant disaster plans to maintain
eligibility for grant funding.
S-1.8: Regional Coordination. Ensure regional coordination continues with
neighboring jurisdictions, County, State, and Federal agencies on emergency
management and risk reduction planning and activities.
S-1.9: Mutual Aid. Ensure mutual aid agreements with Federal, State, local
agencies,and the private sector establish responsibility boundaries,joint response
services,and multi-alarm and station coverage capabilities.
S-3.1:Fire Risk Reduction.Apply all state and local codes and regulations(fire
safe design, adherence to Standard 49-1)to new development, redevelopment,
major,and existing non-conforming uses remodels in the WUIFA.
S-3.2: Fire Protection Plans.All new development, redevelopment, and major
remodels in the WUIFA will require the preparation of Fire Protection Plans(FPPs)
to reduce fire threat,in accordance with Fire District policies and procedures.
S-3.3:Vegetation Management.Owners of properties and public/private roads
within and adjacent to the WUIFA are required to conduct brush clearance and
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fuel modification to reduce fire ignition potential and spread.
S-3.4: Buffer Zones.Require development projects to incorporate buffer zones
as deemed necessary by the City's Fire Marshal for fire safety and fuel
modification.
S-3.5:Water Supply.All developments will meet fire flow requirements identified
in the Fire Code.
S-3.6: Coordination with Agencies. Coordinate with State, regional, and local
agencies and service providers on fire risk reduction planning and activities.
S-3.7: Wildfire Awareness. Assist residents and property owners with being
better informed on fire hazards and risk reduction activities in the WUIFA.
S-3.8:New Essential Facilities(WUIFA).Prohibit the siting of new essential
public facilities(including,but not limited to,hospitals and health care facilities,
emergency shelters,emergency command centers,and emergency
communications facilities)within the WUIFA,unless appropriate construction
methods or strategies are incorporated to minimize impacts.
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