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Home My WebLink About2008/11/12 - Agenda Packet - Planning Commission :~ n LJ • • THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA C CAMONGA NOVEMBER 12, 2008 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Chairman Fletcher Vice Chairman Munoz Stewart- Howdyshell _ Wimberly II. ANNOUNCEMENTS I'II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 22, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes ~~~ IV'. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to modify the definition of landscaping under Section 17.02.140 of the Development Code to allow for synthetic turf and modify Sections 17.08.090, 17.10.060 and 17.30.060 of the Development Code to establish design guidelines for the use of synthetic turf. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to City Council for further action. CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 22, 2008. 1 of 4 - PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 12, 2008 R,uJ~HO G'UCAMONGA B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - A request to subdivide a partially developed parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into five (5) parcels with lot sizes ranging between 28,681 and 67,152 square feet in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, located at 5727 Carnelian Street; APN: 1062-041-24. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 118,000 square feet on two vacant parcels of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue; APN: 0229-262-01 and -31. Related files: Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00268. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. D. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00268 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposed Uniform Sign Program for a warehouse complex located at the northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and 6th Street. Related files: Development Review DRC2008-00185 and Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS E. REQUEST TO INITIATE A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN - DRC2008-00761 - LEWIS OPERATING CORP. -A request to reduce the front-to-front and side-to-side building separation requirements within the Medium-High Residential Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan. Related files: Development Review DRC2008-00306 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18710. F. DRC2008-00116 - REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OFRANCHO CUCAMONGAVOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM. • 2of4 • - - PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 12, 2008 IZANCxo CocAMONGA VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda. VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p. m. adjournment ttme. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Commission. 1, I_OIS J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 6, 2008, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 8z~ If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notifcation of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire 3of4 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 12, 2008 RANCHO CUCAMONGA , group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item noton the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. The deadline for submitting these items is 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, one week prior to the meeting. The Planning Commission Secretary receives all such items AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,039 for maps and $2,141 for all other decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas and minutes can be found at http:/Iwww.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us • • 4 of 4 Vicinity Map ~ Planning Commission November 12, 2008 B • • Items A & F are City-wide issues. N Meeting Location: City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive .~:~ •. ~«.:, -~. - .; ;~ - ~~ T H E C I T Y O F Rnn~c~no Cucnrloucn Staff Report DATE: November 12, 2008 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to modify the definition of landscaping under Section 17.02.140 of the Development Code to allow for synthetic turf and modify Sections 17.08.090, 17.10.060 and 17.30.060 of the Development Code to establish design guidelines for the use of synthetic turf. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be • forwarded to City Council for further action. BACKGROUND: The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) provides a synthetic turf rebate program to both new and existing residential properties in the Inland region. The program offers a $0.60 rebate per square foot of synthetic turf with no minimum or maximum. Some Rancho Cucamonga residents have expressed their wish to install synthetic turf on their residential properties to the City Planning staff. However, because of the language limitation of landscaping in the Development Code, Section 17.02.140, the Planning Department has been unable to approve the use of synthetic turf within the City limits. Currently, the State of California is experiencing a shortage in the water supply. All cities and counties are encouraged to reduce their water consumption. ANALYSIS: The 2006-2007 winter was a dry one for much of California. The Sierra snow pack was the lowest in nearly 20 years, while Southern California logged its driest year on record. The Colorado River basin has experienced below average runoff for 6 of the last 7 years. A federal court ruling this year requires the reduction in the delivery of water from the San Joaquin Delta to preserve the Delta Smelt, further reducing water supplies that affect our region. State reservoir capacities are at severe lows, with Folsom at 31 percent, Shasta at 34 percent, and San Luis at 13 percent. While California is no stranger to historical periods of drought, each drought brings with it a need for enhanced conservation. In June of 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger declared a statewide drought and encouraged local water agencies and districts to assist regional and state agencies to reduce water consumption locally for the remainder of 2008 and prepare for potentially worsening conditions in 2009. An estimated 60 percent to 70 percent of all residential water use is used for landscaping. Watering turf is one of the greatest expenditures of water in landscapes, using an average of 77 gallons of water per square foot annually. An alternative to natural turf in landscape applications is synthetic turf. • Synthetic turf has been around since the 1960s and until recently was primarily used in sports venues to replace natural turf. The quality, cost; and availability of synthetic turf have now made it a suitable option ITEM A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2008-00593 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 12, 2008 Page 2 for residential and commercial applications. Most synthetic turf is comprised of an open weave recycled rubber backing with synthetic "grass blades" installed on one side. A layer of crushed recycled rubber or sand is applied after installation to give the turf bounce and enhance water drainage. Installation requires the removal of all existing turf and installation of a layer of decomposed granite to provide a stable base for installation. A weed barrier may also be installed. The synthetic turf is then laid out, trimmed to the shape of the landscape area and secured with galvanized nails or staples. Maintenance consists of sweeping or raking the surface to remove dust or debris. Brushing the turf "against the grain" will bring any matted areas to life. Water can penetrate the surface to be absorbed by the ground below. Some manufacturers of synthetic turfs claim their product has a life expectancy of 20 to 30 years, although there are no established life spans industry-wide. In addition to reducing water consumption, the use of synthetic turf can reduce the use of fertilizers that can potentially increase groundwater nitrate levels as well as reduce the emission of greenhouse gases used to mow traditional lawns. The intent of the Development Code Amendment is to provide synthetic turf as an alternative to natural turf to enhance water conservation efforts within the City. With the current cost of synthetic turf between $8 and $14 per square foot installed on average, staff does not anticipate a widespread retrofitting of existing landscapes from natural to synthetic turf. Natural turf costs between $2 and $4 installed per square foot on average. Planning staff has fielded less than a dozen calls from property owners interested in using or switching to synthetic turf in the last 6 months. This item was presented to the Planning Commission on October 22, 2008. At that time the Commission • expressed concern that there were no guidelines for property owners wishing to install synthetic turf. The Commission felt that without these guidelines property owners may interpret the type or use of synthetic turf that may result in unintended consequences to the overall landscape aesthetic cultivated within the City. Staff has established five general guidelines for property owners to use in the selection, installation and maintenance of synthetic turf that will address the concerns presented by the Planning Commission. These guidelines address issues of aesthetics, proper drainage of water and inclusion of natural plant materials in the landscaping plan. As a result, these guidelines will be added to the General Design Guidelines in the Residential, Commercial and Industrial sections of the Development Code (sections 17.08.090, 17.10.060 and 17.030.060 respectively). All three sections will be amended with the identical guidelines: Synthetic turf shall consist of lifelike individual blades of grass that emulate real grass in look and color and have a minimum pile height of 1'/< inches. • A proper drainage system shall be installed underneath the turf to prevent excess runoff or pooling of water. • Synthetic turf shall be installed and maintained to effectively simulate the appearance of a well- maintained lawn. The use of indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpeting as a replacement for synthetic turf or natural turf shall be prohibited. • Synthetic turf shall be installed in combination with only natural plant materials (i.e. trees, • shrubs and groundcover) to enhance the overall landscaping design. A-2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2008-00593 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • November 12, 2008 Page 3 FACTS FOR FINDING: The purpose of the proposed Development Code Amendment is to allow an alternative to natural turf material to help conserve water supplies within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, while retaining the look of lush landscaping. Prior to the approval of any amendment to the Development Code, the Council, based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission; must make a finding of the consistency with the General Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Department has prepared an Initial Study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As indicated on the attached Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant affect on the environment; thus, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and circulated along with a public hearing notice. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper with aone-eighth page ad because more than 1,000 properties would be affected by the citywide scope of the amendment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution recommending approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2008-00593 and the proposed Negative Declaration of environmental impacts to the City Council for final action. Respecffully submitt`~ 0 ~~ • ames R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:JN/ ds Attachments: Exhibit A - Initial Study Draft Planning Commission Resolution Recommending Approval of Development Code Amendment DR2008-00593 Draft Ordinance for Development Code Amendment DR2008-00593 • A-3 N - : :~" a^ .:n.:r a .);- BACKGROUND City of Rancho Cucamonga ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II 1. Project File: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to modify the definition of landscaping under Section 17.02.140 of the Development Code to allow for synthetic turf. Staff has prepared a negative declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to City Council for further action. 2. Related Files: N/A 3. Description of Project: An ordinance that will change the definition of landscaping in our development code to allow for synthetic turf as an acceptable alternative to natural turf. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 • 5. General Plan Designation: Residential Very Low (<2 Dwelling Units/Acre) Low (2-4 Dwelling Units/Acre) Low-Medium (4-8 Dwelling Units/Acre) Medium (8-14 Dwelling Units/Acre) Medium-High (14-24 Dwelling Units/Acre) High (24-30 Dwelling Units/Acre) Commercial Office Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial General Commercial Commercial Recreation Mixed Use Mixed Use Industrial Industrial Park General Industrial Heavy Industrial • 6. Zoning: Residential ee Estate Residential (1 Dwelling Units/Acre) Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Very Low (c2 Dwelling Units/Acre) Low (2-4 Dwelling Units/Acre) Low-Medium (4-8 Dwelling Units/Acre) Medium (8-14 Dwelling Units/Acre) Medium-High (14-24 Dwelling Units/Acre) High (24-30 Dwelling Units/Acre) Commercial/Office Office/Professional Off ice Office Park Commercial/Office Community Facddies Village Commercial Community Service Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial General Commercial Specialty Commercial Freeway Related Commercial Recreational Commercial Regional Related Office/Commercial Regional Related Commercial Regional Center Mixed Use Financial Hospital Mixed Use/Retail Mixed Use/Office Industrial Industrial Park Light Industrial General Industrial Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial Heavy Industrial City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting (t3riefly describe the project's surroundings): Regional Description Rancho Cucamonga is located in the Inland Empire of California in San Bernardino County. It is located 37 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Direct freeway access to the City may be taken from the I-210 and I-15 Freeways. Unincorporated areas of the County of San Bernardino and the City of Fontana are located east of Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Upland is located west of Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Ontario is adjacent to the south and southwest portions of Rancho Cucamonga. The unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino is located to the north of Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Rancho Cucamonga encompasses a total planning area of approximately 50 square miles. Thirty-eight square miles constitute the incorporated area, augmented by a 12 square mile Sphere-of-Influence that generally extends from our City's northern border up to the San Bernardino National Forest. • • Rev. 3/13!07 A-5 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 3 • The predominant City pattern for commercial activity is characterized by the commercial corridor along Foothill Boulevard, accented by the planned clusters of commercial and service businesses at many of the intersections. The northerly two-thirds of the City are predominately residential, while the southerly one-third is largely industrial. Commercial centers are mostly located along the main easUwest spine of the City, Foothill Boulevard. The northerly edge of our Sphere-of-Influence is dominated primarily by open spaces of various types - a transition from the San Bernardino National Forest and Mountains that frame this part of the West Valley area of the San Bernardino County. Area Description Not applicable. The proposed project involves the adoption of a text amendment allowing for the use of synthetic turf as an alternative to natural turf. This project does not involve a site specific development. Site Description U \J Not applicable. The proposed project involves use of synthetic turf as an alternative to natural project. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Jennifer Nakamura (909) 477-2750 the adoption of a text amendment allowing for the turf. This project does not involve a site specific 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): N/A GLOSSARY -The following abbreviations are used in this report: CVW D -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 RWOCB -Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD -South Coast Air Quality Management District SW PPP -Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan URBEMIS7G -Urban Emissions Model 7G Rev. 3/13/07 A-6 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00593 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 4 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. ()Aesthetics (X) Biological Resources (X) Hazards & Waste Materials ()Mineral Resources ()Public Services ()Utilities & Service Systems ()Agricultural Resources ()Cultural Resources ()Hydrology & Water Quality ()Noise ()Recreation (X) Mandatory Findings of OAir Quality (X) Geology & Soils ()Land Use & Planning ()Population & Housing () Transportation/traffic DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: (X) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEGATIWE,fDEC ARAT(rION(~w(i~ll be prepared. ~l6'~ Prepared B ~~ ~`'G'~ Q~.~C.r~ .._. Date: `~ ~~ lam) .,i ' ~ Z~ lo`b Reviewed By: ~ Date: • • • Rev. 3/13/07 A-7 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 5 Less Than Sigm4cant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: pp g 'pfen"ally sien~ficam w"" Miegaupn Than signlikant No Impact Inco,pp,afetl Inpact Impact 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) The proposed ordinance will allow for the installation of synthetic turf as an acceptable alternative to natural turf throughout the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Since turf is installed at ground level, there will be no impact to any view corridors according to General Plan Exhibit III-15. • b) There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. c) The visual quality of the City of Rancho Cucamonga will not degrade as a result of this ordinance. The ordinance is designed to allow individual homeowners and developer's flexibility in landscaping their property to reduce water use, GHG emissions from lawnmowers and overall maintenance to the site. Synthetic turf mimics natural turf in visual look without the maintenance required for natural turf; therefore, there will be no downgrading of the visual character of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. d) The ordinance will not increase the number of streetlights and security lighting used in the immediate vicinity. • 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Convert Pnme Farmland, Unique Farmland, or O O O (/) 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, O O O (/) which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Comments: a) The proposed ordinance will allow for the installation of synthetic turf as an acceptable alternative to natural turf within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. For existing sites that could be retrofitted with synthetic turf, these sites were already analyzed for agricultural Rev. 3!? 3!07 A-8 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 6 Less Than Signilicant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources. PP g PDfantiaily Signibcant wnn MM1,gaf~pn ,non Signilicant ND Impact IncDrpprafEtl Inpacl .Impact resources as part of their initial Development Review and Approval. Future projects that propose the use of synthetic turf will require separate environmental review. 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 our 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 identiffed 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 Aci contracts within the City. c) Please see 2.a above. 3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the () () () (/) applfcable 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 nei 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? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant () () () (/) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial () () () (/) number of people? Comments: a) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time; therefore, it will not create any air quality impacts. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not Involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, it will not create any air quality impacts. c) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6) continued development would contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was • • Rev. 3/13/07 A-9 • Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 7 Less Than Sgn,hcanl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources. PP g Pptanoany Sigml¢anl wun Mitigation Than Sgml¢anf No Impact Incplpprated Impapl Impact ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, it will not create any air quality impacts. d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (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. A concern raised in the State of New Jersey regarding the use of synthetic turf was the potential for lead to become airborne and create a health hazard. Lead is present in the pigments of some synthetic turf products to give synthetic turf its green color. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 30, 2008, released its evaluation of lead levels in synthetic turf and determined that newer fields had no lead or generally had the lowest lead levels. Although small amounts of lead were detected on the surface of some older fields, none of these tested fields released amounts of lead that would be harmful to children. Given that the proposed synthetic turt ordinance will necessitate the installation of more recently manufactured models of synthetic turt, no adverse impacts are antiapated. • e) The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; typically, the installation of synthetic turf does 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 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? Rev. 3/13!07 A-10 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 8 Less Than ~~~ ' Signnicam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g 'ment,ally Signmcem w"" Maigaopn Than Significant Np Impact Incorporatetl Impact Impact 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) Sensitive species potentially occurring within our city limits include the Deihl Sands flower-loving fly (DSF), the California Gnatcatcher and the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat. A few remaining parcels of land contain Delhi soils which could provide suitable habitat for these species, although recent surveys have not identified any DSF within the City boundaries or in the Sphere area. Recent surveys have identified breeding pairs of the California Gnatcatcher within the Sphere area. The San Bernardino Kangaroo rat may also occur within our Sphere-of-Influence. The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The installation of synthetic turf requires the removal of the top two inches of topsoil within the landscape area to allow for the installation of compacted decomposed granite. In doing this, animals cannot burrow under synthetic turf in the same means as natural turf. The sensitive species identified above reside mainly within the Sphere-of-Influence, where little or no development currently exists. Any future project that might indirectly result from this ordinance would be analyzed for impacts at the time a site specific protect is received by the City. Existing landscapes that are rehabilitated with synthetic turf have previously been disturbed due to urban development and considerations for sensitive species were made during the initial development review and environmental assessment. General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR, includes a map that depicts the area of sensitive biological resources. If it is found that a project indirectly resulting from this ordinance occurs in areas designed for sensitive biological resources; care will be taken to coordinate all new projects with California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to avoid impacts to the species or to develop mitigation measures. b) Please see Section 4.a above c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, it will not create any potential impacts to wetland habitat. There are also numerous streams, drainages, and a bog within the canyon area in the Sphere, some extending down into the City boundaries. Many of these properties have been designated as Open Space and Residential so that the land would maintain some or most of its natural conditions, thus maintaining the connectivity of that parcel of land with the surrounding natural habitations. Any new site specific protect would be required to undergo a separate environmental review, which can include coordination with California Department of Fish and Game and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop appropriate mitigation measures, if it is located in areas mentioned above. d) Rev. 3/13/07 Please see Section 4.a above. A-11 • • J C Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 9 Less Than Signd¢am less Issues and Su Ortln Information Sources. PP 9 Fotanually Signd¢ant With Mwgaoon Than Signdv ant No Impart Incprporatad Impact Impact e) Any future project that occurs Indirectly as impacts to heritage trees. All new projects Preservation Ordinance in Chapter 19.08. result of this protect would be analyzed for would be required to comply with the Tree Please see Section 4.a above. • 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) The proposed synthetfc turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, it will not create any potential impacts to historic resources. Any new protects proposing the use of synthetic turf would be required to undergo a separate environmental review where an analysis for impacts to historical resources would be conducted. b) The Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native Americans according to the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.11). Any future protect would undergo California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review where an analysis of archaeological resources would be conducted. 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; 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 proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, It will not create any potential impacts to palentological resources. • d) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore the proposed synthetic turf ordinance will not create any impact to human remains. 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. Rev. 3/13/07 A-12 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 10 Less Than 9gml¢anl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pplenuaoy SigrnLCant wnh Mmgatwn man Sigmhcanl No InbaCl ncplppmtEtl mpaGl mpaCl 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. 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 protect, 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 site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is ii 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. The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The installation of synthetic turf typically does not involve significant above ground construction - synthetic turf is applied directly on top of the ground with no supporting structures above it. No adverse impacts are anticipated. u b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The installation of synthetic turf requires the removal of the top two inches of topsoil within the landscape area to allow far the installation of compacted decomposed granite. For rehabilitated landscapes, this is often done manually with minimal problems of dust control. For new projects, a separate environmental review will be conducted and • mitigation measures implemented if needed. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The General Plan FEIR (Section 5.1) indicates that subsidence is generally associated Rev. 3/13/07 A~13 r 1 LJ Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 11 Less Than SigniLCam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources. PP g a°'entially Signdicant w.m Mitigafmn 'ban Sgnil¢anl No Imoacf Incorporated Impact Impact with large decreases or withdrawals of water from the aquifer. The project would not withdraw water from the existing aquifer. No adverse impacts are anticipated. d) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time. The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located on alluvial soil deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, it will not create any impacts to wastewater disposal systems. • • 7. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the pro/ect: 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 protect 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? Comments: a) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, the protect will not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. A concern raised in the State of New Jersey regarding the use of synthetic turf Rev. 3/13/07 A-14 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 12 Less Than Signtlmanl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources. PP g Ppfenllally Signibcant wnh M~figafipn Than signtlicam No Impact Incorporafetl Impact Impact was the potential for lead to became airborne and create a health hazard. Lead Is present In the pigments of some synthetic turf products to give synthetic turf Its green color. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 30, 2008, released its evaluation of lead levels in synthetic turf and determined that newer fields had no lead or generally had the lowest lead levels. Although small amounts of lead were detected on the surface of some older fields, none of these tested fields released amounts of lead that would be harmful to children. Given that the proposed synthetic turf ordinance will necessitate the installation of more recently manufactured models of synthetic turf, no adverse impacts are anticipated. b) Please see 7 a above. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No adverse impacts are anticipated. Please see 7.a above. d) The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impact is anticipated. e) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impact is anticipated. f) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. 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 proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not Involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turf should have no impact on any emergency response or evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated. h) The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impact is anticipated. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER DUALITY. 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? • \J u Rev. 3/13/07 A-15 • • Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 13 Less Than Signil¢anl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pptamiaur SigniLCanl wnh MiLganpn than Sigml¢ant Np ImpaCl ncplpolat20 olpad Impact 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? t) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? () () () (/) Comments: a) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The future installation of synthetic turf will allow for water to permeate and keep groundwater on-site in the same manor as natural turf. No impact is anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turt will reduce landscape water consumption, while allowing water to permeate, which would free up water for current and future development. No impact is anticipated. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turf in rehabilitated landscapes will reduce landscape water consumption, while allowing water to permeate, which will not cause changes in absorption rates or drainage patterns. Future protects developed inadvertently as a result of this ordinance will be given separate, project specific environmental review. No impact is anticipated. d) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turt will allow for water to permeate and keep groundwater on-site in the same manor as natural turf. No impact is anticipated. u e) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. Rev. 3/13/07 A~16 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 14 less Than Signilicam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pmenaally Sigmisanl w~ln Miligalmn Tnan Sign~LCam No mOad ncorporaletl mp8C1 Impdtl g) The proposed synthetic tud ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No housing units are proposed with this project. No adverse Impacts are expected. h) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time No impacts are anticipated. i) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No adverse impacts are expected. The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the protect site; 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 mudflow 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. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? O O O (/) 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 proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time; therefore, the proposed ordinance does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection. As such, no impacts are anticipated. c) The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. 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? • • Rev. 3/13/07 A~17 • Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 15 Less Than SiBni6cenl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fp,anlianr SignA¢ant w,lh Mmgauon roan SigniLCant No mpdC! nCplppla,Btl npaCl Imoad Comments: a) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project ai this time. No impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. • 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 synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turf is anticipated to have no additional noise levels than installing traditional natural turf. No impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turf is anticipated to have no additional noise levels than installing traditional natural turf. No impacts are anticipated. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. The proposed activities will not significantly increase traffic; hence, are not anticipated to increase the ambient noise levels within the vicinity of the project. • d) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turf is anticipated to have no additional noise levels than installing traditional natural turf. No impacts are anticipated. Rev. 3/13/07 A-18 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 16 Less Than Srgnnc~anf Less Issues and Su onln Information Sources: PP g Fofamrauv Srgnrbcam Wrih Mnrgafron Than Srgnrircant No Impact nwrooralatl Ingact Impact e) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. ' The future installation of synthetic turf is anticipated to have no additional noise levels than installing traditional natural turf. No impacts are anticipated. f) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time. The future installatlon of synthetic turf is antlclpated to have no additional noise levels than installing traditional natural turf. 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 proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. No impacts are anticipated. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not Involve a site specific protect at this time. 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? () () () (/) b) Police protection? () () () (/) c) Schools? () () () (/) d) Parks? () () () (/) e) Other public facilities? () () () (/) L J u • Rev. 3/13/07 A~19 • Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 17 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su onin Information Sources: PP 9 FplenOally signd¢ant VJhh hLhgauon Than Signn¢ant No Impact NLptppfale~ ngad ImpaLl Comments: a) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time arid should have no impact on fire protection service levels. No impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on police protection service levels. No impacts are anticipated. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on school service levels. No impacts are anticipated. d) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on park services. No impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on other public services. No impacts are anticipated. • 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 proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on regional parks or recreation facilities. No impacts are anticipated b) Please see 14.a above. • 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in () () () (/) 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? Rev. 3/13/07 A ~20 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 18 Less T"an ' Signihcam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g P°1e""ally Sgnil¢ant °°'" Mnigaupn T"an Signdsant N° Impact Incprppraletl Ingap Impact 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? () () () (/) f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? () () () (/) g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs () () () (/) supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Comments: a) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on traffic. No impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time and should have no impact on traffic. No impacts are anticipated. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on air traffic patterns. No Impacts are anticipated. d) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should not increase hazards due to design features in the area. No Impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on emergency access. No impacts are anticipated. The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on parking capacity. No impacts are anticipated. g) The proposed synthetic turt ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on features supporting transportation and vehicle trip reduction (e.g., bus bays, bicycle racks, carpool parking, etc.). No impacts are anticipated. 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? J • • Rev. 3/13/07 A-21 • Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 19 Less Than Sgndicant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Ppfenoaily 519nlhcdnf wnn Miligafion Tnan SigmOCam Np Impact Inwrpprafetl Impact Impact d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the () () () (/) . protect 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 protect, that it 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 protect's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and () () () (/) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The future installation of synthetic turt will allow for water to permeate and keep groundwater on-site in the same manor as natural turf. No impact Is anticipated. b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The future installation of synthetic turf well allow for water to permeate and keep groundwater on-site in the same manor as natural turf. No impact Is anticipated. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time and should have no impact on storm water drainage facilities. No impacts are anticipated. d) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time. The future installation of synthetic turf will reduce landscape water consumption, while allowing water to permeate, which would free up water for current and future development. No impact is anticipated. e) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no impact on storm water drainage facilities No impacts are anticipated. The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time and should have no impact on solid waste disposal. 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. No impacts are anticipated. C~ g) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific project at this time and should have no Impact on solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to Implement waste reduction procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, no Impacts are anticipated. Rev. 3/13/07 A-22 Initial Study for DRC2008-00593 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 20 Less Than Signihcam Less Issues and Su 0111n InfOrmatl0n Sources. PP g Pmemialty SigniLCant wen Mpigaoon Than S~gniisant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 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 protect have environmental effects that will () () () (/) cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: a) Sensitive species potentially occurring within our city limits include the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (DSF), the California Gnatcatcher and the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat. A few remaining parcels of land contain Delhi soils which could provide suitable habitat for these species, although recent surveys have not identified any DSF within the City boundaries or in the Sphere-of-Influence area. Recent surveys have identified breeding pairs of the California Gnatcatcher within the Sphere-of-Influence area. The San Bernardino Kangaroo rat may also occur within our Sphere-of-Influence. The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time. The installation of synthetic turf requires the removal of the top two inches of topsoil within the landscape area to allow for the installation of compacted decomposed granite. In doing this, animals cannot burrow under synthetic turf in the same means as natural turf. The sensitive species identified above reside mainly within the Sphere-of-Influence, where little or no development currently exists. Any future protect that might indirectly result from this ordinance would be analyzed for impacts at the time a site specific project is received by the City. Existing landscapes that are rehabilitated with synthetic turf have previously been disturbed due to urban development and considerations for sensitive species were made during the initial development review and environmental assessment. • General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR, includes a map that depicts the area of sensitive biological resources. If it is found that a protect indirectly resulting from this ordinance occurs in areas designed for sensitive biological resources, care will be taken to coordinate all new projects with California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and W ildlife Service to avoid impacts to the species or to develop • mitigation measures. Rev. 3/13/07 A-23 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 21 • b) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance does not involve a site specific protect at this time. 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, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required. c) The proposed synthetic turf ordinance would not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. The Initial Study identifies all categories having no impact or less-than-significant impact. Any future project that indirectly results from this ordinance would be subject to separate environmental consideration and review. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section • 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Department offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply): (T) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (T) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Ptan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) • Rev. 3/13/07 A ~24 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 22 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmenta/l~~eff~ects would occur. Applicant's Signature: Print Name and Title Date: / ~ + o I • • Rev. 3/13/07 A-25 RESOLUTION NO. 08-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593, MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF LANDSCAPING IN SECTION 17.02.140 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW FOR SYNTHETIC TURF AND MODIFYING SECTIONS 17.08.090, 17 10.060 AND 17.30.060 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF SYNTHETIC TURF; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code Amendment DRC2008-00593, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 22nd day of October 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on the 12th day of November 2008. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the ~ity of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on October 22, 2008 and November 12, 2008, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located within the City; and b. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development, and b. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Development Code; and c. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and d. The subject application is consistent with the objectives the Development Code; and A-26 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-64 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 12, 2008 Page 2 • e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan by encouraging the conservation of water supplies in coordination with the Cucamonga Valley Water District. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration 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 there was no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission therefore is forwarding the proposed Negative Declaration to the City Council for their final consideration as the adoption will reflect the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council. Based on their initial findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration by the City Council. c. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Negative Declaration and all other materials • which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based is the Planning Director 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. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment No. DRC2008-00593 by the adoption of the attached City Council Ordinance. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: ATTEST: Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary u A-27 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-64 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 12, 2008 Page 3 • I, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of November 2008, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: U A-28 • DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 AMENDING SECTION 17.02.140C OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF LANDSCAPING TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF SYNTHETIC TURF AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.08.090C(5), 17.10.060C(1)(E) AND 17.30.060F: AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. On October 22, 2008 and November 12, 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing concerning this matter and took action recommending adoption by the City Council of this Ordinance. 2. On ,the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing concerning the adoption of this Ordinance. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. B. Ordinance. • NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and ordained by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: SECTION 1: The facts set forth in Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct. SECTION 2: Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts the Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guideline: promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the City Council; and, further, this Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the City Council finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the City Council during the public hearing, the City Council hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as • set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. A ~29 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. DRC2008-00593 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 12, 2008 Page 2 SECTION 3: The proposed amendment is consistent and in conformance with the City's General Plan by encouraging the conservation of water supplies in coordination with the Cucamonga Valley Water District. SECTION 4: Section 17.02.140C, Chapter 17.02, Title 17 of the Development Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hereby amended by amending the definition of Landscaping to read as follows: a. Landscaping: An area devoted to or developed and maintained predominately with native or exotic plant materials including (lawn) turf (natural or synthetic), ground cover, trees, shrubs and other plant materials; and also including accessory decorative outdoor landscape elements such as pools, fountains, paved or decorated surfaces (excluding driveways, parking, loading or storage areas), and sculptural elements. Section 17.08.090C(5), Chapter 17.08, Title 17 of the Development Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hereby amended by adding the text as follows: p. Synthetic turf is an appropriate substitute for natural turf for the purposes of water conservation. General guidelines for the use and maintenance of synthetic turf include: • (1) Synthetic turf shall consist of lifelike individual blades of grass that • emulate real grass in look and color and have a minimum pile height of 1-3/4 inches. (2) A proper drainage system shall be installed underneath the turf to prevent excess runoff or pooling of water. (3) Synthetic turf shall be installed and maintained to effectively simulate the appearance of swell-maintained lawn. (4) The use of indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpeting as a replacement for synthetic turf or natural turf shall be prohibited. (5) Synthetic turf shall be installed in combination with only natural plant materials (i.e. trees, shrubs and groundcover) to enhance the overall landscaping design. Section 17.10.060C(1)(e), Chapter 17.10, Title 17 of the Development Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hereby amended by adding the text as follows: (20) Synthetic turf is an appropriate substitute for natural turf for the purposes of water conservation. General guidelines for the use and maintenance of synthetic turf include: (a) Synthetic turf shall consist of lifelike individual blades of grass that • emulate real grass in look and color and have a minimum pile height of 1-3/4 inches. A-30 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. DRC2008-00593 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 12, 2008 ,~ Page 2 (b) A proper drainage system shall be installed underneath the turf to prevent excess runoff or pooling of water. (c) Synthetic turf shall be installed and maintained to effectively simulate the appearance of awell-maintained lawn. (d) The use of indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpeting as a replacement for synthetic turf or natural turf shall be prohibited. (e) Synthetic turf shall be installed in combination with only natural plant materials (i.e. trees, shrubs and groundcover) to enhance the overall landscaping design. Section 17.30.060F, Chapter 17.30, Title 17 of the Development Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hereby amended by adding the text as follows: 9. Svnthetic Turf: Synthetic turf is an appropriate substitute for natural turf for the purposes of water conservation. General guidelines for the use and maintenance of synthetic turf include: a. Synthetic turf shall consist of lifelike individual blades of grass that • emulate real grass in look and color and have a minimum pile height of 1-3/4 inches. b. A proper drainage system shall be installed underneath the turf to prevent excess runoff or pooling of water. c. Synthetic turf shall be installed and maintained to effectively simulate the appearance of awell-maintained lawn. d. The use of indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpeting as a replacement for synthetic turf or natural turf shall be prohibited. e. Synthetic turf shall be installed in combination with only natural plant materials (i.e. trees, shrubs and groundcover) to enhance the overall landscaping design. SECTION 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law. • A ~31 • i i `~"Rt 4 ~~~~ ~, T H E C I T Y O F R A N C h O C O C A M O N G A Staff Report DATE: November 12, 2008 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Mike Smith, Associate Planner - SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - A request to subdivide a partially developed parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into five (5) parcels with lot sizes ranging between 28, 681 and 67,152 square feet in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, located at 5727 Carnelian Street - APN: 1062-041-24. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of • environmental impacts for consideration. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Single-Family Residences; Very Low (VL) Residential District, (1-2 dwelling units per acre) South - Flood Control Channel; Flood Control (FC) District East - Flood Control Channel; Flood Control (FC) District West - Single-Family Residences; Very Low (VL) Residential District, (1-2 dwelling units per acre) B. General Plan Designations: Project Site - Residential, Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) North - Residential, Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) South - Open Space, Flood Control East - Open Space, Flood Control West - Residential, Very Low Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) C. Site Characteristics: The project site is a triangular parcel with maximum dimensions of about 533 feet (north to south) by about 771 feet (east to west) with an area of about 221,000 square feet (5.1 acres), located about 100 feet north of the northeast corner of Carnelian and Wilson Avenues and immediately adjacent to the Demens Creek Channel (Exhibits B and C). The site is partially developed with asingle-family residence occupied • by the applicant, accessory structures, and horse-keeping facilities. The applicant ITEM B formerly provided ahorse-keeping service on a commercial basis at this location. There are several trees on the property and along its perimeter. To the north and west are PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 2 single-family residences, while aligned diagonally from the northeast to the southwest corners of the site is the aforementioned channel. The zoning of the property and all surrounding residential properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District. The zoning of the channel is Flood Control (FC) District. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,845 feet and 1,833 feet, respectively. Parallel to the flood control channel is a Regional Trail, while on the east side of Carnelian Street is the future alignment for a Community Trail (the applicant will complete this segment of the Community trail). ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into five (5) lots for single-family residential development; the applicant does not intend to construct the homes at this time (Exhibit E). The single-family residence will remain in-place, but the accessory structures and horse-keeping facilities will be removed. • All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to the Very Low Residential District as described in the Development Code. Individual lot areas will range between 28,681 square feet to 67,152 square feet (which are well in excess of the minimum of 20,000 square feet with a minimum average of 22,500 square feet). The depth of each lot will be at least 200 feet, and the width of each lot will average at least 90 feet average. Lots 1 and 2 will be conventional in design, while Lots 3 and 4 will be flag lots. Lot 5 will, • because of the overall shape of the project site, be triangular in shape. A cul-de-sac street will also be constructed. Existing access from the site to Carnelian Avenue will be relocated to the new street (Exhibit D). As the subject property is located within the Equestrian Overlay, each lot will be required to have a dedicated corral area of 24 feet by 24 feet for horse-keeping. Along the north side of Lots 1 through 4, a 15-foot wide local trail easement will be constructed that will link with the aforementioned Regional and Community trails. As Lot 5 will access the Community trail directly, a local trail connection for this lot is not needed. Each corral area will be at least 70 feet from the nearest dwelling unit as required by Code: B. Neighborhood Meetino: A neighborhood meeting was conducted to gather input and comments from the owners of the surrounding properties within 660 feet of the project site. This meeting was held at Lions West Community Center on September 8, 2008. Three people from the surrounding community attended. They did not have any objections to the project and attended primarily to learn more about it. C. Trails Advisory Committee: The application was reviewed at the September 10, 2008, Trails Committee meeting (Exhibit G). The Committee directed the applicant to make some revisions. For example, they directed the applicant to construct all improvements such as walls and drainage facilities, on its south side; reconstruct the trail access driveway at Carnelian Avenue; design the Community Trail to accommodate the utility poles (if not undergrounded, see discussion below); and have all trail-related improvements installed prior to the recordation of the Final Map. Their directions have • been incorporated into the Resolution of Approval. D. Grading and Technical Review Committees: The Grading Review Committee (Addington and James) reviewed the application on September 16, 2008. The Committee accepted B-2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SUBTT17837-HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP . November 12, 2008 Page 3 the application and recommended approval. Their conditions have been incorporated into the Resolution of Approval. E. Design Review Committees: The Design Review Committee (Munoz, Stewart, and Nicholson) reviewed the application on September 16, 2008 (Exhibit H). As there is no house product proposed at this time, the Committee only reviewed the layout of the subdivision. The Committee had no significant concerns with the design of the tract except for a request that the applicant increase the width of the drive aisle for Lots 3 and 4 from 20 feet to 24 feet to ensure an unobstructed two-way access. The applicant also briefly explained his request to be exempted from the requirement to "underground" the overhead power and utility lines; the Committee indicated that they wanted the full Commission to review this issue. Otherwise, the Committee accepted the application as submitted and recommended approval. Their conditions have been incorporated into the Resolution of Approval. F. "Undergrounding" of Overhead Utilities: One of the conditions of approval applicable to this project will be to relocate the overhead utility and power lines along Carnelian Avenue below ground (i.e. "undergrounding"). Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96 (Exhibit I) calls for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines adjacent to and within the limits of development projects. Qualifiers such as lengths of lines under 300 feet, lines across the street from the development, and high voltage lines affect whether the • developer performs the construction, whether he pays in-lieu-of fees, and whether he is eligible for reimbursement. Section 7 of the Resolution exempts certain types of projects including Item G, which states "Residential subdivisions of four or fewer single-family residential parcels, where the utility lines extend at least 600 feet off-site from both the project boundaries and the adjacent property, is not likely to contribute to future undergrounding." The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission determine the requirement to do this along this street frontage as impractical at present because of excessive cost and the lack of adjacent undergrounding (Exhibit J). The following information is provided to assist the Commission in considering his request: The dimension of the west property line where the overhead utilities are located is 533 feet. All surrounding properties to the north and south along Carnelian Avenue and across the street to the west are fully developed with single-family residences. All utility lines along Carnelian Avenue to the north and south of the project site are above ground. In the absence of significant redevelopment of the surrounding properties which would trigger the requirement to underground the utility lines, or aCity-initiated project to do so, it is unlikely that these utility lines will be undergrounded in the near future. • 5. Not including the subject site, there are only three other parcels of significant size remaining along Carnelian Avenue that could be subdivided for further development. Two of these parcels (APN: 1061-231-05 and 1061-261-01) are located about 2,000 feet north of the project site; these two parcels are across the street from each B-3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 4 other. The third (APN: 1061-271-16) is about 3,100 feet to the north of the project site. There are no vacant parcels between the project site and the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) about 5,000 feet to the south. 6. Depending on the type of project that would be proposed on those parcels, the undergrounding of those utilities may not occur as some exemptions to the requirement are permitted. 7. The total length of Carnelian Avenue between the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) and its northern terminus at Almond Avenue is about 9,500 feet. 8. The length of the utility lines subject to undergrounding with this application is 533 feet while the lengths of the utility lines that could be undergrounded at the vacant parcels noted above is about 330 feet (APN: 1061-261-01) and about 230 feet (APN: 1061-271-16). Note: The dimensions provided do not include the length of line connecting to the nearest off-site poles. The Engineering Department has provided the following information to assist the Commission in considering his request: The subject project is bounded north and south on Carnelian Street by developed parcels, specifically, existing single family residences, for more than 600 feet in both • directions. In order for these adjacent parcels to contribute to future undergrounding within existing policies and zoning regulations, these homes would have to be redeveloped as subdivisions of five or more lots. There is virtually no likelihood that this will happen. In additiori to considering the situation north and south of the subject tentative map, no in-lieu-of funds were collected from the developed tract across Carnelian Street to apply toward the undergrounding. That tract pre-dates the incorporation of the City. As in the case with the properties to the north and south, there is virtually no likelihood of redevelopment that would lead to a contribution to future undergrounding. 2. The applicant is requesting that this 5-lot tract map be treated like a 4-lot subdivision because his existing residence will remain on the fifth lot, which fronts Carnelian Street. Only four new and vacant residential parcels will be created. If the Planning Commission determines this map qualifies for the Section 7, Item G exemption, the condition can be deleted. If the Planning Commission does not choose to exempt this subdivision, they may also wish to consider accepting a fee in-lieu of undergrounding, which would reduce the developer's limits of responsibility from 720 linear feet (first pole south of Wilson Avenue to first pole north of north property line) to 660 linear feet (centerline of Wilson Avenue to north property line). 3. The aforementioned exemption does not apply to the proposed on-site utilities, which are to be constructed underground. G. Environmental Assessment: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act • ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, 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 related B-4 • PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 5 to biological resources, hydrology and water quality, noise, and air quality, 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. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. • CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site. No comments have been received. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts and approve Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions. Respectfully submitt/ed, (~ - Jame R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:MS/ge ~~~ Attachments: Exhibit A -Location Map Exhibit B -Aerial Photo Exhibit C -Site Utilization Map Exhibit D -Site Plan Exhibit E -Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT17837 Exhibit F -Grading Plan and Sections Exhibit G -Trails Advisory Committee September 10, 2008 Action Agenda Exhibit H -Design Review Committee September 16, 2008 Action Agenda Exhibit I -Planning Commission Resolution. No. 87-96 Utility Undergounding Policy Exhibit J -Applicant's Request for Exemption from Utility Undergrounding Exhibit K -Photo of Part of the Project Site's Carnelian Avenue Frontage Exhibit L -Initial Study Draft Resolution of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTPM17837 • B-5 ~aaar°r-- ~~-~Ir~d'57~NAr •n' + U ~ 1 tl1VdY2 pRe'Y ~ Ar mn '¢ ^ox° A 5c n ¢ ° rxcrlaX 1J 1° F k oLY3V v 3Y_ GF' WiL R' Ip ~ ~ B ° ^ G' E FP.j rn Avg; C °115Vd I~~ gFg pg p y _ gp ]~I ld R o nIIA N &5I 9I CG T~~'Wr'+'x. 3 ~4. 0 4 ~I ~.~Y1%°' _. AY NWNQI „ ~.-'. AY Atl, ~. ~ tl9iHJtlV m55. 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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837 - HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into five (5) parcels between 23.859 and 65,478 square feet in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, located at 5727 Carnelian Street - APN: 1062-041-24. • ACTION: The Trails Advisory Committee recommended to the Planning Commission approval of this application subject to the following conditions: Reconstruct the existing drive approach that is used to access the existing Local Trail along the north perimeter of the project site. The new drive approach shall be 20 feet wide to accommodate both the existing trail and the new Local Trail that will be constructed by the applicant. The centerline of this drive approach shall be aligned with the property line separating the subject property and the properties to the north. Additionally, provide a gate centered on the property line with step-throughs on both sides of the gate. Protect the existing trees that are located parallel to the future alignment of the Community Trial at Carnelian Avenue. It appears that there is enough room between the trees and Carnelian Avenue to allow passage of horses. If the overhead utility/power lines are not undergrounded (as requested by the applicant and with the approval of the Planning Commission), then the Community Trail shall be designed to "go around" the pole locations with a continuous trail width of 20 feet (minimum) and additional trail width as required. 3. The new 2-foot wide drainage gutter ('V'-ditch) that will be located parallel to the new Local Trail shall not exceed 3 inches in depth. If permitted by the Building and Safety Department, this gutter shall be located on the south • side of the trail. A 6-inch wide concrete mow strip shall be provided on the north side of the trail to facilitate maintenance. ~~~~~~~ ~ B-15 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBl-f-17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP September 10, 2008 Page 2 • 4. The picket bars of the perimeter wrought iron fence proposed along the southerly diagonal property line shall have a maximum separation of 2 inches. Also, this perimeter fence shall include pilasters spaced a maximum of 50 feet apart. The pilasters shall be constructed of decorative block with a concrete cap. 5. A decorative block wall with a height not to exceed 6 feet shall be installed along the south side of the new Local Trail. 6. A wrought iron gate shall be provided at the rear (north side) of Lots 1 through 4 to allow access to the Local Trail. A wrought iron gate shall be provided at the rear (west side) of Lot 5 to allow access to the Community Trail. 7. All corrals and associated improvements shall have finished grade elevations that are level with the adjacent equestrian trail i.e., grade differences shall be minimized. 8. All new trail-related improvements including, grading and surface finishing, walls/fences, drainage facilities, drive approaches, and trail gates/step-throughs, shall be installed prior to Final Map recordation and in conjunction with any initial Grading Plan. • 9. All existing equestrian-related facilities and equipment shall be removed prior to Final Map recordation. 10. All trails shall be constructed per City Standards. B. Update on the Inland Empire Pacific Electric Trail ACTION: Distributed written update -received and filed. III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None received. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. • B-16 • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 p.m. Mike Smith September 16, 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into 5 parcels between 23,859 and 65,478 square feet in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, located at 5727 Carnelian Street - APN: 1062-041-24. Design Parameters: The project site is a triangular parcel of about 533 feet (north-to-south) by about 771 feet (east-to-west) with an area of about 221,285 square feet (5.08 acres), located about 100 feet north of the northeast corner of Carnelian and Wilson Avenues and immediately adjacent to the Demens Creek Channel. The site is partially developed with asingle-family residence occupied by the applicant, accessory structures, and horse-keeping facilities. The applicant formerly provided horsekeeping service on a commercial basis at this location. There are several trees on the property and along its perimeter. To the north and west are single-family residences, while aligned diagonally from the northeast to the southwest corners of the site is the aforementioned channel. The zoning of the property and all surrounding properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,845 feet and 1,833 feet, respectively. Parallel to the flood control channel is a Regional Trail while on the east side of Carnelian Street is the future alignment for a Community Trail (the applicant will complete this segment of the Community trail). The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into five lots for single-family residential development; • however, the applicant does not intend to construct the homes at this time. The single-family residence will remain in-place, but the accessory structures and horsekeeping facilities will be removed. All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in the Development Code. Individual lot areas will range between 28,681 square feet to 67,152 square feet (which are well in excess of the minimum of 20,000 square feet with a minimum average of 22,500 square feet), the depth of each lot will be at least 200 feet, and the width of each lot will be at least 90 feet average. Lots 1 and 2 will be conventional in design while Lots 3 and 4 will be "flag" lots. Because of the overall shape of the project site, Lot 5 will be triangular in shape. A cul-de-sac street will also be constructed. Existing access from the site to Carnelian Avenue will .be relocated to the new street. As the subject property is located within the Equestrian Overlay, each lot will be required to have a dedicated corral area of 24 feet by 24 feet for horsekeeping. Along the north side of Lots 1 through 4, a 15-foot wide Local Trail easement will be constructed that will link with the aforementioned Regional and Community Trails. As Lot 5 will access the Community Trail directly, a Local Trail connection for this lot is not needed. Each corral area will be at least 70 feet from the nearest dwelling unit as required by the Code. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. As proposed, Lots 3 and 4 will share a 20-foot wide driveway located along their common property line. Access and maintenance will be recorded via a reciprocal easement. This arrangement will • reduce the amount of paving needed and eliminate one drive approach. This driveway width complies with Code requirements. The Committee may wish to discuss this and alternative solutions if this design is not satisfactory. ~~~~~~~ ~ 617 DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP September 16, 2008 Page 2 2. The final map shall show the required rear yard for Lot 5 as being located at the south side of the lot, with the 60-foot setback line parallel to this property line instead of at the east side of the lot as currently shown. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. All walls (including wall/fence combinations) shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet. Reduce the height of the walls along the property lines between of Lots 4 and 5 and the flood control channel. If it is determined that walls in excess of 6 feet are required, then a Minor Exception or Variance shall be submitted for review prior to construction of the walls. 2. All trees throughout the property, including those along the perimeter, shall be protected in-place. If it is necessary to remove trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Removal Permit, and fee for review and approval by the Planning Director or Planning Commission. 3. An open wrought iron fence shall be constructed along the diagonal property lines of Lots 4 and 5 that are shared with the flood control channel. 4. All wrought iron fences shall be painted black or a similarly dark color. 5. Double-wall/fence conditions shall be eliminated, if possible. The applicant shall contact the San Bernardino Flood Control District to obtain permission to remove the existing chain link fence that is currently along the north side of the channel. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved, with the above items listed incorporated into the Conditions of Approval, and be forwarded fo the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee reviewed the proposed subdivision and discussed the major and secondary issues with the applicant. The applicant was asked to explore the possibility of widening the proposed common driveway for Lots 3 and 4 from 20 feet to 24 feet (12 feet per property). He agreed to do so, and staff will assist him in this regard. The applicant indicated he had no objections with the other issues and corresponding solutions that staff presented. His only concern was the condition of approval that will require all applicable overhead utility/power lines to be relocated underground per Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96. The Committee indicated to the applicant that this issue would have to be discussed, and an appropriate solution determined, at the Planning Commission public hearing. The applicant accepted this and, at staff's recommendation, will prepare a written request for an examination from this requirement. The Committee recommends to the Planning Commission approval of this application. • • • B-18 RESOLUTION N0. 87-96 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTABLISHING A REVISED POLICY FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITIES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 86-77 WHEREAS,V the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga wishes to repeal Resolution No. 86-77 which was adopted on the 28th day of May, 1986 and establish the revised policy contained herein; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City. of Rancho Cucamonga wishes to remove unsightly existing overhead utility lines in order to promote a more aesthetic and desirable working and living environment within the City; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish a policy to inform property owners and developers of the City goal. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved and established that all developments, except those contained in Section 7 and any others specifically waived by the Planning Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines including the removal of the related supporting poles adjacent to and within the limits. of a development as follows: • 1. Lines on the project side of the street*: a. Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developer's expense. b. In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that undergrounding is impractical at present for such reasons as a short length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet 'and not undergrounded adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users, disruption to existing improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an in-lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6. c. The Developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half the cost of undergrounding from future developments as they occur on the opposite side of the street. 2. Lines on the opposite side of the street from the roject: The Developer sha 1 pay a fee to the City for one-ha f the amount per Section 6. 3. Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with ectton a ove an e e tgt e or reimbursement or pay additional fees so that he bears a total expense equivalent to one-half the total cost of undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street. 4, Pole lines containin 66KV or lar er electrical lines: All lines shall be undergrounds or tn- teu ees pai to actor ante wttn section 1, 2 or 3, • above, except for 66 KV or larger electrical lines. ~~~~I..J~ 1 ~ B-19 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th DAY OF JLNE 1981. PLANNING COM~JISSICtV OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMQVG4 BY: ATTEST: y T: McNijAi, Chairman -uepvey secretary I, Brad Buller,. Deputy Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly. introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 10 day of June, 1987, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: EMERICK, CHITIEA, MCNIEL NOES: COh~1ISSICNERS: TOLSTOY ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN': COMMISSIONERS: BLAKESLEY • • B-20 UFF • ROPERTIES Mike Smith, Associate Planner Cam Amos, Assistant Engineer City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807 Dear Mike and Cam: September 24, 2008 I would like to respectfully request that Preliminary Condition of Approval number 7 from the Engineering Division with regard to the undergrounding of existing utilities along the Carnelian Street frontage of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837, submitted by the Huff Family Limited Partnership, be reconsidered. The implementation of this requirement jeopardizes the project's viability and we appreciate your consideration of the following information in reaching a decision on our request. Exemptions to this requirement can be found in Planning Commission Resolution 87-96. We believe that our project qualifies for exemption through a combination of exemption (c) and exemption (g) in this document. Although the land for our project is being subdivided into five parcels, the impact of the project is equivalent to a four parcel subdivision because there is an existing single family residence on the property which will remain. Only four new homes are being built. Exemption (c) concerns "exterior upgrading or repair of existing developments." This is what is being done to the existing single family home, which is the my personal residence. Exemption (g) exempts "residential subdivisions of four parcels or fewer where the utility lines extend at least 600 feet offsite from both the project boundaries and the adjacent property is not likely to contribute to future undergrounding." ith only four new homes being added to this subdivision, exemption (g) is appropriate for this project. review of the entire 5.7 mile length of Carnelian Street from its northern termination south to the city limits at Eighth Street reveals that only a small portion of the eastern side of the street has had the utilities placed underground. The two locations where undergrounding has occurred along Carnelian Street's eastern side are at the 210 freeway interchange and along the frontage of the relocated Sam Maloof property that was rescued from the path of the 210 freeway. In both cases, the undergrounding was paid for by large government agencies, not a small, private developer. No private developer has previously been required to underground utilities along Carnelian Street's eastern side. There is approximately 1,885 feet of undeveloped frontage, including our project, along the eastern side of Carnelian Street's 5.7 mile length. It is therefore only possible, if utilities were undergrounded for the full 1,885 feet, to capture about 6% of the entire cost of undergrounding the utilities from the private parties who own the undeveloped property fronting on Carnelian's east side. The remaining 94% of the project would have to be paid for by public funds when the undergrounding project is ultimately undertaken. It seems unfair to require 6% of the property owners to pay the cost of undergrounding the lines in front of their property while the vast majority of other owners will not have to do so. One of these undeveloped properties, at the corner of Hemlock and Carnelian, is currently being graded for a commercial project. Presently, there has been no work done on undergrounding existing utilities at this site. We appreciate the time you have taken to review our project and get it so close to realization and we appreciate the time we know you and all city staffers, commissioners, and elected officials will take in reviewing this request and passing judgment on its merits. You may contact me for questions or additional information at my office at 909-982-2881 or on my cell phone at 909-957-5329. Sincerely, ~~~ "l.L"7 Y ," ~~~~ illiam J. Huff ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~ ID, CALIF. 9 i f~-215 (909) 982-2881 FAX (909) 985-2694 EXHIBIT K E -. K ! 4 ,~ J _:_.._~. ~.rfi ~ `. .~.~.:- ~~~ ~ r~~ _ ~;: ~;; •~- ~ ~ ,~ City o/Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division Isosi an-z7so '61Y 0~ FiAIV~~i9 ~OGAiNONOA JUG 1 ~ 2 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM 43~CE1VED-PLANNING _ (Part I -Initial Study) (Please type or print clearly using ink. Use the tab key to move from one line to the next line.) ~: fThe purpose of this form Is to inform the City of.the basiacomponents of the proposed z:' project so that the City may review.the":project pursuant to Clty.,Pollcies, Ordinances, antl c. Gwdelines, ,the Cahforma~ Environmental Qu~ality~Act, ,and+-theCity's~ Rules~cand~'= Procedures to'Implement CEQA It is Important that the information requested~,m this LL, applicafionsbe provided In full ,y } 4 '~`: ; °`~ f~ ~" ~~ ~ ~ ~ u ` ~ ~°~ ~ `r '~ ~ ` ~ ~" ~~' .~ fit( ~~~x a.~ fi i'~ ~ L' ,i, ,rn "" ?.~;+frg,* ~ . ~.x~l ~~~ k 4j~ S h4v t i }~ c p45 h ae, e" 'vti 44 ~, nt, ~y " ~ .. ~ d ~ ~ ar ~-~ ~~ y. >~ ~ id l~. s f' t, ~~ Upon,'re~iew ofwthe completed Initial Study Partzl and the~deve~opment application,~~r additional informafion such as;,but no~t~hmited to; traffc,,noise; biological, drainage; a`nd~~; geological reports may be regwred~. The pro~ectappxhcation will not be deemed}complete~ unlessjthe Ide•ntlfied Yspe'clalstudies/reports;are sub~m~Itted fors review aridraccepted as, complete and adequate, ~The~pro~ect appllcat~ori will ,not be scheduled for,Commlttees'a review=unless~all~required„reports ;are s~unbirilttedgan,~d deemedcorii~plete~for,staff to ;prepare the Initial *StudyyPait'II as required by CEQA ~„In3add>,tion to the filing fee,~the~ applicantwill be responsible to pay~or reimburse~t~he~City;~its agents„officers,~`and/or consultants for all',costs fors the~i~~preparation review, analysis,° recommendations; ~' mitigations, eta, of.any special,stutlies orreports~~, ~~~ ~~.~ ,, ~ ~ .Y~:xe. t.w s. .. ~~. ,~sy P~~k: ¢v~4.'C v.w..r,. .,v'..~..~.~?:, sti';~h;m Y'Sa' .~h5f• 1..,... ~t .~ '^`8 Project Titte: J r~I~G+lO v.~ ++ (r~r~1'~~t^~ 1" ~~C i'l Name 8 Address of project owner(s): {-y- U 1-i~ FLvY~ 1 I y ~1 ~ ~-.Sh,,~p (t+FLP~ ~° V V"7~ J 1 G.., CJ / lam'/ I L! J 1 ry~ Name 8 Address of developer or project sponsor. N ~l k~i- i-a m r ( 1~ ~ ~~~~ ~>~ s~z u~i ~ ~ i~1 ~~ n 1~~,~ ~: ~~~~~E~ iitial Sludy Partl.docPaQe23~f 10 Rev. 3/17/04 INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submittal,• City staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing information. ~ ~ / ~f7 Application Number for the project to which this form pertains: ~ ~J I li'I~w l I r ~ `~ tvu~i ~ 7r~7 Contact Person & Address: ~„ ~. ~~ `1 I Name & Address of person preparing this form (if different from above): SA+M.~. /,~ S GL' Telephone Number. -l ~ ~ ~ ! O ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ' '1) Provide a ful! scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site, arid 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. Include a map showing location of each photograph. 3) Project Location (describe): ~~~7 ~'~~ li,~~ 5~,~~,-F~ ~ ~,~.~'V C't ~~,~I~ ~ rw~ l y t~a~z a,~t b~A,~ l h~ C k~ x~..) ~~ ~~° li ~y o~ ~,~ 4) Assessors Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary): P Q 6 Z - pL~ l - ~ y '5) Gross Site Area (arJsq. ft.): ~:, ~ ~ Q C,(-L 5 'S) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed ~ S~ . ~ ~ 5 dedications): J 7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attachad/ditional sheet i(necessary): /~~~~ I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial SWdy Partl.docPage 2 of 10 Rev. 3/'17!04 B -24 • • Information indicated 6y an asterisk (*) is not required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff. • • 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 ofsignificant /eatures deswibed. In addition, cite all sources ofinformation (i.e., geological and/orhydrologic studies, biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies): `~ 5!~ f3 ~a~~~ S~csed (a,rv+1 coca-~~ on -~(.~ 0.U~~- S ~o p~ o ~- a ~evtf ~ ~/~ a.C~SS ~'{~-~ DpV-ce~~. ~- b n2~ -f-(~i ( i 5 o n .{~ ~ /to ~-~ o r'Onp1~-t~l bo,.:,/~L^~/ `r~e_ 5,~-2 Cu,fY`a-n~'~d ('ort~,1'LS Gt S,l~a~e. ~A.mi~k ~m~ ~lV~ A~Cp CafL-~-u,fhS of "T'~!'( S~6( Yto:>L'- ~G~lYI , ko~ ~,~ ~~r Itio rs~ ~x.ere~ ~ ~ °{-t A r,~, e U. I S ~ .- ~., e f ~ ~~ /~ ~h yes w!•ll u~•h~~C~H ~c.~g' ~e+vwy~~ -~o'r -1'4^e G~e,t,e,~o ~Mer~`l _- 10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Cite all sources ofinfwmation (books, published reports and~ora~l history): //`~~I'C. Ct'~^Z /l0 HLOW`~ ~'LL~i'Lif~l O(~ `1!'S"!"'f7G.C~,1 ' ~ <nP_i ~ c -~v ~ S rri-~ . • u, I:\PLANNING(FINAL\FORMS\COUNTERUnitial SWdy Part'I.docPag~.25 10 Rev. 3/17/04 8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental agencies in order to fully implement the project: De.~~.~s F~pad ~.i~I ~ h~.,~,.e I . ¢~- n~-N~- s~i~~ r,{on,z. t12 0~~' ~ ~e.;,~ ~ e~r, c ~ SP~ Ten--a~-~t1~ 11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site (aircraft, roadway noise, etc.) and how they will afect proposed uses: I~~~l~ y~0i 5~ r}~MM ~i 1/~V L~ O/1~ C'aM,e, ~,t2~.r<.. ~~, ` i~•r5 ( rn.~ C~ ~ t,J i l ~ ~o~ Ma 5'{~ Q ~ICp c Set~l . ~-~'~ • a~~ L~ S~o~+~l~ n~ (off t~tPeec-,-~'f~e a ~-O'~ ~ _ Nnr n/.z.l.ti d ~FP PAt~..~Lln I S ('~rv~A.l~i1.i ctiA . 12) Describe the prop~sed project in detail. This should provide an adequate description of the site in terms of ultimate use that wilt result from the proposed project. Indicate if there are proposed phases (or development, the extent of development to occur with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: t~pe,(~i2. 10. nec~u.cP.~ ~I~~. yta''S~ boav~~ ,~' cr ~i-(^/ o,n • 1 ~ ~~~ ~ ~:.t,~`~~ o,n lo'rS Z ~ ~ Con~P le~h~, ~ Pr-~ i ec~' 13) Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any~rltural, historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.) and scale ofdevelopment (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.): ~vu5~ 5 bui ~•~ ~'or •~3 pro~~~~ ~i(( fie.. 6~n ~rne~,~~^c~~ O!l -~ac~ Id.~ S.i ~„eti~ .~ r~-H ' So~ck~. a1c~ sN~ zas`~ s~~- ~ ~-~p~- i5 a ~00~1 eort~'co~ C ~~fe~ a ~ wzs`~ a~sf erne Ll~~ ~{Yee.`I- l3 ,~~1~ •~~1~ 4iom,LS. SF{: S ~r~ ~v~Yal(y ov` ~~Z acfe ~~'fS , 14) ~ll fhe proposeid project change the pattern, scale, or character of the surrounding general area o(the project? I~~ - ~P~ ~-~,~ ~ ~,o~ .~z M i~I~~ ~~'.L~~F-,.f ~i U.~ ~ L 2pn~ , • I:~PLANNINGIFINHCvGRt~fi51i.GUiJTcicuni`uai StuGy Partl.docPaya 4 of 10 Rev. 3/17!04 B ~26 1 - eil j~ f ~ G~Q~^p ~ Pl,+ L~ Uri ~y~.~ g/~~~?'f'e.'^ M l1rtL'E'~ `1~ YY~~ (Ate-.~. G~i!~h0.0ti ~Y ~w yt'-(NSA 11l'I.F" o;;~~~ C•o.'l~hl.~L. 15) Indicate the type o(short-term and long-term noise to be generated, including source and amount. How will these noise levels aNect adjacent properties and on-site uses? What methods of soundproofing are proposed? u II U SI~LO!`~'T~M CAns~l-/ Ui:f'~b>1 nal~~ P gkca~7r~ nn~ Ix P.9.r-e.SS,lrz c~,v't_ I '16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees: ~j ~ ~~,¢~- ~~p ~ ~r 17) Indicate any bodies o(water (including domestic water supplies) into which the site drains: • 18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga Vatley Water Distn'ct a[ 987-2591. a. Residential (gal/day) 2'18 z'~ Peak use (gal/Day) "~ 's-- b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) Peak use (gal/min/ac) 19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank ^ Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests. ll discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expecteddailysewagegeneration: (SeeAttachmentAforusageestimates). For further clarification,p/easecontactthe Cucamonga Valley Water District at 987-2591. a. Residential (gal/day) b. Commercial/Industrial (gal/day/ac) RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: (~ 20) Number o/residential units: ~ ( ~ vti~('PQL~ ~JU 5'hh~i Detached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size: ~'3Y ,~°~~ - -70, 5~,7 ~~~~ Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units): • I:PLANNING\FINAL~FORMS\COUNTERVni6al Study Part'I.docPa~e27~f 10 Rev. 3/17!04 21) Anticipated range ofsa/e prices and/or rents Sale Price(s) $ UOP, U00 to $ St7~ 'pOfl Rent (per month) $ to $ • 22) Supecify number/of beldroo1ms by unit type: '~I~n\~ . ~,,.~ "( VPt'~iYX;~VI$ I W'~.a~M~I.M lp ~zd1('QoM~ 23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type: ~ '' ~ po,r g4^5 24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project: Contact the appropriate Schoot Districts as shown in Attacjjh//ment 8: a. Elementary: "l'~ b. Junior High: ~° ~ • c. Senior High COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUT/ONAL PROJECTS 25) Describe type o(use(s) and major function(s) of commercial, industrial or institutional uses: 26) Total floor area of commercial, indusMal, or institutional uses by type: 27) Indicate hours of operation: 28) Number of employees: Total: Maximum Shift: Time of Maximum Shift: • I:\PLANNING\FINALIFORMS\COUNTERVnitial Study Partl.docPa e fi of 10 Rev. 3/17/04 ~28 29) Provide breakdown ofanticipated job classifications, including wage and salary ranges, as well as an indication ofthe rate of " hire for each classification (attach additional sheet i(necessary): t 30) Estimation o/the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City: '31 J 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) 572-6283): ALL PROJECTS 32) Have the water, sewer, fire, and flood control agencies serving the project been contacted to determine their ability to • p~vide adequate service to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their response. 0 33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials? Examples o(hazardousand/or toxic materials include, but are notlimited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and herbicides; fuels, oils, solvents, and other Flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage ofany 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. ~w~-tiv used ~ w~~~( mnf~~l ~ PESO- con~~ s~v~~ 1~ ~ I~aS ~ z~n erv~nlcHp~ gc.u~r~' y i~ ~'IL•¢. Q•,~,~-,e.r~bl- 1 ~. ,1 L~f'2~-S t~ ~ -~'t^z- ~)t-~~~'t~'~ S ~ytc~1~ •t~+~ 11'~ ~I ~.~vl e_ • 1:1PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.docPa~29f 10 Rev. 3/17/04 34) Will the proposed project involve fhe temporary orlong-term use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/ortoxic matedals, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to 6e used and , proposed method ofdisposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shalt be shown and labeled on the application plans. • ~I~ I hereby certify that the statements /urnished 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 /acts, 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: ~i ~ ~ ~ Signature: ~~Z'i~~G~ ~- / Title: ~~~='•1 • J I:\PLANNING\FINALIFORMSICOUNTER\Ini6al Study Part1.docPage 8 of 10 Rev. 3!17/04 B -30 ATTACHMENT "A" • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTIMATED WATER USE AND SEWER FLOWS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT (Data Provided by Cucamonga Valley Water District February 2003) Water Usaoe Single-Family Multi-Family 705 gallons per EDU per day 256 gallons per EDU per day ,, Neighborhood Commercial General Commercial Office Professional Institutional/Government Industrial Park Large General Industrial Heavy Industrial (distribution) Sewer Flows i~ingle-Family Multi-Family General Commercial Office Professional Industrial Park Large General Industrial Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1000 gal/day/unit (tenant) 4082 gal/day/unit (tenant) 973 gal/day/unit (tenant) 6412 gal/day/unit (tenant) 1750 gal/day/unit (tenant) 2020 gal/day/unit (tenant) 1863 gal/day/unit (tenant) 270 gallons per EDU per day 190 gallons per EDU per day 1900 gal/day/acre 1900 gal/day/acre Institutional/Government 3000 gal/day/acre 2020 gal/day/acre 1863 gal/day/acre Source: Cucamonga Valley Water District Engineering & Water Resources Departments, Urban Water Management Plan 2000 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTERIInitial SNdy Part'I.docPa~3~ ~f 10 ~ Rev. 3/17/04 ATTACHMENT B Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees: • Elementary School Districts ~~~~g ~ f_~2 T Alta Loma ,t z`l `a~ ~~Oj^' 9350 Base Line Road, Suite F Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 ~ J ~ ^~ y{.{- 7 ,, b~ (909)61 l{$+~' j(s~ Q I Central 10601 Church Street, Suite 112 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)989-8541 Cucamonga 8776 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-8942 Etiwanda 6061 East Avenue P.O. Box 248 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909)899-2451 High School y ~QCCt ~ p,~Z Chaffey High School 1~ 4-_ i ~," L • 211 West 5th Street • 7A j dw ° ll~ IsT7Y"1 Ontario, CA 91762 (909)988-8511 • I:\PLANNINGIFINAL\FORMS\COUNTERVniEal Shidy Part~.docPa a 10 of 10 Rev. 3/17/04 -32 :he United States Geological Survey 1988 B-33 in and adjacent [o National Forest System lands MN i s r ci Gonriro 1 9Q(~ ' ~'. 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Project File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 2. Related Files: None. 3. Description of Project: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 -Huff Limited Family Partnership - A request to subdivide a partially developed parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into five (5) parcels with lot sizes ranging between 23,859 and 65,478 square feet in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, located at 5727 Carnelian Street - APN: 1062-041-24. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: William J. Huff Huff Family Limited Partnership PO Box 542 Upland, CA 91785 5. General Plan Designation: Residential, Very Low (<2 dwelling units per acre) • 6. Zoning: Very Low (VL) Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre) 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The triangular subject site is located at the east side of Carnelian Avenue north of Wilson Avenue. The site is about 772 feet deep (east to west) and about 533 feet wide (north to south). Parallel to the diagonal south property line is a flood control channel maintained by the San Bernardino Flood Control District. The topography of the site slopes north to south with an elevation of about 1,845 feet at the north side of the site and about 1,830 feet at the south side. The street frontage of the site is along Carnelian Avenue, which is classified as a collector street. All of the properties surrounding the subject are developed with single-family residences and are zoned Very Low (VL) Residential. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Mike Smith, Associate Planner (909)477-2750 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): None. r ~ LJ B-45 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 GLOSSARY -The following abbreviations are used in this report: CVW D -Cucamonga Valley Water Distnct EIR -Environmental Impact Report FEIR -Final Environmental Impact Report NPDES -National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NOx -Nitrogen Oxides ROG -Reactive Organic Gases PMip -Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB -Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD -South Coast Air Quality Management District SW PPP -Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan URBEMIS7G -Urban Emissions Model 7G 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 (x) Biological Resources (x) Cultural Resources ()Geology & Soils ()Hazards & Waste Materials (x) Hydrology & Water Quality ()Land Use & Planning ()Mineral Resources (x) Noise ()Population & Housing ()Public Services ()Recreation () Transportation/Traffic ()Utilities & Service Systems ()Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: (x) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect i h' case because revisions in the project have been made by, or agreed to, by the project ent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. Prepared By: Date: 1Q OD r'V Reviewed By: LUIUI ~Y1.~t/L_ Date: LC~ l~~ (off-/ Rev. 3!13/07 • • • B ~46 • • Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 3 Less Than SiBni6cant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP , 9 Ppfen+,zlly SigmLCan+ wun Mmgatmn man SigniLCant No Impact Inmr orafetl Impact Impact 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 site. The site is not within a view corridor according to General Plan Exhibit III-15. b) The project site contains no scenic resources and no historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway. There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. c) The site is located at the northwest corner of Wilson and Carnelian Avenues and is characterized by single-family residential development in all directions. The visual quality of the area will not degrade as a result of this project. Design review is required prior to approval. 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. d) The project would increase the number of streetlights and security lighting used in the immediate vicinity. The design and placement of the light fixtures will be shown on the site plans which require review for consistency with City standards that requires shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare. Lighting will be selected and located to confine the area of illumination to within the project site. The impact is not considered significant. • 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the pro/ect: 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? Rev. 3/13/07 B ~47 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 4 Less Than Sigmbcant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pofemiany Sigm6cant wim Miligafion Than SigniLCant No Impdpf Ineorpprafetl Impact Impact Comments a) The site is not designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The site Is located on the east side of Carnelian Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue and is characterized by single-family residential development in all directions. 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 Ptan Table IV-2. The major concentrations of designated farmlands are located in the southern and eastern portions of our City that is characterized by existing and planned development. Further, two-thirds of the designated farmland 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 site is located on the east side of Carnelian Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue and Is characterized by single-family residential development in all directions. The nearest agricultural use is more than 5 miles southeast from the project site. 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? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant () (/) () ( ) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial () () () (/) number of people? Comments: a) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6), continued development will contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Rev. 3/13/07 • • • B-48 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 • City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 5 Less Than Signtlsant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: pP g Fptenhanv Significant w,tn Mitigation rnan Sgmhcant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 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) During the construction phases of development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions. In addition, fugitive dust would also be generated during grading and 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. Construction is an on-going industry in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Construction workers and equipment work and operate at one development site until their tasks are complete. They then transfer to a different site where the process begins again. Therefore, the emissions associated with construction activities are not new to the Rancho Cucamonga area and would not violate an air quality standard or worsen the existing air quality in the region. Nevertheless, fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on a project-specific basis. Therefore, 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) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. The 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 pertormance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume,low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed pertormance 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. Rev. 3/13/07 B-49 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 6 Less Than SiBmhcani Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g ap~a^iia°r Sigml¢ant With Mitigation Than SigrnLCant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with 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 the 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 [RW~CB]) daily tc reduce PM~g 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 Particulate Matter (PM~g) emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, short-term construction air quality emissions would remain significant as noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6). Based upon on the Urban Emissions Model 7G (URBEMIS7G) model estimates in Table 5.6-4 of the General Ptan FEIR, Nitrogen Oxides (Nox), Reactive Organic Gases (ROG), and Fine Particulate Matter (PM~g) would exceed SCAQMD thresholds for significance; therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. In the long-term, development consistent with the General Plan would result in significant operational vehicle emissions based upon on the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 5.6-4 of the General Plan FEIR; therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 10) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate high efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters. 11) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. Rev. 3/13/07 • • • B ~50 • Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 7 Less Than Srgnd¢anl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g aofem~any Signihcam wpm Mmgauon man $Ignl(ICam No Impact ncONOrafetl Imoact Imoact After Implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, the General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in operational emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. c) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6), continued development would contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The project proposed is consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. • d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The SCAOMD 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 SCAOMD, 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 SCAOMD Rule 1401. The project site is located within 1/4 mile of a sensitive receptor, Heritage Park. Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. During construction, there is the possibility of fugitive dust to be generated from grading the site. The mitigation measures listed under b) above will reduce impact to less-than-significant levels. e) Typically, the uses proposed do 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 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? Rev. 3/13/07 B -51 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 8 Less Ttlan &g,nhcant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Polanoaoy SipnNCant wnn Mmgalmn rnan Signd¢ant No I act Incorporated Irryact Impact 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 protect site is located in an area developed with residential uses. The site has been previously disrupted as there is asingle-family residence and numerous horse corrals and stables currently on-site. Furthermore, there has been disruption of the site for infrastructure improvements. 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, 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. b) The project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities. No riparian habitat exists on-site, meaning the project will not have any impacts. c) No wetland habitat is present on-site. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on these resources. d) The majority of the surrounding area has been or is being developed, thereby disrupting any wildlife corridors that may have existed. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) There are heritage trees on the protect site; therefore, the proposed project is in conflict with the City's Tree Preservation ordinance. The applicant submitted an arborist report prepared by Paul E. Chaney on September 22, 2007 that identified the existing trees on-site and determined the feasibility of preserving or relocating these trees. It was determined that many of the trees would have to be removed in order to construct the required improvements and construct the homes. Some of the trees along Carnelian Avenue can be protected provided that the required improvements along that street can be installed (and still meet design/technical standards). Many of the other trees throughout the site cannot be relocated because of their large size, condition, and limited survivability following relocation. To mitigate the loss of any trees, the applicant shall be required to do the following: 1) The applicant shall submit a Tree Removal Permit application with a detailed site plan identifying existing trees and proposed locations for the new trees. The new trees shall be planted as close as possible to the location of the tree they are replacing. These documents shall be submitted prior to recording of the Final Map Rev. 3/13/07 • • • B ~52 • Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 9 Less Tnan Sgmhcant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g vapmiany Signil¢ant wpm Mingaaon Tnan Spni6cam No Impact Incorporatetl Impact Impact 2) The applicant shall replace all trees on a one-to-one basis. Replacement trees shall be a minimum of 24-inch box specimens. The specie(s) of the tree shall be at the discretion of the applicant. 3) The new trees shall be planted following the completion of rough/precise grading of the project site. 4) Existing trees along Carnelian Avenue shall be protected in-place unless it is shown that improvements along this street (including the walls and the Community Trail) cannot be constructed per the City's design and technical standards. f) The project site is 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. • 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) The project site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2.24 (Historic Preservation). There will be no impact- 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 grading, 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, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: Rev. 3/13/07 B-53 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 10 Less Than SiBntl¢am Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fofamially Signihcam WiN Mnipauon Tnan Sgnihcam No Impact OCeryOmlatl Impact Impact • 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 eliminate adverse 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 Clty of Rancho Cucamonga or the sphere-of-influence, including the 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, 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 make 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). Rev 3/13/07 • • • B -54 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 11 Less Tnan SpmLCant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pplenlmlly signnicam wun Miogauon roan sigmacant No Impact Incorporatetl Impact Irrmact • Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. d) The proposed project is in an area that has already been disturbed,by development. The project site is already partially developed with asingle-family residence, and disrupted by construction of infrastructure and surrounding developments. The remainder of the site is used as a commercial horse-keeping facility. 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. r~ L J 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. 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 site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it in the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault, according to the Rev. 3/13!07 B ~55 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 12 Less Than Signtlicant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g aatenUNly SBn,LCant wan MltlpaUOn Tnan Spml¢ant No Irroact Incorporetetl I act Impact General Plan Exhibit V-1, and Section 5.1 of the General Plan FEIR. The Red Hill Fault, passes about 2.5 miles southeast of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately 1 mile north. These faults are both capable of producing M„ 6.0-7.0 earthquakes. Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7.5 earthquakes is 13 miles northeasterly of the site and the San Andreas, capable of up to M,„ 8.2 earthquakes, is 15 miles northeasterly of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code will ensure that geologic impacts are less-than-significant. b) The proposed protect will require the excavation, stockpiling, and/or movement of on-site soils. 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; however, development of this project under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established. 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 SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PMto emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM~o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PMto emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) 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,o emissions. c) The General Plan FEIR (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 site is not within a geotechnical hazardous area or other unstable geologic unit or soil type according to General Plan FEIR Figure 5.1-2. Soils on-site consist of Hanford Coarse Sandy Loam Soil association according to General Plan FEIR Exhibit 5.1-3. No adverse impacts are anticipated. d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located on alluvial soil deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. Soils on-site consist of Hanford Coarse Sandy Loam Soil association according to General Plan Exhibit V-3 and General Plan FEIR Exhibit 5.1-3. These soils are typically used for irrigated crops such as citrus and alfalfa. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) The project will utilize a septic system for wastewater disposal. Rev. 3/13/07 B-56 • • • • u Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 13 Less Than $IgndlCaal Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pofanually sigmimam Wah Mnigauon Than Signn¢am No Ingad fncOrporaletl Imgad Im0ae1 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 protect 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? Comments: a) The project is the subdivision of property for the purposes of residential development. It 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. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. No adverse impacts are expected. • b) The project is the subdivision of property for the purposes of residential development. It does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition that is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Rev. 3/13/07 B-57 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 14 Less Than SigmOCam Less Issues and Su ortm Information Sources: PP 9 Pp~anually signh¢ani wnn IAmga,mn Than sign,ficant Np Irtpac, Incorpora~etl Imoact Impact 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. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials or volatile fuels will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. No adverse impacts are anticipated. c) There is a school located within 1/4 mile of the project site. The project site is located 0.25 mile from Floyd M. Stork Elementary School, the nearest existing school. Typically, the uses proposed do not create objectionable odors. No adverse impacts are anticipated d) The proposed project is not listed as a hazardous waste or substance materials site. Recent site inspection did not reveal the presence of discarded drums or illegal dumping of hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated. e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2 miles of a public airport. Project site is located approximately 6 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 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 project includes the construction of a new street which will provide access to all lots in addition to the existing street. This street, and associated improvements such as fire hydrants, is required to comply with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances. Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from awind-driven fire in the Urban Wildland 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. 8. 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)? Rev. 3/13/07 • • • B-58 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 • City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 15 Lass Than Spml¢ant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: ao~e^rallY SiBnAmant wpm Miliga0on Tnan SIQnIfICdnl No Im act Inco oratetl Impact Impact 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 tlood 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 ordam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? () () () (/) Comments: a) Water service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The project is designed to connect to existing water and systems. The project will utilize a septic system for wastewater disposal. 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. Construction activities covered under the State's General Construction permit include removal of vegetation, grading, excavating, or any other activity for new development or significant redevelopment. Prior to commencement of construction of a project, a discharger must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain coverage under the General Permit- The General permit requires all dischargers to comply with the following during construction activities, including site clearance and grading: • Develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SW PPP) that . would specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) that would prevent construction pollutants from contacting storm water and with the intent of keeping all products of erosion from moving off-site into receiving waters. Rev. 3/13/07 B-59 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 16 less Than Sgrnhcam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pn~anbaov Sgmhcant win Miligaiion Than S,grnhcan~ No Im acl Incor orated Impact Impact Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer systems and other waters of the nation. Perform inspections of all BMPs. Waste discharges include discharges of storm water and construction project discharges. A construction project for new development or significant redevelopment requires an NPDES permit. Construction project proponents are required to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SW PPP). To comply with the NPDES, the project's construction contractor will be required to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SW PPP) during construction activities, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post-construction operational management of storm water runoff. The applicant has prepared and submitted a non-category WQMP that identifies Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize the amount of pollutants, such as eroded soils, entering the drainage system after construction. Runoff from driveways, roads and other impermeable surtaces must be controlled through an on-site drainage system. BMPs include both structural and non-structural control methods. Structural controls used to manage storm water pollutant levels include detention basins, oil/grit separators, and porous pavement. Non-structural controls focus on controlling pollutants at the source, generally through implementing erosion and sediment control plans, and various Business Plans that must be developed by any businesses that store and use hazardous materials. Practices, such as periodic parking lot sweeping can substantially reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain system. The following mitigation measures would be required to control additional storm water effluent: Construction Activities: 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) 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. 4) 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. Rev. 3/13/07 • • B ~60 • Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 17 Less Than Sigmhcam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pplenoally S,Bntlicam wnn MNgaoon rnan Sigm6cant No Impact Incprporaretl Impact Imvacl Post- Construction Operational: 5) The applicant shall provide information describing the purpose of a Water duality Management Plan and BMPs to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. • b) According to CVWD, 43 percent of the City's water is currently provided from ground water in the Cucamonga and Chino Basins. CVWD has adopted a master plan that estimates demand needs until the year 2030. The proposed protect will not deplete groundwater supplies, nor will It interfere with 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 require the grading of the site and excavation; however, would 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 cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project design includes landscaping of all non-hardscape areas to prevent erosion. A grading and drainage plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. The impact is not considered significant. d) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. 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. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. • e) The protect will cause changes In absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, all runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project will not result in substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. A grading and drainage plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site well not result in flooding on- or off-site No impacts are anticipated. Rev. 3/13/07 B -61 initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 18 Less Than Sipmhcanl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g aalam~any SipniLCanl wnn MnipaYOn Than Significant No Irtpact Incorporatetl 1 act Irtpact Grading activities associated with the construction period could result in a temporary increase in the amount of suspended solids in surface flows during a concurrent storm event, thus resulting in surace water quality impacts. The site is for new development or significant redevelopment; therefore, is required to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to minimize water pollution. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant, or developer of each new lot, shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WOMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., •a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. g) 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. 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. 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 site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5. No adverse impacts are expected. j) There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project site; 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 mudflow 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. • • • Rev. 3/13/07 B ~62 • • Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 19 Less TOan Sigrn LCant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: pp g Pple"uaily S,gniLCanl w.m M,ugaUOn Tba° Sgmhcant No Impact Incoryorafed Impact Impact 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 site is located on the east side of Carnelian Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue and is characterized by single-family residential development in all directions. This project will be of similar design and size to surrounding residential development. The project will become a part of the larger community. No adverse impacts are anticipated. b) The project site land use designation is Very Low Residential. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection. As such, no 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 site is 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 site is 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. b) The site is 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. • Rev. 3/13/07 B ~63 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 20 Less Than SiBm6cam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fmenuany Signil¢ant With Miepation Than Sgmhcant No Impact Incorporatetl Impact 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 mites 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 project site is not within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Exhibit V-13 at build-out. 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) The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. The proposed activities will not significantly increase traffic; hence, are not anticipated to increase the ambient noise levels within the vicinity of the project. 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. The following measures are provided to mitigate the short-term noise impacts: 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 pertorm 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 • • Rev. 3; ? 3; 07 B ~64 • Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 21 Less than Sgnil¢ant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: pp g P°+a"oaoy signd¢am w"h M,ogaaon Than sigmecam No Impact Incplp°raletl Impact Irtpact 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. 3) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first phase. 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: 4) 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 site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2 miles of a public airport. Located approximately 6 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 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 is located in a predominantly developed area and will not substantially induce population growth. Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not attract new employees to the area. No impacts are anticipated. b) There is an existing residential structure on-site that is occupied by the applicant and will remain in place. No adverse impact is expected. c) There is an existing residential structure on-site that is occupied by the applicant and will remain in place (on Lot 1). No significant construction or development activity is proposed Rev. 3J7 3/07 B-65 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 22 less Than Srgniilcant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g `pfa"Dally Sigmhcam w"" Mlupaopn Than Sgmhcant No Impact OCO,OO~df2tl Impact Impact on Lot 1. Existing horse-keeping facilities will be removed. No adverse Impact is expected. 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 facilrties, 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? () () () (/) b) 'Police protection? () () () (/) c) Schools? () () () (/) d) Parks? () () () (/) e) Other public facilities? () () () (/) Comments: a) The site, located at the east side of Carnelian Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue, would be served by a fire station, Fire Station #1 at 6627 Amethyst Avenue, located approximately t.5 mile from the project site. 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 addition of 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 Alta Loma School District and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District serve the protect area. Both school districts have been notified regarding the proposed development. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay the school impact fees. With this standard mitigation, impacts to the School Districts are not considered significant. d) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The nearest park, Heritage Community Park at 5546 Beryl Street, is located about 550 feet from the project site. 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. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay Park Development fees. No impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed project will utilize existing public facilities. The site is 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 Rev. 3/13107 • -._J B-66 U Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 23 Less Than Sipmhcam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Patenoauy Significant wpm MlagaOOn rnan Sigmhcant No Impel IncOrppfatetl Impact Impact space under the General Plan will not meet the projected demand. The General Plan FEIR identified the cumulative impact on library services 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 EIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. Since 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. The nearest park, Heritage Community Park at 5546 Beryl Street, is located about 550 feet from the project site. 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. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay Park Development fees. No impacts are anticipated. b) See a)response above. • 15. TRANSPORTATIONlTRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in () () () (/) 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? () () () (/) Rev. 3/13/07 B-67 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 24 Less Than SiBniimam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP 9 Fmeneauy signJiaaN w~fn Mni9aaon Than sgnihcaof No Impact Incor orate0 Im act Impact f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? () () () (/) g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs () () () (/) supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Comments: a) Implementation of the proposed project will generate 52 vehicle trips daily. The proposed project contemplates the subdivision of the property into five (5) lots which will allow for the development of four (4) single-family residences (the existing residence on-site will remain). The Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Model estimates that each new residence will generate 13 trips daily. 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. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with street improvements existing or included in project design. The project will not create a substantial increase in the number of vehicle trips, traffic volume or congestion at intersections. The project site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. No impacts are anticipated. b) The Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Model estimates that each residence will generate 1.75 two-way peak hour trips daily. In November 2004, San Bernardino County voters passed the Measure I extension which requires local jurisdictions to impose appropriate fees on development for their fair share toward regional transportation improvement projects. On May 18, 2005, the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Fee Schedule updating these development impact fees. As a result, the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Agency waived the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis reporting requirement. This project will be required, as a condition of approval, to pay the adopted Transportation Development fee prior to issuance of building permit. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with all street improvements existing. The project will not negatively impact the level of service standards on adjacent arterials. The project will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. No impacts are anticpated. c) Located approximately 6 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport, the site is offset north of the flight path and will not change air traffic patterns. No impacts are anticipated. d) The project is in an area that is mostly developed. The project will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. 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 No impacts are anticipated. e) Rev. 3/13/07 The prolect will be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles and will therefore not create an inadequate emergency access. Anew street will be constructed f~ B-68 • Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 25 Less Than SigmLCant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Fptenfially wen roan Significant MLLlgaton SlgmLCant No Impact Incoryorafetl Imoact Impact which will allow the required access to all residential properties. No impacts are anticipated. f) The project design has adequate parking in compliance with standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code and will therefore not create an inadequate parking capacity. All single-family residences are required to have a garage large enough for two (2) cars. No impacts are anticipated. g) The proposed project contemplates single-family residences ~J 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? 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 it 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 () () () (/) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The proposed project will utilize a septic system for wastewater disposal. 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 project will utilize a septic system for wastewater disposal. The proleci is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated. • Rev. 3/13/07 B-69 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 26 Less Then Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fptenuany SiBntlmant wpm Mifigafion Than &gmhcant No Impact Inco oratetl Impact I ad 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 Cucamonga Valley Water District 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 project will utilize a septic system for wastewater disposal.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. 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 wfldlife 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 protect 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 site is not located in an area of sensitive biological resources as identified on the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Exhibit IV-3. Additionally, the area surrounding the site is developed. Based on previous development and street improvements, It is unlikely that any endangered or rare species would inhabit the site. Rev. 3/13/07 • u B ~70 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 Page 27 • b) If the proposed project were approved, then the applicant would be required to develop the site in,accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. 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, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required. 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. Proposed mitigation measures would further reduce emission levels. 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. Mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study will ensure impacts are at less-than-significant levels. • EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply): (T) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (T) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) u Rev. 3/13/G7 B-71 Initial Study for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 28 I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur. Applicant's Signature: Print Name and Title: Rev. 3/13/07 Date: f~/!3 f./~,f' tJw • • • B-72 • City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 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 necessaryto ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project. 2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported. • 3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program. Program Management -The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the conditions (mitigation).that relate to that department. Procedures -The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga 1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant. 2. 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 protect. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address: City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency Planning Department • 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 B-73 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP 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 bythe projectplanneror responsible Citydepartment and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel. 7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached • hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented. 8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division. The Division 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. 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Project File No.: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17837 Public Review Period Closes: November 12, 2008 Project Name: Project Applicant: William J. Huff, Huff Family Limited Partnership Project Location (also see attached map): Located in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, 5727 Carnelian Street - APN: 1062-041-24. Project Description: A request to subdivide a partially developed parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into five (5) parcels with lot sizes ranging between 23,859 and 65,478 square feet. 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. • November 12, 2008 Date of Determination Adopted By B ~83 RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A PARTIALLY DEVELOPED PARCEL OF 221,000 SQUARE FEET (5.1 ACRES) INTO FIVE (5) PARCELS WITH LOT SIZES RANGING BETWEEN 28, 681 AND 67,152 SQUARE FEET IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (VL) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5727 CARNELIAN STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1062-041-24 A. Recitals. 1. William Huff, of Huff Limited Family Partnership, filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT17837, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 12th day of November 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning • Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on November 12, 2008, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: the application applies to a parcel of about 221,000 square feet (5.1 acres) within the Very Low (VL) Residential District located on the east side of Carnelian Avenue about 100 feet north of Wilson Avenue; and a. The project site is a triangular parcel with maximum dimensions of 533 feet (north to south) by about 771 feet (east to west) with a street frontage along Carnelian Avenue of about 533 feet; and b. To the north and west are single-family residences, while aligned diagonally from the northeast to the southwest corners of the site is the flood control channel. Beyond the flood control channel, to the east and south, are additional single-family residences. The zoning of the property and all surrounding residential properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District. The zoning of the channel is Flood Control (FC) District; and c. The site is partially developed with asingle-family residence occupied by the applicant, accessory structures, and horse-keeping facilities. The single-family residence will remain in-place on future Lot 1; and • d. The application contemplates the subdivision of the subject parcel into five (5) lots for single-family residential development. The applicant does not intend to construct the homes at this time; and B ~84 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 2 e. Individual lot areas will range between 28,681 square feet to 67,152 square feet (which are well in excess of the minimum of 20,000 square feet and minimum average of 22,500 square feet). The depth of each lot will be at least 200 feet, and the width of each lot will be at least 90 feet average; and f. As the applicant has not submitted any applications to develop the site, any proposals for construction of residential structures on these parcels will be subject to review and action by the Planning Commission orthe Planning Director at a later date; these parcels will remain vacant until then; and g. All lots will have access to a public right-of-way. The applicant will construct a new street and all lots will have direct driveway access to it. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and e. The Tentative Tract Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and f. The design of the Tentative Tract Map will not conflict with any easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a signifcant 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 Planning Commission 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; • u B-85 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 3 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 Planning Commission furtherfinds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration. c. The Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. Pursuant to the requirements of California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 753.5, the Planning Commission finds, based on the Initial Study, the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and considering the record as a whole, that there is no evidence before the City that the proposed project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. The site has been previously disced and weed abated. Based on substantial evidence, the Planning Commission hereby makes a declaration rebutting the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in California Department of Fish and Game Regulation 753.5 (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Code, Section 753.5.) 5. The custodian of recordsforthe Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation • Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the.record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director 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. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Department 1) Approval is for the subdivision of a single parcel (APN: 1062-041-24) of about 221,000 square feet at the east side of Carnelian Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue, into five (5) separate parcels. 2) Development of all lots shall be in accordance with the standards and requirements applicable to the Very Low (VL) Residential District, as described in Table 17.08.040-Basic Development Standards. 3) Equestrian uses and improvements shall be in accordance with the standards and requirements applicable to properties within the Equestrian Overlay as described in Development Code, Sections 17.08 and 17.24, and the Trails Improvement Master Plan. 4) Prior to recordation of the Final Map, Lots 2 through 5 shall be rough graded to include building pads and interim improvements (for example, drainage) as deemed necessary by the City. B-86 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 4 • 5) Prior to construction, all future homes and associated improvements on Lots 2 through 5 shall require the review and approval by the City and the issuance of applicable building permits by the Building and Safety Department. The architecture of these homes (and accessory structures) may require the review and approval by the Design Review Committee prior to Planning Director and/or Planning Commission action. 6) The proposed common driveway for Lots 3 and 4 shall be a minimum of 24 feet (12 feet per property) in width. Shared access/use and maintenance of the driveway for Lots 3 and 4 shall be incorporated in the project Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). 7) All setback lines shall be shown on the Final Map. The final map shall show the required rear yard for Lot 5 as being located at the south side of the lot, with the 60-foot setback line parallel to this property line instead of at the east side of the lot. 8) All walls (including wall/fence combinations) shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet. The height of the walls along the property lines between of Lots 4 and 5 and the flood control channel shall not exceed 6 feet, measured from the finished grade. If it is determined that walls in excess of 6 feet are required, then a Minor Exception or Variance shall be submitted for review by the Planning Director and/or • Planning Commission prior to construction of the walls. 9) Double-wall/fence conditions shall be eliminated, if possible. The applicant shall contact the San Bernardino Flood Control District to obtain permission to remove the existing chain link fence that is currently along the north side of the channel. 10) All wrought iron fences shall be painted black or a similarly dark color. 11) All trees throughout the property, including those along the perimeter, shall be protected in-place. If it is necessary to remove the trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Removal permit and fee for review and approval by the Planning Director or Planning Commission. 12) Reconstruct the existing drive approach that is used to access the existing Local Trail along the north perimeter of the project site. The new drive approach shall be 20 feet wide to accommodate both the existing trail and the new Local Trail that will be constructed by the applicant. The centerline of this drive approach shall be aligned with the property line separating the subject property and the properties to the north. 13) Protect the existing trees that are located parallel to the future alignment of the Community Trail at Carnelian Avenue. It appears that there is enough room between the trees and Carnelian Avenue to allow passage of horses. However, if the overhead utility/power lines are not undergrounded (as requested by the applicant and with the approval of B-87 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. OS-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 5 the Planning Commission), then the Community Trail shall be designed to "go around" the pole locations with a continuous trail width of 20 feet. 14) The new 2-foot wide drainage gutter (V-ditch) to be located parallel to the new Local Trail shall not exceed 3 inches in depth. This gutter shall be located on the south side of the trail. 15) The bars of the perimeter wrought iron fence proposed along the diagonal property line shall have a maximum separation of 2 inches. Also, this perimeter fence shall include pilasters spaced a maximum of 50 feet apart. The pilasters shall be constructed of decorative block with a concrete cap. 16) A decorative block wall with a height not to exceed 6 feet shall be installed along the south side of the new Local Trail. 17) A wrought iron gate shall be provided at the rear (north side) of Lots 1 through 4 to allow access to the Local Trail. A wrought iron gate shall be provided at the west side of Lot 5 to allow access to the Community Trail. 18) All corrals and associated improvements shall have finished grade elevations that are level with the adjacent equestrian trail, i.e. grade • differences shall be minimized. 19) All new trail-related improvements including grading and surface finishing, walls/fences, drainage facilities, drive approaches, and trail gates/step-throughs shall be installed prior to Final Map recordation and in conjunction with any initial grading plan. 20) All existing equestrian-related facilities and equipment that are located on what will be Lots 3 through 5 shall be removed prior to Final Map recordation. Existing equestrian-related facilities and equipment on what will be Lot 1 may remain in-place provided that there is no encroachment into required setbacks or interference with required improvements. Enaineerina Deoartment 1) The Conceptual Grading Plan shows two individual-lot detention basins discharging into pipes followed by a shared manhole, a shared storm drain, and finally the public catch basin. To avoid the shared maintenance responsibility between the 2 future homeowners, this scheme shall be replaced by one of the two following designs: 1) detention basins shall discharge through a single or separate curbside drain outlet to the street gutter, and 2) detention basins shall discharge through separate private storm drains into the public catch basin. For either alternative, all detention basin drainage facilities in the public • right-of-way shall be designed to City Standards, shall be included in public improvement plans, and shall be privately maintained. B-88 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 6 • 2) Final map shall show an easement for a shared driveway for Lots 3 and 4. The easement shall allow a minimum of a 12-foot of driveway width on both properties. 3) Final map shall show easements for a private, local trail, and a separate drainage easement serving the trail. 4) A 12-foot wide easement shall be dedicated to the City for the proposed public storm drain. 5) Carnelian Street frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector" standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. a) Protect curb and gutter. Provide Community Trail, catch basin just north of Street "A,"and street trees, as required. Additionally provide a cross gutter at Street "A." b) Provide 5800 HPSV street lights, as required. c) Provide traffic striping and signage, as required. Protect or replace R26 "No Parking" signs. d) No residential driveways to Carnelian Street. Remove existing drive approaches and replace with curb and gutter. • e) The drive approach for the proposed private trail shall be combined with that of the existing private trail along the north tract boundary. Demolish the existing drive approach and replace with one 20 feet wide, centered on the tract boundary, serving both private trails. The drive approach shall be medium broom finish. The existing splash curb shall be relocated to the south of the new drive approach. [If the Planning Commission accepts the applicant's request to not underground utilities, the following shall apply instead of item (e) above] f) The drive approach for the proposed private trail shall be separate from that of the existing private trail along the north tract boundary. Drive approach shall be medium broom finish. 6) The Community Trail shall be constructed per Standard No. 1002-A. Adjacent on-site walls and fencing shall be appropriate to this Standard. a) Install Community Trail on Carnelian Street frontage of Lots 1 and 5 (concrete headers, decomposed granite, and trail fencing.) Only these trail elements will be maintained by the City. b) Install street trees, private landscaping, and irrigation systems in • both street parkways of Lot 1 (corner lot, previously developed) B ~89 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 7 prior to public improvements being accepted by the City. These improvements are to be maintained by the homeowner. c) Upon development of corner Lot 5, street trees, private landscaping, and irrigation systems shall be installed in both street parkways. Note on the public improvement plans that such improvements shall be installed prior to occupancy of said lot. These improvements are to be maintained by the homeowner. d) Provide a gate per City Standard Drawing No. 1008 for Lot 5. Trail fencing on Lot 1 should not allow vehicular access. [If the Planning Commission accepts the applicant's request to not underground utilities, the following shall apply in addition to items (a) through (d) above] e) Provide sufficient horizontal and vertical clearance for equestrian riders between the Community Trail and utility poles including their guy wire supports. "Sufficient clearance" to be determined by the City and trail width shall not be compromised. The pole at the northwest corner of the tract seems problematic. Options may include: i) Relocate utility poles, cooperating with Southern California • Edison (SCE). ii) Relocate guy wires, cooperating with SCE. iii) Change the trail path. Dedicate additional easement to the City as required. 7) Street "A" improvements to be in accordance with City "Local" standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. a) Provide curb and gutter, ADA access ramps, drive approaches, sidewalk, street lights, street trees, catch basin, storm drains, and curbside drain outlets as required. b) Sump catch basin and lateral shall be designed for O~oo. Also provide for secondary overflows to go through the perimeter wall along the San Bernardino County Flood Control District right-of- way. c) ADA access ramps within the Community Trail shall have transverse medium broom finish. d) Provide 5800 HPSV street lights, as required. e) Provide a curbside drain outlet for the proposed biological Swale of Lot 1. • f) Provide traffic striping and signage: as required. B ~90 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 8 • 8) Obtain a permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District for both the public (street) and private (north property line trail V-ditch) storm drain connections, prior to approval of a grading permit. 9) Rough grading permit shall be processed prior to approval of public improvement plans for proposed street and storm drain, as well as private trail improvements. 10) All new trail-related improvements including grading and surface finishing, walls/fences, drainage facilities, drive approaches, and trail gates/step-throughs, shall be installed prior to final map recordation and in conjunction with any initial Precise Grading Plan, subject to Planning Director review. 11) All existing equestrian-related facilities and equipment shall be removed prior to final map recordation, subject to Planning Director review. 12) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Carnelian Street shall be undergrounded from the first pole on the south side of Wilson Avenue to the first pole off-site north of the north project boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance. All services crossing Carnelian Street shall be undergrounded at the same time. • The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost for undergrounding from future development (redevelopment) as it occurs on the opposite side of the street. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate. [If the Planning Commission accepts the applicant's request to not underground utilities, and decides to impose an in-lieu fee, the following shall apply instead of item (12) above] 13) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Carnelian Street shall be paid to the City prior to final map approval. The fee shall be the City adopted unit amount times the length from the center of Wilson Avenue to the north project boundary. Environmental Mitigation Air Quality 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. B -91 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 9 2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. The 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 orhigh-volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt 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. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with 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 the 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 (PMio) 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,o emissions. B ~92 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 10 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 9) _ The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. 10) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate high- efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters. 1 1) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. Biological Resources 1) The applicant shall submit a Tree Removal Permit application with a detailed site plan identifying existing trees and proposed locations for the new trees. The new trees shall be planted as close as possible to the location of the tree they are replacing. These documents shall be submitted prior to recording of the Final Map. 2) The applicant shall replace all trees on a one-to-one basis. Replacement trees shall be a minimum of 24-inch box specimens. The specie(s) of the tree shall be at the discretion of the applicant. 3) The new trees shall be planted following the completion of rough/precise grading of the project site. 4) Existing trees along Carnelian Avenue shall be protected in-place unless it is shown that improvements along this street (including the walls and the Community Trail) cannot be constructed per the City's design and technical standards. Cultural Resources 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, 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. u • B -93 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 11 • Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the area. • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse 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. 2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualifed paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of Endings that will also provide speafic 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 ofearth-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 make 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 summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAOMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought . resistant landscaping as soon as possible. B ~94 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 12 • 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,a emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) 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~a emissions. Hydrology and Water Quality (These requirements still apply at the time of grading of the subdivision and at the time of grading for each lot which will occur at a later date.) 1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit applicant shall submit to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. • 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in grading plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) 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. 4) 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. 5) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant or developer of eat new lot shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural B-95 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 13 and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 6) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Dischargers Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. Post-Construction Operational: 7) The applicant shall provide information describing the purpose of a Water Quality Management Plan and BMPs to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 8) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to • ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of Grading Permits. 9) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant or developer of each new lot shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 10) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. r1 LJ B-96 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 Page 14 • Noise 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. 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. 3) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in the first phase. 4) 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. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman ATTEST: James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary I, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the • Planning Commission held on the 12th day of November 2008, by the following vote-to-wit: B ~97 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 SUBTT17837 -HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP November 12, 2008 • Page 15 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: • B -98 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: SUBTT17837 SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPLICANT: HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF CARNELIAN STREET, NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE - APN: 1062-041-24 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • Comolehon Date General Requirements 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its _/_/_ agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 08-65, Standard _/_/_ Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The _/_/_ project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 1,926.75 X • SC-1-O5 I \PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\SUBTT77837StdCond 11-12.doc B ~99 Project No. SUBTT18737 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning _/_/_ • Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_ site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations. 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions _/_/_ of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and _/_/_ State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _/_/_ submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for _/~_ consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved 6. use has commenced, whichever comes first. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all _/_/_ • other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. Street names shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval in accordance with the _/_/_ adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map. 8. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, _/_/_ including proper illumination. 9. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed _/_/_ control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements. a. Local Feeder Trails (i.e., private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced _/_/_ with two-rail, 4-inch lodgepole "peeler" logs to define both sides of the easement; however, developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material. b. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as _/_/_ veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs. c. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5% at the downstream end of a trail fora _/_/_ distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official • 2 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2006 Res & Stf rep\SUBTT17643StdCond 11-12.doc 8100 Protect No. SUBlT18737 Completion Date • • D. d. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard. Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet. e. For single family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least one model home shall be provided,with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with appropriate fencing. 10. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs. 11. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Departments and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Department a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever said information changes. 12. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 13. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's perimeter. 14. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 15. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC. 16. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. 17. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. Building Design For all residential development, provide conduit from each uniVlot and a pull box to connect to the street. Provide interior structured wiring for each house/building with minimum Category 5 copper wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and a central distribution panel, prior to release of occupancy (fiber-to-the building, FTTB). Plans shall be submitted for Planning Director and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. E. Landscaping All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required bythis section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. r1 LJ / / -/-/- / / / / / / / / -/-/- / / / / ~-/- / / / / 3 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\SUBTTi7843StdCond 17-12.doc 6101 Project No. SUBlT18737 Completion Date 2. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 3. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 4. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Department. 5. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. F. Environmental Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the Planning Director in the amount of $ 557 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forteit. G. Other Agencies The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) H. General Requirements Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; c. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling Roof and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Ceiling, Roof and Framing Plan (when applicable); , L\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\SUSTT17843StdCond 11-12.doc -/-/. -/-/ -/-/- -/~- -/-/ -/-/- -/-/- • • B102 Protect No. SUBTr18737 Completion Date e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size • of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., SUBTT17837) clearly noted on the Title Sheet of the plans. , 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal. 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance. 4. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can contact the Building ahd Safety Department staff for information and submittal requirements. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number (i.e., SUBTT17837). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project or major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may • include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance. 3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide the street addresses after tracUparcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. J. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness construction. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. 3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wend" instructions. K. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to . perform such work. 5 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep`.SUB7T178435!dCond ? 1-12.doc 6103 -/-/- -/-/- / ' / / / _/~- / / -/-/- -/-/- / / / / -/-/- / / Project No. SUBTT18737 Completion Date 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the _/_/_ time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, _/_/_ • submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for _/_/_ existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. Note on Title Sheet that plans must be submitted for plan check and be approved prior to construction. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department if you have any questions about the procedure at 909-477-2710. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, _/_/_ community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. 2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from _/_/_ street centerline): • 42 total feet on Carnelian Street _/_/_ 3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. _/_/_ 4. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or ~_/_ noted on the final map. M. Street Improvements 1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped _/_/_ areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 88-557, no person shall make connections from a source _/_/_ of energy, fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of approval of development. • 6 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\SUBTT17843StdCond 17-12.doc B104 Protect No. SU8TT18737 Completion Date 3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Street Name Curb & Gutter A.C. Pvmt Side- walk Drive Appr. Street Lights Street Trees Comm Trail Median Island Bike Trail Other Carnelian X X (e) (f) Street "A" X X X X X X Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. (e) Catch basin north of cul-de-sac. (i) Cross gutter (g) Catch basin, storm drain, curbside drain outlets, ADA access ramps Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. • b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer Notes: 1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. 2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan check. 5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in • accordance with the City's street tree program. I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCDAgM~2008 Res & Stf rep\SU8TT77843StdCond t1-12.doc 6105 / / / / / / / / _~~- / / / / ! / / / -/~- Protect No SU6TT18737 Completion Date 6. Install street trees per Clty street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer. Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Min. Grow Space Spacing Size oty. Carnelian Street Magnolia NCN 3' 20' O.C. 15 Gal Fill Vineyard Avenue grandiflora'St. In Frontage concept Mary' foreground tree Background Tree Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 8' 30' O.C. ~ 5 Gal Informal Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Department. 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. N. Public Maintenance Areas A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. 2. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the developer until accepted by the City. O. Drainage and Flood Control 1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. 2. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its right-of-way. 3. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk. 4. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows In the event of a blockage in a sump catch basin on the public street, and provisions made to pass through walls. 8 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\SUBTT17843StdCond 17-12 doc / / -/-/- • / / / / / / / / • B106 Project No. SUBTT18737 Completion Date P. Utilities • 1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel Including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. 2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga Valley W ater District (CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. Q. General Requirements and Approvals 1. Anon-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is involved. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project. •PPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED • -~-~- -~-~- -~-~- -~-~- P\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCCMR9`~008 Res & Stt rep\SUBTT77343StdCond 11-t2.doc 6107 ,-~~,~ Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection ~~ ,s~aae,,, ~ ', ! ~ a~ • ; ~ a - i District \ '"'+c...rf ~i \~/~~' Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS August 1, 2007 Huff Family Partnership Sub-divide parcel for single-family residence SUBTT17837 & DRC2007-00142 • All buildings constructed on lots 4 & 5 will be required to be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D. These requirements must be noted on the tentative tract map. • The area in which this parcel is located has been recently identified by State of California as a "Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone" (VHFHSZ). A fire protection plan will be required to mitigate the fire risks. • The fire protection plan must incorporate the concepts of fuel reduction by ` vegetation management, ignition resistance construction, water supply, Fire Department access and fire protection systems according to the 2007 Chapter 7A, • RCFPD Ordinance FD46, County of San Bernardino's Fire Safety Overlay District area FS-3 and RCFPD Standard 47-1. This plans must be prepared by a qualified individual and submitted for review and approval to the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Fire Construction Services THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS ALSO APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply 1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location of fire hydrants: a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects is 500-feet. No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 250-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 200-feet. b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are: 1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public roadways. 2. At intersections. • 3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible. B108 4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District. 5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building. • FSC-2 Fire Flow 1. The required fire flow for this project is 2000 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. 2. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow. 3. Firewater plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until firewater plans are approved. 4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the proposed project site. FSC-9 Single-family Residential Sales Model homes require approved Fire District vehicle access and water supply from a public or private water main system before construction. FSC-13 Alternate Method Application Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate • method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee. FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities District #85-1 or #88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits. Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS -Please complete the following prior to the issuance of any building permits: 1. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard #9-8 All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped. • 8109 2. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access • roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road. 3. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction Services. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION -Please complete the following: 1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location. 2. Public Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire Construction Services. 3. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address with minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible from the street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100-feet, additional 4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry. • • 3 6110 rp ~i ~, T H E C I T Y O F R A N C I I~Op C~ U~y C~ A M O N G A Staff Report DATE: November 12, 2008 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Mike Smith, Associate Planner SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 125,000 square feet on two vacant parcels of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-262-01 and -31. Related files: Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00268. Staff has prepared • a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00268 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposed Uniform Sign Program for a warehouse complex located at the northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and 6th Street. Related files: Development Review DRC2008-00185 and Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Warehouse Distribution Building -General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13 South - Warehouse Distribution Building -General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13 East - Office/Warehouse Buildings -General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13 West - Vacant 22.5-foot wide strip of land -General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13; Note: Across Buffalo Avenue are additional warehouse/distribution buildings in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subareas 10 and 11. B. General Plan Designations: Project Site -General Industrial North - Generallndustrial South - General Industrial East - Generallndustrial West - Generallndustrial • C. Site Characteristics: The application is the second phase of a two-phase project. The application applies specifically to only two parcels of the overall project site's three (3) parcels - APN: 0229-262-01, -29, and -31, with a combined area of about 526,400 square feet (12.1 acres), ITEM C&D PLANNING,COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 , Page 2 arranged from north to south. The northernmost and largest parcel of the three (APN: 0229-262- 29) at about 274,400 square feet (6.3 acres) is improved with a warehouse distribution building and associated improvements built during the first phase in the mid-1980s. This building has a floor area of about 135,000 square feet. This existing building is undergoing renovations, including dock door relocation and changes to the parking lot that were approved recently through Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. The proposed building and its associated improvements that are the subject of this application will be located on the two southernmost parcels (Exhibit C). These two parcels have a combined area of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres). The larger of the two parcels (APN: 0229-262-31) is rectangular and has dimensions of about 710 feet east to west by about 320 feet north to south. The other smaller triangular parcel (APN: 0229-262-01) to the south is about 280 feet east to west by about 280 feet north to south. The property is bound on the east by Rochester Avenue and on the south by 6th Street. Both parcels are minimally developed and are dominated by short grasses. The perimeter of the properties along the street frontages is landscaped with ground cover and numerous mature trees. Apart of the site is being used for parking for the existing building. The parking area and the driveway at 6th Street will be removed for the construction of the new building. On the west side of the property, parallel to the west property line, is a thin parcel about 22.5 feet wide and in excess of 900 feet in length that is not a part of the project site and is owned by others. Beyond that parcel is Buffalo Avenue. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,100 feet and 1,090 feet, respectively. D. Parking Calculations: Type of Use Floor Area (Square Feet) Parking Ratio Number of Spaces Required Proposed Building (overall) 124,500 Warehousing 112,050 Floor area up to 20,000 square feet 20,000 1/1,000 20 Floor area 20,001 - 40,000 square feet 20,000 1/2,000 10 Floor area 40,001 square feet or more 72,050 1/4,000 18 Office 12,450 1/250 50 Total Required/Total Provided 98/109 Existing Building (overall) 134,952 Warehousing 120,175 Floor area up to 20,000 square feet 20,000 1/1,000 20 Floor area 20,001 - 40,000 square feet 20,000 1/2,000 10 Floor area 40,001 square feet or more 80,175 1/4,000 20 Office 14,080 1/250 56 Total Required/Total Provided 106/131 • • • C&D- 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 3 Note: The parking calculation for the existing building is for informational purposes. The parking that has been provided for each building is independent, i.e. parking is not shared. Also, the number of parking stalls provided for the existing building does not include the parking lot that will be removed. ANALYSIS A. General: The applicant proposes to construct awarehouse/distribution building of about 124,500 square feet and associated improvements on the two previously described vacant parcels. The applicant has not specified tenants for the new building. However, based on the design of the building, it is likely the tenants will be warehouses or distributors with a typical administrative office area. There will be two office areas to be located at the southeast and southwest corners of the building with a combined floor area of about 12,450 square feet (10 percent of the overall floor area of the building). The proposed building will be of concrete tilt-up construction painted with a palette of two different colors. An additional primary material will be metal accents while a secondary material will be glass panels. Generous amounts of glass have been provided at the offices areas and at various locations along the wall planes of the building. Key features include vertical elements located at intermediate points that interrupt the primary wall planes with thin form-lined concrete insets and vertically arranged glass panels. Where glass has been provided, there are also horizontal metal • accents that project from the wall plane and form-lined concrete. These accents punctuate the application of glass and provide shaded relief. On the East Elevation, there are a couple of vertical metal accents that extend from the ground to above the parapet wall. Each office entrance will also have a metal canopy (Exhibit E). Vehicle parking will be provided at the southwest corner and east side of the building with vehicle access to the site via the two existing driveways at Rochester Avenue and via a third at 6th Street that will be constructed to replace the existing driveway. The twelve (12) dock doors and dock area will be on the north side of the building facing the corresponding docks of the existing building. Access to the loading/storage area will be via either the driveway at Rochester Avenue or 6th Street. Landscape coverage is 20 percent; the minimum requirement is 12 percent for this development district (Exhibit F). B. Grading and Technical Review Committees: The Grading Review Committee (Addington and James) reviewed the application on September 16, 2008. The Committee accepted the application and recommended approval. Their conditions have been incorporated into the Resolution of Approval. C. Design Review Committee: The Committee (Stewart, Munoz, and Nicholson) reviewed the project on September 16, 2008 (Exhibit G). The applicant revised the proposal in response to minor revisions requested by staff. Their revisions included incorporating aform-lined reveal at the top of the parapet and adding form-lined concrete finish above the window panels in order to provide • texture and variation in the wall plane. The Committee was satisfied with their revisions and recommend approval of the project. The Committee's conditions have been incorporated into the attached Resolution of Approval. C& D- 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 Page 4 ~ • D. Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00268: The Design Review Committee on September 16, 2008, also reviewed a proposed uniform sign program for the proposed project (Exhibit H), which includes the existing building. The Committee reviewed the sign program and agreed with Staff's determination that the proposed sign program is consistent with the City's design standards and polices, and the City's Sign Ordinance regarding the number of signs, dimensions, locations, and general design. The Committee recommends approval of the sign program. E. Environmental Assessment: 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 related to biological resources, hydrology and water quality, noise, and air quality, 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. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts and approve Development Review DRC2008-00185 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00268 through the adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval with Conditions. • Respectfully submitted, • ~~~~ Jam R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:MS/ge Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit G Exhibit H Exhibit I Draft Res - Location Map - Aerial Map - Site Plan - Conceptual Grading Plan - Elevations and Building Sections - Conceptual Landscape Plan - Design Review Committee Action Comments for DRC2008-00185 - Design Review Committee Action Comments for DRC2008-00268 - Initial Study olution of Approval for Development Review DRC2008-00185 • C& D- 4 $AN BtKNAKUl'NU; ~~ sec 61ig \ nar v1 m n v+ _ n `t I I ~ 9 _~ / II 1 ~l -Nl `I L ~ '~_ "•-~-".- ~ v..a ~ ~~) .- ~r.~ ~ ~ I_I - . ~.' 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So~oe~o3 2;e°g9 ~ ~~~° ~~_ s y ~~?448~~ a a o®:.a,o. a ~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~,~ yt . / ~ "' ~ - tct°$~~ ~ '~ ~-~, ~ ~ ~'~ q _r __ \ '~ i ~` T ~_`^~ ~'~ -- ~~_-16---- ~_` -,\ _~ ,` 0 e /~ m R Z ={-) e t my a s • x F~ zW wp J W Up wZ ~ SZ Z w~ ~.o Q U N~ pU Z fn g U Z ~a • J= rr^^ U vJ ~O U° UZ Z ~~ ~~~a~: ~~s~$a ~se~¢e ~~ • ~_~ ~F"a •EP JJpg~ ~i: ~ "a R ~ ~~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Mike Smith September 16, 2008 EVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 118,000 square feet on two vacant parcels of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-262-01 and 31. Related File: Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. Backoround: This is a two-phase project site. The first phase encompassed the north half of the site and consists of a warehouse building of about 135,000 square feet and associated improvements that were completed during the mid-1980s. The second phase on the south half of the site proposes the construction of a second warehouse building and associated improvements. Design Parameters: The second phase of the project site is comprised of two parcels with a combined area of about 241,360 square feet. The larger, rectangular north parcel is about 710 feet (east-to-west) by about 320 feet (north-to-south). The smaller, triangular south parcel is about 280 feet (east-to-west) by about 280 feet (north-to-south). The site is vacant and is dominated by short grasses and the perimeter of the site along the street frontages is landscaped with ground cover and numerous mature trees. A portion of the site is being used for excess parking relative to the building constructed during the first phase, which will be removed. The property is bound on the east by Rochester Avenue and on the • south by 6th Street. The overall project site is bound on the north, south, and west by warehouse distribution buildings between 150,000 and 250,000 square feet in floor area. To the east is an office complex consisting of five buildings. The zoning of the property and all surrounding properties is General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,100 feet and 1,090 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes to construct a warehouse distribution building of 124,500 square feet. The building is speculative at this time. Typical for this type of building are office areas which will be located at the southeast and southwest corners of the building. The dock loading/storage area with 12 dock doors will be located on the north side of the building. These doors will face the doors of the existing building. The new and existing buildings will share a common loading area with access to this area through shared drive aisles between the buildings. There will be two points of access -the existing one via Rochester Avenue and another via 6th Street. The building is required to have 98 parking stalls; however, 121 parking stalls will be provided. Landscape coverage is 20 percent and the minimum requirement is 12 percent for this development district. The proposed building will be of concrete tilt-up construction painted with a palette of two different colors. An additional primary material will be metal accents while a secondary material will be glass panels. Generous amounts of glass have been provided at the offices areas and at various locations along the wall planes of the building. Key features include vertical elements located at intermediate points along the primary wall planes that interrupt the wall plane with thin form-lined concrete insets and vertically arranged glass panels. Where glass has been provided, there are also horizontal metal accents that project from the wall plane. These accents punctuate the application of glass and provide shaded relief. On the east elevation, there are a couple of vertical metal accents that extend from the ground to above the parapet wall. Each office entrance will also have a metal canopy. Although glass has not been provided on the interior facing elevation where the dock loading and storage areas are, staff believes that its absence is not detrimental to the overall design of the building. Sandblasted wall panels are not proposed. EX~l~l~" :a= C & D- 17 DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 Page 2 • Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. Provide sandblasting on the wall panels at the office corners and sandblasted bands/accents on all elevations. Historically, sandblasting has been used as a substitute for painted surfaces and serves to differentiate the office areas from the rest of the building and to provide variation in surface texture. 2. Provide a continuous form-lined relief (or equivalent) along the entire top edge of the building parapet. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Landscaping at the southeast and southwest corners of the site shall be intensified to ensure that the presence of the parking lot immediately adjacent to this corner is minimized. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All existing trees shall be protected in-place. 2. All ground-mounted equipment and utility boxes including transformers, fire department • connections, back-flow devices, etc. shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-center. This equipment shall be painted forest green. 3. The employee lunch area shall have an overhead trellis with cross members spaced no more than 18 inches on-center with minimum dimensions of 4-inch by 12-inch. Also, each support column shall have a decorative base that incorporates the architectural finishes/trim used on the building such as sandblasted bases. The trellis shall be painted to match the building. 4. Re-arrange the trash enclosure and parking stalls located at the north side of the building (two locations) so that the trash enclosure is closer to the building and "blind" spots are eliminated. 5. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. 6. Incorporate undulating berms along the street frontages (where applicable), within the landscape setback and landscape areas. The highest part of the berms should be at least 3 feet in height. 7. Decorative paving shall be provided at the 6th Street vehicular access point on to the site. Decorative paving is already being installed at the Rochester Avenue driveway as a condition of approval for Minor Development Review DRC2007-00697. 8. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access, etc.) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall or glass panel. 9. Provide durable street furniture in the outdoor employee eating area such as tables, chairs, waste receptacles. C&D-18 DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 • Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved, subject to the revisions above which can be verified by staff, and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee reviewed the proposed project and discussed the major and secondary issues with the applicant. The applicant proposed adding form-lined concrete (as opposed to sandblasting) and a form-lined concrete "cornice" as solutions to the major issues that were raised by staff. The Committee accepted the solutions. The applicant indicated he had no objections with the other issues/polices and corresponding solutions that staff presented. The Committee recommended approval of this application to the Planning Commission. • • C&D- 19 • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS "r" 8:30 p.m. Mike Smith September 16, 2008 UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00268 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposed Uniform Sign Program for an office/warehouse complex located at the northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and 6th Street. Related file: Development Review DRC2008-00185 and Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. Background: The proposed sign program is for a two-phase project site. The first phase encompassed the north half of the site and consists of a warehouse building (Building 1) of about 135,000 square feet and associated improvements that were completed during the mid-1980s. The second phase on the south half of the site proposes the construction of a second warehouse building (Building 2) of about 118,000 square feet and associated improvements. Design Parameters: The program proposes potential locations for signs on respective east and south elevations of each building for a total of four wall signs. The number of signs assumes only one tenant per building. A monument sign at the southeast corner of the site is proposed as well. The proposed sign program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the Sign Ordinance including the maximum number of signs per tenant, sign construction/materials, and the basic dimensions of each sign including sign area, text height, and the height of the monument sign. Each proposed sign location and area meets the intent of the Sign Ordinance. The applicant has elected to require stainless steel channel letters for all sign text and logos. This material will compliment the metal accents and mullions used on the building. The monument sign will be constructed of poured in-place concrete and finished to match the buildings. They have proposed a standardized font (Helvetica Neue 75 Bold) with the option to allow for corporate trademarked font. Staff has no concerns with this font as it is legible and similar to other fonts used on other industrial buildings. Likewise, the option to have corporate trademarked font is acceptable as it is a Planning Department policy to allow them. The text and logo of each wall sign will have a maximum height of 24 inches and 36 inches, respectively. Maximum length of a wall sign will be 25 feet and the maximum sign area will be 72 square feet. The monument sign will be 4 feet high with an overall sign area of 18 square feet. The signs will not negatively impact significant architectural features, elements, or details. Aside from minor technical corrections relating to the content of the sign program itself that can be easily addressed, there are no major or secondary issues to be resolved. The applicant is advised that the addition of any tenants which will warrant additional sign locations will require an amendment to this Uniform Sign Program for review and approval by the Planning Director and/or the Design Review Committee. Staff Recommendation:' Staff recommends that the Uniform Sign Program be approved, with the above technical corrections to be verified by staff, and forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: .Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith ~~E--~ ~ ~ L?' C&D-20 DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00268 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 Page 2 The Committee briefly discussed this conceptual Uniform Sign Program and concluded it was relatively simple and clear, and consistent with other sign programs for industrial projects. No further discussion was deemed necessary. The Committee recommends to the Planning Commission approval of this application. • ~J C&D-21 ;-,The purpose of this form is to Inform the.Ctty of the baste componentssof the proposed; ~'pro~ect so that the Ctty may review the project pu,rsuantfo Ctty Policies„Ordinances, and.:. ~Gutdelmes, the California Envtroninental Quality Act", and .;the City's Rulesr and ~,. „;Procedures to lfnplement CEQAi It is irriportant that the,tnfortnatwn,requesEed m this --~ ~' application be provided tn£full ~ ~` ps5 ~ 7:' ~,.~ ~ ~ ~ a. ~a.. t~.v~' ~ nw.~ a z ,, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that ~t is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing information. Application Number for the project to which this form pertains: ~C ~~ W ~I/ Project Title: RC Business Center Phase 2 Name 8 Address of prolect owner(s): Dedeaux Properties, LLC. r 545 S Figueroa Street Suite 1209, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Name&Addressofdeveloperorprojectsponsor Dedeaux Properties, LLC 545 S Figueroa Street Suite 1209 Los Angeles, CA. 90071 Contact Person & Address' Chuck Buquet - Charles Joseph Associates, 16081 Foothill Blvd Suite 395 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Name & Address of person preparing this form (if different from above): Chuck Buquet - Charles Joseph Associates, 16081 Foothill Blvd Suite 395 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 • rTelvephone Nu^mber 909-481-1822 !~ Z ~ ~ K ~ ~ ~ Pzy= 1 of 9 Created on 3i~4i2006 1 2800 PM *1) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site, and indicate the sde 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. Include a map showing location of each photograph. 3) Project Location (describe) gg00 Rochester Avenue. Rancho Cucamonga. CA 4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary) APN 0229-262-01,-31 *5) Gross Site Area (ac/sq. ft.).' 7.13 *6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed dedications): ~ 5 54 • 7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet if necessary). None 8) Include a descnptron of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental agencies in order to fully implement the project: Grading, Street and Building Permits, Tree removal permit &WQMP 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 stmctures Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition, cite all sources ofrnformation (i.e., geological and/orhydrologrc studies, biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies): Vacant land, surrounded by existing pad for proposed buildin Site has landscapln that has been identif- ied in the attached arborist report. There are no existing structures on-site except li hts and an existln fi- re access road with parking that has been there for decades WQMP is attached for water/hydrolo y • City of P.ancho Cucamong Imhal Study Page 2 of 9 Created on si~4l2GGo 12t1 GO PM C&D-23 Information indicated by an astedsk (') is not required ofnon-construction CUP's unless othervv~se requested by staff 10) Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects o(the site. Cite all sources ofrn(ormation (books, published reports and oral hrslory): There are no known historical aspects of this site. 11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site (aircraft, roadway noise, etc.) and how they wilt affect proposed uses. Existing road way noise which and should have no Impact on use 12J Descnbe 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 if there are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary This project is a proposed 114,000 SF building with a 3,500 SF mezzanine for the purposes of one to four major tenant offices, warehousing with truck loading & unloading facilities, that will be constructed as 1 building with specific tenant improvements to follow. City of P.ancho Cucamong Imhal Study Page 3 of 9 Created on 3/1412GGo i2"a OG PM C&D-24 13) Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type olland use (msidential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, elc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.) North -Existing warehouse distribution building (Phase 1) South -Existing 6'" Street with existing industrial _ East -Existing Rochester with industrial bulding West -Existing industrial beyond Buffalo St. 14) Will the proposed pro/ect change the pattern, scale or character o/the surrounding general area of the project No 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 properties and on-site uses. What methods of soundproofing are proposed? Short term constuction noise. Truck traffic loading and unloading. '16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature orscentc trees See attached arborist report. 17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into which the site drains. See attached WQMP. amity of Rancho Cucamong Initial Study Page 4 of 9 Created on -si14l2006 1.28:00 PM C&D-25 18) Indicate expected amount of water usage (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification. please contact the Cucamonga County Water District at 987-2591. a. Residential (gal/day) 0 00 Peak use (gal/Day) • b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) 13.850 00 Peak use (gal/min/ac) 27,700.00 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/uRherclarification, please contact the Cucamonga County Water District at 987-2591. a. Residenbal (gal/day) 0.00 b. Commercial/Industrial (gal/day/ac) RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS• 20) Number of residential units _ Detached (indicate range o/parse/sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size N/A Attached (indicate whether units are rental orlorsale un~ls): N/A • 21) Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents Sale Price(s) $ to $ Rent (per month) $ to $ 22) Specify number of bedrooms by urnt type: N/A 23) Indicate anticipated household sze by unit type • City of Rancho Cucamong !.^.ipal Study Page 5 of 9 Created on 3/iGt2006 1 ca.00 PNI C&D-26 24) Indicate the expected number o/school children who wrll be residing within the project. Contact the appropriate School Districts as shown in Attachment 8: a. Elementary: . b. Junior High: c. Senior High COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS 25) Descnbe type of use(s) and major function(s) of commercial, industrial orinstitutional uses: Proposed shell building to provide ability for tenants as per use in development code - no specific tenant at this time. 26) Total floor area of commemial, industnal, orinstitutional uses by type: 114,000 warehouse, with 3,500 mezzanine 27) Indicate hours of operation: To be determined 28) Number of employees Total: Maximum Shin. Time of Maximum Shift To be determined 29) Provide breakdown of anticipated(ob classifications, including wage and salary ranges, as well as an indication of the rate of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessary)' To be determined 30) Estimation o(the number o/workers to be hired that currently reside in the City: To be determined '31) For commercial and industnal uses only, indicate the source, type and amount o(air pollution emissions (Data should be verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (81 B) 572-6283): Proposed project will comply with all applicable standards. City of Rancho Cucamong Initial Study Page 6 of 9 Created on 31 i4i2GG6 1:28:GG PhA C & D- 27 • • 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 All agencies contacted have indicated their ability to provide services to the project. 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 limned 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, if known None known. 34) Will the proposed protect involve the temporary or long-term use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic • materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above? if yes, provide an inventory of alt 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. No 1 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 maybe required to be submitted before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Date: Z ~ ~ Signature' • Title: Chuck Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates City of Rancho Cucamong Initial Study Page 7 of 9 Created on 8/i4i20o8 i'28'00 PM C&D-28 ATTACHMENT A • Water Usage Average use per day Residential Single Family ApUCondo Commercial/Industrial General and Regional Commercial Neighborhood Commercial General Industrial Industrial Park Peak Usage For all uses Average use x 2 0 Sewer Flows Residential Single Family ApUCondos Commercialllnd ustrial • General Commercial Neighborhood Commercial General Industrial Heavy Industrial Source: Cucamonga County Water District Master Plan, 6/00 • 600 gal/day 400 gal/day 3,000 gal/day/ac 1,500 gal/day/ac 2,500 gal/day/ac 3,000 gal/day/ac 270 gal/day 200 gal/day 2,000 gal/day/ac 1,000 gal/day/ac 1,500 gal/day/ac 3,000 gal/day/ac City of Rancho Cucamong Initial Study Faye 8 of 9 Created on 3/ 14/2006 128 Gu FM C&D-29 ATTACHMENT B Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees. • Elementary School Districts Alta Loma 9350 Base Line Road, Suite F Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-0766 Central 10601 Church Street, Suite 112 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)989-8541 Cucamonga 8776 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-8942 Etiwanda 5959 East Avenue P.O Box 248 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909)899-2451 High School Chaffey High School • 211 West 5th Street Ontario, CA 91762 (909)988-8511 • Cdy of Rancho Cucamong Initial Study Page 9 0. 3 Created on 3/14/2005 128.OG PM C&D-30 • ~ ~ ? v ~ ~ ~ - a ~ ~ ~~ m C ~ N C) v ti o°v ~ o O. _~ T j ~ ~ ~ ~ w v x ~ C 7 N Q "gym ; ~ D o~a °° °' ~ C ^' ° T?' m O m a ~ ,..F z n O (1~ cm D= ~~ ~O D~ D= r~ T D 0 N O 0 0 0 C Z rrn^^ rrVJ V, l 1 rn Z Trn N v _~ Z 0 m ~rn c~ c~ ~~ mm n~ m~ cn m ~~ `. ~ m 0 O 0 ~ om mz X~ ~ ~ z m m r r C7 Q) '2 V m D ~"{ _`~L V m TI ;Z7 m T °' c~ _,_ \\~ .~R\ ~ ~~ .V ~ m O I • m rn D ~ BUFFALO AVENUE -._. __ _. .__ _ .._.._ ._.. _._. .~ _- _ - m~ ____ _ _-__ __ _ ~ `- ` ~ A i T t .,,\ = ~, ~ ~ I'T1 ~sn~o~~ ll ~apeayos•s ~ I i ~51Z t~s:(606) :a~ iGe~.i3ag 4o~ss~w - _ - D~ ~ ~ ~ ~srr~~}o io uos oyulu~ ~ os~~ ~o}oa~la ~uluueld }u iss u :;~e;uoo uoi;tea ~ . a ~ ~ i _anbiw+ ani~ nuA a~a+~r.+ se„~iu ~eyln '!. dnn~~ unA oy ~+MIA1' T O z • •~agwanoN;o pua aye o~ anQ :310N ~ - J ~ __; aoS ~~ sio~ m cn u,~ - x rn R z ~,~PST ~ F ~ O ~ ~ 3 ~ - ?4~FHLF ! ^ ~ --I z 0 v~~1,4~~~: ~ ~ ~ nm ~~ cn --~ 'Ilann se auliuo pa}}luagns aq ueo pue auiluo algeilene nnou aye sp~eo d aaauolsln ~p~eay aq o} aoueyo a s;a6 auotiana }ey; a~nsua o} /(eM }eaa6 luldp oygn wok ~6ui~aauolsln y6no~y} veld ay} 6ui}epdn o~ ~t~lun>yo uaoo ay} `ssaoad veld Ie~aua0 ay} y6noayl ~Id ui~aauoisin aged; ~j % ! 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Description of Project: A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 118,000 square feet on two vacant parcels of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-262-01 and 31. Related File: Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. This is a two-phase project site. The first phase encompassed the north half of the site and consists of a warehouse building of about 135,000 square feet and associated improvements that were completed during the mid-1980s. The second phase on the south half of the site proposes the construction of a second warehouse building and associated improvements. The second phase of the project site is comprised of two parcels with a combined area of about 241,360 square feet. The larger, rectangular north parcel is about 710 feet (east to west) by about 320 feet (north to south). The smaller, triangular south parcel is about 280 feet (east to west) by about 280 feet (north to south). The site is vacant and is dominated by short grasses; the perimeter of the site along the street frontages is landscaped with ground cover and numerous mature trees. Apart of the site is being used for parking for the building constructed during the first phase; this parking area will be removed. The property is bound on the east by Rochester Avenue and on the south by 6th Street. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,100 feet and 1,090 feet, respectively. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Charlie Buquet Charles Joseph Associates 10681 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 395 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 5. General Plan Designation: General Industrial 6. Zoning: General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The subject property is surrounded by industrial development in all directions that is comprised of concrete tilt-up buildings used as or for warehouse/distribution/storage, manufacturing, and, to a lesser extent, offices. There are no vacant parcels in the immediate vicinity. All surrounding properties are zoned General Industrial (G I) District, Subarea 13. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Mike Smith, Associate Planner (909) 477-2750 C&D-33 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): None. GLOSSARY -The following abbreviations are used in this report: CVW D -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 PMip-Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB -Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD -South Coast Air Quality Management District SW PPP -Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan URBEMIS7G -Urban Emissions Model 7G 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. City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 J /) Biological Resources Hazards & Waste Materials Mineral Resources Public Services Utilities & Service Systems () Agricultural Resources (/) Cultural Resources (/) Hydrology & Water Quality (/) Noise () Recreation (/) Air Quality (/) Geology & Soils () Land Use & Planning () Population & Housing () Transportation/Traffic DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: (/) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in th" case because revisions in the project have been made by, or agreed to, by the project propone A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ' (~' 1 ~1 Prepared By: Date: ~~' ~ ~ 2r Reviewed By: Date: ~~ ~ / C~ • • C&D-34 • Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 3 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s9nicam MM1 gal on Signd¢ant No Impact Incpr pratetl Impact Impact 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 site. The site is not within a view corridor according to General Plan Exhibit III-15. • b) The project site contains no scenic resources and no historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway. There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. c) The site is located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue and is characterized by industrial warehouse/office development in all directions. The visual quality of the area will not degrade as a result of this project. The design of the proposed building will match, or exceed, the City's design and technical standards and will be consistent architecturally with surrounding industrial development. 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. d) The project would increase the number of streetlights and security lighting used in the immediate vicinity. The design and placement of light fixtures will be shown on site plans which require review for consistency with City standards that requires shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare. Lighting will be selected and located to confine the area of illumination to within the project site. The impact is not considered significant. r1 L J 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? C&D-35 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 4 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fptemianv Sigrni¢ant wfn MiOgaUOn rnan Sgm4cant No Impact Inmrporatetl Irrgact Impact Comments a) The site is not designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The site is located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue and is characterized by industrial warehouse/office development in all directions. There are approximately 1,300 acres of Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewlde 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 our 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 site is located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue and is characterized by industrial warehouse/office development in all directions. The nearest agricultural use is about 0.75 mile to the north-northeast from the project site. Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 3. AIR DUALITY. 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? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant () () (/) ( ) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial () () () (/) number of people? Comments: • a) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6), continued development will contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State • standards. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions 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. C&D-36 1r1 u Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 5 Less Than Sigrn6cant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fptenllany Signtlicant wpm Millgation Than Sgmhcant No Impact Incorpomtetl Impact Impact b) During the construction phases of development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions. In addition, fugitive dust would also be generated during grading and 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. Construction is an on-going industry in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Construction workers and equipment work and operate at one development site until their tasks are complete. They then transfer to a different site where the process begins again. Therefore, the emissions associated with construction activities are not new to the Rancho Cucamonga area and would not violate an air quality standard or worsen the existing air quality in the region. Nevertheless, fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on a protect-specific basis. Therefore, 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. 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) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit Construction Plans to 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 t]uality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed pertormance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume,low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed pertormance 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. w • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. Ci;<D-37 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 6 Less Than Slgmacam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pnte°"al'Y SigmM1Cant w"" Mitigation Than SgmM1Cant No Impact Incprporated Im°act Impact Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result o1 hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the 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,o) 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,o emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. 9) '' The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, short-term construction air quality emissions would remain significant as noted in the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (Section 5.6). Based upon the Urban Emissions Model 7G (URBEMIS7G) model estimates in Table 5.6-4 of the General Plan FEIR, Nitrogen Oxide (No,), Reactive Organic Gases (ROG), and Fine Particulate Matter (PM,o) would exceed SCAQMD thresholds for significance; therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. In the long-term, development consistent with the General Plan would result in significant operational vehicle emissions based upon the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 5.6-4 of the General Plan FEIR; therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes). 11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools. 12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. • L J I~ C&D-38 u Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 7 Less Than Signd¢am Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fp~anOaly Signd¢ant wnn Mtliga~ion man Slgnlhoan, No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, the General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in operational emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. c) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.6) continued development would contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. The General Plan FEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The project proposed is consistent with the General Plan for which the FEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. • • d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The SCAOMD 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 SCAOMD, 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 SCAOMD Rule 1401. The project site is located 0.5 mile from the nearest sensitive receptor, the Empire Lakes Golf Course. Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. e) Typically, the uses proposed do 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 or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the i 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? C&D-39 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 8 Less Tnan Sgnihcant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fofanaany Signihcanf wfn Mitigation Tnan SIQOIfIC3p1 No Impact Incorppratetl Im act Impact f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat () () () (/) Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habftat conservation plan? Comments a) The site is located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue and is characterized by industrial warehouse/office development in all directions. The site has been previously disrupted during construction of infrastructure and surrounding developments, and annual discing for weed abatement. According to the General Plan Exhibit IV-3, and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR, the project site is within an area of a sensitive biological resources -the Delhi-Sands flower-loving fly (DSF). However, according to a biological study prepared by Ecological Sciences, on October 2008, the conditions on-site are not consistent with those known or expected to support extant DSF populations in the region. Therefore, development of the site will not affect any sensitive biological resources. b) The project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities. No riparian habitat exists on-site, meaning the project will not have any impacts. c) No wetland habitat is present on-site. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on these resources. d) The majority of the surrounding area has been or is being developed, thereby disrupting any wildlife corridors that may have existed. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) There are heritage trees on the project site. However, these trees are located along the street frontages and will not need to be removed for construction. Therefore, the proposed project is not in conflict with any local ordinance. f) The project site is 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. 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) The project site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2.24 (Historic Preservation). There will be no impact. • u • C&D-40 • Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 9 Less Than Signd,cant Less Issues and Su ortln Information Sources: PP g Polenoally Signnmam w,m Ma,gaoon man Signdmam No Impatl Incomoratetl Im act Imuad 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 grading, 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, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, 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 eliminate adverse 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 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, 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: C&D-41 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 10 Less Than SlBnlflcaOf Less Issues and Su ortln Information Sources: PP g Pofenvauv slonlhcartl wfn Mltlgavpn Than Signmcant Np Impact Incorporated Impact Impact • 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 make 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 the San Bernardino County Museum. d) The proposed project is in an area that has already been disturbed by development. The project site has already been disrupted by construction of infrastructure and surrounding developments, and annual discing for weed abatement. 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. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? () () () (/) iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including () () () (/) liquefaction? iv) Landslides? O O O (/) b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsail? () (/) () ( ) 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? • u • C&D-42 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 • City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 11 Less Than Si9nl~manl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Potentially Signd¢ant Wdh MiLgatlon Than $Ign111LanI No Impact Incorporatetl Im act Impact 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 site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it 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. The Red Hill Fault, passes within 3 miles northwest of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately 5.5 miles north. These faults are both capable of producing Mw 6.0-7.0 earthquakes. Also, the San Jacinto Fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7.5 earthquakes is about 10 miles northeasterly of the site, and the San Andreas Fault, capable of up to Mw 8.2 earthquakes, is about 13 miles northeasterly of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong groundshaking. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code will ensure that geologic impacts are less-than-significant. • b) The proposed project will require the excavation, stockpiling, and/or movement of on-site soils. 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; however, development of this project under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established. 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 SCAQMD and RW~CB) daily to reduce PM~o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM~o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM~o emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) 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,o emissions. c) The General Plan FEIR (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 site is not within a geotechnical hazardous area or other unstable geologic unit or soil type according to General Plan FEIR Figure 5.1-2. Soil types on-site consist of Dehli Soil association according to General Plan FEIR Exhibit 5.1-3. No adverse impacts are anticipated. C&D-43 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 12 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fpfenbauy Sgnihcant wm Mingavon man Significant No Impact Incorpomfetl Impact Impact d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located on alluvial soil deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. Soil types on-site consist of Delhi Soil association according to General Plan Exhibit V-3 and General Plan FEIR Exhibit 5.1-3. These soils are typically used for grapes, pasture plants, alfalfa, and some citrus. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) The project will connect to, and be served by, the existing local sewer system for wastewater disposal. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal is proposed. 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? Comments: • u a) The 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. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations C&D-44 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 • City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 13 Less Than Signilicant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Folenhaly SigmLCant wnn Mwgation rnan Signil¢ant No Impact IOCOIpOlaietl m aC~ Impact concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. The proposed industrial buildings are to be constructed as speculative with no definitive users at this time. However, at the time of occupancy, the Planning Department will review each Business License for each tenant to determine the potential impacts to the surrounding residential uses and elementary schools. No adverse impacts are expected. b) The proposed project does not include the use of hazardous materials 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. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials or volatile fuels will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. The proposed industrial buildings are to be constructed as speculative with no definitive users at this time. However, at the time of occupancy, the Planning Department will review each Business License for each tenant to determine the potential impacts to the surrounding residential uses and elementary schools. No adverse impacts are anticipated. c) There are no schools located within 1/4 mile of the project site. The project site is located about 1.6 mile from the nearest existing school, Coyote Canyon Elementary School. The proposed buildings are to be constructed as speculative with no definitive users at this time. • However, at the time of occupancy, the Planning Department will review each Business License for each tenant to determine the potential impacts to the surrounding residential uses and elementary schools. No impacts are anticipated. d) The proposed project is not listed as a hazardous waste or substance materials site. Recent site inspection did not reveal the presence of discarded drums or illegal dumping of hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated. e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2 miles of a public airport. The project site is located approximately 3 miles northeasterly of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 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. Because the project includes at least two points of public street access and is required to comply with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances, no adverse impacts are anticipated. h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from awind-driven fire in the Urban Wildland 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. C&D-45 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 14 Less Than Si9ni0cam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Pplanhally Significant WiN Mingauon Than Signdmant No Impacl OCOIpplaletl Imp8C1 Ifllpacl 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER DUALITY. 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 oft-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 surtace 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? I) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? () () () (/) Comments a) Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (C,VW D). The project is designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems. 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 (RWOCB), Santa Ana Region, administers these permits. • • C&D-46 • Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 15 Less Tnan S gnNCant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Pp g Pelenfially Signdmant wpm Mingaoon Tnan Signihcanf No Im act Incorporatetl Impact Impact Construction activities covered under the State's General Construction Permit include removal of vegetation, grading, excavating, or any other activity for new development or significant redevelopment. Prior to commencement of construction of a project, a discharger must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain coverage under the General Construction Permit. The General Construction Permit requires all dischargers to comply with the following during construction activities, including site clearance and grading: Develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that would specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) that would prevent construction pollutants from contacting storm water and with the intent of keeping all products of erosion from moving off-site into receiving waters. Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer systems and other waters of the nation. Perform inspections of all BMPs. • Waste discharges include discharges of storm water and construction project discharges. A construction project for new development or significant redevelopment requires an NPDES permit. Construction project proponents are required to prepare a SWPPP. To comply with the NPDES, the construction contractor of the project will be required to prepare a SWPPP during construction activities, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post-construction operational management of storm water runoff. The applicant has submitted a WQMP, prepared by Coory Engineering on June 23, 2008, that identifies BMPs to minimize the amount of pollutants, such as eroded soils, entering the drainage system after construction. Runoff from driveways, roads and other impermeable surfaces must be controlled through an on-site drainage system. BMPs include both structural and non- structural control methods. Structural controls used to manage storm water pollutant levels include detention basins, oil/grit separators, and porous pavement. Non-structural controls focus on controlling pollutants at the source, generally through implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, and various business plans that must be developed by any businesses that store and use hazardous materials. Practices, such as periodic parking lot sweeping can substantially reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain system. The following mitigation measures would be required to control additional storm water effluent: Construction Activities • 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to the Building Official for approval of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. C&D-47 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 16 Less Than Sgntlsant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: pp g 'aen"ally SigmLCan~ w"" MitigaLpn Than Significant N° Impact Incorpora~etl Impact Impact 3) 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. 4) 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. 5) The applicant shall incorporate/implement the BMPs that were identified in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Coory Engineering on June 23, 2008, to the satisfaction of the City's Building and Safety Department. Post- Construction Operational: 6) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the WQMP, prepared by Coory Engineering on June 23, 2008, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. • 7) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the • issuance of grading permits. b) According to CVWD, 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 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 require the grading of the site and excavation; however, would 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 cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project design includes landscaping of all non-hardscape areas to prevent erosion. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. The impact is not considered significant. d) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. 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. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. C&D-48 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 17 Less Than Signihcanl Less Issues and Su orfin Information Sources: PP g FotenLauv Signdlcant w,th Mlagation man Sigrnhcant No Impact InCOrpomtetl Impact Impact e) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, all runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project will not result in substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. f) Grading activities associated with the construction period could result in a temporary increase in the amount of suspended solids in surface flows during a concurrent storm event, thus resulting in surface water quality impacts. The site is for new development or significant redevelopment; therefore, is required to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to minimize water pollution. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 8) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a WOMP, including a project description and identifying BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WOMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. • 9) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. 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. 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 site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Exhibit V-5. No adverse impacts are expected. There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project site; 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 mudflow 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. C&D-49 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 18 Less Than Signil¢ant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g a«an~ally 9gniLCant wnn Mwgation Than Signilmant No Impact Incomoraletl Impact Impact 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 site is located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue and is characterized by industrial warehouse/office development in all directions. This project will be of similar design and size to this surrounding industrial warehouse/office development. The project will become a part of the larger community. No adverse impacts are anticipated. b) The project site land use designation is General Industrial. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection. As such, no 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 site is 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 site is 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. b) The site is 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. u • u C&D-50 • • Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 19 Less Than Signihcam Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: pp g Pntenuaov Significant With MitlgaUOn Than Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 11. NOISE. Would the project result rn: 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 project site is not within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Exhibit V-13 at build-out. No adverse impact expected. b) The proposed industrial buildings are to be constructed as speculative with no definitive users at this time. The City's Development Code requires that all industrial uses be conducted within an enclosed building; hence, no adverse operational impact to nearby commercial uses is expected. However, at the time of occupancy, the Planning Department will review each Business License for each tenant to determine the potential impacts to the surrounding residential uses and elementary schools. As such, no impacts are anticipated. c) The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. The proposed activities will not significantly increase traffic; hence, are not anticipated to increase the ambient noise levels within the vicinity of the project. 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. The following measures are provided to mitigate the short-term noise impacts: • 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 C&D-51 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 20 Less Than SigmUCant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fp~eni'ally Sigml¢ant With MibgaOOn Than SgmM1Can~ Np Impatl Incoryoratetl Irtgan Impact 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 site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2 miles of a public airport. Located approximately 3 miles northeasterly of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated. The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 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 is located in a predominantly developed area 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 have a limited number of employees; hence, will not create a demand for additional housing as a majority of the employees will likely be hired from within the City or surrounding communities. No impacts are antlcipated. b) The project site contains no existing housing units. No adverse impact expected. c) The project site is vacant land. No impacts are anticipated. • • u C&D-52 1r~ u Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 21 Less Tnan Sientl¢ant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g 'ota"dally Sigrni¢ant w°° Miapavon Tnan Si9mLCant No Impact Incorporatetl Impact Impact 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 O O (/) b) Police protection? () () () (/) c) Schools? O O O (/) d) Parks? () () () (/) e) Other public facilities? () () () (/) Comments • a) The site, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue would be served by Fire Station #4 (Jersey Station), located at the southwest corner of Jersey Boulevard and Milliken Avenue, approximately 0.5 mile from the project site. 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 addition of 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 site is in a developed area currently served by the Cucamonga School District and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. The project will be required to pay school fees as prescribed by State law prior to the issuance of building permits. No impacts are anticipated. d) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The nearest park/recreational facilities, Empire Lakes Golf Course is located to the west 0.5 mile from the project site. 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. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay park development fees. No impacts are anticipated. • e) The proposed project will utilize existing public facilities. The site is 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 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. Since 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. C&D-53 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 22 Less Tnan Sgni6cant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fp~anhally Sgmbcanl wiin MiOgation roan Sigmhcant No Im act Incor oratetl Impact Impact 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. The nearest park/recreational facilities, Empire Lakes Golf Course is located to the west 0.5 mile from the project site. 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. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay park development fees. No impacts are anticipated. b) See a)response above. 15. TRANSPORTATIONlfRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in () () () (/) 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? () () () (/) f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? () () () (/) g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs () () () (/) supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Comments: a) Implementation of the proposed project will generate 92 vehicle trips daily. The proposed project includes the development of a 124,500 square foot warehouse/office building. The Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Model estimates that each 1,000 square feet will generate • • • C & D- 54 • Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 23 Less Tpan $IBpI~ICanl Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Ppranaally SigmLCant wnn Mitigation rnan SigniLCant No Impact Incorporatetl Impact Impact 4.88 trips daily. As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 5.5), continued development well 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. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with street improvements existing or included in protect design. The protect will not create a substantial increase in the number of vehicle trips, traffic volume, or congestion at intersections. The project site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development Fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. No impacts are anticipated. • b) The Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Model estimates that each 1,000 square feet will generate 1.31 two-way peak hour trip daily. In November 2004, San Bernardino County voters passed the Measure I extension which requires local jurisdictions to impose appropriate fees on development for their fair share toward regional transportation improvement projects. On May 18, 2005, the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Fee Schedule updating these development impact fees. As a result, the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Agency waived the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis reporting requirement. This project will be required, as a condition of approval, to pay the adopted Transportation Development Fee prior to issuance of building permit. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with all street improvements existing. The protect will not negatively impact the level of service standards on adjacent arterials. The project will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. No impacts are anticipated. c) Located approximately 3 miles northeasterly of the Ontario Airport, the site is offset north of the flight path and will not change air traffic patterns. No impacts are anticipated. d) The project is in an area that is mostly developed. The project will be required to provide any street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site that were not installed during the first phase of the project. 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. No impacts are anticipated. e) The project will be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles. There are already three access points onto the site; the project will have a fourth following completion. No impacts are anticipated. f) The project design will have a parking capacity in excess of the standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Development. No impacts are anticipated. g) The project design includes, or the project will be conditioned to provide, features supporting transportation and vehicle trip reduction (e.g., bus bays, bicycle racks, carpool parking, etc.). • C&D-55 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 24 Leu Than SiBmhcant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g °man"ally Sigml¢ant w"" MM1ipaaon Than SignR¢an~ No I act Incorporated Impact Ingad t6. 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? 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 it 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 () () () (/) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The proposed project is served by the CVW D 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 City of Ontario, neither of which is 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 CVW D 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 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 City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. No impacts are anticipated. • C&D-56 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 25 Less Than Sgnd¢ant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: PP g Fptamially signincarn w~,n rmibga,ion Than sgnd¢ant No Impact Incorporafetl Impact Impact 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. • 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 r1 L~ a) The site is not located in an area of sensitive biological resources as identified on the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Exhibit IV-3. Additionally, the area surrounding the site is developed. Based on previous development and street improvements, it is unlikely that any endangered or rare species would inhabit the site. b) If the proposed project were approved, then the applicant would be required to develop the site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. 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, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be pedestrian-friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required. C&D-57 Initial Study for Development Review DRC2008-00185 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 26 Less Than Sgrnl¢ant Less Issues and Su ortin InformatlOn Sources: PP g Potentially Sgni4cant With MingaOOn Than SigniM1Cant No Impacl Incorporatetl Impact Impact 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. Proposed mitigation measures would further reduce emission levels. 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. Mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study will ensure impacts are at less than significant levels. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply): (/) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (/) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) (/) Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR (Certified September 19, 1981) (/) Habitat Study for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Ecological Sciences, October 2008) (/) Water Quality Management Plan (Coory Engineering, June 23, 2008) • • C&D-58 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2008-00185 Page 27 • APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur. ~' - ) /~ ~y Applicant's Signature: / ~ L /~ Date: !/ !/~~ ~~L/ Print Name and Title: L ~'llrl'~~C~ 1_-hf,/i;~t-cn~l /" ~~~~'~~`""~ • • C&D-59 C&D-60 -v • E C O LO G I CA L SCI E N C E S.wc October 2, 2008 Mr. Breni Dedeaux Realty Advisory Group 545 S. Figueroa Street, Ste. 1209 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Subject: Results of a Habitat Suitability Evaluation, RC Business Center (Phase 2), City of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California Dear Mr. Dedeaux: This letter report presents findings of a reconnaissance-level survey conducted to generally evaluate the suitability of a ±6,200 square foot site to support the federally-listed endangered Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiom~das terminatus abdominalis-herein DSF). The survey effort was conducted under authority of federal permit number TE-808242-4 issued to Scott Cameron. Introduction The subject site is located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga (Plate 1). Specifically, the project site is located west of Rochester Avenue, north of 6`h Street, and east of Buffalo Avenue. The site occurs on the "Guasti" USGS 7.5-minute topographic map (Plate 2). Plate 3 provides an aerial view of the study area. Projects proposed in the area that contain potentially suitable habitat to support sensitive biological • resources such as the DSF must demonstrate to reviewing agencies that potential project-related impacts to sensitive biological resources are avoided or minimized. In order to meet the environmental documentation and review requirements, potentially occurring sensitive biological resources must be addressed to demonstrate the applicant's conformance to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the federal Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. As such, this report is intended to provide biological information to the applicant in support of the environmental review process. As a federally listed endangered species, the DSF is protected under the Act As such, federal law prohibits "take" of listed species. The term "take" means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture or collect, or attempt to engage in any such conduct. In some cases, habitat modification can constitute prohibitive "take". A section 10(a) permit is required for projects where a determination of "take" is likely to occur during a proposed non-federal activity. If the project were to require a federal permit (e.g., USACOE 404 permit), the federal agency issuing the permit would consult with the Service to determine how the action may affect the DSF under Section 7 of the Act. The Service routinely reviews environmental documentation for proposed development projects in the area, and as such, would recommend that any impacts to sensitive biological resources be adequately addressed and mitigated pursuant to the Act and CEQA. Due to the inherent limitations of unseasonal or habitat-based data, definitive conclusions regarding the actual presence or absence of DSF cannot be made in this evaluation. Accordingly, this report is intended to provide the applicant with general information relative to the potential occurrence of DSF based solely on the nature of habitat present. Selected Species Overview The Service listed the DSF as an endangered species on September 23, 1993. 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". . - - -: zooz o.CO.... ~-o r~n.,o.,.o. ..~ o.o ~..av ar,. or a...r~.,r ~..,.... ~_ • ., , r,_ ~~ Ociober 2008 pate 2 Site Vicinity RC Business Center (Phase II) Site C & D- 63 October 2008 RC Business Center (Phase II) Site C & D- 64 ~-~ " m plate 3 r -) • .,CIENGES ECOLOGICAL Aerial of Study Area Bernardino and northwestern Riverside counties. However, recent survey data (1997-03) indicates that DSF occur in low numbers in Ontario, and also in sub-optimal habitat conditions. The DSF is restricted to • the Colton Dunes, which covers approximately 40 square miles. More than 95 percent of the formerly known habitat has been converted to human uses or severely affected by human activities, rendering it apparently unsuitable for occupation by the species (Smith 1993, USFWS 1997 in Kingsley 1996) General Habitat Characteristics Areas containing sandy substrates with a sparse cover of perennial shrubs and other vegetation constitute the primary habitat requirements for Rhaphiomtdas flies (USFWS 1997). Potential habitat for the DSF is typically defined as areas comprised of sandy soil (Delhi series) in open areas commonly dominated by three indicator plant species: California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), California croton (Croton californica), and telegraph weed (Heterotheca grandiflora). Annual bur-sage (Ambrosia acanthicarpa), Rancher's fireweed (Amsinckia menziesil), autumn vinegar weed (Lessingia glandulifera), sapphire eriastrum (Eriastrum sapphinnum), primrose (Oenothera sp.), and Thurber's buckwheat (Eriogonum thurben) are also commonly present at occupied DSF sites. In addition, insect indicator species such as Apiocera and Nemomydas are also typically associated with occupied DSF habitat. It is also important to note that the presence or absence of indicator species does not determine presence/absence of DSF. Rather, these indicator species exhibit a strong correlation to habitats occupied by DSF. A gradient of habitat suitability exists for DSF, composed of varying degrees of both natural and artificial conditions. DSF Recovery Units /Proposed Core Reserves Subregional areas encompassing smaller areas known to be inhabited by the DSF or encompassing areas that contain restorable habitat for the DSF have been grouped into three Recovery Units (RUs) by the Service based on geographic proximity, similarity of habitat, and potential genetic exchange (USFWS 1997). The subject site is located within an area designated as the Ontario RU. The Ontario RU historically contained the largest block of the Colton Dunes, however, most lands in this RU have been converted to agriculture, or developed for commercial and residential projects (USFWS 1997). The Ontario RU contains several areas that currently support DSF, and additional areas have been proposed for restoration in the DSF Recovery Plan. DSF will continue to exist in the Ontario RU only with land •' conservation, a cessation of current habitat-degrading land management practices and recreational uses, and/or a restoration or natural reversion of ecologically damaged lands back to an ecological community typical of Delhi sands formations. Additional data will be needed on reproduction and mortality rates, dispersal, and habitat variables before further refinement of RU boundaries, development of alternative RU preserve designs, and analyses of population can be made (USFWS 1997). Until such data is obtained, the highest priority will be to protect existing populations of the DSF (USFWS 1997). To achieve downlisting, areas containing occupied and/or restorable habitat and dispersal corridors need to be evaluated relative to the extent of distribution patterns necessary to support secure populations. Sites to be protected should be selected based on habitat needs of adults and larvae, and willingness of landowners to participate in recovery efforts (USFWS 1997). Several "Care Reserve Areas' have been initially identified by the Service, but to our knowledge, the actual extent of the proposed reserve areas have not been finalized. Occupied and/or potentially restorable habitat in the RUs includes only those areas that, at a minimum, contain Delhi Series soils. Further, RUs do not include residential and commercial development, or areas that have been otherwise permanently altered by human actions (USFWS 1997). Development in the region has been cumulatively reducing the amount of open areas. Such conversions have been and will continue to lead to the permanent loss of the amount of land available for DSF. When viewed individually, it may be possible for each project to mitigate potential project-specific impacts through the implementation of habitat replacement programs and the requirements of the regulatory processes to which each project may be subject (e.g., CEQA). Cumulative impacts are expected to be addressed through participation and implementation of the Valley Wide Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (as initially outlined in the 1995 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Service, other resource agencies, and local jurisdictions). Additionally, regional and/or subregional DSF • ~~ DSF Habitat Suitability Evaluahon October 2, 2008 Pagc 5 C&D-65 habitat conservation plans currently proposed for the area would also be expected to address this issue. We understand that the City is currently negotiating with the Service to develop a mutually acceptable process for implementing portions of the DSF Recovery Plan developed by the Service. We further • understand that it is the intent of the City to continue to accommodate essential DSF habitat in their long- range development plans. Focused DSF Survey Guidelines The Service prepared Presence/Absence Survey Guidelines for the DSF in December 1996 (USFWS 1996), with revisions in April 2004. In general, the guidelines maintain that in order to more fully determine the presence or absence of DSF such that the results are acceptable to the Service, a survey following these guidelines must be conducted. The guidelines require that surveys be conducted in all areas containing Delhi sands twice weekly (two days per week) during the single annual flight period from July 1 to September 20. However, at the discretion of the Service, survey guidelines may be modified depending upon individual site circumstances (e.g., highly degraded sites that don't support constituent elements of potential DSF habitat or early seasonal emergence periods). During the environmental review process, recommendations to perform focused DSF surveys are evaluated by reviewing agencies on a site-by-site basis. Methodology Literature Search Documentation pertinent to the biological resources in the vicinity of the site was reviewed and analyzed. Information reviewed included: (1) the Federal Register listing package for the federally listed endangered DSF; (2) literature pertaining to habitat requirements of DSF; (3) the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB 2007) information regarding sensitive species potentially occurring on the project site in a computer report format for the "Guasti" USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map, and (4) review of available reports from the general vicinity of the project site. 2008 Habitat-Suitability Evaluation • Ecological Sciences, Inc. biologists conducted areconnaissance-level field survey on the subject site to evaluate potential habitat for DSF on October 1, 2008. Ecological Sciences biologists have observed numerous DSF in the field since 1995, and have extensive experience conducting both focused surveys and habitat evaluations for this sensitive taxon. Ecological Sciences is well versed with the biotic characteristics of a range of habitats occupied by DSF, as well as other sensitive wildlife species potentially occurring in the area. The site was examined on foot by walking a series of meandering transects across the subject property. As mentioned, the primary objective of the one-day field visit was to generally evaluate the site's potential to support DSF. Dominant plant species and other habitat characteristics present at the site were identified to assess the overall habitat value. Weather conditions at the time of the field survey were clear, winds of 1-2 mph, with an ambient air temperature of 97 °F. Exisfing Site Condifions The study area is characterized as highly disturbed vacant land consisting of disturbed ruderal (weedy) habitat and landscaping (groundcover and trees). Vegetative cover was estimated at 90% percent. The ruderal area appears to have been historically mass graded. PVC pipe irrigation bisects the site. Elevation at the site is approximately 1,090 feet above mean sea level (msl). The subject study area is located in a commercial area of the City. Existing commercial development occurs west and south of the site. Vacant land is present to the north and east, followed by development. Plate 4 illustrates existing site conditions at the time of the survey effort c~ ~ ~ DSF Habitat Swtabdity Evaluation October 2, 2008 Pagc 6 C&D-66 View to south View to north a ^ ~:~ ` ~ > 5 ~ ° F ' +ii~Si.. .'EFT ECGIOGICAt S C I E N C E S ~~ OctoGer 2008 plate 4 Site Photographs RC Business Center (Phase II) Site C&D-67 Vegetation Ruderal introduced plant species recorded on site include foxtail chess (Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens), • Russian 'thistle (Salsola tragus), goldenbush (Verbesina enceliodes), mustard (Brassica sp ), horehound (Marubium vulgate), and cultivated grape (Vitus vinifera). Landscaping species include pine trees (Pious sp.) and various types of groundcover. Native species present included western ragweed (Ambrosia psilostachya) and telegraph weed. The latter species is often associated with potential DSF habitat, although the presence of telegraph weed does not indicate the presence of DSF. Wildlife Bird species observed during the survey effort included red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), and house finch (Carpodacus mexicanus). Soil Conservation Map Review/ Soi/s Analysis A review of soil maps prepared for the area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (1980) indicate that the subject site is located within an area mapped as Delhi fine sand (Db). Soils were generally compact. Long-standing exposure to anthropogenic disturbances (e g., weed abatement activities, mass grading, landscaping) may have altered soil characteristics/microhabitat conditions on the site in ways currently unsuitable to support DSF. Discussion DSF have relatively narrow habitat requirements that are determined by appropriate plant species and open sand as defining characteristics (Kingsley 1996). The presence of Delhi soils appears to be the most determinative factor of whether an area can provide suitable DSF habitat. Delhi sands constitute the primary component of a complex ecosystem. A variety of microhabitat characteristics generally constitute potential DSF habitat (e.g , Delhi soils, vegetation composition, soil chemistry, topography, percent vegetative cover, frequency of non-native plant species, exposure to disturbances, etc.). However, it is • widely acknowledged that a gradient of habitat suitability exists for DSF, composed of varying degrees of natural and artificial conditions. Comprehensive DSF population data is generally lacking and key factors regulating DSF populations have not been fully identified. As such, whether this taxon would persist over a long-term basis in less than ideal conditions is currently unknown. While the aforementioned microhabitat conditions are considered optimal/essential to support DSF, DSF sometimes occur in areas not typically considered suitable for this taxon. Although individual DSF have been recorded from sites supporting mostly ruderal, non-native vegetation, most known DSF-occupied sites contain areas, or are adjacent to areas, of relatively undisturbed exposed patches of friable, sandy soils in association with native plant species. History of DSF colony sites indicates that previously disturbed (by grading, agriculture, etc.) Delhi sands formations may revert over a few years (through erosion, aeolian processes, fossorial animal activity, and natural vegetative succession) back to conditions capable of supporting DSF populations. However, these natural processes are dependent upon a cessation of disturbance-related land uses, which prevent the natural reestablishment of a more characteristic Delhi sand community (associated with potential DSF habitat). The site is not located adjacent to an area known to support an extant population of DSF. In addition, there is no apparent connectivity to the subject site from the nearest known extant DSF population (generally ±4.0 miles to the south) due to existing development that has long since fragmented potential DSF habitat in the area although variables such as the length, width, and structural characteristics of dispersal corridors have not been fully identified. While this species likely has the capability of dispersing over relatively large distances of seemingly unsuitable habitats under certain circumstances, it would be reasonable to assume based on the highly fragmented nature of habitats in the site vicinity and our current knowledge of the species that the likelihood of DSF dispersing to the study area from any known occupied sites would be considered low. Moreover, the subject site would not likely be DSF Habitat Surtabdrty Evaluation October 2, 2008 Page 8 \_ I C&D-68 u • • considered an essential or viable property for preservation or restoration due to its small size, geographic location, surrounding commercial land uses, and overall absence of suitable habitat on or adjacent to the site. Conclusion Based on results of the October 2008 habitat suitability evaluation, existing conditions at the subject site are not consistent with those known or expected to support extant DSF populations in the region. No areas of the site contain exposed natural or semi-natural open areas with unconsolidated wind-worked granitic soils or dunes. Although a potential indicator plant species was recorded, the context in which this species occurs does not constitute a substantive native Delhi soils plant community more commonly associated with potential DSF habitat. Soil conditions on the subject site are also not consistent with those most often correlated with potential DSF habitat (e.g., partially compacted soils with some gravel assimilated). The underlying soil environment appears to be the most definitive factor of whether an area could potentially support DSF. The presence of dense vegetation and exposure to recurring substrate disturbances (e.g., weed abatement activities, historic mass grading, irrigated landscaping) have substantial negative effects on potential DSF habitat and may also prevent potentially suitable DSF microhabitat soil conditions from developing on the site. Absent preventing recurring anthropogenic site disturbances and restoration of ecologically damaged habitat back to a more characteristic Delhi sand community, the establishment of potential DSF habitat on the subject site would likely be precluded. In view of existing disturbed site conditions and analyses of correlative habitat information from a wide range (e.g., relatively disturbed to more natural habitats) of occupied DSF habitats in the region, the site does not likely contain habitat suitable to support or sustain a viable DSF population. Accordingly, the occurrence potential for DSF on the subject site would generally be considered low. I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the information required for this biological survey, and that the facts, herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sincerely, Ecological Sciences, Inc. C~ Scott D. Cameron Principal Biologist attached exhibits present the data and statements, and information presented DSF Habitat Suitabdrty Evaluation October 2, 2008 Page 9 C&D-69 References California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) 2007. Computer Reports for the "Guasti" USGS 7.5- • minute quadrangle map. Kingsley, Kenneth J. 1996. Behavior of the Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly (Diptera: Mydidae), a Little Known Endangered Species. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 89(6): 883-891. Soil Conservation Service. 1980. Soil Survey of San Bernardino County, Southwestern Part, California. U.S. Department of Agriculture. U S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Determination of Endangered Status for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly. U.S. Department of Interior. Federal Register, 58 (183): 49881-49887. U S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1996. Interim General Survey Guidelines for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly. December 30. U S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2004. General Survey Guidelines for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly. April 30. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1997. Delhi sands Flower-loving Fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) Recovery Plan. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, OR. 51 pp. • • DSF Habitat Swtabdrty Evaluation October 2, 2008 Page 10 C & D- 70 n U City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185 This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration) forthe above-listed project. This program has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code). Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements: 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. 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 betaken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address: City of Rancho Cucamonga -Lead Agency Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 C & D- 71 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES 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 after written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the • authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented. 8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga 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. 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. 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UL- fA N c 0 .~ .; d Q N Y U d L U O a Y O • W • C&D-80 • 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.: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185 Public Review Period Closes: November 12, 2008 Project Name: Project Applicant: Charles Joseph Associates Project Location (also see attached map): Located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-262-01 and 31. Project Description: A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 118,000 square feet on two vacant parcels of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13. 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. • November 12, 2008 Date of Determination Adopted By C&D-81 RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 • A RESOLUTION OFTHE PLANNING COMMISSION OFTHE CITYOF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185, A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING OF ABOUT 125,000 SQUARE FEET ON TWO VACANT PARCELS OF ABOUT 252,000 SQUARE FEET (5.8 ACRES) IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) DISTRICT, SUBAREA 13, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND ROCHESTER AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0229-262-01 AND -31. A. Recitals. 1. Charles Joseph and Associates, on behalf of Dedeaux Properties, LLC, filed an application for the issuance of Development Review DRC2008-00185, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 12th day of November 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of • the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to .this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on November 12, 2008, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to two (2) parcels of land located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue -APN: 0229-262-01 and -31. These parcels have an overall combined area of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres); and b. These parcels are undeveloped with the exception of an overflow parking lot that is used for the building described below and a driveway at 6th Street; c. The application is the second phase of a two-phase project. The first phase was the construction of a warehouse/distribution building of about 135,000 square feet and associated improvements in the mid-1980s on a parcel located immediately to the north of the project site - APN: 0229-262-29; and d. From north to south, these three (3) parcels have respective lot areas of 274,374 square feet (6.26 acres), 210,656 square feet (4.83 acres), and 41,528 square feet (0.95 acres); and e. The combined street frontage of the parcel along 6th Street is about 880 feet, and their combined street frontage along Rochester Avenue is about 740 feet; C&D-82 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 2 f. The proposed building and associated improvements will be located on these two parcels. The existing previously described parking lot and driveway at 6th Street will be removed; g. To the north, west, and south are large warehouse distribution buildings that have floor areas ranging between about 150,000 - 400,000 square feet. To the east, is an office complex consisting of six ((i) smaller office buildings; and h. The applicant proposes to construct a warehouse building of 124,500 square feet that includes two office areas with a combined floor area of 12,450 square feet (10 percent of the building's overall floor area); and i. The application contemplates warehouse tenants. As defined in Development Code Section 17.30.030, "light" and "medium" warehouse uses are permitted in this development district. Other potential uses that are permitted, subject to the availabilityof parking on-site, include "custom," "light",and "medium" manufacturing; and j. The applicant is required to provide 98 parking stalls. They have provided 109 parking stalls; and 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed development is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the • Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed project is to construct an industrial building and is consistent with development in the vicinity. b. The proposed development, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The surrounding properties are zoned industrial and the surrounding uses are industrial-oriented. c. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. The proposed development meets all standards outlined in the Development Code and the design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds thatthere is no substantial evidence thatthe 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. C&D-83 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 3 b. The Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission furtherfinds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independentjudgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration. c. The Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director 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. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in • the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Department 1) Approval is for the construction of one warehouse/distribution building with a floor area of 124,500 square feet in the General Industrial District, Subarea 13, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-262-01 and -31. Approval also includes Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00268. 2) Proposed land uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit as identified in Table 17.30.030 of the Development Code, shall require a separate review and approval by the Planning Director priorto submittal of documents for plan check and occupancy. 3) Shared access, parking, and maintenance shall be incorporated in the project Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). 4) Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of the building. All downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the building walls. 5) All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public shall be decorative masonry. Decorative means slump stone, split-face, or stucco. • 6) Decorative paving shall be provided at each vehicle entrance to the site, behind the public right-of-way. These decoratively paved areas shall extend C&D-84 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 4 from the front property line to the 45-foot setback line and have a width equal to that of the driveway. 7) All ground-mounted equipment, including utility boxes, transformers, and back-flow devices, shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-center. All ground-mounted equipment shall be painted dark green except as directed otherwise by the Fire Department. 8) Landscaping shall be installed prior to release for occupancy. 9) The applicant shall submit a final draft (incorporating any applicable technical corrections to the text, format, etc.) of the Uniform Sign Program forthe City's records prior to issuance of building permits. All signs shall require review and approval of a separate Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to installation. Enqineering Department 1) The frontage of 6th Street shall be improved in accordance with City "Divided Arterial" Standards. Frontage improvements shall be installed as follows: a) Remove the existing 6th Street drive approach and install the new drive • approach near the westerly end of the project boundary per City Driveway Policy and City Standards. Install sidewalk crossing the drive approach at the zero curb face. b) Provide additional traffic striping, signage and related signs, and legends as required to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer including R-26(s) "NO STOPPING" signs. c) Install sidewalk from the southwesterly project corner limit to join the existing sidewalk to the east. d) Install curbside drain outlets per City Standards, as required. e) Protect or provide/replace curb and gutter, 9500 Lumen HPSV streetlights, street trees, and additional traffic striping and signage, as required. f) No median island opening will be allowed in the 6th Street median. 2) Rochester Avenue frontage shall be improved in accordance with Cily "Major Arterial" Standards. Frontage improvements shall be installed as follows: a) Provide new street pavement section to centerline of street. b) Provide joint-use driveway approach/drive aisle in accordance with "City • Driveway Policy". c) Install curbside drain outlets per City Standards, as required. C&D-85 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 5 d) Protect existing or provide/replace; 9500 lumen HPSV streetlights, street trees, R-26's "NO-STOPPING" signs and additional traffic striping and signage, as required. 3) Buffalo Avenue improvements shall be in accordance with City "Industrial" Standards as follows: a) Protect orprovide/replace damaged curb and gutter, 95001umen HPSV streetlights, R-26's "NO-STOPPING" signs and,additional traffic striping and signage, as required. b) Protect orprovide/replace damaged private landscaping and irrigation on the adjacent west property fronting eastside of Buffalo Avenue. c) Install curbside drain outlets per City Standards, as required. Building and Safety Department (Grading) A Water Quality Management Plan (WOMP) must be completed, approved, notarized, and recorded prior to issuance of a grading permit. Environmental Mitigation • Air Quality 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) Prior to the issuance df any grading permits, 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 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. C&D-86 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 Page 6 • 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. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with 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 the 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. u 6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAOMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RW QCB]) daily to • reduce Fine Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in accordance with SCAQNID 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~p emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. 10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes). 11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools. 12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink • schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. C&D-87 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. OS-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 7 Cultural Resources 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. W ith 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 opportunityforthe Cityto 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 eliminate adverse 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. 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, 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 make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notifythe 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). C&D-88 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 8 • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy to the report to the San Bernardino County Museum. Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAOMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM~o emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) shall be applied to all inactve construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM~o emissions. Hydrology and Water Quality • 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to Building Official for approval of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SW PPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in grading plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) 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. 4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed priorto storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. • 5) The applicant shall incorporate/implement the BMPs that were identified in the Water Quality Management Plan (WOMP) prepared by Coory Engineering on June 23, 2008, to the satisfaction of the City's Building and Safety Department. C&D-89 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 9 Post-Construction Operational 6) The developer shall incorporate/implement the BMPs that identified in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Coory Engineering on June 23, 2008, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 7) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use offertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. 8) Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 9) Prior to issuance of Grading or Paving Permits, the applicant shall obtain a • Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. Noise 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 atthe 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 maybe 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. 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 C&D-90 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. OS-66 DRC2008-00185 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES November 12, 2008 • Page 10 traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: ATTEST: Richard B. Fletcher. Chairman James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary I, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of November 2008, by the following vote-to-wit: • AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: u C & D- 91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: DRC2008-00185 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICANT: CHARLES JOSEPH AND ASSOCIATES (ON BEHALF OF DEDEAUX PROPERTIES, LLC) LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND ROCHESTER AVENUE - APN: 0229-262-01 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Completion Date General Requirements 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its _/_/_ agents, officers, or employees, because of the Issuance of such approval, or In the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, Its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees maybe required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission. Resolution of Approval No. 08-66, Standard _/_/ Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The /_/_ project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 1,926.75 X B. Time Limits 1. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved _/_/_ use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. 1-OS 1 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res € Stf rep\DRC2008-00?85S?dCond ??-?2.doc C&D-92 Project No DRC2008-00185 Comolet~on Date C. Site Development • 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_ site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations, 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions _/_/_ of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and _/_/_ State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _/_/_ submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for _/_/_ consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to tinal map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all _/_/_ other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved _/_/_ by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so • as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. 8. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be _/_/_ located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, _/_/_ including proper illumination. D. Shopping Centers 1. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. _/_/_ 2. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and _/_/_ debris remain for more than 24 hours. 3. Signs shall be conveniently posted for "no overnight parking" and for "employee parking only." _/_/_ E. Building Design 1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted egwpment and/or _/_/_ projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Details shall be included in building plans. • 2 I'\PLANNING\FIN.4L\PLNGCCMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\DRC2008-00185StdCond t!-12 dx C&D-93 Project No. DRC2008-00185 Completion Date 2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. W hen a side of any parking space abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet wide. 2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb). 3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 4. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of stalls for use by the handicapped. 5. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet. G. Trip Reduction 1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater. After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage • spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher whole number. 2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet. 3. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other non-residential development. 4. For industrial projects with ai least 40 car parking spaces, bicyclist-changing facilities shall be provided to encourage bicycle commuting per the City of Rancho Cucamonga Bicycle Transportation Plan adopted by City Council Resolution No. 02-237. Accessible restrooms with storage lockers for clothing and equipment shall be sufficient. H. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's • recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. 3 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\DRC2008-OOt85StdCond 11-12.doc / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / C&D-94 Protect No. DRC2008-00185 Completion Date 3. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within /_/_ commercial and oftice projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger. • 4. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking _/_/_ stalls. 5. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one _/_/_ tree per 30 linear feet of building. 6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in _/_/_ the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Department. 7. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the _/_/_ perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 8. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and _/_/_ approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics of the selected tree species. 9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of _/_/_ Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. 'Prior to Issuance of Building Permits, the project landscape architect shall certify on he submitted plans that the Xeriscape requirements have been met. I. Signs 1. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for Planning Director review and _/_/_ approval prior to issuance of building permits. • J. Environmental 1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of _/_/_ implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the Planning Director in the amount of $ 557 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forteit. K. Other Agencies 1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location _/_/_ of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. • 4 I.\PLANNING\FINP.L\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\DRC2008-00185StdCond 11-12 doc C&D-95 Project No. DRC2008-00185 APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2710, ~R COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: OTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) L. General Requirements Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; c. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, Including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2008-00185) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal. • 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverageto the City prior to permit issuance. 4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. 5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Department. M. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number (i.e., DRC2008-00185). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in eftect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project or major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tracUparcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. • 5 I~\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 P.es & Stf rep\DRC2008-001855tdCond 11-12.doc Completion Date / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / C&D-96 Project No. DRC2008-00185 Completion Date 5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Departments public counter). N. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. 3. Provide draft stops In attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC Section t 505. 4. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. 5. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. O. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: P. Dedication and Vehicular Access Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards, Northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and 6th Street. Q. Street Improvements Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 88-557, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of approval of development. / / • / / -~-~- / / / / / / -~-~- -/-/_ • / / ~-/. • 6 L\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCGMM\2008 Res & Stt rep\DRC2008-00185StdContl 11-12.doc C&D-97 Protect No. DRC2008-00185 • 2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Street Name Curb & Gutter A.C. Pvmt Side- walk Drive Appr. Street Lights Street Trees Comm Trail Median Island Bike Trail Other Rochester Avenue X X X 6th Street X X X X Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. 3. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. • d.. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along motor or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer . Notes: t) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. 2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan check. • 7 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM~2008 Res & Sd rep\DRC2008-00185StdCpnd 11-12 doc Completion Date -~-~- / / / / / / / / -/-/ / / / / / / C&D-98 Project No. DRC2008-00185 Completion Date 4. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street - improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer. Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Oty. Rochester Avenue Foreground Geijera parvilflora Australian Willow 5' 20' O.C 15 Gal Fill In ' Formal Background Brachychiton populneus Bottle Tree 8' 25' O.C. 15 Gal Informal. 6th Street Magnolia grandiflora NCN 8' 30' O.C. 15 Gal Fill In 'Majestic Beauty' Ii planting areas are Magnolia GrandiTlora NCN 3' 20' O.C. 15 Gal less than 8' 'Saint Mary' Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Department. 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. R 5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. Public Maintenance Areas A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. 2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective Beautification Master Plan for 6th Street. S. Utilities Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. 2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary 3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamdnga Valley W ater District (CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential 8 L\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\DRC2008-00785StdCond 11-12.doc C&D-99 -~-~- u -/-/- • -~-~- / / / / / / • Project No. DRC2008-00185 projects. • 4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies Involved. Approval of the final parcel map wlll be subject to any requirements that may be received from them. T. General Requirements and Approvals 1. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of building permits. 2. An easement for a joirit use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first, for: Joint use driveway access to Rochester Avenue. 3. Anon-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance If no map is involved. 4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • Security Lighting All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photd sensored cell. V 2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire development. 3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. Security Hardware All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. W 2. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal gates, or alarmed. Building Numbering Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. r1 LJ 2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. 9 I'\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\DRC2008-W195StdCond 1 t-12.tloc Completion Date / / -~-~- / / / / / / / / -~-~- / / -~-~- / / C & D- 100 Project No. DRC2008-00185 Completion Date X. Alarm Systems 1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and _/_/_• employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in turn save dollars and lives. 2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number: (909) 941-1488. _/_/_ APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: - SEE ATTACHED • • 10 I'\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res & Stf rep\DRC2008-00785StdCond 11-12.doc C & D- 101 '~`~~ Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District ~ ..moo., • , "t t ~ ~ ; ``~, "° .-~' , ` Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS July 21, 2008 Dedeaux Properties 117,500 square foot Warehouse Building NWC 6th & Rochester DRC2008-00185 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division & Fire Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the article. Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the corresponding standard. FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply 1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location of fire hydrants: a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects is 300-feet. • No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100-feet. b. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are: 1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public roadways. 2. At intersections. 3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible. 4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District. 5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building. c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided. d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof. FSC-2 Fire Flow • 1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 4000 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved C & D-102 automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. • 3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow. 4. Fire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until public fire protection water plans are approved. 5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the proposed project site. FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans. FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in buildings as required by the2007 California Fire Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD46 and/or any other applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler ~ system to ., be installed. FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring • 1. The 2007 California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard, Ordinance FD46 and/or the 2007 California Fire Code require most fire sprinkler systems to be monitoring by Central Station sprinkler monitoring system. A manual and or automatic fire alarm system fire may also be required based on the use and occupancy of the building. Plan check approval and a building permit are required prior to the installation of a fire alarm or a sprinkler monitoring system. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard. FSC-6 Fire District Site Access Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access Roadways Standard. 1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1St story exterior wall shall be located within 150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed obstructions. 2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are: a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet. b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24-feet. • c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 50-feet. 2 C & D- 103 d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet. •- e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches. f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on each side. g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent. h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW). j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14- feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus. 3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided as follows: a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards. b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways. When railways are installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required openings. • 4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings. 5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard. The following design requirements apply: a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS. b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward. c. Gates may be motorized or manual. d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet. e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety Office for $20.00. f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second. g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device and afail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking Mechanism • in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction. 3 C&D-104 h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location. ~. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex. • j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry configurations. 7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval. 8. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review. 6. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road. a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder. b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall''be provided'in buildings with 'construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access. " c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size • and configuration. d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be identified in accordance to the roof access standard. e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a permanently mounted access ladder is required. f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings. g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard Appendix A. h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan check. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s). FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or'building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions that may be hazardous to life or property. • 4 C & D- 105 • Aerosol Products • Application of Flammable Finishes • • Automobile Wrecking Yards • Battery~Systems • Candles and open flames in public assemblies • Cellulose Nitrate • Compressed Gases • Cryogenics • Dry Cleaning Plants • Dust-Producing Processes and Operations • Explosive or Blasting Agents • Flammable and Combustible Liquids • Fruit Ripening Plants • Hazardous Materials Structures • High-Pile Combustible Storage (HPS) • Liquefied Petroleum Gases' Magnesium Working Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Operation Open Burning Organic Coating Ovens Powder Coating Public Assembly Pyrotechnical Special Effects Radioactive Materials Refrigeration Systems Repair Garages Rubbish Handling Operations Spraying or Dipping Operations Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Tire Storage Welding and Cutting Operations. • LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Wood Products/LumberYards FSC-11 Hazardous Materials -Submittal to the County of San Bernardino The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety will not be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be required if regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new facility. 2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a Plan, is also required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has complied with the provisions. 'The tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within five (5) working days, if requested by the owner. FSC-12 Hazardous Materials -Submittal to Fire Construction Services Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the • 2007California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46 and other implemented and/or adopted standards. 5 C & D-106 FSC-13 Alternate Method Application Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate method, • when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee. FCS-14 Map Recordation RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are required on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being subdivided. The reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners and the Fire District. The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The Fire Construction Services shall approve the agreement, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. Reciprocal access agreement -Please provide a permanent access agreement between the owners granting irrevocable and anon-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire Department approval. The agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District. Reciprocal water covenant -Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency situations and,the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District. Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions • PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS -Please complete the following prior to the issuance of any building permits: 1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards. The Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections. All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped. 2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before • lumber is dropped. 6 C & D- 107 3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at • least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road. 4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction Services. ' Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be recorded with the County of San Bernardino. PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures". PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures". PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION -Please complete the following: Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location. • 2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on- site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code. 3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. 4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power). 5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment is placed in service. 6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. 7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards by Fire Construction • Services. C & D- 108 8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire • Construction Services. The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways. 9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi- family buildings shall post the address in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD addressing Standard. 10. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire Construction Services. 11. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services Inspector. 12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8'/z" x 11" or 11" x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard shall be revised by the applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector. • • 8 C&D-109 • µ-~ -"4 S P T H E C I T Y O F ,~ . « RANCHO C U C A M O N G A Staff Report DATE: November 12, 2008 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner SUBJECT: REQUEST TO INITIATE A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN DRC2008-00761 - LEWIS OPERTATING CORP. - A request to reduce the front-to-front and side-to-side building separation requirements within the Medium-High Residential Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan. Related Files: Development Review DRC2008-00306 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18710. • BACKGROUND: Lewis Operating Corporation has submitted an application to develop a 241-unit rental condominium project (Development Review DRC2008-00306). The project is the final phase of the Homecoming condominium development located on the north side of Church Street and east of Milliken Avenue. The submittal also includes a two lot condominium map (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18710). The applicant proposes developing the southern half of Lot 1, which is adjacent to Church Street, with a multi-family product that is identical in layout to that used on the earlier phases of the Homecoming project. The northern half of Lot 1, which is adjacent to Milliken Park, is proposed to be developed with smaller single-unit and duplex townhouse-style buildings. The issue that the applicant is facing is that the townhouse-style units do not meet the City's building separation requirements. ANALYSIS: Multi-family developments located within the Medium-High Residential District of the Terra Vista Community Plan area are required to use the building-to building setback requirements found in the Development Code (Table 17.08.040-E). The front-to-front setback requirement for two-story structures is 30 feet and the side-to-side setback is 15 feet. The applicant proposes building the townhouse-style units with a 16-foot front-to-front building separation and an 8-foot side-to-side building separation. The applicant feels that the requested reduction in the City's building separation requirements is justified because the proposed townhouse-style units will provide the residents with a living arrangement that at most shares one wall, which will reduce noise issues between adjoining units and will allow more daylight into each unit through the placement of windows on the side elevations. Additionally, the decreased building separations will allow the townhouse-style units to meet the density requirements of the Medium-High District (14 to 24 units per acre). The applicant requests to add the following underlined text to the existing building separation • criteria outlined in the Terra Vista Community Plan for Medium-High Residential development: ITEM E PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2008-00761 - LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION November 12, 2008 Page 2 Chapter V, Community Development Standards, Medium-High Density Residential Site Development Standards, page V-15: (h) Building separations: The standards from the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code shall apply except for the following exception two story duplex and detached side-to-side building separation of 8 feet. Staff and the applicant visited amulti-family development in the City of Irvine that was developed with a similar product and comparable building separations. This visit left staff feeling that the proposed building separations afforded each unit with ample privacy, light, and surrounding landscaping while at the same time provided adequate variation in the building setbacks from the access walkway to provide visual interest. Areal positive for the proposed site design is that the ground level patios are located on the side elevations of the buildings so that no ground level patios face the walkway, eliminating the sense that the patios are crowding the walkways. The proposed second-story balconies will be setback 12 feet from the adjacent building faces and will not face the balconies of units on the opposite side of the walkway. In conclusion, staff feels that proper site planning can overcome any issues that may arise from the reduced building separations, and that future residents of projects developed using this criteria will be afforded the same high quality-of-life standards expected from all developments within the City. • RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss the proposed request and provide additional comments as necessary, ahd through minute action, direct staff to initiate Terra • Vista Community Plan Text Amendment DRC2008-00761 as outlined in this report. Respectfully submitted,~L'`~ ~, ~~~ 0 Ja s R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:TV\ma Attachments: Exhibit A -Applicant letter requesting the proposed text amendment Exhibit B -Terra Vista Community Plan -Page V-15 (H) Exhibit C -Aerial photograph of project site Exhibit D -Site Plan Exhibit E -Enlarged Site Plan showing proposed duplex building separations Exhibit F -Elevations of both proposed products Exhibit G -Elevations of duplex product Exhibit H -Landscape Plan E-2 ®~ ®~ ®~ Lewis Apartment Communities A member pl the Lems pmup of cpmpames LGWIS APARTMrNT COMMUNITIF_S • I15! NORTH MOU N'I'AIN AVI?N UI?. UPI,A ND, CA LIhORNIA ')7786-3613 September 16, 2008 CITY OP RANCf-10 CUCAMONGA Planning Department 10500 Civic Centex Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 97729 Attn: Tabe van der Zwaag RE: Terra Vista Community Plan Specific Plan Amendment Request DRC 2008-00306 and SUBTT18710 Dcax Mr. Van Dcr Zwaag: We would like to formally request the adoption of a Specific/Community Plan Amendment to address the building setback issue of the entitlement submittal fox DRC 2008-00306 and SUBTT18710. The setbacks for the duplex product that we are proposing as part of our • entitlement submittal do not_ conform to the Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code. The Terra Vista Community Plan, Revised Amendment No. 6, Multifamily Amendment, page V-15 states: "Land designated as Medium High Density Residential is intended fox residential development that ranges from 14 to 24 dwellings per gross acre. The following regulations apply. (h) Building separations: The standards from the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code shall apply." We propose the following change to this regulation: Building separations: The standards from the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code shall appl}' accept for the following exception hvo story duplex and detached single unit buildines may be developed with a reduced front-to-front building separation of 76 feet and aside-to- side building separation of 8 feet. The duplex product that we are proposing is an innovative concept that provides a different living experience to future residents. The duplex product is essentially a townhouse product that separates units to create only one shared wall. Two units share a common wall in [hc duplex unit configuration as compared to the standard townhouse configuration which will share two of the four cxtenor walls. The resulting design provides additional light and private open space unavailable in a standard townhouse configuration. These duplex units also provide an improved street scene due to their smaller massing than a townhouse building. In order to obtain a similar density to a townhouse product, a duplex product requires smaller building to building setbacks Thus, we axe requesting that the table listed • above be added to the Terra Vista Community Plan through a Specific Plan Amendment on page V-15 under section h. ~/~~~~~~ ~ E-3 These setbacks wdl enable us to provide an innovative living experience for our future • residents that will provide them additional privacy, ventilation and daylight that would not be available in a standard townhouse configuration. We appreciate your assistance in reviewing this application. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (909) 949-678]. John R. Young Vice President - • • 2~Page E-4 ~,; o m ~~d~a~E„ya~o~ -o • y ar L ?' 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Troyer, AICP, Planning Director By: Waen Messner, Associate Planner Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner Barbara Tuncay, Assistant Planner Subject: DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED' GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that City Council conceptually approve the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program and authorize staff to prepare the final details of • the program, conduct appropriate public outreach and develop suitable resolutions and ordinances for review and approval by the Planning Commission and the City Council at a future date. PROPOSAL This report proposes the development of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program. The proposed program would encompass both existing and future public/municipal and private development. New construction and remodeling of existing buildings would be encouraged to incorporate green building elements and practices. At this time, the City's Green Building Program would be voluntary and the City and private developers/builders may take advantage of the 3 national or California-accepted green building programs: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), California Green Builder (CGB) and Green Point Rated (GPR), as recommended in this report. Public/Municipal Projects The development of new public/municipal buildings, including City, Redevelopment Agency and Fire District projects, and future remodeling and renovation of existing public/municipal buildings would not be mandated to use one of the recommended green building programs. However, public/municipal development projects would be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine the feasibility of pursuing either a LEED certification or a Green Point Rated certification. In addition, each public/municipal project would be strongly encouraged to implement as many green and sustainable elements to each project as possible. A few of the Redevelopment Agency-sponsored housing projects, such as the San Sevaine and Rancho Workforce Housing projects and the recent Archibald Library have already incorporated some green and sustainable concepts. ITEM F DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PacE 2 RANCHO CUCAMONGAVOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 12, 2008 • Private Sector Projects Similar to public/municipal projects, new private development and remodeling/renovation projects would not be mandated to use one of the recommended green building programs, but would be strongly encouraged to incorporate green and sustainable practices to the proposed projects. Other public agency projects, except those exempt from local review, would be reviewed as a private project. There would be incentives available to any private developer/builder who voluntarily incorporates one of the recommended green building programs. The incentives are expedited plan review and priority scheduling for the projects. This proposed Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program would provide the City with a great opportunity to take the initiative to establish the City's own green building program. Once the City's program is in effect, it would continually be evaluated and amended to stay current with the future California Green Building Standards Code, new green building programs and rapidly evolving green building research and technologies. Staff proposes that the program be reviewed annually, at a minimum, by City Council and Planning Commission. Through the evaluation and review process, the Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program would likely be amended and adapted into a more comprehensive program that may possibly include mandatory and measurable provisions in the future. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The State of California passed Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), the "Global Warming Solution Act of 2006" • on September 27, 2006. The bill requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt rules and regulations to require the reporting and verification of statewide greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions and to monitor and enforce compliance with this program, as well as to establish GHG emissions limits for local agencies to comply. In doing so, the bill also creates a GhG reduction framework mandating that by 2020 the State's greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to 1990 levels (an estimated 25% reduction). The bill became effective on January 1, 2007. AB 32 does not provide precise directions or guidance to achieve the 2020 target goal. For this reason, there are two other important subsequent GHG bills: Senate Bill 97 (SB 97), approved by the Governor on August 24, 2007 and Senate Bill 375 (SB 375), approved by the Governor on September 3Q 2008. SB 97 requires the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to prepare mitigation guidelines for GHG emissions so that lead agencies can properly address them in CEQA documents. The OPR is required to develop and provide the guidelines to the State Air Resources Board on or before July 1, 2009. The California Air Resources Board (GARB) must certify and adopt the guidelines by January 1, 2010. SB 375 focuses primarily on transportation planning and sustainable communities strategy. According to the SB 375 Bill Analysis, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are required to "include sustainable communities strategies (SCS), as defined, in their regional transportation plans (RTPs) for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligns planning for transportation and housing, and creates specified incentives for the implementation of the strategies." The bill also requires GARB to set GhG emission reduction targets for the automobile and light truck sector for each region by September 30, 2010, and provide these targets to MPOs. The designated MPO F-2 DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PncE 3 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM • NOVEMBER 12, 2008 representing the City of Rancho Cucamonga is the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Currently, SCAG, in collaboration with the CARB, has begun the process of developing GhG emission reduction plans and SCS for the region. Because the City of Rancho Cucamonga often serves as the lead agency on the majority of CEQA documents citywide, the City should take GhG emission reduction into consideration and be prepared to address the issue in pertinent CEQA documents. CEQA documents generally include Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). While waiting for specific guidelines and mitigation measures to be established as a result of SB 97 and SB 375, the Planning Department is currently in the process of revising the City's Initial Study template to include acknowledgement of GhG emissions of each project proposal. The Office of the California Attorney General has been actively trying to ensure that all California cities and counties, currently in the process of updating their General Plan, adopt specific and general tools and strategies to reduce GhG emissions. In April of 2007, the Attorney General filed a lawsuit, under CEQA, against the County of San Bernardino (California v. San Bernardino County) for failing to adequately address GhG impacts in their recently updated General Plan. The case was eventually settled requiring the County of San Bernardino developing a Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan and taking actions to help lower the GhG emission levels. Another legal action related to AB 32 is a Petition for Writ of Mandate, filed by the Sierra Club against the City of Stockton in January of 2008. The Sierra Club challenged the adequacy of the City of Stockton's • 2035 General Plan and its certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) based on the alleged insufficient GHG reduction actions. The Attorney General agreed with the Sierra Club and joined the Petition. The case was eventually settled in an Agreement in September, requiring the City of Stockton to implement a Climate Action Plan that includes adopting mandatory green building programs (primarily GPR and LEED) for all new housing units and all new non-residential and municipal buildings that exceed 5,000 square feet. The Attorney General's Office would continue to ensure local jurisdictions are in compliance with AB 32 mandates. Therefore, it would be crucial for the City of Rancho Cucamonga to learn from the County of San Bernardino and the City of Stockton examples and take action to comply with AB 32 regulations. The proposed Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program for the City would be an important step toward reducing GHG emissions to create safer and healthier communities for the City's residents. Green building programs such as LEED, GPR and CGB would help assure energy saving, water and natural resource conservation and recycling of construction waste through site design measures and material selection. These positive elements of green building design can help reduce GhG emissions from construction sites and new and existing buildings. Additionally, on July 17, 2008, the California Building Standards Commission adopted a green building code applicable to all new commercial and residential construction in public and private sectors, including schools, hospitals and other public institutions. The new California Green Building Standards Code would take effect in January 2009. The proposed measures would be voluntary until the beginning of 2010 and some requirements, as specified under the Green Application Checklist, would become mandatory thereafter. The intent of the new Code is to initially serve as • green building guidelines for local governments. It does not intend to prevent local governments from creating more stringent green building standards that exceed the measures set under the new Code. F-3 DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PAGE 4 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 12, 2008 • Greenhouse gas emission reduction is not the only critical environmental issue in California, there is also an urgent need to conserve water in the State. On June 4, 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger declared a statewide drought and issued an Executive Order demanding immediate State action to deal with the water supply shortage problem. The City of Rancho Cucamonga, along with other cities that are serviced by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), is currently working with the Inland Empire Landscape Alliance and IEUA to develop the Chino Basin Model Ordinance in compliance with AB 1881 (Water Conservation in Urban Landscapes Law), signed in 2006 by Governor Schwarzenegger. The Model Ordinance would eventually be adopted and used by the City. In an effort to comply with the intent of the State, the Landscape Alliance and the IEUA to conserve water usage, this staff report also includes a proposal for the City to consider setting a water efficiency standard for proposed development projects. City Council and Planning Commission recognized the urgency in conserving water and reducing GhG emissions, as well as conserving energy and natural resources. Both decision-making bodies directed staff at their joint meeting, held on May 28, 2008 to further research and develop green building standards for the City. The proposed Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program, as presented in this staff report, aims to meet with the aforementioned intent of City Council and Planning Commission. The Planning Department is currently in the process of updating the General Plan. Upon the final approval of the proposed Program, green and sustainable elements and actions will be added as policies in the General Plan. PROPOSED RANCHO CUCAMONGA'S VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING • PROGRAM The proposed Green Building Program is a voluntary program applicable to all new construction and existing building remodeling for public/municipal and private development projects. Because green buildings provide a great number of benefits to human and environmental health, the intent of the Green Building Program is to achieve the following environmental sustainability goals: • Encourage water and resource conservation • Increase energy efficiency in existing and new buildings • Reduce waste generated by construction projects • Provide durable buildings that are efficient and economical to own and operate • Enhance the health, welfare and productivity of residents, workers and visitors to the City • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Under the proposed Program, private project applicants may voluntarily choose one of the three recommended green building programs to apply toward their proposals. A number of existing green building programs were reviewed in the process of developing the proposed Program. After a thorough review, the following is a list of suggested green programs available to any new construction and existing building remodelinglretrofitcpplications. The City would review each public/municipal project on a case by case basis to determine the feasibility of pursuing LEED Certification. • F-4 DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PAGE 5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM • NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Proposed Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program Components: 1. Recommended Green Building Programs Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) LEED, a green building rating program administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a third-party certification rating system that has been a nationally accepted standard for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The City is a member of the USGBC. The LEED Certification can be applied to new commercial, mixed-use and multi-family, and single-family construction, as well as existing building retrofits. It promotes awhole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. The USBGC offers instructions and tools to guide project proponents through the LEED certification process. The rating system is divided into four levels of compliance: Platinum (highest), Gold, Silver and Certified. In order to achieve a specific rating level, a project needs to incorporate a specific number of items from the checklist and be verified by independent LEED accredited professionals. In order for a building to be recognized by the USGBC as a LEED building, the building must be commissioned by a third-party group. The intent of this commissioning process is to ensure that all • of the LEED energy credits, proposed in the development phase, would successfully be implemented in the construction phase of the project. One of the disadvantages of LEED can be the higher costs of commissioning and certification. Another disadvantage is that LEED certification process may take a long time and fall behind the City's own inspection process causing delays in the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. California Green Builder (CGB) The California Green Builder Program was established to encourage partnerships between developers/builders and local governments to build cost-effective green homes. This program was developed by the Building Industry Institute, a research branch of the California Building Industry Association (CBIA). There are five components requiring builders/developers to meet to be certified as a California Green Builder project. The 5 components are high energy standards, water conservation, wood conservation, advanced ventilation, and construction waste diversion. The CGB Program can be applied to all new construction of single-family and low-rise multi-family residences (3 stories or less). The program is not applicable to commercial or industrial development. Costs associated with the CGB program are more reasonable than LEED costs. In addition, the verification and inspection process is also less complex than the LEED certification program. However, unlike the LEED program, the CGB approach only focuses on new construction of single- family and low-rise multi-family (3 stories or less) residences and does not address new commercial, new industrial development or existing building renovation. • F-5 ,: DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PAGE 6 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 12, 200$ • Green Point Rated (GPR) The Green Point Rated System was created by Build It Green, a non-profit membership organization, to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. The City is a current member of Build It Green. The GPR program is only limited to new single- family housing development, new multi-family projects (including low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise, and mixed use) and existing homes. It is not applicable to commercial development at this time. The Green Point Rated System is prescriptive-based and uses a point rating system, similar to the LEED rating system. Build It Green provides a certification process and requires verification by independent Built It Green raters. The GPR program is a more complex rating system and has more requirements than the CGB program. Unlike the CGB program, the GPR also applies to existing building renovation projects. Additionally, it offers more flexibility and is more relevant to the California Building Code than LEED for Homes rating system. In addition, the costs associated with this program are more reasonable than the costs associated with the LEED certification program. Because GPR is a specifically tailored to California development projects, the certification process may work better with the City's inspection process. 2. Proposed Standard Minimum Water Efficiency Points for LEED Projects With the recent water supply shortage in the State of California, the City should encourage water consumption reduction practices. Any development project should incorporate water efficiency • component to the project design. For this reason, staff recommends the City set a standard for water efficiency applicable to all voluntary/incentive based green building projects, including public/municipal development. Both California Green Builder and Green Point Rated require applicants to meet their minimum water efficiency requirements. However, the LEED certification program does not have a minimum point requirement for Water Efficiency category. Therefore, the City should require that any proposed LEED projects, including public/municipal development, meet with a minimum of 2 LEED points, derived from water efficiency qualifications. 3. Incentives New Construction Development Incentives Expedited Planning Department review process, priority Planning Commission scheduling incentives and expedited Building Plan Check review process would be available to private developers and builders who voluntarily incorporate one of the 3 recommended green building programs to their projects. In order to benefit from the expedited Planning Department review process incentive, a project applicant who would like to participate in one of the recommended green building programs would need to submit all of the pertinent green building documents, including the chosen program checklist, to the Planning Department along with the first submittal package of the project proposal. Prior to receiving the expedited Planning Department review process incentive, the Planning Director must approve the proposed green building project and ensure compliance with one of the City's recommended 3 green building programs. To receive the priority Planning Commission scheduling incentive, the proposed project must first • be deemed complete. After the Planning Department and/or the appropriate approval body grants F-6 .~ DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PAGE 7 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM • NOVEMBER 12, 2008 approval to the proposed green program project, the applicant must submit all of the required plan check documents along with the Planning Department-approved green building checklist during the first plan check submittal, in order to receive the expedited Building Plan Check review process incentive. Any applicant, who independently chooses to use one of the recommended programs, is not required by the City to go through LEED commissioning, Green Point Rated 3rd party verification process or California Green Builder certification process to_receive the incentives. However, the City is supportive of these certification programs and highly encourages any applicant to complete the entire certification process whether it is LEED commission, Green Point Rated 3rd party verification or California Green Builder certification. Fee Waiver Program for Single-Family Homeowners To create a comprehensive Voluntary/Incentive Based green building program, staff is recommending that the program encourage green remodeling of existing single-family homes by waiving certain Building Department permit fees. The following is a preliminary list of items recommended for exemption from fee assessment: • Replacement of residential furnace at the same location • Replacement of dishwasher with an Energy Star-qualified dishwasher at the same location • • Installation of residential non-structural skylights or solar photovoltaic (subject to Planning Department approval) • Replacement of residential water heater with an Energy Star-qualifed water heater at the same location This list has been reviewed and approved by the Building Official who feels that the reduction in permit fees would not be significant. Staff is researching other retrofits that can be added to this list. 4. Review Process The green building program would be integrated into existing City review and approval processes. In order to benefit from the available incentives, as aforementioned under Section 3 (Incentives) of this report, applicants would submit the green building documentation at the time of the project submittal, along with the City's'general submittal requirements. The Planning Director would only approve green building projects that propose to comply with one of the City's recommended 3 green building programs. If the Planning Director determines that the submitted green building documentation fails to indicate that the project would conform to the requirements of the chosen green building program, the green building documentation should be returned to the applicant for changes and revisions. Lastly, if the applicant chooses a green building program outside of the recommended list, the chosen program must be reviewed and approved by City Council and added to the list of available programs. • F-7 DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PAGE 8 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 12, 2008 • 5. Verification of Compliance Upon approval of the green building documentation, the Planning Director would establish a verification plan noting how each green building measure or provision would be verified through visual inspections, documentation, or means during construction. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the Planning Director should review the verification documentation submitted by the applicant and determine whether the applicant has achieved all of the requirements for the chosen certification program. The applicant can also independently choose to go through the LEED commissioning or Green Point Rated 3rd party verification process at their own expense. IMPLEMENTATION 1. Past Action City Council and Planning Commission Joint Meeting On May 28, 2008, the City held a joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop to discuss a Green Program for the City. The presentation included the development of a preliminary Green Building Program for the City, focusing on land use and development. Staff informed Council that a preliminary Sustainable Green Building Program for the City would be prepared and presented to Planning Commission and City Council in the next few months. • Planning Commission Meefing On July 23, 2008, staff presented the preliminary Green Building Program to the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga for review as an informational item, under Planning Director's Reports. The Planning Commissioners had a few questions regarding the proposed program and after discussion, they expressed concerns about some incentives and the report has been adjusted accordingly. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously expressed their support for the program. 2. Next Steps After obtaining feedback from City Council, the Rancho Cucamonga's Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program would be presented at public outreach meetings with the stakeholders (i.e. developers, utilities, contractors, design community, and other interested parties). If City Council conceptually approves this staff report, meetings with the stakeholders will be scheduled in January, 2009. Once feedback from stakeholders is obtained, the City's Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program would be revised to incorporate additional comments and suggestions. A final version of the program would be presented to City Council. A resolution and an ordinance for the Rancho Cucamonga's Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program would be prepared by the Planning Department, reviewed by the City Attorney's Office and presented to City Council by the end of the first quarter in 2009. . F-8 DRC2008-00116 -REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF PAGE 9 RANCHO CUCAMONGAVOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM • NOVEMBER 12, 2008 CONCLUSION The City's Voluntary/Incentive Based Green Building Program would be a continuous work in progress. Staff would continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the ordinance and projects built using one of the green programs. In doing so, it is anticipated that staff would be able to report on an annual basis, at a minimum, to City Council and Planning Commission its findings and appropriateness of modifying the program. Staff recommends that any future major updates or amendments to the ordinance be reviewed and approved by City Council. Respectfully Submitted, ~/~ ~ ~~ 0 !'} James R. Troyer Planning Director JT: W M\ds r ~ U • F-9 ' C~Of'9 y-u2- ~EGv/~aQ i RESOLUTION N0. g7_96 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTABLISHING A REVISED POLICY FOR THE UfVDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITIES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 86-77 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga wishes to repeal Resolution No. 86-77 which was adopted on the 28th day of May, 1986 and establish the revised policy contained herein; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga wishes to remove unsightly existing overhead utility lines in order to promote a more aesthetic and desirable working and living environment within the City; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish a policy to inform property owners and developers of the City goal. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved and established that all developments, except those contained in Section 7 and any others specifically waived by the Planning Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines including the removal of the related supporting poles adjacent to and within the limits of a development as follows: 1. Lines on the project side of the street*: a. Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developer's expense. b. In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that undergrounding is impractical at present for such reasons as a short length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet and not undergrounded adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users, disruption to existing improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an in-lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6. c. The Developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half. the cost of undergrounding from future developments as they occur on the opposite side of the street. 2. Lines on the o osite side of the street from the roject: The Developer shall pay a fee to the City for one-half t e amount per Section 6. 3. Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with Section 1 a ove an e e igi a for reimbursement or pay additional fees so that he bears a total expense equivalent to one-half the total cost of undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street. 4. Pole lines containin 66KV or lar er electrical lines: All lines shall be undergrounde or in-lieu fees pai in accor ance with section 1, 2 or 3, above, except for 66 KV or larger electrical lines ~ ~P~m ~ .' 5. Limits of Responsibilities: a. In-lieu fees shall be based upon the length of the property being developed from property line to property line (the center of adjacent streets for corner properties). b. Undergrounding shall include the entire project frontage and extend to: (1) the first existing pole off-site from the project boundaries (across the street for corner properties), (2) a new pole erected at a project boundary (across the street for corner properties), or (3) an existing pole within 5 feet of a project boundary, except at a corner. 6. Fee Amount: The amount for in-lieu fees shall equal the length (per Section 5. a) times the unit amount as established by the City Council based upon information supplied by the utility companies and as updated periodically as deemed necessary. 7. Exe_mp_tions: The following types of projects shall be exempt from this por c' py: a. The addition of functional equipment to existing developments, such as: loading docks, silos, satellite dishes, antennas, water tanks, air conditioners, cooling towers, enclosure of an outdoor storage area, parking and loading areas, block walls and fences, etc. b. Building additions or new free standing buildings of less than 25% of the floor area of the existing building(s) on the same assessor's parcel, or 5,000 square feet, whichever is less. c. Exterior upgrading or repair of existing developments, such as: reroofing, addition of trellis, awnings, landscaping, equipment screening, repainting and exterior finishes, etc. d. interior tennant improvements and non-construction CUPS. e. The construction of a single family residence on an existing parcel. f. Existing overhead utility lines located in trails, alleys, and utility easements with a heavy concentration of services to adjacent developments, and the utility lines are 500' or more from the right of way line of a Special Boulevard. g. Residential subdivisions of four or fewer single family residential parcels, where the utility lines extend at least 600' off site from both the project boundaries and the adjacent property is not likely to contribute to future undergrounding. * All references to streets shall also mean alleys, railroad or channel rights-of-way, etc. , APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th DAY OF JUNE 1987. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CU CAMONGA ~l ~ Larry T: McNikl_; Chairman ATTEST: cretary I, Brad Buller, Deputy Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 10 day of June, 1987, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: EMERICK, CHITIEA, MCNIEL NOES: COMMISSIONERS: TOLSTOY ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: BLAKESLEY