HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/02/23 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2000 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 Vice Chairman Macias
Com. Mannerino Com. Stewart __ Com. Tolstoy
I1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 26, 2000
Adjourned Meeting of January 26, 2000
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items are public hearings 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. ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01 - LENNAR
HOMES OF CALIFORNIA - A request to amend the Etiwanda
Specific Plan to modify the design of Wilson Avenue from
Wardman Bullock Road to approximately 1,400 feet west of
Wardman Bullock Road.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR
'['ENT,~,TIVE TRACT 14055 - MODERN CORPORATION - A
reques! for a time extension for a 115-unit condominium project on
'10.27 ~cres of land in the Medium Density Residential district (8-14
dwelling units per acre), located north of Arrow Highway on the
east side of Baker Avenue - APN: 207-201-44. Staff has
prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration.
V. NEW BUSINESS
C. EiNVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-70 - MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -
The development of a rail served distribution building comprised of
847,828 square feet located at 12167 Arrow Route, on a 39.2 acre
parcel in the Heavy Industrial District (Subarea 15) of the Industrial
Area Specific Plan - APN: 229-121-15. Staff has prepared a
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
D. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-57 - LEWIS RETAIL - A request to
remodel the fa(;ade of the existing buildings within the Alta Loma
Square shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial District,
located at the northeast corner of 19th Street and Carnelian Streel
- APN: 201-221-45.
VI. 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.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
E. GENER&L PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS - Oral report
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard
only with the consent of the Commission.
THE PLANHING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A
WORKSHOF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IN THE RAINS
ROOM TO D~rSCUSS PRE-APPLICA TION REVIEW 00-02.
I, Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my
designee, t-~emby c~rtify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on
February 117, 2000, at least 72 hours pdor to the meeting per Government Code Section
54964.2 at ~ 0500 Civic Center Ddve, Rancho Cucamonga.
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VICINITY MAP
CITY HALL
CITY OF
. ~.. RANCHO CUCAMONGA
R A C h 0 C U C a M 0 N G a
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
DATE: February 23, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer
BY: Maria E. Perez, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01 - LENNAR HOMES
OF CALIFORNIA - A request to amend the Etiwanda Specific Plan to
modify the design of Wilson Avenue from Wardman Bullock Road to
approximately 1400 feet west of Wardman Bullock Road. Staff has
prepared a Notice of Categorical Exemption.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
The area north of the proposed amendment to Wilson Avenue is controlled by San
Bernardino County Flood Control and is within the County. It is zoned very Iow
residential, 2 or less dwelling units per acre.
The area south of the proposed amendment to Wilson Avenue is also controlled by
San Bernardino County Flood Control within the City. The zoning is both Iow
residential on the east, 2 to 4 dwelling units per acre, and flood control/utility
corridor on the west.
B. General Plan Designations: The proposed designation for Wilson Avenue is a
Special Design Secondary Street.
C. Site characteristics: The planned location for the street is currenfiy undeveloped
land covered with light vegetation, gently sloping to the southeast.
ANALYSIS
On November 10, 1999, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract 14759.
Engineering Special Condition # 11 reads as follows:
ITEM A
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
ESPA 00-01 - LENNAR HOMES
February 23, 2000
Page 2
An Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment shall be processed to reduce the southerly
parkway of Wilson Avenue from Wardman Bullock Road to 1400 feet west of Wardman
Bullock Roa~, where the Metropolitan Water District feeder line moves to the south side
of Wilson Ave;~ue, prior to approval of the Final Map. The parkway shall be reduced
from 65 feet '.:o 38 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.
The Etiwanda Specific Plan indi-,~.es the ultimate right-of-way for Wilson Avenue shall
be 155 feet. The south side (,~; ~he street bears the majority of the burden with a
requimcl right-of-way of 104 feet from the centerline of the street. Upon review of the
Etiwa,,~!~ Specific Plan and the alignment plans for the Metropolitan Water District's
Rialto r:ipeline, staff determined that the 65 foot wide parkway to accommodate the
water line was not necessary untit the line crosses to the south side of Wilson Avenue,
approximately 1400 feet west of ~' .-'dman Bullock Road.
In an effort to comply with the City's proposition 218 reduction in maintenance areas
and still provide a generous parkway, staff is supporting the developer's application to
process an Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment that will reduce the parkway width from
65 feet to 38 feet, from Wardman Bullock Road to approximately 1400' feet westerly, for
an overall right-of-way width of 130 feet. Staff b~lieves the 38 foot parkway width will
successfully reduce the maintained area yet continue to provide the amenities of the
trail and bike path. The visual impacts of the transition between the two widths will be
softened through the landscaping when the area is developed. The transition will occur
where Metropolitan Water District (MWD) ownership/easements cross to the south side
of the street.
Additionally, the windrow reflected at the back of the parkway (see Exhibit B) has been
moved to the private rear yard (see exhibit D). The shifting of the windrow is consistent
with construction of the parkway that has occurred c- the south side of Wilson Avenue
between Etiwanda Avenue and Blue Grass Street (se~ Exhibit F). Shifting the windrow
to th9 private yards will allow for greater horizontal movement of the equestrian
trail/bicycle path and larger plantin.- ~reas. It will also lend to the overall continuity of
the ultimate street scape design approved within the MWD property.
The developer has submitted an application to process the Etiwanda Specific Plan
Amendment. Figures 5-31A and 5-32A reflect the changes to the parkway.
References to 24th S~;eet on the affected exhibits will be corrected to read Wilson
Avenue per PI;~nning commission Resolution 95-25, approved June 14, 1995.
FACTS FOR FINDING: Based on the facts and conclusions listed above, staff
believes the Planning Commission can make the following findings regarding this
application:
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
ESPA 00-01 - LENNAR HOMES
February 23, 2000
Page 3
A. The proposed modification is a minor alteration to a planned road and is
categorically exempt per section 15505, class 5 Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations of the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. The proposed amendment conforms with the policies and objectives of the General
Plan.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper and notices were mailed to all property owners within a
300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the
attached Resolution, thereby recommending that the City Council issue a Notice of
Exemption and approve Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 00-01.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dan James~
Senior Civil Engineer
Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Vicinity Map
EXHIBIT B - Figure 5-32, existing
EXHIBIT C - Figure 5-33, existing
EXHIBIT D - Figure 5-32A, proposed
EXHIBIT E - Figure 5-33A, proposed
EXHIBIT F - Section of Wilson Avenue from City Approved Landscape
Drawing #1656
EXHIBIT G - Resolution Recommending Approval of ESPA 00-01
WILSON AVENUE ~ 5-35A
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CITY OF ITEM: ESPA 00-01
TITLE: Vicinity Map
RANCHO CUCAMONGA EXHIBIT: "A"
ENGINEERING OIVIISION
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ITEM: ESPA 00-01
TITLE: Wilson Ave
W/O Etiwanda
EXHIBIT: "F"
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01, TO
MODIFY THE PROPOSED WILSON AVENUE STREET SECTION BY
REDUCING THE SOUTH PARKWAY WIDTH FROM 65 FEET TO 38
FEET FROM WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD TO APPROXIMATELY
1400~FEET WEST OF WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A. Recitals.
1. The developer of Tentative Tract 14759, Rancho Summit 1, LLC, has filed an
application for the amendment described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in the
Resolution, the subject Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 23rd day of February 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing and concluded said headng 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 the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above
referenced public headng on February 23, 2000, including wdtten and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the future Wilson Avenue extending westedy from
Wardman Bullock Road to the location where the Metropolitan Water District's Rialto Pipeline
crosses from the north side of the street to the south side of the street.
b. The land is presently undeveloped land occupied by only the MWD pipeline.
c. The expanded parkway was intended to provide and aesthetically pleasing
cover for the MWD pipeline.
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 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed modification is a minor alteration to a planned read.
b. Wilson Avenue was planned with a 65-foot parkway to provide a completed
landscaped area over the MWD Rialto Pipeline.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
ESP 00-01 - I_ENNAR HOMES
February 23, ;.~000
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c. The MWD pipeline does not transition to the south side of VV~lson Avenue until
1400 feet west of Wardman Bullock Road.
d. The proposed amendment continues to provide an expanded parkway to
accommodate the scheduled amenities of a trail and bicycle path.
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended and the
Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further specifically finds that based upon substantial
evidence, it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the proposed amendment will have
an effect on the environment and therefore, the proposed amendment is categorically exempt
pursuant to s'~ate CEQA Guidelines, Section 15305, class 5, Minor Alteration in Land Use
Limitations.
5. Ba.,;ed 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 00-01 to
amend all pertinent exhibits and figures within the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Lan¥ T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Bra,"J Bullet, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary for 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 23rd day of February 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
the cit~ of
Rancho Cucamonga
Stllff Report
DATE: February 23, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City P_!a__n_ner
BY: Warren Morelion, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT 14055 - MODERN CORPORATION - A request for a time extension for a
115-unit condominium project on 10.27 acres of land in the Medium Density
Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located north of Arrow Highway
on the east side of Baker Avenue - APN: 207-201-44.
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BACKGROUND: Tentative Tract 14055 was approved by the Planning Commission on
February 8, 1989. On March 27, 1991, the Planning Commission approved a modification to the
map, which allowed the project to be divided into three phases for construction purposes. The
modification also reset the beginning of the tentative map approval period
ANALYSIS: On January 6,1999, the City Council amended the City's Subdivision Ordinance to
allow the Planning Commission authority to grant time extensions in 12-month increments for up
to 5 years (a maximum of 8 years from the original approval), which is the maximum allowed under
the State Subdivision Map Act Section 66452.69(e). The three years of time extensions
automatically granted by the State are in addition to the time extensions which may be granted by
the City; therefore, the maximum life of this project would be up to 11 years from the date of
approval (final expiration on March 27, 2002).
The original approval of the project also included design review form for construction of 115
condominium units; however, the design review has expired and the applicant is not requesting an
extension thereof. Time extensions for design reviews are regulated by the City's Development
Code. The Development Code was amended by Ordinance No. 596 to grant a 5 year approval
period with no possible time extensions. The 3 years of time extensions automatically granted by
the State are in addition to the time extensions which may be granted by the City. Therefore, the
maximum approval period, including State extensions, would be eight years from the project's
original approval in 1989. No further time extensions are possible andnone was requested by the
applicant. In conjunction with the previous time extension request, staff reviewed the project design
and noted four inconsistencies with current development standards. Although the project could be
redesigned to meet city standards, the issue is moot because the design review has expired.
ITEM B
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TE FOR'I-['1,~055- MODERN CORP.
April14,1999
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Part I of the Initial Study was prepared by the applicant. Staff
has completed Part II, the Environmental Checklist, and determined that the projectcould be
impacted by traffic noise, hence, a noise study is required by the General Plan to mitigate noise
impacts.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valle}, Dali},
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 grant a one-year time
extension for Tentative Tract 14055 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval and
issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
City Planner
BB:BLC/Is
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Applicant's Letter
I--xhibit "B" - Location Map
Fxhibit "C" - Site Plan
Fxhibit "D" - Tentative Tract Map
Fxhibit "E" - Grading Plan
l-_-xhibit "F" - Initial Study
Resolution of Approval
MODERN CORPORATION
PUENT~ HIU. S BUSINESS CENTER
17700 Caslello~ S~'~, Suile 268
City of lndu$~y, Ci~lifornia 91748
Tel: 18181 g65-2668 Fax: (818J 965-2268
December 15,1999
Mr. Brad Buller '"
Director of Planning Division
City Of Rancho Cucamonga
Community Development Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Dear Mr. Buller,
We would like to request a one-year extension for Tentative Tract No. 14055. We are
enclosing a check for the extension fee of&549.00 and initial fee of $450.94.
Thank you very much for your continued assistance. Please call us at (626) 965-2668 if
you have any questions.
Yours tnJly,
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INFORMATION FORM
Ci~o, Ra~choC~c~mong, (Part I - Initial Study)
Planning Division
(909) 477-2750
The purpose of llhis form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may' re~iew the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided in full.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure
that the application is coroplete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number f or the project to which this ,ormpertains: 77-- /~-~
~ame & Address of deve/oper or projeot sponsor: ~ ~.~ ~
Name & Address of per3~n preparing this fo~ different from above):
,elephoneNumber: ¢~) ~--
Infom~ation indicated by astedsk (*) is not required of non-construction CUP's un/ess otherwise requested by staff.
"1) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes/he project site, and indicate the
site boundaries.
2] Provide a set of co/or photographs which show representative views into the site from the norfh, south, east and west;
views into and from the site from the primary access points which serve/he site; and representative views of significant
features from the site. Include a map showing Ioca/ion of each photograph.
4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary):
.~) Gross Sile Area (a~'s~. ~.): / ~ , 2 ? AD,r< ~'5' --
'6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed dedications):
7) Descdbe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet
if necessary:
8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucaroonga and other goveromental
agencies in order to fully implement the project:
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9) Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including infon~ation on topography, soil stability, plants
and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition,
site all sources of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies):
1 O) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Site all sources of information (books, published reports and
oral history):
11) Describe any noise ~.:ources and their levels that Oow affect the site (aircraft. roadway noise, etc.) and how they will affect
proposed uses:
12) Descdbe the*pmposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate desc6ption of the site in tenws of ultimate use which
wilt result from the prosed project. Indicate if them am proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur
with each phase, and the anticipated complefion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops,
department stores, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.):
14) V~II the proposed project change the pattem, scale or character of the surrounding general area of the project?
15) Indicate the type of short-teen and long-term noise to be generated, including source and amount. How will these noise levels
affect adjacent properties and on-site uses. What methods of sound proofing are proposed?
· 16) Indicate proposed cemovals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees:
17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into which the site drains:
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential(gal/day) ~ ~1,/~ Peakuse(gal/Day) q. 2~
b. Commercial/ind. (gal/day/ac) Peak use (gallminlac).
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank X Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach
percolation tests. I! discharge to a sanita~ sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usa ge estimates). For fudher clarification, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. m,den,,e, (ga,'day) ,_o c oo /,,/
b. Commercial/Ina. (gal/day/ac)
RESIDENTIAL PROJEC'FS:
20) Number of residenthll unit$:
Detached (indicate r~nge of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size:
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Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
~=~1) Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents:
Sale Price(s)
Rent (per month) $ to $
22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type:
,,23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
pZ/P/U / - 3 F~C~?L~ .pz/~ Cz' -
pz/~u ~_ - ~-4
~ ~4) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the p~ject: Contact the appropriate School
Districts as shown in A~achment B:
a. Elemental: ~ ~
b. JuniorHigh: ~ ~
c. Senior High ~
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25) De~c~be~ype~fuse(s)andmaj~rfunc~i~n(~)~fc~mmercia~indust~a~rinstituti~na~u~e~:
25) Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type:
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27) Indicate houre of operation:
28) Number of employees: Total:
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Previde breakd~~n ~f anticipatedj~b c~assi~cati~ns~ inc~uding wage and sa~ary renges~ as we~~ as an indicati~n ~f the rete
of hire for each classification (atfach additional sheet if necessary):
30) Estimation of the number of workers lo be hired that currently reside in the City:
'31) For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should be
vedfied through the ,South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (818) 572-6283):
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water~ sewer~ ~re~ and ~d c~ntr~ a~encies serving the pr~ject been c~ntacted t~ deterrnine their abi~ity t~ pr~vide
adequate service to Ihe proposed project? If so, please indicate their response.
33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
he~oicides; fuels, oils, solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the materials and describe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use, if
known.
34) Will the proposed project involve the temporary or long-term use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic
materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to be
used and proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shall be
shown and labeled on the application plans.
I hereby cedify that Ihe statements fumished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and information presented ara true and
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· ~' City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Time Extension for Tentative Tract 14055
2. Related Files: Modification to Tentative Tract 14055
3. Description of Project: A request for a time extension of a previously approved 3-lot
subdivision for 115 condominium units on 10.27 acres of land in the Medium Residential
district (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located north of Arrow Highway, east of Baker Avenue
- APN: 207-201-44.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Modern Corporation
17700 Castleton Street, #268
City of Industry, CA 91748
5. General Plan Designation: Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
6. Zoning: Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is surrounded by existing residential single
family homes, condominiums, and a mobile home park.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Ra~ncho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Warren Morelion
Assistant Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other ag~._.ncies whose approval is required: None
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
'IT 14055 - Modern Corp. Page 2
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.
(v') Land Use and Planning (v') TransportationtCirculation (,/) Public Services
( ) Population and Housing ( ) Biological Resoumes (v') Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (¢') Aesthetics
(,/) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resoumes
( ) Air Quality (x) Noise ( ) Recreation
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
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.
Signed:
Warren Morelion, Assistant Planner
January 31,2000
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? ( ) (v') ( )
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies
adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ( ) (,/)
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? ( ) (v')
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( )
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
TT 14055 - Modern Corp. Page 3 .
Comments:
a) The related design review application for the buildings has expired. The Medium
Residential standards of the Development Code have been revised since the tentative
tract map was originally approved. The new standards require increased building
separation and provision for more recreational amenities. The project design must be
moc~ified to comply with current zoning standards through submittal of a new design
review application prior to issuance of building permits. This does not affect the design
of the subdivision map; therefore, the impact is considered less than significant.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population
projactions? ( ) ( ) (*/)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major infrastructure)? ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( ) ( ) (,/)
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? () () (/)
b) Seismic ground shaking? () ('/)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) (/)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) (/)
e) Landslides or mudflows? () (/)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) (¢')
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) (,/)
h) Expansive soils? () ('/)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) (¢')
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
TT 14055 - Modern Corp. Page 4
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) (,/') ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( )
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
of 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) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and
amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new hardscape and roof tops
proposed on the current vacant site. All drainage will be conveyed to facilities that have
been designed to handle the flows. The impact is not considered significant.
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the prbposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) (¢')
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) (¢')
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause
any change in climate? ( ) ('/)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ('/)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
TT 14055 - Modern Corp. Parle 5
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) (v') ( )
b) Ha2:ards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp
cur~/es or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) (v')
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? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
Comments:
a) The project will increase vehicle trips since the site is currently vacant. The tract
conditions require street improvements to accommodate the project. The impact is not
considered significant.
c) The tract was conditioned to provide access through the site to Arrow Highway and Baker
Avenue for the existing mobile home park to the northeast. The impact is not considered
signilicant,
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Wou/dtheproposa/resu/t
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.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and vernal
pool}? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
'iF 14055 - Modern Corp. Pa~)e 6 ,
8. 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? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
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? ( ) ( ) ( )
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? ( ) ( ) ( )
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazard? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) (-/) ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) (v') ( ) ( )
Comments:
a) The project will increase noise levels since the site is currently vacant. However, the
project does not propose activity or land use intensity in excess of that anticipated by the
General Plan.
Initial Study fc r City of Rancho Cucamonga
TT 14055 - Modern Corp. Parle 7
b) The project is located along Arrow Route, a busy major arterial street. The City's General
Plan Figure V-9 indicates future noise levels greater than 65 Ldn. Development is
conditionally acceptable subject to a detailed noise analysis. The developer shall
submit a noise study, prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer, of the noise
reduction requirements needed to reduce interior noise levels to be at or below
60 dBA with 45 dBA between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon o~' result in a need for new or altered government
service,.; in any of the following areas:
a) Fir(; protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) (,/) ( )
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
Comments:
c) The project will increase the number of school-aged children in the area. The tentative
tract: map was conditioned to require the applicant to padicipate in a community facilities
district or enter into an agreement with the affected school districts to pay for school
facilities. The impact is not considered significant.
12. UTILITIr:.s 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? ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( )
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) (v') ( )
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) (v')
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) (/)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
'IF 14055 - Modern Corp. Page 8
Comments:
e) The tentative tract map was conditioned to install minor drainage improvements to handle
runoff from the site. The impact is not considered significant.
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposah
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
Comments:
c) The project will increase light and glare since the site is currently vacant. The tentative
tract map was conditioned to require the preparation of a photometric diagram to
demonstrate that no light or glare is cast on surrounding property or streets, prior to the
issuance of building permits. The impact is not considered significant.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES, Would theproposah
a) Disturb paleontological resoumes? ( ) ( ) ('")
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) ('/)
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? ( ) ( ) (,'/)
15. RECREATION. Would the proposah
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
TT 14055 - Modern Corp. Parle 9
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
reslrict 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')
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
prot',able 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? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
EARLIER ANAI_YSES
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 15083(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and
adequately anal,~/zed in the following eadier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects we~-e 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 Cuca.monga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(.~) General Plan EIR
(Cerlified April 6, 1981)
(v')Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(v') Initial Study for Tentative Tract 14055
(Issued by the Planning Commission on February 8, 1989)
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being cffculated for public review in accordance with the
California Envi, ronmental Quafity Act Section 2fOgf and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No..: Time Extension for Tentafive Tract 14055
Public Review I=eriod Closes: February 23, 2000
Project Name: Rancho Garden V~llas Project Applicant: Modern Corporation
Project Location (also see attached map):
Project Description: A request for a time extension for a 11S-unit condominium project on 10.27 acres of land
in the Medium D;;nsity Residential district (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located north of Arrow Highway on the
east side of Baker Avenue - APN: 207-201-44.
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
prnposed 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 am included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are a.vailable 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.
February 23, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
THE EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 14055, AND MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
THEREOF, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 115 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON
....... 1027ACRES OF LAND IN THE MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)', LOCATED NORTH OF ARROW ....... "
HIGHWAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF BAKER AVENUE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 207-201-44.
A. Recitals.
1. Modem Corporation has filed an application for an extension of the approval of Tentative
Tract Map No. 14055, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Tract Map Time Extension request is referred to as "the application."
2. On February 8, 1989, the Planning Commission adopted its Resolution No. 89-26,
thereby approving, subject to specific conditions and time limits, Tentative Tract No. 14055.
3. On March 27, 1991, the Planning Commission adopted its Resolution No. 89-26A,
thereby modifying, subject to specific conditions and time limits, Tentative Tract 14055.
4. On February 23, 2000, 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.
5. 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,
Pad 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 February 23, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The previously approved Tentative Tract Map is in substantial compliance with the
City's current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies; and
b. The extension of the Tentative Tract Map approval will not cause significant
inconsistencies with the current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies;
and
c. The extension of the Tentative Tract Map approval is not likely to cause public
health and safety problems; and
d. The extension is within the time limits established by State law and local ordinance.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
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Fpebru_ary 23, ~'.000
age z
3. Ba:sed upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
DecJaration, 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
based upon th.-, findings as follows:
a. Tl~at- th'e Mitigated 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission h~s reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated 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 :.,~vironmental 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 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 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 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.
4. Bas,,d upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby grants a time extension for:
Tem:ative Tract Map Applicant Expiration
14055 Modern Corporation March 27, 2001
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby modifies the conditions of approval contained in Resolutions No. 89-26 and
89-26A and the Standard Conditions, attached thereto and incorporated therein, to read as follows:
PlanninR Division:
1) The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action
brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of
the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such
approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers,
or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City,
its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as
a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate
at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this
condition.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
TE FOR TI' 14055 - MODERN CORP.
Febru~ary 23, 2000
Page ,~
Environmental Miti,qation Measures:
1) The developer shall submit a noise study, prepared by a qualified
acoustical engineer, of the noise reduction requirements needed to
reduce intedor noise levels to be at or below 60 dBA with 45 dBA
._ betv~.~e,en 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
6. The applicant is hereby notified that the related design review application has expired and
no further time extensions are possible. Any development on this property shall require a new
development/design review application to be processed in conformance with the standards of the
Development Code.
7. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary for 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 23rd day of February 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: 3-I' 14055 Time Extension - Modern Corporation
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 prep;~red 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 oversee, s the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of
the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in thE; project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
TE for TT 14055 - Modern Corporation
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 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 wdtten
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 pedod 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.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: Time Extension for Tentative Tract 14055 Applicant: Modern Corporation
Initial Study Prepared by: Warren Morelion Date: February 23, 2000
Noise study required and noise reduction measures to CP/BO As Necessary
reduce interior noise levels
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person ' '-.' MonltorlngFrequency Method of Verlflcatlon · .. Sancffons, ~ '. ~i:, .~:. :' , ~ · '~',:':
COD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Planner or designee B - Pdor To Construction B - Other Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE. City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO - Building Official or designee D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports / Studies / Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 --~letain Deposit or Bonds
FC. Fire Chiet or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
TH E CITY OF
I~ANClIO CIJ CAM ONGA
Staf:f Re rt
DATE: February 23, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Bulmer, City Planner
BY: Debra Meier, AICP, Contract Planner
SUBJEC'I': ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-70 -
MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - The development of a rail served
distribution building comprised of 847,828 square feet located at 12167 Arrow
Route, on a 39.2 acre parcel in the Heavy Industrial District (Subarea 15) of the
Industrial Are Specific Plan -APN: 229-121-15.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq:
North Vacant land (Subarea 8/General Industrial)
South - Vacant land (Subarea 14/General Industrial)
East Alcohol DistiIleryNacant land (Subarea 15/Heavy Industrial)
West Edison easement/Utility corridor
B. General Plan Desiqnations:
Project Site - Heavy Industrial
North General Industrial
South - General Industrial
East Heavy Industrial
West Utility Corridor
C. Site Characteristics: The site is that of the former AMPAC concrete pipe manufacturing
facility. All existing structures, trees, and pavement will be removed for the proposed
development of the Origen Rail Center, with the exception of the perimeter fences and
walls, streetscape landscaping (trees and groundcover), and driveways on Arrow Route.
There is a row of mature trees along the east property line in the northeast corner of the
site. Immediately adjacent to the site on Arrow Route is an existing alcohol distillery. The
west boundary parallels an Edison corridor with existing transmission towers. The
proposed project is intended to be rail served from the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Rail
Line at the southern boundary. The street frontage was fully improved by AMPAC.
ITEM C
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-70 - MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
February 23, 2000
Page 2
D. Parkinq Calculations:
Number of Number of
Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces
of Use Footaqe Ratio Required Provided
Warehouse 837,828 varies 230 247
Office 10,000 1/250 SF 40 40
270 287
In addition, the site includes parking for 128 trucks (14 feet x 50 feet) and 9 bike racks.
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The facility includes approximately 10,000 square feet of office space and
837,828 square feet of warehouse space. The building incorporates 88 dock high doors
and 2 grade level doors along the west elevation, and 16 rail service dock doors along the
east elevation.
The struclure incorporates a creative use of concrete panels and "sky turrets" to accent
the buildir, g and provide a visual distraction along the freeway corridor. Primary building
materials include concrete panels in a variety of machine grid patterns and finishes, and
sand bla.,.ted concrete (south and east elevations only). The concrete panels are
proposed to include a combination of painted, plastered, and drivit finishes to provide
distinctive variety at the building entries. Secondary materials include "solarcool' bronze
reflective (.]lass and the sky turret is comprised of Kal-Wall with a metal frame.
The truck ,dock area faces the 1-15 Freeway because of the need to provide rail service per
the Industrial Area Specific Plan requirements. Rail service can only be provided along
the east side of the property due to spur line radius requirements. The truck dock area on
the west elevation is screened from the 1-15 freeway by a dense planting of Canary Island
Pine, London Plane, and White Alder trees, in combination with the existing Leyland
Cypress trees. This planted screen will continue along the south side boundary and
around to a portion of the eastern boundary to provide screening from view from the
Metrolink commuter rail line.
B. Desiqn Review committee: The Design Review Committee (Coleman, McNiel and
Stewart) reviewed the project on January 18, 2000. The Committee complemented the
applicant on the creative approach used to provide architectural elements to a large
industrial building. The Committee recommended approval subject to the following
conditions:
1. The existing landscaping along the Arrow Route street frontage shall be
supplemented with clusters of shrubbery and vines on the existing slump-stone wall.
2. The concrete pipe sections, which surround the trees in the landscape setback area,
shall be removed.
3. RedEsign a portion of the parking lot layout and on-site circulation near the office
entry. The applicant has revised the parking area and pedestrian circulation to the
offic6 as discussed with the committee. The revisions are incorporated into the plans
which were submitted prior to the Planning Commission hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-70 - MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
February 23, 2000
Page 3
C. Technical Review Committee: The Technical Review Committee reviewed the project on
January 19, 2000. All requirements of the committee are included as conditions of
approval.
D. Environmental Assessment: The applicant completed Part I of the Initial Study and staff
completed Part II, the Environmental Checklist Form. The applicant submitted a
Congestion Management Plan/Traffic Impact Analysis which has been reviewed and
approved by the regional transportation authority and the City Traffic Engineer. The
attached Resolution contains mitigation measures for air quality impacts during project
construction, road improvements to Arrow Route to accommodate increased truck
movement and traffic safety, and preservation of heritage trees.
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 issue a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and adopt the Resolution of Approval for Development Review 99-70,
subject to all conditions of approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
BB:DIV~ma
Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Location Map
Exhibit"B" - Site Plan
Exhibit "C" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit"D" - Grading Plan
Exhibit "E" - Elevations
Exhibit "F" - Design Review Committee Minutes of January 18, 2000
Exhibit "G" - Initial Study Part I and II
Resolution of Approval Development Review 99-70
NOT TO SCALE
PROJECT
SITE
FIGURE 1
LOCATION MAP
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Origen Rail Cen.er
P~ancho Cucamonga, CA :: Li'~
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS ( ..
· 8:00 p.m. Debra Meier January 18, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-?0 - MASTER
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - The request for approval of a rail served distribution building
comprised of 847,828 square feet located at 12167Arrow Route, on a 39.2 acre parcel in Subarea
15 of the Industrial Development Districts (Heavy Industrial). - APN: 229-121-15.
Design Parameters: The site is that of the former AMPAC concrete pipe manufacturing facility. All
existing structures and pavement will be removed for the proposed development of. the Odgen Rail
Center, with the exception of the perimeter fences and walls, and driveways on Arrow Route.
Immediately adjacent to the site on Arrow Route is an exiting alcohol distillery; the west boundary
parallels an Edison corridor with exiting transmission towers. The proposed project is intended to
be rail served from the Santa Fe Rail line along the southerly boundary. The street frontage was
fully improved by AMPAC.
The facility includes approximately 10,000 square feet of office space and 837',828 square feet of
warehouse space. The building incorporates 88 dock high doors and 2 grade level doors along the
west elevation, and 16 rail service dock doors on the east elevation.
The structure incorporates a creative use of concrete panels and "sky turrets" to accent the building
and provide a visual distraction along the freeway corridor. Primary building materials include
concrete panels in a vadety of machine grid patterns and finishes, and sand blasted concrete (south
and east elevations only). The concrete panels are proposed to include a combination of painted,
plastered, and DRIVIT finishes to provide the distinctive variety at the building entries. Secondary
materials include "solarcool" bronze reflective glass, the sky turret is comprised on KAL-WALL with
a metal frame· ...
The truck dock area on the west elevation is screened from 1-15 freeway by a dense planting of
Canary Island Pine. London Plane, and White-Alder, in combination with the existing Leyland
Cypress trees. This planted screen will continue along the south site boundary and around to a
portion of the eastern boundary to provide screening from view from the Metrolink commuter rail
line.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Architecture
1. The applicant has proposed the use of concrete panels with varying finishes at the building
· entry elevations, and has incorporated sandblasted concrete accent bands on the south and
east elevations· The applicant has taken a very creative approach to the building design.
elements, including the entry focal elements and the use of the sky turrets; however, these
elements are essentially all concrete panels. The Committee should consider whether the
proposal of varying finishes of the concrete surface, the use of DRIVIT on the concrete
panels, and sandblasted concrete on the south and east elevations, fully satisfies the
industrial building material policy requiring two pdmary exterior building materials.
2. The applicant is keeping the existing 8-foot walls along the street frontage. The walls should
be coated or painted to match the finish and color of the proposed building.
Site Planning
The site should be designed to direct truck access through the middle driveway from Arrow Route,
and customer and employee parking should be directed through the easterly and westerly
driveways. In order to more fully take advantage of this concept (refer to Exhibit A):
DRC COMMENTS ~'--
DR 99-70 - MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORP.
January 18, 2000
Page 2
1. "~ The west parking area should be redesigned to circulate internally with only one opening to
the truck access pa. th, and eliminate the _~b!!!t~., to use the westerly driveway to directly
access the truck access path from Arrow Route
2. The opening to the east parking area from the truck access path (south of Arrow Route)
should be eliminated.
3. Incorporate enhanced pavement across the drive aisle leading from the parking areas to the-
entry plaza.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review and address the issues
identified above., and recommend that the project be forwarded for Planning Commission review and
approval.
Attachment
Design Review' Committee Action:
Member Preser~t: Dan Coleman, Larry McNiel,'Pam Stewart
Staff Planner: Debra Meier
The Committee complemented the applicants on the creative approach to architectural solutions
to such a large facility. They approved the architectural concept, including the material sample
board as p~:esented by the applicant. Materials include concrete panels (scored and painted),
sandblast finish on upper panel along the south and east elevations, metal-work storefront
overhang, "Kalwall" construction "sky turrets," and bronze glazing.
The Committee recommended that the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review
and approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. The landscaping along Arrow Route street frontage shall be supplemented with clusters of
shrubbery, and vines on the existing slump stone wall.
2. The concrete pipe sections, which surround the trees in the landscape setback area, shall be
removed.
3. Due to comments from Engineering Department staff, the most eastedy ddveway is to be used
for emergency access only. Therefore, vehicular entr~ into the eastedy parking lot will be via
the central driveway. The Committee asked the applicant to analyze the parking area located
on the westerly boundary to take into consideration separation of vehicular and truck traffic
to the extent feasible, provide fence between parking lot and central driveway to control
pedestrian access, and the logical route that employees will be taking in crossing the parking
area to the building entry. The Committee stated that this issue should be resolved with staff
prior to Planning Commission consideration
· ,.ENVIRONMENTAL ....
INFORMATION. FORM
(patti- Initial Study)
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of
the proposed project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City
policies, ordinances, and guidelines; the California Environmental Quality
Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures to Implement CEQA. It is important
that the information requested in this application be provided in full;
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at
the time of subm/ttal; City staff will not be available to perform work
required to provide missing information.
~%L ~R~ATION
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
File No.: PR 99-1[
Project Title: 0riKen Rail Center
Name & Address of project o~er(s): Echo Rock Ventures, [3620 Lincoln~Wa~,
Suite 380, Auburn, CA 95603-3236
Name & Address of developer or project sponsor:
MasTer Development CorporaTion, 140[ Quail ST., SuiTe 100, Newport B~ach, CA
92660
Contact Person & Address: L. Taylor Gerry
Telephone Number: (949) 72&-8886 x 233
Name & Address of person preparing this form (if d/fferent from above):
~'x#/~/~' ~ Telephone
II
C I T Y o f R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A
pROJECT ~FOP~tATION & DESCRIPTION
Information indicated by asterisk (~) is not required of non-construction
CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff.
Provide a full scale (8-1/2 X ~1) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s)
which includes the project site, and indicate the site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views into
the site from the north, south, east and west; views into and from the
site from the primary access points which serve the site; and
representative views of significant features .from the site. Include a
map showing location of each photograph-
3) Project Location (describe):
Southeast quadrant intersection of Arrow Route HiRhway and 15 Freeway.
Assessor's Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary):
APN 229-121-15
Gross Site Area {ac/sq- ft.): 39.2 Acres (1,708,282 S.F.)
Net Site Area {total site size minus area of public streets & proposed
dedications):
39.2 Acres
7) Describe any proposed ~er ural plan amendment or zone change which would
affect the project site .cttach adclitional sheet if necessary):
N/A
8) Include a description of all pe.--mits which will be necessary from the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental agencies in order to
fully implement the project:
Negative Declaration, Gradin~ Permit, BuildinK Permits
9) Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the
project including information on topography, soil stability, plants and
animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainag~ courses, and scenic
aspects. Describe any existing structures on site (including age and
condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of
significant features described. In addition, site all sources of
information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and
archeological surveys, traffic studies):
The site is a flat ~raded site which ~entl¥ slopes to the southwest. The
property has been utilized as a precast concrete plant facility with existing
20 year old concrete tilt-up batch plant buildinK of 30,000 S.F. and small
separate two-story office buildinK of 10,000 S.F. and balance of site is
compacted castinK area. The entrance is fully landscaped and sated.
The soil is compacted alluvium sand. There are no plants, animals, or
mature trees (except for entrance landscapin8 which exists on the site).
There are no studies in existance regarding geological, hydrological,
biotec, archeological, or traffic studies.
10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of .the site. Site
all sources of information (books, published reports and oral history):
Not known.
11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affe~- the site
(aircraft, roadway noise, etc.) and how they will affect pro~ed uses:
Existing roadway noise from the 1~ Freeway l~ moderate.
Describe the proposed project In detail. This should provide an
adequate description of =he site in terms of ultima~e use which will
result from the proposed project. 'Indicate if there are proposed phases
for development, the extent of development to occur with each phase, and
the .anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional
sheet(s) if necessary:
The project proposed for the site consists of a rail served~ concrete
tilt-up warehouse distribution building of 847,500 S.F. The project
will be developed as a single phase with anticipated completion by
mid year 2001.
13) Describe the surrounding properties, including info.--marion on plants and
animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the
type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use
(one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.) and scale
of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.):
The surroundin~ property to the north~ west, and south is vacant industrial
zoned property. The property to the east fs developed as an alcohol
conversion plant. The BASF railroad line abuts the south property line~
and the Edison Company high voltaKe transmission line abuts the west
property line.
14) will the proposed project change the pattern, scale or character of the
surrounding general area of the project?
No.
15) Indicate the type of short-term ~nd long-term noise to be generated,
including source and amount. How will these noise levels affect
adjaoent properties and on-site uses. What methods of sound proofing
are proposed?
The property will not generate si~nificant noise levels which will affect
adjacent properties.
Indicate proposed removals and/or .replacements of mature or scenic
None.
Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into
which the site drains:
Day Creek Flood Control Channel.
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage- (See Attachment A for usage
estimates). For further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga
County Water District at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) N/A Peak use (gal/day) N/A
b. Commercial/Ind- (gal/day/ac) ]500 Peak use (gal/m~n/ac) 3000
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank X
Sewe~. if septic tanks ~re proposed, attach percolation tests- If
discharge to a sanitary ~,~wage system is proposed indicate e~pected
daily sewag~ generation: ~see Attachment A for usage estimate~)o For
further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga County Water
District at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) N/A
b. Industrial/Commercial (gal~day/ac) 2,000
RE$IDE~T~A3L p~fXTECT$ - NOT APPLICABLE
Nuat~r of residential units:
(~ cate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum
lot
Attached (indicate whether units are r For sale units):
21 Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents: N/A
le Price(s) $ to $
:er month) $ to $
22) of bedrooms by %Lnit type: N/A
23) Indicate anticipated household :e by unit type: N/A
24) Indicate the expected number of school dren who will be residing
within the project: Contact the appropriate ;chool DistrActs as sho~n
in Attachment B:
a. Elementary: N/A
b- Junior High: N/A
c. Senior High: N/A
CI~RCI32L, IND~S'rPJ3tL A~D INSTITUTI0~A~L PROJECTS
25} Describe type of use(s) and major function(s) of commercial, industrial
or institutional uses:
Rail served distribution warehouse buldin§ with truck-trailer yard.
type:
847,500 S.F.
27) Indicate hours of operation: Twelve hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
28) Num,.er of employees: Total: 30
'L c Maximum Shift: 30
Time of Maximum Shift: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
29) Provide breakdown of anticipated job classifications, including wage and
salary ranges, as well as an indication of the rate of hire for each
classification (attach additional sheet if necessary):
Approximately 2/3 office personnel and I/3 warehouse personnel.
HirE! rate N/A.
30) Estie~tion of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in
the City:
3O
For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type and
amoun'~ of air ~ollution emissions. (Data should be verified through the
South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (818) 572-6283):
Diesel truck emission typical to distribution trailer court facility.
32) Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the
project been contacted to determ/ne their ability to provide adequate
service to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their
response.
Water/sewer/fire - Rancho Cucamonga Water - Yes
San Bernardino Flood Control - Yes
33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage,
or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials? Examples of hazardous
and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's;
radioactive substances; pesticides and herbicides; fuel, oils, solvents,
and other flammable liquids and gases. Also, note underground storage
of any of the above. Please list the materials and describe their use,
storage, and/or discharg~ on the property, as well as the dates of use,
if known.
None
34) Will the proposed project involve the temporary or long-term use,
storag~ or discharg~ of hazardous and/or toxic materials, including but
not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an
inventory of all such m~terials to be used and proposed method of
d/sposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and
shipment areas, shall be sho~-n and labeled on the application plans.
No.
I hereby certify that the statements f~rnished above and in th~ attached
exhibits present the data and information required for adequate evaluation of
this project to the best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and
information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I further Understand that additional information may be required to
be submitted before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
Title:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUN~D
1. Project File: Development Review 99-70
2. Related Files: N/A
3. Descril:,tion of Project: The development of a rail served distribution building
comprised of 847,828 square feet located at 12167 Arrow Route, on a 39.2 acre parcel
in the Heavy Industrial District (Subarea 15) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan -
APN: 229-121-15.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Master Development Corporation
1401 Quail Street, Suite 100
Newpod Beach, CA 92660
5. General Plan Designation: Heavy Industrial
6. 2;oning: Heavy Industrial (Subarea 15)
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The surrounding property to the north, west,
and sou~h is vacant, industrially-zoo, cd lands. The property to the east is developed as
an alcohol conversion plant. The ~:,ASF railroad abuts the property along the south
boundary, and the Edison Company high voltage transmission line abuts the west
property line. Day Creek Flood Control Channel is approximately 400 feet to the west.
The site has beer: previously graded and gently slopes to the southwest. The property
has be6n utilize,-: ,-s a pre-cast concrete plant facility with an existing 20-year old
concrete flit-up b~_:,;,'~ plant building of 30,000 square feet and a small separate two-story
office building of 10,000 square feet and the balance of the site is compacted casting
area. The entrance is fully landscaped and gated. The soil is compacted alluvium sand.
There are no native plants or trees remaining on-site.
8. Lead A§~ency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho C, ucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Debra Meier
(909) 47'7-2750 "
10. Other a.(lencies whose approval is required: None
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-70 Page 2
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Po~a,,y un,o~ T~
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 (X) Transportation/Circulation
( ) Population and Housing ( ) Biological Resources ( } Public Services
(X) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (X)() UtilitieSAestheticsand Service Systems
(X) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources
(X) Air Qua ty (X) Noise
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance ( ) Recreation
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures~es.~ribed on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to,
by t~applicanhA MITIG,~D NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Signed: ('~"'~~(' / ) f ~'~
Dan Coleman
Principal Planner
January 26, 2000
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.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-70 Page 3
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Polentially Unle~ Than
1. LAND IJSE AND PLANNING. Would the proposah
a) .Conflict with general plan designation or
zoning? .~ (~)~ ( ) ...... ( )~,., (X)
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)
Comments:
a-d) The proposed rail-served industrial development is consistent with the land use
established by the Industrial Development Districts Subarea 15.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposak
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)
Comments:
a, b) The proposed rail-served industrial development is consistent with the land use
established by the Industrial Development Districts Subarea 15.
c) No housing exists on the 39.2 acre parcel. The land use on-site has been
historically industrial in nature.
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-70 Page 4
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Po,entialiy Unless *i-nan
Signilicant Mitigation S~gnifica~lt NO
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) ..... (~)
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-c) The site is not located within the boundaries of an earthquake Fault Zone for
fault rupture hazard as defined by the AIquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Act of 1972 and no faults are known to pass through the site. The fault nearest
to the site is the Cucamonga fault located about five miles to the north.
f) Soils encountered during the site investigation conducted by RMA Group
(July 1999) included man-made artificial fill soils alluvium. The artificial fill soils
were found to be basically consistent of three types. First, a thin (3 to 12 inches
thick) surficial layer of gravel and broken concrete cover nearly all but the
extreme western and northern portions of the site.
Secondly, a layer of silty sand soils, containing minor amounts of concrete
debris, average from 2 to 7 feet in thickness across the site. The third type of
artificial fill encountered on-site consists of loosely placed concrete, metal
cables, and soils, and appears to be limited in extent within the boundaries of
the previously existing on-site borrow pit in the southern portion of the property.
The topography of the site wilt be modified by grading and construction of the
proposed project. Grading will have minimal impacts on the surrounding area
because Arrow Route exists and the site has previously been used for industrial
activity. The Tujunga-Delhi soil association is of relatively loose texture, which
can result in wind erosion. The earth materials encountered on-site consist of
granular artificial fill and alluvial soils. These materials are classified by the
United Soils Classification System and are not considered expansive. On-site
grading will be performed under the supervision of a licensed civil engineer.
The resulting impact will not be significant.
Prior to placement of compacted fills, compressible soils will be over-excavated
to natural ground. Complete removal of all existing artificial fill soils, concrete,
and other debris, must be accomplished prior to grading.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Review 99-70 Page 5
Issue.,; and Supporting Information Sources: Po[enlially Unless
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 sur[,ace water or other alteration
of surface water qu.~',~,/(e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Changes in the amount of surface 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)
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 site is not crossed by any drainage courses. Considering this, along with
regional drainage control facilities in the area, flooding of the site is unlikely.
The absorption rate will be altered due to the increase in pavement, hard scape,
and building coverage. Surface run-off from the site is designed to be controlled
and directed to existing drainage facilities. The resulting impact is less than
significant.
5. AIR QLIALITY. 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)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga ,
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: S~gni~canlMiliga~ ~gnificantNo
C) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature,
er cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
.Comments:
a) Typically, construction of a project of this size will exceed SCAQMD thresholds
during grading activities for PM~0 and NOx and may also exceed SCAQMD
thresholds for developed conditions (operational impacts) for Nox. The proposed
project represents only a fraction of the total emissions for Nox in the county;
therefore, this impact is less than significant.
The following mitigation measures will be required to reduce short term
construction impacts to less than significant:
1) The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on Iow 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
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 the following dust control measures
listed below:
a) During clearing, grading, earth-moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill material, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to create a crust after each day's
activities cease.
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Development IReview 99-70 Page 7
Issue..; and Supporting Information Sources: Pot,,tially Unl,S~Than
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 pick up of the soil until the area is paved or
otherwise developed so that dust generation will no 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, or cut or fill material and/or
construction debris to or from the site shall be tarped from
the point or origin.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-
coasted natural colored building materials water-based or Iow-VOC
coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with a high
transfer efficiency, such as high volume Iow pressure (HVLP) spray
method, or manual coating applications such as paint brush, hand
roller, trowel, spatula, dauber, rag or sponge.
6. TRAN.~;PORTATION/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 supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) (X)
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) (X)
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Development Review 99-70 Page 8
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s~,~c,., u,,~o, si~,~,.~,~ No
Comments:
a) A traffic impact analysis has been prepared (Kimley-Horn and Associates,
December 1999). The project would generate 1,959 trips (using a factor of 3
applied to all truck trips) on a daily basis; with 110 trips occurring during the
morning peak hour (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.) and 137 trips occurring during the
afternoon peak hour 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.). This level of peak hour traffic generation
would be below the threshold of 250 two-way peak hours trips that would trigger
a Congestion Management Program Traffic Impact Analysis.
The intersection of Arrow Route and Etiwanda Avenue was analyzed to
determine existing levels of services during morning and afternoon peak hours.
Level of service for the intersection is presently LOS C during morning peak
hour and LOS D during afternoon peak hour. The City's General Plan
established LOS D as the minimum acceptable. With the addition of the project
traffic, the level of service for both morning and afternoon peak hours would
remain unchanged.
The project is located on Arrow Route which has frequent large truck traffic.
Although the overall level of service at intersections will not be negatively
impacted by the addition of project-related traffic, the projected increase in
vehicle trips resulting from this project warrants the following mitigation measure
in order to maintain proper traffic flow along Arrow Route:
1) The project applicant shall widen and re-stripe Arrow Route along
the project frontage to provide a center two-way left-turn lane for
westbound project (raffic at the two project driveways. If this
project precedes proposed development on the north side of Arrow
Route, the implementation of the left-turn lane would require
pavement widening of 12 feet on the north side for a distance of
about 300 feet to the east of the Origen Rail Center.
b) The design features of the driveways onto the site conform to the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Division Street Design Policy for Line of Sight. NO
IMPACT.
c) The project is designed with emergency access onto the site and around the
entire building. NO IMPACT.
d) The project has been designed to meet and exceed the parking requirements of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code. NO IMPACT.
g) The southern boundary of the proposed project is adjacent to the MetroLink
commuter rail line. The project design will improve the aesthetic quality along
the commuter rail line; however, will not have any other impacts to rail traffic.
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Development Review 99-70 Page 9
Issue.,; and Supporting Information Sources: Polentially Unl$~ Tr~an
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) The site is not within an area associated with any endangered species. The site
has been previously utilized as an industrial operation, AMPAC, for the
production of concrete pipe. The remaining structures will be demolished to
make way for the proposed development.
b) The site c~ntains a row of mature trees along the east property line which are
proposed to be preserved in place. The mature trees along the easterly
property boundary shall be preserved in place. The trees shall be protected
by a construction barrier in accordance with Municipal Code Section
19.08.110 and so noted on'the grading plans.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans? ( ) (X)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( ) (X)
c) F{esult in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that woutd be of future value
t:o the region and the residents of the State? ( ) (X)
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s~..~c..~ Mitigation Sigalflcanl NO
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 flammable
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:
a) The increased truck traffic and industrial rail activity would incrementally
increase the background noise level in the general area. There are no
residential areas or other sensitive receptors in the immediate area; therefore,
the resulting impact is LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT.
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, including
roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Development Review 99-70 Page 11
Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
12. UTIEITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
the p~'oposal 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)
f) Solid waste disposal? . L.~ ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ) ( ) ( ) (X)
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposah
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) The proposed project is clearly visible from 1-15; therefore, the west-facing
building elevations were given added architectural detailing. In addition,
particular care has been taken in the landscape palette along the west boundary
to screen views of truck parking from 1-15. NO ADDITIONAL MITIGATION IS
REQUIRED
c) The increased lights associated with the proposed activity would incrementally
increase the background light and glare level in the general area. There are no
residential areas or other sensitive receptors in the immediate area; therefore,
the resulting impact is LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Development Review 99-70 Page 12
I Significant
Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
c) Affect historical 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)
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
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 histo~ or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (X)
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Development Review 99-70 Page 13
Issue,,; and Supporting Information Sources:
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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EARLIEF{ ANALYSES
Earlier analy~es rTlay be used where, pursU, at'~t to the t~ering, program ELF{, Oi' other CEOA
process, el'la or more effects I'lave beer~ adequately analyzed in an earlier F_h~ or Negative
Declaration per Section 15(~63(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within
the scope of and adequately analyz-3d in the fotlowir~g earlier document(s) pursu.snt tr~
applicable legal standards, and sk~ch effects were addressed by mitigation measures based
the earlier ~.nalysi~. The following o8,rlior analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study
and are available lot review in th~ City of Rancho C~camonga, ptanning Division offices, 10500
Civic Canter Orive (.check all ~hat apply):
tX) General Plan EIR
(Cerllfied April s, 1981)
tX) Master EiwirOt~menl'~l Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
Industrial Ares Specific Plan EIR
(Certified September 19, 1981)
tX) O;her: Geotechnicsl Inve=tigation. by RMA Group dated July 28, 1999
tx) Other; Traffic Impact Analysis for Origen Rail Center, by Kimley-Horn and
A~ociates, dated December 1999.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certily tisat I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study, I acknowledge tha~ I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed m~gation mea~urG~. Further, I have revised the
proiect plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid
the effects or mitigate tho effects to a point where clearly no significant envircnmental effects
would occur.
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following JVegative 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 99-70 Public Review Period Closes: February 23, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Master Development Corporation
Project Location (also see attached map): Located at 12167 Arrow Route - APN: 229-121-15.
Project Description: The development of a rail served distribution building comprised of 847,828 square
feet on a 39.2 acre parcel in the Heaw Industrial Distdct (Subarea 15) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamon..~. acting as the lead agency, has condt~cted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have s significant effect on the environmem ~r~d 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 po; ~; 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.
February 23, 2(100
Date of Determin;ition Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-70, LOCATED AT 12167 ARROW ROUTE IN THE HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 15), AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-121-15.
A. Recitals.
1. Master Development Corporation has filed an application for the approval of Development
Review 99-70, 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 23rd day of February 2000, 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 the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on February 23, 2000, including written and oral staff repods, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 12167 Arrow Route with a street
frontage of approximately 520 feet and lot depth of approximately 2,120 feet and is presently
improved with street improvements, streetscape landscaping, and perimeter fences and walls; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant in the General Industrial
Distdct (Subarea 8), the property to the south consists of vacant land in the General Industrial District
(Subarea 14), the properly to the east is partially vacant and a portion is an existing alcohol distillery
(Subarea 15), and the property to the west is an Edison Utility corridor; and
c. The project proposes the construction of 847,828 square feet of rail-served
industrial building space and related parking and loading facilities.
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. 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 Industrial Area
Specific Plan and the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located;
and
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February 23, 2000
Page 2
c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Industrial/~rea Specific Plan and the Development Code; and
d. That the preposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
imprevements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, to:~ether with all wdtten and orel 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 Necjstive Declaration and
Monitoring Pr(;gram attached hereto, 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
California 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 wilh regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is appreved, 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 California 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
preposed 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 Decl~ration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public headng, 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. Ba.~;ed 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.
PLANNING DIVISION
1) The existing landscaping along Arrow Route street frontage shall be
supplemented with clusters of shrubbery, and vines on the existing
slump-stone wall. The concrete pipe sections, which surround the
trees in the landscape setback area shall be removed.
2) The design of the west parking lot must include a fence, slope and/or
landscape barrier between parking lot and central driveway to control
pedestrian access. The pedestrian access must be directed along a
designated pathway to the office entry.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
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February 23, 2000
Page 3
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
AIR QUALITY
1). The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
u~ed on-site based on Iow-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 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 maximize 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 the following dust control measures listed
below:
i) During clearing, grading, earth-moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill material, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to create a crust after each day's activities
cease.
ii) 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.
iii) 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 other~vise developed
so that the dust generation will not occur. Soil stockpiled for more
than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil
binders to prevent dust generation.
iv) Trucks transporting soil, sand, or cut or fill matedal and/or
construction debds to or from the site shall be tarped from the
point of origin.
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DR 99-70 - Master Development Corporation
February 23, ;.)000
Page 4
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 a high transfer
efficiency, such as high volume Iow pressure (HVLP) spray method, or
manual coating applications such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel,
..... spa.;ula, dauber, rag or sponge.
TRANSPORTATION
1) The project applicant shall widen and m-stripe Arrow Route along the
project frontage to provide a center two-way left-turn lane for
westbound project traffic at the two project driveways. If this project
precedes proposed development on the north side of Arrow Route, the
implementation of the left-turn lane would require pavement widening
of 12 feet on the north side for a distance of about 300 feet to the east
of the Odgen Rail Center.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
1) Mature trees along the easterly property boundary shall be preserved
in place. The trees shall be protected by a construction barrier in
accordance with Municipal Code Section 19.08.110 and so noted on
the grading plans.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Lan'/T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the 10regoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular me6ting of the Planning
Commission held on the 23rd day of February 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Proje,ct File No.:
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
MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DR 99-70
February 23, 2,::)00
Page 2
3. AppropriatE, specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determir~ed by the project planner or r. ' .onsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate. '~ an approvals to the project planner.
4. The projecl planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and data, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After aach
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 r:~cnitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible Ci~/departmeni at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipatad 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 projecl 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,, ¢' ', .~ City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department sh:. -~;auire the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with
a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has beer~ 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.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: Development Review 99-70 Applicant: Master Development Corporation/Oriqen Rail Center
Initial Study Prepared by: Debra Meier, AICP Date: February 23, 2000
Air Quality
Selection of Iow-emission construction equipment. CP/BO B/C Plan check C/A 2/4
Utilize electric or diesel-powered equipment where
feasible. CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
Contractor shall ensure that work crews shut-off
equipment when not in use. Extend the construction
period to minimize the work area during the smog CP/BO C Plan check C/A 2/4
season (May through October).
Contractor shall encourage ride sharing for the CP C Ongoing A 4
construction crew.
Dust control measures shall be implemented. CP/BO C Ongoing A 4
Utilize pre-coated natural colored building materials and
Iow-pollutant coatings and application methods CP/BO B/C Plan check/ C/A 2/4
whenever possible. Ongoing
Transportatlon/Clrculatlon
Widen and re-stripe Arrow Route along the project CE D Plan check NC/D 2./3
frontage to provide a two-way left-turn lane for
westbound project traffic at the two project driveways.
logical Resources '
lure trees along the east property boundary shall be CP B/C/D Plan check A/C 2/3
served in place.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD - Community Development Director A o Wilh Each New Developmenl A - On-site Inspection 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP · City Planner or designee B - Prior To Cooslruction B - Olher Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
PO- Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD ,CON DIT,IONS
PROJECT #: .DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-70 :-'
SUBJECT: ORIGEN RAIL CENTER
APPLICANT: MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
LOCATION: 12167 ARROW ROUTE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DlVlSlON, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Co.~¢e~,o. 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 applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion; participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
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.
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2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as al~ Uniform Building Code ..~ /
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamenga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shalt be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be .___] i
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for .~ /
consistency prior to issuance of any permit. (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map appr~ al in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. 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.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and _._/ /
approved b'.! the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, __j /
and the number of trash recepta:;les shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior
to the issuance of building perrm:s.
9. 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 masonr7 walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
For single lamily residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground
vaults.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or / !
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main / !
building colors.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide ~;y 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space ! !
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall / /
contain a 12..inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be / /
provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open
spaces/plazas/recreational uses.
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4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, / /
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
6. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or .~/ /
more parking stalls. Designate two pement or one stall, whichever is greater, of, the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
7. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily .~/ /
residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the
required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater.
After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are
2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall
provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking
spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking
spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number
shall be rounded off to the higher whole number.
8. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for ~ /
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet,
F. Trip Reduction
1. Shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or / /
bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:
(~ommemial 250,000 square feet
Industrial 325,000 square feet
Office 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels 250 rooms
G. 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 prior 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 barrier /.~/
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
shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods,
3. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects shall be specimen size trees -
24-inch box or larger.
4. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three /.~/
parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
5. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one /.~/
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
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6. 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 conlrol. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
7. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or / /
greater slol:,e 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 t00 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 p~ior to occupancy.
8. The final dasign of the perimeter 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 Ihe Engineering Division.
9. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on /.__/
the perimet~,r of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
10. All walls sha,ll be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, /.~j
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
11. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of /.__./
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this !
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and
shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of
any signs.
I. 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, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retair~ 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
shal~ be con~idered grounds for forfeit.
J. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and / !
location of rnail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
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SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: i /___.
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils / L
report, Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. ! /.__.
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation / /.__
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by / /___
the Building and Safety Division.
L. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All pla~s shall be /
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). 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 commemial or industrial development or /
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the
established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development
Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. Applicant shall provide a
copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation / /
and prior 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.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public !
counter).
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6. The following is required for side yard use for increase in allowable area: /
a. Provide a reduced site plan (8 Y2" x 11 ") which indicates the non-buildable easement.
b. Recorded "Covenant and Agreement for the Maintenance of a Non-Buildable Easement
which is signed by the appropriate property owner(s).
c. Sample document is available from the Building and Safety Division.
M. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances / /
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
.'-. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s). __ i__./
3. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC / /
Table 5-A.
4. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with UBC Section 906. ! /
5. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. / !
N. 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 California to / /.
perform such work..
3. A geological report shall be prepay': by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the / /
time of application for grading pla' ,ack.
4. The final grading plans shall be ccr,:pleted and approved prior to issuance of building permits. / /
5. 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:
O. Street Improvements
1. Improvemenl Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety ! !
light., 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 / /
cons.:ruction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
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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 corners of intersections per City _../ /
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with __/ /
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall .__/ /
be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan .._j !
check.
2. Street improvement plans per City Standards for all private streets shall be provided for .~j /
review and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the private
streets, fees shall be paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the City Engineer's
Office in addition to any other permits required.
3. 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.
P. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate 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.
Q. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. / /.~
2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the ! /
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. 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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
R. General Fire Protection Condit~3ns
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,
participa[ed in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) 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: gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, lb) /_._/
(Increase).
8,000 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 5, lb)
(Table).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department /_ /
personn(;I 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 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. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
a. Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. /___/
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as
woodworking, plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled
stock, etc. Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate
for proposed operations.
8, Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of / /.~
sprinkler system.
9 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, ! /.~
b. Other:
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10. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. ___j /
11. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards. .~/ /
12. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and ! !
clear of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District~
requirements.
13. Ail trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, __j i
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
14. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall .~/ !
be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific
details and ordering information.
15. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the .~/ /
Fire Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
16. A tenant use letter shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire .~/
Safety Division for the proper form letter.
17. 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 CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply.
b. $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building).'*
"Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
18. 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.
S. Special Permits
1. Special permits may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below:
a. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically
described below, which in the judgement of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions
hazardous to Fife or property.
b. Flammable and combustible liquids (storage, handling, or use). /.~/'
c. High piled combustible stock.
d. Liquefied petroleum gas (storage, handling, transport, or use exceeding more than 120
gallons).
NOTE: SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.), AND/OR ANY
CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMI'FI'AL OF PLANS.
NOTE: A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMI'FI'AL 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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWIN(;i CONDITIONS:
T. Security Lighting
1. AFl parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. ! /
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, / /
with direct li(jhting to be provided, by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development.
3. Lighting in e~terior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. / /
U. Security Hardware
1, One-inch single cylinder dead bolts sha~I be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are / / ,
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. / !
3. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal / /
gates, or alarmed.
V. Security Fencing
1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the /._.j
police with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the
Police Crime Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in
personnel or lot any other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-hour
dispatch center at (909) 941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at
(909) 477-2800 extension 2474 or 2475.
W. W!ndows
1. Security glazing is recommended on store front windows to resist window smashes and .~/ !
impede entry to burglars.
X. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for ! /
nighttime visit:,ility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall ! !
be a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to
background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police
Department.
Y. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burgl~r alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and / /
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number:
(909) 941-1481~. / /.
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the cit~ of
l~ancho Cuearaonsa
Staff Report
DATE: February 23, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-57 - LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION - A
request to remodel and upgrade the fa(;ade to the existing buildings within the Alta
Loma Square shopping center, in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at
the northeast corner of 19th Street and Carnelian Street ~ APN: 201-221-45.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Nodh - Route 30 Freeway right-of-way; Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per
acre)
South - Commercial center; Neighborhood Commercial District
East Apartment complex; Medium-High Residential District (14-24 dwelling units per
acre)
West Commercial center; Neighborhood Commercial District
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Neighborhood Commercial
North Freeway
South - Neighborhood Commercial
East Medium-High Reside0tial
West Neighborhood Commercial
C. Site Characteristics: The project site is located along the north and east sides (Buildings A,
D, and Rite Aid) of the Alta Loma Square shopping center at the northeast corner of 19th
and Carnelian Streets (see Exhibit "A").
ITEM D
PLANNING COIVlMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-57 - LE~VlS OPERATING CORPORATION
February 23, 2000
Page 2
D. Parking Calculations:
Number of Number of
Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces
of Use Footage Ratio Required Provided
Existing Center 81,860 1/222 369
*(4.5/1,000)
Washington Mutual Bank 3,514 1/222 16
Blockbuster 6,500 1/222 29
Total 91,874 414 450
* The Development Code requires a parking ratio of 5 parking spaces for each 1000 square
feet of gross leasable floor area for a shopping center of this size (91,874 sq. ft.).However
the required parking ratio of 5 parking spaces for each 1000 square feet of gross leasable
floor are~, does not apply to the Alta Loma Square shopping center because it was built prior
to the adoption of the Development Code in 1983. Therefore, a parking ratio of 4.5 p.~rking
spaces for each 1000 square feet of gross leasable floor area is used. Recently, the cer~ter's
parking lot was resurfaced and re-striped to a 90-degree angle design, per City standards.
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The project proposes to remodel and upgrade the fa(;:ades of Building A, Building
D, and the Rite Aid store, which are more than 20 years old, The existing Vons store is not
part of this Development Review application. The applicant has indicted that Vons will
submit a separate Development Review application for the remodel and expansion of the
store at later time. The applicant has been in discussions with Vons for several years
regardin9 the fa(;ade upgrade; however, Vons has not made a decision. Under the terms
of their lease, Lewis cannot alter the fa(;ade without their approval. The applicant has
indicated that they will continue to work with Vons in their efforts to upgrade the fa(;ade to
their storefront.
Currently the Washington Mutual building is under construction undergoing a facade
upgrade. The upgrade will be architecturally compatible with the proposed design upgrade
of the center. In addition, the proposed design concept for the remodel will be compatible
with the Blockbuster building, which was constructed in 1998.
The proposed facade upgrade will incorporate the use of four tower elements. The towers
will be enllanced to include cornice treatment along the top of the parapet and recessed tile
niches with varying design patterns. The towers will be painted a different shade than the
center's faCade, to provide additional enhancement. The existing storefront fasciawill be
extended to create a colonnade for a covered pedestrian walkway. The fascia will
incorporate recessed tile niches above each column to compliment the tower element. The
columns will consist of pre-cast concrete with decorative concrete caps and slate tile bases.
The existing storefront and Spanish tile root will remain.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 99-57 - LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION
February 23, 2000
Page 3
B. Design Review Committee: The Design Review Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Coleman)
reviewed the project on January 18, 2000, and recommended approval with conditions
which have been incorporated into the attached Resolution of Approval. Action comments
have been attached for your convenience (Exhibit" D").
C. Technical Review and Grading Committees: The Technical Review Committee reviewed
the project and recommended approval subject to the conditions contained in the attached
Resolution.
D. Environmental Assessment: The application is exempt per Section 15302(b) of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
FACTS FOR FINDING: Before approving the application, the Planning Commission shall make
certain findings that the following circumstances do apply:
A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
B. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code.
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
D. 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Development Review 99-57 through
adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval and Standard Conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Location Map
Exhibit"B" - Site Plan
Exhibit"C" - Elevations
Exhibit "D" - Design Review Committee Comments dated January 18, 2000
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
Location Map
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
9:20 p.m. Rudy Zeledon January 18, 2000
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-57 - LEWIS RETAIL- A request to remodef and upgrade the fa .cade
to the existing buildings within the shopping center, Alta Loma Square, in the Neighborhood
Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of 19th Street and Carnelian Avenue -
APN: 201-221-45.
Design Parameters: The center was constructed before the City's incorporation in 1977. The
project proposes to remodel and upgrade the fac,.ades of Building "A." Building "B," and Rite Aid.
The existing Vons store is not part of this Development Review application. The applicant has
indicted that Vons will submit a separate Development Review application for the remodel and
expansion of the store, at later time. Currently, the Washington Mutual building is under
construction undergoing a fac,.ade upgrade. The upgrade will be architecturally compatible with the
proposed design upgrade of the center. In addition, the proposed design concept for the remodel
and upgrade of center will compatible with the Blockbuster building, which was constructed in 1998.
Recently, the center's parking lot was resurfaced and re-striped to a 90-degree angle design.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide ant outline for Committee
discussion:
Major Issues: The following broad issues will be on the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
" The applicant proposes to remodel and upgrade the facades of Building "A," Building "B," and Rite
Aid. The applicant has indicated that Vons will not receive an upgrade at this time. According to the
applicant, Vons will submit a separate application for the their facade upgrade and expansion at a
later time. However, staff believes that a conceptual design of a facade upgrade for Vons should
be included with this application so that staff could assure proper transition and interface with the
proposed center facelift. In addition, staff is requesting that the appIicant provide a time frame for
the facrade upgrade and expansion of Vons. In the event that Vons does not submit an application,
staff would like to have the assurance that the upgrade then would be done by the applicant within
a reasonable time frame.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. The proposed towers, which will be the dominant architectural feature throughout the center,
should have additional architectural enhancement. The architectural enhancement may
included, but not limited to the following detail:
a. Provide a different color shade to the tower's facade.
b. Continue cornice treatment along top of the tower parapet.
c. Increase the thickness of the cornice detail between the tower parapet and archway
entrance (south elevation building "A").
d. The tile patters on the tower shall be recessed and the tile detail shall vary in color and
pattern work.
DRC COMMI~!NTS
DR 99-57 - LEWIS RETAIL
January 18, 2000
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2. Provide either concrete or stucco surrounds (high-density foam) to all tile elements atong
the storefront facades.
3. Provide tree wells (4-foot by 4-foot inside dimension) along the outer edge of the walkway
on the south elevation for Building "A." Either Crape myrtle or Palm trees shall be planted
~. within the tree wells
4. Provide additional tree planters between parking stalls, consistent with the exiting planters
wi_t. hin the parking area.
---5. Cur.r~ently the light standards, within the parking area, are not in compliance with the
Development Code Standards. Staff recommends the lighting be brought up to Code
Standards and redesigned to be compatible with the proposed design concept of the center.
6. The elevations show the proposed sign height to be of 24 inches. Staff believes that the sign
height is not in propodion to the height of the building fascia. The proposed sign height
should be reduced to 18 inches.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the project be revised per the above comments
and be brought back for further review.
· . ~ Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon
Th~ommittee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to staffs above comments
with the following changes:
1. A conceptual design for the fac,.ade upgrade of Vons storefront is not needed with this
application. The applicant explained that they have been in discussions with Vons for
several years regarding a facade upgrade; however, Vons has not made a decision. Under
the terms of their lease, Lewis cannot alter the Vons fac,.ade without their approval.
However, the Committee directed the applicant to continue to work with Vons in their effods
to go upgrade the fac,.ade to their storefront.
2. Provid ~ tree wells (4-foot by 4-foot inside dimension) along the outer edge of the walkway
on the south elevation for Building "A," where possible, subject to City Planner approval.
3. Existing light standards, within the parking area, do not have to be brought up to Code
Standards at this time. The Committee recommended that the applicant make a good faith
effort to address the lighting issue at a later time.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 99-57, A REQUEST TO REMODEL AND UPGRADE THE
FACADE OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN ALTA LOMA SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTER, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
........ DISTRICT, ~LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF !9TH
STREET AND CARNELIAN STREET - AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 201-221-45.
A, ~ecitals.
1. Lewis Operating Corporation has filed an application for the approval of Development
Review No. 99-57 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 February 23, 2000, 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 February 23, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to properly located at the northeast comer of 19th and
Carnelian Streets with a street frontage of 574 feet along 19th Street and 576 feet along Carnelian
Street and which is presently improved with the Alta Loma Square commercial center; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is the vacant freeway right-of-way, the
properties to the south and west consist of developed commercial centers, and the property to the
east is an apartment complex; and
c. The application contemplates the remodel and upgrade of the buildings facades for
Building A, Building D, and the Rite Aid store, within the Alta Loma Square Center; and
d. The project site is fully developed and contains 450 parking spaces.
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
PLANNING CCMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-57 LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION
February 23, 2000
Page 2
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the district 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
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. The City Planner hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution
is categorically .~xempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,
as amended, arid the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15302(b) of the State
CEQA Guidelin~.~s.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
the City Planner 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.
Planninc~ Division
1. The proposed sign height for shop tenants shall be limited to 18 inches.
Any signs proposed for the buildings shall be designed in conformance
with the City's Sign Ordinance and the Uniform Sign Program for the Alta
Loma Square Center and shall require review and approval by the City
Planner prior to installation.
2. Provide tree wells (4 feet x 4 feet inside dimension) along the outer edge
of the walkway on the south elevation for Building A, where possible,
subject to City Planner approval. Either Crape myrtle trees or palm trees
shall be planted within the tree wells.
3. Provide additional tree planters between parking stalls, consistent with
what is shown within the parking area of the site plan.
4. Recess or provide concrete or stucco surrounds to all tile elements along
the storefront facades.
5. The tile patterns on the tower shall be recessed and the tile detail shall
vary in color and pattern work.
En,qineerinq Division
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join the appropriate Landscape and
Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer pdor to issuance of
building permits.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 99-57 LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION
February 23, 2000
Page 3
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2000.
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 23rd day of February, 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS;
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Development Review 99-57
SUBJECT: Alta Loma Square Fa~:ade Upgrade
APPLICANT: Lewis Operating Corporation
LOCATION: NEC Carnelian Street and 19th Street
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIOHS:
A. General Requirements Cor.¢et~o. Cate
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, /
its agents, of~cers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City. its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all I
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. 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, and
the Development Code regulations.
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2.Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. 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.
D. Shopping Centers
1. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
E. Building Design
1. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
F. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or
more parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
2. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at
the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square
feet.
3. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the
required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater.
After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are
2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall
provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking
spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking
spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number
shall be rounded off to the higher whole number.
G. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and
shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division pdor to installation of
any signs.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: /
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
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d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the maih switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Plannid~ Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on
the out~ide of all plans.
2. .. Submit ,~0. sets of structural ca!cu, lations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/~ngineer's stamp and "wet" sig*,~aiure are'required prior to plan check
submittal
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4.Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
I, Site Development
1. Prior to issu~nce of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or *1
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the
established r~,te. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development
Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. Applicant shall provide a
copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
2. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday I
through Satur,:lay, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
J, New Structures
1. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC I
Table 5-A.
AI~PLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Roadways within proje(~t shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
Other: Turnin(.i radius does not meet Fire District Standards.
APP_,.:,~NT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. Security Lighting
All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. These
areas should be ligh;ed from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings snail have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,
with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lightin.q shall be consistent around the
entire development.
3. Lighting in ext,~=rior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
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M. Windows
1. Store front windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic. /
N. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for I
nighttime visibility.
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