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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13/05/08 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MAY 8, 2013 - 6:00 PM RANCHO UCAMONG Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER ACTION Roll Call Frances Howdyshell A Ray Wimberly X Janet Ryerson X Candyce Burnett A Bill Pallotto A Carol Douglass (Equestrian) X Tom Tisler (Bicycle) X Francisco Oaxaca (Alternate) X Kelly Matheny (Alternate) A II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18870- The Committee LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA - A request to subdivide a vacant parcel of recommended the about 3,047,614 square feet (79.67-acres) into 291 lots in the Low Medium (LM) project be forwarded Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan(South Overlay), located about 525 feet to the Planning east of Etiwanda Avenue at the north side of Arrow Route, APN: 0229-041-09. Commission for Related file: Development Review DRC2012-01202. Staff has prepared a approval. Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012- 01202-LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA-A review of 291 single-family homes that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision of a parcel of about 3,047,614 square feet (79.67-acres) in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located about 525 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue at the north side of Arrow Route;APN: 0229-041-09. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT1870. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 1 of 2 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA RnNceo CUCAMONOA MAY 8, 2013 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 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. IV. ADJOURNMENT 7:30 PM 2 of 2 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MAY 8, 2013 - 6:00 PM RANCHO UCAMONG Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Janet Ryerson_ Candyce Burnett_ Bill Pallotto _ Carol Douglass (Equestrian)_ Tom Tisler (Bicycle) _ Francisco Oaxaca (Alternate) _ Kelly Matheny (Alternate) _ II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND TENTATIVE TRACTMAPSUBTT18870- LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA - A request to subdivide a vacant parcel of about 3,047,614 square feet(79.67-acres) into 291 lots in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan(South Overlay),located about 525 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue at the north side of Arrow Route; APN: 0229-041-09. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-01202. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012- 01202-LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA-A review of 291 single-family homes that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision of a parcel of about 3,047,614 square feet (79.67-acres) in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located about 525 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue at the north side of Arrow'Route; APN: 0229-041-09. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT1870. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 1 of 2 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE zr AGENDA RANCHO cUCAMONCA MAY 8, 2013 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. 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 May 2, 2013, 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 May 8 , 2013 A ---------- - - - - - - - - - - - :- - - , ------- t c i .1 y y E a o c I M € d I t � c O d 19th St � s, i Base Line '� Base Line �t Church i Church 1 Foothil Foothill N P EA Arrow — . Arrow J rsey 8th w i a — —� U� 6th y c c 6th W L € Y 4tha — � •• —••� 4th ® Meeting Location: City Hall/Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive LEGEND Ol SPLIT-FACE PERIMETER BLOCK WALL. O2 6" POURED IN PLACE CONCRETE HEADER. O3 3" DEPTH DECOMPOSED GRANITE COMMUNITY TRAIL, 12' WIDE OVER COMPACTED NATIVE SOIL. l / ® 2' WIDE BENCH. O5 FINISH GRADE. © 90% COMPACTED SUB-GRADE. Y;d; O7 EXISTING NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL WITHIN S.C.E. CORRIDOR. (ve O8 EXISTING 36" DIAMETER GAS LINE. `; r O9 PROPOSED SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER PLANTING WITHIN 8' PLANTER AREA. 1� (2)TWO- 15 GALLON TREES PER`LOT PLANTED WITHIN HOMEOWNER BACKYARDS TO"HELP SCREEN SCE UTILITY " TOW ERS/LINES. i Ir 1 � 1 9 7 T(2 3 •� 2 -��\A��61�� i� 10 s„ s"i r i s �-2%MAX 7 77 777- 77777 12'-0" 2' BENCH ` - in 8 5'-0.. CORNERSTONE MODIFIED COMMUNITY TRAIL SECTION WITHIN SCE CORRIDOR �® SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" EXHIBIT D TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET May 8, 2013 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18870 - LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA-A request to subdivide a vacant parcel of about 3,047,614 square feet (79.67-acres) into 291 lots in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located about 525 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue at the north side of Arrow Route; APN: 0229-041-09. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-01202. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-01202 - LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA - A review of 291 single-family homes that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision of a parcel of about 3,047,614 square feet(79.67-acres)in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located about 525 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue at the north side of Arrow Route;APN:0229-041-09. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT1870. Site Characteristics: The project site is an irregularly shaped vacant parcel with an overall area of about 3.5 million square feet (80.8 acres). The site is approximately 1,900 feet deep (north to south); because of its irregular shape, it is approximately 1,300 feet wide (east to west) at the north property line and approximately 2,100 feet wide at the south property line. There is a "dog leg" extension that is approximately 270 feet in width and 688 feet in length at the northwest corner of the property that extends to Foothill Boulevard. The project site was previously used by Ameron,a concrete pipe manufacturer located nearby at the southwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Arrow Route, for outdoor storage (of, for example, finished pipe segments). To the west of the project site are the Victoria Woods apartment complex and a single-family residential subdivision. To the north is the San Sevaine Villas apartment complex. To the east are single-family residences, a mobile home park, and some minor industrial uses located within a portion of unincorporated San Bernardino County (Exhibit B-Ariel Map). To the south are legal, non-conforming single-family residences, industrial uses (principally outdoor storage), and several vacant parcels. Principal street frontage will be along Arrow Route with a length of approximately 2,100 feet. Secondary street frontage will be along Foothill Boulevard with a length of approximately 270 feet (at the north end of the aforementioned "dog leg"). A corridor comprised of easements in favor of Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Company(SCGC), and associated improvements such as transmission lines, are located parallel to the west property line of the project site. The width of the easement for SCE is 250 feet while the width of three (3) separate easements for SCGC is 110 feet (combined). This corridor is approximately 22 acres in area. The "dog leg" portion of the property is entirely within this corridor. Because of the presence of this utility corridor, the actual area of the project site that is available for development is approximately 64 acres. The Etiwanda/San Sevaine flood control channel is located parallel to the east property line of the project site. The zoning of the majority of the site is Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay);the portion of the site that is within the utility corridor described above is zoned Open Space (OS) District. The zoning of the properties to the west beyond the utility corridor are Low (L), Low Medium (LM), and Medium (M) Residential Districts, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay). The zoning of the property to the north is Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay Zoning District(Subarea 4). The zoning of the properties to the south is General Industrial (GI) District. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,180 feet and 1,155 feet, respectively. There are no trails (Local or Community) that link the project site to existing trails. TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18870 AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-01202 — LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA May 8, 2013 Page 2 Design Parameters: The applicant proposes to construct a north-south segment of the Community Trail within the aforementioned utility corridor per Figure CS-3 — Hiking and Riding Trails Master Plan—of the General Plan in conjunction with subdivision of the property into 291 numbered lots for a private (gated) single-family residential development. There will be an additional eleven (11) lettered lots for an existing, unrelated Southern Gas Company facility(Lot A)and common areas as follows: open space along the Arrow Route street frontage (Lots B— D); two private parks (Lots E and F); pedestrian access pathways (Lots G and H), and private streets (Lot 1). This Community Trail segment will extend the full distance between Foothill Boulevard and Arrow Route. It will be located generally adjacent, and parallel, to the eastern limit of the utility corridor and the rear property lines of proposed Lots 1 —21, 138, 137, and 141 —146. The total length of the trail will be about 2,700 feet. Per the General Plan, Arrow Route will be the south terminus of the trail, i.e.,the trail will not continue further south. At Foothill Boulevard the trail will eventually connect with the trail segment that will be constructed by others in conjunction with future development on the other side of that street. Two(2) pedestrian connections,with decorative features such as overhead trellises, will link the subdivision to the Community Trail. These connections are located between Lots 20 and 21, and Lots 1 and 137 (identified as Lots G and H, respectively). Based on separate meetings with representatives of SCE and SCGC, as the trail will be located within the overlapping easements of both utilities where infrastructure is present(SCE transmission towers and lines above-ground and a SCGC pipeline below ground), the design of the trail will be subject to their authority and restrictions. Trail-related improvements such as fences, light standards, landscaping, etc. that are typically required for Community Trails may be very limited or not present altogether along this segment of the Community Trail system. For example, trees that could encroach into the clear area required around SCE's power lines while the roots of the trees could damage SCGC's pipeline. Therefore, trees are not permitted within the corridor. Similarly, fences would affect both utilities' maintenance vehicle access to their respective infrastructure and are, therefore, prohibited. Potential expansion of either company's infrastructure could be affected by semi-permanent improvements such as benches and light poles. Thus,these improvements are also not permitted. Both SCE and SCGC will require that the applicant submit plans for their respective review and approval. Staff anticipates that the trail most likely will be limited to a pathway composed of decomposed granite, a concrete mow strip to define its edges, and ground cover. Staff proposes planting trees within the rear yard area of Lots 1 —21, 138, 137, and 141 —146. This would offset the lack of trees within the trail and would be located completely outside of the limits of the utility corridor. Trees would be planted at a rate of two (2) trees per yard for a total of sixty-two (62) trees. Staff Recommendation: Staff requests that the Trails Advisory Committee members review the proposed Tentative Tract Map and recommend approval to the Planning Commission with the following conditions: 1. The Community Trail and entry points at Arrow Route and Foothill Boulevard shall be designed and constructed per the City Standard for Community Trails to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Planning Manager. The design of the trail and associated improvements shall be coordinated with, and are subject to the approval of, Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company. TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18870 AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-01202 — LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA May 8, 2013 Page 3 2. A copy of any comments and/or corrections in response to plans submitted to SCE and SCGC shall be provided to the City for determination of alternate solutions, if necessary,and for the file record. 3. Install two (2) trees within the rear yard area of Lots 1 — 21, 138, 137, and 141 — 146. The species and minimum box size of these trees shall match the tree requirements described in the City Standard applicable to Community Trails as established by the Engineering Department. 4. Landscaping planted along the trail shall be located on the east side of the trail pathway, between the pathway and the perimeter wall of the subdivision. 5. A copy of the final design of the Community Trail shall be provided to the Planning Department for the file record. Staff Planner: Mike Smith, Associate Planner Attachments: A—Trails Exhibit B —Arial Map C — Correspondence from Southern California Edison (SCE) D— Conceptual Trail Cross Section Exhibit E — Copy of Plans Trails Advisory Committee Action: FOOTHILL m[ .tl• YYQ _�AE27 " SAN SEVARE VI CNESfNUt _ AVENUE -�-- �- '060: N ~/' it i 1 C tTaal t- R l6FH- M AgNIE / �� R N PARKF nn t� °°' t /� a a s i ji ■v■ a s ■ a s a a p g VICTORIA WOODS APARTMENTS �+' _ / t i 9 t ■ p t t i t t L R R R C R 4 e 1 TF T �' V �� I a t i R � ES R R t �LK 6 i_ ■_ i TWL FF 1,I � ;I l t ,. ri g I!i E R c R a ■ � t i a t i a t 7��%�/ 4 .- § I i _ R R � R e � 4 � clt I � : ■ is II- 7 i p g- I — ILIL_ILJI --�-A . o t AMM EXHIBIT A r,:` .fir v � L , JyhA �, IS / It f ir. AAA! _r . 4► I �4 — ..� _• 1 ; J�� Y'� . tr .. � y r �i:»1/,'!r r� rte. v 5.. -• ca 6 q r f K Iti1, VI �. . J : y ..: i !• � � f f g moi_ w• maw `. J ..` SOUMERN CALIFtl6 NIA EDI S 0N' April 4, 2013 Dan Guerra & Associates 10271-B Trademark Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Attention: Mr. Dan Guerra Subject: Consent Plan Checklist Dear Mr. Guerra, This letter is in response to your request for information to obtain a Consent Agreement. You are required to submit a cover letter and plans for your request. Your plans will be reviewed by Southern California Edison Company(SCE) upon receipt. Once the plans have been reviewed, you will be advised of any necessary processing/review fees for SCE's review of the plans and issuance of a Consent Agreement. The processing/review fee requested will cover the cost of, including-but not limited to, the Transmission Department Business Unit(TDBU) technical plan review and labor costs, an evaluation of SCE's land rights, Real Properties (RP)Agent labor and transmission line sag calculations. If anti-climbing guards are required they will be handled separately. Please be advised that the SCE plan review may result in restrictions imposed upon the plans, including a denial of the request to approve the plans. Please note, if additional and/or revised plans are required, each new set of plans or revisions will be treated like a new request and possibly require an additional 6-8 weeks for processing. SCE's review of the plans is designed to ensure that: The proposed use will not conflict with SCE's rights within the Right of Way, That the proposed development is compatible with the Right of Way, That the proposed development does not result in an interference with SCE's ability to operate, inspect, access, and maintain its facilities, and That the proposed development does not impede on SCE's responsibility to ensure the safety of the public and SCE employees. If SCE approves the plans, a Consent Agreement will be issued that identifies any conditions to which the development will be subject. Unless agreed to in advance, all new requests must be accompanied by the following (refer to the enclosed Constraints and Guidelines document for full details): Consent Request Cover Letter including the following: A summary of the reason for the Consent request, and I Srnrharn Califoniio Cdiso:� 1uS:� lilt; \$/ �19i730 EXHIBIT C • The project location. Three (3) Printed Sets of Final Plans along with a disc with the plans saved in PDF format will be required prior to the Consent Agreement being issued. • Preliminary, Conceptual, or Site Plans maybe used for discussion purposes only. • Approvals will not be granted until two (2) sets of the final plans are received. Three (3) Printed Sets Scaled plans (1" = 50' Maximum) along with a disc with the plans saved in PDF format. The Scaled plans must have the following clearly and accurately plotted on all submitted sheets: • SCE Rights of Way(R/W) • SCE Property lines • All of SCE Towers and Poles o All SCE Towers must have a 100' radius from face of tower footings o SCE 66kV & 115 kV poles must have the following clearances: • 25' radius for H-Frame multi or single pole type structures • 10' radius around wood, fiber, concrete, or steel poles • 10' radius around anchors/guy wires, riser, and guy poles o Minimum 27' of clearance from overhead lines (conductors) to the ground Improvement Plans with a complete legend sheet for each plan, include, but are not limited to any structures/items that will impact SCE's ability to operate and maintain its facilities with the R/W or may result in Interference with SCE's facilities with such operations and maintenance: • Grading • Street Improvements o Including signage, and c Profiles of finished street surface elevations. • Street Lights (generally not permitted on R/W) • Utilities • Pipelines • Landscaping and Irrigation o Valves/controllers of any type are not permitted on R/W if they cause Interference. o No portion of any mature tree will be permitted under or within 10' of conductor drip lines. o Trees must not exceed 15' in height at maturity. • Water Improvements o Valves/controllers of any type are not permitted on R/W if they cause Interference. • Sewer • Fencing c Cross fencing permitted only at streets, unless reserved in Grant of Easement by Grantor. 0 16' wide-double gate with an SCE lock is required for any cross- fencing. • Any structures Parallel or longitudinal encroachments will not be permitted if: o The Grant of Easement prohibits it, or 2 Sowly' 'u(.::Iilh ilia Ldiym Qiiklo i 1""r1:111d Av_-_ Sui!c Riii Knucho Cucuinunsa.CA `!' ?� o The use will result in Interference. o If improvements cross R/W, they must do so perpendicular to centerline of R/W. If Parking is requested, and the Grant of Easement is: • Silent to parking, then: o The design cannot cause Interference, o Must allow for vertical and horizontal clearances of facilities, and o Provide 24/7 access to SCE. • Prohibits parking, then parking is not allowed. I look forward to working with you in the future with your request. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns in the interim. Best Regards, Diego Diaz Land Services Agent Real Properties -Eastern Region Southern California Edison Company 9500 Cleveland Ave., Suite 100 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 3 $c,uf mn California r:di:un O�oq �Icvdan Avc.. Suite 10 ILm� he Cueanxmas. C:A y 1 " () i Southern California Edison Company Transmission Line Right of Way Constraints and Guidelines The primary purpose of SCE's Transmission Rights of Way(ROW)and Substations is to house SCE's electrical system and related facilities. SCE is committed to ensuring it operates and maintains a safe and reliable electric system,both,now and in the future. The use of SCE's ROW is guided by California Public Utilities Commission regulations(General Order No.69- C),which define the need to protect utility system operations and provide guidance on overall uses of the ROW,the types of agreements allowed,and related approval processes. If you are proposing uses within SCE's ROW,please ensure that you contact SCE prior to developing your plans. Any proposed uses must be compatible,low-intensity uses(i.e.green belts,bike and hiking trails,etc.) that do not impose additional constraints on SCE's ability to maintain and operate its current facilities and that do not interfere with any future operating facility needs. The following are constraints and guidelines to assist in the development of your plans within SCE's transmission ROW. 1. All projects are unique and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 2. Buildings and other permanent structures,both,above ground and underground,are prohibited within SCE's ROW. Examples of permanent structures are pipelines,concrete slabs,foundations, vaults,decks,detention basins,pools,and anything else that is not portable and easily movable. 3. No parallel or longitudinal encroachments will be permitted. All improvements crossing in the ROW must do so perpendicular to the centerline of the ROW. 4. Any proposed use(s)on SCE's ROW that are specifically prohibited in SCE's easement document will be denied. 5. SCE's access to its ROW and facilities must be maintained 24/7 and cannot be encumbered in order to ensure SCE's access for system operations,maintenance,and emergency response. 6. All proposed grading requires a clearance review. Costs for engineered conductor clearance reviews required by SCE are to be paid for by the requestor. 7. All users of SCE's land shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable federal,state,county, and local laws affecting use of SCE's land. The user must obtain all permits and other governmental approvals required for the proposed use. 8. No plant species protected by federal or state law shall be planted within SCE's ROW. 9. All new trees and shrubs proposed on SCE's ROW shall be slow growing and not exceed 15 feet in height. 10. No wetlands,other sensitive natural habitat,vegetation related natural plant areas,or environmental mitigation on SCE's ROW will be permitted as it creates interference with SCE's ability to access its facilities and to add future facilities. 11. Groundwater or storm water infiltration or recharge will not be allowed. 12. Flammable or combustible materials are not allowed to be used or stored on SCE's ROW. 13. SCE may require a third-party user to implement certain safety measures or mitigations as a condition to approval of the third-party use. Users of SCE's ROW must adhere to minimum grounding standards dictated by SCE. 2/2/2012 Page 1 of 2 14. Uses on SCE's ROW will not be approved if deemed unsafe. An example of an unsafe condition includes(but is not limited to)instances where the proposed use may create levels of induced voltage that are unsafe to SCE employees or the public that cannot be mitigated to safe levels. 15. Horizontal Clearances o Towers,Engineered Steel Poles&H-Frames 161kV to 500kV • Lattice/Aesthetic&H-Frames(dead-end) 100 ft • Engineered Steel Poles(dead-end) 100 ft. • Suspension Towers&H-Frames 50 ft • Suspension Steel Poles 50 ft. o Wood or Light-Weight Steel Poles&H-Frames 66kV to 115kV • Engineered Steel Poles w/Found.(TSP) (dead-end) 25 ft. • H-Frame 25 ft • Wood Poles 25 ft • Light-Weight Steel Poles 25 ft • Anchor Rods 10 R. • Guy Wires 10 ft • Guy Poles 10 ft. • Lattice Anchor Towers(dead-end) 100 ft • Lattice Suspension Towers 50 ft. 16. Vertical Clearances o Structure • 500kV 30 ft. • 220kV 18 ft • 66kV 18 ft • <66kV(distribution facilities) 12 ft • Telecom 8 ft o Vehicle Access • SOOkV 36 ft • 220kV 30 ft • 66kV 30 ft. • <66kV(distribution facilities) 25 ft. • Telecom 18 ft. o Pedestrian Access • SOOkV 31 ft. • 220kV 25 ft • 66kV 2S ft • <66kV(distribution facilities) 17 ft • Telecom 10 ft 17. Roads constructed on SCE ROW or where a third party's access road coincides with SCE's access to SCE ROW or facilities must comply with SCE's engineering standards. o The drivable road surface shall be constructed to provide a dense,smooth and uniform riding surface. The minimum drivable road surface shall be 14 feet wide with an additional 2 feet of swale/berm on each side as required. o The minimum centerline radius on all road curves shall be 50 feet measured at the centerline of the drivable road surface. The minimum drivable width of all roads shall be increased on curves by a distance equal to 400/Radius of curvature. o The road shall be sloped in a manner to prevent standing water or damage from undirected water flow. Maximum cross slope shall not exceed 2%,maximum grade not to exceed 12%. 2/2/2012 Page 2 of 2