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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-50 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A FIRE TRAINING CENTER AT THE EXISTING RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) STATION #174 LOCATED IN THE MEDIUM IMPACT HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (MIHI) DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AT 11297 JERSEY BOULEVARD;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0229-111-34. A. Recitals. 1. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit DRC2014-00932 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 22nd day of July, 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a 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 July 22, 2015, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a property located at the southwest corner of Jersey Boulevard and Milliken in the Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI) Zoning District; b. The triangular shaped 6.2 acre project site is developed with RCFPD Fire Station Number 174 and includes a 17,034 square foot main fire station building, a 14,600 square foot maintenance building and a 2,349 square foot warehouse/covered carport along with 40 parking stalls; C. To the north is a vacant lot that is zoned Medium Impact Heavy Industrial(MINI);to the east and west are existing industrial buildings that are zoned Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI); and, to the south, is a rail spur line that is zoned Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MINI); d. The project is for the expansion of the existing Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) Station Number 174. The proposed structures include a new fire training center (14,789 square feet), a warehouse/parts-storage building (2,455 square feet), a fitness building (3,186 square feet), a training house (3,064 square feet) and a multi-story training tower with a PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 2 lattice metal training structure (15,415 square feet), for a total of 38,909 square feet of new structures. The project includes a complete reconfiguration of the parking lot for an overall total of 131 parking spaces. The proposed live fire training tower and flashover chamber will replace existing on-site structures; and e. The project complies with or exceeds all related Development Code criteria. The building setback from Milliken Avenue is 100 feet (45 feet required), 70 feet from Jersey Boulevard (35 feet required) and 5 feet from the interior property lines (0 and 5 feet required). The maximum building height is 70 feet (70 foot maximum) and is setback 120 feet from the Milliken Avenue. Landscape coverage is 15 percent (5 percent required) and Floor Area Ratio is 27 percent (maximum FAR is 50 percent); and f. A total of 131 on-site parking spaces are proposed. This includes 40 parking spaces available for public use, 56 staff parking spaces behind the gates in the yard area and 35 temporary parking spaces available for special events. Parking for the once yearly open house event will be provided on-site along Jersey Boulevard and on the vacant lot across Jersey Boulevard from the fire station; and g. Fire Station Number 174 is currently operated by 6 firefighters and 5 maintenance personnel.The new training facility will have 7 full time employees and will operate from 7:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. There will be 18 regular employees on site during the largest shift,with firefighters working 24 hour shifts. The fire training activities will take place on a weekly basis and will used by RCFPD employees, local utility agencies and surrounding community colleges with firefighting programs. The facility will also be used for firefighter graduations and for an annual fire station open house. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code, Municipal Code,General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plans or City regulations/standards. The Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI) zoning district is a subcategory of the Heavy Industrial (HI) Development District. The General Plan states that the Heavy Industrial (HI)development district is intended for more intense land uses.The project is for the expansion of Fire Station #174 and will include expanded fire training facilities. The operation of the new facility will include regular classes and live fire training exercises, along with occasional large gatherings for fire personnel graduations and a once yearly fire station open house. The Heavy Industrial (HI) development district is well suited for the proposed activities as the HI development district in intended for operations that include increased traffic and that generate noise, odor and vibrations. The Development Code permits Public Safety Facilities within the Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MINI) zoning district with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The project complies with all related Development Code requirements including building setbacks, height limitations, floor area ratio, design guidelines and on-site parking. b. The site is physically suited for the type, density, and intensity of the proposed use including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints and can be conditioned to meet all related performance criteria and development standards. The Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI)zoning district is well suited for the proposed use as it is designed to accommodate uses that PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 3 may generate increased noise, odor and vibrations and may include frequent truck traffic. The fire station and training facility will include the use of firefighting vehicles, small motorized equipment,the occasional use of sirens and increased vehicle traffic during live fire training events.All uses,though, will comply will the performance standards for the Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI) zoning district. C. Granting the application would not be detrimental to the public, health, safety, morals, or welfare. The proposed fire training center is designed to comply with all local, State and Federal air quality and fire safety requirements and will not negatively impact the other land uses in the surrounding area. Additionally, the Air Quality Analysis prepared for the project (Placeworks; January 29, 2015) concluded that operation of the new facility, including onsite equipment, live fire training exercises and the increase in staff size, will not exceed South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) thresholds. 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. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines,the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; 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 prior to approving the requested Design Review entitlement. C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 4 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above,this Commission hereby approves the application, subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the standard conditions attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference: Planning Department 1) Approval is for the operation of a 38,909 square fire training RCFPD Fire Station Number 174 which is located at the southwest corner of Jersey Boulevard and Milliken Avenue at 11297 Jersey Boulevard;APN: 0229-111-34. 2) Approval is contingent on the approval of Design Review DRC2014- 00931. 3) Changes to the approved Site Plan and/or expansion of the approved uses requires prior approval of the Planning Director or Planning Commission. 4) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances. Air Quality Short Term (Construction) Emissions 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 man ufacturers'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 the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff. 3) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 4) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. 5) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 5 6) 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. 7) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. 8) 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 Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 9) Speed limits shall be reduced to 15 miles per hour on unpaved surfaces. 10) Street sweeping shall conform to SCAQMD Rule 1186 (Compliant Sweepers). 11) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 6 Long Term Emissions 12) Install an emissions scrubber on the flashover chamber that filters 99 percent of the sub-micron particulates. 13) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to minimize vehicle idling at curbsides. 14) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. 15) Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours. 16) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or occupant sensors. 17) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits. 18) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure. 19) Comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources PRC-03, and Stationary Sources Operations Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance and ADV-MISC to reduce emissions of restaurant operations. 20) 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). 21) All industrial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools. 22) All industrial businesses with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 23) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood Burning Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce emissions of PM2.5 and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009. 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: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 7 • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity forthe City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the area. • Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2 Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archaeological sites, capping or covering sites with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee. • 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). • Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 8 Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. Greenhouse Gasses Short Term (Construction) GHG Emissions 1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other soil-stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible. 2) The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based on low-emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a statement on the grading plan that ensures all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufactures specification. 3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes. 4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered engines where feasible. 5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour traffic. 6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for construction crew. Long Term (Operational) GHG Emissions 7) Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or manufactured locally. Use"Green Building Materials" such as materials that are resource efficient, recycled, and manufactured in an environmentally friendly way including low-volatile-organic-compound PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 9 (VOC) materials. 8) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy standard including but not limited to any combination of: • Increased insulation • Limit air leakage through the structure • Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating and cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances • Landscape and developed site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and landscaping • Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems • Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements • Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED's) for outdoor lighting. 9) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project and include the following: • Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. • Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available and/or install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water. • Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient fixtures and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals/water heaters. • Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non- vegetated surfaces. 10) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educated employees about reducing waste and about recycling. Hydrology and Water Quality Construction Activity 1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits,the permit applicant shall submit to the Building Official for approval, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 10 disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern California,and b)An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) During construction,temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. 4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. 5) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. Post Construction— Operational 6) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Building Official for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 7) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. Grading Activities 1) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Preliminary Water Quality Management Exhibit prepared by Epic Engineers(March PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 11 19, 2015)to reduce construction pollutants from entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. Noise 1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 3) 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 22ND DAY OF JULY 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman ATTEST: Candyce 0 urnett, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-50 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 - RCFPD July 22, 2015 Page 12 I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 22nd day of July by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MUNOZ ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE _ City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: Design Review DRC2014-01139 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2014-01135. Public Review Period Closes: July 22, 2015 Project Name: Project Applicant: Frito-Lay Project Location (also see attached map): Located within the General Industrial (GI) District, at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street at 9535 Archibald Avenue - APN: 0210-071-28. Project Description: The proposed project is the construction of a 92-foot high,46,836 square foot warehouse addition to an existing 430,643 square foot office,warehouse, and manufacturing facility on 37.05 acres of land. The application also includes a request for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the 75-foot maximum building height and a Tree Removal Permit to remove 9 existing trees whose location conflicts with proposed improvements FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment. If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the review period. July 22 2015 Date of Determination Adopted By ` Conditions of Approval G'U CjtGAMONCA ANcuo Community Development Department Project#: DRC2014-00931 DRC2014-00932 Project Name: RCFPD Fire Training Center Location: 11297 JERSEY BLVD-022911134-0000 Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 1. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. 2. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 4. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,260.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing. 5. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. 6. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services. 7. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 8. A minimum of 20 percent of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30 percent within commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees-24-inch box or larger. 9. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls. 10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82. vrv✓.v.CityolRC.us Printed:7/15/2015 Project#: DRC2014-00931 DRC2014-00932 Project Name: RCFPD Fire Training Center Location: 11297 JERSEY BLVD -022911134-0000 Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 11. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building plans. 12. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet. 13. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a curb stop). 14. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 15. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/ recreational uses. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. Construction of a median curb along Jersey Boulevard consistent with the design per City Drawing Number 1339 sheet 3. Limits of median curb and design chances subject to plan check by the Traffic Engineer. The median curb will make the proposed westerly driveway to be a right-in/right-out access. 2. Appropriate Transportation Development Impact fees will be assessed. 3. Revise City street improvement plans drawing 1330 sheets 1, 3, 9, & 16 to reflect changes to the median, drive approaches, sidewalk and striping. Standard Conditions of Approval 4. Vehicular access rights have been dedicated to the City. A request to quitclaim the vehicular restriction shall be processed to City Council prior to issuance of Building Permits. Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 1. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. www.CityofRC.us Printed:7/75/2015 Page 2 of 5 Project#: DRC2014-00931 DRC2014-00932 Project Name: RCFPD Fire Training Center Location: 11297 JERSEY BLVD -022911134-0000 Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Grading ROJECT:Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 2. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit". 3. Grading Inspections: a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre-grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over-excavation; if) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) best management practices (BMP) devices. 5. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of Approval. 6. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office. 7. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification Number(WDID). 8. The applicant shall provide a copy of EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) with the Facility ID Number assigned to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit. 9. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis for the underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best management practices (BMP"s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 10. Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard lined gutters and swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent v7wvv.CityofRC.us Panted:7/15/2015 Page 3 of 5 Project#: DRC2014-00931 DRC2014-00932 Project Name: RCFPD Fire Training Center Location: 11297 JERSEY BLVD -022911134-0000 Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Gradinq Section Standard Conditions of Approval 11. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 12. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan. 13. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report. 14. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review. 15. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 16. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer. 17. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 18. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit. 19. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. 20. The Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibility path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building doors in conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the current adopted California Building Code. 21. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where possible, and provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. 22. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property. 23. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted California Plumbing Code. v .CityofRC.us Printed 7/15/2015 Page 4 of 5 Project#: DRC2014-00931 DRC2014-00932 Project Name: RCFPD Fire Training Center Location: 11297 JERSEY BLVD -022911134-0000 Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 24. Private streets for multifamily developments will include street plans as part of the Grading and Drainage Plan set. Plan view to show typical street sections. Profile view to show centerline and top of curb profiles. 25. The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the, current adopted California Building Code. 26. Roof storm water is not permitted to Flow over the public parkway and shall be directed to an under parkway culvert per City of Rancho Cucamonga requirements prior to issuance of a grading permit. vnvw.CityofRC.us Printed:7/15/2015 Page 5 of 5