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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-083 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 08-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BILLBOARD RELOCATION AND RECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT,AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 0229-021-65 (12200 ARROW ROUTE); 0208-153-05 (9670 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AND 0208-153-03 (8076 ARCHIBALD AVENUE) A. RECITALS. 1. Lamar Central Outdoor, Delaware Limited Liability Company("Company')owns and operates numerous legal non-conforming billboard advertising structure within the city limits of City of Rancho Cucamonga, a public body, corporate and politic ("City"); 2. The Company desires to relocate one existing Billboard and reconstruct two existing Billboards with new Billboards incorporating Changeable Message digital displays; 3. The California Outdoor Advertising Act, Business and Professions Code, Section 5200, et. seq, encourages local entities and display owners to enter into relocation agreements which allow local entities to continue development in a planned manner without expenditure of public funds while allowing the continued maintenance of private investment and a medium of public communications; 4. The California Outdoor Advertising Act specifically empowers local agencies to enter into relocation agreements on whatever terms are agreeable to the City and display owners and to adopt ordinances and resolutions providing relocation of displays; 5. City desires to reduce the number of Billboards within the City thereby reducing visual clutter and improving the aesthetic appearance of City; 6. City and Company now wish to enter into an Agreement to memorialize the terms and conditions upon which Company will have the right to relocate and reconstruct certain of its existing Billboards. B. RESOLUTION. NOW,THEREFORE,it is herebyfound,determined, and resolved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this City Council during the above-referenced public hearing on April 16. 2008, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this City Council hereby specifically finds as follows: Resolution No. 08-083 Page 2 of 53 a. This Development and Relocation and Reconstruction Agreement does promote the goals and objectives of the Municipal Code; and b. This Development and Relocation and Reconstruction Agreementwould not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties. 3. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application,the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The City Council has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The City Council further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council. Based on these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration. c. The City Council has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The City Council therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based is the City Planner of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 3 of 53 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3, above, this City Council hereby recommends approval of Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Agreement. 6. The City Clerk shall testify to the adoption of this Resolution. Please see the following page for formal adoption,certification and signatures Resolution No. 08-083 Page 4 of 53 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16`h day of April 2008. AYES: Gutierrez, Kurth, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Z Donald J. f urth, D., Mayor ATTEST: Debra J. Adam VMC, City Clerk I, DEBRA J.ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held on the 16`h day of April 2008. Executed this 17`h day of April 2008, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. Debra J. 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I 3 Q ,5 r D FOOTHILL z it w ARROW 9T I JERSEY I 8TH — I % 6TH <6TH I p \ a ` I < I �' ZRIC) 1- -- -- ---- -AT,i--- ------- a) Z o � , o c_nOD WW i:\fnunez\arcviewgis\mis\projecf_area map.apr Resolution No. 08-083 Page 7 of 53 Exhibit - C Conceptual Renderings O IM Roun us 66 The above illustration is the proposed conceptual rendering for the digital signs generally located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Archibald. This sign will incorporate the Route 66 shield as identified in the Visual Improvement Plan. 1 M� Big Results.Costs Peanuts./>-�`%^'* It iIN 9- )�JJ: The above illustration is the proposed conceptual rendering for digital sign generally located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and 1-15 Freeway. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 8 of 53 City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DRC2008-00111 Public Review Period Closes: April 16, 2008 Project Name: Project Applicant: Lamar Advertising Project Location(also see attached map): Locations included in project description. See below. Project Description: An environmental review for a Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Agreement to facilitate the removal of nine existing billboards (10411 26th Street, 9445 Foothill Boulevard, 8411 Foothill Boulevard, 8133 Foothill Boulevard, and 8230 Foothill Boulevard) and relocate one existing billboard to a location on the northeast corner of Arrow Route and the Interstate 15 Freeway(12200 Arrow Route[APN:0229-021-65]). This relocated billboard will have a two-panel changeable message digital display. The application also includes the reconstruction of two existing billboards generally located near the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Foothill Avenue (9670 Foothill Boulevard [APN: 0208-153-05] and 8076 Archibald Avenue [APN: 0208-153-03]). The two existing billboards to be reconstructed will include one panel on each billboard with a changeable message digital display. FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment. If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the review period. 1 April 16 2008 Date of Determination Vdopted By J aANC.110 CURRENT LAMAR BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATIONS CUCAMONGA HURCH I L I ( r ' I ® FOOTHILL ® ® o = ® D 2 ®® } _ z Lu co p ZZ D U� m > O RO TH ®® ,1EKFY ------------- • oStd - =- (�ima�cd� ntNtnkcl 9 ,' Ea O co CD 00 r�ton�truoN� Sins) 00 a *6W Lorahoan 411(.� oJAWtorvg SN*e(s) ' ..' N ,:-- W W LOCATION MAP t PROPOSED LAMAR DIGITAL DISPLAY SIGNS RANCHO CUCAMONGA I I I 1 — --- ----— — — ———— —-- --�—tet I 1 I z u' I z a ' HILLSIDE 1 I D 1 m WILSON I WILSON z L___�- 1 S ID BANYAN m - _ J BANYAN Q / LEGEND `" m { r 3 Existing billboards `� A h 1210 - i • proposed to be �_ 19TH , - I ' Ofm / reconstructed to al w X w j z digital displays A n o '¢ j z single side. m i= W' o / 1 ID m =� I BASELINE I it New proposed 1 z o Y double sided I~ 1 digital display 1 x CHURCH ac sign. I o, �, 1 r g FOOTHILL 1 ' I ARROW i 9Ti JERSEY I `____ _� 1 8TH N 6TH C 6TH i O � I L a -00 m R C 1_________-AT&L_____ � Z (D O 00 o9' , o Lrl00 WW r\fmmez\arcviewgis\mis\pmjecl_area map apr Resolution No. 08-083 Page 11 of 53 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (Part I - Initial Study) Crry of Rancho cmamonge (Please type or print clearly using Ink. Use the tab key to move from one line to the next line.) Planning DMsiw (909)477-2750 The purpose of this form is to inform the'City'oi the basic components.*f the proposed project so thafthe City may.reView the project;pursue.nt to,Citypolicies;,brdihances,:and Guidelines; the. California Environmental Civa'Fity .Act and the. City's Rules and Procedures to implemenVC-60A. It is irnporkant that the anformationtrequested iin this , application i3e provided3n fulh Upon review:=of the completed initial Study P.ant,ilacrd"the tdearelppmen3 appl Ncation,,: add tiranain l formation uhdasibut;not'J>mited4to,#raf£rc,meise,bid.!§gicai,,drainage,and, ` gerflogicalreports may'tae retpinedheroject,appYicatro�ewdlnote7ieemer]coEflete- vniessthsidestKedspecaalzttddies7repoilsatrestlbmttteaforrevie"'vii ridacceptetlas. complete grid ateyuate. The;projectapp}real+onalrie'ilaotli"d`hediliedder n3mttFees°; review sinless-afl regwied txpAr7s are av6rrrtrtter7+;and r7e"e'ined.complete ffoi.sTtaff to; prepai a the initial Study Part 11 as trequ iredtbyr LxC�UAi In addrLon ao,hediliaig; apphcarat wrilbe responsible tolPay or reim�rrsa e+C�r,;iits,age�ds-,oftiicers;andlor'tj cons�Yltants poi ail costs tor.;tilie irepardti©n`; iBarrew;ariaiysis, redominenda'tlons mrfr9atrons, #c,zaf arty epecial.studres nepnrtst �.• :,y ` ; Z. J GENERAL f INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that his the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submittal; Co staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing information. Application Number for the project to which this lform pertains: Project Title: ��-a� 1�n \IAt 17 Name&Address of project owner(s): LP�-1 "-v,A L J O, CA q Z35� Name&Address of developer or project sponsor, I:IPLANNINGtFINAL\FORMSt000NTER4nihal Study Partl.docPage 1 Rev.3117tD4 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 12 of 53 Contact Person B Address: �3yz'ft/— 04iC 0 - 1010 InG Name 8 Address of person preparing this form(if different from above): Telephone Number: PROJECT • ' / DESCRIPTION: Information indicated by an asterisk 0 is not required of non-construcfion Cup's unless otherwise requested by staff. '1) Provide a full scale(8-12 x 11)copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheat(s)which includes the project site,and indicate the site boundaries. 2) Provide a set of color photographs that show representative views into the site from the north,south,east, and west;views into and from the site from the primary access points that serve the site;and representative views of significant features from the site. InrJude a map showing locationofeach photograph. 3) Project Location(describe): '1 t 2--z to Aaikt,. RTe- , `I670 Fooi kL 9 i„d . 3.1 RO-7 (. Aaa ,W I Aye- 4) ssessces Parcel Numbers(attach additional sheet ff necessary): 7-) oZ-c, X53- o5-pooc� 03- '51Gross Site Area(sc/sq.ft.): w �g AC- 1 A '6) Net Site Area(total site size minus area of public streets& proposed dedications): 7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change whlch would affect the project site (attach additional sheet ff necessary): ti lA I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER11niUal Study Partl.docPage 2 Rev.3/17/04 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 13 of 53 8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and othergovemmentat agencies in order to fully implement the project: L J�Jk,,,. &,A ��A+'C 9) Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including information on topography,soil stability, plants and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on site(including age and condition)and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition,cite of sources of information(i.e.,geological and/or hydrologic studies,biotic and archeological surveys,traffic studies): 1' zsc, KYw-- �-�-� L,.lAl2cae Gam,rr dY�P,OCi 0.__� /�hQvlS�'6�R1 ltlik P� �P 5-fC2�cS JtP CN\- tl�2PrSP �tT- q b i o 1'-x:l 9A J 2 611 ala cA+r t 10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Cite all sources ofinforma6on(books,published reports and oral history): I:\PLANNINGIFINAL\FORMS\COUNTcRVnitiai Study Partl.docPage 3 Rev.3/17/04 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 14 of 53 11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site(aircraft,roadway noise,etc.)and how they will affect ' .proposed uses: '' 11 /y/A- 12) Describe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate description of the site in terms of ultimate use that will result from the proposed project. Indicate tf there are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur with each phase,and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s)If necessary: / n �e T e.xr's�tv�c bJ J 6), /S H� � C) C t Wl 6 e ALJ 80710 Amt ,lord ic- c. A b, P_ �vd "- Au 4& Z vke", CAjg ,l-t-1 �,I6;I l bDi d s A - I t Z-00 &R., A kS 3 5i1eS w l� e e,\ � IeL SiW,, IAVZ- \,-3O k nlAf,, +ke— e cu -tIol, e- SJI6yJ <Jv-uduAe3 %plyoloved 2 . art G�Ccfd2` At SIg AAtnt f-'Dlc 41,. S14S LAC'fP e(ec' w aI s-LTI A Lum's Ppa /illS�t1 1 r,In 06,,s, v\s�ttll//ekcc e` of $ eyi/ce �O �c 145 tk A-CL01111114 P 7a 11-'L it?T.1 A10P&N ed -ele TIc,`C. 13) Describe the surrounding properties,including information on plants and animals and any cultural,historical,or scenic aspects. indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stones, etc.)and scale of development(height,frontage,setback,rear yard, etch }.``6e ••11O��e2#ieS 1.Ka1�[� x �ce� Cay.me icw� /ck iy'V�iLS�12i.Jk� 1'�""" 1LseS 14) Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale,or character of the surrounding general area of the project? No 1:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER1lnidal Study Partl.docPage 4 Rev.3117104 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 15 of 53 15) Indicate the type of short-term and long-term noise to be generated,including source and amount. How will these noise levels affect adjacent✓l jacent properties and 000n-site uses? What methods of soundproofing are proposed? McnM A\ 6CSP I Fief-, WWII he slvllCw('Atd Al- _�SP c,4cs No (Us ril"k rose l iAs 40 kd;wcn, zt nlebiJ�`eS `16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees: 17) Indicate any bodies of water(including domestic water supplies)into which the site drains: N r(l� 18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification,please contact the Cucamonga Valley Water District at 987-2591. a. Residential(gaUday) Peak use(gal/Day) b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) Peak use(gabmin/ac) 19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. ❑ Septic Tank ❑ Sewer. / If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification,please contact the Cucamonga Valley Water District at 987-2591. a. Residential(gaUday) b. Commercial/Industrlal(gal/day/ac) MIA-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: 20) Number of residential units:_ Detached(indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size: Attached(indicate whether units are rental or for sale units): A I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTERUnitial Study Partl.docPage 5 Rev.3/17104 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 16 of 53 NA 21) Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents: / Sale Price(s) $ to $ Rent(per month) $ to $ 22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type: 23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type: A/ JA- NI A24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project: Contact the appropriate School . Districts as shown in Attachment t3: a. Elementary: b. Junior High., / c. Senior High N/A /� COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS 25) Describe type of use(s)and major function(s)of commercial, industrial or institutional uses. lY 26) Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type: 27) Indicate hours of operation: 26) Number of employees: �— Tofal: Maximum Shift., Time of Maximum Shift: (:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.docPage 6 Rev.3117104 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 18 of 53 34) Will the proposedprojecl involve the temporary or long-term use,storage,or discharge of hazardous and/ortoxic materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes,provide an inventory of all such materials to be used and proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses,along with the storage and shipment areas,shall be shown and labeled on the application plans. N /1� I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability,that the facts,statements,and information presented are true and correct tot he best of my knowledge and belief. I further understand that additional information may be required to be submitted before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Date: Signature: Title: Al— t c I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTERVnitial Study Partl.docPage 8 Rev.3117/04 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 17 of 53 29) Provide breakdown of anticipated job classifications,including wage and salary ranges,as well as an indication of the rate of hire for each classification(attach additional sheet If necessary): I ft" 30) Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City.: A! (/�- '31) For commercial and industrial uses only,indicate the source, type,and amount of airpollution emissions. (Data should be verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District,at(818) 572-8283): /V ALL PROJECTS 32) Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the project been contacted to determine their ability to provide adequate service to the proposed project? If so,please indicate their response. 33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use,storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials? Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include,but are not limited to PCB's;radioactive substances;pesticides and herbicides;fuels,oils,solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above. Please list the materials and describe their use,storage,and/or discharge on the property,as well as the dates of use,it known. �7 Zoo P}zo, 5 k42 R(0-7 0 Fes-, o - _ S. (:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.docPage 7 Rev.3/17104 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 19 of 53 HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE STATEMENT I have been informed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga of my responsibilities pursuant to California Government Code Section 65962.5(copy attached)to notify the City as to whether the site for which a development application has been submitted is located within an area which has been designated as the location of a hazardous waste site by the Office of Planning and Research, State of California (OPR). I have also been informed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga that, as of the date of executing this Statement, OPR has not yet compiled and distrubted a list of hazardous waste sites as required by said Section 65962.5. 1 am informed and believe that the proposed site for which a development application has been submitted is not within any area specified-in said Section 65962.5 as a hazardous waste site. I declare under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated: ,Z—� -Applicant Resolution No. 08-083 Page 20 of 53 City of Rancho Cucamonga ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND 1. Project File: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DRC2008-00111 — LAMAR ADVERTISING —An environmental review for a Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Agreement to facilitate the removal of nine existing billboards (10411 26th Street, 9445 Foothill Boulevard, 8411 Foothill Boulevard, 8133 Foothill Boulevard, and 8230 Foothill Boulevard) and relocate one existing billboard to a location on the northeast corner of Arrow Route and the Interstate 15 Freeway (12200 Arrow Route [APN: 0229-021-65]). This relocated billboard will have a two-panel changeable message digital display. The application also includes the reconstruction of two existing billboards generally located near the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Foothill Avenue (9670 Foothill Boulevard [APN: 0208-153-05] and 8076 Archibald Avenue [APN: 0208-153-03]). The two existing billboards to be reconstructed will include one panel on each billboard with a changeable message digital display. Description of Billboard Removal and Relocation Removal Relocation Replace 9 throughout the City One pole at 12200 Arrow Route One pole at 9670 Foothill Permanent removal: 'two-panel changeable message Boulevard '10411 26th Street digital display one-panel changeable `9445 Foothill Boulevard message digital display '8411 Foothill Boulevard (2) One pole 8076 Archibald '8133 Foothill Boulevard Avenue '8230 Foothill Boulevard one-panel changeable message digital display Summary of Lamar Advertising's Billboard Removal and Relocation Pro'ect Prior to Project After Project Total Number of Lamar's Advertising 9 3 Billboards Net Decrease - 6 2. Description of Project: An environmental review to facilitate the removal of nine existing billboards and relocate one existing billboard to a location on the northeast corner of Arrow Route and the 1-15 Freeway. This relocated billboard will have a two-panel changeable message digital display. The application also includes the reconstruction of two existing billboards located at 9670 Foothill Boulevard and 8076 Archibald Avenue. The two existing billboards to be reconstructed will include one panel on each billboard with a changeable message digital display. 3. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Brian C. Smith Lamar Advertising Company 24541 Redlands Boulevard Loma Linda, CA 92354 4. General Plan Designation for relocated/reconstructed billboards: • 12200 Arrow Route—General Industrial • 9670 Foothill Boulevard and 8076 Archibald Avenue—Mixed Use Resolution No. 08-083 Page 21 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 2 5. Zoning for relocated/reconstructed billboards: • 12200 Arrow Route-General Industrial (Subarea 8) • 9670 Foothill Boulevard and 8076 Archibald Avenue-Specialty Commercial 6. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: One existing billboard will be relocation to the northeast corner of Arrow Route and the 1-15 Freeway (1.2200 Arrow Route). The subject site at 12200 Arrow Route contains a commercial/industrial warehouse structure and is in an area developed with industrial and freeway uses. The proposal on the site at 12200 Arrow Route includes the installation of a relocated billboard with a two-panel changeable message digital display. This billboard will be approximately 40 feet high and visible from the 1-15 Freeway. The application also includes the reconstruction of two existing billboards located at .9670 Foothill Boulevard and 8076 Archibald Avenue. These two properties abut one another and are located in an area that is disturbed and developed with commercial uses. The two existing billboards at 9670 Foothill Boulevard and 8076 Archibald Avenue will be reconstructed to include one panel on ea^h billboard with a changeable message digital display. These replacement billboards will no' • :ceed the height of the existing billboards that will be removed. The billboards ti je removed are located in areas that are mostly urbanized and heavily traveled by vehic'es. 7. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 8. Contact Person and Phone Number: Rina Leung Senior Planner (909)477.2750 9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): • Caltrans (San Bernardino County) GLOSSARY -The following abbreviations are used in this report: CVWD-Cucamonga Valley Water District EIR- Environmental Impact Report FEIR-Final Environmental Impact Report NPDES-National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NOx- Nitrogen Oxides ROG-Reactive Organic Gases PM,o-Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB-Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD-South Coast Air Quality Management District SWPPP-Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan URBEMIS7G -Urban Emissions Model 7G Resolution No. 08-083 Page 22 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated,"or "Less Than-Significant-Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. (X) Aesthetics ( ) Agricultural Resources (X) Air Quality () Biological Resources (X) Cultural Resources (X) Geology& Soils (X) Hazards &Waste Materials (X) Hydrology&Water Quality (X) Land Use & Planning () Mineral Resources (X) Noise ( ) Population & Housing ( ) Public Services ( ) Recreation (X) Transportation/Traffic ( ) Utilities & Service Systems ) Mandatory Findin s of Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: ( ) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. (X) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by, or agreed to, by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a "Potentially Significant Impact' or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standard and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Prepared By: f7//% � Date: 5—/x— 61O Reviewed By: 1&14 Date: g-14 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 23 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 4 Less Than SignificantLess Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentally with Than S""ficant 1Av0a6on S, Nficanl No Imoaa Incorooretetl Imoea Inpact EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial affect a scenic vista? () ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or () ( ) (✓) () quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Comments: a) There are no significant vistas within or adjacent to the project sites. The project will not view corridors according to General Plan Exhibit III-15. b) Although the property at 9670 Foothill Boulevard includes a structure that the City may be interested in designating as a local landmark in the future, the proposal, which includes the replacement of a billboard on the site, will not affect the existing structure. There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. c) The project sites are located in areas characterized by industrial, freeway, and commercial uses. The visual quality of the area will not be degraded as a result of this project. City standards require the developer to underground existing and new utility lines and facilities to minimize unsightly appearance of overhead utility lines and utility enclosures in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96, unless exempted by said Resolution. Although the project will include the relocation of one billboard, replacement of two existing billboards, and the removal of nine billboards, the proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project will permanently remove six existing billboards throughout the City with the objective of reducing visual clutter by reducing the number of billboards located within the City; thereby, improving the City's appearance as a whole. To ensure that there would be no impacts to light and glare, a mitigation measure has been imposed to require that all associated equipment/cabinets be screened by mature landscaping and set back from the public rights-of-way. d) Although the project includes the installation of billboards (one relocated and two replaced) with a total of four changeable message digital displays, these digital displays include built-in features that automatically dim and adjust during various lighting conditions to ensure that there would be no lighting/glare impacts. In order to ensure that there would be no impacts to light and glare, a mitigation measure has been imposed to require a dimming feature, which automatically adjusts between night and day views, to be installed for all digital displays. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 24 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 5 Lasa Than Sipmtmam Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pntantially wan Than PP g Significant Mlopation Significant No Impact Incomoratao ITDaoI Imoacl 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or ( ) () () (✓) Farmland- of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ( ) ( ) () (✓) Williamson Act contract? C) Involve other changes in the existing environment, () ( ) ( ) (✓) which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Comments: a) The project sites are not designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The project sites are located in an urbanized area. There are approximately 1,300 acres of Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, of which about one-third is either developed or committed to development according to General Plan Table IV-2. The major concentrations of designated farmlands are located in the southern and eastern portions of the City that is characterized by existing and planned development. Further, two-thirds of the designated farmlands parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and their economic viability is doubtful; therefore, they are not intended to be retained as farmland in the General Plan Land Use Plan. The General Plan FEIR identified the conversion of farmlands to urban uses as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. b) There is no agriculturally zoned land within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. There are no Williamson Act contracts within the City. c) The project sites are in areas that are characterized by development. The subject sites tend to be developed with buildings and do not have any established agricultural uses. Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the () ( ) () (✓) applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? C) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ( ) ( ) () (✓) any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? Resolution No. 08-083 Page 25 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 6 Leas Then s,Qnitscant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P.tenually W" Then Si,M 21t Mmpation S,,n,ticant No I-- Into Oreletl Impact ecl d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ( ) () () (✓) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial () () () (✓) number of people? Comments: a) The removal of nine existing billboards, relocation of one billboard, and reconstruction of two billboards would not conflict with the applicable air quality plan. b) During the construction phases of development, on-site stationary sources, construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions. In addition, fugitive dust is associated with construction activities. While most of the dust would settle on or near the project site, smaller particles would remain in the atmosphere, increasing particle levels within the surrounding area. However, these impacts would be considered short-term and no residual air quality impacts would remain after construction. The contractor will be required to comply with air quality rules and regulations to minimize impacts to air quality. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels: 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. 2) The developer shall submit construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD)as well as City Planning staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt materials shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 26 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 7 less Than S q,fimnt Leas Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potenaally with Than S,,,',cant Miugatmn Sgvlzant No Impact Incoraorated Imoact innii • Dispose of surplus excavated materials in accordance with state and local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. 6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce Fine Particulate Matter(PM,q)emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM, emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. c) Although, trips will continue to be generated in order to maintain the billboards, these trips are not anticipated to be significant. The removal of nine billboards citywide would result in an overall decrease of number of trips needed for maintenance. d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The SCAQMD identifies the following as sensitive receptors: long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic facilities. According to the SCAQMD, projects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within 1/4 mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401. Once the billboards are removed/constructed, they will not significantly increase traffic trips. The mitigation measures listed under b) above will reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. e) The proposed project uses will not create objectionable odors. No adverse impacts are anticipated. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or () () ( ) (✓) through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat ( ) () ( ) (✓) or other sensitive natural community identified in local Resolution No. 08-083 Page 27 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 8 Less roan S,gn.tcamF11,n Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pootenua3y wanSnt No IPadct or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally () ( ) () (✓) protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native () ( ) () (✓) resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances () ( ) () (✓) protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ( ) () ( ) (✓) Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan? Comments: a) The proposed project sites are currently developed and have been disturbed by landscaping maintenance. According to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR, the project site is not within an area of sensitive biological resources; therefore, the project will not adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals because of the fact that the project is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Plan. b) The project sites are located in urbanized areas with no natural communities. No riparian habitat exists on the sites, meaning the project will not have any impacts. c) No wetland habitat is present on the sites. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on these resources. d) The site and majority of the surrounding area has been or is being developed/urbanized, thereby disrupting any wildlife corridors that may have existed. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed project will not involve the removal of any heritage trees on the project site; therefore, the proposed project is not in conflict with any local ordinance. f) The project sites are not located within a conservation area according to the General Plan, Open Space and Conservation Plan, Exhibit IV-4. No conflicts with habitat conservation plans will occur. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 28 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 9 Less Than SBrnfsatn less FIssues and Supporting Information Sources: soteLoem M„`"e,°en s.Than a Bni 9 B R,Deol noroorated imoatl "oust 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) ( ) () (✓) significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) (✓) ( ) () significance of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? C) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ( ) (✓) () ( ) resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) outside of formal cemeteries? Comments: a) Although the property at 9670 Foothill Boulevard includes a structure that the City may be interested in designating as a local landmark in the future, the proposal, which includes the replacement of a billboard on the site, will not affect the existing structure. There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. b) There are no known archaeological sites or resources recorded on the project site; however, the Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native Americans according to the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.11). Construction activity, particularly soil excavation and compaction, could adversely affect or eliminate existing and potential archaeological resources. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading or earth moving activities,the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities and to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the area. • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to minimize project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines. • Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. c) The General Plan FEIR (Section 5.11) indicates that the Rancho Cucamonga area is on an alluvial fan. According to the San Bernardino County database, no paleontological sites or resources have been recorded within the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the sphere-of-influence, including the Resolution No. 08-083 Page 29 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 10 Leaa than Slpnlllcant Lasa Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentia', with Than SgmLcant M'iapauon Significant No ITOact InCO'o.1.1 tl ITOact Ing0C1 project site; however, the area has a high sensitivity rating for paleontological resources. The older alluvium, which would have been deposited during the wetter climate that prevailed 10,000-100,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, when the last "Ice Age" and the appearance of modern man occurred, may contain significant vertebrate fossils. The project site is underlain by Quaternary alluvium per General Plan Exhibit V-2; therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities and to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures: • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel makes the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. • Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum). • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. d) The proposed project sites are in areas that have been disturbed by development. No known religious or sacred sites exist within the project area. No evidence is in place to suggest the project site has been used for human burials. The California Health and Safety Code (Section 7050.5) states that if human remains are discovered on-site, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. As adherence to State regulations is required for all development, no mitigation is required in the unlikely event human remains are discovered on-site. No adverse impacts are anticipated. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as () ( ) ( ) (✓) delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 30 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 11 Less Tnan Sib"+Icem Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Patangagy Win Than Sgndmant Mitigation Sigtuticent No T.DBCI In[ONOIBIBG TDBi,t I'aCl ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)_ . iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ( ) (✓) () () C) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, ( ) () ( ) (✓) or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table () ( ) ( ) (✓) 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use () () () (✓) of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Comments: a) No known faults pass through the project sites where the relocated/reconstruction structures will be located. These structures will not be located in the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault, according to the General Plan Exhibit V-1, and Section 5.1 of the General Plan FEIR. Although the Red Hill Fault and Cucamonga Fault Zone are within the City boundaries, they are not located within the project sites. These faults are both capable of producing M. 6.0 to 7.0 earthquakes. Upon the issuance of building permits, the applicant will be responsible for complying with the latest Building Codes adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. No impacts are anticipated. b) The Rancho Cucamonga area is subject to strong Santa Ana wind conditions during September to April, which generates blowing sand and dust, and creates erosion problems. Construction activities may temporarily exacerbate the impacts of windblown sand, resulting in temporary problems of dust control. Therefore, the following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels: 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAOMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM1g emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,g emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PMIg emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,D emissions. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 31 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 12 Les.Than S.Bh:6caol Lase Issues and Supporting Information Sources: °01en"a"Y w"h Than SgmLcant Miopavon SiBn:hcanI No Impact Incoporeta0 IMM IM.0 c) The General Plan FOR (Section 5.1) indicates that subsidence is generally associated with large decreases or withdrawals of water from the aquifer. The project would not withdraw water from the existing aquifer. The project sites are not within a geotechnical hazardous area or other unstable geologic unit or soil type according to General Plan FEIR Figure 5.1-2. No negative impacts are anticipated. d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project sites, is located on alluvial soil deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. Soil types on-site for the replacement/relocation sites consists of Hanford Coarse Sandy Loam and Tujunga Loamy sand soils according to General Plan Exhibit V-3 and General Plan FEIR Exhibit 5.1-3. These soils are typically somewhat permeable. No negative impacts are anticipated. e) The Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project will not create wastewater; thus, they will not need to be connected to any sewers or septic tanks. 7. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project., a) Create 'a significant hazard to the public or the () ( ) () (✓) environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the () ( ) () (✓) environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ( ) ( ) () (✓) acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 1/4 mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ( ) ( ) () (✓) hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, () (✓) () () where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an ( ) ( ) () (✓) adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Resolution No. 08-083 Page 32 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 13 Less Than 5" 11camLess Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially WinThan Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incor oratetl Impact Impact Comments: a) The proposed project will not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition that is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive that any other in the state. The City is in the process of developing an Emergency Operations Plan to meet State and Federal requirements. The City has approved a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan which has received State and Federal approvals. No negative impacts are expected. b) The proposed project does not include the use of hazardous material or volatile fuels. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition that is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the state. The City is in the process of developing an Emergency Operations Plan to meet State and Federal requirements. The City has approved a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan which has received State and Federal approvals. No negative impacts are expected. c) Although there is an existing elementary school located within 1/4 mile of the project sites (9670 Foothill Avenue and 8076 Archibald Avenue), the proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project will not involve hazardous waste. No negative impacts are anticipated. d) The proposed project is not listed as a hazardous waste or substance materials sites. A recent site inspection did not reveal the presence of discarded drums or illegal dumping of hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated.. e) The project sites are not located within an airport land use plan and are not within 2 miles of a public airport. In order to mitigate for any potential impacts, the proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project will be required as a mitigation measure to comply with any applicable Federal Aviation Administration policies/regulations. No impact is anticipated. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2 1/2 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated. g) The City's Multi-Hazard Disaster Plan, which is updated every two years, includes policies and procedures to be administered by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District in the event of a disaster. The proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project will comply with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances. No adverse impacts are anticipated. h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from a wind-driven fire in the Urban W ildland Interface area found in the northern part of the City according to the Fire District Strategic Plan 2000-2005; however, the proposed project site is not located within a high fire hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-7. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 33 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DR C2008-001 11 Page 14 Less Than $,gn,0ahn less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentia", Wan Than PP 9 sigmrmam Mlilgaaon s�omnoam ep Int an Inco oratetl Impact Int an FB. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ( ) (✓) () () requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? C) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) () (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the () ( ) ( ) (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, . which would result in flooding on-or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed () ( ) ( ) (✓) the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ( ) () () (✓) g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as ( ) ( ) () (✓) mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures ( ) ( ) () (✓) that would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) () (✓) loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche,tsunami, or mudflow? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Comments: a) The State of California is authorized to administer various aspects of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act. The General Construction Permit treats any construction activity over 1 acre as an industrial activity, requiring a permit under the State's General NPDES permit. The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Santa Ana Region, administers these permits. The following mitigation measures should be implemented to ensure that impacts to water quality are less-than-significant, Resolution No. 08-083 Page 34 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 15 Less Than Slgn,fmm La35 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pofennaliy with Than PP g S",.f,cant Mitigation Significant No tmoad aC.raohtd Imoect lno. Construction Activities: 1) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. 2) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. b) According to the Cucamonga Valley Water District, 43 percent of the City's water is currently provided from groundwater in the Cucamonga and Chino Basins. CVWD has adopted a master plan that estimates demand needs until the year 2030. The proposed project will not deplete groundwater supplies, nor will it interfere with groundwater recharge because it is not within an area designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground according to General Plan Exhibit IV-2. The development of the site will not affect the existing aquifer, estimated to be about 288 to 470 feet below the ground surface. As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.9), continued development citywide will increase water needs and is a significant impact; however, CVWD has plans to meet this increased need through the construction of future water facilities. c) The project will not cause significant changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water nor will the project alter the course of any stream or river. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. Therefore no impacts are anticipated. d) The project will not cause significant changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water nor will the project alter the course of any stream or river. e) The project will not cause significant changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water nor will the project alter the course of any stream or river. The project will not result in substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. g) No housing units are proposed with this project. No adverse impacts are expected. h) The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5. No adverse impacts are expected. I) The Rancho Cucamonga area is flood protected by an extensive storm drain system designed to convey a 100-year storm event. The system is substantially improved and provides an integrated approach for regional and local drainage flows. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, spreading grounds, concrete-lined channels, and underground storm drains as shown in General Plan Exhibit V-6. The project sites are not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5. No negative impacts are expected. j) There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project sites; therefore, impacts from seiche and tsunami are not anticipated. The Rancho Cucamonga area sits at the base of the steep eastern San Gabriel Mountains whose deep canyons were cut by mountain streams. Numerous man-made controls have been constructed to reduce the muciflow impacts to the level of non-significance within the City. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, and spreading grounds both within and north of the City. No impacts are expected. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 35 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 16 Less Than Sipmhcant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially w.m Than pp g sipnif:cant N,M1:paOon :an, No Imran Incontwatetl InyeC Imazd 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ( ) ( ) () (✓) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ( ) ( ) (✓) ( ) regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, a general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? C) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan () ( ) () (✓) or natural community conservation plan? Comments: a) The relocation of a billboard to 12200 Arrow Route and the replacements of two billboards at 9670 Foothill Boulevard and 8076 Archibald Avenue will not physically divide the community. The proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project will be compatible with the existing uses. No adverse impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project includes the removal of nine billboards, replacement of two billboards, and relocation of a billboard. This project will result in a net decrease of six billboards throughout the community, which is consistent with the spirit of the Municipal Code of decreasing these types of uses. The proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection. The California Outdoor Advertising Act empowers/encourages local agencies to enter into Relocation Agreements with display owners and adopt ordinances and resolutions providing for relocation of displays. The project will reduce the number of billboards within the City; thereby, reducing visual clutter and improving the aesthetic quality of the City. As such, less-than-significant impacts are anticipated. c) The project site is not located within any habitat conservation or natural community plan area. According to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR, the project sites are not within an area of sensitive biological resources; therefore, development will not adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals because of the fact that the project is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Plan. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral () ( ) ( ) (✓) resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important ( ) () () (✓) mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Comments: a) The proposed project sites are not designated as a State Aggregate Resources Area according to the City General Plan, Figure IV-1 and Table IV-1; therefore, there is no impact. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 36 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 17 Less Than S:Bn^,cant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: voa=.naal.y W,ih SiBmfmam mm,at. Then SBn,hcant N. I,n-, Inc.ry-.'-d In .Ct Impact b) The proposed project sites are not designated by the General Plan, Figure IV-1 and Table IV-1, as a valuable mineral resource recovery site; therefore, there is no impact. 11. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ( ) ( ) (✓ ) () levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ( ) (✓) () () ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, () () () (✓) where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) () ( ) (✓) would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Comments: a) The proposed project consists of removing, replacing, and relocating billboards will not expose people to noise levels in excess of standards established in the General Plan or Municipal Code. No adverse impact expected. b) The uses associated with this type of project normally do not induce ground borne vibrations. As such, no impacts are anticipated. c) Although the application includes the removal, reconstruction, and relocation of billboards throughout the community, the applicant has indicated that construction equipment, which is comprised of cranes and augers, tends to not produce a significant amount of noise. The applicant stated that construction does not involve the use of a pile driver or other types of noisy equipment. Once the use is established, the site is not anticipated to create noise; thus, noise impacts are considered less-than-significant. d) The General Plan FEIR (Section 5.7) indicates that during a construction phase, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction equipment, will generate noise exceeding City standards. Although this type of construction is not anticipated to create a significant amount of noise, the following measures are provided to mitigate any short-term noise impacts: Resolution No. 08-083 Page 37 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 18 Leu Than $,%1,,..t La35 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pon.!,.,t wan nan S�Impct cou ort Significant No Impact Inco orated ImOact L 1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. The preceding mitigation measures will reduce the disturbance created by on-site construction equipment; however, do not address the potential impacts because of the transport of construction materials and debris. The following mitigation measures shall then be required: 3) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the developer shall prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. e) The sites are not located within an airport land use plan and are not within 2 miles of a public airport. All billboards will need to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration requirements. No impact is anticipated. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2 1/2 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ( ) () () (✓) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? C) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Comments: a) The project will be located in areas that are developed/urbanized and will not induce population growth. Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not attract new employees to the area. Once constructed, the proposed project will not be associated with patrons or employees; Resolution No. 08-083 Page 38 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 19 Less Than S p,.I cam Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pe'ent.ally w,:h Than PP 9 S,,J cant Mmpanon SipniLcamF No Impact Incpmprw.d Impact Impan hence, it will not create a demand for additional housing. Other than routine repair and maintenance by a technician, the use is not anticipated to induce additional trips/visits. No impacts are anticipated. b) The project site contains no existing housing units. No adverse impact expected. c) The project site is not currently utilized for housing. No impacts are anticipated. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? O U O ( ) b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) C) Schools? () () () (✓) d) Parks? ( ) () () (✓) e) Other public facilities? O O O (✓) Comments: a) The relocated billboard to be located at 12200 Arrow Highway would be served by Fire Station #174 located approximately 1 1/2 mile from this project site. The existing billboards to be replaced at Foothill Avenue and Archibald Avenue would be served by Fire Station #172 located approximately 500 feet from these properties. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on the project so no impacts to fire services will occur. No impacts are anticipated. b) Additional police protection is not required as the project will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the project site is within an area that is regularly patrolled. c) The project will not create a significant impact to schools. d) The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. No impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed project will utilize existing public facilities. The project sites are in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Cumulative development within Rancho Cucamonga will increase demand for library services. According to the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.9.9), the projected increase in library space under the General Plan will not meet the projected demand. The General Plan FEIR identified the cumulative impact on library services as a Resolution No. 08-083 Page 39 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 20 1.95E Than S,pcibcant L959 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PatentiaNy wnn Tn9n S,pndmem Mit,,, S,,,tunt NO ,1'DdCI nCOTOfat9E InpBCI TDECt significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the EIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. After the adoption of the General Plan, the City built a new library within the Victoria Gardens regional shopping center of approximately 22,000 square feet, which is in excess of the projected need of 15,500 square feet at build-out of the City. 14. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and () ( ) () (✓) regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or () ( ) () (✓) require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Comments: a) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. This project is not proposing any new housing or large employment generator that would cause an increase in the use of parks or other recreational facilities. No impacts are anticipated. b) See a) response above. 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in O O O (✓) relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of ( ) ( ) () (✓) service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? C) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ( ) ( ) () (✓) either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature ( ) (✓) ( ) () (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) I) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ( ) () ( ) (✓) supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Resolution No. 08-083 Page 40 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 21 Less Than S."fieshl Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: FoteoLally wish man PP g Signincam Mlugaiwn Sl gntl¢ant No Impact Incomo,atetl Im act Imoett Comments: a) The proposed project will not result in a significant increase of traffic in the area. As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.5), continued development will contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. b) Although, additional trips may be generated in order to maintain the billboards, these trips are not anticipated to be significant. The removal of nine billboards citywide would result in a cumulative decrease of trips needed for maintenance. No impacts are anticipated. c) The proposed project will not change air traffic patterns. Also, the applicant will be required to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration requirements/regulations; therefore; no impacts are anticipated. d) The project is in an area that is mostly developed. The project design does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections or farming uses. The project will; therefore, not create a substantial increase in hazards because of a design feature. To ensure that there are minimal impacts, the following mitigation measures have been included as part of the project: 1) There shall be no film clips and/or animation shown on the digital displays. 2) No display may change its message in less than four seconds. There shall be no flashing, blinking, or scrolling of images on the displays. 3) The billboards shall not produce any noise/sound. e) The project will be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles and will, therefore, not create an inadequate emergency access. No impacts are anticipated. f) The Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction Project will not create an inadequate parking capacity. No impacts are anticipated. g) The proposed project will not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or () ( ) ( ) (✓) wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? C) Require or result in the construction of new storm ( ) () ( ) (✓) water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Resolution No. 08-083 Page 41 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 22 Less Tha SIgn:Lcant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pprenoelly will man S:gnitcam M:agaeon 90nit:cant No act Inopryoratetl Impact Impact d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ( ) () () (✓) project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment () ( ) ( ) (✓) provider, which serves or may serve the project, that has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted () () ( ) (✓) capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and O O O (✓) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga. The project is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within the City of Ontario, neither of which are at capacity. The project is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated. c) All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. The impact is not considered significant. d) The project is served by the CVWD water system. There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve this project. No impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed project sites are served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which are at capacity. No impacts are anticipated. f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs. g) This project complies with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations regarding solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 42 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 23 Lass Tnan 9pmhcam Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Polan,a", wm man PP g Sipnilicant Mnipaoon Sipmhpant No Impact Incpryoreiee Innoan Inman 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) 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? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually () () () (✓) limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? C) Does the project have environmental effects that will ( ) () ( ) (✓) cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: a) The project sites are not located in areas of sensitive biological resources as identified on the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Exhibit IV-3. Additionally, the area surrounding the sites is developed. Based on previous development and street improvements, it is unlikely that any endangered or rare species would inhabit the project sites. In addition, the activities of proposed project (i.e. removal and reconstruction of existing billboards) will not affect biological resources. b) The 2001 General Plan was adopted along with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of build-out in the City and Sphere of Influence. The City made findings that adoption of the General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to aggregate resources, prime farmland, air quality, the acoustical environment, library services, and aesthetics and visual resources. Mitigation measures were adopted for each of these resources. However, given the proposed project activities are not considered significant in the context of the aforementioned environmental factors, it would not contribute to cumulative impacts. c) Development of the site under the proposed land use change would not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. The Initial Study identifies construction-related emissions of criteria pollutants as having a potentially significant impact. Additionally, impacts resulting from air quality would be short-term and would cease once construction activities were completed. The Initial Study identified potentially significant impacts associated with the exposure of people to increased noise levels during construction. Mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study will ensure impacts are at less-than-significant levels. Resolution No. 08-083 Page 43 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00111 Page 24 EARLIER ANALYSES/TECHNICAL STUDIES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Department offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive: (T) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) Resolution No. 08-083 Page 44 of 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC200"0111 —Lamar Advertising Page 25 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or Proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no signff=nt environme would occur. Applicant's Signature: y Date: / Print Name and Title: / 1�.re A/ c-5 T 7Z; JF V 1,C PJ Rev, 5/24106 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 45 of 53 City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: Environmental Assessment DRC2008-00111 This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code). Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements: 1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project. 2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported. 3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program. Program Management -The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project planner, assigned by the Planning Director, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP.The project planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department. Procedures -The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant. 2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when,and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address: City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency Redevelopment Agency 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Resolution No. 08-083 Page 46 of 53 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM DRC2008-00111 — LAMAR ADVERTISING April 16, 2008 Page 2 3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,as determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner. 4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of development. 5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form. 6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures.The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel. 7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring afterwritten notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented. 8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee) with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time. 9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits. MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART 111) Project File No.: DRC 2008-00111 Applicant: Lemar Advertising Company Initial Study Prepared by: Rina Leung —Date: March 18, 2007 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance -7ko Aesthetics ZZ, To ensure that there would be no impacts to light and PD B/C Review of Plans C/D 3 glare,a mitigation measure has been imposed to require that all associated equipment/cabinets be screened by mature landscaping and set back from the public rights-of-way. In order to ensure that there would be no impacts to light PD B/C Review of Plans C/D 3 and glare, a mitigation measure has been imposed to require a dimming feature,which automatically adjusts between night and day views,to be installed for all digital displays. f Air Quality All construction equipment shall be maintained in good PID C Review of plans A/C 2/4 operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. The developer shall submit construction plans to the City PD/130 C Review of plans C 2 denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction (D equipment will be utilized, or that their use was W investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. 2- Contractors shall also conform to any construction 0 measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality 0)7) :3 Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City 3Z (D 0 Planning staff. -N , 4 C) 090 , 1 of 7 CY] W W Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for _0 M Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance W (D (a (0 All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 m o performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. A C �. .a _. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or o 0 high volume, low-pressure spray. N Z Cl) o All asphalt materials shall meet or exceed performance BO B Review of plans A/C 2 0 standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 00 0 All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 w Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated materials in BO C Review of plans A 4 accordance with state and local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established BO C During A 4 by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., BO C During A 4 wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with construction Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO C During A 4 haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other construction suitable means. 2of7 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction Regional Water Quality Control Board[RWQCB]) daily to reduce Fine Particulate Matter (PMS,) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4 alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 construction plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. Cultural Resources If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading or earth moving activities, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities and to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist,the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 incorporation of archaeological sites within new A developments, using their special qualities as a m theme or focal paint. o A/D 3/4 ort f re Pursue educating the public about the PD/BO C Review oP o archaeological heritage of the area. m CD Z 0 A cD O OO — O 3 of 7 w w Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance v Propose mitigation measures and recommend PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 m� o C conditions of approval to minimize project effects on p _. significant, important, and unique prehistoric o 0 resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines. Cn Z wo Prepare a technical resources management report, PD C Review of report A/D 3/4 0 documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project ao area. Submit one copy of the completed report with w original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal PD B Review of report A/D 4 fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities and to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to,the following measures: • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and PD B Review of report A/D 4 equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO B/C Review of report A/D 4 or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel makes the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. Prepare, identify,and curate all recovered fossils for PD D Review of report D 3 documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum). 4 of 7 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/lnitlals Non-Compliance Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho PD D TDuring D 3 Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. Geology'and.Soi15 b[ yLf :... '+ hh ty �l Y Ufa *jo The site shall be treated with water or other BO C A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions,in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO C During A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PM,, construction emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO C During A 4 speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions construction from the site during such episodes. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. Hazards and Waste Materials In order to mitigate for any potential impacts, the PD B Prior to B 2 proposed Billboard Relocation and Reconstruction construction Project will be required as a mitigation measure to comply with any applicable Federal Aviation Administration policies/regulations. H drolo .and Water Gluallt far : bF ,a rr s c m aH s � t � ` 14 ID During construction, temporary berms such as BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 0 sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there 0 is rainfall or other runoff. Z (D o � o oOD 5of7 i w W Mitigation Measures No.f Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date W ( W W to W During construction, to remove pollutants, street BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 fD cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and LnC N - after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to p 0 prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. rn Z Noise w o 0 Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During A 4 aDb hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction w including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a w national holiday. Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the SO C During A 4 standards specified in Development Code Section construction 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards,then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the PO/BO C During A 4/7 hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site),then the developer shall prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. 6of7 Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance Tianspbrtatlon�Tfafltf# . { - u To ensure that there are minimal impacts,the following mitigation measures have been included as part of the project: • There shall be no film clips and/or animation shown PD B/E Throughout A/C 2,7 on the digital displays. • No display may change its message in less than four PD B/E Throughout A/C 2,7 seconds. There shall be no flashing, blinking, or scrolling of images on the displays. The billboards shall not produce any noise/sound. PD B/E Throughout A/C 2,7 Key to Checklist Abbreviations Responsible Person # "� M MSnttdflit tie r}�� r + $5t1etl6ns �r ., .,.,, _. . _. _ .. CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map PD-Planning Director or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP 7-Citation C1 (D to O C O N D Z N O Cit W O O_ W 7 of 7 c.n m W W