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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/07/01 - Agenda PacketCITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA REGULAR MEETINGS 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - 7:00 p.m. July 1, 1998 Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 City Councilmembers William J. Alexander, Mayor Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Paul Biane, Councilmember James V. Curatalo, Councilmember Jack Lam, City Manager James L. Markman, City Attorney Debra J. Adams, City Clerk City Office: 477-2700 City Council Agenda July 1, 1998 All items submitted for the City Council Agenda must be in writing. The deadline for submitting these items is 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, one week prior to the meeting. The City Clerk's Office receives all such items. 1. Roll Call: A. CALL TO ORDER Alexander Biane Curatalo ,and Williams __ B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming July as "Recreation and Parks" Month. Presentation by Xpressions of Youth and announcement of their dignitary preview stage performance of"The Wizard of Oz" on July 9, 1998. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council. State law prohibits the City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual. D. CONSENTCALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Councilmember or member of the audience for discussion. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 6/10/98 and 6/17/98 and Payroll ending 5~28~98 for the total amount of $1,580,978.39. Approval of City Council Representative to the California Cities Home Ownership Authority (CCHOA). Approval of a Resolution of Intention to Vacate Portions of Four Alleys generally within the Northtown area bounded by Hermosa Avenue - Marine Avenue and 26th Street - Humboldt Avenue and setting the date of the public hearing for August 5, 1998. 11 12 City Council Agenda July 1, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF ALLEYS GENERALLY WITHIN THE NORTHTOWN AREA BOUNDED BY HERMOSA AVENUE - MARINE AVENUE AND 26TH STREET - HUMBOLDT AVENUE Approval of lmprovementAgreement and Improvement Security for CUP 96-27, located at the southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road, submitted by Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 98-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR CUP 96-27 Approval of the Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Tract No. 15796, generally located at the northeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Victoria Park Lane, submitted by Tava Development Company, a California Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 98-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 15796, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 98-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT MAP NO. 15796 15 19 21 22 25 25 City Council Agenda July 1, 1998 3 Approval of the Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Tract No. 15797, generally located south of Highland Avenue and east of Woodruff Place, submitted by Tava Development Company, a California Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 98-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 15797, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 98-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT MAP NO. 15797 Approval of release of Memorandum of Understanding Agreement relating to the retrofit of a flood wall for Tract 13566 and refund of security deposit of $50,000.00 (improvements completed), located south of Wilson Avenue adjacent to the San Sevaine Basins, submitted by Rancho Cucamonga, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RESOLUTION NO. 98-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD WALL FOR TRACT 13566 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $50,000.00, LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 29 32 33 36 38 City Council Agenda July 1, 1998 4 Approval of release of Memorandum of Understanding Agreement relating to the retrofit of a flood wall for Tract 13566-3 and refund of security deposit of$115,000.00 (improvements completed), located south of Wilson Avenue adjacent to the San Sevaine Basins, submitted by Gentra Capital Corporation, a Delaware Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 98-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD WALL FOR TRACT 13566-3 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $115,000.00, LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY GENTRA CAPITAL CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION Approval to accept Contract No. 96-054, Lions Community Center East Renovation, located at 9191 Base Line Road, approve the final Contract amount of $939,400.00, and authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion." RESOLUTION NO. 98-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR LIONS COMMUNITY CENTER EAST RENOVATION, LOCATED AT 9191 BASE LINE ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK 39 41 42 43 E. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following Ordinances have had public hearings at the time of first reading. Second readings are expected to be routine and non- controversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. The City Clerk will read the title. Any item can be removed for discussion. INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01 - MASI Consideration of a request to expand the area for Auto Service Court within the Industrial Area Specific Plan. 44 City Council Agenda July 1, 1998 5 ORDINANCE NO. 98-589 (second reading) A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01. A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF AUTO SERVICE COURT WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chair will open the meeting to receive public testimony. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC NEED AND NECESSITY IN GRANTING A TAXI CAB SERVICE PERMIT TO BELL CAB COMPANY (SAN GABRIEL TRANSIT) 47 G. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements. The Chair will open the meeting to receive public testimony. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF 30 MPH ON CAMINO PREDERA FROM RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO 200 FEET NORTH OF PREDERA COURT ORDINANCE NO. 590 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PRIMA FAClE SPEED LIMIT ON CAMINO PREDERA 5O 53 City Council Agenda July 1, 1998 6 H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chair may open the meeting for public input. UPDATE ON COUNTY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP/97- 0007/Wl 39-45 - Update on Ling Yen Mountain Temple and Retreat Facility project, located approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue within the City's Sphere of Influence - APN: 226-061-72, 73, and 74. 57 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion. They are not public hearing items, although the Chair may open the meeting for public input. 1. CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS (oral) 2. CITY COUNCIL PARK & RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS (oral) 3. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES UPDATE A. DISCUSSION ON EXPLORING CITY-SPONSORED BOXING PROGRAM. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING This is the time for City Council to identify the items they wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be discussed at this meeting, only identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council. State law prohibits the City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual. City Council Agenda July 1, 1998 7 L. ADJOURNMENT MEETING TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON ETIWANDA AVENUE BETWEEN VICTORIA AVENUE AND BASE LINE AVENUE; BRAD BULLER, CITY PLANNER, NEGOTIATING PARTY; REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO ADJOURN TO MONDAY, JULY 6, 1998, 6:00 P.M., TO CERTIFY JUNE 2, 1998 ELECTION RESULTS AND TO SWEAR IN BOB DUTTON. I, Debra J. 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RECOMMENDATION Approve the recommendation of the Housing Subcommittee selecting Council member Paul Biane to represent the City of Rancho Cucamonga on the California Cities Home Ownership Authority (CCHOA) Board of Directors, and Mayor William Alexander to serve as alternate. BACKGROUND In July 1997, the City Council voted to join the CCHOA. This joint powers authority was established to provide a Lease-to-Own home purchase program to residents in its nine member cities. The program is intended to help families who can qualify to purchase a home, but do not have funds for the down payment and closing costs. The CCHOA has been inactive the past 12 months while the program underwriters have been obtaining program approval from the federal government. Recently, CCHOA received approval from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) to secure the mortgages issued through the program. The underwriters for CCHOA are optimistic that implementation of the Lease-to-Own program can begin within several months. ANALYSIS In Section 8 of the Joint Powers Agreement, the CCHOA's Board of Directors shall consist of one city council member selected from each of the member cities by their respective City Councils. An alternate council member shall also be selected by the City Council to serve to serve when the Board Director is unable to attend a Board meeting. To date, the City has not selected a Board representative or alternate. Due to the increased activity of the CCHOA, it is important that the City exercise its ability to participate in Board decisions. Staff anticipates there will be several additional meetings before the program is fully implemented. Once the program is operating, staff anticipates the CCHOA Board will meet one or two times per year. The Housing Subcommittee discussed the appointment of a City representative on June 16, 1998. It recommends the City Council appoint Council member Biane as the City's CCHOA Board member and Mayor Alexander to serve as the alternate. Redevelopment Director mks\housing\cchoa\070198.sr. brd mbr CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Phillip Verbera, Assistant Engineer APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE FOUR ALLEYS GENERALLY WITHIN THE NORTHTOWN AREA BOUNDED BY HERMOSA AVENUE - MARINE AVENUE AND 26TH STREET - HUMBOLT AVENUE AND SETTING THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 5, 1998 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution setting the date of the public hearing for August 5, 1998 for the vacation of four alleys generally within the Northtown area bounded by Hermosa Avenue - Marine Avenue and 26th Avenue - Humbolt Avenue. In addition, said Resolution authorizes the City Clerk to cause same resolution to be published 14 days prior to the Public Hearing. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS On January 14, 1998, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-02 approving Development Review 97-35 to construct single family residences on thirteen in-fill lots. Northtown Housing Development Company (NTHDC) is currently processing DR 97-35 as phase two of its In-fill Housing Program. In conjunction with this processing, NTHDC has requested the vacation of certain unimproved alleys that are contiguous to houses proposed for this phase of in-fill housing. These alleys are either currently not being used for access by adjacent properties or have been fenced in by property owners and are inaccessible. Basically, these alleys are just "paper" alleys that were created with the original North Cucamonga Subdivision in 1887 and are not needed for public use. Utility companies, other agencies and City divisions have been notified of the proposed vacations and were asked for their comments. There were no objections to the vacation from any of the groups notified. If the alleys are vacated, half the width (10 feet) will revert to the adjoining and adjacent lots. A majority of the affected property owners have been contacted by NTHDC and none have voiced an unfavorable opinion on the vacation. However, all the affected owners will be notified _by mail of this proposed vacation prior to City Council action on August 5, 1998. CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT VACATE PORTIONS OF ALLEYS - NORTHTOWN July 1, 1998 Page 2 The vacation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the circulation element of the General Plan. The alleys in this area of the City are also not included or required as "co.mmunity travel routes" of the General Plan. On May 27, 1998, the Planning Commission determined the vacation conforms to the General Plan and recommended the vacation occur. Respectfully submitted, William J. O'Neil City Engineer WJO:PV:sd Attachments /.3 il CITY OF R_4zNCHO CUC:LMONGA E~G~ING DIVISION RESOLUTION NO. 9 ~'/~1 / A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF ALLEYS GENERALLY WITHIN THE NORTHTOWN AREA BOUNDED BY HERMOSA AVENUE .- MARINE AVENUE AND 26TH STREET - HUMBOLT AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby elects to proceed under Section 8300, et. seq., of the Streets and Highways Code, also known as the Street Vacation Act of 1941. SECTION 2: That the City Council hereby declares its intention to vacate portions of alleys generally within the Northtown area bounded by Hermosa Avenue - Marine Avenue and 26th Street - Humbolt Avenue, all City streets, as shown on Map No. V-155 on file in the Office of the City Clerk, a legal description of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and by reference made a part hereof. SECTION 3: That the City Council hereby fixes Wednesday, the 5th day of August, 1998, at 7:00 PM, in the City Council Chambers, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California, as the time and place for hearing all persons objecting to the proposed vacation for the purpose of its determining whether said City street is necessary for present or prospective street purposes. SECTION 4: That the City Street Superintendent shall cause notices to be posted conspicuously along the line of the street or part thereof proposed to be vacated at least 14 days before the hearing, not more than 300 feet apart and not less than three signs shall be posted, each of which shall have a copy of this resolution on them and shall have the following title in lettering not less than one inch in height: "NOTICE OF HEARING TO VACATE STREET". SECTION 5: The subject vacation shall be subject to the reservations and exceptions, if any, for existing utilities on record. SECTION 6: The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest to the same, and the City Clerk shall cause same to be published 14 days before the date set for the hearing, at least once in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California. /5 Northtown Area Alley Vacation Requests EXIIIBIT "A'" Legal Descriptions Those portions of existing public alleyways as designated on the Map of tile North Cucamonga Tract in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, County of San Bernardino, State of California, per plat recorded in Book 4, Page 8 of Maps, records of the County Recorder of said County, more particularly described as follows: Parcel "A" That 20' wide public alleyway within Block 53 of said North Cucamonga Tract bounded on tile west by the southerly prolongation of the east line of the westerly four (4) feet of Lot 23 of said block and the northerly prolongation of the east line of tile westerly four (4) feet of Lot 24 of said block and bounded on the east by the southerly prolongation of tile west line of Lot 1 of said block and the northerly prolongation of the west line of Lot 2 of said block. Contains Approximately 1,082 S.F. Parcel "B" That 20' wide public alleyway within Block 54 of said North Cucamonga Tract bounded on the north by the easterly prolongation of tile north line of Lot 13 of said block and the westerly prolongation of the north line of Lot 12 of said block and bounded on the south by the easterly prolongation of the south line of Lot 13 of said block and the westerly prolongation of the south line of Lot 7 of said block. Contains Approximately 3,000 S.F. Parcel "C" That 20' wide public alleyway within Block 54 of said North Cucamonga Tract bounded on the west by the southerly prolongation of the west line of Lot 7 of said block and the northerly prolongation of the west line of Lot 6 of said block and bounded on the east (including said alley's easterly projection onto Center Street) by the southerly prolongation of a line parallel with and 10 feet easterly of the east line of said Lot 7 and the northerly prolongation of a line parallel with and 10 feet easterly of the east line of said Lot 6. Contains Approximately 2,700 S.F. V-155 Parcel "D" That 20' wide public alleyway within Block 63 of mid North Cucamonga Trac! bounded on the north (including .said al[ey's northerly projection onto 24th Street) by the easterly prolongation of a line parallel with and 10 feet northerly of the north line of Lot 12 of said block and the westerly prolongation of a line parallel with and I0 feet northerly of the north line of Lot 13 of said block and bounded on the south by easterly prolongation of the south line of Lot I of said block and the westerly prolongation of the soulh line of Lot 14 of said block. Contains Approximately 6,200 S.F. See EXtt!BrF "B" attached hereto and made part hereof. Prepared by: Derbish, Guerra & Associates 8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 150 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 987-4306 V-155 /7 o,,~d ZOZ /¢ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager, William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Betty A. Miller, Associate Engineer APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR CUP 96-27, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD, SUBMITTED BY TEXACO REFINING AND MARKETING, INC. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the subject agreement and security, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign said agreement. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS CUP 96-27, located at the southwest corner o£ Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road, in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan was approved by the Planning Commission on June 11, 1997. The Developer, Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc., is submitting an agreement and security to guarantee the construction of the off-site improvements in the following amounts: Faithful Performance Bond $33,100 Labor and Material Bond: $16,550 Copies of the agreement and security are available in the City Clerk's Office. Respectively submitted, William J. O'Neil City Engineer WJO:BAM:sd Attachments < ~J .< SITE ':~' ,,'lx < Z HIGHLAN0 AVE. BASELINE RD. w w © CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ENGIN~k~RrNG DIVISION rrE~: cup 96-27 TEXACO TITLF~ VICINITY MAP ~IT: ,A, N P~SOLUTION NO. ~%7_ ,/dd A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR CUP 96-27 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, has for its consideration an Improvement Agreement by Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc., as developer, for the improvement of public right-of-way adjacent to the real property specifically described therein, and generally located at the southwest comer of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road; and WHEREAS, the installation of such improvements, described in said Improvement Agreement and subject to the terms thereof, is to be done in conjunction with the development of said real property referred to as CUP 96-27; and WHEREAS, said Improvement Agreement is secured and accompanied by good and sufficient Improvement Security, which is identified in said Improvement Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: That said Improvement Agreement be and the same is approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute same on behalf of said City and the City Clerk is authorized to attest thereto; and That said Improvement Security is accepted as good and sufficient, subject to approval as to form and content thereof by the City Attorney. o2/ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Jerry Dyer, Associate Engineer APPROVAL OF THE MAP, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING-MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT NO. 15796, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND VICTORiA PARK LANE, SUBMITTED BY TAVA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions approving Tract Map No. 15796, accepting the subject agreement and security, and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. I and 3, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign said agreement; and authorizing the City Clerk to attest and the City Engineer to present the Tract Map to the County Recorder to be filed for record. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Tentative Tract Map No. 15796, generally located at the northeast comer of Milliken Avenue and Victoria Park Lane, was approved by the Planning Commission on 26th day of February 28, 1997, for a residential subdivision of 94 single family lots on 18 acres of land in the medium residential designation within the Victoria Community Plan. Tract Map No. 15796 is the final map of the second and final phase, being a subdivision of 44 lots on 7.77 acres of land. The Developer, Tava Development Company, a California Corporation, is submitting an agreement and security to guarantee the construction of the public improvements in the following amounts: Faithful Performance Bond: $204,760.00 Labor and Materialmen Bond: $102,380.00 Monumentation: $4,600.00 CITY COUNCIL STAFFREPORT TRACT 15796 July 1, 1998 Page 2 Copies of the agreement and security, and the Consent and Waiver to Annexation form signed by the Developer are available in the City Clerk's office. Respectfully submitted, William J. O'Neil City Engineer WJO:JAD Attachments o2.3 RESOLUTION NO. ~ ~--/o~3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 15796, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 15796, submitted by Tava Development Company, a California Corporation, consisting of 94 lots, generally located at the northeast comer of Milliken Avenue and Victoria Park, was approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga on February 28, 1997; and WHEREAS, Tract Map No. 15796 is the final map of the second and final phase for the division of land approved consisting of 44 lots on 7.77 acres of land as shown on said Tentative Tract Map; and WHEREAS, monumentation security has been provided; and WHEREAS, all of the requirements established as prerequisite to approval of the final map by the City Council of said City have now been met by entry into an Improvement Agreement guaranteed by acceptable Improvement Security, by Tava Development Company, a California, as developer; and WHEREAS, the installation of such improvements, described in said Improvement Agreement and subject to the terms thereof, is to be done in conjunction with the development of said real property as referred to Tract Map No. 15796. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES that said Improvement Agreement and said Improvement Security submitted by said developer be and the same are hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign said Improvement Agreement on behalf of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City Clerk to attest; and that said Tract Map No. 15796 be and the same is hereby approved and authorizing the City Clerk to attest and the City Engineer to present same to the County Recorder to be filed for record. RESOLUTION NO. (~ ~*-/d ~'/ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT MAP NO. 15796 WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, has previously formed a special maintenance district pursuant to the terms of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972", being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, said special maintenance district known and designated as Landscape Maintenance District No.2, Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 (hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance District"); and WHEREAS, the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" authorize the annexation of additional territory to the Maintenance District; and WHEREAS, at this time the City Council is desirous to take proceedings to annex the property described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this referenced to the Maintenance District; and WHEREAS, all of the o~aners of property within the terntory proposed to be annexed to the Maintenance District have filed with the City Clerk their written consent to the proposed annexation without notice and hearing or filing of an Engineer's "Report". NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitals are all true and correct. SECTION 2: That this legislative body hereby orders the annexation of the property as shown in Exhibit "A" and the work program areas as described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto to the Maintenance District. SECTION 3: That all future proceedings of the Maintenance District, including the levy of all assessments, shall be applicable to the territory annexed hereunder. 026- 5TRACT 15796 - ' e,; ' ?' "~ ' ~ ~ '". 4:[ ' :r [' ~-~'=~'~ 'COU?' ' [~ .... ~ ' ~')*- '11'~ ~:'~'%'~ 4' i, t " . ~'['~ ~.~.- · ,; ~ ~ ,,~ ,~%- , · 3~ _ . -, - . ~. , ~-' q.~. .,=.J. . ~~: '/ , ' -' ' ~ ....... ~ 5k ' _ SPRING MIST DRIVE ,C-,~:, [ I' ' ' /," '~' ' ,:; · k g~ . .. ~ ~"~ '' 'If~ : - t :" ~ ~ - ~ i~, - -~ ~' ": ,N_~X" v- ~ .A EXHIBIT "A" ASSESSMENT DiAGICAM LAN DSCAI'E MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 STREET LIGIITING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. I AND 3 LEGEND · NEW STREET LIGHTS CITY OF ILa~NCtlO CUCAMONGA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TRACT 15796 File: h:Xlmms\assmhnal~ STREET LIGHTS: EXHIBIT "B" WORK PROGRAM PROJECT: TRACT 15796 Dist. 5800L S1 --- S3 9 NUMBER OF LAMPS 9500L 16,000L 22.000L 27.500L LANDSCAPING: Community Equestrian Trail Dist. D.G.S.F. L2 N/A N/A Turf Non-Turf Trees S.F. S.F. Ea. N/A N/A * Quantities and bonding per Tract 15796-1 Work program ASSESSMENT UNITS: Parcel DU .N/A 44 Assessment Units Bv District S1 S3 L2 44 44 44 Internal Streets LMD Area City Council Date: 7-1-98 Form Date 10/12/94 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Jerry A. Dyer, Associate Engineer APPROVAL OF THE MAP, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT NO. 15797, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND EAST OF WOODRUFF PLACE, SUBMITTED BY TAVA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions approving Tract Map No. 15797, accepting the subject agreement and security, and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign said agreement; and authorizing the City Clerk to attest and the City Engineer to present the Tract Map to the County Recorder to be filed for record. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Tentative Tract Map No. 15797, generally located south of Highland Avenue and East of Woodruff Place, was approved by the Planning Commission on 26th day of February 28, 1997, for a residential subdivision of 61 single family lots on 12.4 acres of land in the medium residential designation within the Victoria Community Plan. Tract Map No. 15797 is the second and final phase, being a subdivision of 25 lots on 4.82 acres of land. The Developer, Tava Development Company, a California Corporation, is submitting an agreement and security to guarantee the construction of the public improvements in the following amounts: Faithful Performance Bond: $101,285.00 Labor and Materialmen Bond: $50,642.00 Monumentation: $3,650.00 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TRACT 15797 July 1, 1998 Page 2 Copies of the agreement and security, and the Consent and Waiver to Annexation form signed by the Developer are available in the City Clerk's office. Respectfully submitted, William J. O'Neil City Engineer WJO:JAD Attachments / /. / / / ~ / .f / RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 15797, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 15797, submitted by Tava Development Company, a California Corporation, consisting of 61 lots, generally located south of Highland Avenue and East of Woodruff Place, was approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga on February 26, 1997; and WHEREAS, Tract Map No. 15796 is the final map of the second and final phase for the division of land approved, consisting of 25 lots on 4.82 acres of land as shown on said Tentative Tract Map; and WHEREAS, monumentation security has been provided; and WHEREAS, all of the requirements established as prerequisite to approval of the final map by the City Council of said City have now been met by entry into an Improvement Agreement guaranteed by acceptable Improvement Security, by Tava Development Company, a California, as developer; and WHEREAS, the installation of such improvements, described in said Improvement Agreement and subject to the terms thereof, is to be done in conjunction with the development of said real property as referred to Tract Map No. 15797. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES that said Improvement Agreement and said Improvement Security submitted by said developer be and the same are hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign said Improvement Agreement on behalf of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City Clerk to attest; and that said Tract Map No. 15797 be and the same is hereby approved and authorizing the City Clerk to attest and the City Engineer to present same to the County Recorder to be filed for record. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT MAP NO. 15797 WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, has previously formed a special maintenance district pursuant to the terms of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972", being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, said special maintenance district known and designated as Landscape Maintenance District No.2, Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District'No. 3 (hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance District"); and WHEREAS, the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" authorize the annexation of additional territory to the Maintenance District; and WHEREAS, at this time the City Council is desirous to take proceedings to annex the property described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this referenced to the Maintenance District; and WHEREAS, all of the owners of property within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Maintenance District have filed with the City Clerk their written consent to the proposed annexation without notice and hearing or filing of an Engineer's "Report". NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitals are all true and correct. SECTION 2: That this legislative body hereby orders the annexation of the property as shown in Exhibit "A" and the work program areas as described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto to the Maintenance District. SECTION 3: That all future proceedings of the Maintenance District, including the levy of all assessments, shall be applicable to the territory annexed hereunder. EXHIBIT "A" ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 LEGEND NEW STREET LIGHTS TRACT 15797-1 ~' I.tllfql CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TRACT 15797 File: I~:\lbrms\~sn~tmap STREET LIGHTS: EXHIBIT "B" WORK PROGRAM PROJECT: TRACT 15797 NUMBER OF LAMPS Dist. 5800L 9500L 16,000L 22,000L S1 ......... S3 5 ...... 27,500L LANDSCAPING: Community Equestrian Trail Turf Non-Turf Dist. D.G.S.F. S.F. S.F. L2 N/A N/A N/A N/A * * Trees Ea. 27 Internal Streets LMD Area * Quantities and bonding per Tract 15797-1 Work program ASSESSMENT UNITS: Parcel DU N/A 25 Assessment Units By District S1 S3 L2 25 25 25 City Council Date: 7-1-98 Form Date 10/12/94 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Shelley Maddox, Engineering Aide RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD WALL FOR TRACT 13566 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT $50,000.00 (IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED), LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the release of the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement and authorize Finance to refund the security deposit of $50,000.00. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement on November 20, 1996. This Memorandum of Understanding Agreement provided for retrofit of the existing flood wall along the westerly boundary of TR 13566. The deposit of $50,000 is security for the retrofit. Processing of the FEMA map revision for this area has been completed. This area is designated to be outside the 500-year floodplain. Therefore, the developer is requesting a refund of the security deposit. The condition of approval, regarding change of Flood Zone designation for the project area, has been satisfied. Staff recommends releasing the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement and refunding the security deposit. Respectfully submitted, City Engineer WJO:SM:sd -Attachments CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~GINEERING DIVISION rrE~: RC LLC TITLF~ vICINITY MAP EXI4IR1T: N ~? RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD WALL FOR TRACT 13566 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT $50,000.00, LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY WHEREAS, City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement on November 20, 1996. This Memorandum of Understanding Agreement provided for retrofit of the existing flood wall along the westerly boundary of TR 13566. The deposit of $50,000 is security for the retrofit. WHEREAS, processing of the FEMA map revision for this area has been completed. This area is designated to be outside the 500-year floodplain. The condition of approval, regarding change of Flood Zone designation for the project area, has been satisfied. NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitals are all true and correct. SECTION 2: That said Memorandum of Understanding Agreement is hereby released and Finance is authorized to refund the deposit of $50,000.00. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Shelley Maddox, Engineering Aide RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD WALL FOR TRACT 13566-3 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT $115,000.00 (IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED), LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY GENTRA CAPITAL CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the release of the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement and authorize Finance to refund the security deposit of $115,000.00. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement on February 7, 1996, contract number 96-004. This Memorandum of Understanding Agreement provided for a bond substitution for retrofit of the existing flood wall along the westerly boundary of TR 13566-3. The deposit of $115,000 replaced the bond as security for the retrofit. Processing of the FEMA map revision for this area has been completed. This area is designated to be outside the 500-year floodplain. Therefore, the developer is requesting a refund of the security deposit. The condition of approval, regarding change of Flood Zone designation for the project area, has been satisfied. Staff recommends releasing the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement and refunding the security deposit. Respectfully submitted, City Engineer WJO:SM:sd Attachments I CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ENGIN~.~'rR~NG DIVISION rrsM: GENTRA CAPITAL CORP TITLF~ VICINITY MAP ~IT: 'A' N RESOLUTION NO. ~2-/~ ~ RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD WALL FOR TRACT 13566-3 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT $115,000.00, LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY GENTRA CAPITAL CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION WHEREAS, City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement on February 7, 1996, contract number 96-004. This Memorandum of Understanding Agreement provided for a bond substitution for retrofit of the existing flood wall along the westerly boundary of TR 13566-3. The deposit of $115,000 replaced the bond as security for the retrofit. WHEREAS, processing of the FEMA map revision for this area has been completed. This area is designated to be outside the 500-year floodplain. The condition of approval, regarding change of Flood Zone designation for the project area, has been satisfied. NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitals are all true and correct. SECTION 2: That said Memorandum of Understanding Agreement is hereby released and Finance is authorized to refund the deposit of $115,000.00. Ci I ¥ OF RANCHO CUCAM( NGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lain, AICP, City Manager William J. O'Neil, City Enginem,~ Liuda R. Beck, .h'. Engineer ACCEPT CONTRACrI' NO. CO 96-054, LIONS COMMUNITY CENTER EAST RENOVATION, LOCATED AT 9191 BASE LINE ROAD, APPROVE THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $939,400.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A "NOTICE OF COMPLETION" RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council accept Contract No. CO 96-054, LIONS COMMUNITY CENTER EAST RENOVATION as complete, authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion," and approve the final contract amount of $939,400.00. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The subject prqiect has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The final contract amount, based on project documentation, is $939,400.00 and includes a nmnber of changes discovered during construction that could not be determined at the time of design. The most significant changes were damage to existing roof structure caused by dryrot and termites, existing air conditioning and heating ducts that could not be reused due to deterioration, and ground water t¥om recent rains that required additional storm drain work. The original amount approved by Council was $854,000.00. Respectlkdly submitted, William J. O'Neil City Engineer WJO:I ,Rl~,:ls Attachment _.2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR LIONS COMMUNITY CENTER EAST RENOVATION, LOCATED AT 9191 BASE LINE ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK WHEREAS, the construction of improvements for Lions Community Center East Renovation, located at 9191 Base Line Road, have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; and, WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion is required to be filed, certifying the work is complete; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby resolves, that the work is hereby accepted and the City Engineer is authorized to sign and file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder of San Bernardino County. ORDINANCE NO. 589 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01. A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF AUTO SERVICE COURT WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. Masi Commerce Center Partners, has filed an application for Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment No. 98-01 as described in the tit!e of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the subject Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On February 11, and continued to March 11, April 8, April 22, and May 13, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. On ~une 17, 1998, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. B. Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and ordained by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct. 2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public hearing on June 17, 1998, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application proposes to amend the definition of Auto Service Court. b. The application proposes to increase the maximum acreage for Auto Service Court from 4 to 6 acres. c. The Auto Service Court is permitted in Subareas 1 through 4, 8, 11, 12, and 13 and conditionally permitted in Subarea 7. d. Additional design criteria such as the requirement for master planning, increase of percentage of landscaping, and additional architectural treatment are proposed to address land use and design compatibility. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The application does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the Industrial Area Specific Plan or the General Plan and will provide development in a manner consistent with the Industrial Area Specific Plan and the General Plan and with related development; and CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. IASPA 98-01 - MASI COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS June 17, 1998 Page 2 Plan; and The application promotes the goals and objectives of the Industrial Area Specific c. The application will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and Plan; and The application is consistent with the objectives of the Industrial Area Specific The application is in conformance with" = , ~nv General Plan. 4. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the amendment identified in this Ordinance is not defined as a project and is therefore exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Sections 15061b.3 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Council hereby approves Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment No. 98-01, amending Table 111-2, as attached. 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published within 15 days after its passage at least once in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California. TABLE ~b~ T~ ~ z. DEF.LNiTiONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE COURT: .4_,: inte~ated c!,~.:er of related automotive se3:ice activities, which typically include: gas stations; service stations, wkh or 'Mthout ancillz,'::' uses such as ,,,,'ashes and food marts; general automotive changes, lubrications, tm'Te-ups, smog checks, tire repair and replacemenz, and transmissions; installation of air condidoa_ing, c~ phones, stereos, and upholstery; windshield tinting; sate of auto p~"zs; and o~her related se~'ices. - Maxim. urn Size: '. ~5 acres. ,Ma_ximmm zrontage along a major or ~,con,_a~D a..--:eria! street: 300 feet. No access to the site w~l! be pe~,-rnit~ed direcfiv off any majo~ - Scr.'~zz'za'.'~ -~ ....... '-'"'~- -~'" ~ z ...... ~- ....... -'- ' - .~n appropAate combination of be,~s, Imndszaping, rand ~ch[tectural elements shall be provided =o~d the entire perimeter of dna s~[e to mML~2ze ~ne impact of the auto court uses from the existing rand ~ture su=ound~zg uses. Outdoor storage of inoperative vehic!es, ?~7s, or e~u~men~ ~s prohibited. - AII' *~.or~ shah be conducted ~ndoors. All signage shaI1 be limited to signs approved under a Un[fo,,~, Sign Program. - M'aster planning shall be required. - A minimum of J5 percent of net lot area shall be landscaped. Pedestrian facilities such as plazas or courtyards with appropriate street fztrniture shall be provided. SerWce bays and pump islands shall be oriented away from street frontages. Setq'ice bays and pump islands subject to public view and view from adjoining properties shall be screened through a combination of betres, landscaping, low decorative building orientation, and architectural elements. Building design s/tall have 360 degree architectural treatment. Building entrances shall be well articulated and project at,, entran ce statement. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager Duane A. Baker, Assistant to the City Manager CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IN GRANTING A TAXICAB SERVICE PERMIT TO BELL CAB CO. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The City has an ordinance that requires all companies that wish to provide taxicab service to receive a permit. As part of that permit process, the applicant must submit a completed application form. The applicant must also appear before the City Council for a public hearing to determine if the public interest, convenience and necessity justify the issuance of a permit. As you may recall, in November 1997, a public hearing was held to consider an application from Bell Cab Co. At that time, the City Council decided to adopt a resolution denying a permit to Bell Cab Co. on the following grounds: 1. Adequate taxicab service already existed in the City. 2. The addition of another taxicab company would create financial difficulties for both providers and thereby depreciate the level of service provided in Rancho Cucamonga. However, at the public hearing, the City Council indicated that at some point the City may be ready for multiple taxicab companies to serve the City. With this fact in mind, the City Council invited Bell Cab Co. to reapply for a permit in the future. Bell Cab Co. has resubmitted its taxicab service permit application. The City Council must again consider whether the public interest, convenience and necessity justify the issuance of a permit. The burden is on the applicant to show how they meet the public interest, convenience and necessity. As the City Council receives testimony, some of the factors to be considered 1. The inadequacy of existing taxi services. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A TAXICAB SERVICE PERMIT TO BELL CAB CO. July 1, 1998 Page 2 2. The population density and socio-economic characteristics in the proposed area of operation. 3. Type and frequency of transportation service needed in the proposed area of operation. 4. Existing public transportation patterns, schedules and service levels and the impact of the application upon such service. 5. Traffic and parking conditions. 6. The probable permanence and quality of the services offered by the applicant. o The character of taxi service proposed by the applicant as demonstrated by: the proposed use, if any, of a radio communications system, the proposed use of terminals and private and public taxi stands, the time of day and night when service is to be offered, and the proposed number and character of vehicles. The financial status, character and responsibility of the applicant as demonstrated by: the applicant's ability to provide, maintain and operate the number of vehicles proposed to be operated in accordance with the character of service proposed in the application, the applicant's criminal and driving record, if any, as well as credit record and evidence of liability and worker's compensation insurance. 9. The experience of the applicant in taxicab service operations as an owner, manager, or taxi driver. Considering that this issue was reviewed seven months ago, it will be helpful for the City Council to consider any factors that it £mds may have changed since November 1997. Since that time, staff has randomly monitored the existing cab company's response times, Omnitrans published the results of an extensive review of the Dial-A-Cab service, and Omnitrans awarded a contract to Bell Cab Co. to provide Dial-A-Cab service in those cities where it holds a taxicab permit. The random checks of response times for the existing cab company showed service has been consistent with average response times ranging from 21 minutes to just under 25 minutes for all calls. Average response times for Dial-A-Cab calls ranged from just under 25 minutes to 35 minutes. Dial-A-Cab calls make up approximately 25% of all taxicab calls in Rancho Cucamonga. In January 1998, Omnitrans published the result of a Dial-A-Cab user survey that was conducted during the months of November and December 1997. The survey was for a sample of the entire Dial-A-Cab area of which 81% of the respondents were from our current taxicab company's (Yellow Cab) service area and 11% of the respondents were from Rancho Cucamonga. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A TAXICAB SERVICE PERMIT TO BELL CAB CO. July 1, 1998 Page 3 The results of the survey indicate that 70% of the respondents rated on-time performance positively. It should be noted that on-time performance was also the category that received the highest negative rating as well with 16%of the respondents indicating they were unhappy with the on-time performance of Dial-A-Cab. The survey also shows that nearly all (91%) of the respondents said that the drivers were courteous. Over 94% of the Dial-A-Cab riders surveyed in the West Valley gave dispatcher courtesy a positive rating. Earlier this year, Omnitrans went through its annual contract process for the Dial-A-Cab program. Each year, Omnitrans allows all qualified taxicab companies to apply for a contract to provide Dial-A-Cab services. Since Bell Cab Co. met all of Omnitrans' requirements and since they had permits to operate in some of the cities in the Omnitrans service area, they were granted a one-year contract. Because Bell Cab Co. was relatively new to the area, they didn't have a contract when the City Council discussed this matter in November 1997. This new contract was approved on June 3, 1998. In approving the contract with Bell Cab Co., Omnitrans states that they "...are hoping that the additional competition will encourage quicker response times and friendlier service." This contract goes in effect on July 1, 1998 and it will be some time before we know what effect it will have on Dial-A-Cab service. Since the City Council encouraged Bell Cab Co. to reapply, the City Council should consider the evidence and review any changed conditions, new information and public input. Based on that evidence, the City Council may determine that the public interest, convenience and necessity is met and direct staff to issue a permit; or the City Council may decide that the public interest, convenience and necessity is not met and deny the applicant. Resp/~ Ily submitted, Duane A. Baker Assistant to the City Manager /dab q? CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Jon A. Gillespie, Traffic Engineer CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF 30 MPH ON CAMINO PREDERA FROM RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO 200 FEET NORTH OF PREDERA COURT. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Section 10.20.020 of the Municipal Code be amended to provide for a speed limit of 30 mph on Camino Predera from Red Hill Country Club Drive to 200 feet north of Predera Court. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On April 15, 1998, City staff received a complaint from Mr. Charles J. Buquet regarding speeding traffic on Camino Predera. Camino Predera is a full improved local residential street, located in the Red Hill area of Rancho Cucamonga. Camino Predera is 36 feet in width, and connects to Red Hill Country Club Drive in two places. Camino Predera is approximately one-half mile in length (2,600 feet) with subdivided residential lots on both sides of the street. The north half of Camino Predera has existing homes on both sides of the street, however, homes have not yet been built for the south half of the street. Therefore, a traffic and engineering survey is required in order to post a legal and enforceable speed limit. According to the California Vehicle Code, a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph can be posted on local residential streets which meet the following criteria: 1. Roadway width of not more than 40 feet. A minimum of 13 homes on one side of the street or 16 homes on both sides of the street, within a distance of a quarter mile. The north end of Camino Predera qualifies for a 25 mph prima facie speed limit since homes are existing on both sides of the street. However, the new section of Camino Predera (south of Calle Corazon) does not. For the south half of Camino Predera, City staff performed a radar speed survey, -and the 85th percentile speed on Camino Predera was determined to be 35 mph. However, because STAFF REPORT RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF 30 MPH ON CAMINO PREDERA FROM RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO 200 FEET NORTH OF PREDERA COURT July 1, 1998 Page 2 the accident rate on Camino Predera is higher than the state-wide average accident rate for a residential street, we can justify lowering the speed limit by 5 mph to 30 mph. Therefore, City staff recommends the posting of 30 mph speed limit signs for the south half of Camino Predera. However, after all of the homes on the south side of Camino Predera are constructed, Camino Predera will then qualify as a Residence District. At that time, the 30 mph signs can be removed, and the street reposted at 25 mph. CONCLUSION: The north segment of Camino Predera from Red Hill Country Club Drive to 200 feet north of Predera Court should be posted at 25 mph. The south segment of Camino Predera from Red Hill Country Club Drive to 200 feet north of Predera Court should be posted at 30 mph. Restfully submi[ted, William J. O'Neil City Engineer WJO:JAG:ls Attachment s/ '/ CALLE QUEBRADA CALLE CORAZON ITY MAP FOOTHILL BLVD FIGURE "A" ORD N^NC NO. 5'? (; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY CODE REGARDING THE PRIMA-FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CAMINO PREDERA FROM RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO 200 FEET NORTH OF PREDERA COURT A. Recitals. (I) California Vehicle Code Section 22357 provides that this City Council may, by ordinance, set prima facie speed limits upon any portion of any street not a state highway. (ii) The City Traffic Engineer has conducted an engineering and traffic survey, of certain streets within the City of Rancho Cucamonga which streets as specified in Part B of this Ordinance. (iii) The determinations concerning prima facie speed limit set forth in Part B below are based upon the engineering and traffic survey identified in Section A (ii), above. B. Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 10.20.020 hereby is amended to the Rancho Cucamonga City Code to read, in words and figures, as follows: 10.20.020 Decrease of State Law Maximum Speed. It is determined by City Council resolution and upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state law is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon such streets, and it is declared the prima facie speed limit shall be 30 mph on Camino Predera from Red Hill Country Club Drive to 200 feet north of Predera Court when signs are erected giving notice hereof. (Ord. 169 Section I (part), 1982; Ord. 39 Section 5.1, 1978. Rancho Cucamonga 5/82 124) (I) Both sixty-five (65) miles per hour and fifty-five (55) miles per hour are speeds which are more than reasonable or safe; and (ii) The miles per hour as stated are the prima facie speeds which are most appropriate facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and are speed limits which are reasonable and safe on said streets or portions thereof; and (iii) The miles per hour stated are hereby declared to be the prima facie speed limits on said streets; and (iv) The Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to install appropriate signs upon said streets giving notice of the prima facie speed limit declared herein. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law. SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in The Inland Daily Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1998. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: William J. Alexander, Mayor TRAFFIC AND ENGINEERING SURVEY CiD' of Rancho Cucamonga, Engineering Department Street: Camino Predera Bv: JAG From: Red Hill County Club Drive Camino Predera Date: 4/30/98 To: 200 feet north of Predera Court Residential Urban Local 0.5 mile t 8% downgrade northbound from Red Hill Country Club Drive Parking is allowed on both sides of the street 36 feet in width One lane in each direction with centerline striping Residential. West side is occupied. East side is undeveloped. 170 vehicles per day Thursday, April 30, 1998 32 mph 35 mph 28 - 37 996 - 1997 .92 16.11 Area Description Type of Street Distance Vertical Ali_onment Parking Restrictions Street Width No. of Lanes & Median Fronting Development Average Daily Traffic Speed Check Date Average Speed 85% Percentile Speed I0 Mile Pace Accident Records Time Period Intersection Accidents Midblock Accidents Accident Rate Expected Accident Rate Calculated (2 years) Conditions Not Readily Apparent Conditions Both sides of Camino Predera are subdivided, however, not all of the homes are built vet. Parked cars and drivewavs may be unexpected. Comments The calculated accident is 15 times higher than expected lbr atvpical urban, local, residential street. Therefore, a 5 mph reduction in the posted speed limit is Existing Speed Zone None Proposed Speed Zone 30 mph I. DEBRA J. ADAMS, Git3' Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify' that the above Traffic and Engineering - Study was approved and adopted by the City Council. Traffic and Engineering Survc? prepared by: Dcbra J. Adams. City' Clerk .Ioa A. Gillespie. Date ~m zz wo z ~'"3 o L,d __ I-- ,.< Ld 0 0u') Zr-~ c d:) 0 Z 0 0 ~o~ C~ OZ r- 0 Z 0 i,I ~ q- 0 W zz O0 wWW _~ --~ --~ zZZ wWW wWW CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager Brad Buller, City Planner Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner COUNTY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP/97-0007NV139-45 - Update on Ling Yen Mountain Temple and Retreat Facility project, located approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue within the City's Sphere of Influence - APN: 226-061-72, 73, and 74. RECOMMENDATION Discuss proposed item and advise staff on any comments the Council may wish to forward to the County. BACKGROUND The County of San Bernardino is currently processing a Conditional Use Permit and Variance to allow a sizeable Buddhist temple in the City's Sphere of Influence. The item was discussed by the Planning Commission at its June 24, 1998, meeting. Staff will give a synopsis of Planning Commission comments at your meeting. A copy of the Planning Commission Staff Report and relevant project information is attached. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB:BLC:gs Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Planning Commission Staff Report dated June 24, 1998 Exhibit "B" - Letter from Spirit of Sage Council dated June 12', 1998 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: June 24, 1998 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner COUNTY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP/97-0007NV139-45 - Update on Buddhist Temple project, located approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue within the City's Spl~ere of Influence - APN: 226-061-72, 73, and 74. BACKGROUND: The County of San Bernardino Planning Department is currently processing a Conditional Use Permit application and associated environmental assessment for a 120,000 square foot Buddhist Temple (Ling Yen Mountain Temple) on 42 acres of land within the City's Sphere of Influence, approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue. The Temple will include six dormitories, offices, a kitchen, an assembly hall, and a lecture hall. The assembly hall will be located at the northern end of the temple and will be 96 feet high. The County is also processing a variance to allow such a high structure. The County held a Development Review Committee meeting on June 1, 1998, which was attended by City staff. City staff issued written comments on the County's draft Environmental Initial Study, see Exhibit "E." The Conditional Use Permit is scheduled for consideration by the County Planning Commission on July 8, 1998. In reviewing the proposed development, please consider the following issues: County is proceeding with a Conditional Use Permit with a Negative Declaration in deference to City staff's previous recommendation that the project warrants an Environmental Impact Report. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District has a major role in the review and conditioning of the project. Issues such as two points of access, off-site circulation improvements, response time, and adequate wild land fire protection are still being analyzed. The applicants will either have to annex to Cucamonga County Water District or Metropolitan Water District or develop their own water system. One scenario would require the applicant to extend a 12-inch diameter water line over 1 mile in order to connect to an existing water system. PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTOR'S REPORT CUP 97-0007/VV139-45 - BUDDHIST TEMPLE June 24, 1998 Page 2 The County will allow the applicant, subject to percolation tests, use of a septic system and to not connect to sewer system. The project has the potential of having adverse aesthetic impacts because of the significant view shed conditions. The County does not agree in this regard. This project will in all likelihood be growth inducing if the Hacienda Heights Temple is any indication. This issue will not be given adequate analysis unless an Environmental Impact Report is prepared. Habitat issues for the site have been studied. However, the USFWS has not commented and since the Wild Land Fire Protection Study has not been prepared, there has not been an analysis of the impacts if off-site fuel modification zones will impact dative endangered habitat. In deference to our previous indication that this use is not allowed in the City's Etiwanda NoAh Specific Plan, the County staff has interpreted that since a golf course is conditionally permitted, this would be similar to that type of use. Respectfully submitted, B ra~~ City Planner BB:BLC:mlg Attachments: Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" Exhibit "C" Exhibit "D" Exhibit "E" City Comments letter dated June 8, 1998 Comments from Fire District dated June 9, 1998 City Comments letter dated April 9, 1997 (first comments sent) County Draft Conditions of Approval County Draft Initial Study HO C v UC 0 June 8,1998 Mr. Mac Coleman San Bernardino County Planning Department 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, Third Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0182 SUBJECT: COUNTY REFERRAL CUPfW97-0007/W139-45 (CR97-01) INITIAL STUDY Dear Mr. Coleman: Thank you for providing the City of Rancho Cucamonga the opportunity to comment on the draft Initial Study for the above project. City departments have reviewed the reference materials and have the following comments: PLANNING DIVISION: Attached is a copy of the City's original comments letter dated April 9, 1997. The comments in the letter still apply along with those outlined herein. Geotechnical Razards: The Initial Study indicates that,"no significant impacts regarding liquefaction are expected to occur"; however, the Geotechnical Study (Kaup, 1997) indicates that, "geologic hazards associates with seismically induced liquefaction and lateral spread need to be fully evaluated by the project Geotechnical engineer." Also, project description indicates that existing homes on site will function as caretaker's quarters but one of the homes is located within the 75-foot fault setback zone per the Geotechnical Study. Noise: Initial Study should address impact of noise generated by bus traffic on existing residences south of site given that Site Plan indicates several bus parking spaces. Aesthetics: The presence of the project and associated grading (20 foot high cribwalls) will have a definite impact on views of the local foothills for residents of Rancho Cucamonga and travelers on local scenic corridors. The City's General Plan indicates that the County has officially designated State Route 30 as a scenic route. The General Plan also states that the City should coordinate with the County so that views of the mountains from scenic routes are provided. It is recommended that a viewshed analysis be performed to determine the extent to which the project would be visible from Route 30 and surrounding residential areas. Perhaps dense tree planting with specimen sized trees could be incorporated into the design to mitigate views to the greatest extent possible. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A F IRE PROTE June 9, 1998 Steve Anderson, St. Fire Prevention Planner San Bernardino County Fire Depa, i~uent 385 North Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, California 92415-0179 CTION DISTRIC tn ECEIVED- Git/0f F~'~,nCho Cucarnonga Planning Division T Conditions of Approval for the Ling Yen Mountain Temple by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. Dear Mr. Anderson: The Draft Conditions of Approval for the Conditional Use Permit for the Ling Yen Mountain Temple, CUP/97-0007/W139-45, needs to be amended to correctly identify that the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for this project. Where text in a condition refers to the County Fire Department or a specific county ordinance, the condition needs to reflect the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and RCFPD Ordinance 22, which adopts the Uniform Fire Code in the county area w/thin the fire disthct. Additionally, the phone number for the fire district is (909) 477-2770. Several specific conditions also need to be amended to conform with the Uniform Fire Code adopted by the Fire District, as noted below. 39. In order to satisfy the requirement for two points of primary road access to the site, the condition must be amended to reflect, Wardman Bullock Road conslxuction to thirty six (36) feet w/de paved road section from the existing Northern edge of Wardman Bullock Road to both entry points to the site. 48. Amended: Private road maintenance, including but not limited to grading and snow removal, shall pe provided. Written documentation shall be submitted to the Fire District. Private fire access roads shall be required to provide an all weather driving surface, capable of supporting fire apparatus with a gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds, with a minimum paving width of twenty six (26) feet. 50. Amended: A three hundred (300) foot fuel modification zone in compliance with Fire Disthct standards is required. A site specific fuel modification zone plan shall be submitted to the Fire District for review and approval. Prior to any construction, the entire fuel modification zone shall be completed. Contact the Fire District for specific requirements. P.O. Box 807 Fire Operations Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807 (909) 477-2770 · P.O, Box 850 · Rancho Cucomonga, CA 91701-0850 · FAX (909) 477-2849 FAX (909) 987-0881 Steve Anderson, Sr. Fire Prevention Planner RE: Conditions of Approval for the Ling Yen Mountain Temple by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Page 2 June 9, 1998 Add Under "General/On-Going Conditions": Fuel Modification, in conjunction with the approved fuel modification zone plan, shall be maintained throughout the life of the project. It is the position of the Fire District that this project should not be submitted for the approval of the Conditional Use Permit until the proponent has provided, at least, an initial study that the site can comply with the required access and fuel modification requirements. Sincerely, File Fire Marshal Crane Mac Coleman Brent Le Count Larry Henderson Kevin Walton C I T Y April 9, 1997 Mr. Mac Coleman San Bernardino County Planning Department 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., Third Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0182 RE: County Referral CUP/W97-0007/W139-45 (CR97-01) Dear Mr. Coleman: In response to the County's project notice, the City of Rancho Cucamonga respectfully submits this letter. City departments reviewed the referral materials consisting of the project notice, traffic comments by the applicant's consultant, and the conceptual site plan. In general, the information submitted for review is preliminary in nature; therefore, the City's comments are general. The City does retain the right to submit additional comments subject to more specific information and detail plans being submitted. PLANNING DIVISION: + The materials submitted to the City are insufficient to allow detailed specific comments; therefore, only general comments and requests for additional information are provided at this time. The City will be able to provide additional information when detailed plans and studies are submitted and reviewed. The subject site is located within the Eftwanda North Specific Plan Area (City Pre-zoning). This Specific Plan and the EIR that was prepared for the pre-zoning clearly identified this area as having a highly sensitive and rare environmental setting. Given the environmental sensitivity of the area and the large scale of the proposed project, it would appear that an Environmental Impact Report is warranted. Some of the environmental impacts which should be explored include: hydrology and flood control, seismoiogy, wild land fire protection study, hillside grading impacts, noise, traffic, and aesthetic impacts. The project site is adjacent to the City of Rancho Cucamonga and an area which is currently under development with single family residences. In the interest of adequate citizen notification, it is recommended that the County require an extended property owner notification of all properties south to Summit Avenue. It is further recommended that the County require the applicant to hold a neighborhood meeting in the community to involve the area residents before beginning the public hearing process. !t should be noted that the project is inconsistent with the City's plan for the area. The City's Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP) has prezoned the site as Hillside Residential Estate (HRE) which permits up to one dwelling unit per net buildable acre. The HRE designation does not permit churches (see attached excerpts of the ENSP, pages 11-21, 111-6, and 111-8), because · .."Uses other than residential dwellings are deemed too intensive within this area and not consistent with the General Plan." In terms of clarification, it was the City's understanding that the County was not going to permit any further development in the Eftwanda North/City Sphere Area until a plan similar to the ENSP was developed for this unincorporated area. It is our understanding that the County's effort to develop a plan similar to the City's ENSP was discontinued in 1992; therefore, it is our desire to see the County's prior commitment retained. 6.2.1 Residential 6.2.1.1 Hillside Residential District (KR) The Hillside Residential District permits single-family residential dwellings either on separate lots or clustered together in a buildable area.along with accessory structures only. Most uses, other than residential dwellings, are deemed to be too intensive and not consistent with the General Plan. The only exception being on the upper alluvial slopes, where some conditional uses may be compatible. The maximum dwelling unit density may not exceed two units per net buildable acre (as defined by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code (Development Code Section 17.18). 6.2.1.2 Hillside Residential Estate (}IRE) The Hillside Residential Estate district is intended to permit limited residential development in the more rugged hillside terrain in the northeasterly portion of the Specific Plan area. Uses other than residential dwellings are deemed too intensive within this area and not consistent with the General Plan. The maximum density shall not exceed one dwelling unit per net buildable acre (as defined by Development Code Section 17.1s). 6.2.1.3 Very Low Residential District (VL) This district is intended as an area for single family residential use with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a maximum residential density of up to two units per gross acre. 6.2.1.4 Very Low Residential (VLE) Estate District This district is intended as an area for estate lots with a minimum lot size of one acre and a maximum density of up to one unit per gross acre. II-2! TA~BLE 3 - USE REGULATIONS FOR RESID~Nq-IAL DIS'I'RICI~ ho USE Residential Uses Single Family Detached Other Uses 2. 3. 4. 5. Church Club, Lodge, Fraternity and Sorority College or University Public Facility Day Care Facii/ty Accessory - 6 or Ie~s Non-Accessory - 7 or more Fire and PoLice Star/on Golf Course, Tennis Club, Country. Club (private) 10. I1. 12. 13. Public Park and Playground Residential Cm-e Facility Accessory - 6 or less Non-Accessory - 7 or more Schools, Privaxe and Parockial Stable, Commercial Stable, Private (min. 20,000 SF lot size) UtiLity or Set,rice Facg3ty P C P P C C C C P C P C C P C JP P J P P j VL J P C C C P C c c C C P C L C C C C ? C c C P C C Go Accessor~ Uses Acces.~ory Structure Antenna Caretaker's Residence Guext House IIS-8 P P C P P ? P P C P P P C P P P c P COLLECTOR STREETS · BANYAN STREET · SAN SEVAINE DRIVE · SUMMIT AVENUE · ROCHESTER AVENUE · EAST AVENUE (North of Wilson Ave.) · VINTAGE DRIVE · WARDMAN-BULLOCK ROAD (North of Wilson Avenue) o OTHER COLLECTORS 4' WALK north CLASS II 66' R.O.W. I' south CLASS II ~ 5' BIKE LANE ~ 75' R.O.W. (with Community Trail) 20' TRAIL STREET SECTIONS EXHIBIT (E) NOTE: PJ-ANTING AREA BETWEEN CURB AND SIDEWALK TO BE 6' MINIMUM, TYPICAL ~ h~ tiwanda Nort II-45 Specific Plat' City ot ~a~cho Cuca rr~ng~,~ FIRE PREVENTION NEW CONSTRUCTION q-°l q PRELIMINARY PROJECT REVIEW CUP # OTHER # DATE H' '~ ,x:~ '-~.,--- LOCATION FIRE DISTRICT REVIEWER TR # MDR PLAN T'YPE PROJECT NAME APN APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 47%2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: R. General Fire Protection Conditions "~ 1. Mello RODS Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. ~ 2. Fire flow requirement shall be ~0~) gallons per minute. a. A previous fire flow conducted revealed gpm available at 20 psi. -OR- ~ b. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel prior to water plan approval. "~ c. 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 the fire department personnel after construction and prior to occupancy. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable pnor to de!iver of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing ,materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire Distdct standards require a 6" riser with a 4" and 2-1/2" outlet Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be submitted to Ihe Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is available, pending completion of required fire protection system. 6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) snail be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final inspection. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below: "~ Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. 1: Other t qq ul p qd Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking, plastics manufac{uring, spray painting, flammable liquids storage. high piled stock, etc. Contact the Fire Safety Division to .determine if sprinkler system is adequate for proposed operations. v' NOTE: NOTE: 21. 22. With the home located above Hillside road, it shall comply to Rancho Cucamonga Fire District standards for high fire hazard zone. Special permi(s may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below: ~ a. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described below, which in the judgement of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or propert..y. __ b. Storage of readily combustible material. c. Places of assembly (except churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations). __ d. Bowling alley and pin refinishing. __ e. Cellulose Nitrate plastic (Pyroxylin). __ f. Combustible fibers storage and handling exceeding 100 cubic feet. __ g. Garages. Motor vehicle repair (H-4). __ h. Lumber yards (over 100,000 board feet), __ i. Tire rebuilding plants. __ j. Auto wrecking yards. Junk or waste material handling plants, k. Flammable finishes. Spraying or dipping operations, spray booths, dip tanks, electrostatic apparatus, automobile undercoating, powder coating and organic peroxides and dual component coatings (per spray booth), __ I. Magnesium (more than 10 pounds per day). m. Oil burning equipment operations. __ n. Ovens (industrial baking and drying). o. Mechanical refrigeration (over 200 pounds of refrigerant). __. p. Compressed gases (storage, handling or use exceeding 100 cubic feet). SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.) AND/OR ANY CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMITTAL OF PLANS. A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS WHERE IMPROVEMENTS BEING PROPOSED WILL GENERATE 50 CUBIC YARDS OR MORE OF COMBINED CUT AND FILL. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED, STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER. NCU Re;'. 2, e~7 oF sAN BERNA.. NO LAND USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT P,B.C SERWC,S G.OUP PLANNING DIVISION 385 North Arrowhead Avenue · San Bernardino, CA 92415-0181 · (909) 387-4131 First Floor Fax (§09) 387-4301 - ThirdFIoorFax(909) 387-3223 15505 Civic Drive · Victorville, CA 92392 o (760) 243-8245 · Fax (760) 243-8212 May15, 1998 Mr. Larry Henderson City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 VALERY PILMER Director of Land Use Services Re: CUP/97-0007/W139-45; Conditional Use Permit to establish a religious retreat with offices, dormitories, worship center and kitchen facilities with major variance for building height on 41 acres; APNs: 0226-061-072, 73 & 74. DearLarry: The San Bernardino County Development Review Committee will meet with the applicant on June 1, 1998 at 3:20 p.m. to discuss the referenced proposal. The meeting location is the County Government Center, Joshua Room, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA. This meeting is not a public hearing, but rather a technical session whereby the applicant is provided the opportunity to discuss the proposed conditions of approval with the reviewing departments and other interested parties. Planning Division staff cordially invites the City of Rancho Cucamonga to this meeting. A copy of the project's Initial Study was forwarded to the City's Community Development Director, Mr. Rick Gomez, on Monday, May 11, 1998. Enclosed with this letter is a set of the project's draft conditions of approval. These documents are offered to assist the City with their review of the proposed temple. If you have any questions regarding this matter please call this office at (909) 387-4168. Sincerely, Mac Coleman, Senior Associate Planner San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department Enclosure LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007/W13945 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 1 OF 12 DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL/ON-GOING CONDITIONS PLANNING DIVISION - (909) 3874168 This approval is for the establishment of a Buddhist temple and retreat facility with a major variance for building heigt~:'of 96 feet on approximately 40 acres. The complex consists of a sanctuary, lecture hall, kitchen and dining hall, offices and dormitories. Two existing residential structures will remain and be used for caretaker purposes and storage. Any modification to the design or any expansion in the developed area as shown on the approved site plan or modification of use shall require the submittal and approval of a revision to the existing approval or the submittal and approval of a new conditional use permit application. The facility is limited to hosting four (4) major retreats in any single calendar year. Maximum attendance at a major retreat is 600 persons. In compliance with San Bernardino County Development Code Section 81.0150, the applicant shall agree to defend at this sole expense any action brought against the County, 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 County, its agents, officers or employees, for any court costs and attorneys fees which the County, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The County 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. Additional fees may be required prior to issuance of development permits. Fees shall be paid as specified in adopted fee ordinances. This approval shall become null and void if all conditions have not been complied with and the occupancy or use of the land has not taken place within three (3) years after the day the land use decision becomes effective. One extension of time, not to exceed three (3) years, may be granted upon written request and the appropriate fee not less than thirty (30) days prior the date of expiration The applicant shall ascertain and comply with the requirements of all state, county and local agencies as are applicable to the project. Those agencies include but are not limited to the County Environmental Health Services Division, Transportation/Flood Control Department, * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007/W139--45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 2 OF 12 Fire Department, Building and Safety Division and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control ,Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. All of the conditions of this Conditional Use Permit are continuing conditions. Failure of the applicant or operator to comply with any or all of said conditions at any time may result in the revocation of the permit granted to the property provided the applicant is given adequate notice and opportunity to correct/comply with the conditions of approval. Should any enforcement activities be required to insure compliance with the conditions of approval, the applicant or property owner shall be charged for such activities in accordance with the San Bernardino C~'b'unty Code schedule of fees. Landscaping shall be maintained throughout the life of the project. The developer shall obtain a Special Use Permit from the San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement Division, for the purpose of monitoring the landscaping. This permit shall be maintained for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years following the project's date of occupancy. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (909) 387-4666 10. Water purveyor shall be Cucamonga County Water District. 11. Method of sewage disposal shall be Cucamonga County Water District. 12. Septic system(s) shall be maintained so as not to create a public nuisance and shall be serviced by an EHS permitted pureper. For information call (909) 387-4666. 13. Noise level shall be maintained at or below County Standards, Development Code Section 87.0905(b). For information, call EHS/Land Use at (909) 387-4666. 14.All refuse generated at the premises shall at all times be stored in approved containers and shall be placed in a manner so that visual, or other impacts, and environmental public health nuisances are minimized and complies with San Bernardino County Code Chapter 8, Section 33.0871 et seq. For information, call EHS/Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) at (909) 387- 4655. 15.All refuse containing garbage shall be removed from the premises at least two (2) times per week to an approved solid waste facility in conformance with San Bernardino County Code Chapter 8, Section 33.081 et seq. For information call EHS/LEA at (909) 387-4655. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE 7/ LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007/VV139-4.5 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 3 OF 12 DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION DIVISION - DRAINAGE (909) 387-2250 16. The natural drainage courses traversing the site shall not be occupied or obstructed. FIRE DEPARTMENT- FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING (909) 387- 5372 17. If the required fire flow/hydrant system is not sufficient or existing, alternate protection may be provided with a substitute system as an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. The applicant may need tot contact the Fire Department regarding application processing for alternate fire protection measures. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET: BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION - (909) 387- 4246 18.A preliminary soils report shall be filed with and approved by the Building Official. A fee to cover the cost of the review shall be submitted with the report. 19. Grading plans shall be submitted for review and approval. 20. A geology report, prepared by a licensed geologist, shall be filed with and approved by the Building Official. A deposit to cover the cost of the review shall be submitted with the report. A n additional deposit may be required or a refund issued when the costs do not match the deposit. 21.An erosion and sediment control plan and ~ermit shall be submitted to and approved by the ' Building Official. 22.An NPDES permit - Notice of Intent (NOI) - ~s required. DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION DIVISION - DRAINAGE (909) 387-2250 23. A Registered Civil Engineer shall investigate and design adequate drainage facilities to intercept and conduct the off site - on site drainage flows around and through the site in a manner which will not adversely affect adjacent or downstream properties at the time the site is developed. Submit related study for review and approval. 24.A topographic map shall be provided to facilitate the design and review of necessary drainage facilities at the time the site is developed. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION *' MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007/W139-45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 4 OF 12 25. Grading plans shall be submitted to the Development Coordination Division, Drainage Section, for review. PLANNING DIVISION (909) 387-4168 26. A Mitigation Monitoring application shall be submitted to the Land Use Services Department, Planning Division, to monitor and verify compliance with the environmental mitigation measures reflected in the Mitigation Monitoring and Compliance Program. *27. Obtain a release from the Planning Division, Environmental Section, verifying compliance with the environmental mifigation measures required for this phase of development. 28. Cucamonga County Water District shall process an out-ofiagency water and sewer service contract through the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (909) 3874666 29. The applicant shall procure a verification letter from the water agency with jurisdiction. This letter shall state whether or not water connection and service shall be made available to the project by the water agency. The letter shall reference File Index Number and Assessor's Parcel Number. 30.The applicant shall procure a verification letter from the sewering agency with jurisdiction. This letter shall state whether or not sewer connection and service shall be made available to · the project by the sewering agency. The letter shall reference File Index Number and Assessor's Parcel Number. 31. If sewer connection and service are unavailable, septic systems will then be allowed under the following condition: soil percolation report shall be submitted to Environmental Health Services for review and approval. 32. Existing septic system can be used if applicant provides certification from a qualified professional (i.e., Professional Engineer, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, C42 contractor, Certified Engineering Geologist, etc.) that the system functions properly, meets code, and had the capacity required for the proposed project. Applicant shall provide documentation outlining methods used in determining function. 33. Submit preliminary acoustical information demonstrating that the proposed project maintains noise levels at or below San Bernardino County Noise Standards, San Bernardino County * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007AA/139-45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 5 OF 12 Development Code Section 87.0905(b). The purpose is to evaluate potential future on-site and/or adiacent off-site noise sources. If the preliminary information cannot demonstrate compliance with noise standards, a project specific acoustical analysis shall be required. Submit information/analysis to the Environmental Health Services Division for review and approval. For information'and acoustical checklist contact EHS at (909) 387-4655. 34. Plans for food establishments shall be reviewed and approved by EHS. For information call EHS/Plan Check at (909) 387-7570. PLANNING DIVISION (90.9) 387-4168 35. Three copies of a landscape plan prepared by a registered landscape architect showing the size, type, specifications and locations of all plant material shall be submitted for Planning Division review and approval. Landscaping of the site shall make use of plants native to the local region wherever feasible. Non-native plant species that may invade natural areas should not be used in project landscaping. The required landscaping may incorporate decorative rock, boulders or other suitable hardscape material. Locations and scaled and dimensioned elevations of all walls and planters, including profile of a typical crib wall that shows wall design and placement of landscaping within the wall. Indicate type of construction material. Design of all permanent trash enclosures. Location and scaled and dimensioned elevations of all signs, to include proposed copy. Scaled and dimensioned elevations of buildings that propose signage with must also be shown. 36. Three (3) copies of an irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review. Irrigation shall include, where practical, drip, bubbler or other non-aerial water service methods or system. The system shall include timers for controlled application. 37. Surety, in a form and manner determined acceptable to County Counsel, shall be required for all plantings and irrigation systems as shown on the approved landscape and irrigation plans. As a minimum, this surety shall be in an amount equal to 120% of the cost estimate prepared by a licensed landscape architect for all material and labor. Release of the surety shall be coordinated with the Planning Division and contingent upon correct, prescriptive planting methods after two full growing seasons. '38. Obtain a release from the Planning Division, Environmental Section, verifying compliance with th_e environmental mitigation measures required for this phase of development. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007/W139-45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 6 OF 12 DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION DIVISION - ROADS (909) 387-2350 The following conditions apply to Wardman Bullock Road 39. Submit engineered road improvement plans to San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department, 825 East Third Street, Room 204, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0835 for review and approval. Right-ofiway and improvements (including offsite) to transition traffic and drainage flows frorfi proposed to existing shall be required as necessary. The plan shall reflect twenty-six (26) foot wide paved road section to nearest State or County maintained road (to meet existing to t~'~' south), curb and gutter (with match-up paving) eighteen (18) feet from centerline and AC dike (Standard 117), west side, within Iimits of property. The following conditions apply to DeClift Drive 40. Submit engineered road improvement plans to San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department, 825 East Third Street, Room 204, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0835 for review and approval. Right-of-way and improvements (including offsite) to transition traffic and drainage flows from proposed to existing shall be required as necessary. The plan shall reflect thirty-six (36) foot wide paved road section to nearest State or County maintained road, curb and gutter eighteen (18) feet from centerline (both sides) and driveway approach/entrance IAW Standard 129. DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION DIVISION - DRAINAGE (909) 387-2350 41.The site is within the San Sevalne Creek Drainage Fee area and under ordinance #3358 is subject to a fee of 34,405 per acre. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION - (909) 387- 4246 42. Submit professionally prepared plans for approval and obtain permits prior to any construction. FIRE DEPARTMENT- FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING (909) 387- 5372 43. The project is located within the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay Districts (Fire Review Areas) FR-1 and FR-2, and shall comply with applicable Fire Safety Overlay requirements. Applicable requirements shall be included in the construction plans prior to issuance of building permits. NON-STANDARD CONDITION MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007/W139-45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 7 OF 12 44. The applicant shall contact the Fire Department for verification of current fire protection requirem, ents. All new construction shall comply with the existing Uniform Fire Code requirements and all applicable codes, ordinances or standards of the Fire Department. 45. The applicant shall provide the Fire Department with a letter from the water company having jurisdiction, verifying financial arrangements have been made for the required water improvements or that existing fire hydrants and water system will meet distance and fire flow requirements. Fire flow water supply shall be in place prior to placing combustible materials on the project site. ~ 46.A water system designe(~'~to meet the required fire flow shall be approved by the water company having jurisdiction and Fire Department staff. The developer shall furnish the Fire Department with two copies of the water system improvement plans and a letter from the water purveyor stating the water system is capable of providing the required fire flow. Water supply for fire protection shall be operational and field inspection approval shall be granted before construction will be permitted. The required fire flow shall be determined by using appropriate calculations established by the San Bernardino County "Guide for Determining Required Fire Flow." All underground piping for water systems shall have a minimum of eight (8) inches in diameter with no less than six (6) inch lateral lines, and six (6) inch risers. 47. Approved fire hydrants and fire hydrant pavement markers shall be installed. Fire hydrants shall be six (6) inches in diameter with a minimum of one four (4) inch and one 2 1/2 inch connection as specified by fire staff. The design of the fire hydrant and hydrant markers shall be approved by the Fire Department. All fire hydrant spacing shall be three hundred (300) feet. 48. Private road maintenance, including but not limited to grading and snow removal, shall be' provided. Written documentation shall be submitted to the Fire Department. Private fire access roads shall be required to provide an all-weather surface with a minimum paving width of twenty (20) feet. 49. All flammable vegetation shall be removed from around all building materials and structures at a distance of thirty (30) feet. 50.A one hundred (100) foot fuel modification zone in compliance with County standards is required. Contact the Fire Department for specific requirements. 51.A turnaround shall be provided at the end of each roadway one hundred fifty (150) feet or more in length and shall be approved by the Fire Department. Cul-de-sac length shall not exceed three hundred fifty (350) feet in length unless otherwise approved by the Chief. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. C U P/97-0007A/V139-45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 8 OF 12 52. A letter is required from the applicant stating agreement to providing a fire protection system, approved by fire staff, prior to occupancy. A second letter is required from the water company having jurisdiction establishing the existing water system is deficient in either duration, pressure, or required volume capabilities. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR USE OF THE FACILITY THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION (909) 3874666 53. A Certificate of Use req~:est shall be submitted to Environmental Health information contact EHS/Housing at (909) 387-3047. PLANNING DIVISION (909) 3874168 Services. For 54. All driveways and parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt concrete paving. 55. AI1 parking stalls shall be clearly striped and permanently maintained with double or hairpin lines on the surface, with two lines being located an equal nine (9) inches on either side of the stall sidelines; arrows painted on the paving shall indicate the direction of traffic flow. 56. AII landscaping, irrigation, walls, signs, fencing, and road and drainage improvements shall be completed. *57. Obtain a release from the Planning Division, Environmental Section, verifying compliance with the environmental mitigation measures required for this phase of development. FIRE DEPARTMENT- FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING (909) 387- 5372 58. The project is located within the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay Districts (Fire Review Areas) FR-1 and FR-2, and shall comply with applicable Fire Safety Overlay requirements. Applicable requirements shall in place on the site prior to final occupancy. 59. Street address numbers shall be posted on the building, with a minimum eight (8) inch in height by three fourth (3/4) inch stroke width and shall be visible from the street. Durinq the hours of darkness, the numbers shall be electrically illuminated. Where the building set'back exceeds two (200) feet from the roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting six (6) inch numbers shall be displayed at the properk/access entrances. 60. "No Parking, Fire Lane" signs shall be installed on interior access drives and private roads. These signs shall be poEted at designated locations by Fire Department staff. Fire lane curbs shall be painted red. Signs shall be in accordance with Fire Department Guideline :/¢ 10.206. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. C U P/97-0007AN139-45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 9 OF 12 61. Hand p,ortable fire extinguishers are required to be provided. The location, type and cabinet design shall be approved by the Fire Department. 62. Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, shall be maintained with an approved spark arrestor, as identified in the Uniform Fire Code. 63. The development and each phase thereof shall have two (2) points of vehicular access for fire and other emergency equipment, and for routes of escape which will safely handle evacuations as required b~:the Development Code. ~64. Private drives which exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall be approved by the Fire Department and shall be extended to within one hundred fifty (150) feet to all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of all buildings. An Access road shall be provided within fifty (50) feet of all buildings, if the natural grade between the access road and the buildings is in excess of thirty (30) percent. Where access cannot be provided, protection systems shall be required as requested by Fire Department staff. 65. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed. This system shall comply with NFPA Pamphlet #13 and Fire Department Guideline #10.507. The applicant shall submit hydraulic calculations and detailed plans showing type of storage and use with the applicable protection system. Consultant fee for plan review shall be paid directly to the consultant and shall include two field inspections. 66.An automatic fire alarm system is required in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code. The developer shall submit detailed plans to a Fire Protection Consultant approved by the Fire' Department. 67. Pre-staged fire attack stations shall be installed in accordance with Fire Department Guideline #10.501PS. Number required and spacing shall be determined at the time of water plan submittal. Fire attack stations shall be provided with a tamper switch and shall be monitored by an approved central monitoring service. 68. Provide one-hour fire resistive construction for exterior wall(s). Contact the fire inspector regarding specifications for this requirement. CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (909) 3874044 69. A Special Use Permit shall be obtained for the purpose of monitoring the landscaping. NON-STANDARD CONDITION MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CUP/97-0007NV139-45 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE 10 OF 12 THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES EXTRACTED FROM THE PROJECT INITIAL STUDY. AS INDICATED IN THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAM, COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE MEASURES IS REQUIRED FOR EACH PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION MEASURES ARE GENERAL/ON-GOING "'70. The natural drainage cou~'.~s traversing the site shall not be occupied or obstructed. '*_.71. No outside public address systems, speakers, bells or other noise generating devices shall be installed on site without the applicant first applying for and receiving a revision to this conditional use permit. An acoustical analysis of potential effects on surrounding property owners shall accompany the revision application. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION MEASURES SHALL BE MET: **72. Project grading shall be designed to preserve existing native habitat wherever possible. The project site is located in an area which has the potential for archaeological resources. Prior to any land disturbance, an approved archaeologist shall conduct an archaeological field survey per County Museum guidelines and submit two copies to the Land Use Services Department for review and approval. The field survey shall state whether monitoring for cultural resources is deemed necessary during land disturbance. **74. Submit preliminary acoustical information demonstrating that the proposed project maintains noise levels at or below San Bernardino County Noise Standards, San Bernardino County Development Code Section 87.0905(b). The purpose is to evaluate potential future on-site and/or adjacent off-site noise sources. If the preliminary information cannot demonstrate compliance with noise standards, a project specific acoustical analysis shall be required. Submit information/analysis to the Environmental Health Services Division for review and approval. For information and acoustical checklist contact EHS at (909) 387-4655. *'75.A Registered Civil Engineer shall investigate and design adequate drainage facilities to intercept and conduct the off site - on site drainage flows around and through the site in a manner which will not adversely affect adjacent or downstream properties at the time the site is developed. Submit related study for review and approval. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. C U P/97-0007AN139-4.5 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS PAGE11OF12 **76. An erosion and sediment control plan and permit shall be submitted to and approved by the Building Official. **77. Cessation of land disturbance shall occur, or water spraying or other dust palliatives shall be utilized to suppress airborne particles during periods of wind exceeding 25' mph or during weather conditions which cause visible airborne dust. **78. The construction contractors shall water the site and clean all equipment in the morning and evening. ~ **79. The construction contractors shall schedule and require a phased schedule of construction to even out emission peaks. *;80. The construction contractors shall remove silt by paving construction roads, sweeping streets and washing trucks leaving the construction site. *'81. The construction contractors shall suspend grading operations during first and second stage smog alerl:s. *'82. The construction contractors shall maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned. *'83. The construction contractors shall use low-sulfur fuel for equipment. "84. As much as possible, the contractor shall schedule clearing, grading and earthmoving activities during periods of low wind speeds. Construction activities during high wind conditions shall be restricted as much as possible when wind speeds exceed 20 mph' average. *'85. The construction contractors shall restrict construction vehicle speeds to 15 mph on unpaved roads. **86.The construction contractors shall: · provide rideshare and transit incentives for construction personnel. · configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference. · minimize obstructions of through traffic lanes. · provide a flag person to guide traffic properly. · schedule operations affecting traffic for off-peak hours. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION ** MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, CUP/97-0007AN13945 WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS INC. PAGE 12 OF 12 PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION MEASU, RES SHALL BE MET: **87.Any building on site intended for human use or occupancy shall be setback from the edge of any earthquake fault zone by a minimum of 75 feet. **88 .The project is located within the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay Districts (Fire Review Areas) FR-1 and FR-2, and shall comply with applicable Fire Safety Overlay requirements. Applica151e requirements shall be included in the construction plans prior to issuance of building perm~s. -~_ Landscaping of the site shall make use of plants native to the local region wherever feasible. A landscaping plan shall be developed emphasizing the use of plants native to the local region. Non-native plant species that may invade natural areas should not be used in proiect landscaping. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR USE OF THE FACILITY THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION MEASURES SHALL BE MET: **90. Any lighting utilized on site shall be hooded and downshielded to prevent illumination of any surrounding properties. *'91.All street, security, and landscape lighting of the project should be designed and installed such that it is not directed toward any natural open space areas. *'92. Any building on site intended for human use or occupancy shall be setback from the edge of any earthquake fault zone by a minimum of 75 feet. The project is located within the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay Districts (Fire Review Areas) FR-1 and FR-2, and shall comply with applicable Fire Safety Overlay requirements. Applicable requirements shall in place on the site prior to final occupancy. * NON-STANDARD CONDITION '* MITIGATION MONITORING MEASURE ?/ L.AN..3 USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 'LA..,NG o,ws o. . 385 North Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92415-0181 · (g0g) 387-4131 F. irst Floor Fax (909) 387-4301 · Third Floor Fax (909) 387-3223 15505 Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 · (760) 243-8245 · Fax (760) 243-8212 May 7, 1998 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC SERVICES GROUP VALERY PILMER Director of Land Use Services RE: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE INITIAL STUDY/PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE Dear Reader/Reviewer: Enclosed for your review and comment is the proposed Initial Study/Environmental Checklist for the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Ling Yen Mountain Temple. The temple is proposed to be located in the West Valley Foothills in the unincorporated portion of San Bernardino County adjacent to the cities of Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga, just northeast of the intersection of Wardman Bullock Drive and Declift Drive. This document has been prepared to meet the State requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The public comment period will end on June 8, 1998. call Nancy Sansonetti at (909) 387-4147. Written addressed to: For further information, comments should be County of San Bernardino Land Use Services Department, Planning Division ATTN: Nancy Sansonetti, Senior Associate Planner 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 3rd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0182 Sinc i/~"~ NANCY~~,,,N~,~ETTI, Senior Associate Planner Enclosures: Initial Study Environmental Checklist ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (INITIAL STUDY) FOR Lin~-Yen Mountain Tem-, I.J_le Prepared by County of San Bernardino, California Planning Department May, 1998 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM This form and the descriptive information in the application package constitute the contents of Initial Study pursuant to County Guidelines under Ordinance 3040 and Section 15063 of the State CEQA Guidelines. I. Project Description: APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: COMMUNITY: LOCATION: Ling Yen Mountain Temple LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE, INC. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A RELIGIOUS RETREAT W/OFFICES, DORMITORIES, WORSHIP CENTER & KITCHEN FACILITIES WITH MAJOR VARIANCE FOR BUILDING HEIGHT QN 41 ~4 ACRES. WEST VALLEY FOOTHILLS/S2 DECLIFF DR., BOTH SIDES; WARDMAN USGS Quad: Devore& Cucamonga Peak T,R,Section: Thomas Bros: Planning Area: T01NR06WS15 Page 4, Grid DI&2 West Valley Foothills BULLOCK RD., EASTSIDE. DATES: 745WVL96009675CUC01/09675CN1 O LU D: WF/PD-111; PD-1/2.5 FILE/INDX: CUPNV97-0007AN139-45 ~ RL-10 STAFF: Mac Coleman REP('S): ALLARD ENGINEERING Improvement (see description below and in Attachment "A") Level' 4 (Rurban) PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS: The proposed project is a Conditional Use Permit application to allow construction of a Buddhist Temple and Retreat in the West Valley Foothills area of the unincorporated portion of San Bernardino County adjacent to the cities of Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga, just northeast of the intersection of Wardman Bullock Drive and Declift Drive (see Attachment "B"). The proposed development will involve the construction of a large Buddhist Temple, and retreat facilities which would include six dormitory buildings, offices, a kitchen, an assembly hall and a lecture hall for a total of approximately 120,000 square feet of new construction. Once a month the temple schedules a retreat wherein the resident monks and invited guests congregate to worship for a week-long service. Guest total is anticipated to be a maximum of 200 persons. No more than four times a year the temple will sponsor a week-long major retreat where a guest total approximates up to 600 persons throughout the course of the week. Depending on dormitory space, a number of guests are expected to remain overnight. For a detailed project description, refer to Attachment "A". Page 1 of 34 ENVIRONMENTAL/EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS: The proposed development is located on a 42 acre site which rises significantly in elevation from south to north. Approximately 75% of the site (30 acres) contains slopes ranging from between 5-15%, 15% of the site (approximately 6 acres) contains slopes which range from 15-25%, and the remaining fifteen percent of the site (approximately 6 acres) contains slopes in excess of 25%. Existing vegetation on the northern half of the site includes coastal sage scrub habitat, and previously cleared sites. The southern half of the site has clearly been previously utilized for agricultural production and currently contains non-native grasses, oats and a eucalyptus windrow. Currently, two residences exist on the site. Properties to the north, south and west are predominantly vacant. One residence is located on the adjacent parcel to the east of the project site. South of the site and south of Declift Drive, a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power transmission line easement is-located. Also, an approved residential development (Tract 13664) is located southeast of the proposed project. Primary access to the site is currently obtained from Wardman Bullock Drive. EXISTING LAND USE North Vacant South Vacant East Residence West Vacant OFFICIAL LAND USE DISTRICT IL WF/PD- l/2.5 4 ~X,,T/RL- 10 4 WF/PD-1/1. PD-1/2.5 8,: RL-t0 4 WF/PD-I/I. PD-1/2.5 8:RL-10 4 II. Identification of maximum potential environmental effects of the proposed project. The purpose is to identify any potentially significant impacts and discuss mitigation measures for identified impacts. Please substantiate your responses by summarizing your assessment of significant impacts and referencing documents used as research (e.g.,). Include quantification of changes caused by the project's development at maximum potential buildout from existing status. Circle or underline specific item of concern for "yes" or "maybe" answers if one item applies and others do not. If an impact that would be significant can be mitigated below a level of significance, indicate by checking "yes" or "maybe" with an "®" to "no" and discuss mitigative measure(s) under substantiation. Substantiation is also necessary for "no" answers. NATURAL HAZARDS 1. Geologic Hazards. Will the proposal result Yes Maybe No Page 2 of 34 in significant impacts related to: Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures? Change in topography or ground surface relief features? The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? X X Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? X ,X Exposure of people or property to water- related seismic hazards such as seiche? X DISCUSSION: The project is located in an Alquist-Priolo special studies zone (Cucamonga Fault) and also in an area identified on the County General Plan Hazard Overlay maps as having a range from low to high landslide susceptibility. This susceptibility ranges commensurate with the topography of the site (i.e. steeper slope/higher landslide risk). The proposed development is situated on the more gently sloping southern portion of the site and is therefore unlikely to be affected by any potential landslide susceptibility; however, the State of California and the San Bernardino County Development Code, Section 85.020410(a) require that a detailed geologic study be prepared by a registered geologist to confirm the presence or absence of any hazardous faults and susceptibility to landslides and establish appropriate construction setbacks or building requirements A fault rupture analysis was prepared for the project by Kaup Associates (see Attachment 'E') and reviewed by the County Geologist to determine the presence and/or location of the Cucamonga Thrust fault and ascertain the recency and recurrence of faulting in order to prescribe building setbacks. The Geologic Investigation showed that active traces of the Cucamonga Fault exist on the site, and recommended that buildings proposed for human occupancy have a setback distance of 75 feet from any fault boundary. Page 3 of 34 SUBSTANTIATION (check -,/ if project is located in the Geologic Hazards Overlay District): The project will not result in unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures because no substantial excavation or earth moving activities are proposed as part of the development. The site is located in the San Sevaine Creek Drainage area. A number of drainage courses traverse the site and may have to be re-routed to accomodate site drainage. This may result in some minor changes to topography and ground surface relief features; however, the basic contours of the site will remain the same, and any re-routing of drainage will not significantly alter the topography of the site; therefore, no significant impact to ground surface relief features is anticipated. The project will not result in the destruction, covering or modification of a unique geologic or physical feature because no features of this nature are known to occur on the site. The site has been identified as a mineral resource zone (MRZ-3) by the State of California; however, the suspected aggregate materials on site are not of rare enough nature or in high enough demand to warrant a mining operation on the site which would pose extraction and access problems. The site is located on the County's Geologic Hazard Overlay as an area of high susceptibility to landslides. This is mainly due to the steepness of the terrain on the north end of the project parcel. The area proposed for development is situated on the less steeply sloping southern portion of the site, and is not likely to be significantly impacted by landslide potential. The site is also located within an Alquist-Priolo special study zone because of the presence of the Cucamonga Fault. The State of California and the County of San Bernardino Development Code required that a project located in the Geologic Hazards Overlay or Alquist-Priolo zone must provide the reviewing body with a copy of a geologic report which addresses these potential hazards. The applicant submitted a geologic investigation performed by Kaup Associates which determined that a building setback of 75 feet from the edge of any mapped fault would be sufficient to mitigate potential damage to structures from fault rupture events to below a level of significance. No groundwater was encountered in the exploratory trench excavations on site. Research of published ground water levels in the vicinity of the site indicate that ground water is, and has been, greater than 50 feet in depth. Generally, if ground water levels are deeper than 50 feet, surficial deformation due to liquefaction will be minimal Page 4 of 34 (Kaup, 1997), and no significant impacts regarding liquefaction are expected to occur. The project will not result in the exposure of people or property to water related seismic hazards such as seiche because there are no large bodies Of water located on or near the site. MITIGATION.' Any building on site intended for human use or occupancy shall be setback from the edge of any earthquake fault zone by a minimum of 75 feet. Yes Maybe No Flood Hazards. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements? Changes in deposition, erosion, or siltation that may modify the channel of a river, stream, bay, inlet, or lake? Go Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? Exposure of people or property to water- related hazards such as flooding or dam inundation? DISCUSSION: The project site is traversed by a number of ephemeral drainage courses which run from northeast to southwest. The northeast corner of the property is crossed by a San Bernardino County drainage easement and a blue line stream which runs through Morse Canyon along the northeast border of the property. Another San Bernardino County drainage easement crosses the subject property on the southwest corner. Site Page 5 of 34 development (see Attachment "D") is not proposed in any of the drainage easement or blueline stream areas; however, some of the smaller drainage courses on site may have to be re-routed to accomodate site flows. SUBSTANTIATION (check if project is located in the Flood Plain Safety Overlay District _ __ or Dam Inundation Overlay __.): The project will not result in changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements because the blueline stream onsite does not flow through the area to be developed and is not proposed to be re-routed in any manner. There will be no changes in deposition, erosion, or siltation that may modify the channel of a river, stream, bay, inlet or lake because project development will not be occurring in an area where any water body presently exists. c&e. Changes or alterations may occur to the course or flow of flood waters and in changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff because some of the onsite drainage courses may have to be re-routed to avoid the area proposed for development. In addition, accommodations must be made to remediate the effect of a large impervious surface parking lot on percolation of water flows into the soil. These alterations to the drainage flows shall be regulated through the requirement for a registered civil engineer to investigate and design adequate drainage facilities to intercept and conduct the flows through the site in a manner which will not adversely affect adjacent or downstream properties when development occurs. In addition, the natural drainage courses shall not be occupied or obstructed in any manner which would cause an interruption in flow. do There will be no change in the amount of surface water in any water body as a result of development of this project because there are no water bodies located on the site. There will be no exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or dam inundation because the site is not located near a large body of water nor dam, and is not situated in a flood plain area. MITIGATION.' A Registered Civil Engineer shall investigate and design adequate drainage facilities to intercept and conduct the on-site drainage flows around and through Page 6 of 34 the site in a manner which will not adversely affect adjacent or downstream properties at the time the site is developed. 3. The natural drainage courses traversing the site shall not be occupied or obstructed. Yes . Maybe No o Fire Hazards. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Exposure of people or property to wildland fires? X >~ DISCUSSION: The project site is located in the FR-1 and FR-2 Fire Hazard Overlay Districts which are designated based on their likelihood for wildland conflagration with their locations derived from the California Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service. These fire hazard areas are subject to additional development standards as set forth in Sections 85.020210 through 85.020225. SUBSTANTIATION (check ',/ if project is located in the Fire Safety Overlay District): The project site is located in an area identified as a high fire hazard area (FR-1 and FR-2). The development standards as set forth in County Development Code Sections 85.020210 through 85.020225 reduce the risk of hazard to people from wildland conflagration to below a level of significance. MITIGATION.' The project is located within the San Bemardino County Fire Safety Overlay Districts (Fire Review Areas) FR-1 and FR-2, and shall comply with applicable Fire Safety Overlay requirements. Applicable requirements shall be included in the construction plans prior to issuance of building permits, and in place on the site prior to final occupancy. Yes Maybe No Wind and Water/Erosion. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? X >~ Page 7 of 34 DISCUSSION: During construction of the project, approximately 16 acres of land will be disturbed by grading operations. Approximately 150,000 cubic yards of earth are proposed to be moved during a balanced grading program. This land disturbance will increase the potential for wind and water erosion of soil on site. These incremental increases in erosion are not deemed to be significant because the exposed soil will be covered over by development and landscaping shortly after disturbance; however, to reduce potential effects to the lowest level possible, erosion controls are proposed as mitigation measures. These measures will assure that effects from wind and water erosion remain below a level of significance. SUBSTANTIATION: There will be incremental increases in wind and water erosion due to development of the site and commensurate soil disturbance which occurs with construction; however, the disturbance is temporaw in nature and will occur immediately prior to development of the site with structures, parking lot and landscaping. Erosion control measures are proposed which will assure that any erosion occurring will be maintained at a level below significance. MITIGATION.' An erosion and sediment control plan and permit shall be submitted to and approved by the Buildin9 Official prior to any land disturbance. Cessation of land disturbance shall occur, or water spraying or other dust palliatives shall be utilized to suppress airborne particles during periods of wind exceeding 25 mph or during weather conditions which cause visible airborne dust. MANMADE HAZARDS 5. Noise. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? Yes Maybe No X >~ Page 8 of 34 DISCUSSION: The temple is proposed to be developed on a site which currently is developed with just two single family residences. Up to 60 Buddhist monks will be permanently residing on site. These permanent residents will participate in their own religious services conducted by themselves on a daily basis. A very small number of non-resident visitors per week (less than 15) are expected at the temple and once a month the temple will hold a retreat where the resident monks and up to 200 invited guests will congregate to worship. Up to four times a year, the temple will sponsor a week-long major retreat where a guest total could be up to 600 persons over the course of the retreat. There will be limited room for some guests to remain overnight in the temple dormitories. The increase in number of people on site, and vehicles visiting the site will increase ambient noise levels in the area. No amplified outdoor public address system or noise generator of any kind is proposed with this project. SUBSTANTIATION (check if the project is located in the Noise Hazard Overlay District_ __ or is subject to severe noise levels according to the General Plan Noise Element __): An increase in existing noise levels will occur as a result of temporary construction noise and the proposed development because a large congregation area and dormitories are proposed where currently only two single family residences now occur. Services and retreats held on site, as well as potential visitor type traffic such as experienced at Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights will increase ambient noise levels experienced by local residents. While it is not anticipated that the Ling Yen Mountain Temple will produce noise levels that fall above the decibel threshold established by County Ordinance, mitigation measures have nevertheless been proposed to add assurance that noise levels reaching surrounding properties will not exceed County standards. The project will not result in the exposure of people to severe noise levels because the proposed use is does not contain any developmental elements known to generate severe noise, and there are no severe noise producers near the site to impact future users of the temple. MITIGATION.' No outside public address systems, speakers, bells or other noise generating devices shall be installed on site without the applicant first applying for and receiving a revision to this conditional use permit which includes an analysis of potential effects on surrounding property owners from noise. Page 9 of 34 Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit preliminary acoustical information demonstrating that the proposed project maintains noise levels at or below San Bernardino County Noise Standard(s), San Bernardino County Development Code Section 87.0905(b). The purpose is to evaluate potential future on-site and/or adjacent off-site noise sources. If the preliminary information cannot demonstrate compliance to noise standards, a project specific acoustical analysis shall be required. Submit information/analysis to the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) for review and approval Yes Maybe No Aviation Safety. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Exposure of people to risk from aircraft operations? DISCUSSION: The project site is not located in an Airport Safety Overlay District nor in any regular flight path. Aircraft operations are not likely to occur near the site in the future either due to the project's location adjacent to foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. SUBSTANTIATION (check __ if project is located in the Airport Safety Overlay District)' The project will not result in exposure of people to risk from aircraft operations because there are no regular aircraft operations occurring, or likely to occur in the future, in close proximity to the site. MITIGATION: None Required 7. Hazardous/Radioactive Materials. proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Will the Yes Maybe No A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? Page 10of34 Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? Exposure of people to potential health hazards? DISCUSSION AND SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed temple is a predominantly residential use for the monks residing on site and for infrequent worshippers and retreat guests. No industry or any uses are proposed which would employ the use of toxic or caustic substances. The proposed use will not interfere with any emergency response plan or evacuation plan as the temple is not situated between any existing uses and routes of travel. No uses which would pose a health hazard are proposed and no health hazards are known to exist onsite which would subject people to exposure to health risks. MITIGATION.' None Required NATURAL RESOURCES Biological Resources. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Yes Maybe No Loss, reduction, or deterioration of habitat and/or change in diversity of species of plants or animals? X Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, threatened, or endangered species of plants or animals? Introduction of exotic species of plants or animals into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment or migration of existing species? X ,X DISCUSSION: The site of the proposed project is situated in southwestern San Bernardino County at the base of the coastal slope of the San Gabriel Mountains. Following the geographic system of The Jepson manual, the site is at the boundary between the Transvei-se Ranges and the South Coast subregions of the Southwestern California Region of the California Page 11 of 34 FIoristic Province. The northerly half of the site is within the steep, rugged foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains while the southerly half is on a moderately sloping alluvial fan at the base of the foothills. Elevations on the site range from about 1,750 to 2,150 feet above sea level (LSA Associates 1996). General biological surveys of the site were done by the independent consulting firm of LSA Associates in 1996 to map vegetation, inventory plant and animal species and assess habitat suitability for sensitive elements. In addition, focused surveys for the California gnatcatcher were conducted in the coastal sage scrub on the northerly podion of the site. The full biological assessment report is included in this initial environmental study as Attachment "C". The parcel the project is proposed to be located on is approximately 42 acres in size, and was completely assessed by LSA Associates for biological resources. The hilly, northerly half of the subject property is relatively undisturbed and supports native-vegetation. The only disturbances to biological values consist of a single dirt roadway, a small water tank, and activities associated with the two occupied residences which exist on site. Adjacent foothill areas and some portions of the alluvial fan in nearby areas support coastal sage scrub. Other nearby areas of the alluvial fan are occupied by non-native annual grassland and ruderal species (LSA Associates 1996). The southerly half of the subject property (the portion of the site on the alluvial fan which is proposed for disturbance with this project) has been disturbed by past and current land uses that have reduced the biological values of this portion of the site. Virtually no native vegetation remains on this portion of the site. Disturbances include past agricultural operations, construction Of two existing transmission lines, the presence of two occupied residences, construction of flood control structures immediately south of the site, and ongoing weed abatement and fuel modification zone practices. The northerly portion of the site provides high value habitat for a variety of wildlife species. The vast majority of species detected on the site were found in this area. The high value of the northerly portion of the site as wildlife habitat can be attributed to the relatively undisturbed condition of the native vegetation and contiguity with extensive adjoining areas of undisturbed habitat. The primary habitat value of the southerly portion of the site is as habitat for various raptor species. The eucalyptus trees existing on site (which are proposed for removal) provide perching and roosting sites and the cleared areas of the site and surrounding lands provide ample foraging opportunities. The virtual lack of native vegetation on the southerly portion of the site limits its value as habitat for most other wildlife species. (LSA 1996). Page 12of34 The sensitive species identified as occurring or potentially occurring on the project site would be impacted by the proposed project through a loss of individuals from the site and/or a loss of suitable habitat; however, none of the sensitive species occurring or potentially occurring on the site are listed as Threatened or Endangered. An area encompassing about 16 acres will be graded for project construction. The area to be disturbed consists primarily of previously disturbed land, a small area (less than on- quarter acre) of coastal sage scrub will be removed as will the two eucalyptus windrows and some of the eucalyptus trees around the existing residence near the easterly property boundary. The northerly portion of the site, which contains the highest quality habitat areas is not proposed for disturbance. The effects of the project on biological resources in general (sensitive and non-sensitive resources) would consist primarily of direct impacts to plants and wildlife associated with grading and other construction activities. These direct impacts are not considered significant at the project level because development is proposed to occur on the site in an area of heavy previous disturbance and little to no quality habitat. The project also represents a very small contribution to the cumulative effects of past and ongoing development of wildlife habitat in the project vicinity and Southern California. Due to the relatively small area to be graded of previously disturbed low value habitat, impacts of the proposed project are not considered to be significant regarding biological resources. SUBSTANTIATION (check if project is located in the Biological Resources Overlay __ or contains habitat for any species listed in the California Natural Diversity Database '~' ): The proposal is located on a site which contains coastal sage scrub which may provide habitat for sensitive species of flora and fauna. However, development is proposed on the southern portion of the site in an area that has been previously disturbed and developed with two residences. To assure that potential loss, reduction or deterioration of habitat for plants or animals is kept below a level of significance, mitigation measures are included which provide for avoidance of any areas containing native habitat. No rare, threatened, or endangered species of plants or animals were located on site during biological surveys done by LSA Associates. The area of coastal sage scrub has potential to provide habitat for the California gnatcatcher, Plummer's mariposa lily and Parry's spineflower; however, the areas of coastal sage scrub are steep, rugged and relatively inaccessible and not proposed for development with this project. Mitigation Measure #9 below also mandates that areas of native habitat remain undisturbed. Page 13of34 Since landscaping is a component of the project, the potential for invasive non-native species to migrate into the coastal sage scrub habitat exists. A landscaping plan (mitigation measure #10) shall be required which stipulates use of non-invasive flora and/or native plants shall be followed. This requirement will reduce the potential for the introduction of exotic species into the native area to below a level of significance. Nighttime lighting of the site may affect the feeding, breeding, migration or other behavior patterns of wildlife in the area. To insure that this effect does not reach a level of significance, mitigation measure #11 has been proposed which directs all manmade night lighting away from natural open space areas. MITIGATION: 9. Project grading shall be designed to preserve existing native habitat. lO. Landscaping of the site shall make use of plants native to the local region wherever feasible. A landscaping plan shaft be developed emphasizing the use of plants native to the local region. Non-native plant species that may invade natural areas should not be used in project landscaping. 11. All street, security, and landscape lighting of the project should be designed and installed such that it is not directed toward any natural open space areas. Cultural/Paleontological Resources. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: so The alteration or destruction of a prehistoric/historic archaeological site? Physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? A physical change that would affect unique ethnic cultural values? Restricting existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? Yes Maybe No X X >~X Page 14of34 Any alteration or destruction of fossil remains? X DISCUSSION: The site has been identified as being located within an area of high potential for buried historic archaeological resources associated with historic structures and previously mapped archaeological sites by the San Bernardino County Museum Archaeological Information Center. SUBSTANTIATION (check if the project is located in the Cultural V or Paleontologic_ Resources overlays or cite results of cultural resource review): a&b. The site is located in an area with potential for buried historical archaeological resources. Prior to any land disturbance on site, a field inventory shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist to determine if monitoring should be required during land disturbance. If recommended, on-site monitoring and subsequent curation of any specimens found shall occur. This measure shall reduce potential impacts to cultural resources to below a level of significance. c&d. The proposed project will have no impact on ethnic, cultural or religious uses in the area because no such uses have been historically occurring on site. The site is not identified by the County Museum as being of a soil type to be rich in fossil remains, nor have fossil remains historically been located there. MI TIGA TION: 12. The project site is located in an area which has the potential for Archaeological Resources. Prior to any land disturbance, an approved archaeologist shall conduct an archaeological field survey per County Museum guidelines and submit two copies to the Land Use Services Department for review and approval. The field survey shaft state whether monitoring for cultural resources is deemed necessary during land disturbance. Yes Maybe No 10. Air Quality. Will the proposal result in: Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X ~X Page 15of34 b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? DISCUSSION: Temporary Construction Related Impacts Potential air quality impacts from construction activities were evaluated using the South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA Handbook procedures and emissions factors. During construction of the project, approximately 16 acres of land will be disturbed by grading operations. Clearing, excavation and grading during construction will generate temporaw construction related fugitive dust and emissions at or near the site during active building periods. During an estimated 45-day earthmoving period, a front end loader, two heavy transport trucks and one to two graders/scrapers will be used to move approximately 150,000 cubic yards of earthen material on site in a balanced grading program. The grading would take place during 30 working days within the 45 day schedule with an estimated two (2) acres of land area being graded per day. These temporaw construction activities are anticipated to fall well below thresholds of significance set by the South Coast Air Quality Management District for airborne emissions. The following table estimates average daily construction related emissions as they relate to daily thresholds of significance. Average Daily Emissions From Construction Related Activities (lbs/day) Emission Factors * in Ibs/hr PM10 ROC NOx SOx Front End Loader .11 .12 1.26 .14 Heavy Transport Trucks .14 .15 1.70 ,14 1 Grader11 Scraper .41 .27 3.84 46 Earthmoving Operations 26.4 lbs per acre per day Total Daily Average N.A. AQMD Daily Threshold of N.A Significance Unit PM10"" ROC NOx SOx CO CO 1.25 lu/8hr 09 1 0 10.1 1.1 10.0 .68 2u/8hr 2.3 24 27.2 2.3 10.9 1.25 2u/8h r 6.6 43 61.4 8.3 20 I 2 acres/day 72,0 .... 81.8 7.7 98.7 11.7 40.9 150 55 55 150 550 'Source: SCAQMD CEQA Handbook 1993 **PM10 total is a sum of PM10 associated exhaust emissions, unpaved road emissions and construction emissions. As shown, daily emissions are not expected to be above the thresholds of significance allowed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The implementation of mitigation measures for these impacts will further reduce any potential for significant impacts. Page 16of34 ?¢ Mobile Emission Sources Daily operations of the temple are expected to result in no more than 15 visitors from offsite during a typical week. This activity would result in an estimated 7 vehicle trips ( a vehicle trip equals one, two-way trip), assuming an average of 2 visitors per vehicle. The project description provides for a very limited number of 'retreats' which would result in larger numbers of vehicles going to and from the site. Vehicle emissions occurring from transport vehicles during the scheduled retreats will vary depending on the number of vehicles attending the retreat. The maximum of 200 visitors during monthly retreats would result in approximately 100 vehicles (at 2 persons per vehicle) over the course of the week long retreat. This would average less than 15 cars per day during that retreat week. The large retreats, which would host up to 600 people during a week four times a year, are expected to result in a maximum of approximately 300 vehicles (at 2 persons per vehicle) over a week long period. In the worst case scenario, 300 vehicle trips to the site could occur on a single day at the beginning of the retreat and at the end; however, it is expected that the vehicles' arrival and departure will be spread over the course of the retreat week since there are no overnight accommodations for 600 guests at the temple. The periods of mobile emissions sources occurring are so limited and sporadic in nature that significance thresholds for daily air emissions are not exceeded, and therefore no mitigation is required. SUBSTANTIATION (discuss conformity with the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan, if applicable): The proposed project may cause degradation of air quality during the construction phase due to land disturbance and emissions from construction related vehicles. The only emission source that exceeds average daily thresholds is NOx, all other emissions fall below threshold limitations. The threshold exceedance for NOx is not considered significant since it will be of extremely limited duration (approximately 30 days) during grading activities and all other criteria pollutants are below threshold levels. Mitigation measures have been developed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District which when employed have been shown to reduce construction related air emissions to below a level of significance. Those mitigation measures are included below and shall be incorporated into the project's conditions of approval in order to reduce potential air quality impacts to below a level of significance. Mobile emission sources are recognized within the growth management projections of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (SCAQMP). The yearly traffic generated by the Ling Yen Temple will not produce mobile emissions which fall outside those already accounted for in the SCAQMP. No odor producing uses are proposed on-site. Page 17of34 No uses proposed for the site will impede air flow or movement, not cause fluctuations in temperature or general climate. MITIGATION.' 13. The construction contractors shall water the site and clean all equipment in the moming and evening. The construction contractors shall schedule and require a phased schedule of construction to even out emission peaks. 15. The construction contractors shall remove silt by paving construction roads, sweeping streets, and washing trucks leaving construction site. 16. The construction contractors shall suspend grading operations during the first and second stage smog alerts. 17. The construction contractors shall maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned. 18. The construction contractors shall use low-sulfur fuel for equipment. 19. As much as possible, the contractor shaft schedule c/eating, grading, and earthmoving activities during periods of low wind speeds. Construction activities during high wind conditions shaft be restricted as much as possible when wind speeds exceed 20 mph average. 20. The construction contractors shall restrict construction vehicles speeds to 15 mph on unpaved roads. 21. The construction contractors shall: a. provide rideshare and transit incentives for construction personnel b. configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference. c. minimize obstructions of through traffic lanes d. provide a flagperson to guide traffic properly. e. schedule operations affecting traffic for off-peak hours. Yes Maybe No 11. Water Supply/Water Quality. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Changes in the quantity of groundwaters, either through direct additions or Page 18 of 34 /~/ withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations (onsite)? Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Go Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of groundwaters? d° Pollution, contamination, or any change in the quality of groundwater (toxics, nitrates, fluorides, salts, etc.)? Discharge into surface waters, or any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X DISCUSSION: The project is located within the Cucamonga County Water District. Currently no district water facilities are in the immediate area. The nearest water and sewer facilities are approximately 2700 feet to the south. Use of these facilities to serve the temple would require an extension at the developer's expense as well as a private onsite distribution and storage system. This system would be maintained by the owner/developer. SUBSTANTIATION' The proposed project does not include any new on-site wells or other excavations which would intercept any acquifers or result in the withdrawal of any groundwater underlying the site. bo The Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD) has issued a "will-serve" letter indicating there is adequate water supply available to the new temple use with the provision that they extend existing water lines to the site. This additional use of the water available from CCWD will not result in a reduction or shortage of water otherwise available for public consumption. No alteration to the direction and rate of flow of groundwater is anticipated with this project, as it proposes no uses which would intercept the underlying acquirer. Page 19of34 d&e. The proposed temple does not include any uses which would result in the discharge of chemicals or toxics into water bodies or the soil. MITIGATION.' None Required Yes Maybe No 12. Open Space/Recreation/Scenic. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: The quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? The obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public? _X X The creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? d. New light or glare? X >X DISCUSSION: The site is not located in a scenic corridor or within the viewshed of any scenic route as listed in the San Bernardino County General Plan; however, it is located in the southern foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains within the boundaries of the North Etiwanda Open Space and Habitat Preservation Program (NEOSHPP) where currently some residential development exists. The NEOSHPP encourages the preservation of open space lands. The temple will be visible from the existing residential areas which lie approximately 3/4 of a mile to the south and from Interstate 15 (approximately 3 miles southeast of the site) by the traveling public. A total of ten new structures are proposed around a centrally located open courtyard. All structures proposed are single stow except for the six dormitory buildings (2-story) and the main temple focal point of the complex which is proposed to be approximately ninety-six feet high. Attachment "G" shows a colored architectural rendering of the complex as well as photographs of the site as it exists today. Structures are proposed to be developed in earthtone colors such as brown, tan, rust, white and pimento. SUBSTANTIATION (check __ if project is located within the viewshed of any Scenic Route listed in the General Plan): The site is not currently available for, nor used for, recreational activities as it is privately held land with an occupied residence on site. Page 20 of 34 The site is not located in a scenic corridor or within the viewshed of any scenic route as listed in the San Bernardino County General Plan; however, it is located in the southern foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains within the boundaries of the NEOSHPP. The project is consistent with the goals of the NEOSHPP because 31.3 acres (76%) of the site will remain open space. The temple will be visible from the existing residential areas to the south and from Interstate 15 by the traveling public. The. color scheme proposed will blend with the foothills and with the existing residential development on site. The temple's location in a small cove-like area of the foothills will make it less than obtrusive into the visual expanse. It is not anticipated to be an intrusion to the vistas viewable from the freeway nor the residential developments to the south. Future development of an approved tract just south of the temple site will further obstruct the temple from surrounding views. Development on site currently disrupts the visual lines of the foothills and breaks them up with color. The development of the temple is not anticipated to produce any offensive vistas in this currently disturbed area. The proposed temple design will use earthtone type colors which are not expected to be offensive visually (see visual simulations in Attachment "G"). No outside storage or other potentially aesthetically displeasing uses are proposed on site. In addition to hues of brown, tan, white and rust, materials used will be non-reflective in nature and are expected to be compatible with the visual setting of the area. VWth the development of the temple, new light sources have the potential to occur on site. No outside spotlights are proposed for the development. Mitigation measure number 11 prohibits any lighting to illuminate natural open space areas. In addition, a mitigation measure which contains provisions for hooding of any lighting to contain illumination within site boundaries will reduce potential impacts to below a level of significance. MITIGATION.' 22. Any lighting utilized on site shall be hooded and downshielded to prevent illumination of any surrounding properties. Yes Maybe No 13. Soils/Agriculture. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Disruptions, displacements, compaction, or overcovering of the soil? Page 21 of 34 b. Loss of agricultural soils? Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? DISCUSSION: The site has previously been under agricultural production, but has been fallow for quite some time. The lands proposed for development are not listed on the Important Farmlands Overlay nor in demand for agricultural production. SUBSTANTIATION (check __ if project is located in the Important Farmlands Overlay): No significant impacts to Soils/Agriculture will occur as the site is not classified as an important farmland, and is not currently under any agricultural production. MITIGATION.' None Required Yes Maybe No 14. Mineral Resources. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Prohibit or restrict the development of any mineral resource rated as Classified or Designated by the State Mining and Geology Board? DISCUSSION: The site is within the Mineral Resource Zone Overlay (MRZ-3) and mining has previously occurred near the site; however, there are currently no mining operations being conducted on site, nor is there a demand for any mineral resources existing on the site. SUBSTANTIATION (check __%_ if project is located within the Mineral Resource Zone Overlay): The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act requires the identification and classification of all areas subject to urbanization to determine mineral resources. The California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology (DDMG) compiled geologic information to develop a classification of the land in the San Bernardino region by Mineral Resource Zones (MRZs). The MRZs are identified by the presence or absence of significant sand, gravel, or stone deposits that are suitable for grade aggregate. The Ling Yen Temple site is classified as Mineral Resource Page 22 of 34 I Zone '3'. This is defined as an area containing mineral deposits the significance of which cannot be evaluated from available data. However, the only identified resource at the site appears to be construction aggregate that is not considered suitable for use or feasible to mine due to the difficulty in obtaining access to the site through residential areas. MITIGATION.' None Required MANMADE RESOURCES 15/16. Utilities/Infrastructure. Will the proposal result in significant impacts related to a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: Yes Maybe No a. Power or natural gas? __ _X_ b. Communications systems? __ _X_ c. Water? X X d. Sewer? e. Storm water drainage? __ ~X f. Solid waste and disposal? __ ~X DISCUSSION' At present, the site has been developed with two houses. Said homes are currently serviced by all utilities except public water or natural gas. Private wells are currently used for domestic water services and propane is used for gas service. The development will be required to utilize Cucamonga County Water District. Their lines will have to be extended to the development from approximately 2700 feet away at the developer's expense. S U B STANTIATI ON: a-f, All necessary power, natural gas, communication systems, water, sewer, storm water systems and solid waste disposal are available to the site, or can be extended to the site at the developer's expense. Any extensions of these systems that may occur will not result in a significant impact to the surrounding area. Page 23 of 34 MITIGATION.' None Required. 17. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists, equestrians, or pedestrians? X X ,X X X X DISCUSSION' Vehicle trips to and from the proposed temple will be primarily passenger vehicles with some busing of visitors and members on occasion. Up to 60 monks will reside on site and normal operations of the temple are expected to result in no more than 15 visitors from off site during a typical week. Approximately 7 vehicle trips per day would result from visits to the temple. The monks residing on site may have occasional need to leave the site. This need is not expected to result in more than 14 vehicle trips per week. Once a month, the temple schedules a retreat wherein the resident monks and invited guests congregate to worship for a week-long service. Guest total is anticipated to be a maximum of 200 persons. No more than four times a year the temple will sponsor a week-long major retreat where a guest total approximates up to 600 persons throughout the course of the week. Depending on dormitory space, a number of guests are expected to remain overnight. The project description provides for a very limited number of 'retreats' which would result in larger numbers of vehicles going to and from the site as a result of scheduled retreats throughout the year. The maximum number of passenger vehicles expected at any monthly retreat would be approximately 100 (at 2 persons per vehicle) during a week long event. This would result in an average of less Page 24 of 34 than 15 cars per day during that retreat week. Large retreats would occur at a maximum of 4 times per year are expected to result in a maximum of approximately 300 vehicles (at 2 persons per vehicle) over a week long period. These large retreats would result in an average of up to 43 passenger vehicles per day. The County Traffic Division of Transportation/Flood Control evaluated this project for conformance under the Congestion Management Plan (CMP). The CMP requirements primarily focus on potential impacts which may occur during times that the roads, highways and freeways are experiencing peak hour flows. The area in which the Ling Yen Temple is proposed to be developed experiences peak hour flows normally during the weekday morning home to work commute between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and the weekday afternoon work to home commute between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The large retreats, which would host up to 600 people during a week four times a year, are expected to result in a maximum of approximately 300 vehicles (at 2 persons per vehicle) over a week long period. In the worst case scenario, 300 vehicle trips to the site could occur on a single day at the beginning of the retreat and at the end; however, it is expected that the vehicles' arrival and departure will be spread over the course of the retreat week since there are no overnight accommodations for 600 guests at the temple. The location proposed for the temple is north of the existing residential development in the foothills, where Wardman-Bullock Road has minimal traffic and a level of service of 'A'. The sixty or so resident monks will not leave the site to commute to work, and the maximum 200 monthly/600 quarterly retreat visitors are not expected to affect the peak hour traffic on the weekdays. The site is not located within an urban setting with a high volume of traffic or low levels of service on the existing roadways. The County Traffic Division determined that there was no indication that this Buddhist temple will cause significant traffic problem for commuters nor reduce the level of service experienced on the existing roadways. In addition, road paving improvements to Wardman-Bullock Road and Decliff Drive from the end of the existing improved roadways to the entrance to the facility are required commensurate with this development, and will add to the quality of the existing overall road system in the area. SUBSTANTIATION: a&c. New vehicle trips will be generated as a result of retreats which will be held on site on a monthly and quarterly basis; however, the number of vehicle trips generated will not degrade the current level of service experienced on existing roadways, nor substantially impact traffic in the area during peak travel times. Improvements required for Wardman-Bullock Road and Decliff Drive will actually improve the overall circulation for the area residents. The project proposes a total of 426 parking spaces (397 autos, 9 buses, 4 loading zones and 16 handicapped designated spaces). The proposed Page 25 of 34 parking exceeds the County Development Code requirements for parking for this type of development. No new demands for parking, or effects on existing parking areas will result from this development. The proposed temple will not be producing nor importing products which would result in an alteration to the present pattern of circulation or movement of people and/or goods. The project will not employ the use of waterborne, rail or air traffic, nor encroach on those transportation means. The project will utilize existing roadways with passenger vehicles. No new hazards will be presented to bicyclists, vehicles, equestrians or pedestrians that do not currently exist with the roadways in place. MITIGATION: None Required Yes Maybe No 18. Energy. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: An increase in the rate of consumption of any natural resources? Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? DISCUSSION & SUBSTANTIATION a-c: The proposed temple use will not generate a substantial increase in the rate of consumption of natural resources. The permanent monk population on-site will consume nominal amounts of electricity and propane and/or natural gas, but the net consumption will be less than if the site was developed at its full residential as allowed under the current county land use designation or under the City of Rancho Cucamonga's pre- zoning. MITIGATION: None Required. Page 26 of 34 Yes Maybe No 19. Housing/Demographics/Socioeconomics. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: An effect on existing housing, or creation of a demand for additional housing? Alteration of the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of the area? DISCUSSION' The proposed Buddhist Temple will provide housing for approximately 60 monks to live on site full time, and dormitory housing for an additional 36 people to utilize during retreat functions. SUBSTANTIATION: No effect on existing housing in the area will occur because residents will be monks affiliated directly with the temple and will live on-site. No creation of a demand for additional housing in the area will occur as all on-site residents will remain in the housing facilities proposed with the project. The proposed temple does not have the potential to affect demographics of the area. The use will not create new jobs, nor provide incentive for relocation of large numbers of people to the immediate area. MITIGATION: None Required 20. Public Services. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to a need for new or altered governmental services in: Yes Maybe No a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? Page 27 of 34 Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? __ __X DISCUSSION: The proposed Ling Yen Mountain Temple is currently served by existing fire and police protection services in the area. No uses or resident children are proposed for the site which would increase the need for schools, recreation facilities or other governmental services. The temple will be subject to the applicable property taxes which fund these services and maintenance of roads. SUBSTANTIATION' a-f. The proposed temple will not increase the need for, or use of, schools, recreational facilities, parks or public services in the area. Necessary access road improvements will be funded by the developer, and tax revenues generated from the development will contribute towards maintenance of roads and public fire and police protection in the area. MITIGATION.' None Required LAND USE 21. Will the proposed project result in significant impacts related to: Yes Maybe No A substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? (Consider the Official Land Use Designation of the project site and surrounding property, as well as their Improvement Level designations on the General Plan Infrastructure Overlay and any relevant Resource Overlays.) X SUBSTANTIATION: The project site is located in an area of San Bernardino County which contains land use designations for 'Planned Development' and 'Rural Living'. A church, synagogue, temple or other religious gathering place is allowed in any land use district in the County, subject to a Conditional Use Permit approval. The applicant has filed the appropriate requests for Page 28 of 34 /// a Conditional Use Permit as well as Major Variance requests for an increase in the automatically allowable structure and wall heights in the land use district. The site is also adjacent to the City of Rancho Cucamonga within the City's sphere of influence. The City's Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP) has prezoned the area as "Hillside Residential Estate" (HRE) which permits up to one dwelling unit per net buildable acre. Although the City of Rancho Cucamonga states that the HRE designation does not permit churches because that use is deemed 'too intensive within this area', this use is consistent with the County's current land use restrictions on site. The proposed temple differs from other churches in that there are no regular weekend services which are often the cause of incompatibilities between churches and residential uses. The HRE district does however allow Golf Courses, Tennis Clubs and Private Country Clubs. It does not appear that the proposed Buddhist Temple would produce any more traffic or other impacts nor be an 'intense' use which would conflict with residential uses any more than other allowed uses in the ENSP would. MITIGATION.' None Required Yes Maybe No 22. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? X 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 while long- term impacts will endure well into the future.) X Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively Page 29 of 34 //2. considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X ,X SUBSTANTIATION: The project site is located in an area of coastal sage scrub and potential archaeological artifacts. Mitigation measures which are included in the conditions of approval will reduce significant impacts to these resources to below a level of significance. b&c. The development of this predominantly disturbed site will not result in significant shod term impacts no impede long term environmental goals in the area. A long term environmental benefit may actually occur as the site will not be developed with the highest density of residential development which is ultimately proposed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga's pre- zoning of the area. The development of the temple has the potential to cause adverse effects on human beings in the area by being located in the area in which the Cucamonga earthquake fault is located. Also identified were potential impacts to humans regarding traffic and air quality issues. Mitigation measures have been proposed which are deemed sufficient to reduce these potential effects to a level below significance. III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation: The Initial Study identified potential impacts in the areas of Geologic Hazards, Flood Hazards, Fire Hazards, Noise, Biological Resources, Cultural/Paleontological Resources, Air Quality, Scenic Resources and Transportation/Circulation. Mitigation measures which would become mandates through the project's approval are proposed in this initial study which would reduce those impacts to below a level of significance. Based upon the Page 30 of 34 effectiveness of the mitigation, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed as the environmental determination on this proposal. IV. Mitigation Measures to be included in project Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Monitoring Program: Any building on site intended for human use or occupancy shaft be setback from the edge of any earthquake fault zone by a minimum of 75 feet. A Registered Civil Engineer shaft investigate and design adequate drainage facilities to intercept and conduct the on-site drainage flows around and through the site in a manner which will not adversely affect adjacent or downstream properties at the time the site is developed. The natural drainage courses traversing the site shaft not be occupied o~: obstructed. The project is located within the San Bernardino County Fire Safety Oveday Districts (Fire Review Areas) FR-1 and FR-2, and shall comply with applicable Fire Safety Overlay requirements. Applicable requirements shaft be included in the construction plans prior to issuance of building permits, and in place on the site prior to final occupancy. An erosion and sediment control plan and permit shaft be submitted to and approved by the Building Official prior to any land disturbance. Cessation of land disturbance shaft occur, or water spraying or other dust paftiatives shaft be utilized to suppress airborne particles during periods of wind exceeding 25 mph or during weather conditions which cause visible airborne dust. No outside pubtic address systems, speakers, befts or other noise generating devices shall be installed on site without the applicant first applying for and receiving a revision to this conditional use permit which includes an analysis of potential effects on surrounding property owners from noise. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shaft submit preliminary acoustical information demonstrating that the proposed project maintains noise levels at or below San Bemardino County Noise Standard(s), San Bernardino De Development Code Section 87.0905(b). The purpose is to evaluate potential future on-sfie and/or adjacent off-site noise sources. If the preliminary information cannot demonstrate compliance to noise standards, a project specific acoustical analysis shall be required. Submit information/analysis to the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) for review and approval. Project grading shaft be designed to preserve existing native habitat wherever possible. Landscaping of the site shaft make use of p/ants native to the local region wherever feasible. A landscaping plan shaft be developed emphasizing the use of plants native to Page 31 of 34 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. the local region. Non-native plant species that may invade natural areas should not be used in project landscaping. All street, security, and landscape lighting of the project should be designed and installed such that it is not directed toward any natural open space areas. The project site is located in an area which has the potential for Archaeological Resources. Prior to any land disturbance, an approved archaeologist shaft conduct an archaeological field survey per County Museum guidelines and submit two copies to the Land Use Services Department for review and approval. The field survey shaft state whether monfioring for cultural resources is deemed necessary during land disturbance. The construction contractors shall water the site and clean aft equipment in the morning and evening. The construction contractors shaft schedule and require a phased schedule of construction to even out emission peaks. The construction contractors shall remove silt by paving construction roads, sweeping streets, and washing trucks leaving construction site. The construction contractors shall suspend grading operations during the first and second stage smog alerts. The construction contractors shall maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned. The construction contractors shall use low-sulfur fuel for equipment. As much as possible, the contractor shall schedule clearing, grading, and earthmoving activities during periods of low wind speeds. Construction activities during high wind conditions shall be restricted as much as possible when wind speeds exceed 20 mph average. The construction contractors shaft restrict construction vehicles speeds to 15 mph on unpaved roads. The construction contractors shall.' provide rideshare and transit incentives for construction personnel. configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference. minimize obstructions of through traffic lanes provide a flagperson to guide traffic properly. schedule operations affecting traffic for off-peak hours. Any lighting utilized on site shall be hooded and downshielded to prevent illumination of any surrounding properties. Page 32 of 34 Initial Environmental Evaluation R Date ~ Nancy~'~nior Associate Planner On the basis of this initial evaluation: The proposed project WOULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, (and Mitigation Measures are included within the project's Conditions of Approval) and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION should be prepared. IXl The proposed project MAY have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT should be required. Randy S% Planning ivlanager For Valery Pilmer, Land Use Services Director ATTACHMENTS: B. C. D. E. F. G. Project Description Vicinity Map Assessor's Page Site Plans Geologic Study Biological Assessment Visual Simulation Page 33 of 34 REFERENCES (List author or agency, date, title) Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Act Map Series (PRC 27500' CEQA Guidelines, Appendix K County Museum Archaeological Information Center County Museum Paleontologic Information Center County of San Bernardino Development Code (Printing B), 1991 Revised May 15, 1997 County of San Bernardino General Plan, adopted 1989, revised December, 1996 County of San Bernardino Hazard Overlay Maps FH 20 & 21 County of San Bernardino Identified Hazardous Materials Waste Sites List, November 1990 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Boundary Map Kaup Associates, Geotechnical Consultants, Engineering Geologic Investigation, November 1997 LSA Associates, Inc., Ling Yen Mountain Temple Biological Assessment Report, November 1996 South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air Quality Handbook, September 1992 State of California, Division of Mines and Geology; Mineral Land Classification of a part of Southwestern San Bernardino County: The San Bernardino Valley Area, California, 1995 Page 34 of 34 Attachment //? LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE PROJECT DESCRIPTION Proposal The project proposes to establish a Buddhist temple and retreat with a major variance for building height on approximately 40 acres in the West Valley foothills north of the City of. Rancho Cucamonga. The complex consists of a sanctuary, lecture hall, kitchen and dining hall, offices and dormitories. New construction totals approximately 132,550 square feet. Two existing residential structures will remain and be used for caretaker purposes and storage. Permane'r~-occupancy is expected to be 60 persons. Existing Setting The project site is currently undeveloped but highly disturbed from past agricultural activity. Two residential structures located north and outside the project's development footprint are existing and will remain for storage and caretaker purposes. The property slopes from north to south at varying angles. Approximately seventy percent (30 acres) contains slopes ranging from 5 to 15 percent. Fifteen percent (6 acres) contain slopes ranging from 15 to 25 percent and the remaining fifteen percent (6 acres) contains slopes greater than 25 percent. Vegetation includes coastal sage scrub on the northern half of the site and a stand of approximately 50 eucalyptus tree on the southern half of the property. Physical Improvements The project is designed with a traditional Buddhist architectural style featuring large profile buildings with high upward sloping roof lines. A total of ten (10) new structures are proposed around a centrally located open courtyard. The centerpiece and focal point of the complex is the assembly hall located on the northern perimeter of the courtyard. This two stow structure will be approximately ninety-six (96) feet high. A dining room and kitchen will be located immediately beneath and form the first floor of this structure. Two single stow office/conference buildings are proposed on the southern perimeter of the courtyard. Six dormitory structures will rim the east and west perimeter of the courtyard, thus completely enclosing the facility. The dormitories are two stow and designed for sixteen rooms per structure. Maximum capacity totals 96 persons (including resident monks) for the combined six units. A one stow lecture hall is proposed directly north and behind the assembly hall. All on site parking areas and access approaches will be surfaced with A.C. paving. Ling Yen Mountain Temple Project Description Page 2 Site preparation will involve the movement of approximately 150,000 cubic yards of earth in a balanced grading program. The eucalyptus windrow will be removed. Criblock retaining wails will be installed throughout the project to control the height of cut and fill slopes. The maximum height of the criblock walls is proposed to be twenty (20) feet. The walls will be landscaped. Primary access to the project will be provided via Wardman Bullock and Declift Drives.. Neither street is currently improved. Permanent improvements will be consistent with San Bernardino County Transportation Department standards are will provide paved access to the project. Operations The day to day operation of the temple is passive. Approximately 60 monks are expected to reside on site in the dormitories. These permanent residents participate in services conducted by themselves daily. A nominal number of worshippers visit the facility during these inactive times (less than 15 persons per week anticipated). Once a month the temple schedules a retreat wherein the resident monks and invited guests congregate to worship for a week-long service. Guest total is anticipated to be a maximum of 200 persons. No more than four times a year the temple will sponsor a week-long major retreat where a guest total approximates up to 600 persons throughout the course of the week. Dependin9 on dormitory space, a number of guests are expected to remain overnight. //? Attachment DECL~FF SUMMIT ~ LADW &: P .,.--- SCE__ ..~, HIGHLAND AVE VICINITY MAP /2-/ Attachment -0 LO 0 0 Attachment "D" ,' ' ~ - Attachment ~E" ~A U]~ A ~,5'0CL4 GI~O T~C~CA Z_, CO}V~ UL TA2VT,5' ENGINEERING GEOLOGIC IN VESTIGA TION PROPOSED LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE (LOT 7, PM No. 946I) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA Prepared For Mr. RICHARD HU, P.E. HU ASSOCIATES 11955 RIVERA ROAD SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 November 9, 1997 Job No.' 97-425 /27 November 9, 1997 Job No..' 97-425 Mr.. Richard Hu, P.E. Hu Associates 11955 Rivera Road Santa Fe Springs, California 90670 SUBJECT: Engineering Geologic Investigation, Proposed D'ng Yen Mountain Temple, Lot 7, PM No. 9461, County of San Bernardino, California Dear Mr. Hu: According to our discussions and mutual ascent to the terms, an engineering geologic investigation was performed for the proposed Ling Yen Mountain Temple, County of San Bernardino, California. The purpose of our investigation was to determine the presence and location of the Cucamonga Thrust fault and ascertain the recency and recurrence of faulting to prescribe building set-backs. The investigation consisted of: I) review of previous geologic studies both pertinent to our task and readily available, 2) exca vat/on of approximately 1, 010 lineal feet of trench, 3) geologic examination of the subsurface materials, 4) preparation of detailed logs of the geologic units exposed in the exploratory trenches, 5) review of aerial photographs, 6) analysis of aft collected data, and 7) preparation of this report. 2 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 SITE CONDITIONS The site is located north of Dectiff Drive and west of Dawnridge Drive in the unincorporated territory of San Bernardino County, California. Rectangular in shape, the approximately 40 acre site contains two single family residential structures near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains within the northern one third of the 40 acre site. Previous grading evidently occurred to create the level building pads that provide support for the residential structures. Additional uncertified grading is conspicuous as the small artificially planar area between the existing dwellings. Minor surficia/ grading presumably occurred to facilitate site irrigation for an extinct citrus grove reported to have occupied the majority of the southern two thirds of the Lot. Site topography consists chiefly of planar alluvial terrain that slopes toward the south at approximately TO percent. Within the northern one third of the property, steep ascending terrain forms the southern timits of the San Gabfie/ Mountains. These south-facing natural slopes contain gradients of up to 50 percent. Vegetation within the southern two thirds of the site consists of large shade trees near the residential structures and a stand of eucalyptus trees north of and parallel to the unimproved Declift Drive. The steep south f~cing northern one third of the site supports a moderate growth of brush, cactus and annual grasses common to the lower reaches of the San Gabriel Mountains. A small natural drainage course discharges surficia/ water that flows from a source within the ascending foothills. This short channel trickles water onto the site east of the lyestern most residential structure, where highly permeable younger fan deposits capture the surface flow and leach it into the subsurface. The southern two thirds of the site is drained by sheet rio,,,/that spreads meteoric waters over the gently sloping afluvial areas. No other significant surface features were noted. LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 PROPOSED PROJECT We understand that the approximately 40 acre site is to be developed to receive a Buddhist Temple and retreat. All structures are intended for human occupancy. These proposed structures represent the L~'ng Yen Mountain Temple. Site development will include rough grading to create the building pad areas, drive and parking areas, establish and maintain drainage and provide aesthetic landscaping. Maximum cuts and fills are anticipated to be less than approximately TO vertical feet. All manufactured slopes are to be constructed at gradients of no steeper_ than 2: ~ (horizontal to ~ vertical). F~etainin9 walls are also indicated on the TOO scale Site Plan prepared by Allard Engineering, dated July 7, ~997. FIELD INVESTIGATION To evaluate the potential hazard from recent and recurrent displacement along active fault traces within that portion of the Special Studies Zone containing the site, a geologic field investigation was undertaken. The geologic investigation consisted of excavating approximately ~, 0~0 lineal feet of exploratory trenches to obtain subsurface geologic information, a review of published and unpublished geologic literature, stereoscopic interpretation of aerial photographs, and field mapping of the site and surrounding area. Detailed and direct observation of the near-surface geologic units was provided by the continuous exposure within the trenches. The trenches were excavated with a tractor-mounted backhoe to provide continuous exposure of approximately TO to ~5 feet of undisturbed natural materials. The geologic units and features were logged and graphically presented at a scale of f"=5'. Where evidence of active faulting was exposed in the trench side wall, a subparallel trench was excavated to confirm the nature and direction of the feature. The surficial and subsurface geologic data was coupled with analysis of aerial photographs to compile sufficient geologic information to identify the location, recency, and nature of faulting that affects the project. LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO.' 97'-425 EARLIER SITE STUDIES TO MAP ACTIVE FAULTING Previous investigators have endeavored to map the active trace of the Cucamonga Thrust fault and present opinions on fault locations, building set-backs and other development restrictions to render the site geologically suitable for the proposed land use. In 1983, a PRELIMINARY GEQLOGIC HAZARDS INVESTIGATIQN was performed by Craig Smith, P.E., R.G. The investigation relied upon the I979, C. DM.G.'s Cucamonga Peak and Devore Quadrangle sheets. Smith's conclusions regarding the location of the Cucamonga fault omits the fault trace mapped near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Overlooking the well defined fault trace along the base of the mountains coupled with a perceptible lack of geologic skills, yielded a worthless exploration and a nonsensical building set-back. Consequently, the "active" trace of the Cucamonga Thrust fault was "identified" as approximately 300 to 700 feet north of the trace shown on the current 1995, C.D.M.G. Special Studies Zone map. The erroneous location of the Cucamonga fault, reported in 1983, Geologic Hazards Investigation generated building set-backs that would have been useless to prevent damage from occurring due to surface displacement along the active fault splays known to exist to the south. The delineated limits of the Special Studies Zone shown on the Cucamonga Peak and Devote Quadrangles were revised by the C.D.M.G. in 1995. Presumably, studies subsequent to ~979, contained the locations of known and inferred fault traces and the data were used to up-date and revise the I995, pubfication of the Cucsm©nga Peak and Devote Quadrangles and the timits of the Special Studies Zone. LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 In August, 1997, Kleinfe/der prepared a two page Site Reconnaissance and Geologic Literature /Review for the proposed D'ng Yen Mountain Temple. The short Kleinfe/der letter, referenced the 1983, investigation by Smith and publication revised the width and location of the the more recent 1987, USGS Map. The I987 Cucamonga fault zone in this area with data indicating the fault zone contained three active splays, (D. M. Morton and J. C. Matt/, USGS PP1339). These splays (A, B, and C) trend subparallel to and south of the mountain front. Splays B and C intersect west of the site. On-site, splay C occurs north of splay B along the base of the mountains with splay B extending across the southern part of the 40 acre Lot. as an uncertain and concealed trace beneath the younger fan deposits. Criteria appfied by the Division of Mines and Geology, requires fault traces shown on the Official Maps to be well defined features identifiable in the field by a trained geologist. The southern most trace of the on-site Cucamonga fault zone (Splay B) is concealed with no topographical, geomc~rphic or other reasonably suspicious surficial expression that could arguably be considered a clearly detectable trace or physical feature. GEOLOGIC SETTING The site is located in the Transverse/Ranges geomorphic province of southern California. The Transverse/Ranges are essentially east-west trending elongate mountain ranges and valleys that are geologically very complex. Structural/y, the Transverse Ranges consist of east- west trending steep-sided folds that have been ruptured along their axes on one or both flanks by gently to steeply dipping compressional faults. LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 The site lies in the southeastern portion of the province, within the Upper Santa Ana River Basin at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. This portion of the San Gabriel Mountains is underlain by hi-grade cataclastically deformed (Miocene?) metamorphic rocks with lenticular masses of relatively undeformed quartz diorite (E.J. Bortugno and T.E. Spittier, 1986). These basement rocks occur north of the site and are exposed within the northerly ascending terrain. Up-lift from ancestral movement along the frontal fault systems has produced erosion and deposition of bedrock materials creating older fan deposits. In this area, the Cucamonga fault marks the boundary between the older alluvium (Pleistocene ?, Terrace/Older Fan Deposits) and younger (Holocene) alluvial fan deposits. The area indicated for development and the territory adjacent to and surrounding the site are underlain by alluvial fan deposits assigned to the early to mid-Holocene epoch. These recent sediments consist of angular to well rounded cobbles and boulders surrounded by a matrix of medium to coarse grained sands and subangular gravels. These crudely stratified, near-source, fan deposits grade laterally and vertically into water-laid sfity sands that are dissected by gravel- filled cl~annels. Locally, aeo/ean silts with fine sands fill surficial hollows. Geoloqic Structure The Upper Santa Ana River Basin is an alluvial basin bounded on the north by the San Gabriel Mountains, on the east by the San Bernardino Mountains and the San Andreas Fault, on the south by Tertiary-Cretaceous age sediments in the northern Santa Ana Mountains and the granitic rocks of the eastern basement complex, and on the west by the Tertiary age sedimentary rocks of the Puente, Chino and San Jose Hifis. LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 The principle geologic structure that affects, influences and impacts the s#e and the local area is the on-site Cucamonga fault. This north dipping tectonic feature is well defined at or just below the surface and represents a potential hazard resulting from surface rupture along traces that are considered active. The abrupt stratigraphic breaks within the designated fault zone that either exhibit a well defined surface expression or offset Holocene sediments are defined as active traces. Primary or secondary geologic structure within the crudely stratified coarse-grained sediments and fo/iated bedrock materials that occur in the natural ascending terrain along the northern limits of the proposed development, do not appear to contain features or continuous · planes of weaknesses that lack lateral support. Fa ultin q The site is located within a currently established A/quist-Pn'olo Special Studies Zone. Therefore, active faults have been mapped adjacent to or within the limits of the site. No structures for human occupancy are permitted to be p/aced across the trace of an active fault (CDMG, SP 42). EARTH MATERIALS Artificial Fill- Af F~ough grading created artificial fills of a mappable thickness along the northern portion of the site near the base of the San Gabfie/ Mountains. These fills appear limited to construction of the/eve/building pads for the residences and a small planar area between the two dwelling structures. LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 Trench excavations within the artificial tiff placed for the planar area in the north-central portion of the site encountered approximately five feet of loose, si/ty sands with scattered gravels. These materials appear to have been generated from excavating surficial Holocene alluvium and appear to have been placed without geotechnical control. Holocene Alluvium-Qal/Slope Wash- Qsw The surficiaf native materials encountered in the exploratory trenches consisted of loose silty sands that were highly porous, compressible and represent water laid deposits and those materials transported principally by gravity. Where encountered, these recent materials had a maximum thickness of approximately four to six feet. Holocene afiuvium consist of those surficial unconsolidated sediments representing channel deposits. No slope wash material appeared within the excavations south of the fault zone indicated on the enclosed Geologic Map (Plate ~.~). Alluvial Fan Deposits- Qyf The southern two-thirds of the site are underlain by granular unconsolidated alluwal sediments. These recent materials are comprised of silty sands, sands,. sandy gravels, gravelly sands and sandy gravels with cobbles and boulders. The coarser fraction was angular to subrounded indicating the souroe or parent matefta/ was near and sediment was transported a limited distance prior to deposition. These crudely stratified deposits contain stratigraphic contacts that are locally faint due to the presence of isolated oversized cobbles and boulders within a sand and gravel matrix. The indistinct bedding features indicate deposition occurred rapidly in a high energy environment. Lenses of clean sand extended for significant distances and exhibited localized cross bedding and other features indicating deposition within channels. 9 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 Throughout the area south of the fault, confined surficial water flows created cut ancient channels and created ephemeral water courses in the Holocene fan. These former shallow streams became filled with youthful sediments when flow became suspended within the waterway. Principally, these lenticular channel deposits are characterized by a distinctive basal zone marking a stratigraphic unconformity with the underlying sediments. This basal conglomer- ate is distinguish by rounded to subrounded cobbles that lie unconformable over the fan deposits and exhibit an arcuate shape near the lateral limits of the channel. Terrace Deposits - Qt (Qoal) North of the proposed development the ascending terrain consists of o/der (Pleistocene) fan deposits or terrace materials of Quaternary age. The contact between these older fan deposits and the Holocene sediments that beneath the southern portion of the site is generally marked by the Cucamonga fault zone. These older fan or terrace deposits were notably denser than the younger fan deposits and contained minerals that have become altered by chemical weathering creating a cohesive red/brown clay matrix. The subrounded to subangular cobbles and boulders within this unit were locally disintegrated and frequently exhibited staining from oxides of iron and manganese that precipitated along fracture surfaces. The coarser fraction was surrounded by a cohesive matrix of argillaceous sands. The conspicuous absence of depositional sequences or clast sorting, yields barely discernable bedding features within the subangular cobbles and boulders, suggesting that ancient physiography, sediment transport distance and depositional environment was comparable to the conditions that eroded, trans- ported and distributed the younger fan maten'als. LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97'-425 SE!SMICi7~ Although the site is underlain by fault traces found to be active, it is also located in seismically active southern California, and is therefore subject to intense ground shaking by earthquakes generated from movement along active regional faults. Tabulated below is a list of significant regional faults, known active faults within a 60 m#e ('100 kilometer) radius of the site. Included in the table is the distance the fault lies from the site, the maximum credible earthquake event (Richter Magnitude) and the corresponding maximum peak horizontal acceleration. -Accelerations are based on the attenuation relationships of Campbet `1987. Maximum Distance Credible Fault ~p ~:~'ock /~i.) Maqnitude /.5 Casa Loma 36 7.5 Chino 17 7. 0 Clearwater 57 7. 0 Cleghorn ~ 0 6.5 Cucamonga 0 7.0 Elsinore 27 7. 5 Lytle Crk 4 7.5 Harper 58 7.0 Hellendale 36 7.5 San Jacinto 41 7.5 Lenwoc~d 49 7. 25 Lockhart 54 7. 5 Mojave ~ 6 7.0 Nwpt-lnglewd 45 7.5 Northridge 55 6.5 Off Shore Zn 48 7. 5 Old Wmn Spngs 47 7.0 Palos Verdes 53 7.0 Pinto Mtn 52 7.5 Raymond 30 7.5 San Andreas 9 8.5 San Gabriel 34 7.5 San Gorgonio ~ 8 8.0 Santa Monica 43 7.5 Santa Susana 55_ 7.0 Sierra Madre 17 7.5 Verdugo 38 7. O0 Whittier 23 7.50 Peak Maximum Site Probable Acc.(q) Maqnitude O/ 6. O 11 7.0 16 4.75 07 3.0 14 6.25 41 6.75 15 6.75 32 7.0 O5 5.75 12 6.25 10 7. O 07 6.0 07 6.0 17 6.25 09 6.5 05 4.0 08 6.0 06 5.75 06 5.5 08 6.0 19 5.5 53 8.25 12 6.25 ~9 7.0 13 6.00 07 6.5 21 6.50 11 4.50 18 6.25 Peak Site Acc.(q) .03 .08 .04 .004 .37 .25 .02 O5 O4 O3 03 O5 O3 O3 02 03 05 48 .05 .05 .05 .'12 .02 .08 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 Based on our know/edge of the known regional active faults and their seismic character, the above tabulation indicates that the closest major fault, the Cucamonga fault, is capable of generating a maximum credible horizontal seismic acceleration at the site of O. 41g and a maximum probable site acceleration of 0.37g. However, the San Andreas fault, located approximately 9 miles from the site, is capable of generating a maximum credible horizontal seismic acceleration of 0.53g from a maximum credible earthquake event having a magnitude of 8.50. Generally, predicted earthquakes generated from the San Andreas fault are considered the maximum probable event and are treated as the functional-basis earthquake. F~esearch performed by Dr. Kerry Seih on the recurrence interval of great earthquakes generated in the central portion of the San Andreas fault indicates that maximum magnitude events occur with a predictable frequency. This frequency averages 145 years between major events. The last great earthquake on the central San Andreas fault occurred in 1857. It is probable that not aft active or potentially active faults in the region have been identified. In addition, the seismicity envelope for many of the smaller and less notable faults is not sufficiently developed for a reliable analysis of the maximum credible and probable Richter magnitudes assignable to these faults and the consequent levels of ground shaking that might occur at the site. Air Photo Ana!vses To detect features possibly indicative of fault related topography, stereoscopic photographic images were examined at the San Bernardino County Flood Control District. Flights valued to uncover lineaments of geologic consequence and reveal the possible 12 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 occurrence of a co-seismic response to Southern California's historic tectonism and crustal movement were reviewed. The aerial imagery was studied using a pocket stereoscope to distinguish surficial lineaments marked by contrasts in either vegetation, soil,' surficial morphology, or other features indicative of faulting. Examination of stereographic aerial photographs that provided complete coverage of the site and adjacent terrain, did not unveil any unusual lineaments, off-set drainage courses or other geomorphic features used to indirectly identify a physical feature as a possible fault. Features identified in the photographic images as possibly having a fault origin appeared substantially similar to those fault segments identified on current fault maps that synthesize all other geologic information. Ground Water Ground water or moist soil was not encountered within the trenches. Regional ground water levels are indicated to be approximately 500 feet beneath the ground surface (CDMG, SR 1 ~3). However, free moisture appeared along the lowest stratigraphic unit in Trench 1 south of the fau7t zone approximately one week after precipitation from a tropical storm soaked the area. This water bearing sand unit, appeared to transmit the recent meteoric water that infiltrated into the subsurface. However, no standing water was created in the trench bottom. The migration of the subsurface water toward the area of low pressure created by the trench excavation appeared to slightly exceed that quantity dissipated by subaerial evaporation. ~3 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE - JOB NO: 97-425 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The proposed ling Yen Mountain Temple//es within a State established Alquist-Prio/o, Special Studies Zone. The engineering geologic invest/gat/on presented herein discovered active fault traces within the State established Special Studies Zone for the Cucamonga fault. The active traces were identified as lineaments dipping 30 to 90 degrees within a zone of highly sheared materials discovered near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Active faut traces were distinguished from inert shear surfaces by documenting those conspiCUOUS features noticed to propagate to the ground surface and cause stratigraphic displacements and off-set recent sudicial deposits. All active fault traces discovered were accurately located in the field by surveyors provided by A/lard Engineering. Survey data was then plotted on the 100 scale Site Plan prepared for the Conditional Use Permit by project civil engineer. These active fault traces impact the proposed construction of the Ling Yen Mountain Temple by prohibiting structures for human occupancy to be built on or near the discovered locations. The potent/a/hazard to the proposed land use, from active faulting at this site may be reduced to an acceptable level by controlling building locations and proscribe a minimum set- back distance of 75 feet south of the surveyed location of the active traces. This set-back zone, delineated on the enclosed Geologic Map, includes a "five degree factor of safety" established by generating a five degree arc d/verging from a point centered at the surveyed location extending along the projected strike. The technique modifies the width of the 75 foot set-back and conservatively increases the distance between the fault trace and building locations through separation along the diverging projection. 14 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 Landsfidinq No landslides were noted during our field investigation that would affect the site. Additionally, regional landsfide maps of the San Gabriel Mountains do not indicate the presence of a major landslide either on or near the site. Furthermore, geomorphic features suggestive of either recent or ancient mass wasting were not detected in the aerial photographs. Differen tial Settlemen t The earth materials that underfie the site are geologically divided to reflect the distinctively different engineering properties of the regional sediments. Specifically, the denser, o/der, indurated alluvial fan deposits that underlie the northern one-third of the site differ substantially from the younger, unconsolidated fan deposits that cover the southern two-thirds of the site. Recommendations contained in this engineering geologic report include a structural set-back from the surveyed active fault traces. The Site Plan for the Conditional Use Permit indicates structures and improvements are to be constructed within the southern two-thirds of the site, which is entirely underlain by the younger unconsolidated fan deposits. The Holocene alluvial fan deposits that will underlie and support the proposed structures are considered to be vertically continuous, with uniform consolidation characteristics. Significant variations in either material type or geologic composition do not appear to be present in the shallow subsurface. At depth, the denser, older fan deposits conformably underlie and uniformly support the surficial fan deposits. Therefore, the potential for dynamic seismic loading to be reflected as damage induced by differential foundation settlement is consMeted very low. /¥/ LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 Liquefaction L~'quefaction of a saturated, cohesion/ess soil causes a temporary transformation of the soil to a fluid mass, resulting in a loss of foundation support. The susceptibility of a soft to undergo liquefaction is dependent upon five criteria. These criteria are: 1) The relative soft density, 2) presence of and proximity to ground water, 3) critical grain size distribution, 4) intensity and duration of ground shaking, and 5) confinement of the saturated zone to inhibit drainage and promote the development of high pore water pressures during a seismic event. Given that the proposed building area is under/ain by Holocene alluvial deposits representing soils with relatively low to moderate soil densities and the proximity of the site to known active fault systems exposes the area to intense ground shaking, the criteria controlling the relative susceptibility to seismically induced liquefaction are the presence and proximity to ground water and sediments containing a critical grain size distribution. No ground water was encountered in the exploratory trench excavations. Research of published ground water/eveIs in the vicinity of the site indicate that ground water is and has been greater than 50 feet in depth. Generally, if ground water levels are deeper than 50 feet, sur'ficial deformation due to liquefaction will be minimal. However, fully saturated sediments within 15 feet of the surface were observed in the lowest unit exposed in Trench 1. This free moisture appeared to occur as a result of a tropical storm that soaked the area approximately one week earlier. Certain zones within the underlying Holocene sediments may contain materials having a critical grain size distribution similar to sediments that have undergone seismically induced fiquefacfion at other sites. Consequently, the potential for strong seismic shaking sufficient to induce liquefaction appears to present a potent/a/seismic hazard within select granular fan deposits when migrating subsurface water saturates these maten'a/s. The liquefaction potent/a/of these select water-beating sediments should be quantita- tivel,~ evaluated to ascertain whether geotechnical measures are required to mitigate this potent/a/seismic hazard. SUMMARY LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 The site lies within an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone estabfished by the State of Cafifornia and recognized by the County of San Bernardino. Special Studies Zones delineate areas presumed to contain traces of active faults. The geologic investigation outlined supra, was conducted to resolve whether active buildings intended for human occupancy. traces of the Cucamonga fault affect the locations of The methods described in this engineering geologic investigation incorporate procedures personally developed during prior studies within the _Cucamonga fault zone, combined with the standards out//ned in C.D.M.G. Special Publication 42. The integrated techniques aftowed interpretation of the near-surface topographic expressions to correlate with typical subsurface profiles and specific stratigraphic separations found at other locations along the tectonically active frontal mountain range. This interpretative data was central to discover the presence and locations of active on-site faulting in order to provide recommendations to mitigate hazards known to emanate from fault movement. The structures proposed for human occupancy can be made reasonably safe from damage caused by surficia/ ground displacement due to movement along active fault traces. The recommended building setback, shown as a zone having a width of 75 feet and is intended to provide a distance sufficient to preclude potential damage from movement of the on-site Cucamonga fault. Subsurface water discovered within the lowest sand unit in Trench 1, following a brief soaking of the area by a tropical storm, isolated or perched ground water is likely to be much shallower than the depth reported in regional ground water surveys. Consequently, geologic hazards associated with seismically induced liquefaction and lateral spread need to be fully evaluated by the project g- eotechnical engineer. Determining the susceptibility of the ground to receive damage from seismically induced liquefaction and the related hazard of lateral spread, should be geotechnically resolved according to the methods, formulas and procedures described in C.D.M.G., Special Paper 117 and the technical references used to produce that publication. ~7 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE JOB NO: 97-425 CLOSURE The findings and recommendations presented in this report comply with generally accepted engineering geologic principles common to other practitioners, in good standing, within the same profession, practicing in the same area under similar circumstances. The purpose of the geologic investigation was to demonstrate that the proposed Ling Yen Mountain Temple development will not be adversely impacted by ground rupture due to active faulting along the on-site Cucamonga fault. This engineering geologic report has been prepared for the sole use of Mr. Richard Hu, P.E., and Mr. Gary Dou, to be used as part of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Ling Yen Mountain Temple, as indicated on the plan prepared by Allard Engineering, dated July 7, 1997. Any other parties are expressly forbidden to either use or interpret the information presented without the written consent of the undersigned. All claims are fraudulent, that allege performance is an intended or incidental benefit designed to run to a third party. No other warranties neither express nor implied are hereby made, understood or created as part of the contract for these services. Should any questions arise, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Respectfully Submitted, ~_.~~. ..-~~ Kel * Registered Geologist ?~'~.9_,c""-E~v~o_~/~// Engineering Geologist RG #6487 (exp. 8131/98) .... CEG #1291 (exp. 3/31/99) '-' - XC: (4) Addressee ENCLOSURES: Geologic Map .......................Plate 1. ~ Geologic Index Map .............. Plate ~. 2 Trench Logs ...........................Plates 2. %2.6 & 3.0 California Fault map ...............P/ate FM Earthquake Comparison ........ Plate QC Peak Acceleration ..................Plates PA 1-PA 2 References .............................P/ate R 18 FROA4: Store of Col/lorn/o, Alqu/$t--Priolo Special Stud/es Zone~ Cucomongo Peok ond Devote Ouodrcngles C.D.M.G., Revised 1/1/95 KA UP ASSOCIATES GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANTS ~,,.~ 11/'..5/97 .,,v K.L.K. ~,,~ 1" = 1000' j_,. 97-425 PLATE 1.2/z/-6' 1.¥6 .. 151 /° / / / Attachment ~F~' LLN G Y-EN M 0 LrN-r.~LN TF_M'P LE BIOLOGIC_A.L ASSESSMENT REPORT 19, 199d Prefiare~l for: Zing Yet2 Temple, Inc. C/o Gary Dou 15538 E. Gale Avenue tfader~a He~'ghts, Califorr=ia .91745 (818) 90S-83A2 Prefiare~t Z.5.4 Awsocqatex, 3403 10zh Street, Suite 520 River~'de, Cahforr2ia 92501 (909) 78i-931o L~.4 Project #ZY?630 ZS'A A~oc/~t~, £~c, TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ............................. METHODS ............................................. ' ......... 4 4 LITERATURE tLEVI EW .... FIELD SURVEY .............................. ' ............... 4 RESULTS ....................................................... 4 SITE CONDITIONS ......................................... 5 SOILS .................................................... 5 VEGETATION AND FLORA ................................... 7 WILDLIFE HABITAT AND FAUNA .............................. 8 SENSITIVE RESOURCES ...................... 12 PROJECT INfPACTS .............................................. EFFECTS ON BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES IN GENER)d- ........... 12 12 IMPACTS TO SENSITIVE SPECIES ............................ 14 EDGE EFFECTS ........................................... MITIGATION MTz. ASURES ......... ~ .............................. 15 BIOLOGICKL RESOURCES IN ENERAL ....................... 15 EDGE EFFECTS ........................................... 15 REFERENCES ................................................... APPENDICES A - PLANT SPECIES B - WILDLIFE SPECIES 16 LIST OF FIGURES 2 1 o Regional Location ................................... 3 2 - Site Location Map ........................... 6 3 - Biological Resources Map .................................... LIST OF TABLE A- Sensitive Species ........................................... 8 1 ldl 9,9 6 (P,:',LYT6 3 0',I-D4 G_YEN .TO C) ........ --7: /,_55 LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT INTRODUCTION LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) was contracted by Ling Yen Mountain Temple, Inc. to prepare a biological assessment for the proposed temple project. This report presents the results of the assessment and is intended to' provide technical information for project review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State and federal Endangered Species Acts, and other pertinent regu- lations. LSA personnel who contr-/buted to the preparation of this assessment were as follows: · Jack Easton, Project Manager, Biologist · Michael Patten, Biologist · Jennifer 5chuk, Graphics Designer · Elsa Brewer, Word Processing. PROJECT LOCA. TION AND DESCRIPTION The site of the proposed project is siamted in southwestern San Bernardino Count), at the base of the coastal slope of the San Gabriel Mountains. Following the gem graphic s)'stem 0fTheJepson Manual (Hickman, 1993), the site is at the boundary between the Transverse Ranges (San Gabriel Distr/ct) and the South Coast subre- gions of the Southwestern Calkfomia Region of the C. alkfomi~ F]odstic Provi. nce. The northeHy half of the site is with/n the steep, rugged foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains v,'h.ile the southeHy haft Ls on a moderately sloping alluvial fan at the base of the foothills. Elevations on the site range from about 1,750 to 2,150 feet above sea level. The site is about 2 miJes north of the Interstate 15/Cherry Avenue Interchange and is Ioc~ted at the northeast comer of the intersection of V7ardman Bullock Road and Decliff Drive (Figure 1). The site encompasses about 40 acres occupying the west-V2 of the east-I/2 of the southwest-I/4 of Section 15, Range 6 West, Township 1 North, SBM (Figure 2). Crossing the southern 7-*- acres of the site are two power transm/ssion lines within a Los Angeles Department of'Water and Power ('LMDWP) right-<)f-x~-ay. The transmis- sion lines extend off site to the east and west. A drainage easement traverses the southwesterly portion of the site including a port/on of the LMDWP fight-of-way. There are two ex. isting houses on the site, both centrally located north to south and simamd near the east and west boundaries, respectively. The proposed project consists of the construct'ion of a church temple, and associ- ated facilities including dormitories, couro-ard, offices, and parking areas. The proposed construction will be limited primarily to the alluvial fan area between the northerly boundar7 of the L~dDWP r/ght--of-way and the toe of the footh/J. Is. Los Angeles County Angeles National Forest San Bernardino National Forest ./ Riverside County S~Orange 11/13/96(LYT630) N' Scalc in Miles LSA -- 0 Figure 1 Regional Location /.77 Project Site i . : : (:/:. , - .... ~ ~ _ / ] ' ~aa ~ ~ ~ ~ I ] ~-~ ~ ~'~lj 1 ... ~ . ~ ' , ... ~, / ...... ~ ~: ~ /// ~-,.~ ~ ~ , ~,. , / , ~ : :~.~ '/// ' ~ ' Base Map Sourcx:: USG$ Maps: Cucamonga Pc.M<, and Dcvorc Quad,'~ngl:s, 1988. 11 ll 3/95(LYTfi30) LSA o-- 1,003' 2,000' Figure 2 Ling Yen Mountain Temple. ,.-, Site Location Map/~ LgAA_~sociates, METHODS The following sources were reviewed to assess site conditions and identify sensitive biological elements ksaown from the site vicinity: · California Native Plant Society's Electronic Inventory of Rare and En- dangered Vascular Plants of California; Cucamonga Peak and Devote quadrangles (Skinner and Pavlik, eds., 1994). · California Natural Diversity Data Base; Cucamonga Peak and Devote quadrangles (California Department of Fish and Game, 1996). · Soil Survey of San Bernardino County Southwestern Part, California (Soil Conservation Service, 1980). FIELD SURVEY Field sur~'eys were conducted on November 11, 1996 by Jack Easton and on November 1, 6, and 14, 1996 by Michael Patten. A combination of two survey methods was used: general surveys by meandering transects and focused surveys for the California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica). A total of 12 person-hours were spent conducting the surveys. Field observations were aided by the use of binoculars. Vegetation was mapped using a 1"=100' scale base map of the site. All plant and animal species observed or otherwise de- tected were noted; a complete species list is attached as Appendix A for plant species and Appendix B for animal species. The general s~rveys were conducted to map vegetation, inventory plant and animal species, and assess habitat suitability for sensitive elements. Focused surveys for the California gnatcatcher were conducted in the coastal sage scrub on the northerly portion of the site. Surveys were initiated about 7:00 a.m. and completed by 10:00 a.m. Surveys for the California Gnatcatcher followed the protocol recommended by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. RESULTS SITE CONDITIONS The southerly half of the subject property (the portion of the site on the allu- vial fan) has been disturbed by past and current land uses that have reduced the biological values of the this portion of the site. Virtually no native vegeta- tion remains on this portion of the site. Disturbances include past agricultural operations, construction of the t~'o existing transmission lines, the presence of two occupied residences, construction of flood control structures immediately south of the site, and ongoing weed abatement practices. 4 l 1/19~96(R:~YT630.xB IO.RE p T. LYT) --- The hilly, norrherly half of the subject property is relatively undisturbed and supports native vegetation. The only disturbances to biologicaI values consist of a single dL~t roadway, a small water tank, and activities associated with the v;vo occupied residences. The site is traversed by two major drainage courses, Morse Canyon in the northeast corner and a small, unnamed streambed near the southwest corner. Both drainage courses are USGS-designated intermittent blueline streams and are tributary to a flood control basin south of Summit Avenue which, Ln turn, drains to East Eftwanda Creek. A small swale drains the central portion of the site joining with the unnamed blueline stream near the southwest comer of the propert-y. Adjacent foothill areas and some portions of the alluvial fan Ln nearby areas support /~<~.astal sage scrub. Other nearby areas of the alluvial fan are occupied by non-native annual grassland and ruderal species. Rural residential uses are present on scattered par~cels in the surrounding area. Residential developments have been constructed on lands to the south and southeast in the vicinity of Summit Avenue. S OII~ The Soil Survey (Soil Conser~'ation Service, 1980) identLqes four soft D~pes as present on the site: Cieneba-Rock outcrop complex: s~eep complex occupying upland areas on slopes of 30 to 50 percent; soils are a mix of Cieneba sandy loam and granitic rock outcrops; rock outcrops are generally along ridgetops and on =orth-facing slopes. Ramona sandy loam: well-drained, strongly sloping soils found on fans and terraces in granitic alluvium. Soboba stony loamy sand: excessively drained soils formed on granitic alluvium; nearly level to moderately sloping soil on long broad alluvial fans, gravelly surface layer and upper horizons. Tujunga gravelly loam: excessively drained soil formed on alluvial fans in granitic alluvium; level to moderately sloping soil on long broad alluvial fans, gravelly surface layer and upper ho~4zons. VE G. ETA T2' O N AND .FZ 0 t?.A TEe project site supports three types of vegetation: ruderaL/disrurbed, and sycamore woodland (Figure 3). coastal sage scrub, 11z19,O 6 CR:'4.YT630',.B IO-KE ? T. L2T) l 1 / 13/c)6(LYT630) LSA -- O' 150' 300' Figure 3 Ling Yen Mountain Temple Biological Resources Map /&/ Coastal s~ge scrub occurs throughout the northern half of the propert2· (i.e., on the hillMopes and ridges in the foothill area). This vegetation on site is dominated by California buck-wheat (£riogonum fas~c-ulatur~), CaIifomia sagebrush (.4o-temisia caltforv~,ica), Deer-weed (Lotus scoparius), and whSte sage (Salz'ia a.oiarza). Understory is largely open '~'ith patches of non-native grass species, especially red brome (Eromus rrzadriter~sis). The ruderal/disturbed habitat occurs throughout the southern portion of the site, basically from the existing residences to the southern property boundary. This "vegetation" u'pe is actually a catch-all name for disturbed habitats throughout this area. Because the southern portion of the project site has been recently (and probably regularly) cleared of vegetation, presumably for weed- abatement or fire-safety purposes, Iiale native vegetation exists. Tn'us, this area supports species that are tolerant of disturbance and recoloni. ze quicldy after a disturbante'. Native and non-native weed species such as telegraph ~x'eed (Heterorheca grar~f~qora), California croton (Croton cahforv~icus), red-stem filaree (Zrodium ~'cutari'um), and various grasses (e.g., At,er'~a sp., Bromus sp., etc.) occur in this vegetation p,,'pe. There are also t~'o windrow's of large euca- lyptus trees (Zuca135otus camaduler~'s) on the southerly portion of the site. Various ornamental plantings are present around the vwo residences with many large eucaI)'prus trees surrounding the residence nearest the easterly boundary. Sycamore woodland occupies the drainage courses on th~ northeast and south~x'est corners of the site. A 'well developed stand of this community is present in the noaheast corner of the site. In the southwest portion of the site, this community is limited to t-wo small patches consisting of a few trees. A small patch of this community is also present in the north~,'est porxion of the site ~,'ithin the headwaters of the small s~'ale that drains the central portion of the site. This .community is _dominated by California sycamore (?Iatanux racemosa) with and understory that includes mulefat (Baccharis salfcqfolla) and shrub species from the surrounding coastal sage scrub community. See AppendLx A for a complete list of all plant species observed. WILDLrF, E tfA~ ITA T AND FA DTCA The nonherly portion of the site provides high value habitat for a ','aNeW of wildlife species. The vast majority of wildlife species detected on the site was found in this area. The high value of the northerly portion of the site as x~'ildlife habitat can be attributed to the relatively undisturbed condition of the native vegetation and the contiguity, ~x, ith exqensive adjoining areas of undisturbed habitat. This portion of the site provides habitat for a full range of wildlife species including '~'ide ranging species such as coyote (Canis lairaras) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). The primary habit_at value of the southerly portion of the site is as habirnt for various raptor ('bird of prey) species. The eucalyptus trees provide perching and 'roosting sites and the cleared areas of the site and surrounding lands provide ample foraging opporxunities. The virtual lack of native vegetation on 1Lq 9,96CR 3&YT630',B iO-RE ? T.L'~T) - 7 L.K4 A. ssociates, ~rnc· the southerly portion of the site limits its value as habitat for most other wild- life species. See Appendix B for a complete list of all animal species detected. SENSITIVE RESO Ut~ CES Sensitive species are those plants and animals occurring or potentially occur- ring on the project site that are endangered or rare, as those terms are used by CEQA and its Guidelines, or are of current local, regional or State concern. Plant communities are considered to be sensitive biological resources based on 1) federal, State or local laws regulating their development, 2) limited distribu- tions, and/or 3) the habitat requirements of sensitive plants or animals occur- ring on the site· Legal protection for sensitive species varies widely, from the reli~tively compre- hensive protection extended to listed threatened/endangered species to no legal starus at present. The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), U.S. Fish and W'tldlife Sen'ice (-USFWS), local agencies, and special interest groups such as the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) publish watch lists of declining species; these lists often describe the general nature and perceived severity of the decline. In addition, recently published findings and preliminary results of ongoing research provide a basis for consideration of species that are candidates for State and/or federal listing. Finally, species that are clearly not rare or threatened statewide or regionally, but whose local populations are sparse, rapidly dwindling or otherwise unstable, may be considered to be of "local interest." Table A provides a summary _of information regarding the species identified from literature ~ources as occurring in the project vicinity. Table A - Sensitive Species SPECIES HABITAT AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVI'I-Y STATUS OCCURRENCE pEPSOD DESIGNATION PROBABILITY P L~'qTS Plua~mer's mariposa Dry, rocky places, often in brush, May -July US: ND High: suitable habitat is · CA: C2 present on site, kno~-n lily below 5000 feet elevation. Usually CNPS: List lB from many locations in on g~anitic soils. Found in grass- the surrounding area; Calochortus land, chaparral, coastal sage likely present in the plurnrr~ra.o scrub, yellow pine forest. Santa area of coastal sage Monica Mrs to San Jacinto Mrs. scrub. Riverside, San Bernardino, L~s Angeles and Ventura Cos. Sandy openings in coastal sage scrub and chaparral, 900 to 3,500 feet elevation; east Los Angeles County to San Gorgonio Pass and west Riverside County. patry's splneflower April -June US: ND CA: ND CNPS: List 3 Chor~anthe parryi vat. parwyt Moderate: suitable habitat is present on site, known from many locations in surround- ing area, may be pres- ent in tb, e area of coastal sage scrub. · . 11/-19/,) 6 (~R :',.LYT630x.B 10-RE?T.LYT) SPECIES H.M~ITAT :k.ND DISTR.I BUTION Peltsoh's spring beauty var. peirso nii Slender-horned spineflower Dodecahen*a Santa .4.no River wool- ly star £n'axtr-am der. x~folium Pious daisy bisan. ctus Califo r-~a m u.bJy ca~fo~io~ PEPdO D jewel-flower This subspecies kno~.'n only from San Bemardino County in subal- pine and upper moatone conifer- ous forest of the San Gabriel 3~ounLains; g'~vel!y soils or scTee. Found on terraces consisting of April - sandy and gravelly soils on allu- June vial fans and old floodplains; 500 to 2,000 feet elevation. Los An- geles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. P'~rennial sub-shr~0b found in allu- vial fan sage sc'~b and coastal sage~,~i7o. b habitats on alluvial deposi~ of riverbed6; along the Santa Ana River, San Bernardino County.. Chaparnl and lower coniferous for=st of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains; this sub- species known only from Los An- geles and San Bernardino coun- ties; open dry slopes and washes; 1,000 to 4,500 feet elevation. Upper moatone and subalpine coniferous forest of the San Ga- brieI mountains; 7,000 to %000 feet elevation Meadow% and streams of montane July - coniferous fores=; Transverse and August Peninsular ~nges of southern- California; also kno~.'n from zona; 4,OO0 to 7,500 feet eleva- tion Streambanks, canyons, and other moist sites in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, coniferous forest, and roeodor.5; 500 to 6,000 feet eleva- tion; San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto mountains San Diego horned P_b r'y~o so ma coronalurn Chaparral and lower moatone coniferous forest; 3,500 to 7,500 feet elevation; Tran~'erse and Peninsular ranges of southern California; possibly in Baja Cali- fornia Wide variety of habitats including coastal sage .scrub, grassland, parian woodland; u'picalty on or - near loose sandy soils; coastal and inland areas from Ventura County to Baja California. l bq 9/96GR:~¥T630'~IO-P.E PT.LYF) May -June Year round May - September Year-round Jub/- September May -June April - October STATUS DESIGNATION US: ND [USFS?] CA: ND CNPS: List lB US: END CA: END CNPS: list lB US: END CA: END CNPS: List lB US: ND C.~.: ND CNPS: List lB US: ND CA: ND CNPS: List lB US: ND CA: ND CNPS: List lB US: ND C.5: ND CNPS: List lB' US:ND CA: ND CNPS: List lB US: ND C~&: CSC OCCU~CE PRO B.kB I I_I'TY .,Lbsent: suitable habitat is not present, site is below kno~'n elevation range of species. .fibsent: habitat on sire is unsuitable (lack of terraces and old floodplains adjacent to exiting dr=inage could, es) .fibsent: not detected during field su,wey~, habitat not suitable (lack of riverbed areas). Low: suitable habitat may be present in the area of coastal sage scrub. .fibsent: suitruble habitat is not present, site is below known elevation range of species .fibsent: suitable habitat is not present, site is below.' kno~,.'n elevation range of species Low: suitable habitat may be present along Morse Canyon in north- east corner of site; re- mainder of site mar- ginal to unsuitable. .&bse~at: suitable habitat is not present, site is below known elevation range of specie= High: reported from numerous ]o<:=tions in surrounding area, suit- able habitat is present on site. 9 SPECIES BIRDS Northern harrier Circus cyarmus ILM3ITAT AND DISTRIBUTION Grassland and marshy habitats in Southern California. Uncom- monly in open desert and brushlands. Cooper's hawk Accip iter coopera' Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos C aJS.fo r'nl a gnatcatcher Folioptila californica cahfornica ACT rVI TY PERIOD Year round Woodland and semi-open habi- Year tats, riparian groves and moun- round; rain canyons. Uncommon pertoo- predomi- neat resident in coastal, moun- nant in tains, and deserts of Sourhero summer California. Transients fairly com- mon on coast in fall. MXMMALS California Mastiff Bat Eumops perotis cahfornicus San Diego black- tolled jackrabbit Lapus californicus bonr~ett il Sam Bernardino M errlam's kangaroo rat Dipodorrrys rngrrqaml Los Amgeles pocket - perogr~thus Ionglmambris bmvi~s Grasslands, brushlands, deserts, oak savannas, open coniferous forests and montane vaile.g. Nest- ing primarily in rugged mountain- ous countfT. · Uncommon resident in Southern California. Coastal sage scrub; occurs only cismon~ne southwestern Califor- nia and Baja California in low-ly- ing foothills and valle55. From north-central California south to northern Baja California, east across the southwestern U.S. and nor~hv.~stern Mexico to ~ Texas and Coohullo. In California, most records are from rocky. areas at low elevations where roosting occurs primarily in crevices. Various habitats including desert scrub areas, early stages of open forest and chaparral. Most com- mon in relatively open habitats. Restricted to the cismontane areas of Southern California, from the coast to the Santa Monica, San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and Santa Rosa mountain ranges. Early successional stages of allu- vial fan sage scrub; active drain- age channels and braided river- beds characterized by fluvial scouring and deposition. prefers sandy soil for burrowing, but has been found on gravel washes and stony soils. Found in coastal scrub. Los Angeles, River- side, and San Bernardino coun- ties. 11/19/9 6(R:kLX~T6 3 0',B IO-RE PT.LYI) Year round diurnal Year round Year round Year round late spring to early fall. STATUS DESIGNATION US: ND CA: CSC US: ND CA: CSC US: ND CA: FP US: THR CA: CSC US: ND CA: CSC US: ND CA: CSC US: C CA: CSC US: ND CA: CSC OCCURIGEN CE p RO B.~BI LITY Occurs: (foraging) ob- served for-aging on site and on surrounding lands; not expected to nest on site. Occurs: observed for- aging on site and on sun-~unding lands; suit- able nesting habitat , present in sycamore woodland near north- east corner of site. Occurs: (forging) ob- served foraging on site and on surrounding lands; no suitable nest- ing habitat present. Absent: apparently suitable habitat present in coastal sage scrub; not detected during focused survey for spe- cies. Low: reported fr'om surrounding region; may' roost in low num- bers in eucalyptus trees on site. Occua"s: observed on site. Absent: habitat on site is unsuitable (lack of alluvial fan sage scrub and fluvial scouring / deposition). Moderate: habitat on site appears suitable, site is within known range of species. Legend - Table A US: Federal CtassLf~catlons END Taxa listed as Endangered. 'I-HR Taxa listed as ~nreatened. Prop END Taxa proposed to be listed as Endangered. Prop THR T'axa proposed to be listed as Threatened. Note: C ND The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USF-W'S) has recently revised its classhrica- lions of candidate taxa (species, subspecies, and other taxonomic desigrm- tion_s), species formerly designated as "Category I Candidate for listing" are no~.known simply as "Candidate." The former designation of "Category 2 Candidate for listing" has been discontinued, the USFW'S will continue to assess the need for'protection of these taxa and may, in the ~ture, design. ate such taxa as Candidates. Candidate for listing. Refers to Laxa for which the USF'WS has sufficient ird'or- marion to support a proposal to list as Endangered or Threatened, issuance of the proposal(s) is anticipated but, precluded at this time. Not designated as a sensitive species CL-M State ClassilSc:ations END Taxa State-listed as Endangered. THR Taxa SLate-listed as Threatened. C E State candidate (Endangered). C T State candidate (-T'hreatened). CSC Cali/ornia Species of Special Concern. Refers to taxa with populations declin- ing seriously or that are otherx,,'ise highly vulnerable to human developments. SA Special Animal. Refers to taxa of concern to the Natural Diversity Dam Base regardless of their legal or protection sLatus. Not designated as a sensitive species. CN'PS: Californla Nat/re Plant Society Classifications List of plant~ considered by CI'~TS to be rare or endangered in California and elsewhere. 2 List of plants considered by CN-PS to be r~re, threatened or endangered in Cali- fornia, but which are more common elsewhere. 3 Review list of plants suggested by CN'PS for consideration as endangered but about which more information is needed. 4 Watch list of plants of limited distribution, 'whose status should be monitored. 1Lq9,O6CPcx,LYT630,,BiO.REPT. LYT)- _ ................ -__-----. :- · 11 PROJECT IMPACTS EFIv~?CTS ON BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES IN GF_NE_P~LL ~Ln area encompassing about 16 acres will be graded for project construction. The area to be disturbed consists primarily of ruderal/disturbed land, a small area (less than one-quarter acre) of coastal sage scrub will be removed as will the two eucalyptus windrows and some of the eucalyptus trees around the existing residence near the easterly property boundary. The northerly portion of the site, which contains the highest quality habitat areas will be retained in ils existing natural condition. The effects of the project on biological resources in general (sensitive and non- sensitive resources) would consist primarily of direct impacts to plants and wildlife associated with grading and other construction activities. In addition, the project may result in some indirect effects associated with human activities adjacent to undeveloped natural lands. Grading Impacts to Wildlife Habitat/Reductions in Wildlife Numbers The smaller, less mobile rodent and reptile species would experience a direct reduction in population numbers as a result of destruction during clearing and project grading. More mobile small mammals (e.g., rabbits), larger mammals (e.g., coyote), and birds would be displaced and would attempt to Find habitat elsewhere within the region. To the extent that adjacent areas are not already at their carrying capacity for the displaced species, some individuals would possibly be able to utilize these areas. However, this is not usually the case and the increased competition for habitat, food, and water in surrounding areas would lead to ~ reduction in the total number of animals present within the region roughly equal to the number of animals inhabiting the impacted area. These direct impacts are not considered significant on a project level, but represent a relatively small contribution to the cumulative effects of past and ongoing development of wildlife habitat in the project vicinity and Southern California. IMPACTS TO SENSITIV~ SPECIES The sensitive species identified as occurring or potentially occurring on the project site would be impacted by the proposed project through a loss of individuals from the site and/or a loss of suitable habitat. None of the sensitive species occurring or potentially occurring on the site are listed as Threatened or Endangered. The following species were identified (Table A) as occurring on site or as having a moderate or high potential to occur on the site: Plummer's Mariposa lily Parry's spineflower 11 fl 9f) ~5 CR:LL-f-r630xtt IO.RE PT. LYT) ...._ ......~ - 12 7 San Diego horned ]i:2rd Northern harder Cooper's hawk Go]den eagIe San Diego bIackq2iled jackrabbit Los Angeles pocket mouse. These species are of limited distribution in Southern California, and ongoing development in the region is further reducing their range and numbers. The highest quality habitat for many of these species is located on the northerly portion of the site and will be retained in its existing natural condition. The project's impacts to these species and their required habitat represents a rela- tively S'fnall contribution to this cumulative effect. These impacts are not con- sidered to be significant. Further discussion on the potential impacts to raptor species fo~Dws. Other sensitive species, as identified in Table A, that may occfir on the site are as follows: · California muhly · California mastiff bar · Pious dais)'. The pious daisy may be present within the area of coastal sage scrub. This portion of the site will be retained in its existing natural condition. Areas of habitat within the site are either marginal or unsuitable for these species. .Kithough, a few California muhly plants might be present within the Morse Canyon area, tb. is portion of the sire wLil nor be disturbed by the proposed project. The California mastiff bar may use the site for for-aging purposes and may roost, in low numbers, in the eucalyptus trees on site. Potential impacts, if any, to these three species would be minimal and are not considered to be significant. Raptors Project construction will result in the loss of about 16 acres of raptor foraging habitat and the removal of eucalyptus trees that provide perching and roosting sires for various birds of prey. Foraging ranges of the sensitive raptor species obsen'ed on sit~ (Cooper's hawk, northern harrier, and golden eagIe) van' widely depending on local habitat conditions. Home ranges reported by Zeiner et al. (1990) for the three species are as follows: Cooper's hawk Northern harder Golden eagle 45 to 1,312 acres 30 to 2,200 acres 9 to 74 square miles. The actual home range size of an individual bird will vary depending on avaLl- ability and densiU' of prey items and other factors (in areas of high quali~ foraging habitat a bird requires a smaller home range than would be needed in 171 9/9 6 (R ?,LY'F6 3 0',B10 -RE PT. LYT) ~ A$~z~ciate~, fn.c, areas of poor quality, foraging habitat). The area to be graded for project con- struction is in a disturbed condition and is of low to moderate value as raptor foraging habitat. Given the relatively small area to be graded, the project will result in an incremental loss of raptor foraging habitat and will contribute to the ongoing cumulative loss of this habitat in the surrounding area and in southern California. Due to the relatively small area that will be graded and the availability of other perching and roosting sites in the surrounding area (in- cluding trees to be retained on site), impacts of the proposed project on raptor foraging habitat are not considered to be significant. EDGE EFI~ECTS Following project implementation, a range of incidental effects, generally referred to as "edge effects," could potentially impact plants and wildlife on undeveloped lands at the project boundary. Typical edge effects resulting from human uses near natural areas may be organized under three general head- ings: (1) Human Related Disturbance, (2) Facility Lighting, and (3) Non-Native, Invasive Plant Species. Human Related Disturbance Generally, humans may be expected to disturb the wildlife in natural open space areas adjacent to any development. Impacts can include, but are not limited to, the following: Willful or accidental destruction of habitat. Disturbance of wildlife species that are not adaptable to human pres- ence (e.g., gray fox, bobcat). Alteration of behavior patterns and population levels of species that are adaptable to human presence (e.g., raccoon and coyote). Increased risk of fire. Facility Lighting Nighttime lighting associated with project facilities may affect the behavior pat- terns of nocturnal or crepuscular (active at dawn or dusk) animals in the vicin- ity. Examples of wildlife that may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of nighttime lighting include small mammals that forage only in darkness to avoid detection by predators, and owls, which are adapted to hunting in darkness. Artificial lighting may also affect roosting patterns of diurnal birds. Non-Native, Invasive plant Species Exotic and non-native plant species planted as part of landscaping could potentially invade adjacent natural open space areas and displace native species. 1 lfi9/96(R:LLYT630qBIO-REPT.LY'F) - 14 J~otentiaI Sign:flcance of £dge Effects The effects of human activities on adjaccnt natur-al areas are additive, and may reduce native plant populations and degrade wildlife breeding and foragLng actMties in these areas. Much of the land adjoining the southerly portions of the site is in a distur'bed condition due to past agricultural operations, existing roadways, t~nsmission ]ine cons:.~cction and operation, and flood control activities. Land adjoining the northerly poaion of the site are in a relatively undisturbed condition. However, these lands are steep, rugged, and relatively inaccessible. In addition, it is expected that the human activities associated with the proposed temple project will be concentrated within the southerly portion of the site and will have minimal effects on the adjacent ]ands. There- fore, the edge effects are not expected to be significant MITIGATION ME.~S URES As is described in the Project Impacts Section, project implementation is not expected to result in significant impacts to biological resources. Under CEQA, mitigation is required for project efiScts that are identified as being significant on the project level, or that other~'ise represent a contribution to cumulatively significant effects. BIOLOGICAL R_ESO L,7:?CES IN GE3,'F_$L4_L Although impacts to biological resources in general are not considered to be significant, it is recommended that project grading be designed to preser~,'e existing native habitat wherever possible. It is also recommended that, to the greatest extent feasible, project landscaping make use of plants native to the local region. EDGE E.F. FE CT.5 Mitigation for Edge Effects .&Ithough potential edge effects result{ng from the project are not considered to be significant, it is recommended that the following measures be under- Laken to minimize the potential edge effects of the proposed project: · All street, security, and landscape lighting of the project should be de- signed and installed such that it is not directed toward any natural open space areas. · ]t is recomcnended that a landscaping paleHe be developed emphasizing He use of plants native to the local region. Non-native plant species that may invade natural areas should not be used in project landscaping. 1 l~q 9,9 6CR:x,LYT630'~ IO-REPT.LYT') 15 REFERENCES American Ornithologists' Union, 1983. Checklist of North American Birds. Sixth Edition. AOU, Washington, D.C. American Ornithologists' Union, 1995. Fortieth supplement to the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds. AUK 112:819-830 Beauchamp, R.M. 1986. A flora of San Diego County. Sweetwater Press, Na- tional City, CA. California Natural Diversity Dam Base, 1996. Data Base report on threatened? endangered, rare or otherwise sensitive species and communities for the Cucamonga Peak and Devote quads. California Department of Fish and Game, 1995. Specqal Plants List. Hickman, J. C., ed. 1993. TbeJepson Manual: Higher Plants of California. University of California Press. 1400 pp. Holland, R. F., 1986. Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California. The Resources Agency, Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, California. 156 pp. Laudenslayer, W.F., Jr., W.E. Grenfell, Jr., and D.C. Zeiner. 1991. A Check-list of the Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals of California. Califor- nia Fish and Game 77:109-141. Skinner, M.W..~nd Pavlik, B.M, 1994. lnuentory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California. California Native Plant Society, Spec. Pub. No. 1 (5th edition), Berkeley, California. 338 pp. Soil Conservation Service, 1980. Soil Surt,ey of San Bernardino County, Southwestern Part, California. USDA, Washington D.C. The Wildlife Society, Southern California Chapter, 1993. Biology and Man- agement of Rodents in Southern California. Rodent Biology Work- shop, June, 1993. Zeiner, D.C., W.F. Laudenslayer, Jr., K.E. Mayer, M. White. 1990. California's Wildlife. California Department of Fish and Game. Sacramento, CA. 11719/9 6 CR:'4-YI'63 0'd31o .REPZF.LYT) 16 .iPPENDIX A- PLANT SPECIES 5P£CIES LfXT The following list includes all plant and animal species detected on the Ling Yen Mountain Tem?le project site during field sur-veys conducted by LSA. Ornamen~aI plant species clearly ?lanted on site are excluded from This list. For plants, taxonomy and nomenclature follows Hickman'(1993), with many common names t~ken from Beauchamp (21986). Taxonomy and nomenclature for all vertebrate species in this list follows Laudenslayer et al. (1991), as up- dated, for birds, by the .~-nerican Ornithologists' Union (2995). An asterisk indicates that a species is not native to California. FEILN' S P~e_rlda cea e ]Ferns Pellaea a. ndrorned:foh'a Coffee Fern DICOT FLO'WERLNG PLiNTS A.~qar-a n t ha cem e * .4:~aranthus a/bus A. mar~nths White Tumbleweed Ann cardLacea e RJvtts ovata Robus trilobata Yox.'codendron diver~'lobum Sugar Bush Basket Bush Poison Oak Sun/lowers, .&ster, etc. Burweed Western Ragweed California Sagebrush Tarragon Mule fat Sweetbush Tocalote Pineapple Weed Bull Thistle Flax-leaf Fleabane Mare's Tail Brintebush Palmefts Goldenbush Golden Yarrow California Cudweed Saw-tooth Goldenbush Common Sunflower Telegraph Weed Prickly Lettuce Cudweed Aater Sow TIMs tle Twiggy Wreathplant Cocklebur 11/-19/9 6 0~,:',,LY"I'6 3 0~,.B I O -P,.E laT. L~ ~'T) A-1 Boraginaceae Amsinckia merzziesii Heliotropium curassavicum Brassicaceae * Hirschfeldia incarza * Sisymbriura sp. Caprifoliaceae Sambucus mexicana Chenopodiaceae * Salsola tragus Convolv-ulaceae Calystegia rnacrostegia Euphorbiaceae Charrtaesyce albomargirzata Croton californicus Eremocarpus setigerus Fabaceae Lotus scoparius * Melilotus sp. Geran.iaceae * Erodium cicutarium Hydrophyllaceae 2hacelia ramo~'ssirna l~miaceae * Marrubium vulgate Salvia apiana Salvia mellifera Trichostema lanceolatura Malvaceae * Malva parviflora Nfyrtaceae * Eucalyptus carr~aldulensis Nyctaginaceae Mirabills califort:ica Onagraceae Camissonia sp. Borages Ranchef's Fiddleneck Salt Heliotrope Mustards Short-pod Mustard mustard Honeysuckles, Elderberries Mexican Elderberry Saltbustxs, Chenopodes Russian Thistle Morning-glories Finger-leaf Morning-glory Spurges tLartlesnake Weed California Croton Doveweed Peas, Clovers, Lupines, etc. Deerweed sweet-clover Geraniums Red-stemmed Filaree Waterleafs Branching Phacelia Mints, Sages Horehound White Sage Black Sage Vinegar Weed Mallows Cheeseweed Myrtles River Red Gum Four O'Clocks California Wishbone Bush Evening Primroses camissonia 11/19/9 6 (R:x, LYT63cr',B IO 'RE PT'LYY) A-2 plat~nus racernosa Polygonaceae £riogonum fascicMotum £r:'ogonum grac'iI¢ Portulacaeae * Protulaca oleracea P, ha mala ¢ea e ~,h Cg FII ~' IL~' CT o c P a Rosa Ce8 e ~-. Ade~ostoma fasciculaturn Rubiaceae Galiura amgustifoliurn S crophuLariaceae Mimulus aurantiacus LLLiaceae Yucca Sycamores California sycamore Bucks'heats, Docks California Buckwheat Slender Buckwheat Puvslanes Common Putslane Buckthorns Redberry Roses Chamise Madders Bedstraw Figwarts, Monkesfflowers Bush Man ke)ff]ower Nightshades, Ta baccoes Jimson Weed Tree Tobacco Lilies, Yuccas Spanish Bayonet wild oat Ripgut Grass Red Brome Bermuda Grass Giant Wild Rye Abu-mashi Fo~ail Fescue 11/19/96 (P,:LLY7630',BI O -KE?T. LYT) ^-3 LSA Associates, Inc. APPENDIX B - WILDLIFE SPECIES REPTILES Iguanidae Uta starzsburiarza BIRDS Cathartidae Cathartes aura Accipitridae Circus cyaneus Accipiter cooperi · · Buteojamaicensis Aquila cbrysateos Falcoaidae Falco sparverius Phasianidae Callipepla californica Columbidae Zenaida macroura Cuculidae Geo co ccyx califo rn ian us Trochilldae Calypte anna Picidae Colapres auratus collaris Tyrannidae Sayornis saya Coryidac Ap helocorna cahf orni ca Corvus corax Aegithalidae Pxaltriparus minimus Troglodytidae Salpinctes obsoletus Thryomanes bewickii Igua nld Lizards Side-blotched Lizard New World Vultures Turkey Vulture Kites, Hawks, Eagles Northern Harrier Cooper's Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Golden Eagle Falcons American Kestrel Pheasants, Grouse, Quail California Quail Pigeons, Doves Mourning Dove Cuckoos, Roadrunners Greater Roadrunner Hummingbirds Anna's Hummingbird Woodpeckers Red-shafted Flicker Tyrant Flycatchers Say's Phoebe Jays, Crows, Ravens Western Scrub-Jay Common Raven Bushtits Bushtit Wrens Rock Wren Bewick's Wren 11/-19t9 6 (R:LLYT630~B IO-REPT. LYI-) B-1 /75 e[c. Muscicapidae Mimidae Mimus polyglottos Toxostoma redivit,um Pt Llo, g. onatidae Phainopepla niterzs Sturn_idae $turnus vulgaris Gnatcatchers, Thrt~hes, Babblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglet Blue-gray Gnazcatcher Western Bluebird Hermit Thrush Wrentit Thrashers Nor'them Mockingbird California Thrashcr Silky Flycatchers Phainopepla StarLings European Starling Emberlzidae VeT-mivora celata Dendroica cororzata auduboni Pipilo maculatus ~ipilo crissalis Chorzdestes gram macus Zonotrichia leucophrys gambelii $turnella neglecta Frlngillidae Carpodacus mez~'canus Carduelis pin us Carduelis psa It ria Leporidae Zepus cal~fornicus $ylvilagus audubonii Sciuridae $permophilus beecheyi Geomyldae 77~omomys bottae Heteromyidae Z)ipodomys sp. Crlcetidae Peromyscus sp. 11719/9 6('R:~&YT63 0~ IO-REPT. LTT) V~'arblers, Sparrows, etc. Orange-crowned Warbler Audubon's Warbler Spotted Towbee California Towbee I~rk Sparrow Gambel's 'White-crowned Sparrow ~'~estem Meadowlark Finches House Finch Pine Siskin Lesser Goldfinch Rabbits, Hares Black-tailed Ja c k_r-abbit Audubon's Cottontail Squirrels California Ground Squirrel Pocket Gophers Botta's Pocket Gopher Pocket Mice, Kangaroo Rats 'kangaroo rat $p. (probably s t e. D he-~s0 Mice, XVoodrats, Voles deer mouse $p. B-2 LSA Associates. Inc. Neotorr~ lepida Canidae Urocyon cinereoargenteus Canis Iatrans Procyonidae Procyon lotor Mustelidae Mephitis rnephitis Cervidae Odocoileus hemionus Dcscrt Woodrat Dogs, Wolves, Foxes Gray Fox Coyote R~CCOOrlS Raccoon Weasels, Skunks, Badgers Striped Skunk Elk, Deer, Caribou Mule Deer B-3 ~ 1/19~9 6 0~:~W630'd3 IO'RE PT'LYr) /7/ MEAN + 1-SIGMA PEAK HORIZ. ACCELERATION 2 1 0.5 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 15 17 19 21 23 14 16 18 20 22 METHOD NUMBER 25 27 29 31 33 24 26 28 30 32 34 STRIKE-SLIP FAULTS REVERSE-SLIP FAULTS ¢ 1~ E,~PBE LL 51 C~¢B~LL J~987; UNCONS '~] C~O~SE ETAk '5~ S~tGH ET IL .'~71 SOIL ':9) GEOM,.A.T~IX f1992l ROCK 21 ] S',LVA & AS~M~SON ~ ~ ~3i SO;L 2~) C~m~BELL (I9811 CQNS 27l OASES { 1~7~1 ROCK 2~1 ~=5U~RE f~87~1 2~) OCNOV~N & 8ORNSTE~N It~78'~ Attach~'nent ~C~ Errata' The following Assessor's Map has been updated: :i and corrected and is meant'to replace the map distributed ~: in the Initial Study on May 8:1998 J · '~ ,/"~ ,-- Z~.o . ~,.~ - . . /~ ________,,,-,------------ · / ~ · . ~ ~ - . .~ ~ '/ ~ RESPONSE, TO REVIEW OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION PROPOSED LING YEN MOUNTAIN TEMPLE ~: '-- (LOT 7, PM No. 946?') COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA Prepared Mr. RICHARD HU, P.E. HU ASSOCIATES ~ f955 RIVERA ROAD SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 MARCH 3, ir998 JOB NO: 97-425 March 3, ~998 Job No.: 97-425 Mr. Richard Hu, P.E. Hu Associates ~ ~955 Rivera Road Santa Fe Springs, Cafifornia 90670 SUBJECT: Response to Review of Engineering Geologic Investigation, Proposed Ling Yen Mountain Temple, Lot 7, PM No. 946~, County of San Bernardino, California REFERENCES: Kaup Associates, November 9, ~997; Engineering Geologic Investigation, Proposed Ling Yen Mountain Temple, Lot 7, PM No. 946 ~, County of San Bernardino, California County of San Bernardino Land Use Services Department, December ~ 7, ~997; Review of Fault Rupture Hazard Investigation Report, Un Yen Mountain Temple Site, Etiwanda, County Review Number 748 Dear Mr. Hu: The referenced review by the County of San Bernardino Land Use Services Department has outlined four items that require additional clarification and or explanation. The following represents an itemized response to the issues raised by Mr. Wessly A. Reeder, County Geologist, Building and Safety Division, Land Use Services Department, Public Services Group. ITEM #1 Plate 1.1 has been revised to clearly identify the buildable envelope that represents that portion of the restricted use zone suitable for structures designated for human occupancy. In addition, those portions of the site that lie within the A-P Zone that were not covered by the recent trenching remain within the restricted use zone and are therefore not to be considered areas suitable for the construction of structures for human occupancy. It should be noted that additional trenching beyond those extents'covered by the referenced November 9, I997 investigation may yield additional areas within the r~stricted use zone that may be deemed suitable to receive structures for human occupancy at a later date. ITEM #2 The buildable envelope identified on the revised P/ate 1. ~ (attached to this response) is based upon measurements made in the field by a survey crew under the direction of the project civil engineer. Those control points used by the surveyors and plotted by the project civil engineer should be duly recorded and filed with the County Recorder together with those other survey lines, coordinates, azimuths, bearings, directions, distances, etc. to legally describe the buildable envelope as identified within that portion of the A-P Zone for the Cucamonga fault investigated and reported in the November 9, 1997 report. The project civil engineer must plot those survey control points on either Plate 1. ~ or an identical document and should be included with this response. ITEM #3 Based upon the investigation described in the referenced engineering geologic report, this office has no reasonable belief that a buried fault is likely to exist just beyond the southern extent of Trench #1. Nevertheless, this office believes that it is reasonable to setback from any postulated active fault regard/ess. Considering the nature and complexity of the Cucamonga Thrust Fault, it must be assumed that a buried fault undiscovered through the investigation described'in the referenced engineering geologic report may indeed represent a geologic hazard within the restricted use zone designated by the State of Cafifornia. Accordingly, absent information to the contrary that would either refute or establish the presence of a buffed active fault, the setback shown on Plate ~. ~ that includes a 5 degree factor of safety centered at the southern end of Trench #f is included as a recommendation by this office. ITEM ~4 Considering the proximity of the proposed structures to the active fault traces identified in the referenced engineering geologic investigation coupled with the accelerations known to exist in the near-field during a seismic event, this office recommends that all foundation systems contain a minimal amount of reinforcing steel to provide sufficient support for structures that may experience tensional ground cracking beneath their footprints. XC: Respectfully Submitted, K AUPASSOCIATES' Engineering Geologist EG #2069 (5) Addressee ENCLOSURES: Geologic Map .......................Plate ~. ~ (in pocket) 4 A 50 SCALE 100 FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES SITE LOCATION (+)' Latitude - 34.1667 N Longitude - 117..5000 W Ling Yen Mountain Temple CALIFORNIA FAULT MAP D_ 0 rn O O_ D X <( __i D < X x Jill I I i i jlli I i I I I jiili I I I X X X X X X I t I [Jill I I f t [i fl I f ; CD (5) NOI!¥~III93¥ IVlNOZlafOH >l~3d I o o - E -- Z o o 0 u~ D 0 Z Attachment Protectinca and Conservin..q Vera Rocha, Co-Founder $hoshone-¥abdel(no Nab:on Leeona Klippstein, Co-Founder Conservation Prosrams Director Biotoooical Diversity, Native Plants, Native Animals and Native Lands RECEIVED June 12, 1998 City of Rancho Cucamonga Mayor and City Council Members Planning Commissioners and Planning Division Director 10500 Civic Center Ddve Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91729 Attn.: B. Le Count, Project Planner Cit~' ol ~ancno Cucam, Onga ' planning oMsion Douglas Doepke, Treasurer Poti%-y Proocrarns Coordinator RE: Proposed Ling Yen Mountain Temple Project, San Bernardino County, California. Dear City Representatives, Steven Fisher, Ecologist Science Proo~,-rams Coordinator Spirit of the Sage Council is very concerned about the referenced project proposal that is within the City's Sphere of Influence and being processed through the County. Daniel Patterson, Ecologist Desert Proore'ams Coordinator Pattrick Mitchell, Naturalist Peninsular Ransos Coordinator It iS our understanding that the City's Planning Commission and City Council are reviewing the project proposal and will be discussing it as an agenda item on June 24m and July 1s~ respectively. Although the City has not scheduled a public headng, the Sage Council encourages the City to do so and/or arrange for the County Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing at the City so that the public may more readily participate in the government decision making process. Kathy Knight, Public Affairs CoastaI Wedan'ds Coordinator The Sage Council, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish & Game have all requested that the County require the project proponent to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to comply with CEQA and other regulatory requirements. Elizabeth Francis, Public Affairs Arroyo Seco Coordinator AI Kelly, Wfidlffe Bioto~st San Bernardino ValIey Coordinator Udo Weld, Public Education .fnte%-aitln Outreach Coordir'ator Enclosed is copy of the Sage Council's comments, prepared by our legal counsel, Craig Sherman, for your review. Please include this letter and the enclosed comment letter in the City's administrative record for the referenced project and include our non-profit organization on the City's distribution list for carbon copies (cc:) of the City's comments. Thank you. For the wild Earth, Leeone Klippstein, Co4ounder Conservation Programs Director Spirit of the Sage Council cc: Craig Sherman, Esq. TELEPHONE (6] 9) '702-7892 CRAIG A. SHERMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 1901 FIRST AVENUE. SUITE 335 SAN D~EOO. CA 92101-2322 June 9, 1998 FACSIMILE (619} 702-9291 Nancy Sansonetti, Senior Associate Planner County of San Bernardino Land Use Services Department, Planning Division 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 3rd Floor San Bernardino, California. 92415-0182 RE: Comment on the Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative' Declaration "Ling Yen Mountain Temple" Land Development Project. This office represents Spirit of the Sage Counsel (Sage Council) and submits this comment letter on the Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration "Ling Yen Mountain Temple" Land Development Project (Project) being considered for approval by the San Bernadino County Board of Supervisors, as an essential part of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review process and to ensure that local and State land use laws and ordinances are strictly followed. Introduction The Sage Council is a grassroots conservation coalition and non-profit project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE, Inc.), Malibu, CA. Based in Southern California, the Sage Council was co-founded by the tribal leaders of the indigenous Shoshone-Gabrielino Nation and currently supports the conservation perspectives and public trust interests for over 30 conservation organizations throughout the United States, Mexico and British Columbia. The Sage Council works cooperatively with conservation groups, scientists and legal experts throughout the U.S. in protecting endangered species by applying sound methods of conservation biology (best scientific data), public education and through the enforcement of land use and conservation laws, rules, ordinances and regulations. Experience Our directors, coordinators and members have been involved with, and have participated in numerous regional conservation planning efforts underway in the counties of San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and Yolo, California since 1990. In addition, we work cooperatively with the National Endangered Species Network (NESN) in assisting grassroots conservation organizations throughout the U.S. by providing review and comment on HCP/ITPs. The Sage Council is more than familiar with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Section 10(a) "Habitat Conservation Plans and Incidental Take Page 3 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino Habitat Preservation (NEOSHP Map A-5) as an Open Space Preservation Area. Recognizing the ecological significance of such lands, the San Bernadino County Board of Supervisors passed a Resolution to approve the implementation of the pro'gram The NEOSHP also mapped the vegetation on the project site generally as RAFSS, Chaparral, Riparian Woodlands and Annual Grasslands. The Project site is immediately adjacent and south of the San Bernardino National Forest. The southern portion of the site lays within the utility corridor of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). To the north, east and west of the Project site is natural vegetation and mostly undisturbed habitat. The State established Alquist-Priolo, Special Studies Zone for the Cucamonga Fault and Rialto-Colton Fault lies within the Project site that is situated on the'alluvial fan and flood plain between Morse Canyon and San Sevaine Canyon and is subject to compliance with Chapter 7.5, Division 2 of the Public Resources Code, ~Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act," and Public Law 101-614, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Act of 1990, and Public Law 95-124, as amended. (See also, Geologic Map of the San Bernardino Quad, California, compiled by E.J. Bor'tugno and T.E. Spittier, 1986, with report by the County Environmental Public Works Agency, and Joseph I. Ziony and Lucile M. Jones 1989). According to James F. Dolan, Department of Earth Sciences, USC, in his 1996 letter of proposal to the County's field representative, Vivian Null, and other agencies; "[T]he Cucamonga fault, which runs along the southern edge of the eastern San Gabdel Mountains, together with the Sierra Madre fault to the west, forms part of one of the largest faults within metropolitan southern California. If the Sierra Madre- Cucamonga fault system were to rupture in its entirety, it would produce a magnatude 7.5 earthquake... As members of the Southern Califomia Earthquake Center, my colleagues and I have been excavating such trenches across faults in southern Califomia for the past several years. One of our major targets has been to understand the earthquake history of the Cucamonga-Sierra Madre fault system. Because it is so large and so close to so many people, it poses one of the worst seismic hazards of any fault in southern California, second only to the San Andreas fault and the Elysian Pank thrust fault..." The County has approved Hazard Overlay Maps that identify the project site as laying within a High Risk Fire (3), Seismic (1) and Flooding Area. County Mapped Landslide areas occur to the immediate north of the project site (USGS Section 9,10 and 11) and identifies USGS Section 15 within an area of "Moderate to High" susceptibility for landslides. (see San Bernardino County General Plan, Health and Safety Considerations, West Valley Foothills Map adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 26, 1979, as amended and Hazard Overlay Maps FH20 C and D, and FH21 C and D). ~ The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Forest Service, San Bernardino National Forest, has also mapped the Project site in the Land Resource Management Plan as being "Restricted by County Ordinance." According to the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and Natural Diversity Data Base (NDDB) the Project site is within a State Significant Natural Area Page 5 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino General Comments The County and Project proponent have not provided for adequate avoidance and/or mitigation of the State - S1.1 "very threatened"- RAFSS natural community on site. In addition the Initial Study failed to recognize RAFSS habitat on the Project site. The County has continued to allow the incremental loss and destruction of RAFSS despite objections raised by the Sage Council, California Department of Fish & Game (CDFG), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), to the detriment of the environment. The Sage Council generally supports those comment letters submitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga by the CDFG (dated 4-2-98 and 4-12-98) and FWS (dated 12-23- 97) with specific reference to the significance of various habitats, RAFSS and other Sensitive Habitats, including Ruderal Grasslands. We remind the County and Project proponents that the Courts recognize CDFG and FWS as experts, deferring to the agencies recommendations and comments as "Responsible Agencies" who have direct responsibility for natural resource protection, unless overwhelming scientific evidence and best known methodologies prove otherwise. In this instant, the County must follow the recommendations made by these Responsible Agencies, rather than relying upon unsubstantiated and conclusory opinions and/or speculations made by the County Planning staff and paid consultants. Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub/Alluvial Scrub The Project's Initial Study/Environmental Checklist and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) documents fail to identify RAFSS as being a vegetation type on the site, but identifies only Coastal Sage Scrub. The CDFG and USFWS Responsible Agencies have identified RAFSS and Alluvial Sage Scrub as high priority habitats for conservation and acquisition. RAFSS, a xeric Mediterranean-climate scrub, is the most threatened sub-association of Coastal Sage Scrub and with its location mapped by Westman's 1983 analysis. (See also, CDFG report and Conservation Plan for the Etiwanda - Day Canyon Drainage System Supporting the Rare Natural Community of Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, March 1, 1998, Prepared by Joan Safford and Ronald Quinn et. seq.) An estimated 90 percent of the historic acreage coastal sage scrub vegetation has been lost as a result of development and land conversion (see Westman 1981 a, 1981 b, Barbour and Major 1977), leaving coastal sage scrub as one of the most depleted habitat types in the United States (Kirkpatrick and Hutchinson 1977, Axelrod 1978, Klopatek et al. 1979, Westman 1987, O'Leary 1990). The County, informed since 1991 of the importance of conserving the remaining RAFSS habitat within their jurisdiction, was again notified on March 13, 1992 by letter from the FWS to Supervisor Jon MikeIs that: "[A]lluvial scrub is a type of coastal sage scrub. Alluvial scrub habitat is found only along the coastal draining slopes of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains. It is estimated that only 5% of this habitat remains. As you may know, this loss is the result of residential and commercial development, water diversions, and flood control structures .... Considerable interest has developed regarding the protection of biologically functioning alluvial scrub habitat .... In addition, the area's many residential developments either proposed, planned, or Page 7 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino site is RAFSS habitat and that such impacts must be mitigated for. Unpermitted Habitat Loss, Species Take and Baseline Value The County and Project proponent fail to identify in the Project documents that the disturbed RAFSS on site contains ruderal grasslands. And that adjacent and/or off-site areas have been subject to recent deliberate and malicious "disturbance" of quality RAFSS habitat on at or near the Project area. Such habitat destruction and land moving disturbance is the primary responsibility of the County and Project proponent to disclose, monitor and prevent as communicated so notified to the County and Project proponent as witnessed by Sage Council members within the past four months. The Sage Council has also previously reported the unpermitted bulldozing, habitat loss and species take to the CDFG and USFWS. Therefore, the County and Project proponent must include mitigation measures for such habitat loss and consider the baseline habitat value as high rather than "disturbed." However, the Sage Council does concur that a portion of the project site is ruderal grasslands which have been "type converted" due to fire disturbance and sheep grazing. Regardless, disturbed RAFSS habitat areas must be considered significant habitat because these lands are not only occupied by Forest Sensitive Species, State Species of Concern, and Federally listed and unlisted species, but also provide important foraging and nesting habitat for raptors, including Golden Eagles. The Sage Council recommends that the County require redesign of the Project and consider appropriate and reasonable project Alternatives to development, rather than resting upon "presumptions," or the yet unapproved and incomplete MultiSpecies Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) and Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) program. Such plans are not existing conservation provisions and do not provide mitigation, but rather, are only future concepts. The entire HCP process that is currently underway would be thrown into further turmoil in regards to the misappropriation and fraudulent use of State and Federal funds, if the County again refused to follow the permitting agencies recommendations and approved another development project in Subregion 13.0. Is the County in compliance with the State and Federal contracts regarding conservation planning? Has the County returned the State, Federal and public funding for the development of an HCP and NCCP? Therefore, the Sage Council contends that the USFWS, CDFG, County and Project proponent may be in violation of the "Terms and Conditions" of the Special Rule, and Section 4(d), 7, 9, and 10(a)(1)(B)of the federal Endangered Species Act. (See "Terms and Conditions" 1-5 per BO (1-6-93-FW-37)), November 10, 1993, if the proposed Project is approved. More specifically, the Lead and Responsible Agencies should review page 4 of the BO: "The Service is presuming that the goals and strategy of the program will be followed fully by the participating parties. If the presumption is correct, preserve compromising developments wifi not be proposed or approved by participants in the NCCP program dudng the intedm period."; Page 9 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino conversion effect the Coastal California Gnatcatcher and other species] populations usually are clustered spatially (Greg-Smith 1983, Smallwood 1995, Smallwood and Schonewald 1996), and these clusters shift locations through time (Taylor and Taylor 1977; den Boer 1981; Hahski 1994). Once the population density has been .defined, its life span is limited, because nature is always achieving some balance between dispersive and congregatory behaviors (Taylor and Taylor 1977). By constraining populations to "preserves" that are some fraction of the spatial area of existing habitat, and by not guaranteeing contiguity of the mitigation preserves, the Project planners and the Project applicant are denying the listed species and other species the ability to naturally shift to new locations. Contiguity has been shown to be very important for population sizes among habitat patches for amphibians (Laan and Verboom 1990) and small mammals [such as the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat] (La Polla and Barratt 1993), and its role in ecosystem functionality is a well accepted principle among ecologists and conservation biologists (Foreman 1981, Wilcox and Murphy 1985, Turner 1989). Typical HCP/ITP preserves will be mere fragments of previously contiguous habitat, which may very well fail to protect the species, and they certainly will not provide for recovery. (Smallwood, S. et. al. 1997)[added]. The NCCP Scientific Review Panel, in drafting the Conservation and Process Guidelines, found that revegetation is an unacceptable form of mitiqation and cannot be used to substitute in situ protection of habitat and habitat values (see also Read, E.A., M. Blaine, and P. Bowler, 1996; Fahselt 1988; Griffith et. al 1989; Hollings 1992; Howaid 1993; Morrison,M et. al 1992; Wilcox 1984 ). The FWS and CDFG must give the County as the lead and responsible agency for the proposed HCP and NCCP, a written notice that the Project is expected to impact habitats that are expected to effect potential core reserves for species survival and/or recovery. The County should also be contacted in writing by the Department and Service regarding their NCCP MOU and proposed MSHCP Planning Agreement. As the lead local agency, that has received State and Federal appropriations for their "participation" in the NCCP, the County must comply with the State CDFG NCCP MOU and prevent the destruction and fragmentation of a potential core reserve and existing wildlife corridor. Although FWS has provided numerous comments to the County for this proposed Project and others projects within its jurisdiction, the Sage Council hereby communicates that it is aware that such comments include the following: "[L]ess than 5% of the original acreage of alluvial fan sage scrub habitat in southern California remains. The Lylte Creek and Cajon Wash area represents approx. 30% of that habitat remaining. The continued removal of alluvial fan scrub habitat is likely to result the listing of §everal candidate species that are known only from this habitat." (FWS letter to the County dated 2-21-92). In addition, the FWS letter of January 7, 1994 to San Bernardino County Flood Control, Re: CalMat Company operations and lease agreements in Lytle Creek and Cajon Wash (1-6-94-TA-42), as previously mentioned, stated: "[A]ny impacts-that could not be avoided would need to be minimized as much as possible. Impads remaining would then need to be rectified or compensated for through a combination of restoration, enhancement, acquisition, or preservation of alluvial fan scrub habitat. Due to the difficulty in revegetating (i.e. creating) this Page 11 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino Wildlife Corridors & Refugia Habitat The County and Project consultants fail to identify and address the problems with roads in regards to habitat fragmentation or obstacles to species natural movement corridors. In addition, the Initial Study and Biological Assessment Report fails to recognize the importance of wildlife movement in Morse Canyon and San Sevaine Canyon creeks and foothill area on and adjacent to the Project site. Sage Council members have on several observed mule deer in the early morning and early evening hours. We have also observed mountain lion and bobcat, including tracks within and adjacent to the Project site. Unfortunately, it appears that politics have weighed on the biological needs for- conservation in the West Valley Foothills and North Etiwanda area. It is critical that the County and Project proponent adequately mitigate impacts to the existing wildlife movement corridor, preferably through in situ conservation and avoidance. The cumulative impacts to wildlife movement corridors and landscape linkages have failed to be adequately identified, addressed or mitigated for in the Project documents. Any remnant wildlife corridor that is still utilized is of significant biological importance in the West Valley Foothills region of San Bernardino, and other similar foothill cities. Wildfires are known and expected to occur in the Project area and adjacent jurisdictions, including the San Bernardino National Forest. Many wildlife species must run and fly for their life when such wildfires occur and may find refuge in the remaining wildlife corridors and habitat patches on the lower reaches of the alluvial fan ecosystem. Although the County and project proponent have failed to recognize the project site as an actively utilized wildlife corridor, there is no excuse to additionally fail to recognize this site as important refugia habitat or a species safe harbor, to sustain numerous species while natural reestablishment of their populations take place. The County should not approve any projects that result in the further decline of rare species numbers or that would increase the "net losses" of the remaining habitat spatial area. We refer the County and to the published literature of the renowned conservation biologist, Dr. Reed Noss (Noss, Reed F., 1991a., Noss, R. 1991b., Noss, R.F. 1992), and Marble Mountain Audubon v. Rice. Traffic Impacts The Sage Council finds the projected population at build-out and in the population of the region is significantly higher than has been disclosed in the Project Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 10 year population differed significantly for Southern California in 1997. This significant change in population estimates has a tremendous effect over the rest of the County's presumptions. In light of the new and significant information regarding population explosion and demographics currently and at build-out, the previous erroneous estimates of Average Daily Trips (ADT), at build-out and ADT from the Project, and other projects in the region need to be reconsidered and corrected individually, collectively and/or cumulatively. Page 13 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino proper cumulative impact analysis must include the area referenced in the following 9- 30-92 CDFG letter: "A cumulative effects analysis should be developed as described by CEQA Section 15130. The area to be analyzed should include all lands south of the National Forest Boundary and north of the Rt. 30 expansion and Highway, ranging from Day Creek in the Rancho Cucamonga Area through the Lytle/Cajon Wash near the City of San Bernardino. General Plans, Specific Plans, as well as past, present and anticipated future impacts to Coastal Sage Scrub, Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, Alluvial Scrub, Ripadan Forests, wetlands and non-native grasslands including those under low intensity agricultural use." Cultural Resources Chief Ya'anna, Vera Rocha, of the Shoshone Gabrielino Nation, and Spirit of the Sage Council requests to meet with the appropriate agency representatives and Project proponents. The County and Project Proponent have failed to adequately notify the Shoshone Gabrielino Nation of the proposed Project within their ancestral territory of Kukamongna (Cucamonga) that is of cultural significance. The Project proponent and County archeologist must take "oral" history from Chief Ya'anna, Vera Rocha, in the cultural resources assessment that is required by CEQA, State Historic Preservation Act, Native American Heritage Act, and other regulations intended to protect Native Americans and their culture, including religion. The County has previously been notified and is aware of the need to consult with Chief Ya'anna of the "Gabrielinos". Chief Ya'anna is the State recognized Most Likely Descendant of the Shoshone "Gabrielinos and is of highest blood decree and standing, having been elected "Chie¢' by tribal members and of heritage. Consultation with the State recognized Tribes and Most Likely Descendant (MLD) in regards to cultural resources (registered or eligible archeological sites, ethnobotanical resources, prehistoric village sitel burial grounds and sacred sites) is needed. The County should require an independent consultant experienced with local tribal matters, archeology, anthropology and ethnobotany to prepare an extensive survey and study, including oral history of the MLD, to ensure that important cultural resources are not disturbed, destroyed or removed from the project site inappropriately. The State Historic Preservation Officer must also be consulted and given an opportunity to comment on the Project. The Sage Council recommends that the County, at an appropriate time and manner, request that all elected tribal representatives, elders, and MLDs identify themselves by showing their individual papers of recognition with verified roll numbers and blood decrees from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs. The tribal representative and MLD should be more than 1/4 "Luiseno" and/or 1/4 "Gabrielino." Native American Organizations, such as the Inland Empire Native American Commission, do not have the legal authority to select a tribal representative or speak and make decisions on behalf of an effected California Tribe or Band. Non-profit organizations and commissions may only provide advice and comment. Mowever, Spirit of the Sage Council is a non-profit conservation project that was co- founded by Chief Ya'Anna, Vera Rocha, is a State-recognized MLD for the Shoshone "Gabrielinos." Therefore, the County may rely upon the Sage Council's comments and /¢? Page 15 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino Therefore, if County, CDFG, or FWS is the public agency granting the next discretionary approval for the project, then CDFG may be required to prepare the appropriate CEQA document if in i(s opinion, the existing CEQA document is inadequate. However, the County and its legal counsel should note that the Project was not approved prior to the occurrence of the new conditions or data. The Sage Council contends that the County has the responsibility and opportunity to require the project proponent to prepare an EIR to fulfill its agency duties to conserve natural resources held in public trust, or to protect the rural environment and open space for the Citizens. County consultation with CDFG for CESA take authorizations (Fish and Game Code Section 2081 ) and Streambed Alteration Agreements (Fish and Game Code Section I603) is procedurally improper if it takes place after local Project approval and General Plan amendments. Such consultation must occur prior to local Project approval and adoption of legally required environmental review documents and findings in order to fully disclose the potential impacts and necessary mitigation for this Project. It is only in this manner that Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, pursuant AB 3180, could be considered adequate by all responsible public agencies. A similar process must take place between the County, CDFG and FWS to comply with the section 4(d) Special Rule/NCCP, Section 10(a)/HCP, and Section 7 of the ESA respectively. The Sage Council contends that CEQA does not let the local responsible agency "off the hook" for their failure to require an EIR. While the Sage Council may bring legal action against all responsible agencies for their failure to ensure the conservation of listed and unlisted species of concern that are rare, threatened, or endangered, including their essential habitat (see also, Smith v. County of Santa Barbara, 7 Cal. App. 4th 770), it is the primary responsibility of the lead agency to assess all foreseeable Project impacts at the earliest possible time. The impacts and assessments of the above required permits must be disclosed to ensure a legally sufficient CEQA document. Range of Alternatives & Environmentally Superior Altemative The proposed Project and Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration fails to provide a full and reasonable range of Alternatives, Environmentally Superior Alternative, or an analysis of such alternatives which support the conclusions made. The cumulative and collateral effects on the environment should have been addressed in the Project documents in order to adequately mitigate adverse impacts. The County may not rely upon an adoption-of "Overriding Considerations" without an adequate analysis or range of feasible alternatives to the Project. The County has not required the Project applicant to lessen significant and cumulative impacts on the environment through a project redesign or other appropriate measures that may have been included with a reasonable range of project Alternatives, with consideration of an acceptable "Environmentally Superior" alternative in an EIR. While the Sage Council could support a No Project alternative, the consideration of an "Environmentally Superior Alternative" to the proposed Project must be considered. Page 17 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino Code Section 65450 where the City is amending the General Plan and Development Code to be consistent with the Project, rather than requiring amendments to the Project to ensure consistency with the County's current General Plan. Even withstanding a the'consideration of a General Plan amendment, the Project must be consistent with the surrounding land uses and must be a growth inducer in a contemplated open space, resource conservation area. The project as proposed is controversial and has been publicly opposed, requiring an EIR and Planning Commission review (San Bernardino County Development Code (SBCDC), Section 83.040110). Furthermore, the project is inconsistent with many of the provisions and Articles of the SBCDC and General Plan. The Sage Council requests that the Director of Planning require the preparation of an EIR for environmental review determinations and to ensure that adequate mitigation measures are included along with acceptable mitigation monitoring to remove threats and reduce impacts to levels less than "significant." The Project as proposed is not exempt from CEQA and has not been adequately described, including related environmental effects as described in related documents. The Project is not consistent with the SBCDC, General Plan, County Fire and Hazard Ordinances, County OS-1 District and Resolutions, Forest Service LRMP and City of Rancho Cucamonga North Etiwanda Specific Plan, Resource Management Plan which states: '[M]aintenance and preservation of the sensitive alluvial scrub habitat within Day Creek, Etiwanda Creek, and San Sevaine Creek wash areas, as well as the hydrology associated with the maintaining adequate flows in those channels, as part of the Resource Management Plan (RMP).' The Project and its proposed use are contrary to provisions of the SBCDC, thus is considered unlawful and is a public nuisance (see 81.0225 and 81.0115). The SBCDC imposes a greater restriction upon the land uses proposed for the project, the building height and open space. The Project and its buildings are excessive in height and in a hazardous area as identified in the San Bernardino County Official Land Use Plan - General Plan - Geologic Overlay Maps. The Project site has also been identified as laying within an area of "excessive and unstable slopes" in the Constraints Map of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan EIR (exhibit Map 4.3-1). See also the San Sevaine Drainage Area, Draft Storm Drain Master Plan (Exhibit Map 4.4-2) within Open Space designation (City of Rancho Cucamonga, General Plan Land Use (Draft ESPN EIR Exhibit Map 4.1-1). The Project site is also mapped as being within a "Major Viewshed" (see Draft ESPN View Potential Map 4.7-1 .). According to the SBCDC 81.01 35, Permits and Licenses should not be issued for the proposed Project and Project site due to such conflicts with the Code, General Plan, and Forest Service LRMP, including any arguable "vested right to develop." The Project as proposed fails to "protect and secure the public health, safety and general welfare" of the residents of San Bernardino County and adjacent communities, but instead would place people in harms way (see SBCDC 81.0145). Additionally, the -Project does not provide any apparent economic or social advantages to the public because it is a tax-exempt sectarian religious institution (Church). The Sage Council reminds the County that under constitutional law, there must be maintained a Page 19 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino the hazards and consequences of the Project being effected by seismic activity -- it did not contain a discussion and evaluation of the potential and level of possible surface disruption from fault movement and its effect on the infrastructure, i.e. streets and utility lines within the Project currently and as proposed. Development north of the LADWP utility corridors will most likely be cut off in the event of a major surface disruption where the fault line transverses roads. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the potential situation of having residences and meeting places cut off from vehicular and utility access points and the dangers to life and property therefrom. (see SBCDC 83.010320) The Sage Council expects the County and Project proponent to follow administrative procedures. If the County is going to make any amendments to the SBCDC and/or General Plan in favor of the proposed land development project, our organization requests a separate public notice and hearing, including a Board of Supervisors review and public hearing (see SBCDC 83.020205). The Project and proposed land use is not consistent with the conditions set forth in the SBCDC regarding the issuance of Conditional Use Permits and more specifically 83.030120(d)(1 )-(6). The Project site: · is not adequate in size, shape, geologic and ecological placement · does not have adequate or existing access in regards to street circulation and roads · and proposed use is a leap frog development · and proposed use is not consistent with the County General Plan and Forest Land Resource Management Plan or the Management of the North Etiwanda Preserve · and proposed project does not protect the health, safety and general welfare · and proposed project is a public nuisance The Project proposes an intermix of residential and sectarian commercial activities that is not consistent with the current zoning and land use ordinances for the area. In addition, the Project and proposed land use does not meet the criteria of the SBCDC 83.030405 et seq. And is not a Group B occupancy of "30 persons or less" as defined by the Uniform Building Code. Therefore, the Project is not exempt from full CEQA review and more specifically the proposed land use does not meet the standards "New Construction (structure) or New Uses." Furthermore, the Project does not qualify as "Non-residential Quarters," as set forth in SBCDC 83.030415, because the Temple (Church) buildings are not an "appropriate structure constructed in accordance with the applicable code in effect..." and it does not have existing "adequate access, circulation, landscaping and appropriate buffering from abutting uses..." (i.e. utility corridors, National Forest, North Etiwanda Reserve and others). The Project Architectural design and construction materials are not compatible with the visual setting in the Mountain Region of the West Valley Foothills, thus the project is not in compliance with the Development Code variance review procedures of Article 9, 83.030905, pp. 3-55, and more specifically no. 15. An exemption must not be granted for this Project as it-is currently proposed. Page 21 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino non-profit organization (project) tax exemption, we request that the City and County provide such environmental documents without charge. The Sage Council looks forward to resolve the above issues of public concern. If you have any questions, please call me directly at (619) 702-7982 or contact Leeona Klippstein at (626) 744-9932. Craig A. Attome' Prepared and submitted on behalf of Leeona Klippstein, Co-founder Conservation Programs Director Spirit of the Sage Council "For the Wild Earth" Attachment - Literature and Document Reference List REFERENCES Refernces - Page 2 June 9, 1998 County of San Bernadino CDFG, August 18, 1995 - Letter to George Rodriquez, Cucamonga Corm .ty Water District, RE: Streambed Alteration Agreement 5-383-95 CDFG 1998 - letter to City of Rancho Cucamonga regarcLing Project Planning for Sensitive Habitats. 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Office ol' ttae Second D~tdct Superviao~, Deparb'nent of Tran~:x3rtantion and ~ Cord3'ol, Plan~ng County of San Bernardino Flood Cc~rrt~ E)~trk:t - Draft and F"rnal San Sevair~e Creek Water Pro~ct EIR, i~.~cludlng bio!oglc~ a~ea~.~emh~port by Southw~rtern F'~d Biologi~t=. ~ of Rmnct~ Cucmrno~ga, SeQtmmber 5, 1~gl - Draft Etiwanda North Spectftc pL.,n EIR CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: July 1, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager Kathryn L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk City Council Agenda - July 1. 1998 Attached is the staff report for item/t3 under I. Council Business, "Discussion on exploring City- Sponsored Boxing Program." Thank you. /kJs CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: June 24. 1998 TO: FROM: BY: Mayor and City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager Jerry Fulwood, Acting Community Services Director Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: BOXING PROGRAM PROPOSAL AND EPICENTER BOXING EVENT Staff has met with Zach Padilla (former professional Welterweight Champion boxer) who is interested in conducting a boxing program within Rancho Cucamonga. Mr. Padilla is willing to assist staff in developing the program and provide consultation. We have met with boxing program staff from the cities of Chino and Baldwin Park. These two cities have two of the largest and more successful programs in the Inland Empire and the San Gabriel Valley.' In addition, staff has reviewed the boxing program at the City of Monterey Park, which is a smaller program. After investigating these programs. staff has found the following to be important: 2. 3. 4. o Boxing should be opened to both youth and adults (male and female). Any boxing program should involve a permanent indoor facility. Boxing revenue normally doesn't meet its expenses, thus it is usually a subsidized program. Boxing involves paid staff, part-time paid trainers, and a full-time staff person to coordinate the program and facility. Equipment required includes a boxing ring (preferably two), heavy bags, speed bags, sparing and training gear, office furniture and supplies, etc. Daily participation averages 40 to 70 participants. In some of the larger programs there are as many as 600-800 individual boxers per year. Should the City Council decide to have the City provide a boxing program, the following start-up expenses would be incurred. Possible revenues are also identified. Capital Expenses Yearly Lease Boxing Ring (2) Professional Workout Gym (Boys support) Weight Training Equipment Annual 1998/99 Reoccurring Start-up Expenses Expenses $ 65,250 $65,250 17,600 500 2,000 - 0 - 70,000 2.000 $154,850 $67,750 Mayor and Members of the City Council Boxing Program Proposal Page 2 Maintenance and Operations Expenses Boxing Equipment Storage Shelve Units First Aid Kit Office Furniture Office Supplies Personnel Expenses Recreation Coordinator ( 1 ) Recreation Leaders (Trainers -3) Benefits $ 9,400 800 300 2,500 500 $13,500 $32,280 22.590 12.396 $67,266 $ 3,000 -0- 100 -0- 500 $ 3,600 $ 32,280 22,590 12.396 $ 67,266 Total 1998/99 Start-up Expenses $235,616 Total Annual Reoccurring Expenses $138,616 ! 998/99 and Annual Reoccurring Revenue: Weight Training Use Fees (General Public) Boxing Participation Fees Sponsors (Businesses) $13,000 7,000 3.000 $ 23,000 Staff did attempt to provide an alternative proposal to the City Council by discussing this program with Nacho Gracia, Executive Director of Northtown Housing Development Corporation. Mr. Gracia plans to construct a community center (5,000 square feet) in the next year or two, adjacent to Old Town Park. He is very interested in the idea. However, the new center would only have one room (a multi-purpose room) large enough to host the program. Other community activities would also be scheduled in that room requiring the boxing ring to be assembled and disassembled daily before and after each use. Assembly usually requires two to three hours, and disassembly also · requires two to three hours. Mr. Gracia and staff have discussed more portable alternatives such as a floor ring or mats. Staff has researched the floor rings and have determined that very few boxing programs have ever used one and usually it was on a temporary basis. Staff will be exploring grants and C.D.B.G. funds to assist the boxing program. Both Baldwin Park and Chino provide ¢,'eight training for their boxers. They also allow non-boxers (usually 60 to 90 per day) to use the equipment for a fee. This is the highest source of outside revenue to a boxing program. It is not absolutely necessary that boxers complement their fitness training with weight training equipment. However, most quality programs do provide weight training opportunities for their boxers. A bare bones program can be conducted for less. However, Rancho Cucamonga usually attracts substantial participation in their programs, and residents have come to expect that the City will provide a quality program. Mayor and Members of the Cio' Council Epicenter Boxing Event Page 3 Zach Padilla also wants to co-sponsor a boxing event at the Epicenter with the City of Rancho Cucamonga to raise funds for the proposed boxing program. He would like to co-host this event on a Sunday in August, 1998. The event would occur in the afternoon beginning at 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. Duration of the event w'ouid be approximately three to four hours. Set-up would begin two hours prior to the event, equipment tear down would occur up to two hours after the event. The event will host fifteen fights with three rounds per fight. Rounds will be limited to three minutes. Zach estimates the attendance between 1,000 - 2.000. Ticket prices would be: $10.00 Ringside (100 seats), $6.00 Adults, and $3.00 Children. The ring would be installed on home plate. The City will incur the following expenses if the City were to co-host the event: 10% of the gross proceeds Private security Other expenses usually donated by the City that will incur are: Maintenance and Sheriff's staff costs and loss of parking revenues. Staff is reluctant to co-host this particular event due to staff's lack of expertise in the area of boxing. boxing~proposal.98