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Home My WebLink About2001/03/14 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2001 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 February 14, 2001 February 28, 2001 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non- controversial They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for discussion. A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-72 MODIFICATION - AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES - The modification of home plans 3 and 4 for previously approved design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 78 homes within Tentative Tracts 15911 and 15912 in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the southwest and northeast corners of East Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way - APN: 227-131-05 and 227-141-11 and 12. Related Files: Tentative Tracts 15911 and 15912, Development Review 99-72, and Variance 99-11. V. 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 B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15651 - MARC DALE AND ASSOCIATES - A request to subdivide a 7.34 acre parcel into 2 parcels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the terminus of Rochester Court, south of 6th Street - APN: 229-263-08 Related files: Development Review 00-73 and Tree Removal Permit 00-49. VI. NEW BUSINESS C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS, INC. - A request to construct a 175,291 square foot multi-tenant industrial building on 9.4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of 6th Street, approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Avenue - APN: 209-411-12. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS IX. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulation,.; that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they s~3all be heard only with the consent of the Commission. THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IN TId'E RAINS ROOM TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICA TION REVIEW 00-76. I, Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby cetlify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 8, 2001, at least 72 hou~ prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Page 2 Vicinity Map Planning Commission March 14, 2001 Hillside I Banyan 19th/210 · ,t Baseline I % .I Foothill I I I 4th City of Rancho Cucamonga A CITY HALL ~ N THE C I T Y OF I~ANCHO ClJCAHONGA Staff Report DATE: March 14, 2001 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Bullet, City Planner BY: Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-72 MODIFICATION-AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES - The modification of home Plans 3 and 4 for previously approved design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 78 homes within Tentative Tracts 15911 and 15912 in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the southwest and noriheast corners of East Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way- APN: 227-131-05 and 227-141-11 and 12. Related Files: Tentative Tracts 15911 and 15912, Development Review 99-72, and Variance 99-11. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Background: The design review for this project was approved by the Planning Commission on April 12, 2000. This approval was appealed to the City Council due to very high walls required for freeway noise mitigation. The appeal was resolved, and the City Council upheld the Commission's decision on July 19, 2000. Since that time, the site has been purchased from the previous developer by American Pacific Homes. On February 14, 2001, the Planning Commission approved a design review modification to allow one of the tracts (Tract 15911 on the east side of East Avenue) to be gated with private streets. ANALYSIS: A. General: The modification involves architectural enhancements to the previously approved home Plans 3 and 4. American Pacific wishes to modify the interior floor plans and these changes affect the exterior of the homes. The exterior revisions primarily affect rooflines (though still hipped), window location and treatment, subtle material application changes, and massing. Please refer to the exhibits that indicate previously approved elevations and proposed new elevations for direct comparison (Exhibit "C"). It is staff's opinion that the overall affect of the changes adds furiher enhancement to already well-designed homes. B. Design Review Committee: The Committee (McNiel, Fong), reviewed the subject modification on February 20, 2001, and recommended approval. ITEM A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 99-72 MOD - CONCORDIA HOMES February 14, 2001 Page 2 C. Environmental Assessment: The Planning Commission issued a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project on April 12, 2000. No further environmental review is necessary for the proposed modification. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Development Review 99-72 Modification through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB:BLC:mlg Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Plan Exhibit "B" - Floor Plans Exhibit "C" - Elevations Exhibit "D" - Location Map Resolution of Approval HOMETOWN II TRACT NO. 15911 RYLAND HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. HOMETOWN II TRACT NO. 15912 :~-~ RYLAND HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. ~.~ .:~ RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. PLAN 3 3 BR/DE1NI/LoFT/3 BA. 3~16 S.F. · . ~_.R2kNCHo VISTA · RANCho ~U~AI~io~GX, CA .' CONCORDIA HOMES oPTIoNAL BONUS LOFT A ·.OPTIONAL BoNUs LOl~r B OPT. R~T~K&T AT MASTER BDRNI PLAN 3 OPTIONS · RANCIIO VISTA RA1NCHO CUCAMOINGA, CA CONCORDIA HOMES [_-;_--__-; PLAN 4 4 BRfLOFT/3.5 BA. ........... · 3391 S.F. _ ~ '~' R.A_NTCHO VISTA .-a '-~ ~ 'l~a~CHO CUCA_~IONGA,__ ____ CA · ~oo~ s~, o~r~o~ CONCORDLax HOMES ~r--~r-~ - 12:~lE2::::]r--m----'l ' ' P]~ F. VIOUSLY APPR£IVED RANCIIO VISTA RANCHO CUCAMOSI'GA, CA CONCORDIA HC)MES P~VIOUSLY APPROVED .RANCHO VISTA RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA CONCORDIA HOMES . A~ · 3B - :LEFT RANCI'IO ViSTA~ RANCHO cUCAMONGA, C ONCORDIA HOME .z, .......... PP. EV!OUSLY APPROVED. 3B.- RIGHT RANCHO VISTA RANCHO. CUCAMONGA, CA · . CONCORDIA ·HOMES RakNCIIO VISTA · .I:~.ANCHO' CUC~x~L~V[ONGA., CA CONCORDI_A PI~EVIOUSLY APPRO'V~,D B. ANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA CONCORDIA HOMES RANcHo VIST~ R~ffCI-IO CUCAMONGA.; CA CONCORDL~ HOi~/E S .. RANCHO VISTA RAINCHO CUCAMONGA, CA CONCOI~r)IA HOMES RANCHO VIST. A RANcHo CUCAMONGA, CA · CONCORDIA .HOMES I I .. . 'PI~EvIoUSLy~.ApPRO~D' aB.? ·LEFT RANCHO VISTA RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA CONCORDIA· HOMES PREVIOUSLY APPROTM RANCHO VISTA RA2qCHO CUCAiVEON~gA, CA C01NTC OI~DIA I-IOME S I~NCHO VISTA RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA CONCORDIA~ HOMES TENTA'nVE TRACT NO. 159 ~ UTIIJZATION AI~ RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-72 MODIFICATION OF HOME PLANS 3 AND 4 FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND DETAILED SITE PLAN FOR 78 HOMES WITHIN TENTATIVE TRACTS 15911 AND 15912 IN THE LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST AND NORTHEAST CORNERS OF EAST AVENUE AND THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY - APN: 227-131-05 AND 227-141-11 AND 12 A. Recitals. 1. American Pacific Homes filed an application for Modification of Development Review99-72 of Tract No's. 15911 and 15912, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 14th day of March 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced meeting on March 14, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located on both sides of East Avenue on the north and south sides of an abandoned Southern Pacific railroad right-of-way with a street frontage of 1,240 feet on East Avenue and lot depth of 600 to 1,300 feet which is presently vacant and has been rough graded with streets installed; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant and developed with single family homes, the property to the south consists of vacant land and the 1-15 Freeway, the property to the east is vacant and the 1-15 Freeway, and the property to the west is vacant and developed with single family homes: and c. The proposed home plan design modifications are of the same or better architectural quality as those previously permitted; and d. The proposed home plan design modifications will complement the remainder of the approved home plans, which are not proposed to be changed. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 99-72 MOD - AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES March14, 2001 Page 2 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced meeting on Mamh14, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows: a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and b. That the proposed design 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 design is in compliance with ,each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code; and d. That the proposed design, 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; and 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below: Planninf:l Division: 1) All applicable conditions of Development Review 99-72 shall apply. 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MARCH 2001. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry 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 foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucemonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 14th day of March 2001, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: .~..~ THE CITY OF ~ANCI~ 0 CIJCAMONGA Staff Report DATE: March 14, 2001 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Emily Wimer, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15651 - DALE - A request to subdivide a 7.34 acre parcel into 2 pamels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the terminus of Rochester Court, south of 6th Street - APN: 229-263-08. Related files: Development Review 00-73 and Tree Removal Permit 00-49. Because of outstanding engineering issues, staff has requested the item be continued to the March 28, 2001, meeting. The applicant has agreed to the continuance~ Respectfully submitted, City Planner BB:EW\Is ITEM B THE CITY 0 F I~ANCHO CUCAHONGA Staff Report DATE: March 14, 2001 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS, INC. - A request to construct a 175,291 square-foot multi-tenant industrial building on 9.44 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11 ), located on the north side of 6th Street, approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Avenue - APN: 209-411-12. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq: North Existing industrial buildings; General Industrial (Subarea 11 ) South - Existing office complex; Mixed Use (Subarea 18) East Existing industrial buildings; General Industrial (Subarea 11 ) West Existing industrial complex; General Industrial (Subarea 11 ) B. General Plan Desiqnations: Project Site - General industrial North General Industrial South - General Dynamics; Mixed Use East General Industrial West - General Industrial C. Site Characteristics: The site slopes from north to south at approximately 2 to 4 percent, and is currently cultivated as a vineyard. There are no mature trees on the site, nor is there any significant vegetation on the site. The site is located within an area identified as potential habitat for the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. The applicant has submitted a biological study for the site. The street frontages along 6th Street are unimproved with no curb and gutter, sidewalk or street side landscaping. There is an existing drive approach at the southwest corner of the site that will be shared with the industrial property to the west. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS INC. Mamh 14, 2001 Page 2 D. Parkin.q Calculations: Parking Requirements per use: Office Ratio: 1/250 Warehouse Ratio: 1/1000(1st 20,000) 1/2000(2nd 20,000) Each unit proposes a 2,500 square-foot office area. Number of Number of Spaces Spaces Proposed Units Square Footaqe Required Provided "A" 40,491 40 "B" 31,200 34 "C" 31,200 34 "D" 20,800 29 "E" 20,800 29 . "F" 30,800 34 Total 175,291 209 * 209 · In addition to the above parking requirements, one semi-trailer parking space is required for each dock-high door. The project is in conformance with this required ratio with 31 truck stalls. ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant is proposing to construct a 175, 291 square-foot industrial building. The building has been designed for multiple users. The proposed multi-tenant industrial building will be oriented on a north and south axis. The truck loading area of the building is proposed along the west area of the building, and will be screened from public view. The building incorporates primary building materials of painted and sandblasted concrete. Secondary design material accents such as, colored panel reveals bands, and blue reflective glazed glass is also proposed. The building design is consistent with the architectural style of the Industrial Park District in which it is located. The office portions of the multi-tenant building will be along the southeast comer, northeast comer, and east areas of the building. The office elevations feature a well articulated building surface, with vertical and horizontal changes to the building plane, color variation and use of sandblasted concrete with blue reflective colored glass accents. The building plane along the north and west elevations will feature horizontal panel reveals bands (painted gray), and an amhed scored reveal design theme between each building panel. B. Desiqn Review Committee: The Design Review Committee (Tolstoy, Stewart, Henderson) reviewed the project on February 6, 2001, and recommended approval of the project subject to conditions contained in the attached Design Review Committee Action Comments (Exhibit "G"). PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS INC. March 14, 2001 Page 3 C. Technical Review & Gradinq Committees' The Technical and Grading Committees have reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to conditions. D. Environmental Assessment: The applicant completed Part I of the Initial Study. Staff completed Part II of the Initial Study. The property is located in an area of potential habitat for the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. A Habitat Assessment Survey was prepared by a federally certified biologist to assess the soils, vegetation, and species composition on the site. This survey concluded that the site is not consistent with suitable Delhi Sands flower-loving fly habitat because of previous soil disturbance, plant species composition, soils composition of the site, and surrounding land uses. No sensitive species were detected on-site and it is unlikely any will move onto the site. Based on this information, the proposed development of the 9.07-acre site will net likely result in adverse effects to the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. Staff determined that the project will have short-term air quality impacts during site grading. The issues of air quality impacts during site preparation have been addressed through Mitigation Measures that would make the impacts less than significant. No other potentially significant environmental impacts are identified in the Initial Study. If the Planning Commission concurs, then issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be in order. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review 00-76 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of approval with Conditions and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB:R7_/jc Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map Exhibit "B" - Site Plan Exhibit "C" - Grading Plan Exhibit"D" - Landscape Plan Exhibit"E" - Building Elevations Exhibit "F" - Floor Plan Exhibit"G"- Design Review Committee Action Comments dated February 6, 2001 Exhibit "H" - Initial Study Resolution of Approval with Standard Conditions Location Map DIt OO-76 site plan keynotes site plen 9enernl notea overntl .Ifs plan ~ ~)~ sire legend vlclnl;y map project Informs;Ion tabulations ~ ;~ ~ ,- . 175K INDUSTRIAL FACILITY sit8 plan ............... Paclfl= Rim Holding Corporally- .................. ~~.~'----:.~ GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN ................... ~ .... -"~"-~-~ ~-..~ .......... FOR "' '" ' "~'~' ...... 6TH STREET DISTRIBUTION CENTER ~~'*~~&' - ....... ~ .... 6TH STREET 408' W/O CLEVELAND AVENUE ................................ RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. T .... 6~ S~E~ DIS~IB~ON CE~R C-1 611-1 STREET DISTRIBLrIION CENTER PROPOSEID E~UILIDING NOT AP~,~T I ' '~~" ~- - ~' l- ~, ,, ,,, ,,,,,,, / I / IIIS~IWmlIII]' elevations --~ Pacific Rim go~l,,g Corporation overall floor plan ~;~ ~-~ PRHC ~enlarged floor plan ~)~' 175K INDUSTRIAL FACILITY floor plan sc,~,~ ,/,,..,-o. Pacific Rim Holding Corporation DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 p.m. Rudy Zeledon February 6, 2001 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT RI--VIEW 00-76 - RIVERSIDi- COMMERCIAL INVESTORS - A request to construct a 175,291 square foot multi-tenant industrial building on 9.07 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11 ) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the north side of Sixth Street approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Avenue - APN: 209-411-12. ~: The site contains one vacant parcel that is 2.17 acres. The site slopes from north to south about at approximately 2 to 4 percent and is currently cultivated as a vineyard. There are no mature trees on the site nor is there any significant vegetation on the site. The site is located within an area identified as potential habitat for the Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly. The applicant has submitted a biological Survey for the site. The street frontages along Sixth Street are unimproved with no curt) and gutter, sidewalk or street side landscaping. There is an existing ddve approach at the southwest comer of the site that will be shared with the industrial property to the west. The project site is bordered to the north, south (across 6th street), and east by existing industrial development. To the west is an existing industrial complex and vacant land north of the complex. The proposed multi-tenant industrial building will be oriented on a north and south axis. The building incorporates primary building materials: painted and sandblasted concrete. Secondary design material accents such colored panel reveal bands, and bluE; reflective glazed glass is also proposed. The building design is consistent with the amhitectural -,;tyle of industrial park district in which it is located. The office portions of the multi-tenant building will be along the southeast comer, northeast comer, and east areas of the building. The office elevations feature a well articulated building surface, with vertical and horizontal changes to the building plane, color variation and use of sandblasted concrete with blue reflective colored glass accents. The building plane along the north and west elevations will feature horizontal panel reveal bands (painted gray) and an arched scored reveal design theme between each building panel. The loading area of the building is proposed along the west area of the building. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide ant outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: The following broad issues will be on the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Staff has no major issues with this project the applicant has worked with staff in addressing eadier issues and staff is pleased with the outcome. 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 8-foot wrought iron fence, along the west property line, should be replaced with a solid 8-foot wall to ensure proper screening of the truck loading area. 2. The 5-foot landscaped planter, adjacent to the building at northeast comer, should be continued along the entire north elevation and length of the parking row. In addition, a landscaped planter (a minimum 5-foot inside dimension) should be provided at the end of ,~/'' the parking row to provide a buffer between truck and vehicle traffic. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS February 6, 2001 Page 2 3. A Landscaped planter (a minimum 5-foot inside dimension) should be provided at the end of the parking row at the northwest corner of the site to provide a buffer between truck and ' vehicle parking. 4. To maintain a required setback of 5 feet from property line, all proposed trash enclosure locations should be setback 5 feet from property line. In addition a landscape stdp (a minimum 5-foot inside dimension), on both sides of the trash enclosures shall be provided as a buffer. Staff Recommendation,~; Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the conditions as recommended above. pesi,qn Review Committee Action: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, Pam Stewart, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to staff's comments with the following change: 1. The proposed 8-foot wrought iron fence, along the west property line, will provide adequate screening and therefore is approved as shown on the proposal. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM ~o,..n~.,,Cu.mo... (Part I - Initial Study) Planning Division (909) 477-2750 'The. 'purpose Of'this :.form .is tb infor'~':'the City oI the'basiC ,cpmi~n~ent~ oflthe 'Proposed proJect so' that the City.may reVi~wtheprojeCt pursuant/oCitT,p~liicieS:' ordinan~eS~,~and gUidelines; the'califorriia~En~imnmental Quality Act; and~ffiecity~Ru'l~s arid Pr0cedures~ to Implement CEI~. It. m~mPOrt~nt that the reformation requested in this'apPlication be providedin,, full; / INCOMPLETF~ APPLICA TIONS WILL NOT BE PROCES$~-D Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perfonw won~ required to provide missing information, Application Number for the project to which this form pe~ains: V" 'b~. 0o-'7~ Title: Name & Address o~effs): & Address of person pmpadng this form (if different from above): Telephone ~umhe . - '-I t O0 Information indicated by astedsk (*) is not required of non-construction CUP=s unless otherwise requested by staff. 'I) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site, and indicate the site boundaries. 2) Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views into the site from the north, south, east and west; views into and from the site from the pdmary access points which serve the site; and representative views of significant features from the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph. 3) Project Locafion (descdbe): ~"~ ~ ~--'~ [,flr ~ [ ~::~- ~- ~t~."~ ~I'~C~,~ I ~'~ ~'-~ C~ : 4) Assessor=s Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary): l~ ~ ~ C~i - ~t11- I Z- '6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of pubtic streets & proposed dedications): C~ . L~ L{ ~ . 7) Descitbe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the pruject site (attach additional sheet if necessary: 8) thclude a desctfption of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other govemmental agencies: in order to fully implement the project: 9) Descdbe the physical se~ng of the site as it exists beforo the project including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspect,,=. Desctfbe any existing structures on site (including age and condition) and the use of the stnlcturos. Attach photographs of significant featuro$ desctfbed. In addiUon, site all sources of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and aroheological surveys, traffic studies): l O) Desc#be the known cultural and/or histo~fcal aspects of the site. Site all sources of ~nformation (books, published reports and oral history): 11) Desctfbe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site (aircraft, roadway noise, etc.) and how they will affect proposed uses: 12)Desc#betheproposedprojectindetail. Thisshouldprevideanadequatedesc#p~onofthesiieinterrnsofurdmateusewhich 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: 13)Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historfcal, 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.): 14) Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale or character of the surrounding general area of the project? 15) Indicate the b~e of short-tetra and long-term noise to be generated, including source and amount. How Nil these noise levels affectadjacentpmpertiesandon.siteuses. Whatmethodsofsoundpmoflngarapmposed? '16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees: ~ ~) ~/ ~ 17) Indicate eny bodies of water (including domos#c water supplies) into which the s~e drains: 18)Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimate$). For further cladfication, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Dist#ct at 987-2591. a. Residential (gal~day) Peak use (gal/Day) b. Commemial/lnd. (gal~day~ac) 19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank v~ Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification, please contact the C,ucamonga County Water Distdct at 987- 2591. a. Residential (gal~day) b. CommemiaYlnd. (gal/day/ac) RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: 20) Number of residential un~/~ Detached (indicate ~ of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size ,/ Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units): 21)Anticipated range of sale pdces and/or rents: Sale P#ce(s) $ to $. Rent (per month) $ to $. 22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type: 23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type: 24)Indicate the , school children who will be residing within the project: Contact the appmp~fate School Districts a. Eleme/~a/q/: b. J~r High: ,/~Senior High COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT,~ 25) Desc#be type of use(s) and major function(s) of commercial, indust#al or institutional 26) Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type: 28) Number of Total: employees: Maximum Shift: Time of Maximum Shift: 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): 30) Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the Cih, : ~31~F~r c~mmercia~ and industda~ uses ~n~y~ indicate the $~ume~ type and am~unt ~f air p~lluti~n emissi~ns~ (Data should be verified through the South Coast Air Qu~ib/ Management Distdct, at (818) 572-6283): ALL PROJECTS 32)Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the project been contacted to deten~nine their ability to provide adequate ~ervice to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their response. 33l In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic maten ~ · Examples of beza~ous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB s' cadioa~':,-^ --'- .......... 'als.., herbicides; 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 inventoq/ 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. amyerebycertify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for adequate luation of this project to the best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct tot he best 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 BACKGROUND 1. Project File: Development Review 00-76 2. Related Files: N/A 3. Description of Project: A request to construct a 17!5,291 square foot multi-tenant industrial building on 9.4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of 6th Street, approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Avenue - APN: 209-411-12. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Riverside Commemial Investors Inc. 3685 Main Street, Suite 220 Riverside, CA 92501 5. General Plan Designation: General Industrial 6. Zoning: General Industrial District (Subarea 11) 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site contains one vacant parcel that is 9.4 acres. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 2 to 4 percent, and is currently cultivated as a vineyard. There are no mature trees on the site, nor is them any significant vegetation on the site. The project site is bordered to the north, south (across 6th street), and east by existing industrial development. To the west is an existing industrial complex .and vacant land north of the complex. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner (909) 477-2750 10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. 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. I ( ) Public Services (,~ ) Transportation/Circulation ( ) Land Use and Planning ( )Biological Resources II ( ) Population and Housing ( ) Utilities and Service Systems II (,/) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resoumes ( ) Aesthetics I1(/) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Cultural Resources I1(/) Air Quality ( ) Noise ( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance ( ) Recreation DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: (v') 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: (~')~e~led0n~'~' Assistant Planner February 7, 2001 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. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentialty Llnls~s Than $ignifican[ Mitigation Significant NO 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposah a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or () () () (v') policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? Initia. I Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page R c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the () () () (v') vicinity? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) established community? Comments: a-d) The site is within the General Industrial District (;Subarea 11). The use as an industrial building is consistent with the General Plan and zoning designations for the area. Surrounding land uses are similar in nature. No increase in density or plan amendment is proposed; therefore, ne impacts will result from the project. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Un~ess Than 2. POPULA~ION AND HOUSE~G. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local () () () (v') population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either () () () (,/) directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) housing? Comments: a-b) Construction activities at the site will be short-t6,rm and will not attract new employees to the area. Operation of the warehouse will include both warehouse and office/clerical positions. The addition of these employees will not create a demand for additional housing, as a majority of the employee,,; will likely be hired from within the City or surrounding communities. c) The new warehouse will be constructed on a vacant 9.4-acre parcel. The area is designated General Industrial and there are no residential structures within the vicinity. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than 3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) (v') ( ) c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) (,/) ( ) el) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 4 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/') i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') Comments: a-c) No known faults pass through the site. It is not in an Earthquake Zone, nor is it in the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault. The Red Hill Fault, or Etiwanda Avenue Fault, passes within 2 miles north of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately 5 miles to the north. These faults are both capable of producing Mw 6.0 - 7.0 earthquakes. Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7.5 earthquakes, is 9 miles northeast of the site, and the San Andreas, capable of up to Mw 8.2 earthquakes, is 12.5 miles northeast of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking. Liquefaction could occur at the site if a strong earthquake coincides with an extended period of heavy rains raising the local water table. Soil type on-site and in the vicinity is Tujunga-Delhi. These soils are relatively stable, but subject to liquefaction when the water table is relatively shallow. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code will ensure that geologic impacts are less than significant. d) The site is not located near a body of water. e) The site is relatively flat so grading will be minimal and will create the necessary slope gradient to allow proper site drainage. f-h) Soil type on-site and in the vicinity is Tujunga-Delhi (TD-DG/AR). These soils are excessively drained, nearly level to moderately sloping soils formed on alluvial fans, relatively stable, but subject to liquefaction when the water table is relatively shallow. New structures are required to meet current earthquake standards as required by the Uniform Building Code. The Building and Safety Division will require a soils report for compaction and foundation requirements prior to issuance of building permits. The impact is not considered significant. i) The site contains no unique geologic or physical features. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than 4. WATER. Will the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, ( ) 0 (,/) ( ) or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors inc. Page 5 issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than 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 ( ) (v') water body? e) Changes in currants, 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 is expected to result in changes in absorption rates and drainage patterns. A final grading plan will show how storm water runoff will be handled during both construction and operation. Approval o1: grading plans and conditions applied to the project by the City Engineer to ensure adequate site drainage will make this impact less than significant. b) The site is not located within the 100-year flood plain as indicated on FEMA maps or Figure III-G/2 "Flood Hazards" in the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan EIR. c-e) The project site is not located near a body of water. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant will provide a drainage study showing how storm water runoff will be conveyed. f.-i)The project will not interfere with groundwater management practices in the area, as the site is not used for groundwater discharge. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 6 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially UnleSS Than 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposah a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to ( ) ( ) (V') ) an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) (v') ) c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) cause any change in climate? d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) Comments: a) Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. With a gross area of 175,291 square feet, the project is under the 276,000 square foot threshold for potentially significant air quality impacts set by AQMD for daily operations of an industrial building (SCAQMD CEQA Handbook, 1993). It is also below the 1,102,520 square foot significance threshold for quarterly construction; however, during the construction, there is the possibility that grading activity may exceed the 2.7 acres per day SCAQMD threshold of significance. During construction, fugitive dust and NOx emissions may contribute significantly to existing non-attainment within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB). Sources of emissions during this phase include exhaust from construction vehicles and equipment and fugitive dust generated as a result of construction vehicles and equipment traveling over exposed surfaces; however, with implementation of the following mitigation measures, impacts from construction of the project to regional air quality will be reduced to less-than- significant levels: 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 the construction grading plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications, This will result in a 5 percent decrease in ROG, NOx, and PM~o emissions. 2. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or gasoline-powered equipment in-lieu of diesel-powered engines where feasible. This reduction in NOx and PM~o emissions is not quantifiable. 3. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. This reduction in emissions is not quantifiable. 4. The construction contractor shall use Iow VOC asphalt and architectural coatings. This will result in a 5 percent decrease in ROG emissions during paving and painting activities. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 7 5. The contractor shall water exposed ground surfaces a minimum of twice daily to suppress fugitive dust. This will result in a 68 percent decrease in PM~o emissions. 6. The contractor will water unpaved access roads, and paved roads where they join unpaved roads, a minimum of twice daily to minimize dust entrainment. This will decrease PM~o emissions by 3 percent. 7. The contractor will set and enforce a maximum speed limit below 15 miles-per-hour on all unpaved portions of the site. This will reduce PM~o emissions by up to 70 percent. To ensure potential air quality impacts from construction and operation of the project are compatible with regional air quality regulations, the project was screened using the URBEMIS7G emissions model. Default values were used where project specific information was unavailable. The actual end use is unknown. The operational mobile source emissions were adjusted to increase truck trip percentages and decrease automobile trips to better reflect an industrial site rather than the default mixed commercial and residential land use. TABLE 1 URBEMIS7G Construction Emissions Summary (Pounds per Day) Source ROG NOx CO PM~0 Unmit. Mit. Unmit. Mit. Unmit. Mit. Unmit. Mit. Grading 2.91 2.77 22.27 21.16 22.44 8.14 Worker Trips Stationary Equip. Amh. Coatings 70.50 66.97 Asphalt 0.26 0.25 Totals 73.67 69.99 22,27 21.16 22.44 8.14 SCAQMDTh res. 75 75 100 100 550 550 150 150 Significance No No No No No No No No TABLE 2 URBEMIS7G Operations Emissions Summary (Pounds per Day) Source ROG NOx CO PM~o Unmit. Mit. Unmit. Mit. Unmit. Mit. Unmit. Mit. Stat. Soume 0.06 0.06 0.81 0.81 0.32 0.32 Mobile, Source 12.33 12.00 19.24 18.49 88.08. 84.68 5.16 4.96 Totals 12.39 12.06 20.05 19.30 88.40 85.00 5.16 4.96 SCAQMDThres. 55 55 55 55 550 550 150 150 Significance No No No No No No No No Initial Study for city of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commemial Investors Inc. Page 8 b) The project site is located in the General Industrial District of the City. There are no sensitive receptors (e.g., schools, hospitals etc.) nearby. c-d) The end use of the proposed project, general warehouse/office facility, will not generate emissions that could cause climatic changes or objectionable odors. Issues and Supporting information Sources: Potentially Unless Than 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (,/) ( ) b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to (,/) nearby uses? d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (v') e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? (v~ ) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting (,/) alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail or air traffic impacts? (,/') Comments: a) The project site is part of the larger industrial area. The project is required to comply with Standard Conditions of Approval for provision of adequate ingress/egress from the site, employee/visitor parking on-site, and large truck access. Compliance with Conditions of Approval will ensure that project-related trips are less than significant. b-d) The site is a rectangular pamel (north to south) with two proposed entry driveways on 6th Street. The proposed driveway at the southwest corner of the site will be shared with the existing industrial comPlex to the west. On-site parking is proposed at the north, east, and west areas of the building. The building will be accessible to emergency vehicles. e-f) The proposed building will be set back from the street and will not pose a hazard or barrier to pedestrians or cyclists. In addition, the project will be required to widen the north side of 6th Street per City standards, and provide curb and gutter and sidewalk. g) The site is located approximately 2 miles from the Ontario Airport. The site is offset north of the flight path and will not be dangerous to users or aircraft. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 9 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P~tentially Unless Then 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their (v') 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 (v~) vernal pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) Comments: a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identifies the project area soil type as Tujunga- Delhi Sand Soils, which is a type of soil that is associated with the endangered Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (DSF). The site is under active viticulture, currently under lease to an adjacent winery. Evidence of disking rows and weed clearing is present. The vineyard is surrounded by existing development across the north, east, and west boundaries. Impact Sciences (biologist permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct surveys for the DSF) prepared a .habitat assessment for the site on July 14, 2000. In summary, the results of the habitat-based survey indicated that the site's disturbance history, plant species composition, soils composition, and surrounding land uses are not consistent with suitable DSF habitat. Therefore, considering factors such as surrounding land use practices, disturbance history, and lack of documented occurrences of the DSF in the vicinity, the subject property has Iow potential to support the DSF. h-c) The site is characterized as an active vineyard. The applicant has prepared a preliminary landscape plan that includes street trees as required by the Engineering Department. cl) There is no riparian or wetland habitat on-site. e) Intermittent industrial development in the area has eliminated any wildlife corridors that may have occurred in the past. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Then 8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposah a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') plans? Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 10 Potentially Impact Ir~Dact Significant Impact Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiallyUnless Than Sig~lifl can1 Mitigation Significant NO Irnpacl Incoi'porat ed b) Use non-renewable resoumes in a wasteful and ( ) ( ) ( ) (/) inefficient manner? c) Result in the loss of availability of a known () () () (/) mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? Comments: a-b) The project will be required to conform to applicable City standards for energy conservation. c) The project site, like most of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, is within a Mineral Resources Zone for aggregate material (MRZ-2); however, because of the urbanization of the area, the State Department of Mines and Geology considers the resource to be unmineable; therefore, this impact is less than significant. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Poter~tial~y Unless Than 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)? b) Possible interference with an emergency ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential () 0 () (,/) health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of () () () (v') potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable () () () (/) brush, grass, or trees? Comments: a, c, d) During a site visit on January 30, 2001, no evidence of discarded drums, containers, hazardous wastes, or discolored soils were observed. There was no indication of underground storage tanks or illegal dumping of refuse on-site. b) The project site is located in a developing industrial area where roads are constructed to accommodate planned land uses consistent with the General Plan. The project will not interfere with the flow of traffic on 6th Street. Project plans will be reviewed and approved by City departments to determine adequate access for emergency vehicles. e) The project site is not located in a fire hazard area. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 11 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P3tentially Unless Than 10. NOISE. Willthe proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') Comments: a-b) The proposed project may produce noticeable short-term and operational noise as the site's proposed construction and end use includes truck traffic. The project would increase noise levels since the site is currently vacant and the development would add people and traffic to the area. There are no sensitive receptors in the area and impacts to noise were not considered significant. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Po~e.t~v un~ ~ha, 11. PUBLICSERVlCES. 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? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/.) b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V') c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/) d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) e) Other governmental services? { ) ( ) ( ) (,/.) Comments: a-e) Fire Protection - The site is located on the north side of 6th Street, approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Avenue and is served by Fire Station #174 located at 11297 Jersey Boulevard, approximately 1 mile northeast of the project site. Standard Conditions of Approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on the project. The construction of a 175,291 square industrial building is not considered significant. Police protection - Additional police protection is not required, as the addition of the industrial building will not change current facility operating hours and will not have a substantial increase in area to be patrolled because the project site is relatively small, slightly larger than 9 acres. Schools - The proposed industrial building will not generate a substantial number of new job opportunities or induce people to move to the project area; therefore, construction activities will not adversely impact local schools. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commemial Investors Inc. Page 12 Parks - Proposed construction activities will not generate a substantial number of new job opportunities or induce people to move to the project area; therefore, construction of the industrial building will not adversely impact local parks or recreational opportunities. Public facilities - The proposed project will utilize existing public facilities and will be consistent will the City of Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Districts. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pote.tially Unless Than 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? ( ) (v') b) Communication systems? ( ) (v') c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution ( ) (,/) facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) (v') e) Storm water drainage? ( ) (v') f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) (v') g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') Comments: a-g) The project will extend, as necessary, existing systems and utilities. The proposed project will not require major modifications or alterations to the existing utility systems. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than 13.AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/i c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) Comments: a) The project site is not located along a scenic highway and is small in size, so it will not interfere with views of the mountains or other scenic views. b) The project is a single-story warehouse/office building that will be in character with nearby developments in the area. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 13 c) The project will create new light and glare because the site is currently vacant. The design and placement of light fixtures will be shown on site plans, which require review for consistency with City standards. The impact is not considered significant. Potentially Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentietly UnleSs Than 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposah a) Disturb Paleontological resoumes? ( ) ( ) (v') b) Disturb amhaeological resoumes? ( ) (,/) c) Affect historical or cultural resources? (/') d) Have the potential to cause a physical change, (,/) which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within (v') the potential impact area? Comments: a-e) The site has not been identified in the City's Master Environmental Assessment as containing historic or cultural resources. The site is located in a developing industrial area and to date, no resources have been uncovered in the vicinity of the project site. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless T~lan 15. RECREATION. Would the proposah a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or (,) () () (,/) regional parks or other recreational facilities? ;9) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) Comments: a-b) The proposed project is the construction of a 26,895 square foot industrial building; therefore, there is no impact on recreation. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 14 Impact Significant PotentiallYlmpact Irnf3act Less Impact Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentlal~y Unless Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Incorporated 16, MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE, a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the ( ) ( ) ( ) (v') potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) 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.) 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.) d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have () () () (v~) environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: a) Impact Sciences conducted a biological survey of the site on July 14, 2000. The site is under active viticulture, currently under lease to an adjacent winery. Evidence of disking rows and weed clearing is present. The vineyard is surrounded by existing development across the north, east, and west boundaries. In summary, the results of the habitat-based survey indicated that the site's disturbance history, plant species composition, soils composition, and surrounding land uses are not consistent with suitable DSF habitat. No sensitive species were detected on-site and it is unlikely any will move onto the site due to the lack of natural habitat and surrounding industrial development. b) Because of the size of the project area, less than 9.4 acres, and the type of use proposed, no short-term impacts were identified. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR 00-76 - Riverside Commercial Investors Inc. Page 15 c) The City has planned the General Industrial Area to i;~ciude a variety of industrial and business park uses. Public services and utilities are available in the area. d) No significant adverse effects were identified in the Initial Study. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply): · General Plan EIR (Certified April 6, 1981 ) · Ivlaster Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) · Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR (Certified September 19, 1981 ) APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur. Signature: ~, /~~ Date: Print Name and Title: ::;J~A¢- ¢/'z,~.z~ "~ i ~)f'~=C--c_"T City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 2109f and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: Development Review 00-76 Public Review Period Closes: March 14, 2001 Project Name: Project Applicant: PJverside Commercial Investors Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the north side of Gth Street approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Avenue - APN: 209-411-12. Project Description: The development of a 175,291 square foot multi-tenant industrial building on 9.44 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11). 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 Ini~al Study identified potenfiaily significant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment. if adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period. March 14, 2001 Date of Determination Adopted By RESOLUTION NO: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76, FOR A 175,291 SQUARE-FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON 9.44 ACRES OF LAND IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 11) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 6TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WEST OF CLEVELAND AVENUE - APN: 209-411-12. A. Recitals. 1. Riverside Commercial Investors Inc., has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. 00-76, 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 14th day of March 2001, 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 dudng the above- referenced meeting on March 14, 2001, including wdtten and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located on the north side of 6th Street, approximately 300 feet west of Cleveland Avenue with a 6th Street frontage of 408 feet; and b. The properties to the north, east, and west of the project site are developed with industrial buildings; to the south the project fronts onto 6th Street; and c. The project, together with the recommended Conditions of Apprcval, complies with all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and d. The application contemplates the construction of a multi-tenant industrial warehouse building consisting of 175,291 square feet, with an average per unit square-footage of 29,215 square feet, and a 2,500 square-foot office area per unit; and e. The proposed tilt-up concrete building is designed to be consistent with the architectural style of the surrounding area. 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: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS INC. Mamh 14, 2001 Page 2 a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the 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. ~,. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all wdtten and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached 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 with regard to the application. b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measure:s on the project, which are listed below .as Conditions of Approval. c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code of Regula~tions, 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 wild life resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the infomlation provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in p;lragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and eve~j condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated I~terein by this reference: Plannin,q Division: 1) Security gates and associated fencing fronting 6th Street shall be view obscuring to fully screen truck loading areas from pubic view. The gates shall be automatically operated so that they are open a minimum amount of time. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00.-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS INC. March 14, 2001 Page 3 2) Catalog cuts of the proposed outdoor amenities within the outdoor employee eating/plaza area (benches, tables, etc.) and construction .details shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner, prior to the issuance of building permits. 3) Truck parking spaces shall be a minimum of 14 feet wide by 50 feet deep. 4) All equipment, both ground and roof-mounted, shall be completely screened and architecturally compatible with the elevation design from view of surrounding properties and public rights-of-way. En ineedn Division: 1) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical) on the project side of 6th Street shall be undergrounded along the entire project frontage extending to the first pole off site (east and west), prior to public improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first. All services crossing 6th Street shall be undergrounded at the same time. The development across the street, fronting 6th Street along the south side, has paid a fee to the City for the undergrounding of these overhead utilities. This developer (Development Review 00-76) may request reimbursement for one-half of the actual cost of undergrounding along his project frontage. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement with six months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate. 2) Complete 6th Street frontage improvements in accordance with the City "Major Divided Arterial" standards as required and including; curvilinear sidewalk, driveway(s), curb and gutter, street paving, street trees, median landscaping, three (3) 9500 Lumen HPSV street lights, replace P,26(s) "NO STOPPING" signs as necessary, and provide additional traffic stdping and signage as required. 3) Install landscaping in the existing median from Cleveland Avenue to Utica Street. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover costs in excess of one-half width of the median fronting his project from future development (redevelopment) on adjacent and across-the-street properties. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement with six months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate. If these landscaping improvements ara installed by another development, then this project developer shall honor the reimbursement agreement. The amount of the reimbursement shall be the cost of the landscaping for one-half width of the median fronting this project. Cqo PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL I:NVESTORS INC. March 14, 2001 Page 4 4) Driveway(s) shall conform to Standard Drawing No. 101, Type C, with sidewalk crossing at the zero curb face (no -'~ccess ramps) and a maximum width of 50 feet. Sidewalk improvements shall conform to Standard Drawing No. 114. a) Conditions of Approval for the adjacent property to the west (DR 84-48) specify a shared ddveway at the location shown. Record a joint-use ddveway easement sicjned by both property ow/~ers. b) On-site pdvate improvements shall allow adequate truck turning radii. c) Reconstruct the existing westerly ddve approach to the property in order to provide a width at the right-of-way line of no more than 50 feet. d) At the right-of-way, the proposed easterly drive approach shall be a minimum of 35 feet in width. 5) The projection of on-site driveway ddve aisles are to be perpendicular to the street. The on-site curb island and the adjacent trash enclosure adjacent to the property line at the westerly drive aisle will need to be relocated further back from the street (or other acceptable reconfiguration of the drive aisle) in order to achieve a perpendicular style configuration. Also, the perpendicular drive aisle shall allow exiting trucks sufficient distance to reach the right half of the driveway before entedng into 6th Street. 6) Runoff from the adjacent westedy property shall not drain over the driveway as a result of the proposed improvements. Additional removals, grading, paving, and drainage facilities will need to be constructed on-site in the drive aisle to direct this runoff to the existing curb side drain to the west of the ddveway or to some other facility. On-site drainage through the public right-of-way :shall be limited to an area no more than 5 acres in size for each curbside drain outlet. Environmental MitiRation Measures Air Quality 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 the consliruction grading plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. This will result in a 5 percent decrease in ROG, NOx, and PM~o emissions. 2) The construction contractor shall utilize electdc or gasoline-powerad equipment in-lieu of diesel-powered engines where feasible. This reduction in NOx and PM~o emissions is not quantifiable. PLANNING cOMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 - RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS INC. March 14, 2001 Page 5 3) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. This reduction in emissions is not quantifiable. 4) The construction contractor shall use Iow VOC asphalt and architectural coatings. This will result in a 5 percent decrease in ROG emissions dudng paving and painting activities. 5) The contractor shall water exposed ground surfaces a minimum of twice daily to suppress fugitive dust. This will result in a 68 percent decrease in PM~o emissions. 6) The contractor will water unpaved access roads, and paved roads where they join unpaved roads, a minimum of twice daily to minimize dust entrainment. This will decrease PM~o emissions by 3 percent. 7) The contractor will set and enforce a maximum speed limit below 15 mph on all unpaved portions of the site. This will reduce PM~o emissions by up to 70 percent. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MARCH 2001. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Bred Buller, Secretary I, Brad Bullet, 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 14th day of March 2001, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: City' of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 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 b,~ 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 r6,commendations 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 departm6,nt 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 Mitigation Monitoring Progmm DR 00-76 January 30,2001 Page 2 3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's 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 vedfied for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of development. 5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form. 6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel. 7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented. 8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee) with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time. 9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and 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.: Development Review 00-76 Applicant: The B. Ivan Group Initial Study Prepared by: Rudy Zeledon Date: February 6, 2001 · The construction contractor shall select CP/BO C As Necessary A 2 the construction equipment used on-site based on Iow-emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The construction contractor shall ensure the construction grading plans Include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' speclflcatlons. · The construction contractor shall utilize electric CP/BO C As Necessary A 2 ~_~__or diesel-powered equipment In-lieu of gasoline- powered engines where feasible. ~J*~ The construction contractor shall ensure that CP/BO B As Necessary A 2 construction-grading plans Include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not In use. · The construction contractor shall use iow VOC CP/BO C As Necessary A 2 asphalt and architectural coatings. This will result in a 5 percent decrease In ROG emissions during paving and painting activities. · The contractor shall water exposed ground CP/BO C As Necessary A 2 surfaces a mlnlmum of twice daily to suppress fugitive dust. This will result In a 68 percent decrease in PM~o emissions. · The contractor will water unpaved access roads, CP/BO C As Necessary A 2 and paved roads where they join unpaved roads, a minimum of twice daily to minimize dust entrainment. This will decrease PM~0 emissions by 3 percent. · The contractor will set and enforce a maximum CP/BO C A speed limit below 15 miles-per-hour on all unpaved portions of the site. This will reduce PM~0 emissions by up to 70 percent. Key to Checklist Abbreviation: - esponslble Person ,~ ~ MonltorlngFrequehCy ~ ~. ~,~ Methodof~erficaton"'~ · ~ ~ , ' ~ -/ * Sancflohs': ~ ' ' ~ ~ ~. ~''~ CDD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final Map CP - City Planner or designee B - Prior To Construction R - Other Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withheld Grading or Building Permit CE - City Engineer or designee C * Throughout Construction C - Plan Check 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy BO - Building Official or designee D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports / Studies / Plans} 4 - Stop Work Order PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP COMMUNITY' DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT I STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #:: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-76 SUBJECT: 175,291 SQUARE-FOOT MULTI-TENANT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING APPLICANT: RIVERSIDE INUDSTRIAL TRUST INC. LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF 6TH STREET WEST OF CLEVELAND AVENUE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, {909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its / / agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The 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. 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, the Industrial Area Specific Plan. 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. sc-,2-oo I C.. q"l Project No. DR 00-76 Completion Date 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and /.__/__ State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. 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. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for / / consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachmen! building, etc.) or prior to final map approval 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 ail 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 __ / /__ by 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, and / / the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 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 masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner __/ / including proper illumination. 11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property / / owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 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 amhitecturally 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 by 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. 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). sc-,2-0o , Project No, DR 00-76 Completion Date 3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across cimulation aisles shall be provided __/ throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/ recreational uses. 4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all Clriveway 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. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commemial and office facilities with 25 or more /__/__ parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motomycle parking at the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet. F. 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. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and ;~ minimum of 30% within / / commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger. 3. 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. 4. Trees shall be planted in areas of ~ublic view adjacent to and along .,~tructures at a rate of one __/__/__ tree per 30 linear feet of building. 5. All private slopes of 5 feet or more ~n vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 / / slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate, ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 6. The final design 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 the Engineering Division. 7. SpeciaLI landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering __/__/ sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along 6th Street. 8. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the / / perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the / / design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division. 10. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval __/ / prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics of the selected tree species. SC-12-00 3 Project No. DR 00-76 Completion Date 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. G. Signs 1. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for City Planner review and / / approval prior to issuance of building permits. H. 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 retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit. I. Other Agencies 1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location ~/ / of mail 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. ~PLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: J. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: /~ 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., 3-1' #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils 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. sc- -oo 4 C 'O Project No. DR 00-76 Completion Date K. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be /.__/ marked with the project file number (i.e., 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 Df the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial 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). g New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s). / / 2. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with UBC Section 906. /.__/__ 3. Upon lenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirement,~; may be needed. / / M. 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 prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the __/__/__ time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. / / 5. A separate grading plan check submitta~ 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: N. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from / /__ street centerline): 6_.Q.0 total feet on 6th Street __/ / sc- 2-oo Project No. DR 00-76 Completion Date 2. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the /. / final map. O. Street Improvements 1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: /_._/ 6th Street X X (C) X X X (A) Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item 2. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights / / on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil -- Engineer and shal~ 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 pedormed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction / / permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and / / interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction / / project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and ' interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer Notes: (1)Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. (2)Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all comers of intersections per City / / Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City 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 check. /. / sc- 2-00 6 0..5 Project No. DR 00-76 Completion Date 3.Street trees, a mimmum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. 4. 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 separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance Districl: 6th Street. 2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40%) of mortared cobble or / / other acceptable non-irrigated sudaces. 3. 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. 4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the __/__/__ developer until accepted by the City. 5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective __/__/__ Beautification Master Plan 6th Street. Q, DrainagE: and Flood Control 1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surtace drainage entering the / / properly from adjacent areas. R, Utilities 1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, / / electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. 2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. / / 3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the /___/ Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bemardino. A letter of compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. 4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. / / Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them. S. General Requirements and Approvals 1. An easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance of buitding permits, whichever occurs first, for: 6th Street westerly driveway: i sc., .oo Project No. DR 00-76 Completion Date 2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all /_._/ new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is involved. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT (909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: T. General Fire Protection Conditions 1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The developer / / shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho 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: /. / 4000 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix III-A, 5, (b) (Table). -OR X A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel prior to water plan approval. X 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. 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. 4. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final __/ / inspection. 5. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below: __/ / X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. X Other: CBC. 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. 6. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of / / sprinkler system. 7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted: __/ / X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. 8. 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. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga / / Fire Protection District as follows: SC-12-00 8 Project No. DR 00-76 Como[etion Date X $132 for CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply. X $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building).** **NotE;: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems (sprinlders, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans. 10. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accorda~nce with 1997 UBC, UFC, __/ / UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: U. Security Lighting 1. All 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 lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire development. 3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. __/ / V, Security Hardware 1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall 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 g~rage or rolling .doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. / / W, Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime / / visibility. 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. SC-12-00 9