HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/04/09 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 9, 1997
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chamber
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman Barker
Commissioner Bethel__
II.
Vice Chairman McNiel
Commissioner Macias__ Commissioner Tolstoy __
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:00 PM
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 11, 1997
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 97-05 - HOGLE-IRELAND/SEARING INDUSTRIES - A
request to construct a 102,380 square foot warehouse/manufacturing
building on 4.31 acres of land in Subarea 2 (General Industrial) of the
Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of
Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street - APN: 209-012-17. Staff has
prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration. Related file: Preliminary Review 96-14.
So
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 15012 AND THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
CHARLES SMITH AVENUE - OLTMANS INVESTMENT COMPANY -
A subdivision of 56.4 acres of land into four parcels in the General
Industrial District (Subareas 12 and 13) of the Industrial Area Specific
Plan, located on the north side of Fourth Street between Buffalo
Avenue and the 1-15 Freeway -APN: 229-263-14 through 21 and 35.
Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts
for consideration. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 96-32.
V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
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REVIEW OF CURRENT PRACTICES FOR TREE SELECTION.
PLANTING. AND WATERING AND THEIR RELATION TO TREE
LOSS DURING WIND STORMS
Vl. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items
to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
D. DESIGN AWARDS NOMINATIONS
E. SIGNS/MULTI-FAMILY TASK FORCE UPDATE (Oral report)
F. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK
FORCE UPDATE (Oral report)
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
l ~:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only
with the consent of the Commission.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A
MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IN THE DE ANZA
ROOM REGARDING COURTESY REVIEW 97-02 - LEGACY
HOMES
I, Gall Sanchez, 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 April 3, 1997, at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA --
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
April 9, 1997
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Brad Buller, City Planner
Brent Le Count, Planning Associate
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-05 -
HOGLE-IRELAND/SEARING INDUSTRIES - A request to construct a 102,380
square foot warehouse/manufacturing building on 4.31 acres of land in Subarea 2
(General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at the northeast
corner of Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street. Preliminary Review 96-14 related.
APN: 209-012-17. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impacts for consideration.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
Action Reouested: Approval of site plan, elevations, grading plan, landscape plan, and
Conditional Use Permit and issuance of a Negative Declaration for the construction and use
of the building. The business activity proposed is classified as Medium Manufacturing which
requires a Conditional Use Permit.
B. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North -
South
East
West
Industrial; General Industrial (Subarea 2, Industrial Area Specific Plan)
Vacant; General Industrial (Subarea 2, Industrial Area Specific Plan)
Industrial; General Industrial (Subarea 2, Industrial Area Specific Plan)
Commercial (Mini-storage); General Industrial (Subarea 1, Industrial
Specific Plan)
Area
C. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - General Industrial
North General Industrial
South - General Industrial
East General Industrial
West General Industrial
ITEM A
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 97-05 - HOGLE-IRELAND/SEARING
April 9, 1997
Page 2
Site Characteristics: The 4.31 acre site is vacant and is located directly south of the existing
Searing Industries plant. The site slopes gently downward at approximately 2 percent from
north to south. There is an existing driveway at the southeast corner of the site which will
provide joint access to the proposed building as well as the existing building (Tri-Pacific
Corporation) on the neighboring property to the east. Curb and gutter are in place along both
street frontages.
Parking Calculations:
Number of Number of
Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces
of Use Footage Ratio Required Provided
Office 2,925 1/250 12 12
Manufacturing 16,000 1/500 32 32
Warehousing 83,455 1/1000 (1st 20k) 41 46
1/2000 (2rid 20k)
1/4000 (remainder)
Total 85 90
Note: The Design Review Committee recommends replacement of five surplus parking
spaces at the southeast comer of the site with dense landscaping to better screen the loading
door at the southeast corner of the building. Furthermore, Searing Industries anticipates
having ten or fewer employees on-site at any given time.
ANALYSIS:
General: The applicant is proposing to construct a single stow, 102,380 square foot
manufacturing/warehouse building. Searing Industries manufactures steel tubing for such
uses as sports and fitness equipment, tubular steel fencing, and furniture. The tubular steel
will be manufactured on-site and shipped to fabricators of the end products. The operation
will involve multiple semi-trailer truck trips per day. Trucks will enter and exit off 9th Street
at the southeast corner of the site. Loading and unloading will be conducted within the
proposed building. Existing Searing Industries truck traffic using the existing driveway on
Vineyard Avenue will be re-routed to also use the 9th Street driveway. This type of business
activity is classified as Medium Manufacturing, which requires a Conditional Use Permit.
The Industrial Area Specific Plan definition of Medium Manufacturing includes manufacturing
and assembly of semi-finished products to be a component for further manufacturing and
which require frequent large container truck traffic such as the fabrication of metal products
from sheet metals. Searing Industries makes steel tubing from sheet metal stock.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 97-05 - HOGLE-IRELAND/SEARING
April 9, 1997
Page 3
Undergrounding of Utilities: The applicant has requested an exemption from the Planning
Commission policy for the undergrounding of existing utilities (Exhibit "H"). Consistent with
Planning Commission Resolution 87-96 (Exhibit "1"), Engineering Condition No. 1 requires the
undergrounding of all existing lines except the 66kv lines. The applicant contends that since
the undergrounding of the utilities along the project side of Vineyard Avenue does not include
the 66kv lines (upper lines), no aesthetic value is obtained in the undergrounding of the lower
electrical and telecommunication lines. To the contrary, in their formulation of the
undergrounding policy, the Planning Commission specifically discussed the positive aesthetic
value of undergrounding lower utility lines. In their deliberations, the Commission noted that
the lower utility lines were more visible and, oftentimes consisted of thicker wires or cables,
such as telecommunications. The project does not qualify for exemption under the policy.
Design Review Committee: The applicant provided a revised design addressing staff's
comments to the Committee (Bethel, Macias,Coleman) on March 18, 1997. The Committee
requested that the project be returned as a consent calendar item at the next meeting with
revised colored elevations. The Committee reviewed the revised colored elevations on April
1, 1998, and recommended approval with the conditions listed in the attached Resolution of
Approval (See attached Design Review Committee Action - Exhibit "J").
Technical Review Committee/Grading Committee: The project was reviewed by both
Committees and determined, with recommended conditions of approval, to be in conformance
with applicable standards and ordinances.
Environmental Assessment: Staff has completed the Initial Study Part II and determined that
the project would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment. Issuance of
a Negative Declaration is recommended.
FACTS FOR FINDING:
The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan and the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site
is located in that the use serves local warehousing and distribution needs and the use
furthers development of a sound and diversified economic base.
The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity in that no unavoidable environmental impacts are associated with the use and
substantial buffers in the form of open space and landscaping ensure that the use will not
impact other properties or the public right-of-way.
The application complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and
the Industrial Area Specific Plan in that sufficient parking, landscaping, and setbacks are
provided and no Variances or Minor Exceptions are necessary to accommodate the use or
associated structure.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 97-05 - HOGLE-IRELAND/SEARING
April 9, 1997
Page 4
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commsiion approve Conditional Use
Permit 97-05 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval and issuance of a Negative
Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:BL:taa
Attachments:
Exhibit "A"
Exhibit "B"
Exhibit "C" -
Exhibit "D" -
Exhibit "E" -
Exhibit "F" -
Exhibit "G"
Exhibit "H" -
Exhibit "1"
Exhibit "J" -
Exhibit "K" -
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Office Floor Plan
Elevations
Fence Elevation
Landscape Plan
Line of Sight/Building Cross Section
Applicant's letter
Resolution 87-96 (Undergrounding of Utilities)
Design Review Action
Initial Study
Resolution of Approval
site plan keynotes
site plen general notes
site legend
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March 27, 1997
HOGLE- IRELAND
INC.
Mr. Jerry Dyer
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING POLICY, CUP
97-05, SEARING INDUSTRIES
"Dear Jerry:
As part of the Conditional Use Permit review, the undergrounding of overhead utilities per
Planning Commission Resolution 87-96, has been included as a condition of the application's
approval. Both the Ninth Street and Vineyard Avenue frontages have overhead utilities that
require undergrounding under this resolution.
We believe that undergrounding the overhead utilities along the Ninth Street frontage will
accomplish the policy's objective to promote a more a. esthetic and desirable working and living
environment. "
At this time we are requesting a waiver from the policy requiring undergrounding the overhead
utilities on Vineyard Avenue, for the reasons provided below.
The Vineyard Avenue overhead utilities include a 66kv line. The policy does not require a 66kv
line to be undergrounded. Therefore, this line would remain on the existing overhead poles. We
have been informed that the other lines on the poles along Vineyard Avenue are required to be
placed underground, even though the poles themselves will remain. The stated objective of
Resolution 87-96 is to "...remove unsightly existing overhead utility lines in order to promote a
more aesthetic and deskable working and living environment within the City...".
Removal of only the lower voltage lines will not result in any aesthetic improvement along
Vineyard Avenue as the poles themselves, the largest (literally) impact to the aesthetic view, will
not be removed. We understand the City's desire to improve the aesthetic quality in the City.
However, when the requested improvement does not achieve any aesthetic improvement, we are
very concerned about incurring such great cost for little or no real benefit.
In speaking with the electric company theix representatives have stated that they go along with
each individual City's policy, but see no practical reason to underground the lines. They also
noted that undergrounding of these lines on Vineyard will also trigger the installation of a vault -
another significant expense, and the maintenance of lines both above and below ground along one
stretch.
,'t. H ~\ 3600 Lime Street, Suite 311, Rivers/de, California 92501 · 909 / 787-9222 · FAX 909 / 781-6014
Searing Industries
Request for Waiver of Undergrounding along Vineyard Avenue
March 27, 1997
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There are several other reasons for this request, not the least of which are the considerable cost
of the undergrounding along with the scheduling and practical conflicts for construction and
alternate provision of utility services during the work.
At this time we reiterate our request to remove the condition to underground overhead utilities
on Vineyard Avenue. We understand this decision can only be made by the Planning
Commission. Therefore, please forward this request to the Planning Commission for theix serious
consideration.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (909) 787-
9222.
Sincerely,
Pamela Steele
Principal
xC:
Lee Searing, Searing Industries
Brent LeCount, Case Planner
File
RESOLUTION NO. 87-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTABLISHING A REVISED POLICY FOR THE
UN DERGROUN DING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITIES AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 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.
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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.
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 project: The Developer
shall pay a fee to the City for one-half the amount per Section 6.
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Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with
Section 1 above and be eligible 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.
Pole lines containing 66KV or larger electrical lines: All lines shall be
undergrounded or in-lieu fees paid in accordance with section 1, 2 or 3,
above, except for 66 KV or larger electrical lines
5. Limits of Responsibilities:
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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).
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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.
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. Exemptions:
policy:
The following types of projects shall be exempt from this
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.
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.
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Exterior upgrading or repair of existing developments,
reroofing, addition of trellis, awnings, landscaping,
screening, repainting and exterior finishes, etc.
such as:
equipment
d. interior tennant improvements and non-construction CUPs.
e. The construction of a single family residence on an existing parcel.
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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.
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Residential subdivisions of four or fewer single family residential
parcels, where the utility lines extend at least 600' offsite 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 loth DAY OF JUNE 1987.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ATTEST: ~.~ --
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: COMMI SSI ON ERS: TOLSTOY
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS'
NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
BLAKESLEY
6:40 p.m.
DESIGN R. EVIEW COMMENTS
Brent Le Count March 18, 1997
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES - A request to construct a 104,810
square foot warehouse/manufacturing building on 4.31 acres of land in Subarea 2 (General Industrial)
of the Industrial .area Specific Plan, located at the northeast comer of Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street
-APN: 209-012-17
Design Parameters:
The site is vacant and is located directly south of the existing Searing Industries plant. There is a mini-
storage development across Vineyard Avenue to the west, vacant land to the south across 9th Street and
existing warehouse distribution development to the east. The site slopes gently downward at
appro:dmately 2 percent from north to south. The building vdll function as warehousing for the existing
Searing operation with on-site truck circulation. The building is proposed to have a 16' by 20' truck drive-
thru opening on the southeast (9th Street frontage) comer and another on the northeast comer to handle
truck traffic/loading between the existing Searing building to the north and 9th Street to the south.
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
tiffs project:
The proposed building design is essentially' a box, it lacks articulationt and architectural
embellishments to building surface. Overall architectural elements such as colors and materials,
change of plane, fenestration2 and surface textures should be restudied to avoid an uninteresting,
box like appearance. The west elevation, northwest comer, and southwest comers of the building
are of particular concern due to their street visibility.
The office/entr>,' portion of the building at the southwest comer should be stronger. Provide a more
formal/articulated enn2' statement by modulation ofcolors, materials, and change of plane. Special
attention should be paid to how the building/entr)' relates to pedestrian users and passersby.
Sandblasted concrete elements should be a signficiant proportion of the building. The 2' 2" band
around the building is a token effort. Recommend that sandblasted concrete be used primarily on
the west elevation facing Vineyard Avenue and the office portion of the south elevation.
Glazing should be extended b~-ice as 12r along west elevation, up to the end of the offset in panels,
to create a stronger architectural statement.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time pertaining, the Committee
will discuss the following secondary, design issues:
Variance required for project secm-i~' fence which does not meet required 25-foot building setback
along 9th Street, as measured from ultimate curb face. A 20-foot landscape setback is shown for
the westerly bvo-thirds of the frontage. The Industrial Area Specific Plan standard is that "walls
or fences over three feet in height are subject to building setbacks." Staff does not support a
variance for this property and is not aware of any precedent for similar circumstances (i.e., right
turn lane).
t .articulation is a variation in the building planes (vertically or horizontally).
: Fenestration is the placement of windows and doors.
DRC CO*L-X. EENTS
CUP 97-05 - SE,4.R...TNG 12xT)USTPCLES
.X.larch 1 $, 1997
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"Employee outdoor eating areas shall be provided as an integral part of site designs," states the
Industrial Area Specific Plan. Provide shade, taol,.s, and seats and preferat>ly away from loading
areas. A detailed blow-up of this area should be provided on the Conceptual Landscape Plan.
Provide undulating betres along both street frontages ~,.4th an average height of 3-feet (max. slope
not to exceed 3 1/2:1) per Industrial .Area Specific Plan standards.
Relocate the three parking spaces at the southeast corner of the site and replace them with heaw
landscaping to further screen truck loading door on south elevation of building.
5. Provide pilasters in the 6-foot high wrought iron security' fence to avoid monotony.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of' Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
Resolution No. 89-158 requires the creative use of at least two prima,'3.' building materials. The 2'
2" band around the building is a token effort. Sandblasted concrete elements should be a signficiant
proportion of the building. Recommend that sandblasted concrete be used primarily' on the west
elevation facing Vineyard and the office portion of the south elevation.
Staff Recommendntion:
Staff recommends that the project be revised and return for review by the Design Review Committee.
Design Review Committee Action:
X[embers Present: Bill Bethel, David Barker, Daniel Coleman
St=.ffPlanner:
Brent Le Count
The applicant provided a revised design addressing starts comments at the =~ ' o _
m,,tmo. The Design Review
Commi~ee recommended that the project return to the Committee as a Consent Calendar item with the
foliowing recommended issues addressed'
1. Provide a colored rendering of the revised design.
Provide shade trees along the south portion of'the employee outdoor eating area.
3. Provide assurance that rooff~op equipment will not be visible from an5' public rights-of-v,'ay.
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART il
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Conditional Use Permit 97-05
2. Related Files: Preliminary Review 96-14
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Description of Project: A request to construct a 104,810 square foot
warehouse/manufacturing building on 4.31 acres of land in Subarea 2 (General Industrial)
of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and
9th Street. APN: 209-012-17
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Hogle-lreland, Inc
3600 Lime Street, Suite 311
Riverside, CA 92501
General Plan Designation: General Industrial
Zoning: Subarea 2 (General Industrial) Industrial Area Specific Plan
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Existing Searing fabrication facility to the north, mini-
storage facility to the west, vacant land south, warehouse distribution to the east.
'Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Brent Le Count
(909) 477-2750
Other agencies whose approval is required:
None
Initial Study for
CUP 97-05 Searing Industries
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning
( ) Population and Housing
(v') Geological Problems
(V') Water
( ) Air Quality
(v0 Transportation/Circulation
( ) Biological Resources
( ) Energy and Mineral Resources
(v') Hazards
( ) Noise
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
(~/) Public Services
( ) Utilities and Service Systems
(v') Aesthetics
( ) Cultural Resources
( ) Recreation
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(~/) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Signed: /~~~i ~--
Brent Le Count, AICP
Planning Associate
March 18, 1997
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
Issues and Sup~o~ng Infon'nafion Sources:
LAND USE AND PLANNING.
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c)
Potentially
Significa nt
Impact Less
PotentiallyUnless Than
SignificantMitigation SignificantNo
[R1Dact Incomorated Impact lincact
Wou/d the proposa/:
Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v~)
Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v~)
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d)
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community?
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Potentially
Significant
Imoact
PctentJally
Significant
Impact Less
Unless Than
M~gation Significant
~ncoroocated~mDact
No
troDact
() () () (¢)
Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
POPULATION AND HOUSING.
a)
b)
c)
Would the proposal.'
Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections?
Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing?
Potentially
Significant
ImDact
()
()
()
Pctent3ally
Signira'.ant
Impact
Unless
Mitiga~on
()
()
()
Significant
Imcact
()
()
()
No
Irnoact
(v)
(v')
(v')
Issues and Suppo~ng Information Sources;
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
g)
h)
i)
Fault rupture?
Seismic ground shaking?
Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
Seiche hazards?
Landslides or mudflows?
Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
Subsidence of the land?
Expansive soils?
Unique geologic or physical features?
Potentially
Significant
ImPact
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
Potentially
S~gnifcant
Impact
Unless
Mitigation
Incomorated
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
Less
Than
Significant
Imoact
()
()
()
()
()
(v')
()
()
()
NO Impact
(v)
(v)
(v)
(v)
(v')
()
(v)
(v)
(v')
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Comments:
The topography of the site will be altered to accommodate the building. The grading
will be supervised by a licensed soils engineer or registered geologist to ensure
compliance with Building Code requirements.
Issues and $u13Po~ng Information Sources:
WATER.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
g)
h)
i)
Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
PotentiallyUnless Than
SignificantMitigation SignificantNo
Imoact Incomorated tm~act llmoact
Will the proposal result in:
Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( ) ( ) (~') ( )
Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V')
Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~')
Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?. ( ) ( ) ( )
Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~')
Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (~')
Comments:
a)
The absorption rate will be altered because of the paving and hard scape proposed.
All waters will be conveyed to approved drainage facilities which have been designed
to handle the flows.
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Issues and Suppo~ng Information Sources:
AIR QUALITY.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Would the proposal.'
Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation?
Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate?
Create objectionable odors?
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=Potentially
Significant
lincact
Potentially
S~gnificant
Impact Less
Unless Than
Mrtigation Sigmficant
tncor~orate~Impact
No
Impact
() () () (~)
() () () (¢)
() () ()
() () ()
Issues and Suppo~ng Information Sources:
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION.
proposal result in:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Would the
Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses?
Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
~mpact Less
Unless Than
Mitigation Significant
No
() () (¢) ()
() () () (¢)
() () ()
() () ()
e)
0
g)
Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
Rail or air traffic impacts?
() () () (~)
() () () (¢)
() () () (¢)
Comments:
a)
The project will generate additional passenger car and semi-trailer truck trips because
of the new construction and the type of business. The number of trips, however, is
insignificant.
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Issues and Supporting Inl~rmation Sources:
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
in impacts to:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Would the proposal result
Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ( )
Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( )
Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( )
Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)7 ( )
Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( )
Potentially
Significant
IreDact
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Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
Unless Than
Mitigation Significant
Incomerated Impact
No
Impact
() () (~)
() () (~)
() () (~)
() () (v)
() () (~)
Issues and Suppo~ng Information Sources: Pctef~tially
Significant
ImPact
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
()
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( )
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? ( )
Potentally
Significant
Impac~ Less
Unless Than
Mitigation Significant
Incomo~amd linDact
No
Imoact
() () (~)
( ) ( ) (v')
( ) ( ) (v,)
Issues and Supperling Information Sources:
HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a)
A dsk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)?
Potentially
Significant
ImJ~act
Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
Unless Than
Mitigation Significant
Incomecared Impact
() () (~) ()
No
Impact
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Issues and Suppo~Jng Information Sources:
b)
c)
d)
e)
Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard?
Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards?
Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees?
Potentially
Significant
tmoact
Potentially
SignScant
Impact Less
Unless Than
Mitigation Significant
lncomoratedImoact
No
IreDact
() () () (~)
() () () (¢)
() () () (¢)
() () () (¢)
Comments:
a)
Approximately 500 gallons of lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids are proposed to be
stored on site. Special permits will be required by the Fire District to minimize the
potential for accidental explosion or release. The impact is not considered significant
10.
I~es and SupPoSing Information Sources:
NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels?
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
Pctentially
Significant
Impact Less
Potenl~allyUnless Than
SignificantMitigation SignificantNo
Imoact tncoroora*edImoact Imoac~
() () () (~)
() () () (~)
11,
Issues and Suppo~ng Information Sources:
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon or result in a need for new or altered government
services in any of the following areas:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
Other governmental services?
Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
PotentiallyUnless Than
SignificantM~gation Significant No
() () (~) ()
() () () (~)
() () () (~)
() () () (~)
() () () (~)
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Comments:
a)
The on site storage of lubricating oil and hydraulic fluids will require special permits
from the Fire District. The impact is not considered significant.
12.
Issues and SuppoSing tnfon'~ation Sources:
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or suppries or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Power and natural gas?
Communication systems?
Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities?
Sewer or septic tanks?
Storm water drainage?
Solid waste disposal?
Local or regional water supplies?
Pctentmlly
Significant
Impact Less
Potentially Unless Than
Significant Mitiga~on Significant No
Impact Incomorated Impact Impact
() () () (v)
() () () (~)
() () () (v)
() () () (v)
() () () (v)
() () () (~)
() () () (v)
13,
Issues and Suppo~ng Infoi'mation Sources:
AESTHETICS, Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway?
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect?
c) Create light or glare?
Potentally
Significant
Impact Less
Potentially Unless Than
Significant Mil3getion Significant
IreDact Incomorat~,d Impact
() () () (v)
() () (~) ()
() () (~) ()
Comments:
b)
The project will conform to the strict design guidelines of the City thereby eliminating
any offensive site visible to the public.
c)
New light and glare will be created because the property is currently vacant. A
condition of approval requires the applicant to submit a lighting plan for review and
approval to ensure the light does not spill over on to adjacent properties.
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14.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
CULTURAL RESOURCES.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Would the proposal.'
Disturb paleontological resources?
Disturb archaeological resources?
Affect historical or cultural resources?
Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
e)
Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
Potentially Unless Than
Significant M~gation Significant No
Impact Incomorated Impact Impact
() () () (v)
() () () (v)
() () () (v)
() () () (v)
() () () (~)
15.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
RECREATION. Would the proposal.'
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
Potentially Unless Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact tncomorated Im~act Impact
() () () (~)
() () () (~)
16.
Issues and Suppo~ng Information Sources:
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a)
Potential to degrade: Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or
eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
Potentially Unless Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
lrnDact Incamorated Imcect IreDact
() () () (¢)
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Issues and Suppo~ng Information Sources:
b)
c)
d)
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Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
Potentially Unle~.~ Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
lmoact Incoroerat.-d Irnoact lincact
Short term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.) ( )
Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable
future projects.) ( )
Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? ( )
() () (¢)
() () (¢)
() ()
EARLIER ANALYSES
Eadier 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 eadier analysis. The following
eadier 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 Ddve (check all that apply):
(v')
Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR
(Certified September 19, 1981)
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would
OCCUr.
Signature.'~ ~-~~ -~ Date: ~- =~/'~'//'~'7
Print Name and Title."~,'z3,4yL~
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 97-05 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 102,380 SQUARE
FOOT WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTURING BUILDING ON 4.31 ACRES
OF LAND, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF VINEYARD
AVENUE AND 9TH STREET WITHIN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (SUBAREA 2) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 209-012-17
A. Recitals.
1. Hogle-lreland/Seadng Industries has filed an application for the issuance of Conditional
Use Permit No. 97-05, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 9th day of April 1997, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public headrig on the 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 dudng the above-
referenced public hearing on April 9, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the northeast comer of Vineyard
Avenue and 9th Street with a street frontage of 374 feet on Vineyard Avenue and 520 feet on 9th
Street and which is presently vacant land that is improved with curb and gutter; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with an industrial building
(existing Searing Industries plant), the property to the south is vacant, the property to the east is
developed with industrial warehouse and distribution facilities, and the property to the west is
developed with a mini-storage facility; and
c. The use serves local warehouse and distribution needs and the use furthers
development of a sound and diversified economic base; and
d. No unavoidable environmental impacts are associated with the use and substantial
buffers in the form of open space and landscaping ensure that the use will not negatively impact
other properties or the public right of way; and
e. Sufficient parking, landscaping, and setbacks are provided and no Variances or
Minor Exceptions are necessary to accommodate the use or associated structure.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES
April 9, 1997
Page 2
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 I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use 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.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
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 adopts a 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 guidelines promulgated
thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the
independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and
considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the
proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife
depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff
reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public
hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in
Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1)
The existing driveway to remain on Vineyard Avenue shall be improved
with signs as necessary to discourage use of the driveway by truck
traffic.
2)
Provide a connection to convey drainage from site to street at the
southeast corner of site.
3)
Provide landscaping on the slope along the north property line for
erosion control and visual interest.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES
April 9, 1997
Page 3
4)
Provide curb and minimum 2-foot wide fiat area at toe of slope along
the north property line to prevent dirt and debris from falling down slope
onto the paved ddve aisle.
5)
Provide smooth, undulating berms along both street frontages per
Industrial Area Specific Plan standards.
6)
Replace three parking spaces at the southeast corner of the site and
two parallel parking spaces on the left side of the loading area drive
aisle with dense landscaping to screen loading from view from the
street.
Engineering Division:
1)
Underground the existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and
electrical, except the 66kv) along the project frontage of Vineyard
Avenue, from the first pole on the south side of 9th Street to the first
pole off site north of the north project boundary, prior to public
improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first.
However, the existing power poles along Vineyard shall be relocated as
need be in conjunction with any of the improvements associated with
the proposed project. The developer may request a reimbursement
agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost for undergrounding
from future development or redevelopment as it occurs on the opposite
side of the street. If the developer fails to submit for said
reimbursement agreement within six months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
2)
Underground the existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and
electrical) along the project frontage of 9th Street, from the first pole on
the west side of Vineyard Avenue to the first pole off site east of the
east project boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy, whichever occurs first. The developer may request a
reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost for
undergrounding from future development or redevelopment as it occurs
on the opposite side of the street. If the developer fails to submit for
said reimbursement agreement within six months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
3)
The existing ddveway on 9th Street is currently constructed as a street
type opening approximately 50 feet wide with curb returns, cross-gutter,
and a handicap ramp on the east side with a curb cut on the west side
for a future handicap ramp. Said driveway improvements shall be
completed with the construction of the westerly handicap ramp,
pursuant to City Standards and ADA requirements. A right turn lane
shall be constructed on 9th Street with proper tapers (300 feet with 90
foot taper), pursuant to City Standard Plan 119. The existing traffic
signal at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street shall be
modified as well, in conjunction with said right rum lane. Additional
right-of-way dedication is required for the right turn lane including a
corner cut-off at the intersection.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES
April 9, 1997
Page 4
4)
The sidewalk within the public right-of-way shall be constructed in a
2 percent plane draining towards the curb.
5)
The existing driveways on Vineyard Avenue labeled driveway #2 and #3
on the Seadng Industries Truck Circulation Plan shall be removed with
curb and gutter constructed and the parkway improved per existing
conditions, all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
6)
The following are the street tree species required for the Vineyard
Avenue and 9th Street frontages:
:STREETi:: BOTANICAl. NAME COMMON NAME
Carnelian/ Foreground tree -
Vineyard under utility lines
Frontage Rhus lancea African Sumac
Concept
9th Street
SPACING SIZE
20' O.C. 15 gallon
Formal
Background tree -
Eucalyptus Red Ironbark 35' O.C. 15 gallon
sideroxylon 'rosea ' informal
Quercus ilex Holly Oak 40' O.C. 15 gallon
The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF APRIL 1997.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
E. David Barker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 9th day of April 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CON DITIONS
PROJECT#:
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-05
104,810 WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTURING BUILDING
HOGLE-IRELAND (SEARING INDUSTRIES)
NEC VINEYARD AVENUE & 9TH STREET
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
Time Limits
1. Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if building permits are not
issued or approved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval.
Coml~letion Date
B. Site Development
The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
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
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
Project No.
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.
A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
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, betming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
C. Building Design
All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated
with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be
included in building plans.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
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).
All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
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.
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.
Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
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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.
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.
Landscaping
A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping
in this case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
A minimum of 10 % of trees planted within the project shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box
or larger.
Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
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.
All private slopes in 5 feet or less 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 by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
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.
Property owners are responsible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site,
as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be
kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall
receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or
decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included
in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
Special landscape features such as mounding, meandering sidewalks, and intensified
landscaping, is required along Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street.
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10. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
11.
Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
12. 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.
APPLICANTS SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F. Site Development
The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contact
the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition
to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate.
Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development Fee, Drainage Fee,
School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees.
Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and
prior to issuance of building permits.
G. Grading
Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. Dedication and Vehicular Access
Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
9th Street: See Engineering Special Conditions and Standard Condition H4 following.
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
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Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&R's or by
deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes, to provide a minimum of
7 feet measured from the face of curbs. If curb adjacent sidewalk is used along the right turn
lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided. (9th Street)
Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb & A.C. Side- Ddve Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
Vineyard Ave.
9th Street ,/ ,/ ./ f / ./ e,,/
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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 STD. 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for
this item. (e) Right turn lane. (f) See Special Conditions.
Improvement Plans and Construction:
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.
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.
Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR or any other locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
(1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2)
Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel
with pull rope or as specified.
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Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours dudng 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.
Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
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.
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.
J. 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 the issuance of building permits.
K. Utilities
Provide separate utility services to the 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.
Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first.
L. General Requirements and Approvals
A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be 3,000 gallons per minute.
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A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
CUP 97-05
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For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall
be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by the fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel.
Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants,
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6" riser with a 4"
and a 2-1/2" outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the
Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be submitted
to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is available,
pending completion of required fire protection system.
Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final
inspection.
6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15.
X Other: UBC 1991 Edition.
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as
woodworking, plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled
stock, etc, Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if sprinkler system is adequate
for proposed operations,
Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of
sprinkler system.
8. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
X California Code Regulations Title 24.
9. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways.
X Other: Ordinance No. 22, Fire Lane Standards.
10. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and clear
of obstructions at all times, during construction in accordance with Fire District requirements.
11.
SC - 10/96
A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall
be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific
details and ordering information.
Project No.
12. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the Fire
Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
13. A tenant use letter shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety
Division for the proper form letter.
14. Plan check fees in the amount of $0 have been paid. An additional $ 645.00 shall be paid:
X Prior to final plan approval.
Note: Separate plan check fees for fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems,
alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans.
15. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC,
UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15.
Special Permits
1. Special permits may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below:
a. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described
below, which in the judgement of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions hazardous
to life or property.
b. Storage of readily combustible material.
c. Compressed gases (storage, handling or use exceeding 100 cubic feet).
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
April 9, 1997
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer
Phillip Verbera, Assistant Engineer
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
15012 AND THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF CHARLES SMITH
AVENUE - OLTMANS INVESTMENT COMPANY - A subdivision of 56.4
acres of land into four parcels in the General Industrial District (Subareas 12 and 13)
of the Industhal Area Specific Plan, located on the north side of' Fourth Street
between Buffalo Avenue and the I- 15 Freeway - APN(s): 229-263-14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, and 35. Staff recommends issuance of a mitigated Negative Declaration.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Action Requested: Approval of the proposed Tentative Parcel Map and vacation of a portion of
Charles Smith Avenue as shown on Exhibit "B."
B. Parcel Size:
Parcel I 9.2 Acres
Parcel 2 4.2 Acres
Parcel 3 23.0 Acres
Parcel 4 20.0 Acres
TOTAL 56.4 Acres (Net)
C. Existing Zoning: General Industrial, ISP Subareas 12 and 13
D. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North
South
East
West
Industrial Buildings
Commercial, City of Ontario
The I- 15 Freeway
Vacant
E. Surrounding General Plan and Developments Code Designations:
North
South
East
West
ISP Subarea 13, General Industrial
City of Ontario, Ontario Mills Project
I- 15 Freeway
ISP Subareas 12 and 13, Industrial Park and General Industrial, respectively
ITEM B
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15012
April 9, 1996
Page 2
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Site Characteristics: The site was once grape vineyards but is now fallow with no structures
existing onsite. The site slopes to the south at three percent. No natural drainage courses exist
on site as it drains in a sheet flow manner. Charles Smith Avenue presently exists to Fourth
Street. This subdivision proposes that this street end with a cul-de-sac at 600 feet south of San
Marino Street. The remaining right-of-way to Fourth Street is proposed to be vacated.
ANALYSIS: The purpose of this parcel map is to create four large parcels. Two parcels
accommodating DR 96-21 (Bradshaw Building) and its related lot line adjustment No. 394. The
most southerly parcel is proposed for use by Auto Nation (20 acres), CUP 96-32, and currently under
staff review. The remaining large parcel (23 acres) will be for future industrial development. The
vacation of the portion of Charles Smith Avenue allows for the creation of two large parcels for Auto
Nation and the future industrial development.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The applicant completed Part I of the Initial Study. Staff
conducted a field investigation and completed Part II of the Initial Study. The vacation of Charles
Smith Avenue creates a surface overflow situation for storm waters that may occur in the event of
a storm drain system failure or a 100-year precipitation/event. Although the proposed project creates
this overflow situation that could have a significant effect as to flooding of the site, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because of the mitigated measure added to this project. This
mitigated measure is described in the project's special conditions of approval and in the
Environmental Checklist Form Initial Study Part II (attached). Therefore, issuance of a mitigated
Negative Declaration is appropriate.
CORRESPONDENCE: Notices of Public Heating have been sent to surrounding property owners
and placed in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Posting at the site has also been completed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider all input and
elements of the Tentative Parcel Map No. 15012. If after such consideration, the Commission can
recommend approval, then the adoption of the attached Resolution and issuance of a mitigated
Negative Declaration would be appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Senior Civil Engineer
DJ:PV:sd
Attachments:
Vicinity Map (Exhibit "A")
Tentative Map (Exhibit "B")
Initial Study Parts I and II
Resolution and Recommended Conditions of Approval
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PARCEL .;lAP NO, 15012
ENVIRONI.,ENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
(Part l- Initial Study)
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of
the proposed project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City
policies, ordinances, and guidelines; the California Environmental Quality
Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures to Implement CEQA. It is important
that the information requested in this application be provided in full;
INCOMPLETE A-DPLICATIONS 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
Project Title: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15012
Name & Address of project owner(s): OLTMANS iNVEST~ENT CO~{PANY
10005 Mission Mill Road, PO Box 985, Whittier, CA 90608-09S5
Name & Address of developer or project sponsor: Same as above
Contact Person & Address: Basil Johnson - Same as above
Telephone Nu~er: (310)948-4242
Name & Address of person preparing this form (if ~fferent from above):
RJ MULLINS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2150 No. Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Telephone Nu~er: (909)886-4768
C I T Y o f R A N g,.~i:t~'O C U C A M O N G A
s)
Include a description of all pe.--m. its which will be necessary from the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and other qovern~enta! aqencies in order to
fully implement the project:
Street vacation of Charles Smith Avenue (all or a part).
9)
Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the
project including information on topography, soil stability, plants and
animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic
aspects. Describe any existing structures on site (including age and
condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of
significant features described. In addition, site all sources of
information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, b~otic and
archeological surveys, traffic studies):
Site once was GraDe vineyards but is now fallow and no structures
exist on site. Aluvial deposits, sloping Southerly at 3%.
No natural drainage courses exist on-site. Ma3ority of storm
water from the North is intercepted by existing structure
which discharge into DayCreek channel.
Surroundin~ streets are fully improved and recently up-graded
~o mitigate the additional traffic from the Ontario Mills pro3ecs.
13)
Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and
animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the
type of land use (residential, cor~mercia!, etc.), intensity of land use
(one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.) and scale
of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.):
Property to the North is an up-scale commercial/light industrial
use. Fully landscaped & developed to City standards with one
story tilt-up buildings. To the West is an undeveloDed commercial
subdivision (Pt[B 143/41-46). Easterly lies 1-15. Ontario ~lills
lies to the South.
Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale or character of the
surrounding general area of the project?
No
Indicate the type of short-term ~nd long-term noise to be_ generated,
including source and amount. How will these noise levels affect
adjacent properties and on-site uses. What methods of sound proofing
are proposed?
Construct'ion noise initially., no significant noise thereafter.
'16)
Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic
trees:
No trees on site at the time. Streets to be fully landsca,oed
per CiTy standards once development is completed.
17)
Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into
which the site ck~ains:
Site drains either directly or ultimately into DayCreek Channel.
18)
19)
Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage
estimates). For further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga
County Water District at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) N/A
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac)
Peak use (gal/day) N/A
82,500 Peak use (gal/min/ac) 115
Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank X
Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests. If
discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected
daily sewage generation: (see Attachment A for usage estimates). For
further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga County Water
District at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) N/A
b. Industrial/Cor~mercial (gal/day/ac)
20) Number of residential units:
Detached (indicate ranqe of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum
lot size:
Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21)
22)
A~.ticipated ranqe of sale prices and/or rents:
Sale Price(s) $ to $
Rent (per month) $ to $
Specify number of bedrooms by unit type:
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
N/A
24)
within the project:
N/A in Attachment B:
a. Elementary:
b. Junior High:
c. Senior High:
COMMERCLAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25) Describe_ t .ype of use(s) and major function(s) of commercial, industrial
or institutional uses:
Parcel 1 is a distribution center
Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing
Contact the appropriate School Districts as shown
26) Total floor area of conmercial, industrial, or institutional uses by
type:
0nly Parcels 1 and 3 have plans for development. Parcel 1 described
in DR 96-21. Parcel 3 described in CUP 96-32
33)
In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage,
or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials? Examples of hazardous
and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's;
radioactive substances; pesticides and herbicides; fuel, oils, solvents,
and other flaramable 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
34)
Will the proposed project involve the temporary or long-term use,
storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials, including but
not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an
invento.--y of all such materials to be used and proposed method of
disposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and
shipment areas, shall be shown and labeled on the application plans.
NO
Date:
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached
exhibits present the data and information required for adequate evaluation of
this project to the best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and
information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I further understand that additional information may be required to
be subm/tted before an adequ. ate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho
Cucamon ga.
Title: Surveyor/Pro3ec~ En§ineer
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKIJIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 15012
2. Related Files:
DR 96-21, CUP 96-32 and LLA #394
3. Description of Project:
A subdivision of 56 acres of land into four industrial parcels
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10.
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
General Plan Designation:
General Industrial, Industrial Park
Zoning:
O!tmans Investment Company
P.O. Box 985
Whittier, CA 90608-0985
General Industrial District (Subareas 12 and 13) of the Industrial Specific Plan
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
Property to the north is General Industrial use. To the west is an undeveloped industrial park. To
the east is the I-15 Freeway. To the south is the Ontario Mills project, City of Ontario.
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning DMsion
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Phillip Verbera, Assistant Engineer
(909) 477-2740, extension 2319
Other agencies ~vhose approval is required:
None
In/tial Study for
Tentative Parcel Map No. 15012
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning
( ) Population and Housing
( ) Geological Problems
(x) Water
( ) Air Quality.
( ) Transportation/Circulation
( ) Biological Resources
( ) Energy and Mineral Resources
( ) Hazards
( ) Noise
( ) Mandatory. Findings of Significance
( ) Public Services
( ) Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Aesthetics
( ) Cultural Resources
( ) Recreation
D ETERaM. fiNATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
()
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
(x)
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached
sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
()
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
()
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one
effect I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon the earlier analysis as described on
attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An ENVIRONtMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must
analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
()
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been
analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided
or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed
upon the proposed project.
Signed:
Phillip Verbera
Assistant Engineer
March 10, 1997
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Qualit,:' Act Guidelines, an explanation is
required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to mitigate the
significant effects identified.
and Supportins Information Sources:
LAND
a)
b)
c)
d)
Potentially
Sisnifiamt
lmpa~ Less
PotentiallyUnless Than
Sigmificam Mitigation Signifier No
USE 3uND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Issues a~d Sup7omng In£ormafion ~ourc~s
POPULATION AND HOUSENG. IVould the proposal.'
a)
Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections?
b)
Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major infrastructure)?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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lssu~ ~nd SuppoohS Information Sources:
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
Issu~ ~d Suppor,.in$ Informst/on Saurces:
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. WouM the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving.'
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Fault rupture?
Seismic ground shaking?
Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
Seiche hazards?
Landslides or mudflows?
Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
Subsidence of the land?
Expansive soils?
Unique geologic or physical features?
Pomnfi,,tl [y
Signific~t
Imoact
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Pocemi~lly
SiBnificant
IreDact
Pol:enfial[y
S[$nificant
Impacl
Unl~as Than
Mitiga:ion Significant
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Pomntially
lmpacx Le~s
Unleu Than
Mitigation Si$~ificant
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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g)
h)
i)
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o
Issues ~d Supporting Information Sourcea:
WATER.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Will the proposal result in:
Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface water runoff'?.
Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding?
Discharge into surface water or other alteration of
surface ~vater quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved
oxygen, or turbidity)?
Changes in the amount of surface water in any water
body?
Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements?
Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability?
Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
Impacts to groundwater qualit).'?
Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies?
~ot~ially
Si~i~c~nz
Significant
lmp,~: L~s
[/nl~s Than
Mitigation Signific~m
In¢or,oorat~dImpact
( ) (x) ( ) ( )
( ) (x) ( ) ( )
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
) ( ) ( ) (x)
) ( ) ( ) (x)
()
()
(x)
Comments:
a)
The vacation of Charles Smith Avenue south of Parcel 2 will eliminate an existing overflow
route in the event 100-year storm runoff exceeds the capacity of the existing drainage
facilities. To mitigate this potential impact below a level of significance, the following
mitigation measure shall be implemented.
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Mitigation Measure I: Provide a drainage study which addresses the impacts of removing
Charles Smith Avenue. If Charles Smith Avenue ends north of the point where the existing
storm drain joins the drainage facility under the freeway, a public storm drain easement
shall be dedicated. Determine flows reaching the Charles Smith Avenue facili~.'; the
capacity of that facility, and overflows that need to be routed through the project site to
Fourth Street. Install additional drainage facilities (facilities as shown on Tentative Parcel
Map are not approved) to reduce the overflow as much as possible and provide a surface
overflow drainage easement.
b) See discussion a above.
c)
d)
e)
g)
h)
i)
and Suppomn~ Informalion Sources:
AIR QUALITY. ~t/ould the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
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d)
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Is.sues and $uppOr'~n$ [nfotmadon
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION.
proposal result in:
a)
b)
[~/ou/d the
Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle
racks)?
g) Rail or air traffic impacts?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
g)
Potentially
Significant
Pot~nti&lly
Significant
ImpaM L~s
Units Than
Mitigation Significant
[ncomorat~ Impact
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
()
()
()
()
()
()
(x)
(x)
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result
in impacts to.'
a)
Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)?
b)
Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
c)
Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d)
Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Potcnually
Significant
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Potentially
Significant
Impact Less
Unless Than
Mitigation Significant
No
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Issues and Suppar'ang Information
ENERGY ..~XFD M~N'ERA. L RESOURCES. Would the
proposal.'
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
b)
c)
Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner?
Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region
and the residents of the State?
Potentially
Significant
Polere/ally
Signifieamt
Impact
Unless Than
Miligation Signifiean:
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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Comments:
a)
b)
c)
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lssue~ and Supporting Information Source~:
HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve.'
a)
A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited to:
oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)?
b)
Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c)
The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazard?
d)
Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards?
e)
Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Pommially
Significant
IreDact
Potentially
Significant
lm~t L~s
Units ~
Miti~lationSignificant
InearlmratedImpact
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
10.
issues and Supportlag Information Sources
NOISE. Will the proposal result in.'
a) Increases in existing noise levels?
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
Pomntially
Significant
Potentially
Significam
Impact Less
Unless Tham
.Miti~,ationSignificant
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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Comments:
a)
b)
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11.
lssu~ ~nd $uppo~nl Information
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon or result in a need for new or altered government
services in any of the following areas.'
a) Fire protection?
b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
e) Other governmental services?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Potentially
Si~ific~t
Significant
Impa~ Los
Unless Ih~n
Mitigation Significant
lncomoratedImaac~
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
12.
Issues .red Suppo~.~: Information ~ources:
UTILITIES ,4aN'D SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a)
b)
c)
Power and natural gas?
Communication systems?
Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities?
Poletatlalty
$1gnific~t
IreDaCt
()
()
()
Potentially
Significant
Impacl
Mitigation
()
()
()
Los
Than
Significant
()
()
()
(x)
(x)
(x)
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Issues and Suppot:ins Information Sources:
d) Sewer or septic tanks?
e) Storm water drainage?
f) Solid waste disposal?
g) Local or regional water supplies?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
g)
13.
l$su~ and Support/rig Information Sources:
AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway?
Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect?
c) Create light or glare?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
Po(¢mially
Significant
()
()
()
()
Potentially
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Potential iy
Sig~'~ificant
[mpa¢:
Units
Mitigation
[ncor~orat*:t
()
()
()
()
Than
No
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
Potentially
Impact Leu
t..!nleu Than
Mitigation Si~ifica~l No
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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14.
[ssues and Supporting Information Sources:
CULTURAL RESOURCES.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Would the proposal:
Disturb paleontological resources?
Disturb archaeological resources?
Affect historical or cultural resources?
Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
15.
Issues azad Supporting Information Sources
RECREATION. }gould the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
Comments:
a)
b)
Potentially
Significant
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Potentially
Significa. m
Impact Less
Unless Than
Mitigation Si!paificant
In~ort)0rited[mDaCI
Potentially
Si~ificam
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Si$~ificam
Imp,~'t Less
Unhms Than
Mitigation Signifiemat No
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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16.
Issues and Suppoma~ Information Sources:
MANDATORY FIND~GS OF SIGNIFICAxNCE.
a)
Potential to degrade: Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal, or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b)
Short term: Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time. Long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.)
c)
Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects.)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
Comments:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Potentially
Significant
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Potentially
[mpa~ Less
Unless Than
.Midill,ion$i~aificam
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
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EARLIER .-MNALYS E S
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or
more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section
15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately
analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized
in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning
Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
()
General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
()
Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(x)
Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR
(Certified September 19, 1981)
()
Industrial Area Specific Plan, Subarea 18, EIR
(SCH #93102055, certified June 15, 1994)
()
Victoria Planned Community EIR
(Certified May 20, 1981)
()
Terra Vista Planned Community EIR
(SCH #81082808, certified February. 16, 1983)
()
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan EIR
(SCH #87021615, certified September 16, 1987)
()
Etiwanda Specific Plan EIR
(SCH #82061801, certified July 6, 1983)
()
Etiwanda North Specific Plan EIR
(SCH #89012314, certified April i, 1992)
( ) Other:
( ) Other:
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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 cle~r, ly no significant environmental effects would occur.
m w.-~,-- ,~ Date:
Print Name and Title: ]L/.x -~, ~ C~'.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NUMBER 15012 AND VACATION OF A
PORTION OF CHARLES SMITH AVENUE, LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF FOURTH STREET BETWEEN BUFFALO AVENUE AND THE
1-15 FREEWAY, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 229-263-14 THROUGH 21 AND 35.
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map Number 15012, submitted by Oltmans Investment Company,
applicant, for the purpose of subdividing into four parcels, the real property situated in the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, County of San Bernardino, State of California, identified as APN(s) 229-263-14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 35, located on the noah side of Fourth Street between Buffalo Avenue
and the 1-15 freeway; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 1997, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing
for the above-descdbed map.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the following findings have been made:
That the map and proposed vacation of a portion of Charles Smith Avenue
are consistent with the General Plan and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
That the improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
General Plan and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed development.
o
That the proposed subdivision and improvements will not cause substantial
environmental damage or public health problems or have adverse effects on
abutting properties.
SECTION 2: 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 significant effect upon the environment and adopts a
mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows:
That the mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the
State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said mitigated
Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the
independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said
mitigated Negative Declaration with regard to the application.
Based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
PM 15012 - OLTMANS
April 9, 1997
Page 2
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5 (c) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In
considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and mitigated Negative
Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the
habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial
evidence contained in the mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff reports
and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission
during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14
of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 3: Tentative Parcel Map Number 15012 is hereby approved subject to the attached
Standard Conditions and the following Special Conditions:
Construct a 300 foot right turn lane for west bound Fourth Street at Buffalo
Avenue per City Standard Plan No. 119. Additional right-of-way shall be
dedicated along the right turn lane to provide a minimum 7 feet measured
from the face of the curb.
Portions of Charles Smith Avenue shall be vacated across Parcels 3 and 4.
However, a public entity may reserve and except from the vacation any
easement and right necessary to maintain, operate, replace, remove or
renew the public utility facilities that are in-place and in use in, upon, over and
across those portions of Charles Smith Avenue proposed to be vacated.
The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except for
the 66kv electrical) on the project side of Fourth Street shall be
undergrounded along the entire project frontage extending to the first pole off
site (west and east) prior to final parcel map approval. All services crossing
Fourth Street shall be undergrounded at the same time.
Dedicate an easement for and install a gateway entry monument sign at the
site's southeast comer as required by the Industrial Area Specific Plan. The
maintenance responsibilities are subject to the review by the City of the
construction plans and specifications. A maintenance agreement may be
required subject to said City review, the City Engineer, and the City Planner.
Revise and rework the median island on Fourth Street between the 1-15 and
Buffalo Avenue to provide landscape and hardscape as directed by the City
Engineer, the City of Ontario, and as approved by Caltrans. However, if
Caltrans does not approve the rework and landscaping, the developer will
only be required to hardscape the limits of the existing medians between said
limits. This hardscape shall be consistent with the adjacent median islands.
Mitigation Item No. I - Provide a drainage study which addresses the impacts
of removing Charles Smith Avenue. If Charles Smith Avenue ends north of
the point where the existing storm drain joins the drainage facility under the
freeway, a public storm drain easement shall be dedicated. Determine flows
reaching the Charles Smith Avenue facility; the capacity of that facility, and
overflows that need to be routed through the project site to Fourth Street.
Install additional drainage facilities (facilities as shown on Tentative Parcel
Map are not approved) to reduce the overflow as much as possible and
provide a surface overflow drainage easement.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
PM 15012 - OLTMANS
April 9, 1997
Page 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF APRIL 1997.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
E. David Barker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 9th day of April 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ST.-M.N-D.'MRD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE PARCEL M_AP NO. ~..BO ~,'?-.
Those items checked are Conditions oFAouroval.
ho
Dedications and Vehicular Access
Pdghts-of-way and easements shah be dedicated to the CS.r7 for all interior public streets, corranuni~ trails,
public paseos, public landscape aze~, street trees, ;,-raffle signal encroachment and maintenance and public
drainage facilities as sho~,'n on the plans and'or tentative map. Pt/rate easements for non-public hcilities
(cross-lot drainage, local feeder ~--ails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on [he plans and'or tentative map.
Dedication shall be made of the following righ~s-oF-wa?' for :he perimeter streets (measured fi-om street
centeriL'~e):
~ totat fe.-t on 6LI, FFALC) AVEN ~
C~O- ~,Co total feet o,=FOtlRTIq s--1-Rr--FT
total feet on
3. An irrevocable offer of dedication for roadway purposes shall be made for the private streets.
Comer proper'q,.' line cutoffs shall be dedicated per Civ:' Standards.
Vehicular access riehts shall be dedicated ~o d'.e Ci>' for :he following s~eets, -'xc'-', For at&roved
openings:
Reciprocal access easements shah be provided ensue:rig access to all pa.-cels by C C & ?-.'s or b?' deeds a:ad
shah :'-' recorded prior to or concurrent wi.'.h the final .:arzel ,,'nap.
Rec!:rocat t~arking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint main:chance
off all common roads, drives, or r>arking areas shah be provide~ b7 C C & R's o: deeds and s~,all be
recorded ~rior to or concu~enr with the final ~ .... [ mao.
All existing easements lying wizhin future ri-_h:-o:'-wav are ro be quitclaimed or de!inea:ed on :he final
~-,-'~ ma~ ocr the Ci,.w Engineer's
Easements for public sidewalks and'or street trees place~ outside ~he public right-of-way shall be
dedica,:ed ro the Ciu.
I0. Private drainage easemen~ for cross-lot d'-;"',' shai[ be oro'.ided and shall be delineated or no:ed on :he
final parcel map.
Addkiona[ street right-of-way shah be ded[ca:e~ a!ong right mm lanes, :o provide a minimum o~'7 fee:
incas:red from the race of curbs. if curb ac~acen: s c.~.t~ is used along me r~gh: ru~ lane. a
s~ee: ~ee easement s'naU be provided.
The ~..~.[op~, shall m~ a good faith .-if'on :o acquL-¢ me rcquLrcd off-sit.- ?:ope,,.'~.' Ln:er¢s:s
to cons,.-ruct the r:c:uL--`d public improv-`,,men:s and, if he/she should faiI .'.o do so, the develope:
least I20 days prior to submiaal of the final p~cel map for approva!, enter L~.:o a~'~ agreement
:he improvements pursuant to Government Code Section 66462 a: such tim.' as the City acqui:-`s
property Luter-`s~s required for the Lmprovcmcnts. Such a~reement shall provide for payre-`hi by the
developer of all costs incurred by the City to acquk¢ th: off-sk¢ propc,? interests rcquLrcd in
with the subdivision. Security for a portion of these costs shall be i~ :he form of a cash deposi.'.
amoun~ §iv:n in an appraisal report obtained by Lh¢ developer, at developer's cos:. The apprais-`: shall
have been approved by :he Ci~ prior to commencement of the appraisal. This condition
particular, but not limited, to:
B. Street Improvements
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I. All public Lmprovemcnrs, (i~n:erior streets, d.."~Lnage facilities, commun~' ~Mls, p~eos, landscaped
etc. ) sho~m on the pl~s ~or :emrorive map shall be cons~cr~d :o Ci
[mprov~men~ shall ~clude, bur ~e not l~ked :o, curb and gu=~r, AC pavement, drive a.pproazh~s,
sidewalks, street light, and s=~et ~e~s.
A mLnLmum, of 26-foot
for a~[ hail-section
Consm.,ct :he following missing perimeter s.-ree~. improvements including. but nor lim[;ed
Street .N'a me Curb AC Side- Driv: S ',,' ~' -': S:r."::, C cm.-'.,. .M~ ~ i ~-~ Bik.- O:h:.'
& Pvm: ~,'alk A;~,t. Li?.t~ Tr:,~s T,-ait Isl~'~d Tr:iI
sT. I I
t I I I f I I I
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~1~'~ ¢h~ck. (:) t .... '~ sid~.wa!k *,'i[: },¢ :ur.'ilin;'~' pc; ~TD. -: I
shall bc '" '~; '""
~ .....o~ ........Plans and Cons,'rzc:!on:
submf~ed ~o ~d approved by the Cid' Enghn~er. Secur[~' sh~[[ be posted ~d mn agreement executed ~o
· ~ sa:bfacfion of the C[~' Engb¢~r ~nd :he CiD' A~omey guaranteeing completion of the public ~nd'or
private s~eet improvements,
b. Prior to an.,,' work being performed in the public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction
permit shall be obtained fi'om the Ci~ Enginee:'s office in addition to any other perinks required.
' ~ .... ' ~ traffic sim'tbz, s=ee: name sizning, ~'affic sisal conduk, ~d b~erco~ect
conduit shall be ~s~al[ed m ~he satisfaction of the CiD' Engineer.
d. Signal conduit wkh pull boxes shall be installed with an:.' new consre:etlon or reconstruction project
along major or seconda~' s~ee:s and at in~ersec:/ons for fi~mre ~raffic signals ~d in:erconnec~ w/ring.
~i~ boxes shah be placed on bod~ sides of the sze~: ~ 3 fee~ ou~ide of BCR. ECR or any other locations
approved by the Cid' Engineer.
h'o~:s: (I) Puli boxes shMl be No. 8 ~ inet:see:ions m~ No. 5 along ~=~:~.
spc:~fi¢~ by ~¢ CiD' Eng~n¢:r. (2) Con,u{: sh~li be ]-inch (a~ in::~:::ions). or 24nch
~s'iX~ ~utlropc or ~ specified.
e. Handicapped access r.~mps shah be ins:ailed on all comers of intersections per Ci~ Standards or as
dire:ted by The CiD' Engineer.
Existing CiD' roads requL-Lng cons~--uction shall remain o~en to ~'~-~c a~ all tLmes with adequate de:ours
du.~ng consz'ucfion. S~ee: or lane clos:re pe,,"m. ks ~-'e required. A cz.sh deposit shall be provided to cover
~.he cos: of grading and paving, which shall be reS_'nded upon completion of the cons~ucfion to
sa:isf::fion or,he Cid' Engineer.
g. Concen:'a:ed drainage flows shall noc cross sidew.--lks. Under sidewar'< d_?-'ns shall be ins:a[[ed :o Cid.'
-' ..... ~' for single [amiiv residen.:ia[ !o:s.
h. S~.eet names shall be approved by the Cir,' ~ ~'~er ~rior :o submi~al for first ~lan check.
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5. S~ee: improvement plans per CiD' Standards for .~ll priva.:e s~ee:s shall be provided for review and
ap?rova[ by ~'~e Cid' Engi~.eer. Prior to any work b-';": ~e,fformed on ~.h.e private S:ree~s, fees shall be :aid and
cons,-ruc:ion ~e,,-n~:s shall be obtained firore ~he Ciq.' Engineefts or:'qce in addirion to a~n.'.' other permits required.
6. Stree: =ees, a m{r, imum of 15 - gallon size or !arger shalI be ins:alled per Cid' Standards in accordanc~
,.vkh :he C{~"s s.-ree~ ~ee pro?am.
~. [n~ers~::ion line ofsi~k~ d~si~ns shall be r~,.'i~weJ by the Cid' Ens[n~r for confo~anc~ wkh adop:~d
policy. On :o[l¢:mr or Jarlet s~¢~[, [i~¢s of si$~ shall be ploze~ For all proj~c[ ~n[¢rs¢cfions, includin~
driveways. Local r~s[d~n:la[ s::~¢~ in:~rs~cfions ~ commersbi or induszia[ ~-' '- '- '
.... ~,~-~.)s may haw Hn¢s of
sight plon~5 as required.
~. A ?~.~;: shall be ob:a{ned fi'om CALT~NS 5~r .... ' -" wkhin the ~t~ow~n~ r~gh~-of-waT:
9. All 7'_'bI{: ,.'m,rovemen:s on the following sireess sha!. be operational[':' comple:e prior ro [he issuance of
building pc, ,-n. [.'.s.
C. Public .'qaintenance Areas
to ~h~ Ciw En~e~r ~%r r~vi~w ~nd ~rovai prior :o ~na[ ~ar:~[ ~ ~rov~[. The foHowin~ D~ds:~
p~rk~v~ys, m~dians, p~eos, e~emen~, ~i!s. or o~q~r ~-~ sha!l be ~p_qexed N~o ~e Landscape M~in:~nanc~
Dis=let:
2. A signed consent and waiver form to join and'or form the appropriate L~.".d$cape and Lighting Districts
shall be filed with the Cid' Engineer prior to final pa,-ze[ map approval. Formal. ion costs shall be
developer.
.3. All required public lan~caping and irrSgadon s?'s~ems shah be continuously maintained by th
until accepted by the Cid'.
4. Parkway landscaping on the following s~reet(s) shall conform :o the resuI.:s of the respective Beauti~cation
D. Draina?e and Flood Control
1. The project (or portions thereof') is toca:ed within a Flood Hazard Zone: therefore, flood protection
measures shall be provided as eel[lied by' a registered CMI Engineer and approved b?' the CiD' Engineer.
2. It shah be the developer's responsibili~' to ha','.' C:e cuaent Fi~M Zon~- designation removed from
d.~.~o.-.. ~ .n=in.., sha'.l :re=~-'e all ......... ' . .
the project ~re~. ~qe - -' --"- - o --- . . n.c.s~,.: .po.~. ~[~ns. and hvdro[ogic. hvdra~iiz
calculations. A Conditional Le~er o~ Mat R~visioa (CLOMR) shall b~ obtained from FEMA. =riot
final pm-c~l m~p ~pproval. A L~n~r oFMap Revision (LOMR) shail be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy
or improvement ~cg~p[~nze. wh{chever occurs firs:.
3. A finat drainage study shall be submined to =~,d approved by th~ CiD' Engineer prior to final par:el
map approval. All drainag~ faciliti~s shalt be ins=i!~d as r~=uir~5 by the CiE.' Engineer.
4. Ad~=ua:e :royis[ohs sha!l be mad~ for ac:tT'~t:~ and disposat oFs,'~a~' ~;na=- tnttring the
horn adjac~n~ ar~.
5. A =e.~t worn th~ San B~mardkno Count,' Fioec Con=ol Disk, c: is recmr~d for .... wkhin it's right-of-
way.
6. Trees ,-e prohibk=d within 5 f~e: ofth~ ou~gd~ diameter of any =ubliz s:c~ drain oi=e measured from
th~ outer ~dge ofa marur~ =~ ~nk.
7. Public s=o,~ drain e~men~ shall be graged ~o --nv-v O~'=~O~t'i in fne ever.: of biocka~e in a sum= catch
b~in on a public
£. [mDrovement ComDJe~ion
1. if the required public improvemen:s are no: comp!e:.~d pt{or :o a??rova[ of ~h~ f~[ ~ar:~[ m~p. ~n
~mprov~men: s¢curir:' ~ccomp~[¢d by ~ z~¢¢men: ¢x~cu:~d by :h~ Dev¢{cce: ~nd :he Cid' w[lj be r~cu[r~d
~or:
2. if ~be required public ~provem¢~s ~re no~ completed prior ~o ~pprov~l of ~he Fm~l p~rcel m~p, ~n
improveme~ c¢~ific~e sh~ll be pl~ced upon ~he rm~l parcel m~p, s~:~ ~h~: :hey will be comol¢~ upon
development for:
~ToR~
1. Provide separate utility. services to each parcel including sankay' sewerage system, water, gas, elect:.ic
power, telephone and cable ~ (all underground) in accordance with the L:'d!i~' Standre-ds. Easem~n:s shatl
be provided as required.
2. Wa.:er and sewer plaas shall be desi~ned ~'~d cons,,-ucted- to mee~ r.-qu[rem~-nr~ of ~e Cucam. on~,=a CourtD'
Water Dis~ict (CC~,Y'D), Rancho Cuc-~.monga Fire Protection Dismic:, and the Environmen~ai Health
Depar:'ment of the County. of San Bernardino. A le~er of complia~c~ ~om CCW'D is required prior to final
parcel map approval.
3. Approvals have not been secured from all udlMes and other in:eres:ed agencies involved. ApFrova[ of
.:,he final parcel map will be subject to an.,.' reauirements :hat may be received t~-om :hem.
" The deve!o:er shah be resoonsibl¢ ~'or the re[oca:ion ofexis:inz u.:i[iti.'s as necessar'v.
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General ReQuirements and Approvals
I 't'ine ,--'*-,ivo map a=uroval is valid t'or the 24 mon.:h period foqowinz the _~:rova[ date. Time ¢x:.-nsicns
may be ~-an[ed by ~he Planning Commission, i~ reques:ed =rior :o th~ '.xpira:ion dare.
2. Final grading plans for each parcel shall be as requir-'d by the Building and Safe..":' Division ~rior :o
issuance of
3. A cory of the Covenan:s, Conditions, and Eesricdons (C C ~ ~'s) ,. 7' '°'~ b?' :he Ci.,'v Azomev [s
· , -D ;..,, 0~'-'~ .
required prior to approval o/the final parc~[ map.
' An easemen: ~or a jo[n~ use driveway shall b' ~' v"~'4 -
' ~,o hz.,. ~rior :o :[,'.3[ 2archi m~D ~'~Drov~l [or:
'~ 5. Prior :o approval of'[he fina! parcel map a deposk shall be uos:¢d ',vkh .'.h'. C!qv cov-.rin] [he ~s:[ma:¢d cos:
of a~oo~ionin~ [he ~s~ssm~nts u=d~r Assessm~n: Discriot
5. A non-r~ndab{~ deposk shah be paid :o
s~r¢=[ iigh:s for :h~ firs: 6 mon:hs .... ~ . Fna, :ar:~ ,.
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7. Pr~. lot :o F~na!:~zafion of~v dev~.[opmen,: .~ha~e, su~ici*.nt im=roveme,n.r olans shah be com,~[e:ei
the phase boundm-ies to ~ssure s.~condac:· acc.~ss and ~-ahnage orot.~ction ,:o :he satisfaction of the CiD'
Phase boundaries shall conespond to lot lines shogun on the approved tentative map.
$. En _.d- S--n Se am~ .4z~a R.=~ona[ MabIbe, Seconda? Regional, ~d M~:er P[~ Drainage Fees shall
be paid prior ~o final parcel map approval.
~ 9. P~,~i~ shall be obtained ~om the follow~g agencies for work within their right-of-way.
[0. A si~ed consent and waiver form to join anct,'or form the Law Enforcement Community. Facilities District
shall be fil.'d with the CiD' Engineer prior to fmal parcel map approval. Formation costs shall be bom..e by the
developer.
It. Prior to recordaion of the final parcel map, the applicant shall consent to, or pa~icipa:.-' in, the
es~ablis'r~'.'.nt ofa Mello--Roos ComauhiD' Facilities Disn'ict for d~e conix'action ~d maint~n~c~ of n~:~ssa0,
school faciliti~s. However, if ~y school dis=ict h~ previously established such a CommuniD' Facilities
Dis~ct, th~ applicant shall, N ~e att~mativ~, consent to ~e ~n~xafion ofth~ project site into :he t~xi:o~ of
such =xis;Ng dismitt prior ~o the r~corda:ion of the fmal p~c=I map. Fumh~r, if~ a~czgd ~hoo[ dis,Ect h~
not fo~=d a M=Ilo-Roos Communi~ Facilities Disxict within r.v~lve monks ~om ~ date of approval of
the project and prior ~o nhe recordation of~e fmal p~c=l map for said project. this condition shall be deemed
null and void.
This '~:'; be ' . . '
con ....on shall waived ifth, CiD' r-~ceives nonce tha: the a=.=lican: and all affected school dis~c:s nave
ont.'red into an agreement to privately accommodate any and all school impacts as a result of this project.
I2. Mello Roos Communiw FaciIities ' ' "-'q, ' ......
· D,smc, .... ~ ........ts/'or the Rancho Cuc~.monga Fire Protection Dis:tic:
shah appi':' to this project.
13. Pursuant ~o provisions of California R'esourc.'s Code Section 2[0S9(b), this application shah not be
opera:iv_~, vested or final, nor will building permits be issued or a map record-~d, unti[ ([) th.~ Notice of
De~e,'-m Lnaion (NOD) teem'dine the associated environmenr. al action in filed and post.~d with Clerk of the :Board
of Supe~'isors off:he County of San Bernardino; and (3) an.,,' and a!l r~.quired handling charges. are paid to the
Count' Clerk of the Count' of San Bema'dino. The applicant shall provide the Engineering Depa,~-tm,.er, t with
a seam=e5 and copy of the NOD together with a r.'ceipt showing that all fees hat',- been paid.
In ~he '-'."-,".t this application is de:e,,"mined exempt from such filing r%es pursuant to the provision of
the Ca!ifomia Code, or the guidelines promulgated thereunder. except for payment of an?' required handling
charge for 5iing a Cemfica;e or roe r. xem:tion, this condition shall be deemed null and void.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF RF, PORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
April 9, 1997
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
William J. O'Neil, City Engineer
Jeff Barnes, Parks and Landscape Maintenance Superintendent
REVIEW OF CURRENT PRACTICES FOR TREE SELECTION,
PLANTING. WATERING, AND THEIR RELATION TO TREE LOSS
DURING WIND STORMS
BACKGROUND
At the January 8, 1997, Planning Commission meeting, several questions were raised regarding tree
loss due to the recent wind storms. Staff was directed to report back to the Commission with a
review of current tree selection process, planting and watering practices, and how these practices
relate to tree loss during wind storms.
Throughout the past four months, Southern California experienced several severe wind storms
coupled with heavy rains. Two of the storms were strong enough to cause damage not only to trees
but also structures. In Rancho Cucamonga, we experienced the majority of our tree loss in the
November and December wind storms. At the Three Valleys Municipal Water District in
Claremont, wind speed at the State C.I.M.I.S. station (C.I.M.I.S. stands for California Irrigation
Management Information System) was recorded at 110 mph during the December event.
As evidenced from the television news coverage of the November and December events, thousands
of trees from saplings to century old oaks were lost to these hurricane force winds.
The following list contains many factors which alone or combined contribute to tree loss in gale or
hurricane force winds. Even the healthiest of trees can be toppled by winds of this magnitude.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wind speed, gusts, direction and duration.
Soil moisture; trees are more susceptible to being uprooted in wet soil.
Soil type classification and the existence of a soil interface or hardpan.
Tree structure, growth habit, form and group (evergreen or deciduous).
Planting location e.g. turf area, open planter bed, between sidewalk and curb, or in
a root barrier.
General health of the tree and it's supporting root system.
History of grade changes or construction related excavations within the root zone.
Recent loss of a protective wind barrier such as another tree. Growth of the tree
above a former barrier such as a wall or a house which had previously provided
protection.
ITEM C
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April 9, 1997
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Considering the above factors, we are quite lucky not to have exceeded our loss of approximately
655 trees or 1% of our inventory. In our neighboring city of Claremont, the percentage of tree loss
was similar, estimated at 287 trees or 1% of their inventory as well.
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission had general concems regarding management of City owned trees which
are addressed below:
Commissioner Tolstoy expressed concern over the number of downed trees he saw
which appeared to be root bound. He suggested that the City consider policies as
to the size and kinds of trees.
Ao
The Engineering Division has developed and refined an Approved Street Tree
List, a Street Tree Requirements form for development, and a set of City
Standard Drawings for plan development and construction. New trees
planted on public property or within the fight-of-xvay are inspected by the
Public Works Inspectors or Maintenance Supervisors prior to planting.
Unhealthy or obviously root bound individuals are rejected. Trees planted
on private property, even though they may be required by the Planning
Department as a condition of development, are not inspected by Public
Works. It should be noted that although a tree may be removed from it's
container for inspection, the interior of the root ball is hidden from view.
Therefore, a tree which became root bound as a one or a five gallon size is
undetectable in most cases. The size of a new (15 gallon) tree is fairly
standard throughout the industry. The benefits of utilizing a 15 gallon tree
are: ease of shipping, handling and planting; early structural pruning has been
accomplished at the nursery; and, they are of low cost to the installer
compared to the next larger size, 24" box. A majority of tree species lost in
the winds are eucalyptus and Aleppo Pines. As a result, some years ago the
City began allowing eucalyptus species to be planted as 5 gallon trees in an
attempt to minimize the root binding we suspected many 15 gallon trees were
subject to. We have gathered no data from field observations to indicate that
the wind storm survival rate is any better with the 5 gallon trees. In fact,
large numbers of eucalyptus trees planted as 5 gallon size were lost in these
last winds. In order to assess wind storm survivability in relation to planted
container size, Maintenance will be replacing some of the inventory with
trees grown in "long cell" containers and some from 24" box. The "long
cell" holds a young tree in a long cylindrical tube. After some years of
allowing these trees to mature, we shall evaluate their survival rate in the
inevitable Santa Ana winds. It should be noted that the Aleppo Pine and its
cousins Pinus brutia and Pinus eldatica have not been used as street trees for
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April 9, 1997
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many years. Pinus canadensis remains as the only approved pine.
Commissioner Barker asked if the City plants trees in a sheath to force roots down.
The City does not require root barriers in new plantings. This past
requirement has been eliminated in lieu of planting the right tree in the space
provided, instead of planting a tree too large for the growing space, and using
a root barrier in an attempt to minimize hardscape damage. The City now
plants a smaller species known for their minimal hardscape damage in small
spaces, or eliminates the tree requirement and plants shrubs instead. Data on
the effectiveness of root barriers has shown them to be of questionable value.
Observations from the City's arborists indicate that the root barriers
themselves may create root constriction. It has also been observed that once
roots leave the bottom of the barrier, they grow to the surface again seeking
air and water. These observations have been confirmed by other municipal
arborists as well. Therefore, when we see landscape plans locating trees in
an areas requiring root barriers, we suggest eliminating the barber
requirement with a species change or planting a shrub in lieu of the selected
tree.
Commissioner Tolstoy also expressed concern that trees planted in shrub and ground
cover beds may not be receiving the deep watering they need.
mo
Studies conducted by arborists have shown that the top 12-36 inches of soil
hold the majority ofa tree's roots, although structural supporting roots may
extend beyond this zone. A tree's water and nutrient absorbing roots tend to
grow within the upper profile of this zone, where air exchange is active and
water and nutrients are most available. Using this information, City
Maintenance schedules irrigation in shrub and ground cover beds to provide
water at these depths for the trees. Plant materials are evaluated for their
water needs and optimum soil moisture is determined. Soil moisture loss or
E.T. (Evapo-transpiration) is then monitored by City owned Calsense weather
stations and water is replaced as needed. This E.T. data is gathered by the
Calsense central computer and then transmitted to the field controllers on the
central system. Controllers not yet connected to the central system must be
manually programmed to emulate neighboring sites which are. The E.T. data
we gather locally is also available to others through State funded weather
stations within the C.I.M.I.S. nem'ork. C.I.M.I.S. measures water loss in soil,
in inches (E.T.). This information allows the irrigation manager to provide
for the replacement of the lost soil moisture. The City is limited in how
water may be applied. Our watering window is from late evening to early
morning. In order to avoid run-off, most spray heads are activated in 3-5
minute bursts w/th multiple start times to allo~v for percolation, which results
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in the "deep watering" effect. Allowing the irrigation to operate with longer
run times to "deep water" would in most cases result in water run-off onto the
streets, sidewalks and adjacent property.
It is worthwhile to mention tree loss in tuff areas. In tuff areas, some trees
are inclined to be shallow rooted. This is because the three factors (water, air
and nutrients) necessary for good root development are all available within
the top few inches of the soil profile. For those trees which are shallow
rooted in turf, a strong wind can easily over power them.
CONCLUSION
The Commissioners are correct in their assessment of the root binding problem of container grown
trees. This is an industry wide problem that will plague us until researchers discover a method for
minimizing a tree's root growth during containerization. Until then, our continuing efforts to follow
industry changes as well as our own discoveries from field observations, will continue to ensure the
success of the majority of our urban trees.
Respectfully Submitted,
W¢'llL.~ J. O'Neil
City Engineer
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA --
STAFF RI PORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
April 9, 1997
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Brad Buller, City Planner
Dan Coleman, Principal Planner
DESIGN AWARDS NOMINATIONS
BACKGROUND: Presented annually, the Awards for Design Excellence program honors projects
which exemplify superior design and resourceful use of land. Awards may be given in the following
categories: residential, commercial, office, institutional, and industrial. The program is intended
to recognize a variety of projects such as new construction, historic rehabilitation, master planning,
remodeling, and landscaping. The Commission has established a policy that projects, such as a
shopping center or subdivision, should be at least 75 percent complete to be eligible. The
Commission also determined that only those projects which were subject to the City's review
process were eligible; therefore, public schools are not eligible.
ANALYSIS: Attached is a list of projects that were completed during the 1996 calendar year that
may be considered for this year's program. The list is quite extensive and we encourage each
Commissioner to visit these projects prior to tonight's meeting and bring your list of projects that
you feel are worthy of further consideration.
If the Commission decides to proceed with the program, staff will tally your lists and bring back a
"short list" of those projects which received a majority vote. In previous years, the Commission has
toured together these nominees to decide on award winners.
RECOMMENDATION: The Commission should consider the nominations and direct staff whether
to proceed with the program.
Respectfully submitted,
Brrad ull~
City Planner
BB:DC/mlg
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - List of Projects Completed in 1996
ITEM D
1996 COM !'L!gTEI) 1'110.I ECTS
(Potential Nominations for Design Awards)
I'LANNER
N.*mcy
PROJECI NAME
Office Max
Barnes & Noble
Home Town Buffet
Boston Market
Macaroni Grill
Pad P TVTC
Skyline Estates
Jack in the Box
Steve "
Home Depot
Villa Del Norte
Stadium Sell:Storage
McDonalds
Taco Bell
FILE NO.
CUP 93-41 Mod2
DR 94-19
DR 96-05
DR 94-22
DR. 95-31
DR 95-31
'FR 10210
CUP 91-24
CUP 95-t 1
DR 94-04
CUP 95-15
CUP 94-30
CUP 94-40
I:\DAN\PROJI:'CTS.97
!)I'iVI(IA}PER
Lewis
Lewis
Lewis
Woodbridge Dev.
Masi
Lewis/Home Depot
N.H.D.C.
E&R Rancho Pacific
McDonalds
Taco Bell/Wattson
LOCAIH)N
Town Center Square
Town Center Square
Town Center Square
T.V. Town Center
T.V. Town Center
T.V. Town Center
NWC Almond & Sapphire
SEC Foothill & Masi Dr.
NWC Foothill & Rochester
S/s Feron, W/o Hermosa
N/s Arrow, E/o Rochester
SEC Baseline & Carnelian
Foothill Marketplace
Brent
: '!'O I11
Calilbmia Box
DR 94-21
TR 14139
Califomia Box
Centex
'Foronto Ave., N/o 7th
Etiwanda Ave, N/o Wilson
Alan
Miki
TR 12462
Scott
Shell Gas Station CUP 93-46
Beverly
Dan
Frito Lay
DR 95-09 and 25
St. Claire of Assisi CUF' 94-07
Applebecs
Empire Lakes
Northtown lnfill
CUP 95-06
DR 95-01
DR 95-03
Lauren Development Ashton PI., S/o Summit Ave.
Flores
Frito Lay
St. Claire's
Applebees
General Dynarnics
N.H.D.C.
SEC Foothill & Vineyard
NEC 4th & Archibald
SEC Highland & East
SEC Foothill & Aspen
6th and Milliken
Northtown