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' PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chamber
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman McNiel m Vice Chairman Macias __
Com. Mannedno __ Com. Stewart __ Corn. Tolstoy __
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 8, 1999
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items are public hearfngs in which concerned individuals may voice
their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman
and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions
shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after
speaking.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
98-02, AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01 -
AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT CO. - A public hearing for a
proposed project to be known as the Victoda Arbors Village on 291.8
acres of land in the Victoria Planned Community, generally bounded
by Base Line Road, future Victoria Park Lane, future Church Street,
future Day Creek Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, and the Day Creek
Channel - APN: 227-201-04, 13 through 18, 22, 28 through 30, and
36; 222-201-33; 227-161-33, 35, 36, and 38; 227-171-11, 12, and 14.
Related file: Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 98-01.
(A) Land Use changes for the following areas:
Subarea 1:
Subarea la - from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units
per acre) and Community Facilities to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately
7.67 acres of land, generally located on the south side of
Base Line Road, west of the winery; and consideration of
alternative land use designations of Community Facilities.
Subarea lb - from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units
per acre) and Park to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre), Park, and School for approximately 57.40
acres of land, generally located east of future Day Creek
Boulevard and 600 feet south of Base Line Road; and the
consideration of alternative land use designations of
Community Facilities for the northeast side of the subarea,
immediately east of the winery.
Subarea lc - from Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per
acre) for approximately 21.13 acres of land for the area
generally located south of Base Line Road and east of future
Victoria Park Lane; and consideration of retaining the
Low-Medium Residential designation.
Subarea ld- from Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling
units per acre), Regional Related Office/Commercial, and
Park to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
for approximately 39.45 acres of land, generally located on
the north side of future Church Street and east of future Day
Creek Boulevard; and consideration of alternative land use
designations of Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per
acre) and Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling units per
acre).
Subarea le - from Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling
units per acre) and Regional Related Office/Commercial to
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for
approximately 13.76 acres of land, generally located north of
future Church Street, west of future Victoria Loop Street; and
consideration of alternative land use designations of Medium
Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Medium-High
Residential (t4-24 dwelling units per acre).
Subarea 2 - from Regional Related Office/Commercial to Low-
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High
Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre), and High Residential
(24-30 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 53 acres of
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land, generally located on the west side of future Day Creek
Boulevard, north and south of future Church Street; and
consideration of retaining the Regional Related
Office/Commercial designation.
Subarea 3 - Re-align the boundaries of the Victoria Community
Plan to include approximately 26 acres of land from the
Etiwanda Specific Plan, generally located on the north side of
Church Street and the west side of Etiwanda Avenue; and a
request to change the land use designation from Office to
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre); and
consideration of alternative land use designations of a mix of
Office and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre);
and consideration by the City of retaining the area in the
Etiwanda Specific Plan with an Office designation or a mix of
Office and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre).
(B) Amend the Circulation and Parks and Recreation Elements of
the General Plan.
(C) Amend various graphics and text for the Victoria Community
Plan.
(D) Consideration by the City of alternative sites for Park and School
within the project area of the Victoria Community Plan.
(E) Modify the permitted and conditionally permitted uses and
various development and design standards for Regional Related
Office/Commercial, Regional Center, and Community Facilities
of the Victoria Community Plan.
The Environmental Impact Report for this project was considered on
May 26, 1999. (Continued from July 14, 1999)
B. ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
98-02, AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01 -
AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT CO. - A request to re-align the
boundades of the Etiwanda Specific Plan by re-designating
approximately 26 acres of land, generally located on the north side of
Church Street and the west side of Etiwanda Avenue to the Victoria
Community Plan; and consideration by the City of retaining the area
in the Etiwanda Specific Plan and retaining the land use designation
of Office; and consideration of alternative land use designations of a
mix of Office and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per
acre) - APN: 227-171-11, 12, and 14. Related file: Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 98-01. The Environmental Impact
Report for this project was considered on May 26, 1999. (Continued
from July 14, 1999)
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C. ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENTANDTENTATIVETRACT14759-
RANCHO SUMMIT - The proposed subdivision of 132 acres of land
into 358 single family lots and 3 lettered lots for common open
space/parks totaling 28.7 acres in the Low Residential District (2-4
dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the
east and west sides of Wardman Bullock Road, north and south of
Summit Avenue - APN: 226-102-17. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 99-04 - OVERLAND COMPANY - A request to change
the General Plan Land Use Map for approximately 20 acres of land
south of the Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East Avenue from
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre); and for approximately 20
acres of land on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue 550 feet north of
Foothill Boulevard from Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units
per acre) to Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) - APN:
1100-031-08, 1100-061-02 through 04, 1100-071-01 and 02, and
1100-151-01 and 02. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT 99-01 - OVERLAND COMPANY - A request to
change the Etiwanda Specific Plan Land Use Map for approximately
20 acres of land south of the Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East
Avenue from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre); and for
approximately 20 acres of land on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue
550 feet north of Foothill Boulevard from Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre) to Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per
acre)-APN: 1100-031-08.1100-061-02through04, 1100-071-01 and
02, and 1100-151-01 and 02. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
V. NEW BUSINESS
F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
99-34 - MAR VISTA HOMES - The design review of building
elevations and detailed site plan for the eastern portion of recorded
Tract 13812 and the southern portion of recorded Tract Map No.
14120 consisting of 88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the
Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located approximately 1,300 feet west of
Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit
Avenue - APN: 225-411-01 through 18 and 225--421-01 through 12,
15 through 16, and 19 through 27 for lots in Tract 13812 and
APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11, and 16 for lots in Tract 14120. Staff has
prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration.
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VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
G. USE DETERMINATION 99-03 - A.S.A.P. TOWING, AUTO BODY
AND TRANSPORT - A request to determine that a vehicle impound
yard is a conditionally permitted use under the Interim Use category
within the industrial Area Specific Plan.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items
to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
H. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS - Oral report
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only
with the consent of the Commission.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A
WORKSHOP IMMEDIA TEL Y FOLLOWING IN THE DE ANZA
ROOM TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICA TION REVIEW 99-06.
I, Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, or my designee, heraby certify that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on September 16, 1999, at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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VICINITY MAP
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CITY HALL
CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY OF RANCFIO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 22, 1999
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission,
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-02, VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN
AMENDMENT 98-01 AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 98~01 *
AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
BACKGROUND: At the request of the applicant, the above items were continued from June 9 to
July 14, 1999, and then to this meeting. The applicant now requests a continuance to an
unspeci~ed date so that they have more time to consider the design concepts for the site. Attached
is his letter of request.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the above items as
requested by the applicant. Staff will re-advertise the hearin9 when the items are ready for Plannin9
Commission review.
Respec_tf_u submitt
B
City Planner
Attachment: Exhibit "A" -Applicant's letter dated September 14, 1999.
ITEM A & B
AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT CO.
16830 Vcnhn Btm~uiic 401/Eric/no. Ca/~fm~ta 91436
~l ~ 9814900 FAX (Slit) 9XI-4~1
September 14, 1999
VIA FACSIMfLE 909 477 2847
Nancy Fong, Senior Planner
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91729
Re: Victoda Arbors
Dear Nancy:
The purpose of this letter is to request a continuance of the V'~toria Arbors
Cc~u.unity Plan Amendment Planning Commission Hearing. which Is presently
scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 1999, to a date uncertain. We am
requesting this continuance because It is evident that we P~cd more time to look
at other deign concepts-that may be more apprepdate for this sIte.
We welcome the opportunity to continue working with the City in anticipation of
arriving at a consensus plan.
Very truly yours, -
CUCAMONGA 220, L.P.
By:American Beauty Development Co.
Its Agent
J/(Jo~hn M. Morrisette
Vice President I Development
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA '
STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 22, 1999
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14759 - RANCHO
SUMMIT - The proposed subdivision of 132 acres of land into 358 single family lots
and 3 lettered lots for common open space/parks totaling 18.3 acres in the Low
Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan,
located on the east and west sides of Wardman Bullock Road, north and south of
Summit Avenue - APN: 226-102-17,
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Project Density: The project is proposed to be developed under both the Basic and Optional
Development Standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan with an overall density of 2.9 dwelling
units per acre. The Basic Development portion is 2.1 dwelling units per acre and the Optional
Development portion is 3.4 dwelling units per acre. For the Low Residential District, basic
standards allow up to 3 dwelling units per acre and Optional allow up to 4 dwelling units per
acre.
B. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq:
North Single family homes and vacant land; Very Low Residential District (up to 2
dwelling units per acre), Etiwanda North Specific Plan
South - Flood control basin; Open Space District, Etiwanda Specific Plan
East - Single family homes; Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
Etiwanda Specific Plan
West - Vacant land and flood control facilities; Open Space District, Etiwanda Specific
Plan
C. General Plan Desiqnations:
Project Site * Low Residential
North Very Low Residential
South - Open Space/Flood Control
East Low Residential
West Open Space/Flood Control
D. Site Characteristics: The site slopes from north to south at approximately 3.5 percent. The
site contains a grove of Olive trees required to be preserved per the Etiwanda Specific Plan,
Two remnant drainage courses traverse the property but very little water flows through them
because of past flood control efforts to the northwest of the site, Access will be via an
extension of Wardman Bullock Road connecting the current termini at Wilson Avenue and
at the southwest area of Tract 13566 and by an extension of Summit Road into the site
ITEM C
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connecting with Wardman Bullock Road. A master planned access to the Etiwanda
Northeast Park to the west of the site is proposed. The site is surrounded to the north by
single family homes across Wilson Avenue, to the east by single family homes, to the west
by a flood control channel, and to the south by a flood control basin.
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The proposal is for subdivision only; home plans will be reviewed with a future
Development Review application. The site is proposed to be developed under both the Basic
and Optional Development Standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The northeastern
portion of the site (93 lots north and east of Wardman Bullock Road) would be developed
under Basic Standards with the remaining area south and west of Wardman Bullock Road
under Optional Standards (265 lots).
B. Open Space: The Etiwanda Specific Plan Optional Development Standards require that
30 percent of the site be set aside for common open space in the Low Residential District.
Three public parks are proposed within the project varying in size from 3.7 acres to
approximately 8 acres. The parks are proposed to be linked via a trail system following
Wardman Bullock Road and Summit Avenue. The applicant is working with Parks
Development staff on park designs.
C. Park Improvements/Fees: Developers of residential projects are charged Park Impact Fees
upon issuance of building permits to offset the demand for parks created by new homes. In
the subject case, the developer is dedicating land and constructing public park improvements
in lieu of paying park fees.
D. Drainage: A portion of the proposed development is located within a Zone D~ special flood
hazard area as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Tracts to the
northeast and east of the site have been required to construct special flood protection walls.
The applicant has processed an application with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to remove the property from the undetermined flood zone area. The conditions of
approval require that construction of the Etiwanda Channel and debris basin be initiated prior
to the issuance of building permits. In addition, the developer will be required to provide
protection from local flows that are not contained by the basin and channel.
E. Wilson Avenue Parkway: The Et~wanda Specific Plan indicates the ultimate right-of-way for
Wilson Avenue shall be 155 feet. The south side of the street bears the majority of the
burden with a required right-of-way of 104 feet from the centerline of the street. The excess
right-of-way on the south side of the street is necessary to accommodate the Metropolitan
Water District north feeder line. When the Etiwanda Specific Plan was prepared, the exact
alignment of the Metropolitan Water District line within the Wilson Avenue street section was
unknown. Correspondence from Metropolitan Water District indicates the water line is on the
north side of the street at Wardman Bullock Road, fronting the project, and that the line
crosses to the south side of Wilson Avenue 850 feet west of Wardman Bullock Road.
Therefore, the 155 foot right-of-way dimension can be reduced along the frontage of the
project site.
Flood Zone D is an area in which flood hazards are undetermined.
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As a result of Proposition 218, the City desires to limit publicly maintained landscaped areas
to avoid the necessity of raising landscape maintenance district fees. In order to meet this
goal and still provide a generous parkway, staff is proposing that the applicant process an
Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment to reduce the parkway width from 65 feet to 40 feet
between Wardman Bullock Road and 850 feet westerly, for an overall right-of-way width of
130 feet. Staff believes the 40-foot parkway width will successfully reduce the maintained
area yet continue to provide room for trail and bike path amenities. The visual impacts of the
transition between the two widths can be mitigated through landscaping.
F. Street Lenqth: The City's Street Design Policy limits the maximum length of uninterrupted
streets to 800 feet. This means that a street 800 feet or longer must have a knuckle or a 'T'
intersection. The applicant had attempted to accommodate the requirements of the City's
Street Design Policy except for the length of "E" Street. This street is designed to be
1,283 feet between 'T" intersections. Staff informed the applicant early in the review process
that such a long uninterrupted street length is contrary to City design policy. The applicant.
however, disagrees with the design policy and has maintained the excessive uninterrupted
street length in the project design. Staff recommends that the street be redesigned to
conform to City design policy and a condition of approval requires same. The City's Traffic
division maintains that without such "interruption ,' an 800 foot long street will induce speeding
and therefore negatively impact the quality of life for the residents in the neighborhood. In
other areas of the City, attempts to control speed by signs has not proven effective.
G. Planninq Commission Workshops: The Planning Commission conducted two Pre-Application
Review workshops with the applicant on May 3, and August 12, 1998. Concerns expressed
during the first workshop related primarily to the increased density proposed. The
Commission felt that increasing density by relying on the Optional Development Standards
of the Etiwanda Specific Plan should only be undertaken if 'exemplary, innovative, and
special" design amenities would be provided. The applicant revised the plan to include parks
and trails for the second workshop. The Commission reacted favorably to the open space
elements, density transition, street scape design, and trails connecting major open space
elements proposed with the new plan and directed the applicant to work closely with Parks
Development and Planning staff on the open space elements. The applicant has been
working diligently with staff to that satisfaction.
H. Tree Removal Permit: The site contains remnant Eucalyptus windrows and a grove of Olive
trees that will have to be removed to accommodate the project. An arborist report was
prepared regarding the health of the trees. The arborist recommended preservation of the
Olive trees, which will be incorporated into the landscaping for the project. Many of the
Eucalyptus trees are not worthy of preservation due to potential structural weaknesses or
other reasons. The easterly windrow will be preserved in-place. Eucalyptus windrows
removed with the project will be replaced with new windrow planting in conformance with
Etiwanda Specific Plan requirements.
I. Desiqn Review Committee: The Design Review Committee (Stewart. Fong) reviewed the
project on August 3, 1999, and requested the project be revised and brought back for further
review as a consent calendar item. The revised project was reviewed by the Committee
(McNiel, Stewart, Fong) on August 17, 1999, and the Committee recommended approval with
conditions, see Exhibit "H.'
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J. Technical Review Committee: The Technical and Grading Review Committees have
reviewed the project and recommend approval subject to conditions outlined in the attached
Resolution of Approval.
K. Environmental Assessment: The applicant has completed Pad I of the Initial Study and staff
has completed Part II (Environmental Checklist). In completing the Initial Study checklist,
staff found that the site is located in an area recently identified by the U .S. Department of Fish
and Wildlife Service as potential habitat for endangered or threatened species. Habitat
assessment and biological surveys were required to determine potential habitat value and any
potential impacts, particularly to the federally-listed threatened California Gnatcatcher, the
endangered San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, and endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly.
Habitat assessment and protocol surveys were conducted by LSA Associates, Inc.,
consulting biologists permitted by the U.S. Department Fish and Wildlife Service. The results
of the surveys indicate that the site contains 18.8 acres of undisturbed Riversidian Alluvial
Fan Sage Scrub that is high quality. Undisturbed sage scrub is closely associated with the
California Gnatcatcher and the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat; however, protocol surveys
detected neither species on-site. To mitigate the loss of this habitat it is recommended that
it be replaced off-site at a ratio of 1:1. The main food plant for the Quino Checkerspot
Butterfly, Plantago erecta, was not found on-site and focused surveys for the adult butterfly
were therefore not warranted. With mitigation, the proposed development of the 132 acre
site will not likely result in adverse effects to rare. threatened, or endangered animal species.
The project will also have potential impacts related to flooding, air quality (during
grading/construction), transportation (increased traffic trips), fire hazards (wildland interface),
geological problems (nearby fault systems), and cultural resources (grove of Olive trees).
With implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the attached Initial Study and
Resolution of Approval, these potential impacts can be mitigated to a level of less than
significant. If the Planning Commission concurs, then issuance of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration would be in order.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: The applicant conducted a neighborhood meeting on
August 4, 1999 with surrounding homeowners. Approximately 20 homeowners in the vicinity of the
project site were in attendance. Concerns included:
A. Increased traffic in the area before and after construction and emergency access. The
applicant had a Traffic Impact Analysis/Congestion Management Program prepared to
determine necessary regional improvements necessary to mitigate increased traffic from the
project. There are several environmental mitigation measures and conditions of approval
requiring the developer to perform transportation related improvements to accommodate the
project.
B. Are homes to be one or two-story? Developer anticipates all two-story.
C. Home Price? Developer anticipates $240,000 to $300,000.
D. Home size? 2,400 square foot to 3,000 square foot.
E. How will project be phased? All one phase anticipated.
F. Time frame? Start grading early in 2000, start selling by June/July 2000, finish by 2001.
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G. Will existing trees along the east boundary of the site be preserved? Eucalyptus trees along
east project boundary will be preserved in-place, Olive trees will be transplanted on-site, other
windrows will be removed and replaced per Etiwanda Specific Plan.
H. Schools overcrowding. Currently, children in area are bussed to schools in Fontaria and
residents don't feel that's fair. They "pay extra" to live in Rancho Cucamonga but their
children have to go to school in Fontaria. Etiwanda School District boundaries are not the
same as City boundary. Developer will pay State mandated school impact fees. which will
be charged at time of building permit issuance.
I. Fire Protection. Residents want a Fire Station in the area. Fire District is currently
conducting a "Fire Defense Study" to ascertain possible substations as needed. Homes are
required to have specialized construction techniques and fuel modification is required to
mitigate fire hazards.
J. Convenience Shopping Opportunities. Residents want a convenience store in the area so
they won't have to drive so far to shop. There is a property designated "Neighborhood
Commercial" on the south side of the unbuilt portion of Wilson Avenue to the west of the site
but it is uncertain when it may be developed.
K. Public parks are appealing but not if they will increase assessments. Only the homeowners
within the subject tract would be assessed for the public parks.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 600-foot radius of the project site. To date, staff has received a small number of phone calls, all
of which were basic inquiries about the development.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Tract
14759 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions and issuance of
a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
City Planner
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Utilization Map
Exhibit "B" - Master Plan
Exhibit "C" - Tentative Tract Map
Exhibit "D" - Open Space
Exhibit "E" - Grading Plan
Exhibit "F" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit "G" - Illustrative Sections
Exhibit "H" - Design Review Action Agendas
Exhibit "1" - Initial Study Part II
Resolution of Approval with Conditions and Mitigation Monitoring Plan
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised in light of the above
comments and brought back for further Committee review.
Attachments
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Pare Stewart, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee requested that the project be revised in light of staff's comments and the following
additional comments be brought back for review as a Consent Calendar item. The applicant
agreed to the Committees direction and staff's comments.
1. The Variances requested (front yard setback reduction and building separation) would be
more appropriately requested with a formal Development Review submittal. The
Committee would prefer design solutions that do not rely upon variances.
2. It is recognized that the secondary design issues identified by staff may not be complied
with in an absolute fashion. So long as these items are minimized to the degree possible.
3. The proposed 40-foot width of landscape swaths on Wardman Bullock Road and Summit
Avenue are acceptable so long as the Community Equestrian Trails are paralleled by on-
site pedestrian pathways.
4. The applicant is willing to provide a green way trial system to link each neighborhood with
parks and trails as necessary to comply with Etiwanda Specific Plan requirements. The
applicant will work with staff to resolve this item.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Tentative Tract 14759
2. Related Files: Pre-Application Review 98-09
3. Description of Project: TENTATIVE TRACT 14759 - RANCHO SUMMIT - The proposed
subdivision of 132 acres of land into 358 single family lots and 3 lettered lots for common
open space/parks totaling 28.7 acres in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per
acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east and west sides of Wardman
Bullock Road, north and south of Summit Avenue - APN: 226-102-17.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Lennar Homes
24800 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5. General Plan Designation: Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
6. Zoning: Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) Etiwanda Specific Plan
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is surrounded to the north by single family
homes across Wilson Avenue, to the east by single family homes, to the west by a flood
control channel, and to the south by a flood control basin. The site slopes from north to
south at approximately 3.5 percent. The site contains a grove of Olive trees required to be
preserved per the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Access will be via an extension of Wardman
Bullock Road connecting the current termini at Wilson Avenue and at the southwest area
of Tract 13566 and by an extension of Summit Avenue into the site connecting with
Wardman Bullock Road. A master planned access to the Etiwanda Northeast Park to the
west of the site is proposed.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Brent Le Count
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: A Traffic Impact Analysis has been
completed for review by SANBAG.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated." or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning (v') Transportation/Circulation (t/) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing (~') Biological Resources (~/) Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (~/) Aesthetics
(v') Water (t/) Hazards (~/) Cultural Resources
(v') Air Quality (~/) Noise ( ) Recreation
(v') Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
( ) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
(,/) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to. by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment. and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment. but at
least one effect 1 ) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon
the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant
Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects
1 ) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Signed: /~.4t~/" L.~
Brent Le Count, AICP
Associate Planner
August 31, 1999
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal.'
a) Conflict with general plan designation or ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
Comments:
The project is designed in conformance with the Basic and Optional Development
Standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No increase in density or plan amendment are
proposed.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal.'
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( ) ( ) ( (v')
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ( ) ( ) (~/)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ( ) ( ) (~,)
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3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( )
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) (V')
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) (~/)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( )
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( )
f) Erosion, changes in topography. or unstable soil
conditions from ex~vation, grading, or fill? (V) ( ) ( )
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( )
h) Expansive soils? (V) ( ) ( )
i) Unique geologic or physi~l features? ( ) ( ) (V)
Comments:
f, h) The site is Io~ted approximately ~ mile from the Red Hill EaChquake Fault Zone.
A Geotechni~l Investigation was prepared (Converse Consultants, Janua~ 20,
1998) to ascertain whether there exist any geologi~l or seismic constrainIs that
would impact the project. The study found that the site is not located within an
identified eaChquake fault zone and the site is not susceptible to soil liquefaction,
or other seismic activities/hazards. All recommendations as outlined by
Converse Consultants Prelimina~ Geotechnical Investigation of
Janua~ 20,1998 shall be complied with, including but not limited to:
1. Site grading, in general, shall include removal and replacement as
process compacted fills of all undocumented fill materials, flood control
dikes, and the upper 2 to 5 feet of top soils and alluvial fan deposits.
Deeper removal may be required along the locally active channels within
natural drainage areas. Site grading would involve removal and disposal,
or on-site crushing, of considerable amounts of oversize material
comprising cobbles and boulders. Site preparation would also include
removal and disposal of vegetation, weeds, brush, trees, debris piles,
buried irrigation pipes, and the concrete water tank.
2. Additional investigation and geotechnical exploration shall occur during
site grading to assess collapse potential of matrix material comprising
silty sand with gravel and gravelly sand materials.
3. A detailed geotechnical investigation repoff, including detailed site
grading and prelimina~ foundation design and construction
recommendations, shall be prepared and submi~ed for review by the
Ci~, prior to issuance of grading permits.
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With mitigation, the impact is not considered significant.
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) (V) ( ) ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) (V) ( ) ( )
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) ( )
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ) ( )
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ( ) ( )
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception ot' an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability? ( ) ( )
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) ( )
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) ( )
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? ( ) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a, b) The absorption rate will be altered because of the paving and hard scape proposed.
Runoff created by development of the site will be mitigated through the
installation of a storm drain system, which will collect flows at the southwest
corner of the site and outlet into the San Sevaine Basin. Additionally, the
applicant is proposing to protect the site from runoff using drainage facilities.
A final drainage study will be prepared and reviewed for the design of the
facility, prior to recordation of the Final Tract Map. If the applicant cannot
acquire off-site property interests necessary to build the drainage facilities,
the developer waives his right to recordation of the final map.
The site is subject to potential flooding from the Etiwanda Creek wash. The project
is proposed to be constructed on land that is designated as Flood Zone D on the
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), defined by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) as areas in which flood hazards are undetermined. The applicant
has applied to FEMA for a change or zone designation and received a Conditional
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR). The applicant will be conditioned to process for
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a Letter of Map Revision to remove the site from the Flood Zone D, prior to
recordation of the Final Tract Map.
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal.'
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? (V) ( ) ( )
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (V) ( )
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( )
d) Create objectionable odors? ( )
Comments:
a, b) Air quality impacts may occur during the site preparation including grading and
equipment exhaust as it is used on-site. Major sources of emissions during this
phase include exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and
fugitive dust generated as a result of construction vehicles and equipment traveling
over exposed surfaces, as well as soil disturbances by grading filling. Nox and
PM10 levels may be exceeded on a daily basis during construction; however, with
implementation of mitigation measures, as listed below, impacts will be
reduced to less-than-significant levels.
Peak grading and construction emissions may exceed the South Coast Air Quality
Management District thresholds for the criteria pollutant of Nox (2.5 tons per
quarter) and PM10 (150 pounds per day). Emissions of other criteria pollutants
would be below the standards. This is a potentially significant impact, but would
be reduced to a less-than significant level with implementation of mitigation
measures as listed below.
1. The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on low emission factors and high energy efficiency.
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or diesel-powered
equipment in-lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use. During smog season (May through October), the overall
length of the construction period should be extended, thereby
decreasing the size of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles
and equipment operating at the same time.
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4. The construction contractor shall support and encourage ride sharing
and transit incentives for the construction crew.
5. Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on-site
and kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed
below.
A. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and to
create a crust after each day's activities cease.
B. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be
used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to
prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would
include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds
15 miles per hour.
C. After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is completed,
the entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by
pickup of the soil until the area is paved or otherwise developed so
that dust generation will not occur.
D. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept
moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
E. Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials and/or
construction debris to or from the site shall be tarped from the
point of origin.
6. The construction contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-
coated natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC
coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer
efficiency, such as high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray method, or
manual coatings application such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel,
spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge.
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) (v') ( ) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
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c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ) ( ) ( )
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
0 Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnbuts,
bicycle racks)? (V)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? (v')
Comments:
a) A Congestion Management Program/Traffic Impact Analysis (CMP/TIA) study has
been prepared to determine whether the project will cause increases in vehicle trips
or traffic congestion in excess of projections for the adopted land use. The
CMP/TIA (RKJK and Associates, Inc., March 15, 1999) concluded that the project
may result in excessive future traffic congestion. The report recommends certain
roadway and freeway improvements to accommodate the project generated traffic.
With the following mitigations, the impact is not expected to be significant.
1. The project will be required to install frontage street improvements in
their ultimate configuration, per City ordinance, and to pay
Transportation Development fees for improvements within the City limits
and CMP mitigation fees for improvements outside the City limits.
2. SummitAvenue shall be constructed curb-to-curb including street lights,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, from the west project boundary
to East Avenue. Construction shall occur with the first phase of
development. The utilities off-site shall be relocated as necessary. The
overhead utilities on-site shall be under grounded.
3. Traffic signals shall be installed at the intersections of Wilson
AvenueRVardman Bullock Road and Summit Avenue/Young's Canyon
Road.
4. A street or driveway connection to Hoppe Drive shall be provided for
secondary access to Tract 13566-2.
5. Summit Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road shall be constructed full
width within the project boundaries with the fist phase of development.
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7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants,
fish, insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) (~) ( ) )
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( ) (v') ( ) )
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g..
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) (v') ( ) )
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and
vernal pool)? ( ) ( ) (v') )
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) (v') )
Comments:
a) The property is located in an area recently identified by the U.S. Department of Fish
and Wildlife Service as potential habitat for endangered or threatened species.
Habitat assessment and biological surveys were required to determine potential
habitat value and any potential impacts, particularly to the federally-listed threatened
California Gnatcatcher, the endangered San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, and
endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly. Habitat assessment and protocol surveys
were conducted by LSA Associates, Inc., consulting biologists permitted by the
U.S. Department Fish and Wildlife Service. The results of the surveys indicate that
the site contains 62.48 acres or Coastal Sage Scrub (18.8 acres undisturbed
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, 20.36 acres disturbed Riversidian Alluvial Fan
Sage Scrub, and 23.32 acres of Buckwheat Scrub [monotypic sage scrub]).
Undisturbed sage scrub is closely associated with the California Gnatcatcher and
the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat; however, protocol surveys detected neither
species on- site. Pursuant to the Interim Project Review Guidelines as Contained
in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City, County, and U.S.
Department Fish and Wildlife Service (USDFWS) and California Department of Fish
and Game, a project review meeting was held at Rancho Cucamonga City Hall on
August 25, 1999. The USDFWS recommended that the Coastal Sage Scrub on-
site removed to accommodate the project be mitigated by off-site replacement at
a ratio of 3:1. However, the 3:1 ratio does not appear to be based upon any
scientific principles but is rather a preference of the Service. Of the 62.48 acres of
on-site Coastal Sage Scrub, 18.8 acres are considered undisturbed (undisturbed
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub). Replacement of the undisturbed Riversidian
Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub at a ratio of 1:1 appears reasonable. Purchase and
preserve (in perpetuity) off-site lands to provide substitute resources at a
ratio of I :1 forthe undisturbed Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub thatwould
be lost through project implementation, The main food plant for the Quino
Checkerspot Butterfly, Plantago erecta, was not found on-site and focused surveys
for the adult butterfly were therefore not warranted. The study indicates that five
sensitive species (not on State or Federal lists) were found on-site including
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Monarch butterfly, Northern Harrier, Golden Eagle, Loggerhead Shrike, and
Southern California Rufous-crowned Sparrow. However, available information does
not show that these species qualify as rare, threatened, or endangered. With
mitigation, the proposed development of the 132 acre site will not likely result in
adverse effects to rare, threatened, or endangered animal species.
b) The project will cause the removal of many rows of Eucalyptus trees. The applicant
has filed a Tree Removal Permit for consideration by the Planning Commission.
The Etiwanda SpeFific Plan allows Eucalyptus windrows to be removed to
accommodate a project subject to replacement with new windrow planting of
5-gallon Eucalyptus Maculata at 8-foot spacing. The existing Eucalyptus
windrow along the east project boundary provides a significant landscape buffer
between the subject property and the existing homes in Tract 13566 to the east.
This windrow shall be preserved in-place. The site also contains a Coast Live
Oak tree which should be either preserved in place or transplanted on-site.
The impact is not considered significant.
c) See Comment a) above regarding Coastal Sage Scrub. The site contains a grove
of Olive trees designated worthy of preservation by the Etiwanda Specific Plan. An
arborist study (Harmsorth Associates, December 1998) was conducted which
indicates that the trees are worthy of preservation and recommends they be
transplanted. The project design mitigates removal bytransplanting the Olive
trees to provide enhanced entry statement on Wardman Bullock Road per the
Conceptual Landscape Plan submitted with the application. With mitigation,
the impact is not considered significant.
d) There appear to be two drainage courses through the site, Very little water has
reached the drainages in several years due to flood control efforts to the northwest
of the site. There is no anticipated impact.
e) The site may function to some degree as a habitat linkage but construction of the
Route 30 Freeway to the south would prevent future linkage value of the site.
Furthermore, the site is surrounded to the south and west by open space/flood
control improvements which could continue to provide a habitat linkage in the area.
The impact is not considered significant,
8o ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal.'
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans? ( ) ( ) (~')
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) ( ) (~/)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? ( ) ( ) (v')
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9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V)
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V')
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees? ( ) (v') ( ) ( )
Comments:
e) The site falls within the "VVildland/Urban Interface" zone and is therefore
subject to fire hazard mitigation requirements, which may include vegetation
management, specialized home construction methods, and other
requirements. The current application involves subdivision only, no home designs
are proposed. Specialized home construction techniques will be assessed with a
future Development Review submittal. A condition of appreva] requires compliance
with Fire District requirements. With such mitigation, the impact is not considered
significant
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ) ( ) (v') ( )
Comments:
a, b) The project will increase noise levels since the site is currently vacant. The site is
not indicated to be in an area of excessive future noise by the General Plan. The
southern edge of the site lies over 1,000 feet nodh and west ol' the Route
30/Interstate 15 interchange separated from the interchange by a flood control
basin; therefore, future freeway noise is not expected to impact the site. Noise that
does reach the site from the south will be attenuated by construction of a tract
perimeter wall along the south boundary and by typical home construction
techniques. The impact is not considered significant.
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11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) (V) ( ) ( )
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( )
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) (v) ( )
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~,")
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a) The site falls within the "Wildland/Urban Interface" zone and is therefore
subject to fire hazard mitigation requirements, which may include vegetation
management, specialized home construction methods, and other
requirements. The current application involves subdivision only, no home designs
are proposed. Specialized home construction techniques will be assessed with a
future Development Review submittal. A condition of approval requires compliance
with Fire District requirements. With such mitigation, the impact is not considered
significant.
c) The Etiwanda School District has commented on several prior projects that school
facilities are overcrowded and in need of improvement and expansion. The
applicant will pay the State mandated school impact fees, prior to building
permit issuance. With mitigation, the impact is not considered significant.
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) ( )
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) ( )
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) ( )
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) (v') ( ) (
0 Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V)
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Comments:
e) The project will result in increased runoff due to roosted and hard scape areas. The
project will be required to construct local drainage facilities as necessary.
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal.'
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) (,/)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic
effect? ( ) ( ) (~)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) (v') ( )
Comments:
c) The project will increase light and glare since the site is currently vacant. However,
the residential lighting will be consistent with surrounding neighborhoods.
." ',
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal.'
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( (v') ( )
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( (v') ( )
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( (v') ( )
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change -
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values? ( ) ( (). (v')
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a-c) The site contains an old reservoir, an Olive grove. structural remains, and remnants
of an irrigation system. A Cultural Resources Reconnaissance study was
conducted (RMW Paleo Associates, Inc, December 1998) to assess potential
cultural, archeological, and historical resources and identify mitigation, if necessary.
The study found that the resources on-site lack sufficient integrity to be considered
for preservation or inclusion on the California Register of Historic Resources.
However, the study does recommend transplanting the Olive trees on-site. The
project design includes transplanting existing Olive trees to main
intersections such as Wardman Bullock Road and Summit Avenue. The study
also recommends that grading/ground disturbing activities in the northern half
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of the site be monitored by an archaeologist due to the possibility that sub-
surface deposits of historic era remains could be located on-site.
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~/)
Comments:
The project is designed in conformance with the Basic and Optional Development
Standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No increase in density or plan amendment are
proposed. The project does take advantage of the Optional Standards provisions for
maximizing density but this is offset by provision of three large public parks within the
project. The three parks will provide needed recreational opportunities for homeowners
within the tract and in the vicinity. There is no impact
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have
the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment. substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term. environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
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c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited. but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable'"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects. and the effects of
probable future projects.) ( ) ( ) (V) ( )
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? (
Comments:
c) Adoption of the proposed project will not have impacts that are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable. The proposed project will pay development impact
fees established by the City. the rates of which have been designed to mitigate the
potential impacts to fire protection services, police protection services. parks or
other recreational facilities, and other governmental services to a level of non-
significance. To the extent the project may impact upon utility resources provided
by private utility companies, potential impacts upon such resources will be mitigated
by the payment of rates and charges to these companies.
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering. program EIR. or other CEQA process.
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards.
and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The
following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review
in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all
that apply):
(v') General Plan
(Certified April 6, 1981 )
(v')Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 Genera~ Ran Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(v') Etiwanda Specific Plan EIR
(SCH #82061801, certified Jugy 6, 1983)
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Tentative Tract 14759 Pa<3e 16
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES:
Geological Problems:
All recommendations as outlined by Converse Consultants Preliminary Geotechnical investigation
of January 20, 1998 shall be complied with, including but not limited to:
1. Site grading, in general, shall include removal and replacement as processed compacted fills
of all undocumented fill materials, flood control dikes, and the upper 2 to 5 feet of top soils
and alluvial fan deposits. Deeper removal may be required along the locally active channels
within natural drainage areas. Site grading would involve removal and disposal, or on-site
crushing, of considerable amounts of oversize material comprising cobbles and boulders.
Site preparation would also include removal and disposal of vegetation, weeds, brush, trees,
debris piles, buried irrigation pipes, and the concrete water tank.
2. Additional investigation and geotechnical exploration shall occur during site grading to assess
collapse potential of matrix material comprising silty sand with gravel and gravelly sand
materials.
3. A detailed geotechnical investigation report, including detailed site grading and preliminary
foundation design and construction recommendations, shall be prepared and submitted for
review by the City, prior to issuance of grading permits.
Air Quality:
1. The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment used on-site based on
low emission factors and high energy efficiency. The construction contractor shall ensure
that construction grading plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be
tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or diesel-powered equipment in-lieu of
gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans include a statement
that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. During smog season (May through
October), the overall length of the construction period should be extended, thereby
decreasing the size of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles and equipment
operating at the same time.
4.The construction contractor shall support and encourage ride sharing and transit incentives
for the construction crew.
5. Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on-site and kept to a minimum
by following the dust control measures listed below.
A. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill
materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving
the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease.
B. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas
of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site. At a
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Tentative Tract 14759 Page 17
minimum. this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour.
C. After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is completed, the entire area of
disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by pickup of the soil until the area is paved
or otherwise developed so that dust generation will not occur.
D. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil
binders to prevent dust generation.
E. Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials, and/or construction debris to or from
the site shall be tarped from the point of origin.
6. The construction contractor shall utilize as much as possible pre-coated natural colored
building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC coating. and coating transfer or spray equipment
with high transfer efficiency. such as high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray method. or
manual coatings application such as paint brush, hand roller. trowel, spatula, dauber, rag. or
sponge.
Transportation:
1. Summit Avenue shall be constructed curb-to-curb including street lights, to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, from the west project boundary to East Avenue. Construction shall
occur with the first phase of development. The utilities off-site shall be relocated as
necessary. The overhead utilities on-site shall be under grounded.
2. Traffic signals shall be installed at the intersections of Wilson Avenue/Wardman Bullock Road
and Summit Avenue/Young's Canyon Road.
3. A street or driveway connection to Hoppe Drive shall be provided for secondary access to
Tract 13566-2.
4. Summit Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road shall be constructed full width within the project
boundaries with the first phase of development.
5. The project will be required to install frontage street improvements in their ultimate
configuration, per City ordinance, and to pay Transportation Development fees for
!mprovements within the City limits and Congestion Management Program mitigation fees for
~mprovements outside the City limits.
Water/Flooding:
1. The absorption rate will be altered because of the paving and hard scape proposed. Runoff
created by development of the site will be mitigated through the installation of a storm drain
system, which will collect flows at the southwest corner of the site and outlet into the San
Sevaine Basin. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to protect the site from runoff using
drainage facilities. A final drainage study will be prepared and reviewed for the design of the
facility, prior to recordation of the Final Tract Map. If the applicant cannot acquire off-site
property interests necessary to build the drainage facilities, the developer waives his right to
recordation of the Final Tract Map.
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Tentative Tract 14759 Page. 21
Biological Resources:
1. All of the existing Olive trees on-site deemed worthy of transplantation by a certified arborist
shall be transplanted to be included in on-site landscaping.
2. The existing Eucalyptus windrow along the east project boundary shall be preserved and
protected in-place as it serves a significant buffering function. Individual trees within the
windrow may be removed if they are found to be diseased, dead, or dangerous in the future
subject to replacement at a ratio of 1:1 with minimum 5-gallon Eucalyptus Maculata at 8 feet
on center per the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3. Eucalyptus windrows removed to accommodate the project shall be replaced with new
windrow planting of minimum 5-gallon Eucalyptus Maculata at 8~foot spacing at a rate of
50 linear feet of new windrow per acre.
4. The Coast Live Oak tree shall either be preserved in-place or transplanted on-site. If the tree
is damaged during transplantation or construction, it may be replaced with a minimum 48-inch
box sized Coast Live Oak.
5. Purchase and preserve (in perpetuity) off-site lands to provide substitute resources at a ratio
of 1:1 for the undisturbed Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub that would be lost through
project implementation.
Hazards:
1. The site falls within the "Wildland/Urban Interface' zone and is therefore subject to fire hazard
mitigation requirements such as vegetation management. specialized home construction
methods, and other requirements to comply with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Districrs
Standards for the high fire hazard zone,
Cultural Resources:
1. Per the recommendations of RMW Archeological Survey report dated December 1998,
grading/ground disturbing activities in the northern half of the site shall be monitored by an
archaeologist due to the possibility that sub-surface deposits of historic era remains could be
located on site.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would
occur.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review In accordance with the
Ca~fornla Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Tentative Tract 14759 Public Review Period Closes: September 22, 1999
Project Name: Rancho Summit Project Applicant: Lennar Homes
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the east and west sides of Wardman Bullock
Road, north and south of Summit Avenue - APN: 226-102~17.
Project Description: The proposed subdivision of 132 acres of land into 358 single family lots and 3
lettered lots for common open space/parks totaling 28.7 acres in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling
units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to detern~ine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or
mitigate the effects to a point where cleady no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all
related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at
10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
September 22, 1999
Date or Determination Adopted By
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Tentative Tract 14759
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of
the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.,
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. An MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when,
and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting
documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority
for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following
address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City
department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational
personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after
written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also
has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure
attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the
authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of
guarantee) with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or
pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period
of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reportin9 the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know
whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/repoding
plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development
Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVINGTENTATIVETRACT
NO. 14759, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 358 SINGLE FAMILY
LOTS AND 3 LETTERED LOTS FOR COMMON OPEN SPACE/PARKS
TOTALING 18.3 ACRES ON 132 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2.-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE
ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON THE EAST AND WEST
SIDES OF WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD, NORTH AND SOUTH OF
SUMMIT AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 226-102-17.
A. Recitals.
1. Rancho Summit has filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract No. 14759,
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative
Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 22nd day of September 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said
headng on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found. determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this' Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on September 22, 1999, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the south side of Wilson Avenue
east and west of Wardman Bullock Road and north and south of Summit Avenue with a street
frontage of 1,800 feet on Wilson Avenue and lot depth of 3,300 feet and is presently improved
with a derelict building foundation, an old reservoir, an olive grove, an Oak tree, and Eucalyptus
windrows. The site is in a Flood Zone "D" at the southeastern area of the Etiwanda (Alluvial) Fan
and slopes from north to south at approximately 3.5 percent. The elevation difference across the
site is approximately 115 feet. There are two remnant drainage courses through the site that no
longer carry much water due to flood control efforts to the north and west of the site. Further
drainage improvements will be conducted on-site and off-site to the north and west to protect the
site from flooding. Vegetation on-site includes Riversidian Alluvial Fan Scrub, which is a plant
community known to support habitat for threatened and endangered species. There is a grove
of Olive trees on-site, which are required to be preserved by the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant and developed with single
family homes, the property to the south consists of a flood control basin, the property to the east
is developed with single family homes, and the property to the west is vacant and improved with
flood control facilities; and
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c. A Congestion Management Program/Traffic Impact Analysis has been prepared
for the project to determine whether the project will cause increases in vehicle trips or traffic
congestion in excess of projections for the adopted land use. The project will be required to install
frontage street improvements in their ultimate configuration, per City ordinance, and pay
Transportation Development fees for improvements within the City limits and Congestion
Management Program mitigation fees for improvements outside the City limits. This will reduce
traffic related impacts to a less than significant level; and
d. The application is for subdivision purposes only, home and lot-by-lot landscape
design would be reviewed with a future Development Review submittal; and
e. The project is proposed to be developed under both the Basic and Optional
Development Standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Increased density is offset by inclusion
of three public parks within the project, which will provide recreational opportunities both forfuture
residents within the tract and for the surrounding area; and
f. The project site is potential habitat for threatened or endangered species (i.e.,
Califomia Gnatcatcher and San Bemardino Merdam Kangaroo Rat, respectively) and biological
surveys were conducted by a permitted biologist in accordance with the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service protocols. The protocol surveys concluded that the species were not found; and
g. The project site is potential habitat for an endangered species, the Quino
Checkerspot Butterfly, and a habitat assessment was conducted and determined that, because
of a lack of host plants, the site does not support adequate habitat and the species is not present;
and
h. The project site contains 18.8 acres of undisturbed Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage
Scrub, the removal of which will be mitigated in an off-site mitigation land bank; and
i. The project site is located within the '~7Vildland/Urban Interface" zone and San
Bemardino County Fire Safety Oveday District; and
j. The existing Eucalyptus tree windrows will be replaced with newwindrow planting
in conformance with the requirements of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
k. The existing Olive trees will be transplanted to be included in on-site landscaping;
and
I. Air quality impacts related to construction activities will be mitigated by following
techniques recommended by the South Coast Air Quality Management District; and
m. The site does not fall within an identified Seismic Special Studies Zone but the
Red Hill Earthquake Fault Zone lies approximately one-half mile to the north. Specialized grading
methods supervised by a geologist is required to mitigate potential seismic hazards; and
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above-
referenced public headng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the Tentative Tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
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b. The design or improvements of the Tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Tentative Tract is not likely to cause sedous public health problems; and
f. The design of the Tentative Tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by
the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment
for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Monitoring Program attached herato, and incorporated herein by this reference,
based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with
the Califomia Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder;, that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project, which are
listed below as conditions of approval.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the
Mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the
Planning Commission dudng the public headng, the Planning Commission heraby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1 -d) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code
of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Plannin,q Division
1 ) Provide pedestrian connections between cul-de-sac Streets "J," "O,"
"P," and "S" and Wardman Bullock Road.
2) For "T" intersections, plot homes to avoid headlight glare of oncoming
traffic from the street as much as possible.
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3) Provide retaining wails as necessary to maximize useable rear and
comer side yard areas.
4) The decorative entry monumentation shall be located completely on-
site, out of the public right-of-way and shall be maintained by the
Homeowners' Association.
Enqineedn.q Division
1) Right-of-way shall be acquired for Summit Avenue from the west
project boundary to East Avenue, in conjunction with the standard
condition regarding condemnation. The north half shall be fully
dedicated per figure 5-39 of the Etiwanda specific Plan. The south
half shall be dedicated 23 feet wide as measured from the street
centedine. The existing school site at the northeast comer of East
Avenue and Summit Avenue is fully improved, no additional right-of-
way will be required at this location.
2) Summit Avenue shall be constructed curb-to-curb including street
lights on both sides and sidewalk on the north side, to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, from the west project boundary to East Avenue.
Construction shall occur with the first phase of development. The
overhead utilities off-site shall be relocated as necessary. The
overhead utilities on-site shall be under grounded per the City's under
ground utility policy. The developer may request a reimbursement
agreement to recover the cost of permanent off-site improvements
from future development of the off-site properties frenting Summit
Avenue. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement
agreement within six months of the public improvements being
accepted by the City, all dghts of the developer to reimbursement
shall terminate.
3) Summit Avenue within the project boundaries shall be constructed 71
feet wide, per the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Proposed additional
parkways will be designed per City Standards and policies, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4) The extension of Summit Avenue northeast of the Wardman Bullock
Ddve intersection shall have a street right-of-way of 66 feet with a
curb-to-curb street dimension of 44 feet.
5) The southwest leg of the Summit Avenue intersection shall have a 44
foot curb-to-curb street dimension for a distance of 250 feet.
6) Summit Avenue, Young's Canyon Road, and Wardman Bullock Road
shall be constructed full width, including street lights and sidewalk,
within the project boundaries with the first phase of development.
7) A paved roadway with a minimum of two-way traffic from Wilson
Avenue to East Avenue shall be provided for at all times.
8) The street and storm drain plans for Wilson Avenue, full width. from
Wardman Bullock Road to 1,140 feet west of the west project
boundary shall be prepared, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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9) An in-lieu fee for the south half of Wilson Avenue west of Wardman
Bullock Road to the center of the flood control owned property to the
west, a distance of 1,140 feet west of the west project boundary,
excluding the portions that are classified as backbone and including
any storm drains, shall be paid to the City pdor to recordation of the
final map. In the event that the land owned by flood control becomes
developable, the applicant may request a refund for the length of
frontage that comes under pdvate ownership.
10) Wardman Bullock Road/Young's Canyon Road within the project
boundaries shall be constructed 102 feet wide, per the Etiwanda
Specific Plan. Proposed additional parkways will be designed per
City Standards and policies, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
The developer shall be eligible to receive transportation fee credit and
reimbursement consistent with the policy towards the portions of
Wardman Bullock Road and Young's Canyon Road that are classified
as backbone.
11) Street "B" at the eastedy terminus shall be designed as a standard
cul-de-sac, with the eastern curb face set 2 feet from the property
line, standard cul-de-sac right-of-way.
12) The drainage issues shall be resolved, to the satisfaction of all
involved agencies, pdor to recordation of the Final Map as follows:
a) A final drainage study shall be prepared. In addition to the
design and sizing of the drainage facilities for the project, the
current drainage patterns and hydrology shall be discussed.
The study will determine how much flow is being routed to the
Etiwanda system and how much flow to the San Sevaine
system. Drainage systems proposed with this development
shall not increase flows to the Etiwanda system.
b) It shall be the developers responsibility to have the current
FIRM Zone D designation removed from the project area. The
developers Engineer shall prepare all necessary reports, plans,
and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Letter of Map Revision .
shall be obtained from FEMA.
c) The ultimate regional improvements including the Upper
Etiwanda Regional Mainline Channel and the debds basin north
of Wilson Avenue or an approved interim facility shall be
bonded for, have approved plans, and be under construction.
d) Facilities to protect the site from local flows shall be designed,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
e) All necessary environmental clearances shall be obtained.
f) The developer, at his sole expense and effort, shall acquire all
easements necessary to accommodate ultimate, local, and/or
intedm facilities. In the event the developer is not able to
acquire the necessary off-site right-of-way, the Final Map shall
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be disapproved per Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 66473 of the
Subdivision Map Act.
g) Maintenance responsibility of the drainage facilities that will be
constructed to protect the site from local flows is undermined.
Appropriate measures shall be taken to provide for the
maintenance.
h) The applicant Will execute the purchase of the San Bemardino
County Flood Control Distdct easements currently encumbering
Tentative Tract 14759 per the July 29, 1999 Memorandum of
Understanding between Rancho Summit Builders and the
District, pdor to recordation of the Final Map or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first.
13) A traffic signal shall be designed and installed for the intersection of
Wilson Avenue/Wardman Bullock Road and a traffic signal shall be
designed for the intersection of Summit Avenue/Young's Canyon
Road. The developer shall be eligible for fee credits toward and
reimbursement of costs in excess of the Transportation Development
Fee, in conformance with City policy.
14) Redesign "E" Street in Parcel A to eliminate straight section of street
longer than 800 feet.
15) Indicate school bus stop locations. If curb lane is less than 20 feet,
a bus bay shall be provided.
16) An Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment shall be processed to reduce
the southerly parkway of Wilson Avenue from Wardman Bullock Road
to 1,400 feet west of Wardman Bullock Road, where the Metropolitan
Water Distdct feeder line moves to the south side of Wilson Avenue,
prior to approval of the Final Map. The parkway shall be reduced
from 65 feet to 40 feet and maintain the proposed meandering bike
path and equestrian trail. If denied, an amended Tentative Tract Map
shall be processed to indicate the required Wilson Avenue right-of- ·
way and the new lot layout.
17) The standard parkways and trails along Wardman Bullock Road,
Young's Canyon Road, Summit Avenue, and Wilson Avenue will be
annexed into Landscape Maintenance District No. 7. All other areas
proposed for public maintenance will be annexed into the newly
created district.
18) The Tentative Tract will be conditioned to form and join a new
assessment district, which will maintain the additional park lands and
widened parkways. The district will be formed with an escalator to
allow for increases in maintenance costs without a vote.
19) Consultant shall check with the Engineering Division for landscape
design information pertaining to Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson
Avenue.
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20) The Community Trail along the south project boundary shall be
20 feet wide. A connection to the existing trail to the east,
constructed with Tract 13566-2, shall be designed to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer. The developer shall acquire any off-site right-of-
way necessary to design the trail to City Standards, prior to
recordation of the Final Map.
21) The local residential streets shall be constructed with property-line-
adjacent sidewalk.
22) The developer is providing three parks as part of the project. The
parks will be of varying sizes and be designed to encourage differant
levels of community activity. The 7.94-acre park will have a parking
lot, community trail access, restroom facility. minimal ball fields, and
open space. The 6.67-acre park will be a standard neighborhood park
with programmed ball fields, restroom facility, parking lot, and open
space. The 3.73-acre park will be a passive park with curbside
parking, a tot lot, restrooms, and open space as follows:
a) A parkway trail connecting the parks shall be provided, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b) The tree parks shall be constructed in accordance with the
recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission with
the boundaries of the subdivision, in- lieu of payment of park
fees.
c) The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City to
provide for the construction of the parks in-lieu of paying park
fees, subject to City Council approval.
d) Each park shall be fully constructed upon completion of one-half
of the units within each respective parcol: the 46th unit for
Parcel A, the 90th unit for Parcel B, and the 42nd unit for Parcol
C.
e) The Parks and Recreation Commission, prior to final Map
approval, shall approve the park design, including grading.
f) All dedicated park lands are to be located on non-restricted
developable, unencumbered lands. This includes, but is not
limited to clear title, no easements, no seismic faults, no grades
greater than 10 percent, and free from flood hazard.
g) The frontages of the parks within Parcels B and C shall be
posted R26 "No Parking."
Environmental Miti~ation Measures
Geological Problems - All recommendations as outlined by Converse
Consultants Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation of January 20, 1998,
shall be complied with, including but not limited to:
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Page 8
1) Site grading, in general, shall include ramoval and replacement as
processed compacted fills of all undocumented fill matedais, flood
control dikes, and the upper 2 to 5 feet of top soils and alluvial fan
deposits. Deeper removal may be required along the locally active
channels within natural drainage areas. Site grading would involve
removal and disposal, or on-site crushing, of considerable amounts
of oversize matedal compdsing cobbles and boulders. Site
preparation would also include removal and disposal of vegetation,
weeds, brush, trees, debris piles, buded irrigation pipes, and the
concrete water tank.
2) Additional investigation and geotechnical exploration shall occur
dudng site grading to assess collapse potential of matrix matedal
comprising silty sand with gravel and gravelly sand materials.
3) A detailed geotechnical investigation report, including detailed site
grading and preliminary foundation design and construction
recommendations, shall be prepared and submitted for review by the
City, pdor to issuance of grading permits.
Air Quality
1) The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on low emission factors and high eneq3y
efficiency. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction
Grading Plans include a statement that all construction equipment will
be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications.
2) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or diesel-powered
equipment in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction Grading
Plans include a statement that work crews will shut ~off equipment
when not in use. Dudng smog season (May through October), the
overall length of the construction pedod should be extended, thereby
decreasing the size of the area prepared each day, to minimize
vehicles and equipment operating at the same time.
4) The construction contractor shall support and encourage dde shadng
and transit incentives for the construction crew.
5) Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on-site
and kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed
below:
a) Dudng clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and
to create a crust after each day's activities cease.
b) Dudng construction, water trucks or spdnkler systems shall be
used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
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Page 9
prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would
include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds 15
miles per hour.
c) After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is
completed, the entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated
immediately by pickup of the soil until the area is paved or
otheRvise developed so that dust generation will not occur.
d) Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept
moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
e) Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials, and/or
construction debds to or from the site shall be tarped from the
point of odgin.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize as much as possible pre-
coated natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC
coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer
efficiency, such as high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray method,
or manual coatings application such as paint brush, hand roller,
trowel, spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge.
Transportation
1) Summit Avenue shall be constructed curb-to-curb including street
lights, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, from the west project
boundary to East Avenue. Construction shall occur with the first
phase of development. The utilities off-site shall be relocated as
necessary. The overhead utilities on-site shall be under grounded.
2) Traffic signals shall be installed at the intersections of Wilson
AvenueRVardman Bullock Road and Summit Avenue/Young's
Canyon Road.
3) A street connection to Hoppe Drive shall be provided for secondary
access to Tract 13566-2.
4) Summit Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road/Youngs Canyon Road
shall be constructed full width within the project boundaries with the
first phase of development.
5) The project will be required to install frontage street improvements in
their ultimate configuration, per City ordinance, and to pay
Transportation Development fees for improvements within the City
limits and Congestion Management Program mitigation fees for
improvements outside the City limits.
6) The project's congestion Management Program/Traffic Impact
Analysis (CMP/TIA) study identified traffic impacts at three locations,
which will result in an unacceptable level of service unless mitigated.
The TIA has also determined the amount of this project's fair share
contribution to these mitigations. A cash payment in-lieu of
construction as contribution for the following future projects shall be
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
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September 22, 1999
Page 10
paid, pdor to the issuance of building permits or Final Map approval,
whichever occurs first, in the following amounts:
Amount Recipient A~lency Future Project
$16,037 City of Rancho Cucamonga Installation of a future
traffic signal at the
intersection of Cherry
Avenue and Young's
Canyon Road.
$12,264 City of Fontana Installation of a future
traffic signal at the
intersection of Chemj
Avenue and Summit
Avenue/I-15 Freeway
frontage road.
$17,792 City of Fontana Installation of a future
traffic signal at the
intersection of Cherry
Avenue and Carter
Avenue.
Water/Flooding
1) The absorption rate will be altered because of the paving and
hard scape proposed. Runoff created by development of the
site will be mitigated through the installation of a storm drain
system, which will collect flows at the southwest comer of the
site and outlet into the San Sevaine Basin. Additionally, the
applicant is proposing to protect the site from runoff using
drainage facilities. A final drainage study will be prepared and
reviewed for the design of the facility, prior to recordation of the
Final Tract Map. If the applicant cannot acquire off-site property
interests necessary to build the drainage facilities, the developer
waives his dght to racordation of the Final Map.
Biological Resources
1) All of the existing Olive trees on-site deemed worthy of
transplantation by a cartified.arborist shall be transplanted to be
included in on-site landscaping.
2) The existing Eucalyptus windrow along the east project
boundary shall be preserved and protected in-place as it serves
a significant buffedng function. Individual trees within the
windrow may be removed if they are found to be diseased,
dead, or dangerous in the future subject to replacement at a
ratio of 1: 1 with minimum 5-gallon Eucalyptus Maculata at 8 feet
on center per the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3) Eucalyptus windrows removed to accommodate the project shall
be replaced with new windrow planting of minimum 5-gallon
Eucalyptus Maculata at 8-foot spacing at a rate of 50 linear feet
of new windrow per acre.
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Page 11
4) The Coast Live Oak tree shall either be preserved in-place or
transplanted on-site. If the tree is damaged during
transplantation or construction, it may be replaced with a
minimum 48-inch box sized Coast Live Oak tree.
5) Purchase and preserve (in perpetuity) off-site lands, such as
expanding the North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve, to provide
substitute resources at a ratio of 1:1 for the undisturbed
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub that would be lost through
project implementation.
Hazards
1) The site falls within the "Wildland/Urban Interface" zone and is
therefore subject to fire hazard mitigation requirements such as
vegetation management, specialized home construction
methods, and other requirements to comply with the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District's Standards for the high fire hazard
zone.
Cultural Resources
1 ) Per the recommendations of RMW Archeological Survey report
dated December 1998, grading/ground disturbing activities in
the northern half of the site shall be monitored by an
archaeologist due to the possibility that sub-surface deposits of
historic ere remains could be located on-site.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
A'R'EST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Bred Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day of September 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
'PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
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September 22, 1999
Page 12
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Tentative Tract 14759
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration forthe above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of
the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. An MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when,
and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting
documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the odginal authority
for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following
address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division)
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
· Mitigation Monitodng Program
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Page 2
3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate wdtten approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve. by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requidng no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City
department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational
personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after
written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also
has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure
attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the
·. authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of
guarantee) w. ith the City· These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or
pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the requked period
of time·
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know
whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting
plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development
Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGA~N MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUiIR~' PART III)
Project File No.: Tentative Tract 14759 Applicant: Rancho Summit
Initial Study Prepared by:.Brent Le Count Date: Auqust 31, 1999
Geological Problems - All recommendations as outlined
by Converse Consultants Preliminary Geotechnical
Investigation of January 20, 1998, shall be complied
with, including but not limited to:
1 ) Site grading, in general, shall include removal and BO C Ongoing A/C 2/4
replacement as processed compacted fills of all
undocumented fill materials, flood control dikes,
and the upper 2 to 5 feet of top soils and alluvial
fan deposits. Deeper removal may be required
along the locally active channels within natural
(r~ drainage areas. Site grading would involve
removal and disposal, or on-site crushing, of
)~ considerable amounts of oversize material
comprising cobbles and boulders. Site
preparation would also include removal and
disposal of vegetation, weeds, brush, trees, debris
piles, buried irrigation pipes, and the concrete
water tank.
2) Additional investigation and geotechnlcal BO C Ongoing A/C 2/4
exploration shall occur during site grading to
assess collapse potential of matrix material
comprising silty sand with gravel and gravelly sand
materials.
3) A detailed geotechnical investigation report, BO B Prior to C 2
including detailed site grading and preliminary construction
foundation design and construction permits
recommendations, shall be prepared and
submitted for review by the City. prior to issuance
of grading permits.
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1 ) The absorption rote will be altered because of the CE B Final map D 1
paving and hard scape proposed. Runoffcreated recordation
by development of the site will be mitigated
through the installation of a storm drain system,
which will collect flows at the southwest comer of
the site and outlet into the San Sevaine Basin.
Additionally, the applicant is proposing to protect
the site from runoff using drainage facilities, A
final drainage study will be prepared and reviewed
for the design of the facility, prior to recordation of
the Final Tract Map. If the applicant cannot
acquire off-site property interests necessary to
build the drainage facilities, the developer waives
his right to recordation of the Final Map.
~-~ 1) The construction contractor shall select the CP/BO B/C Plancheck C/A 2/4
construction equipment used on-sita based on low
emission factors and high energy efficiency. The
construction contractor shall ensure that
construction Grading Plans include a statement
that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications.
2) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
diesel-powered equipment in lieu of gasoline-
powered engines where feasible.
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3) The construction contractor shall ensure that CP/BO. C Plan check C 2
construction Grading Plans include a statement
that work crews will shut off equipment when not
in use. During smog season (May through
October), the overall length of the construction
period should be extended, thereby decreasing
the size of the area prepared each day, to
minimize vehicles and equipment operating at the
same time.
4) The construction contractor shall support and CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
encourage ride sharing and transit incentives for
the construction crew.
5) Dust generated by the development activities shall CP/BO C Ongoing A i 4
be retained on-site and kept to a minimum by
following the dust control measures listed below:
Lr~ a) During clearing, grading, earth moving,
excavation, or transportation of cut or fill
materials, water trucks or sprinkler systems
shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the
site and to create a crust after each day's
activities cease.
b) During construction, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to keep all areas of
vehicle movement damp enough to prevent
dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this
would include wetting down such areas in the
later morning and after work is completed for
the day, and whenever wind exceeds 15
miles per hour.
c) After clearing, grading, earth moving, or
excavation is completed, the entire area of
disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by
pickup of the soil until the area is paved or
otherwise developed so that dust generation
will not occur.
d) Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall
be covered, kept moist. or treated with soil
binders to prevent dust generation.
e) Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill
materials and/or construction debris to or
from the site shall be tarped from the point of
origin.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize as much CP/BO B/C Ongoing A 4
as possible pre-coated natural colored building
materials, water-based or Iow-VOC coating, and
~ coating transfer or spray equipment with high
~ transfer efficiency, such as high volume low
pressure (HVLP) spray method, or manual
coatings application such as paint brush, hand
roller, trowel, spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge.
1 ) Summit Avenue shall be constructed curb-to-curb CE A 1 st phase A 3/4
including street lights, to the satisfaction of the City construction
Engineer, from the west project boundary to East
Avenue. Construction shall occur with the first
phase of development. The utilities off-site shall
be relocated as necessary. The overhead utilities
on-site shall be under grounded.
2) Traffic signals shall be installed at the intersections CE B Construction A 3/4
of Wilson AvenueRVardman Bullock Road and
Summit Avenue/Young's Canyon Road.
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3) A street connection to Hoppe Drive shall be CE B Construction A 3/4
provided for secondary access to Tract 13566-2.
4) Summit Avenue and Wardman Bullock CE A 1st phase A 3/4
Road/Youngs Canyon Road shall be constructed construction
full width within the project boundaries with the first
phase of development.
5) The project will be required to install frontage CE B Prior to A 2
street improvements in their ultimate configuration, construction
per City ordinance, and to pay Transportation
Development fees for improvements within the
City limits and Congestion Management Program
mitigation fees for improvements outside the City
limits.
6) The project's congestion Management CE B Prior to D 1/2
Program/Traffic Impact Analysis (CMP/TIA) study issuance of
identified traffic impacts at three locations, which building
will result in an unacceptable level of service permits
(" unless mitigated, The TIA has also determined or Final Map
~ the amount of this projecrs fair share contribution approval,
to these mitigations. A cash payment in-lieu of whichever
construction as contribution for the following future occurs first
projects shall be paid, prior to the issuance of
building permits or Final Map approval, whichever
occurs first, in the following amounts:
Amount Redolent Aaencv Future Project
$16,037 City of Installation of a future
Rancho traffic signal at the
Cucamonga intersection of Cherry
Avenue and Young's
Canyon Road.
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$12,264 City of Fontana Installation of a future
traffic signal at the
intersection of Cherry
Avenue and Summit
Avenue/I-15 Freeway
frontage road,
$17,792 City of Fontana Installation of a future
traffic signal at the
intersection of Cherry
Avenue and Carter
Avenue.
1) All of the existing Olive trees on-site deemed CP B/C Priorto NC 2/4
worthy of transplantation by a certified arborist grading
shall be transplanted to be included in on-site permit
landscaping,
~' 2) The existing Eucalyptus windrow along the east CP B/C Prior to NC 2/4
~ project boundary shall be preserved and protected grading
, in-place as it serves a significant buffering permit
function. Individual trees within the windrow may
be removed if they are found to be diseased,
dead, or dangerous in the future subject to
replacement at a ratio of 1:1 with minimum 5-
gallon Eucalyptus Maculata at 8 feet on center per
the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3) Eucalyptus windrows removed to accommodate CP B/C Prior to NC 2/4
the project shall be replaced with new windrow grading
planting of minimum 5-gallon Eucalyptus Maculata permit
at 8-foot spacing at a rate of 50 linear feet of new
windrow per acre.
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4) The Coast Live Oak tree shall either be preserved CP B/C Prior to A/C 2/4
in-place or transplanted on-site. If the tree is grading
damaged during transplantation or construction, it permit
may be replaced with a minimum 48-inch box
sized Coast Live Oak tree.
5) Purchase and preserve (in perpetuity) off-site CP B Prior to D 2
lands, such as expanding the North Etiwanda permits
Habitat Preserve, to provide substitute resources
at a ratio of 1:1 for the undisturbed Riversidian
Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub that would be lost through
project implementation.
1 ) The site falls within the "Wildland/Urban Interface" FC B/C/D Plan check A/C 2
zone and is therefore subject to fire hazard
mitigation requirements such as vegetation
management, specialized home construction
methods, and other requirements to comply with
~ the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District's Standards
for the high fire hazard zone.
1 ) Per the recommendations of RMW Archeologlcal CP/BO C Ongoing A 2/4
Survey report dated December 1998,
grading/ground disturbing activities in the northern
half of the site shall be monitored by an
archaeologist due to the possibility that sub-
surface deposits of historic era remains could be
located on-site.
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Key to Checklist Abbreviations
A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection CDD - Community Development Director I - Withhold Rew,d,~i;en of Final Map
B - Pdor To Construction B - Other Agency Permit / Approval CP - City Planner or deslgnee 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check CE - City Engineer or designee 3 - Withhold Certificate of
D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports / Studies / Plans) BO - Building Official or destgnee ; 4 - Stop Work Order
E - Operating PO - Pollca Captain or deslgnee 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or deslgnee 6 - Revoke CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Tentative Tract 14759
SUBJECT: Sin.qle family subdivision
APPLICANT: Lennar Homes
LOCATION: south side Wilson Avenue at Wardman Bullock Road
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative,
to relinquish such approval. The app cant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attomey's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its
sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Acopy~fthes~gnedRes~~uti~n~fAppr~va~~rCityP~anner~s~etter~fappr~va~~anda~~Standard
Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction
plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check. · '
B. Time Limits
1. Subdivision approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if building
permits are not issued or appreved use has not commenced within 3 years from the date of
approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
2. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
*'- Pro~ect No. TT 14759
Completion Date
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, /
all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at
the time of building permit issuance.
4. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be /
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, herruing, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
5. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the /
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions
and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concun'ently with the Final Map or pdor to the
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the
name and address of their officars on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
6. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved pdor to the issuance of building permits.
7. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
8. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double waft
condition would result, the developer shall make s good faith effort to work with the ad}oining
property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days pdor to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project's
perimeter.
9. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two Y~-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
10. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant.
11. Slope fencing along side prepere/lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
12. On comer side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
13. For residential development, return walls and comer side walls shall be decorative masonry.
14. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
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Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including Slope planting and model home landscaping
in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or pdor
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barder
in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans.
The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees
shah be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
3. All pdvate slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
4. All pdvate slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger
size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope
banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-
gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted
in staggered dusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section
shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
5. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigations shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold
and occupied by the buyer. Pdor to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
6. Front yard and comer side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the
Development Code and/or Etiwanda Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the
required street trees and slope planting.
7. The final design of the pedmeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included
in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
8. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, Olive tree
relocation, meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is
required along Summit Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
10. Tree maintenance cdteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These cdteda shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
11. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water (for model homes only) through
the principles of Xedscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code.
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12. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required at a ratio of 50 linear /
feet per acre. The size, spacing, staking, and irrigation of these trees shall comply with the
City's Tree Preservation Ordinance (RCMC 19.08.100).
E. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of /
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719.00, pdor to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City
to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents
shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
In those instances requiring long term monitodng (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy),
the applicant shall provide a wdtten monitoring and reporting program to the City Planner prior
to issuance of building permits. Said program shall identify the reporter as an individual
qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be /
marked with the project file number (i.e., 'IF 14759). The applicant shall comply with the latest
adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National
Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes, ordinances,
and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the Building and
Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Dreinage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. Applicant
shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division pdor to permit
issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation /
and pdor to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday ___/__
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
G. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City __ __/__
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of Califomia to /
perform such work.
3. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. __ __/
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4. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails. public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal
encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or
tentative map. Pdvate easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails,
etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street cante~ine):
48 total feet on Wilson Avenue east of Wardman Bullock Road
79 total feet on Wilson Avenue west of Wardman Bullock Road subject to Plan
Amendment
3. Comer property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
4. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
approved openings: Wilson Avenue, SummitAvenue, Wardman Bullock Road, Young's Canyon
Road.
5. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on
the final map.
6. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along dght tum lanes, and bus bays, to provide
a minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. If curb adjacent sidewalk is used along
the right turn lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided.
7. The developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off-site property interests
necessaW to construct the required public improvements, and if he/she should fail to do so, the
developer shall, at least 120 days pdor to submittal of the final map for approval, enter into an
agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code Section 66462 at such
time as the City acquires the property interests required for the improvements. Such agreement
shall provide for payment by the developer of all costs incurred by the City to acquire the off-site
property interests raquired in connection with the subdivision. Security for a pod/on of these
costs shall be in the form of a cash deposit in the amount given in an appraisal report obtained
by the developer, at developer's cost. The appraiser shall have been approved by the City prior
to commencement of the appraisal. This condition applies in particular, but not limited to:
Summit Avenue.
I. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos,
landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City
Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,
AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
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2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: /
Sb'eet Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr, Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
Wilson Avenue X X X X X
east of Wardman
Bullock Road
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavemenl
reconstruction and ovedays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
· shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior
to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a /
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineers Office in addition to any
other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and /
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or / /
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer.
Notes:
(1)Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of
200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. · '
(2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel
with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all comers of intersections per City __
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City reads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with /
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cast of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be /
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be appreved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check. /
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4.Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
J, - Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineedng Public Works Standards shall
be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval pdor to final map approval or
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways,
medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape
Maintenance District: Wilson Avenue, Wardman Bullock Road, Young's Canyon Road, Summit
Avenue, interior trails and parks.
2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40%) of mortared cobble
or other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropdate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
Drainage and Flood Control
1. The project (or portions thereof) is located within a Flood Hazard Zone; therefore, flood /
protection measures shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved
by the City Engineer.
2. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and appreved by the City Engineer prior to final map /
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
3. A permit from the San Bemardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its __/__ __
right-of-way. . ·
4. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe __/___
measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
5. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage __/__
in a sump catch basin on the public street.
L. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, __/__
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. __/__
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the /
Cucamonga County Water Distdct (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
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the Environmental Health Depadment of the County of San Bemardino. A letter of compliance
from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs
first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map
approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other
residential projects.
M, General Requirements and Approvals
1. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Regional Mainline, Secondary ReGional, and Master Ran DrainaGe /
Fees shall be paid prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is
involved. -
2. Permits shall be obtained fi'om the following agencies for work within their right-of-way: San /
Bemardino County Flood Control.
3: A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the Law Enforcement Community /
Facilities District shall be filed with the City Engineer pdor to final map approval or the issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the Developer.
4. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covedng the estimated operafing costs for /
all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
5. Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient improvement plans shall be completed __ /
beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage protection to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot lines shown on the
approved tentative map.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
N. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Fadlities District requirements shall apply to this project. The developer
shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, participated in,
or consummated, a Mello-Roos Commu n ity Facilities District (C FD) for the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the
development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time
recordation of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1,500 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b)
(Increase).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants
shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed,
and operahie prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel.
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4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants,
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch riser with
a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard.
Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on appreved brands and model numbers.
5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed pdor to
final inspection.
6. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All readways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32.
X Other. Wildland interface requirements.
7. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus.
8. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept tdmmed to a minimum of 14 feet.
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
9. Fire Distdct fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
$132 for Single Family Residential Tract (per phase).
10. Project is located in a high fire hazard area and is subject to special wildland/urban interface
hazard mitigation requirements. Such requirements may include requirements related to
vegetation management plans. special construction enhancements, emergency access, water
supply, automatic fire extinguishing systems, and other special requirements. AN EXTRA SET
OF PLANS IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMmm reED TO THE BUILDING AND SAFETY
DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTAL. THE BUILDING AND
SAFETY DEPARTMENT COORDINATES ALL PLAN SUBMITTALS AND WILL FORWARD
THE EXTRASET TO THE FIRE PREVENTION NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT FOR FIRE PLAN
REVIEW. If you have any questions regarding your plan review in fire, please contact the Fire
Prevention New Construction Unit located in the Building and Safety Department at
(909) 477-2730.
CITY OF RANCI I(.) CUCAMON(;A ' ~
STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 22, 1999
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Rebecca Van Buren, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-04 -
OVERLAND COMPANY - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map for
approximately 20 acres of land south of the Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East
Avenue from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre); and for approximately 20 acres of land on
the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, 550 feet north of Foothill Boulevard from Low-
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) to Medium Residential (8-14
dwelling units per acre) - APN: 1100-031-08, 1100-061-02 through 04, 1100-071 *01
and 02, and 1100-151-01 and 02.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 99-01 - OVERLAND COMPANY - A request to change the Etiwanda
Specific Plan Land Use Map for approximately 20 acres of land south of the
Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East Avenue from Medium Residential (8-14
dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre): and
for approximately 20 acres of land on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue 550 feet
north of Foothill Boulevard. from Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per
acre) to Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) - APN: 1100-031-08,
1100-061-02 through 04, 1100-071-01 and 02. and 1100-151-01 and 02.
BACKGROUND: In 1991. the Planning Commission and City Council conducted publiC; hearings
on a City-initiated request to reduce the Medium Residential acreage in the Etiwanda Specific Plan
to address issues of increased traffic, demands on City services, overcrowding in schools. and a
change of the community's rural character (Exhibit "C"). The City adopted an ordinance which
· reduced the Medium Residential acreage in the Etiwanda Specific Plan to those limited areas
shown on the current land use map. The two sites in this application were involved in the 1991
hearings. In and around the northerly site. "Area 1 ." the Medium designation was reduced from
approximately 30 acres to 20 acres. The southerly site. "Area 2." was part of a larger, 90-acre area.
redesignated from Medium to Low-Medium, to accomplish an overall reduction in residential density
in the area.
In March of 1999, Joseph Oleson. representing Overland Company. presented alternate land use
concepts for Etiwanda, south of Interstate 15. to the Planning Commission at a Pre-Application
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workshop. Land use concepts included rearranging future park, office, single family, and multi-
family locations. The Commissioners commented on potential compatibility, master planning, and
environmental issues associated with the shifting of land uses. In light of the discussion, the
applicant has chosen to file General Plan and Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment applications for
the shifting of Medium and Low-Medium designations on two defined areas only. The applications
do not involve shifting of the future park or office uses in Etiwanda.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A Project Density: The General Plan and Etiwanda Specific Plan currently designate Area 1
as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Area 2 as Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre). The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two
undeveloped 20-acre sites. This equal exchange of land use designations is intended to be
"density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated for the Etiwanda
Specific Plan or estimated population.
B. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq:
North: Area I - Interstate 15 Freeway, Medium District
Area 2 - Vacant land, Low-Medium District
South: Area 1 - Vacant land, Low-Medium District
Area 2 - Residence, retail, and vacant land, General Commercial District
East: Area 1 o Vacant land, East Avenue, City of Fontana
Area 2 - Vacant land, Low-Medium District
West: Area I - Interstate 15 freeway
Area 2 - Vacant land, residence, Low Medium District
C. General Plan Desiqnations:
Project Site - Area 1 - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
Area 2 - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
North: Area I - Interstate 15 Freeway
Area 2 - Low-Medium Residential
South: Area I - Low-Medium Residential
Area 2 - Commercial
East: Area 1 - City of Fontana
Area 2 - Low-Medium Residential
West: Area I - Interstate 15 freeway
Area 2 - Low-Medium Residential
D. Site Characteristics: Area 1 is a linear configuration bordered on the northwest by the
Interstate 15 Freeway. To the south, the site is bounded by residential land. To the east, the
site is bounded by vacant land in the City of Fontana Area 2 is bounded by vacant land to
the north and east. To the west, the site is bounded by residences and vacant land. To the
south, the site is bounded by a residence and vacant land and a residence, within the Foothill
Boulevard commercial corridor. Both sites contain approximately 20 acres and are
undeveloped.
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September 22, 1999
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ANALYSIS:
A. General: The proposed project is a request to amend the General Plan and Etiwanda
Specific Plan land use maps. The project reflects an "exchange" of land use designations
between two equally sized, vacant properties. A Medium Residential designation on a 20-acre
site adjoining the freeway is proposed to be shifted to a 20-acre site adjoining the Foothill
Boulevard commercial corridor. The Low-Medium Residential designation on the 20-acre site
adjoining the Foothill Boulevard commercial corridor is proposed to be shifted to the 20-acre
site adjoining the freeway. No development is proposed at this time.
B Appropriateness of Existinq Residential Desiqnations: In Area 1. the existing Medium
designation along the freeway reflects the general policy of placing higher intensity land uses
along the major traffic corridors where extensive buffering. noise mitigation and access
controls are necessary. Medium designation flanks a portion of the freeway while the
remainder of the land between the freeway and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan is
predominately Low-Medium Residential.
In Area 2, the existing Low-Medium Residential designation provides continuity with the larger
area designated Low-Medium between Etiwanda and East Avenues, south of Miller.
C. Appropriateness of Proposed Residential Desiqnations: Higher land use intensities are
appropriate adjoining a freeway to allow clustering of units and mitigation of noise by site
design. Higher land use intensities are also appropriate adjoining commercial corridors to
provide support for businesses, public transit, and to create viable activity centers. Both
areas in this application are shown in the "Relative Land Use Intensities" figure in the
Etiwanda Specific Plan as appropriate sites for higher land use intensities (Exhibit "D")
because of the proximity to traffic and commercial corridors, respectively.
On a practical matter, the two areas differ in terms of how synchronized the land use
boundaries are with legal lot lines. The existing Medium designation in Area 1 does not
coincide with existing property lines. Some lots have split-zoning with Low-Medium in the front
and Medium in the rear. Two lots are without frontage on East Avenue, the primary point of
access for a multi-family project. In contrast, the proposed Medium designation in Area 2 is
consistent with properly lines and contains ample frontage along Etiwanda Avenue, with
secondary access available to the nodh in approved Tentative Tract Map 15711. Staff feels
the property configurations in Area 2 provide better opportunity for a coordinated,
appropriately designed Medium density project compatible with the nearby Foothill Boulevard
commercial corridor.
The proposed Low-Medium designation in Area I is consistent with the other Low-Medium
districts, also abutting Interstate 15 Freeway in the Etiwanda Area. The proposed Low-
Medium designation was shown in the master plan for Tentative Tract 15711, south of Area
1. Staff feels the proposed land use designations are consistent with land use arrangements
and land use compatibilities in the City.
D. Environmental Assessment: Pans I and II of the Initial Study have been completed. Staff has
determined that no significant impacts would result from shifting the Medium and Low-
Medium land use designations for the two sites. Environmental issues will need to be
analyzed when formal development proposals are applied for in the future. When specific
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September 22, 1999
Page 4
development projects are proposed. existing environmental review requirements will be
initiated to ensure adequate analysis of impacts. Any impacts noted will be mitigated through
the City's development review process.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to
the City Council for General Plan Amendment 99-04 and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 99-01
by the adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval and issuance of a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:RVB\Is
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Proposed Land Use Amendment
Exhibit "B" - Adopted Etiwanda Specific Plan Land Use Map
Exhibit "C" - 1991 Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment Issue Areas
Exhibit "D" - Etiwanda Specific Plan "Relative Land Use Intensities"
Exhibit "E" - Environmental Initial Study, Pad II
Resolution - Recommendation of Approval for GPA 99-04
Resolution - Recommendation of Approval for ESPA 99-01
CIPr CiTY
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: GeneralPlanAmendment99-04&EtiwandaSpeci~cPlanAmendment99-01
2. Related Files:
3. Description of Project: A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map and the
Etiwanda Specific Plan Land Use Map for approximately 20 acres of land south of the
Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East Avenue. from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling
units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre); and for
approximately 20 acres of land on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue. 550 feet north of
Foothill Boulevard, from Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) to Medium
Residential (6-14 dwelling units per acre) - APN: 1100-031-08, 1100-061-02 through 04,
1100-071-01 and 02, and 1100-151-01 and 02.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Overland Company, c/o Joseph Oleson
48891 Noline,
Palm Desert, CA 92260.
5. General Plan Designation: Medium Residential and Low-Medium Residential.
6. Zoning: Mediu~ Residential and Low-Medium Residential in the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The first site area between the Interstate 15
Freeway and East Avenue is bounded by the freeway along its entire northwestern property
line. To the north, there is a water district facility, a triangular parcel formed between the
subject site. the freeway, and East Avenue. To the south and east, the site is bounded by
vacant land in a residential district. The second site area on Eitwanda Avenue is bounded
by vacant land to the north and east in residential districts. To the west. the site is bounded
by residences and vacant land in a residential district. To the south, the site is bounded by
a residence and vacant land and a residence, within the Foothill Boulevard commercial
corridor.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Rebecca Van Buren. AICP, Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
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- Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 99-04 and ESPA 99-01 page ?
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
(x) Land Use and Planning (X) TransportatioNCirculation ( ) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing ( } Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Aesthetics
( ) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources
( ) Air Quality ( ) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandatory Findings o1' Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment.
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to. by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment. and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards. and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon
the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a 'Potentially Significant
Impact" or 'Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated.' An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment.
there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects
1 ) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Signed: (~F~(,_Ct'L, ~¢Y~,~
R~ecca Van t~uren, AICP
Associate Planner
August 25, 1999
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GPA 99-04 and ESPA 99-01 Page 3
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified,
1. ~ND USE AND PMNNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
zoning?
b) Conflict with appli~ble environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
viciniW? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Disrupt or divide the physi~l arrangement of an
established communiW? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The proposed project is a request to amend the General Plan and Specific Plan land
use maps. The project reflects an "exchange" of land use designations be~een ~o
equally sized, vaunt propedies. A Medium Residential designation on a 20-acre site
adjoining the freeway is proposed to be shifted to a 20-acre site adjoining the Foothill
Boulevard commemial corridor. The Low-Medium Residential designation on the
20-acre site adjoining the Foothill Boulevard commercial corridor is proposed to be
shifted to the 20-acre site adjoining the freeway. Nojevelopment is proposed at
this time.
2. POPU~TION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or Io~l
population projections? ( ) (X)
b) Induce substantial gro~h in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ) (X)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ( ) (X)
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Comments;
a - C) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan or estimated population,
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Wou/d the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ( ) (X)
c) Seismic ground fa ure, ncluding liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - i) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size. There is no development proposed in this application.
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - i) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size. There is no development proposed in this project.
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal.'
a) Violate any air quality'standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - d) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project.
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GPA 99-04 and ESPA 99-01 Page 6
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) (X) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) (X)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ) (X)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) (X)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporling
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two site areas of equal
size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended to be
"density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated for the
Etiwanda Specific Plan or estimated population. As a result, no changes in project
trip generation area are anticipated with this action.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants,
fish, insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and
vernal pool)? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) (X)
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Comments:
a - e) No development is proposed with the project. Future development applications will
be subject to a separate environmental review to determine potential impacts to the
environment.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposah
a) Conflict with adopted energy consen/ation
plans? (X)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? (X)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? (X)
Comments:
a - c) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project.
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with fiammable
brush, grass, or trees? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Comments:
a - e) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each), This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project.
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( (X)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( (X)
Comments:
a - b) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of ~o vaunt site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). Both proposed land uses are commonly associated with
the adjoining site conditions; i.e. Low-Medium Residential land uses ~mmonly abut
the Interstate 15 Freeway in the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and Medium Residential
land uses ~mmonly abut the commercial corridors. Hence, the proposed
~esignations are consistent with land use arrangements and land use ~mpa~ibilities
~n the Ci~. Future development will be subject to a separate environmental review
to dete~ine impacts and appropriate measures to eliminate, reduce, or mitigate
negative impacts to acceptable levels. No development is proposed in this project.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government seaices in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental seaices? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - e) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of ~o vaunt site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project,
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12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utih'ties:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - g) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project.
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic
effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - c) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project.
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14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb pa eontological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) D sturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Affect h stor cal or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - e) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project.
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Affect existing recreat onal opportunities? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a - b) The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two vacant site areas of
equal size (20 acres each). This equal exchange of land use designation is intended
to be "density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated
for the Etiwanda Specific Plan. No development is proposed in this project.
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16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have
the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? (X)
b) Shod term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve shod-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.) (X)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.) (X)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? (X)
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(X) General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981 )
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 99-04 and ESPA 99-01 Page .12
(X)Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(X) Etiwanda Specific Plan EIR
(SCH #82061801, certified July 6, 1983)
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: General Plan Amendment 99-04 and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 99-01
Public Review Period Closes: September 22, 1999
Project Name: Project Applicant: Overland Company, % Joseph Oleson
Project Location (also see attached map): South of the Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East
Avenue and on the east side of Efiwanda Avenue, 550 feet north of Foothill Boulevard
APN: 1100-031-08, 1100-061-02 through 04, 1100-071-01 and 02, and 1100o151-01 and 02.
Project Description: A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map and the Etiwanda Specific
Plan Land Use Map for approximately 20 acres of land from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per
acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre); and for approximately 20 acres of land
from Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) to Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units
per acre).
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted
an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or
mitigate the effects to a point where cleady no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project
file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Division at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
(Date City Council adopts Neqative Declaration)
Date of Determination Adopted By
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT 99-04, A REQUEST
TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE
15 FREEWAY AND WEST OF EAST AVENUE FROM MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL TO LOW MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL, AND FOR
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE
OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, 550 FEET NORTH OF FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, FROM LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN:
1100-031-08, 1100-061-02 THROUGH 04, 1100-071-01 AND 02, AND
1100-151-01 AND 02
A. Recitals.
1. Ovedand Company has filed an application for General Plan Amendment No. 99-04
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan
Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On September 22, 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public headng on Septernber22, 1999, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a, The application applies to two areas, each with approximately 20 acres of land.
Area I is basically a linear configuration which flanks the south side of the Interstate 15 freeway
with frontage on East Avenue and is presently vacant. Area 2 is basically a rectangular;
configuration, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue 550 feet north of Foothill Boulevard
and is presently vacant. Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14
dwelling units per acre) and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), respectively;
and
b. The properties to the north of the subject sites are designated freeway and Low-
Medium Residential, and contain a freeway and vacant land, respectively. The properties to the
west are designated freeway and Low-Medium Residential, and contain a freeway and vacant
land, respectively. The properties to the east are within the City of Fontana and are vacant. The
properties to the south are designated Low-Medium Residential and Commercial, respectively, and
contain vacant land and a residence, a retail store, and vacant land, respectively.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
GPA 99-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
September 22, 1999 -,
Page 2
c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan
and with related development; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element;
and
e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent
properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properties.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a That the subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed distdct
in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area. A Low-
Medium Residential designation is proposed in Area 1, consistent with the other Low-Medium
districts abutting the Interstate 15 Freeway in the Etiwanda Area. The proposed Low-Medium
designation was shown in the master plan for approved Tentative Tract 15711 to depict circulation
and a potential subdivision design. A Medium Residential designation is proposed in Area 2
adjoining a commercial corridor to provide support for businesses, public transit, and to create
viable activity centers. Area 2 is shown on the Etiwanda Specific Plan Concept Plan of "Relative
Land Use Intensities" as an appropriate site for higher land use intensities because of the
proximity to major traffic and commercial corridors. The proposed Medium designation in Area 2
is consistent with existing property lines and contains ample frontage along Etiwanda Avenue, with
secondary access available to the north in approved Tentative Tract Map 15711. The property
configurations in Area 2 provide opportunity for a coordinated, appropriately designed Medium
density project compatible with the nearby Foothill Boulevard commercial corridor; and
b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the.
environment nor the surrounding properties. The General Plan currently designates Area I as
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Area 2 as Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre). The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two
undeveloped 20-acre sites. This equal exchange of land use designations is intended to be
"density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated for the Etiwanda
Specific Plan; and
c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information conta!ned in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
GPA 99-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
September 22, 1999
Page 3
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Negative
Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption
of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set fodh in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. 99-04.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day of September 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 99-01. A REQUEST TO
CHANGE THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE
15 FREEWAY AND WEST OF EAST AVENUE FROM MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL, AND FOR
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE
OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, 550 FEET NORTH OF FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, FROM LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 1100-031-08. 1100-061-02 THROUGH 04. 1100-071-01 AND 02,
AND 1100-151-01 AND 02
A. Recitals.
1. Ovedand Company has filed an application for General Plan Amendment No. 99-01
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereina~er in this Resolution, the subject General Plan
Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On September 22, 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudrig the above-
referenced public hearing on September22, 1999, including written and oral staff reports. together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to two areas, each with approximately 20 acres of land.
Area I is basically a linear configuration which flanks the south side of the Interstate 15 freeway
with frontage on East Avenue and is presently vacant. Area 2 is basically a rectangular
configuration, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue 550 feet north of Foothill Boulevard
and is presently vacant. Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14
dwelling units per acre) and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), respectively;
and
b. The properties to the north of the subject sites are designated freeway and Low-
Medium Residential, and contain a freeway and vacant land. respectively. The properties to the
west are designated freeway and Low-Medium Residential. and contain a freeway and vacant
land, respectively. The properties to the east are within the City of Fontana and are vacant. The
properties to the south are designated Low-Medium Residential and Commercial, respectively, and
contain vacant land and a residence. a retail store, and vacant land. respectively.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
ESPA 99-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
September 22, 1999
Page 2
c, This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan
and with related development; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element;
and
e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent
properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properties.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a That the subject property is suitable forthe uses permitted in the proposed distdct
in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area. A Low-
Medium Residential designation is proposed in Area 1, consistent with the other Low-Medium
districts abutting the Interstate 15 Freeway in the Etiwanda Area, The proposed Low-Medium
designation was shown in the master plan for approved Tentative Tract 15711 to depict circulation
and a potential subdivision design. A Medium Residential designation is proposed in Area 2
adjoining a commercial corridor to provide support for businesses, public transit, and to create
viable activity centers. Area 2 is shown on the Etiwanda Specific Plan Concept Plan of "Relative
Land Use Intensities" as an appropriate site for higher land use intensities because of the
proximity to major traffic and commercial corridors. The proposed Medium designation in Area 2
is consistent with existing property lines and contains ample frontage along Etiwanda Avenue, with
secondary access available to the north in approved Tentative Tract Map 15711. The property
configurations in Area 2 provide opportunity for a coordinated, appropriately designed Medium
density project compatible with the nearby Foothill Boulevard commercial corridor; and
b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properties. The General Plan currently designates Area I as
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Area 2 as Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre). The proposed project exchanges land use designations of two
undeveloped 20-acre sites. This equal exchange of land use designations is intended to be
"density neutral" with no changes in the number of dwelling units designated for the Etiwanda
Specific Plan; and
c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan and the
Etiwanda Specific Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and. further, this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
PLANNING COMMISSION RE~OLUTION NO.
ESPA 99-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
September 22, 1999
Page 3
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Negative
Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission dudrig the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption
of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(col-d} of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment No. 99-01.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buffer, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day of September 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
Ds
CITY O|: RANG O C JCAMONGA -- ,,~
STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 22, 1999
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Rebecca Van Buren, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 - MAR
VISTA HOMES - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for
the eastern portion of recorded Tract 13812 and the southern portion of recorded
Tract Map No. 14120 consisting of 88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the
Very-Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan, located approximately 1,300 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue, north of
Highland Avenue, and south of Summit Avenue - APN: 225-411-01 through 18 and
225-421 o01 through 12, 15 through 16, and 19 through 27 for lots in Tract 13812 and
APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11, and 16 for lots in Tract 14120.
BACKGROUND: Tracts 13812 and 14120were originallyapproved in 1988 and 1991, respectively.
Panda Development recently recorded the tracts and commenced construction of the 113 "smaller
lots" in the western portion of the site (lots within the Etiwanda Nodh Specific Plan). Mar Vista
Homes purchased the "half-acre" lots in the eastern portion of the project site, which are 40 of the
153 lots in Tract 13812 (lots within the Etiwanda Specific Plan) and 48 of the 68 lots in Tract 14120
(lots south of Summit Avenue). Mar Vista is proposing new house designs on the recorded lots
which are entirely within the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: The project site consists of the eastern portion of recorded
Tract 13812 and the southern portion of recorded Tract Map No. 14120. Panda Development
recently constructed Summit Avenue to access these two tracts from Etiwanda Avenue. Panda
Development also rough graded and paved the streets in Tract 13812, including the half-acre lots
in this application.
The portion of the project within Tract 14120 has remained fallow for several years. In 1998, a
habitat assessment was conducted for Tract 14120. The habitat assessment states that the area
in this application (south of Summit Avenue) contains non-native grassland. To the west of the
project site, Panda Development is proceeding with construction of its single family residences, to
the north, south, and east are vacant land and occasional single family dwellings.
ANALYSIS:
A. General: Mar Vista Homes is proposing four primary floor plans. Plans 2 and 3 have
variations in garage locations and Plan 4 has a second-story bonus room, which creates
significantly different architectural massing and roof lines to qualify as additional floor plans.
Each plan includes three architectural styles: Traditional Country, Early California Ranch.
and Bungalow, which are consistent with the Etiwanda Specific Plan guidelines. The floor
plans are a mix of single-story and two-story residences and range in size from 3,467 to
4,384 square feet. All plans have four-car garages broken into various configurations. Mar
Vista is offering a detached pool house and detached recreational vehicle garage as options
to home buyers. The pool house is 484 square feet. and may be converted to a home office
or casita. A casita is a second dwelling unit which requires a Conditional Use Permit. The
RV garage is 645 square feet. Both emulate architectural details of the main house.
ITEM F
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-34 - MAR VISTA HOMES
September 22, 1999
Page 2
B. Desiqn Review Committee: The Design Review Committee reviewed the project on
August 17, and 31, 1999. The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Fong) recommended approval
with conditions, which have been incorporated into the attached Resolution of Approval.
Action Comments from both meetings are attached (Exhibit "H").
C. Gradinq Committee: The Grading Committees reviewed the project and determined it is
consistent with the conceptual grading plans approved for the tracts.
D. Environmental Assessment: Parts I and II of the Initial Study have been completed.
Biological surveys, habitat assessments, and focused surveys for the federally threatened
California Gnatcatcher and the federally endangered San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat were
conducted for Tracts 13812 and 14120 (Bon Terra Consulting, June 1998). The surveys
did not find threatened and endangered species within the project site. The land within
Tract 13812 contained sage scrub habitat which was analyzed in a 1998 Initial Study and
Negative Declaration adopted for the Tract. Tract 13812 was subsequently rough graded
and streets were paved prior to submittal of this application. At this time. the land within the
tract is a rough graded subdivision, essentially void of vegetation. The land within Tract
14120 also contained coastal sage scrub habitat north of Summit Avenue. but south of
Summit Avenue is non-native grassland. The project site in this application is the area
south of Summit Avenue. The conversion of the rough graded subdivision and the non-
native grassland to a residential development will not impact endangered, threatened, or
rare species or their habitats. Therefore, Staff has determined that no significant impacts
would result from the proposed residential development of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Development Review
99-34 through adoption of the attached Resolution of approval with conditions and issuance ol~ a
Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:RVB/ma
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Utilization Map
Exhibit "B" - Site Plan
Exhibit "C" - Grading Plan
Exhibit "D" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit "E" - Floor Plans & Elevations
Exhibit "F" - Phasing Plan
Exhibit "G' - Wall & Fence Plan
Exhibit "H" - Design Review Committee Action Comments dated August 17, and
31. 1999
Exhibit "1" - Initial Study Part II
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:00 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren August 17, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 - MAR VISTA HOMES - The design review of building elevations
and detailed site plan for the eastern portion of recorded Tract 13812 and the southern portion
recorded Tract Map No. 14120 consisting of 88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the Very
Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located
approximately 1,300 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit
Avenue - APN: (lots in Tract 13812) 225-411-01 through 18, 225-421-01 through 12, 15 through
16, and 19 through 27; and APN: (lots in Tract 14120) new numbers not yet issued by Assessor's
Office, prior APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11, and 16.
Backqround: Tracts 13812 and 14120 were originally approved in 1988 and 1991, respectively.
Panda Development recently recorded the tracts and commenced construction of the 113 "smaller
lots" in the western portion of the site (lots within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan). Mar Vista
Homes purchased the "half-acre" lots in the eastern portion of project site, which are 40 of the 153
lots in Tract 13812 (lots within the Etiwanda Specific Plan) and 48 of the 68 lots in Tract 14120 (lots
south of Summit Avenue). Mar Vista is proposing new house designs on the recorded lots. The
lots in this development review application are entirely within the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
Desiqn Parameters: Mar Vista Homes is proposing 4 primary floor plans. Plans 2 and 3 have
variations in garage locations and Plan 4 has a second-story bonus room, which create significantly
different architectural massing and roof lines to qualify as additional floor plans. Each plan includes
3 architectural styles: Traditional Country, Early California Ranch, and Bungalow consistent with
the Etiwanda Specific Plan guidelines. All plans have 4-car garages broken into various
configurations as follows:
Plan 1 is single story, 3,467 square feet, and features a pair of 2-car garages in an auto
court.
Plan 2 is single story, 3,801 square feet, and features a 2-car straight-in and 2-car side-on
garage. Plan 2x rearranges the garages to form a pair of 2-car garages in an auto court.
Plan 3 is two-story, 4,102 square feet, and features a 3-car side-on and l-car straight-in
garage. Plan 3x rearranges the garage to form a 4-car side-on garage.
Plan 4 is two-story, 4,384 square feet, and features a pair of 2-car garages on the side
elevation.
Mar Vista is offering a detached pool house and detached recreational vehicle garage as options
to home buyers. The pool house is 484 square feet, and may be converted to a home office or
casita. A casita is a second dwelling unit which requires a Conditional Use Permit. The RV garage
is 645 square feet. Both emulate architectural details of the main house.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project:
1. Additional architectural enhancement is needed on the side and rear elevations of Plan 1B
'Early California Ranch' style.
"DRC COMMENTS
DR 99-34-MAR VISTA HOMES
August17,1999
Page 2
2. At the intersection of Vintage Drive and Countrywood Place, two lots have 4-car side-on
garages facing Vintage Drive. Additional enhancement or offsetting of garages should be
considered to soften the long wall plane; i.e., frame garages in stone veneer, add dormer
to roof, offset portion of the garages.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1, A minimum 5-foot wide landscape area should be provided between the back of sidewalk
and any walls in corner side yard situations to breakup the massing of the walls and
minimize graffiti potential. Corner side yard walls should be shifted to provide a 5-foot wide
landscape area between the back of sidewalk and the walls per Planning Commission
policy.
2. All retaining walls exposed to public view should be treated with a decorative exterior finish
or be composed of a decorative block material.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project
subject to the modifications as recommended above.
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pare Stewart. Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee concurred with the applicant's proposed architectural revisions to address the two
major issues above (side and rear elevation enhancement, re-orienting 4-car garages to break up
wall plane). The Committee requested the applicant enhance other side and rear elevations on
Plans I and 2, increase covered porches to 8ofoot minimum depth, and explore courtyard details
on single story plans. The Committee continued the project to the Consent Calendar on
August 31 st to allow the applicant to revise elevations.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren August 31, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 - MAR VISTA HOMES - The design review of building elevations
and detailed site plan for the eastern portion of recorded Tract 13812 and the southern portion
recorded Tract Map No. 14120 consisting of 88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the Very
Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located
approximately 1,300 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit
Avenue - APN: (lots in Tract 13812) 225-411-01 through 18, 225-421-01 through 12, 15 through
16, and 19 through 27; and APN: (lots in Tract 14120) new numbers not yet issued by Assessor's
Office, prior APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11, and 16.
Plans will be presented at meeting
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the revised elevations with the following
modifications:
Plan 2A and 2B: Add a gable to the side elevation with ornamentation to match the front
elevation.
Plan 2C: Revise the side elevation window and roof extension to break up the long wall
plane.
Plan 4B: Continue the distinguishing architectural features on the front elevation to
sides and rear (recessed windows, grillwork. and awnings).
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Development Review 99-34
2. Related Files: Tract 13812 and Tract 14120
3. Description of Project: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 - MAR VISTA HOMES - The
design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the eastern portion of
recorded Tract 13812 and the southern portion of recorded Tract Map No. 14120 consisting
of 88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (less than
2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located approximately 1,300 feet
west of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit Avenue -
APN: 225-411-01 through 18, 225-421-01 through 12, 15 through 16, and 19 through 27
for lots in Tract 13812 and APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11. and 16 for lots in Tract 14120.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Mar Vista Homes
1700 Hamner Avenue, Suite 112.
Norco. CA 91760
5. General Plan Designation: Etiwanda Specific Plan
6. Zoning: Very-Low Residential District
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: To the north. east, and south of the project site is
vacant land. The properly to the west is the remainder of Tract 13812 where 107 single
family homes are under construction.
8, Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Rebecca Van Buren, AICP. Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required:
Cucamonga County Water District
Etiwanda School District
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project. involving
at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact." "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning ( ) Transportation/Circulation (X) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing (X) Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
(X) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (X) Aesthetics
(X) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources
( ) Air Quality (X) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a ~ignificant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards. and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon
the earlier analysis as d~scribed on attached sheets. if the effect is a "Potentially Significant
Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment.
there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects
1 ) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Signed: :!~L,~'~('('/~, ~
R~b~cca Var~B~'ren, AICP'
Associate Planner
August 30, 1999
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DR 99-34 Pacje 3
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal.'
a) Conflict with general plan designation or ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal.'
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g.. through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ) ( ) (X)
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ( ) ( ) (X)
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c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) (X) ( )
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
f) The topography will be altered to accommodate the project. The design of the
project site and construction of the proposed grading shall follow the
recommendations of the soils engineer and shall comply with the current building
standards and codes at the time of construction. Grading of the site will be done
under supervision of a licensed Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor. The impact is not
considered significant.
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage pattems.
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) (X) ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) (X) ( )
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Changes in the amount of su~ace water in any
water body? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ( ) ( ) (X)
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability? ( ) ( ) (X)
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g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) (X)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) (X)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The proposed project will result in an increase in paved surface areas, which could
result in a decrease in absorption rates and an increase in the amount of surface
water runoff, All runoff will be conveyed to existing and proposed drainage facilities
which were designed to handle the subject water flows.
b) An evaluation of flooding impacts was addressed in the environmental assessment
for Tract 13812, and as a condition of tract map approval, flood protection facilities
are required to be installed as pad of the development of the site. Mitigations for
flooding hazards are referenced in City Council Resolution 88-699 and Negative
Declaration dated December7, 1998. Previously adopted mitigation includes:
1 ) Interim drainage protection facilities shall be provided along the north project
boundary of Tract 13812. A maintenance agreement shall be executed to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing
private maintenance of the drainage facility but providing the City with the
right of access to maintain the facility if private maintenance is insufficient,
and allowing the City to assess those costs to the developer.
2) The main storm drain line within Tract 13812 shall be sized for a 100-year
storm (Q100), The pipe shall be extended southerly and westerly within a
street or public easement to the existing inlet on the north side of Highland
Avenue.
3) Construct the portion of the City Master Plan Storm Drain located within
Summit Avenue as justified by the final drainage study and approved by the
City Engineer.
4) Construct portions of the Etiwanda Master Plan, System 5 Storm Drains,
located in Summit and Etiwanda Avenues, and install concrete lining in the
existing dirt channel nodh of Highland Avenue, as justified by the final
drainage study and approved by the City Engineer.
5) Provide sufficient catch basins at the sump in Summit Avenue to minimize
the possibility of overflows due to catch basin blockage, or relocate the
sump, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Alter air movement. moisture, or temperature. or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) (X)
0 Conflicts with adopted policies suppoding
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) ) (X)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) The project will not generate substantial additional vehicular movement. The
proposal is consistent with the General Plan and the North Specific Plan for which
the street widths were evaluated at a build-out condition. The project will be
required to provide a primaM and secondar7 access to the site and install street
frontage improvements in their ultimate configuration, per City Ordinance.
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DR 99-34 Pa~le 7
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants,
fish, insects, animals, and birds)? ( ( ) (X)
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( (X) ( )
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ( ) (X)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and
vernal pool)? ( ( ) (X)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ( ) (X)
Comments:
a & c) The project site consists of the eastern portion of recorded Tract 13812 and the
southern podion of recorded Tract Map No. 14120. The entire land area within
Tract 13812 was recently rough graded and streets were paved pursuant to the
conditions of approval of the tract and a Negative Declaration adopted for the
project. Therefore, the site area within this particular tract is presently a rough
graded subdivision, essentially void of vegetation.
The podion of the project within Tract 14120 has remained fallow for several
years. In 1998, a habitat assessment was conducted for Tract 14120 as
pad of an environmental review for a proposed time extension forthe tract.
The results of the survey reveal that the land area north of Summit Avenue
contains indicator species of coastal sage scrub habitat, and the area south
of Summit Avenue contains non-native grassland. The project site in this
application is the area south of Summit Avenue (non-native grassland).'
The conversion of the rough graded subdivision and the non-native
grassland to a residential development will not impact endangered,
threatened, or rare species or their habitats. Therefore, this impact is not
considered to be a significant impact.
b) Tract 14120 included a tree removal subject to replacement windrow planting.
Previously adopted mitigation measures include:
1 ) New on-site windrow planting shall be provided at a rate of 50 lineal feet per
acre. Based on a project of 53.05 acres, a minimum of 2,653 lineal feet of
on-site Eucalyptus windrow shall be provided. On-site windrow planting
shall consist of Eucalyptus maculata in 5-gallon size planted 8 feet on-
center.
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DR 99-34 Page 8
8. ENERGY AND MINE~L RESOURCES. Would the
proposah
a) Conflict with adopted energy consedation
plans? ( (X)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
ine~cienl manner? ( (X)
c) Result in the loss of availabili~ of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? ( (X)
g. H~RDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, bul not limited
to: oil, peslicides, chemi~ls, or radiation)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Possible interference wilh an emergency
response plan or emergen~ evacuation plan? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with fiammable
brush, grass, or trees? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
Comments:
b) The subject site is bounded on the south by the future Route 30 freeway. An
evaluation of noise impacts on the project site was addressed in the environmental
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DR 99-34 Page 9
assessments and conditions of approval for Tract 13812 and 14120. An updated
noise study was prepared on April 28, 1999, by Colia Acoustical Consultants. The
updated study states a sound attenuation barrier approximately 9 feet in height will
be necessary to mitigate freeway noise to acceptable levels. The developer is
required to construct the sound attenuation barrier as a condition of approval on
both tracts. The previously adopted mitigation measures include:
1) An acoustical barrier, as required by the acoustical analysis, shall be
installed along the south tract boundary and shall be designed consistent
with the sound attenuation wall to be provided with Tract 13812.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
d) Maintenance of public facilities, inclu,cling roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:.
c) The conditions of approval for Tract 13812 and 14120 require the developer to
mitigate school impacts. The Chaffey Joint Union High School District submitted
correspondence dated February 18, 1998, indicating a mitigation agreement was
reached with the owners of the property.
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( ) (X)
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0 Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Lo~l or regional water supplies7 ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
13. ~STH ETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) (X) ( )
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic
effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Create light or glare7 ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Comments:
a) · The project is adjacent to the future State Route 30. A sound attenuation wall is
required to mitigate noise impacts generated by the freeway. A wall plan shall be
prepared for Ci~ Planner approval which in~rporates necessa~ sound attenuation.
a de~rative material. and extensive lands~ping to minimize negative aesthetic
effect.
14. CULTU~L RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontologi~l resources? ( ) ( ) ( (X)
b) Disturb archaeologi~l resources? ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Affect histori~l or cultural resources7 ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Have the potential to ~use a physi~l change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values7 ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area7 ( ) ( ) (X)
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15. RECREATION. Would the proposah
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have
the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Shod term: Does the project have the potential
tO achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive pedod of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.) ( ) ( ) (X)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? ( ) ( ) (X)
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EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The
following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review
in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all
that apply):
(X) General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6. 1981)
(X) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(X) Etiwanda Specific Plan EIR
(SCH #82061801, certified July 6, 1983)
(X) Environmental Assessment for Tract 13812
(Negative Declaration adopted Decamber 12, 1988)
(X) Environmental Assessment for Tract 14120
(Negative Declaration adopted June 26.1991 )
(X)Environmental Assessment for Development Review 97.40
(Negative Declaration adopted July 22, 1998)
(X) Environmental Assessment for Tract 14120 Time Extension
(Negative Declaration adopted August 12, 1998)
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration Is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Development Review 99-34 Public Review Period Closes: September 22. 1999
Project Name: Project Applicant: Mar Vista Homes
Project Location (also see attached map): Located approximately 1,300 feet west of Etiwanda
Avenue. north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit Avenue - APN: 225-411-01 through 18,
225-421-01 through 12, 15 through 16, and 19 through 27 for lots in Tract 13812 and APN: 225-171-02.
08.11, and 16 for lots in Tract 14120.
Project Description: The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the eastem
portion of recorded Tract 13812 and the southern portion of recorded Tract Map No. 14120 consisting of
88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the Ver,/Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling unils
per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted
an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or
mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project
file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Division at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
September 22, 1999
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 99-34, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS
AND DETAILED SITE PLAN FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF
RECORDED TRACT 13812 AND THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF
RECORDED TRACT 14120 CONSISTING OF 88 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
ON 71.51 ACRES OF LAND IN THE VERY-LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,300
FEET WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE,
AND SOUTH OF SUMMIT AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 225-411-01 THROUGH 18, 225-421-01
THROUGH 12, 15 THROUGH 16, AND 19 THROUGH 27 FOR LOTS IN
TRACT 13812 AND APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11, AND 16 FOR LOTS IN
TRACT 14120
A. Recitals.
1. Mar Vista Homes has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No.
99-34, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 22nd day of September 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites pdor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on September 22, 1999, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located approximately 1,300 feet west of
Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit Avenue with a street frontage
of approximately 1,200 feet on Summit Avenue and a depth of approximately 2,200 feet and is
presently undeveloped; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant land, to the south is the
future Route 30 Freeway, to the east are single family residences and vacant land, and to the west
are single family residences under construction.
c. The proposed project is a request to review the design review of 88 single family
residences on 71.51 acres of land in portions of recorded Tracts 13812 and 14120.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 MAR VISTA HOMES
September 22, 1999
Page 2
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General
Plan; and
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the Etiwanda Specific Plan in which the site is located; and
c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code and Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
d. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon
the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as ,amended. and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further. this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
b. That. based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project. no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5.c. of Ti~e 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration,
the staff reports and exhibits. and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the
public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set
forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3. and 4 above.
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions. attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planninq Division:
1. All conditions of approvals for Tract 13812 and 14120 shall apply to
this project.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 MAR VISTA HOMES
September 22, 1999
Page 3
2. Decorative trim features shall be composed of materials that are
visually attractive and appropriate for the application. On lower levels
of structures, decorative trim shall be composed of wood or stucco
over high density foam for durability.
Enqineerinq Division:
1. The secondary access north of Tract 14120-1 to Tract 12659 shall be
acquired pdor to the issuance of building permits and constructed
prior to occupancy.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced. passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day of September 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Development Review 99-34
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT: Mar Vista Homes
LOCATION: 1300 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, south of Summit
Avenue
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACTTHE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements comp4e.on Date
1. The applicant shall agree to detend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its .__/ /
agents. officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative
to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attomey's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its
sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all Standard / /
Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction
plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance. or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if / /
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the
date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which /.__/
include site plans. architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors. landscaping, sign
program. and grading on file in the Planning Division. the conditions contained herein.
Development Code regulations. and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
2. All site. grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for .__/.__/
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment.
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2, All site. grading, landscape. irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building. etc,) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced. whichever comes first.
3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,
all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
4. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc.. shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, betruing, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single
family residential developments. transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
5. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
6, All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner. homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior
to the issuance of building permits.
7. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements. special street posting. phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction
activity. dust control measures, and security fencing.
8. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
properly owners to provide a single wall Developer shall notif,/, by mail, all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project's
perimeter.
9. For single family residential development. a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two Y=-inch lag bolts, to withstand high winds.
Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at
least 4 feet. 6 inches above grade.
10. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint. or water sealant.
11. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to
maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
12. On corner side yards. provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
13 For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
14. Where rock cobble is used. it shall be real river rock, Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
D. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping
in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
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submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be. at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigations shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold
and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
E. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway project
in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any
property.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACTTHE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (9~)9)477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The developer
shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced. participated in. or
consummated. a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho C ucamonga Fire
Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the
development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation
of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1500 gallons per minute. Per '97 UFC Appendix III-A. 3. (b)
(Increase).
a A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
Project NO DR 99-34
Completion Date
b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall
be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel after
construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed,
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i,e., lumber. roofing
materials. etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel
4, Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval Required hydrants,
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch riser with
a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard,
Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers,
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction. evidence shall be
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final
inspection.
7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
a, All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32.
8. Fire District fee(s). plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District as follows:
a. $132 for Single Family Residential Tract (per phase).
9. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC. UFC,
UPC, UMC. and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- ~
STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 22. 1999
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Rudy Zeledon Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: USE DETERMINATION 99-03 - ASAP TOWING, AUTO BODY AND TRANSPORT
- A request to determine that a vehicle impound yard is a conditionally permitted use
under the Interim Uses category within the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
BACKGROUND: The applicant, ASAP Towing, Auto Body and Transport has submitted a
Conditional Use Permit application requesting approval of a 5-year interim use for a vehicle storage
and impound yard on a vacant parcel of land, south of the existing business located at 9435 9th
Street as shown in Exhibit "C." Because impound yards are not listed in the Interim Use Section
of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, a Use Determination is necessary.
ANALYSIS:
A, Current Business and Proposed Use: The applicanrs business is located at 9435 9th Street,
Suite B, within the Cucamonga Industrial Center. The business provides towing and auto
body repair services and has been in operation since July 1, 1998. The applicant proposes
to expand his business to include the storage of fleet vehicles, vehicles under repair or
waiting to be repaired, and law enforcement impounded vehicles as an interim use. The
storage yard is to be located on a vacant parcel of land south of the Industrial Center as
shown in Exhibit"C." TheaPplicantstatesthathewillbeusing70percentofthestorageyard
for his primary business and the remainder 30 percent of the storage yard for the storage of
law enforcement impounded vehicles. He stated that the storage yard would help in cleaning
up the site by moving the various wrecked vehicles and fleet vehicles currently stored in the
Industrial Center's parking lot as shown in Exhibit "D" to this interim storage area.
B. Towinq Service Impound Yard as an Interim Us{:"' Interim uses such as agriculture, roadside
stands, private parks, park and ride lots, and parking and storage areas are allowed or
conditionally allowed within the Industrial Specific Plan area as long as such uses and their
locations will not preclude full development of the site, and no permanent buildings are
constructed. Exhibit "E" is a copy of the Interim Uses Section of the Industrial Area Specific
Plan. The issue is whether an impound yard is similar to a parking and storage area. The
applicant feels that a towing impound yard is similar to the parking and storage of vehicles.
The Industrial Area Specific Plan does not define what constitutes a vehicle impound yard or
vehicle storage area. Staff believes that an interim vehicle impound storage yard would
operate in a manner similar to that of a parking or storage use. Both vehicle impound and
vehicle storage yards serve the same purpose, which is to temporarily store vehicles.
ITEM G
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
UD 99-03- ASAP TOWING
September 22, 1999
Page 2
Therefore staff feels it is appropriate to determine that an impound yard is similar to the
parking and storage areas within the Interim Use category.
C. Approval Period for Interim Use: The approval period for Interim Uses is 2 years with an
extension of up to 3 years. The applicant has requested a 5-year approval for the proposed
Interim Use. Staff believes that this is a policy issue that requires Planning Commission
discussion and direction. In 1998, in an effort to streamline our review process, the City
amended the approval period from 2 years to 5 years.
A 5-year approval period for interim uses would be in concert with the City's streamlining
process. An agreement between the City and the applicant is already required prior to
allowing the use to commence and must address the timing, installation of temporary or
permanent improvements and buildings, and/or restoration of the site to its original condition.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Use
Determination 99-03 determining that a vehicle impound yard use is similar to parking and storage
areas and is a conditionally permitted use under the Interim Use category within the Industrial Area
Specific Plan. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss the approval period for
Interim Uses and provide direction to staff and the applicant. If the Commission determines that a
5-year approval period is appropriate for certain uses, then it should direct staff to prepare an
amendment to the Industrial Specific Plan.
Brad Buller
City Planner
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Applicant's Letter and Business Plan
Exhibit "B" - Location Plan
Exhibit "C" - Site Plan
Exhibit "D" - Photos
Exhibit "E" - Interim Uses Section of Industrial Specific Plan
Resolution of Approval
Charles J ciates
PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES
September 12, 1999
Brad Buller, City Planner
City of Rancho Cucamonga
P. O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807
Re: ASAP Towing. Auto Body and Transport, 9495 9a' Street
Industrial Facility Storage Yard Interim Use Request
Dear Brad:
This is as a follow-up to our meeting of September 9, 1999. with you, Joe O'Neil and
Rudy Zeledon concerning the referenced matter. On behalf of our client, we requested
that approval be granted for a five-year interim use for a storage yard located at the
south end of the industrial facility that will provide benefit to the entire two-building
complex. The parties of interest with this matter currently control 80% of the west
building and 50% of the east building as a result of their existing business operations.
At this meeting. we determined that Engineering would not require Feron Boulevard
street improvements for the proposed yard, as the only access to the storage yard will
be from 9m Street. We also represented that storage yard use will be comprised of 70%
ASAP vehicle fleet, auto body and transport storage, and 30% law enforcement
(impound) vehicle storage throughout the duration of the proposed five-year interim use.
Following our meeting at your offices. we met with our client. who met with the properly
owner conceming the then-existing storage in the parking lot areas of the industrial
complex. Enclosed for your review and evaluation are copies of photographs that
depicted the conditions that had been of interest to Code Enforcement for the past
several years. I would like to invite you and your staff to take a tour of these areas
following the clean-up that was facilitated as part of our good faith due diligence on
behalf of ASAP. r
Thank you for your centinued interest with this matter of significant business interest to
our client. Please feel free to contact me at youreadiest opportunity should you have
any questions or need of additional information.
Sincerely,
Charles J. Buquet
Charles Joseph Associates
Enclosures
Cc: Tom Fore. ASAP Towing, Auto Body and Transport
Office 909~,481e1822 800-240*1822 Fax 909-481-1824
City Center o 10681 Foothill BIrd., Suite 395 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA * 91730
A CA/tFORNIA CORPOIL'~,'[I ON
ASAP TOWING, AUTO BODY & TRANSPORT
Business Plan
Objectives: Our pdmary goal is to create a class "A" towing operation to serve the
citizens of Rancho Cucamonga. This proposed project would consist of two main
services: Towing and Storage.
Present location of operation: We are currently operating out of 9495 9I" St. Suite B.
An application for a position on the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department towing
rotation is now pending.
Proposed Land Uses: The primary goal is to develop a tow storage facility at the rear of
9495-9th Street. We will fence and screen approximately 2 acres of a now vacant field. A
rock base will be placed over the graded property for drainage. Vehicles will be stored
on a short-term basis for approximately 48 to 72 hours. Vehicles will be stored until body
work is completE. Pdor to release, the long-term vehicles would be processed for lien
sale after 7 days, for a sale or release to a salvage facility in 35 days.
Environment of site: The 9t" Street location is currently in an environment which has
other storage facilities that store vehicles and commercial bus equipment, as well as
heavy duty grading and construction equipment. Also located at the 9495 site is a large
commercial body shop.
The property that we are requesting the cor~ditional use plan on is currently tied up in a
family trust and can not be sold for approximately 20 years as per the owners daughter.
So. by our fencing, grading, and doing minor landscaping, the property would no longer
be a barren piece of dirt. The owning family has no plans of any further development on
any of Buster Fillippi Properties - so we are told - until the trust changes hands.
Equipment: We currently have six tow trucks. They are:
1. Two self-loading 1999 Ford class A wheel lift trucks with winching capabilities;
2. One 1999 freightliner 22 ft. flat-bed with wheel lift, with winch;
3. One 1999 Kenworth 33,000 GVW medium duty under-lift with truck bar 50,000 Ib.
capacity big dg truck;
4. One 1996 Kenworth 3-axle big rig T*900 with 1997 48 ft 660 model landroll flat-bed
truck for bus and fire truck heavy equipment; and,
5. One CL 9000, 1990 Ford 3-axle truck for abandoned trailer removal, and backup for
landroll trailer.
Future Equipment:
1. Additional flat-bed 22 ft;
2. 50-ton big dg wheel lift; and,
3. Mobile 44-ft. air bag truck with generator and lighting.
Security: Surveillance cameras will be equipped inside and outside as well as roving
mobile security patrol on contract to make six location checks nightly. A 6-ft. high chain
link fence screened from public view will have three strands of barbed wire atop.
Hours of operation: It will be a 24-hour service 7-days-a-week with office hours
between 8:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M. on weekdays. Saturdays, Sundays and after hours on
call for office response.
Owner's Background:
· Former owner of Mr. T's 24-hour Towing, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, CA.
From 1990-1995
· Member, California Tow Truck Association
· Owner, American Custom Cycle, Rancho Cucamonga, 1995 - present
· Retired police officer, Irwindale Police Department
· Resident of Rancho Cucamonga, 1980 - present
ASAP Towing, Auto Body and Transport
9495 9th Street, Suite B
Location Map
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Industrial Facility Storage Yard
9495 9th Street
Industrial Facility Storage Yard
9495 91h Street
Industrial Area Specific Plan Part III. Section H
II. LAND USE TYPES
There are 51 possible land use types within the Industrial Plan area. Each subarea has a certain set
of land use types based upon its land use category and surrounding conditions. Table II1-1 lists the
land use types by subarea. Definitions of these land uses are in Table 111-2.
A. PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses are those land uses allowed in a given subarea subject to the development
regulatjons of the Plan. Conditional permitted uses, because of their unusual site development
requirements or unique operating characteristics, are subject to the granting of a Conditional
approval by the Planning Commission.
B. CONDITIONAL USES
Projects reduidng a Conditional Use Pen'nit shall be required to comply with the regulations of
Section 17.04.030 of the Development Code. The Planning Commission shall make the
following findings before granting a Conditional Use Permit
1. That a proposed use is in accordance with the General Plan, the Specific Plan, and the
purposes of the Land Use category in which the project is located.
2. That the prepesed use, together with conditions applicable thereto, will not be de~mental
to the public health, safety and welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the propesed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and Specific Plan.
INTERIM USES
The following Intedm uses shall be permitted provided that such uses an(j-their locations shall
not preclude full development in accordance with the development regulations of the Plan and
no permanent buildings are constructed: Agricultural uses, including roadside stands, and
private parks and picnic areas are permitted uses pdor to development. Parking and storage
areas, park-and-dale lots, and other uses similar in character shall be permitted subject to a
Conditional Use Permit and to standards contained in Section IV.H of Part III.
A Conditional Use Permit shall be appmved for a two year period. Extensions may be granted
up to an additional 36 months for a maximum time limit not to extend more than five yearn
beyond the odginal date of approval.
As a condition of approval, an agreement betwean the City and applicant shall be completed
stipulating timing, installation of permanent improvements and buildings, and/or restoration of
the site to its original condition. At the end of five years, the use shall be removed or the site
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Indus ' l Area Specific Plan Part III, Secaon IV
H. INTERIM USE STANDA~
· The purpose of Interim Use Standards is to establish minimum standards for setbacks,
landscaping, screening, and parking which meet the intent of the Plan. Unless specifically
modified through the Conditional Use Permit, all other development standards of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga shall apply, including, but not limited to, grading and drainage, and street
improvements. The following standards shall apply in all areas of the Plan:
1. The minimum streetscape and parldng setback requirement shall be contiguous with the
ultimate right-of-way line, but in no case less than 10 feel
2. There shall be no minimum landscape coverage requirements, except that which is
necessary for screening purposes as determined by the City Planner.
3. All parking and storage areas shall be paved with slag, crushed aggregate, asphaltic
concrete, or concrete. The location, number, and design of said parking shall be in
accordance with the Plan.
t 4. All parking and storage areas, and other interim uses which require screening as
determined by the City Planner, shall be screened from public view through a
combination of landscaping and fencing. Fencing may include a 6 foot chain link fenco
with slats, masonry or concrete, wood, or decorative metal. Screening must be
maintained in good condition at all times.
5. Landscaping required for screening purposes shall include 15-gallon trees and 5-gallon
shnjbs to provide a dense landscape buffer to afford maximum screening from the public
view, satisfactory to the City Planner.
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The purpose of Performance Standards is to establish Industrial Use Standard characteristics
which allow the uses to operate consistent with the overall characteristics of the land use
category. This section bases its determination on land use charactedstica of each category.
The intent of the Performance Standards is to provide for a healthy, safe, and pleasing
environment in keeping with the nature and level of surrounding Industrial activity. The
Performance Standards contained with Table 111.-6, are applied on a subarea basis as follows:
CLASS A-6, 7, 12, 16, 17
CLASS B-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14
CLASS C - 9, 15
CLASS A Performance Standards are the most restrictive of the Performance Standards.
It is utilized for the Industrial Park Category.
CLASS B Performance Standards are employed for the General Industrial Categories.
These standards are intended to provide for the broadest range of Industrial activity while
assudng a basic level environmental protection.
CLASS C Performance Standards provide for a level of industhal activity associated with
the Heavy Industrial use while providing safeguards.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING USE
DETERMINATION 99-03, DETERMINING THAT A VEHICLE IMPOUND
YARD, IS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITFED USE UNDER THE INTERIM
USE CATEGORY, WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN.
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. ASAP Towing, Auto Body and Transport has filed for the approval of Use Determination
99-03, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Use
Determination is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 22nd day of September 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on September 22. 1999, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application contemplates that a vehicle impound yard is similar to the parking
and storage area use classification conditionally permitted under the Interim Use category within
the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
b. An interim vehicle impound storage yard would operate in a manner similar to that
of a parking or storage area use.; and
c. The Industrial Area Specific Plan conditionally permits interim uses in all Subareas
within the Industrial Specific Plan.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The use in question has similar operational characteristics and intensity to the
parking and storage area use classification, conditionally permitted under the Interim Use category
within the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and
b. The use in question meets the purpose and intent of the Industrial Area Specific
Plan and is subject to the Development Standards for Interim Uses within the industrial Specific
Plan.
- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
UD 99-03 - ASAP TOWING
September 22, 1999
Page 2
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby determines that a vehicle impound yard use has similar operational
characteristics and intensity to the parking and storage area use classification, conditionally
permitted under the Interim Use category, within the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 22nd day of September 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: