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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/13 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA JUNE 139 2012 - 6:00 PM RANCHO UCAMON Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Lou Munoz_ Frances Howdyshell Janet Ryerson_ Candyce Burnett_ Bill Pallotto Carol Douglass (Equestrian)_ Tom Tisler (Bicycle) Francisco Oaxaca (Alternate)_ Kelly Matheny (Alternate) II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18741 - CENTEX HOMES -A residential subdivision of 53 single- family lots on 40.12 acres of land in the Very Low Residential district of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - APN:0226-081-05 and 06 B. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925-MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO.— A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Trail and the Regional Trail for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single family lots generally, located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere of Influence. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the committee. Items to be discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda. 1 of 2 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA JUNE 13, 2012 RANCHO CUCAMONGA IV. ADJOURNMENT 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 7, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga- 2 of 2 Vicinity Map Trails Advisory Committee Meeting June 13 , 2012 B A ------- - - - - - - ---- --- it R A N > N E E a o _are 7.40 19th st s i Base Line r- Base Line -i �� f C urch ti I Church oothill Foothill E c fo m m Arrow e � E � � � Arrow E — " Jersey L A stnc w r6th C7 6th i n c W N L > Y A } Meeting Location: City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive TRAILS ADVISORYCOMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET June 13, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18741 - CENTEX HOMES - A residential subdivision of 53 single family lots on 40.12 acres of land in the Very Low Residential district of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road -APN:0226-081-05 and 06. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide 40.12 acres of vacant land into 53 lots for single-family residential development at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardmann Bullock Road. This site is in the Very Low Residential District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan. The lots in the tract will average approximately 25,000 square feet. The lot sizes range from 20,000 square feet to approximately 40,000 square feet. The applicant is not proposing any housing product at this time. The trails generally travel north and south in this subdivision and are all located at the rear of the lots. Because of the grades, water bars will be installed to allow for the .5 percent pad area required at the end of the north south trails leading into public right of ways. At the south ends of the trails where the water bars are located the grade percentages north of the water bars range between 9.3 to 12 percent for approximately 100 feet which is consistent with the Rancho Cucamonga Trail Implementation Plan. The trails along the west and north tract boundary are proposed to be 21 feet wide for trail and emergency access. The west and north side of the trail will have three rail PVC trail fencing and the rear yards throughout the tract will have 6-foot high block walls. Trails along Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road will be 15-feet wide with three rail PVC trail fencing along the street sides of the trail. A proposed community to the north of the project will need to obtain access to this trail to allow riders and pedestrian access to the Community Trail on Wilson Avenue. Both parties have been in contact with each other but no agreement has been made. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code and Trail Implementation Plan. The one major issue regarding this project at this time is the access of the proposed project to the north to allow trail access to the Community Trail along Wilson Avenue. A step through can be installed where the connection is granted to restrict vehicle traffic as this is a concern for the applicant. Minor Issues: No Minor issues at this time. Policy Issues: No policy issues at this time. Staff recommendation: Staff requests that the Trails Advisory Committee members review the proposed Tentative Tract Map and recommend approval to the Planning Commission with a recommendation to have the applicant work with the applicant to the north to grant access to the trail that leads to the community trail on Wilson Avenue. Staff Planner: Steve Fowler TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET June 13, 2012 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925-MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO.—A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Trail and the Regional Trail for the Carrari Ranch project(the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single-family lots generally located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere of Influence. Related files Environmental Impact Report (EIR) DRC2004-01048 for Specific Plan DRC2008- 00940, Annexation DRC2005-00602, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00477, General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00030. BACKGROUND The Trail Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed the trail plans for the proposed Carrari Ranch Project, the proposed development of 107 single-family lots within the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan area (342 acres), on August 12, 2009, November 17, 2009, and March 10, 2010 and provided comments to the applicant. The applicant has revised/responded to one of those comments. The March.10, 2010 TAC Action agenda is attached. DESIGN PARAMETERS: The Carrari Ranch Specific Plan project area has a Regional Trail that traverses the site generally running east west and is proposing to share a section of the Almond Community Trail to improve an 800-foot section for a secondary access road. After the March 10, 2010 TAC meeting the applicant amended the plans to address the following concerns. Regional Trail: The applicant proposes to install section of the Regional Trail that is only 12 feet wide from the westerly tract boundary line to the easterly tract boundary line through the northerly end of the developed area along the private road, Delphin Place. The TAC provided comments regarding the off-site connections to the Regional Trail, driveway crossings, and the reduction of trail fencing. Additionally, staff noted the substandard width of the trail (minimum 30 feet) and the need to improve the Regional Trail to the property lines and not at the tract boundary. During the March 10, 2010 meeting, the applicant expressed willingness to reduce any driveway approach that crosses the Regional Trail to a 12 foot maximum, however, no change was made to the Specific Plan limiting the driveway approach size or number of driveway crossings. The committee also requested that the applicant provide details for the proposed trail fencing along the Regional Trail and for the trail improvements from the tract boundary to the property line of the ownership area. No new details were provided by the applicant. No changes have been made to the proposed Regional Trail as part of this re-submittal. Community Trail: At the March 10, 2010 TAC meeting the committee provided feedback requesting the applicant to clarify the crossing at the Almond Avenue and Gooseneck Road. The committee also requested that the applicant update the drawing of the Thorpe Canyon/Almond Avenue extension culvert/bridge to indicate the changes made to the drawing presented at that meeting. The applicant has revised the plans for the proposed improvements to the Thorpe Canyon culvert but did not address the crossing of Gooseneck Road and Almond Avenue, The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Aesthetics/Light and Glare section (AES-2 Implementation of the project would degrade the visual character/quality of the site and its surroundings0 evaluated the Thorpe Canyon crossing and impacts associated with the project. The DEIR determined that the "community trail...(within the Thorpe Canyon area)would be adversely affected by construction of the off-site emergency access road and associated Thorpe Canyon culvert crossing." The DEIR found the impacts related to the Thorpe Canyon as well as the proposed grading of the site to be a Significant and Unavoidable Impact. Zf�� 13 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 — MILLER DEVELOPMENT June 13, 2012 Page 2 STAFF COMMENTS: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: 1. Although the revised plans submitted for the TAC review addressed the Thorp Canyon Crossing no additional comments were addressed with this revised submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Trails Advisory Committee review the proposed trail layout and forward a negative recommendation to the Planning Commission for denial as it relates to the Tentative Tract Map. The Tentative Tract Map does not meet the intent of the General Plan, Hillside Grading Standards, Hillside Grading Ordinance, Equestrian Overlay requirement, Trail Implementation Plan, or the Land Development Review Design Guidelines. Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner Attachments: A— TAC Comments dated March 10, 2010 B —TAC Action Agenda dated March 10, 2010 C — Full set of plans TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET March 10, 2010 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925-MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO—A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Trail and the Regional Trail for the Carrari Ranch project(the proposed subdivision of approximately 74-acres for 110 single-family lots)generally located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere-of-Influence. BACKGROUND: The Trail Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed the trail plans for the proposed Carrari Ranch Project,the proposed development of 110 single-family lots within the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan area (342-acres), on August 12, 2009, and November 17, 2010, and provided comments to the applicant. The applicant has revised/responded to some of those comments and is requesting further feedback from the TAC on the project. The November 17, 2009, TAC Action agenda is attached. DESIGN PARAMETERS• The Carrari Ranch Specific Plan project area has a Regional Trail that traverses the site generally running east-west and is proposing to share a section of the Almond Community Trail to improve an 800-foot section for a secondary access road. After the November 17, 2009, TAC meeting, the applicant amended the plans to address the following concerns. Regional Trail: The applicant proposes to improve a 12-foot section of the Regional Trail from the westerly tract boundary line to the easterly tract boundary line through the northerly end of the developed area along the private road, Delphin Place. The TAC provided comments regarding the off-site connections to the Regional Trail, driveway crossings, and the reduction of trail fencing. Additionally, staff noted the substandard width of the trail (minimum 30 feet) and the need to improve the Regional Trail to the property lines and not at the tract boundary. No changes have been made to the proposed Region Trail as part of this re-submittal. Community Trail: The applicant has revised the plans for the proposed improvements to an 800-foot section of the Almond Trail for the proposed emergency secondary access road based on comments received at the November 17, 2009,TAC meeting. The TAC provided comments to the applicant regarding the visual impact to the Thorpe Canyon/Almond Avenue extension, modifying the City trail standards, sharing the trail section for the secondary access,and equestrian safety with the proposed paving of the trail. The applicant has revised the design to accommodate both the 26-foot emergency access road and the 20-foot Community Trail. STAFF COMMENTS: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: Community Trail 1. The adjacent road/trail section should be revised to indicate the location of all improvements including the proposed trail fencing. The note on the plans state that trail fencing will be installed along the curb edge of the trail as requested by the TAC. The new cross section is shown on sheet 6 of 12 in the attached plans. EXHIBIT A a-3 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET November 17, 2009 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) DRC2004-01048 FOR ANNEXATION DRC2005-00602, DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00477, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2005-00629, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2006-00030, SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. — A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Trail and the Regional Trail forthe Carrari Ranch project(the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 110 single-family lots generally located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere-of-Influence. BACKGROUND The Trail Advisory Committee(TAC) reviewed the trail plans forthe proposed Carrari Ranch Project, the proposed development of 110 single-family lots within the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan area (342 acres), on August 12, 2009, and provided comments to the applicant. The applicant has revised/responded to those comments and is requesting further feedback from the TAC on the project. The TAC Action agenda is attached. DESIGN PARAMETERS• The Carrari Ranch Specific Plan project area has a Regional Trail that traverses the site generally running east west and is proposing to share a section of the Almond Community Trail to improve an 800-foot section for a secondary access road. After the August 12, 2009 TAC meeting the applicant amended the plans to address the following concerns. Regional Trail: The applicant proposes to improve a 12-foot wide section of the Regional Trail from the westerly tract boundary line to the easterly tract boundary line through the northerly end of the developed area along the private road, Delphin Place. The TAC provided comments regarding the off-site connections to the Regional Trail, driveway crossings, and the reduction of trail fencing. Additionally, staff noted the substandard width of the trail (minimum 30 feet wide)and the need to improve the Regional Trail to the property lines and not at the tract boundary. Community Trail: The applicant proposes to improve an 800-foot section of the Almond Trail for the proposed emergency secondary access road. The TAC provided comments regarding the visual impact to the Thorpe Canyon/Almond Avenue extension, modifying the City trail standards, sharing the trail section for the secondary access, and equestrian safety with the proposed paving of the trail. Analysis: The applicant has responded to the comments that were identified (see attached letter Attachment C). STAFF COMMENTS: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for discussion purposes. Major Issues: Community Trail 1. The applicant has revised the alignment of the secondary access road along an 800-foot portion of the Almond Trail to provide a 12-foot wide minimum trail surface as requested bythe EXHIBIT - A TRAILS ADVISO RY COMMITTEE COMMEND" SHEET August 1 2, 2009 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) DRC2004-01048 FOR ANNEXATION DRC2005-00602, DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00477, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2005-00629, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2006-00030, SPECIFIC PLAN DRC20OB-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 il and the MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO.—A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Tra Regional Trail forthe Carrad Ranch project(the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 110 single-family lots), generally located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place acres for and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere-of-Influence. SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The project is generally located north of Reales Street and west of Archibald Avenue within the City of Rancho Cucarnonga's Sphere-of-influence. The Carrara Ranch project area is unimproved with dirt roads and easements that traverse the site. The site is designated Open Space and Hillside Residential within the General Plan and will be pre-zoned as part of the project, consistent with the General Plan designations. The properties to the west and east are designated Open Space and Hillside Residential with minimal improvements and scattered single-family dwelling units. The property to the n orth is within the San Bernardino National Forest boundary and the properties to the south are developed with Hillside Overlay District and has slopes in excess of 30 percesingle-family residential zoned Very Low Residential (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre). The subject property is within the nt. The Almond Trail is located to the south of the project site and moves along through the Angalls Canyon and the adjoining Thorpe Canyon. This trail is considered one of the most scenic trails in the City and trail improvements were kept to a minimum to preserve the area. Additionally, a proposed Regional Trail is located within the project site as indicated in the General Plan and Trail improvement Plan. DESIGN PARAMETERS: The project includes the proposed development of 110 single-family lots within the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan area (342 acres) and the annexation of approximately 670 acres of land. This project proposes to construct the Regional Trail through the project site and pave an approximately 800-foot section of the Almond Trail for a secondary access road. Regional Trail The Hiking and Riding Trails Master Plan (General Plan Exhibit 111-13) shows a Regional Trail that traverses the site generally running east to west and then heads south along the westerly property line to the existing City limits south of the stream crossing. The trail then heads west across the Southern California Edison easement. The existing location of.the Regional Trail follows service roads for the most part. The fire road terminates west of the subject project site, and the trail is lost at this point. Because of the possible constraints with topography, grade, and future extension of the Regional Trail, it may be more appropriate to continue the Regional Trail along a U.S. Forest Service Fire Control road generally west of the proposed tract boundary. Since the General Plan is a policy document, the exact locations are typically determined as development occurs and ideal trail locations are analyzed. The applicant proposes to improve a 12-foot section of the Regional Trail from the westerly tract boundary line to the easterly tract boundary line through the northerly end of the developed area along the private road, Delphin Place. No improvements are proposed for the Regional Trail that extends from the tract boundary to the east and west property line. EXHIBIT - A r � 1 _� 9 -5- TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUETT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT August 12, 2009 Page 3 STAFF COMMENTS' The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: Community Trail: 1. The alignment of the secondary access road along an 800-fool portion of the Almond Trail. The access road and trail will share the 26-foot wide right-of-way. The trail is proposed to be paved with an all-weather material that will be approved by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District(RCFD). The trail is.proposed as a 6-foot decomposed granite shoulder/trail. No trail fencing is proposed between the paved access road and the trail within this section of the Community Trail. Additional grade information will be provided at the Trail Advisory Committee meeting. 2. The applicant proposes to install a bridge or culvert for a future Almond Street crossing of Thorpe Canyon and grade the ultimate right-of-way for a residential collector street. Staff has asked for a parkway community trail to be included on one side of Almond Street. The Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) should consider whether a community trail along the street is needed, in addition to an existing trail that crosses the bottom of this canyon, and if so, would a 12-foot parkway trail without street trees suffice over the culvert or bridge. A vehicle gate with side access, per Standard Drawing 1006, would be appropriate at the south end of the emergency access road/private trail. 3. Consider requiring a concrete header between asphalt and decomposed granite and a minimum width of 10 feet clear of any fencing. Regional Trail: 1. The location of driveways that cross the regional trail and the proposed materials within the driveway crossing. There is a potential to have of up to 11 driveways intersecting this section of the trail. The Trails Advisory Committee should consider in its evaluation that Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16925 has been designed with lots that front onto Delphin Place, which can create opportunities for driveway conflicts between horse riders and vehicles. 2. The TAC should review the design of the.Regional Trail as proposed. The proposed trail does not meet the minimum 30 feet in width and may exceed the maximum grades permitted. 3. The TAC should considerwhether the applicant should continue the trail improvements forthe Regional Trail from the limits of the tract boundary extending both easterly and westerlyto the property line. The plans indicate that this is an existing section of the Regional Trail. There are no improvements along this section of trail. 4. The TAC should consider realigning the location of the Regional Trail along the fire control road. If the applicant is required to improve the trail in the location as indicated within the Hiking and Riding Trails Master Plan (General Plan Exhibit III-13), then the TAC should consider requiring a "Step Through," per Standard Drawing 1007, at the Delphin Place gated community entry instead of a man-gate. / CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY t P D COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009, @ 6:00 PM RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION 1. ROLL CALL: X Frances Howdyshell _ Pam Stewart (Alternate) X Lou Munoz X Larry Henderson _ Antonio Karraa _ Janet Ryerson (Alternate) X Francisco Oaxaca X Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member) II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) DRC20D4-01048 FOR ANNEXATION DRC2005-00602, DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00477, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2005-00629, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2006-00030, SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925-MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO.—A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Trail and the Regional Trail for the Carrari Ranch project(the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 110 single-family lots), generally located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere-of-Influence. Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner Action: Continued to the next TAC meeting September 9, 2009 to bring back additional Information concerning the following: 1. Provide drawings on visual impact of the Thorpe Canyon/Almond Avenue extension culvert/bridge. 2. Provide map information on the north/south connections off site to the Regional(Front Line Fire Road) Trail. 3. Concern with modifying City Trail Standards for an entire Project including off site existing trail improvements, versus limited areas as in previous TAC reviews: 4. Concern with the requested shared north/south Almond Trail section the reduction of the existing 15 foot wide dirt trail to a 6 foot wide DG and the potential for wash outs making it unusable. 5. Concern with the requested shared north/south Almond Trail section with paving safetyfor equestrian safety given the existing steep grade and the future maintenance contingent on an off site HOA. 6, The On-site Tract Regional Trail Driveway crossings, present a significant challenge and should be eliminated or reduced to the extent possible. 7. The regional trail fencing will also be reduced where there are driveway conflicts to provide line of site standards. Details concerning this reduction need to be analyzed. EXHIBIT - B Arch itecture+P Iannins 179-- Fifth irvine, C6, 02611 ' i;[gy.;nm October 28,2009 Ms. Candyce Burnett Planning Division City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Dr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 RE: Carran Ranch Trails Dear Candyce: This letter has been prepared in response to a request from the Trails Advisory Committee for additional information on the following items: 1. Provide drawings on visual impact of the Thorpe Canyon/Almond Avenue extension culvert/bridge. Response No, 1:,This information is being prepared by the consulting firm PACE and will be provided to the City shortly under separate cover for review by the Trails Advisory Committee(TAC)prior to the November 17 TAC meeting. 2. Provide map information on the north/south connections off-site to the Regional (Front Line Fire Road) Trail. Response No 2: It is unclear which trail is being referenced. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Hiking & Equestrian Riding Map does not identify a north-south trail within the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan Area. 3. Concern with modifying City Trail Standards for an entire Project including all of the existing trail improvements, versus Iimited areas as in previous TAC reviews. Response No. 3: The off-site Almond Trail will be 12 feet in width per the TAC's request. The emergency access road shall be separated from the trail by the standard City equestrian fericing. EXHIBIT - C TY C 11 i� o Ms. Candyce Burnett City of Rancho Cucamonga October 28, 2009 Page 3 of 3 If you have any questions or comments after reviewing this letter. please contact me. Thank you. Sincerely, / �! / L1/ !Y c Mark Hickner Director of Planning and Entitlement KTGY Group, Inc. mhickner@ktgy.com CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 (a) 6:00 PM RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION I. ROLL CALL: X Frances Howdyshell X Pam Stewart (Alternate) X Lou Munoz X Larry Henderson X Janet Ryerson _ Kelly Matheny (Alternate) X Francisco Oaxaca X Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member) Don Yoder(Bicycle Member) _ Tom Tisler(Bicycle Member Alternate) II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) DRC2004-01048 FOR ANNEXATION DRC2005-00602, DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00477, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2005-00629, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2006-00030, SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. —A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Trail and the Regional Trail for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 110 single-family lots), generally located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere-of-Influence. Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner Committee Action: Continued to an unspecified future date(at Applicant's request)to revise plans consistent with TAC Comments as expressed by the committee members regarding the following concerns: 1. Applicant is reviewing the Culvert design and will revise the plans accordingly. 2. Clarify the crossing at Almond Avenue and Gooseneck Road. This crossing is addressed in the Specific Plan but should be represented on the Trail plans. 3. Expand the trail easement to the full 20 feet on the north/south Almond Trail section and provide a separate (no overlay) 26-foot easement for the secondary access road and amend plans to reflect the full width. 4. Concern with the substandard width of the on-site Regional Trail and the potential to have up to 11 driveway crossings. Consider narrowing driveway approaches, creating a signage program, other amenities including tie up area/rest areas, and utilizing a different pavement treatment within these driveway crossings. EXHIBIT - B L)-� ft , �ly 9 -/0 MEMORANDUM ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT C Date: February 22, 2010 RANCHO UCAMONGA To: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner From: Betty Miller, Associate Engineer`Iq� Subject: Carrari Ranch Trail Issues, SUBTT16926 and DRC2008-00940 When the Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) reviews the exhibits provided for their meeting on March 10, please alert them the only thing that has changed since November is the off site easement configuration on sheet 6. 1 am repeating most of the topics in my November 16, 2009, memo that I think they should discuss: 1. Proposed 12-foot regional trail section continues to follow Standard Drawing 1002-B, which is the bare minimum for a Community Trail. Most community trails are 20 feet wide, conforming to Standard Drawing 1002-A along street frontages or Standard Drawing 1004 between lots. The General Plan states (page III-159) regional multipurpose trails should be a minimum of 30 feet wide and only offers credit toward park dedication requirements if they have an additional 15 feet of landscaping (page 111-160). 2. The Traffic Section has asked that driveway and intersection Lines of Sight be plotted along the proposed regional trail. At a minimum, when driveways cross trails the trail PVC fencing should be held back 50 feet on both sides of drive approaches. This could mean no fencing at all on ten lots (91, 94, 95, 97-100,105, 70 & 71) making a landscape buffer between the back of curb and the 12-foot trail and even more desirable. 3. The 46-foot "Adjacent Road/Trail Section" on sheet 6 has been revised. Now the proposal is to parallel the Community Trail, on the upstream side, with 2:1 slopes to daylight in an additional slope easement, shown draining across the graded shoulder. a. Developer shall obtain and record all necessary off site easements before the tentative tract map is scheduled for Planning Commission review. This will include street rights-of- way and the grading easement to install Almond Street across Thorpe Canyon from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and grading easements from properties on both sides of Almond east of the canyon. b. They propose to cross the existing Community Trail with asphalt at a 9.4% grade. c. Does the TAC want PVC fencing between the trail and emergency access roadway? d. It would have been nice if they had provided sheet 12 from the tentative tract plans, since it is referenced on the two detail sheets. TAC may want to see Sections C/12, D/12 and J/12. e. It would also be nice to see a section east of Thorpe Canyon. 4. The Specific Plan provides 5-foot level parkways on both sides of Delphin Place south of"A" Street. TAC should decide if this is sufficient for pedestrians for the 1800 feet between the gated entry and the regional trail. EXHIBIT - D � '�� I CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE' AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 Cad o:Od PM RAINS RZOOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION f. ROLL CALL: X I Frances Howd shell X Janet Ryerson Ex Lou Munoz Kell Mathen (Alternate) Francisco Oaxaca Alternate X Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member X I Larry Henderson A Don Yoder (Bicycle Member) Vacant X Tom Tisler (Bicycle Member Alternate If. NEW BUSINESS A. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925-MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO.—A review of the trail plans for a section of the Almond Trail and the Regional Trail for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately. 74-acres for 110 single-family lots), generally located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere-of-Influence. Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Betty Miller, Associate Engineer Action: Continued to an unspecified future date to bring back additional information concerning the following: 1. Provide a revised drawing of the Thorpe Canyon/Almond Avenue extension culvert/bridge (now 44 feet wide by 12 feet tall)to identify the changes made to the drawing presented at the November 17, 2009, TAC meeting. 2. Clarify the crossing at Almond Avenue and Gooseneck Road. This crossing should be represented on the Trail Plans. 3. There is a concern about modifying City Trail Standards for the Regional Trail within the project boundaries. The TAC discussed the proposed 12-foot width of the Regional Trail and that it is less than the minimum required for Community Trails. The TAC is recommending the trail meet the minimum City Standard for a Regional Trail 4. The proposed driveway crossings along the Regional Trail. The applicant indicated that they were willing to reduce the driveway approach to the minimum 12 feet permitted by the City Standard. Provide a revised detail of the driveway crossings and pavement treatments or alternative material within these crossings. EXHIBIT LE03 /3- ��- TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA March 24, 2010 Page 2 5. Provide a detail of the proposed trail fencing along the Regional Trail. This detail will need to be analyzed to determine appropriate set back for line of site conflict. 6. Provide a detail of the improvements from the tract boundary to the property line of the current ownership area for the Regional Trail within the existing disturbed areas. III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: This is the time and place for the general public to address the Trails Advisory Committee. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. The following members of the public provided comments on the project(TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925), concerning the issues on safety, and the importance of keeping to the City Standards for trail improvements: 1. Sandra & Glen Garza, 9493 Valley View Street, Alta Loma, CA 91737 2. Kathy Cameron, 9212 Cottonwood Way, Alta Loma, CA 91737 3. Mary Bullock, 6087 Burgundy Avenue, Alta Loma, CA 91737 4. Carlene Ariza, 8435 Pumalo Street, Alta Loma, CA 91701 5. Ken Douglass, 6147 Indigo, Alta Loma, CA 91701 IV. OLD BUSINESS - None V. ADJOURNMENT - 6:48 PM