HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-35 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2006-00223, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FOR FOUR PARCELS ON RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
FROM OPEN SPACE TO MIXED USE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE MIXED USE
LAND USE DESIGNATION AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD AND GROVE AVENUE,TO ADD THESE SAME FOUR PARCELS TO
SECTION 2.5.5.4 WESTERN GATEWAY IN THE BEAR GULCH AREA, EXPAND
THE RANGE OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION TO
87 PERCENT IN TABLE III-7, AND TO ESTABLISH A MASTER PLAN OVERLAY
DISTRICT FOR THE ENTIRE 10.1 ACRE PROJECT SITE ON THE LAND USE
PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 111.2.4.4 OF THE GENERAL PLAN; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44,
AND 45.
A. Recitals.
1. Arbors at Route 66, LLC filed an application for General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00223 as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject General Plan Amendment
is referred to as "the application."
2. On June 27,2007,the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced
public hearing on June 27, 2007, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to approximately 10.1 acres of land, basically an irregular
quadrangle configuration, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue and is
presently agriculturally and residentially developed. The residentially developed portion of said property
subject to a Land Use Designation change, roughly the four parcels in the easterly 1.04 acre of the subject '
property, is currently designated as Open Space and is not included in the Western Gateway in the Bear
Gulch area; and
b. The property to the north portion of said property subject to a Land Use Designation change
is designated Open Space. The property to the west is designated Mixed Use and is included in the Western
Gateway in the Bear Gulch area. The property to the east is designated Open Space. The property to the
south is designated Mixed Use and is included in the Western Gateway in the Bear Gulch area. The
remainder of the subject property is designated Mixed Use and is included in the Western Gateway in the
Bear Gulch area.
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C. Portions of the City designated for Mixed Use can benefit from the application of a Master
Plan Overlay District with a carefully designed development; and
d. This General Plan Amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General
Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with
related development; and
e. This General Plan Amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use
Element; and
f. This General Plan Amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the
adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properties.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced
public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above,this Commission
hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. Thatthe subject property is suitable forthe uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of
access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area; and
b. That the proposed General Plan Amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properties; and
C. That the proposed General Plan Amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the
Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect
upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto,
and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on
the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation
measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the
environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter,City
staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it,
finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;and (ii)that, based
on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these
findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code
Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures
during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program
for the project.
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d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation
Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the
Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below:
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as
to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per
manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-
emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also
conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule
1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 401,402 and 403.
Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and
watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over
extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil
during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances
and use sound engineering practices.
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• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is
carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of
hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover
payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by
SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB])daily to reduce
Fine Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD
Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be applied
to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered
equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include
a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall
not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for
vanpools.
12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be
required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be
required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to
the extent reasonably feasible.
14) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high-
efficiency/low-polluting heating,air conditioning, appliances,and water heaters.
15) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal
pane windows and weather-stripping.
16) Use of Zero-VOC paints (assumes no more than 100 grams/liter of VOC)such
as those listed by the SCAQMD of Super-Compliant Architectural Coating
Manufacturers.
Biological Resources
1) A Tree Removal Permit must be approved that provides for the replacement of
the 12 on a 1:1 ratio basis with no fewer than two California Sycamores
(Platanus Racemosa) placed in a prominent location in the project.
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Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during
grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor
construction activities,to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them
for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or
significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological
sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or
focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to
eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEOA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the
inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the
project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original
illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information
Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered
before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that
will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where
mitigation monitoring is appropriate,the program must include,but not be limited
to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid
removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time
during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert
earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed
salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading
contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of
the find.
• Prepare, identify,and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the
summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
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• Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by
SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as
possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by
the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to
minimize PM,() emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be applied
to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Construction Activities:
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits,the permit applicant shall submit to Building
Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used
on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm
drain system to the maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and
implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control
on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated
through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the
following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and
construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern
California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to
ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of
this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within
a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must
be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is
rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction,to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed prior
to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to
prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
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Post- Construction Operational:
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP)prepared by Fuscoe Engineering on July 3, 2006,to
reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the
use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored
and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable
growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of
two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the
issuance of grading permits.
7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer for approval of a WQMP, including a project description and identifying
BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system
to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and
non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development
and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
8) Priorto issuance of grading or paving permits, applicant shall obtain a Notice of
Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water
Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has
been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number)
shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES
General Construction Permit.
Noise
Exterior:
1) Construct a 5-foot high barrier for Lots (Units) 7 through 10 and Lots (Units) 72
through 92 facing Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue.
2) Construct a 5-foot high second floor balcony noise barrierfor Lots(Units)88 and
89 facing Foothill Boulevard.
Interior:
3) Provide a "windows closed" condition requiring a means of mechanical
ventilation for all homes.
4) Provide standard dual-glazed windows with a Sound Transmission Class(STC)
rating of 26 or higher for all units and homes facing Grove Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard.
5) To minimize the potential interior noise impacts, lots (units) facing
Foothill Boulevard should be provided with weather-stripped solid core exterior
doors, and exterior wall/roof assemblies should be free of cut outs and
openings.
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6) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
7) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in
Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times
may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their
findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed
the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building
Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities
shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards
or halted.
8) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first phase.
9) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100
daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the developer
shall prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic haul
routes. To the extent feasible,the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2007.
PLANNING CO/ ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: (�
Pam St Chaaiirman
ATTEST: 1` - &"—�
Jant R. Troyer, AICP, Secretgry
I, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
held on the 27th day of June 2007, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: DRC2006-00223, DRC2006-00341, DRC2006-00350, DRC2007-00029,
SUBTT18179
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration forthe above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action
and the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of
approval are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the Planning Director, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when,
and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting
documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority
for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following
address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
DRC2006-00223, DRC2006-00341, DRC2006-00350, DRC2007-00029, SUBTT18179
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or
additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible
City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational
personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after
written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also
has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure
attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the
authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The Department shall
require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City.
These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to
monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the
monitoring results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to
know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The
monitoring/reporting plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the
Community Development Director or Planning Director prior to the issuance of building
permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2006-00223, DRC2006-00341, DRC2006-00350, DRC2007-00029, SUBTT18179 Applicant: Arbors at Route 66 LLC
Initial Study Prepared by: Vance Pomeroy, Contract Planner Date: May 21, 2007
MethodMitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of of Verif led Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date finitials Non-Compliance
Air Quality
All construction equipment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
operating condition so as to reduce operational
emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers' specifications.
Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the CP/BO C Review of plans C 2
developer shall submit construction plans to the City
denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low-emission mobile construction
equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project.
Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City
Planning staff.
All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113.
Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume, low-pressure spray.
All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of plans A/C 2
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
Rules 401, 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall
include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
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Method of Verified Sanctions for
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• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
areas to erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
exposed excavated soil during and after the end of
work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in BO C Review of plans A 4
accordance with local ordinances and use sound
engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established BO C During A 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction
thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling.
Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., BO C During A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with construction
SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO C During A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other Construction
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily
to reduce Fine Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM,o emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4
alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
construction-grading plans include a statement that work
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
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All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs BO C Review of plans A 4
requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate CP C Review of plans A/C 2/3
preferential parking for vanpools.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or CP C Review of plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to post both bus and
Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or CP C Review of plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to configure their
operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to
the extent reasonably feasible.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting
heating,air conditioning,appliances,and water heaters.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
Use of Zero-VOC paints (assumes no more than 100 BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
grams/liter of VOC) such as those listed by the
SCAQMD of Super-Compliant Architectural Coating
Manufacturers.
Biological Resources
A Tree Removal Permit must be approved that provides CP B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
for the replacement of the 12 trees on a 1:1 ratio basis
with no fewer than two California Sycamores (Platanus
Racemosa)placed in a prominent location in the project.
Cultural Resources
If any prehistoric archaeological resources are
encountered before or during grading,the developer will
retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction
activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. With the assistance of the
archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
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Mitigation Measures No./
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Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Enact interim measures to protect undesignated CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
sites from demolition or significant modification
without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
incorporation of archaeological sites within new
developments, using their special qualities as a
theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report A/D 3/4
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and
proposed mitigation of resources within the project
area. Submit one copy of the completed report,with
original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent
archiving.
If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal CP B Review of report A/D 4
fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the
developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to
protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist
shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring)that may be
appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate,
the program must include, but not be limited to, the
following measures:
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Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of report A/D 4
equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with
minimal construction delay, to the site full-time
during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO BSC Review of report A/D 4
or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities
elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage.
If construction personnel make the discovery, the
grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for CP D Review of report D 3
documentation in the summary report and transfer to
an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino
County Museum).
Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho CP D Review of report D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a
copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
Geology and Soils
The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
RWQCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o construction
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year
of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO C During A 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions construction
from the site during such episodes.
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Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the permit applicant BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
shall submit to Building Official for approval, Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically
identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during
construction activities entering the storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed
project that identifies specific measures to control
on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of
grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the
following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing
of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to
rainy periods experienced in Southern California,and b)
An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur
either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program
within a specified time frame.
During construction, temporary berms such as BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent
discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there
is rainfall or other runoff.
During construction, to remove pollutants, street BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and
after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to
prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
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The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)prepared
by Fuscoe Engineering on July 3, 2006, to reduce
pollutants after construction entering the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practical.
Landscaping plans shall include provisions for BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
controlling and minimizing the use of
fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall
be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for
these areas, including monitoring provisions for a
minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval prior to the issuance of grading
permits.
Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
submit to the City Engineer for approval of a WQMP,
including a project description and identifying BMPs that
will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm
drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The
WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI)to comply
with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water
Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been
obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's
Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City
Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Noise
Construct a 5-foot high barrier for Lots (Units)7 through BO B/C Review of plans C 2/4
10 and Lots (Units) 72 through 92 facing Foothill
Boulevard and Grove Avenue.
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Construct a 5-foot high second floor balcony noise BO B/C Review of plans C 2/4
barrier for Lots (Units) 88 and 89 facing Foothill
Boulevard.
Provide a"windows closed"condition requiring a means BO B/C Review of plans C 2/4
of mechanical ventilation for all homes.
Provide standard dual-glazed windows with a Sound BO B/C Review of plans C 2/4
Transmission Class (STC) rating of 26 or higher for all
units and homes facing Grove Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard.
To minimize the potential interior noise impacts, lots BO B/C Review of plans C 2/4
(units)facing Foothill Boulevard should be provided with
weather-stripped solid core exterior doors, and exterior
wall/roof assemblies should be free of cut outs and
openings.
Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the BO C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may
be required by the Building Official. Said consultant
shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24
hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above
standards, then construction activities shall be reduced
in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise
standards or halted.
The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early CP C During A A
as possible in the first phase. construction
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Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the POW C During A 4/7
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for
hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to
and from the construction site),then the developer shall
prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any
construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible,
the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C- Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal (Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5- Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6- Revoke CUP
7-Citation
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