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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-10 - Agenda Packet - HPC / PC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA P THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER • Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell _ Vice Chairman Fletcher Munoz_ Wimberly_ Oaxaca H. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission,not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker,making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA PANcxo APRIL 10, 2013 C"c'u„°NGA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AN PLANNING COMMISSION The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Commissioner for discussion. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 27, 2013 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH LOCAL HISTORY NIGHT - MAY 10, 2013 • V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/orposted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW-DRC2013-00053- RANCHO TECH -A request to add a 16,616 square foot addition to an existing 76,405 square foot office building located on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue in the General Industrial Development District at 9518 9th Street; APN: 0209- 021-05. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. C. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00134-RANCHO TECH-A request to remove 10 trees in order to construct a 16,616 square foot addition and realign a driveway related to Development Review DRC2013-00053 located in the General Industrial District at 9518 9th Street - APN: 0209-021-051. • AHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WNCHO APRIL 10, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 3 VI. COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION VII. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission will immediately adjourn to a Planning Commission Workshop Training conducted by staff. The Workshop will be held in the Rains Room. 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certifies that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on April 4, 2013, at least 72 hours prior to • the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. • Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ;RANCHO APRIL 10, 2013 CLr"oNce Page 4 All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us • The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony. 0 Vicinity Map • Historic Preservation and Planning Commission Meeting April 10 , 2013 Band C - - - --------------- ---------------------------------------------- E ------------ - - - - - - ___ -E a ol / c I u j U I t - � p c 10t Base Line Base Line A? Chur 1 1 Church Foothil .E c . Foothill ArrowE " A c ro = � � Arrow J rsey t 8th � W c7 6th, A e ° 6th w N L ' Y 4th Q S = 4th ItOA: Approval of Minutes (March 27, 2013) * Meeting Location: City Hall/Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 2013 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER • Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 PM Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff PresentJeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager, Economic and Community Development, Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. 11 II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission orthe Planning Commission on items listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. Luana Hernandez said the event put on by the Route 661ECA was great and it was exciting to see the support and receive feedback on the restoration project for the old gas station. She said a group is actively talking with CVWD regarding the Chinatown House. She said she looks forward to the Local History Night in May. • Anthony Gonzalez introduced himself as the President of the Route 66 /ECA. He thanked everyone for attending the celebration for the gas station. He said he is a retired emergency responder for the City of Los Angeles and he covered Olvera Street fdr 7 years. He said it is clear HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO MARCH 27, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 2 what the community and citizenry want— they are excited about the possible future for the gas station. Sandy Dietl thanked those who came to the gas station event She said her husband Ed has been involved for years in hopes of saving the station She said they are delighted with what is taking place She noted that Sandi Spetnagel was also involved in these efforts. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE SELECTION OF OUR NEW PLANNING MANAGER Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager, Economic and Community Development, announced that Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner has been promoted to the new Planning Manager position He pointed out that Candyce was one of over 100 candidates in a nationwide search and her name kept rising to the top. He gave a brief history of how he has covered the Planning Director • position temporarily and now he is over Community Development and she will manage the Planning Department. He said for the last year the City has been working on a greater integration of the various departments and Candyce is very familiar with that in the framework of the Team RC program. He noted her knowledge and experience with Team RC and City policy. Chairman Howdyshell congratulated Ms. Burnett and Mr. Bloom for their accomplishment and said they are both seasoned professionals. Commissioner Munoz said he looks forward to working with both of them and said Candyce was an ideal candidate for the position. Commissioner Wimberly said this was a great move on the part of the City Vice Chairman Fletcher offered congratulations to both He said moving towards the integration of all the departments is a good direction to take. ANNOUNCING THE FORMATION OF THE GREATER ONTARIO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager, announced the formation of this group which will promote our hotels, area activities and amenities such as the Ontario Airport, Quakes Stadium, Ontario Mills. Victoria Gardens, our larger hotels, etc. She said Ontario is the lead city in this effort,they invited Rancho Cucamonga to loin and our City Council approved our participation at their March 20. 2013 meeting. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he has always supported the idea to promote the joining of forces for • this purpose. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO MARCH 27, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 3 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of minutes dated March 13, 2013 Adopted 3-0-2(Wimberly, Howdyshell abstain) 11 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. • B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2012- 01036-2013 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA-An update of the City's Housing Element in accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580- 65589.8 of the California Government Code. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and gave a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He said this report was a huge undertaking and a collaborative effort of several staff members' Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner,Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner;Mike Smith, Associate Planner;and Chris Bauer, Planning Intern. He noted that the section of the report which addresses SB244 was inadvertently left out but the entire report will be brought back as a Consent item following HCD's review prior to final adoption by the City Council. In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher, Mr. Grahn clarified the average housing costs and fees for Single-Family residences. He said the increase was about $400 per unit. In response to Commissioner Oaxaca, he said although there is less developable land and it is more scattered, the density ranges go up to about 30 units per acre and therefore the number of units required is doable with some zoning changes. He noted that the total needed for affordable housing is 848 units. Chairman Howdyshell said it was a veryinteresting report from many perspectives. She noted that there are only 122 resale properties currently listed in Rancho Cucamonga and 101 of them are standard sales. She said she is pleased to have this master document to refer to. • VI. COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO MARCH 27, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 4 Vice Chairman Fletcher recognized Ed Drell's tenacious efforts towards the preservation of the gas station. Chairman Howdyshell attended the event at the gas station and wished them great success. She noted the great partnership between the community and the historic organization. She thanked staff for keeping things going during her absence. Commissioner Munoz thanked the City for the opportunity in these tough economic times to attend the Commissioner training in Pasadena. VII. ADJOURNMENT 7:50 PM • • ay 201 �� Ci of Rancho Cucamonga It8 11i8toric Pre,servattoflebrc i 4rteP-t monthIl00 • Thursday, May 2nd from 4: 00 p.m. — 8: 00 p.m. at the Barnes and Nobles Bookstore - Local History Book signing event • Saturday, May 4th @ 11 :30 a.m.- Annual "Mother's Day Tea" hosted by the Etiwanda Historical Society. For more information, contact EHS at (909) 997-1275 • Wednesday, May 1st — Friday, May 3rd - 38th Annual California Preservation Foundation Conference "The True California Adventure: Preservation's Wild Ride" in Orange County. More than 30 Sessions, Tothp-and.Workshopsaon-Calif_ornias:'s.h,,igstoric, ,cultural and<natural., „z resources t-aught by over 100 expert speakers Friday, May 10th @ 00 e Paul A. Biane Library in Victoria Gardens. Come check out this year's theme! *City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Department (909)477-2750 XVAIAV4� f, STAFF REPORT PIANNINGDEPAR MENT Date: April 10, 2013 RANCHO C,UCAMONGA To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager By: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053 - RANCHO TECH - A request to add a 16,616 square foot addition to an existing 76,405 square foot office building located on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue within the General Industrial Development District, located at 9518 9th Street - APN: .0209-021-05. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00134 - RANCHO TECH -A request to remove 10 trees in order to construct a 16,616 square foot addition and realign a driveway related to Development Review DRC2013-00053 within the General Industrial District, located at 9518 9th Street -APN: 0209-021-051. • RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of Environmental Assessment and Development Review DRC2013-00053 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00134 by adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval with Conditions and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: Floor Area Ratio: Proposed FAR 0.23 (Probable FAR of 0.50 and Maximum FAR of 0.60) A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Light Industrial/Office —General Industrial South - Light Industrial/Self Storage—General Industrial East - Warehouse/Office—General Industrial West - Light Industrial/Office —General Industrial General Plan Designations: Project Site - General Industrial North - General Industrial South - General Industrial East - General Industrial West - General Industrial B. Site Characteristics: The 9.73-acre project site is located on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue. The site is developed with an existing 76,405 square foot, two-story • office/warehouse building and a large parking lot. There are two parcels to the east which share parking with the project site and are developed with three additional buildings. Items B & C PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT r# DRC2013-00053 AND DRC2013-00134- RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 Page 2 • ANALYSIS: A. Project Overview: The applicant proposes adding a 16,616 square foot single-story addition to an existing 76,405 square foot, two-story office/warehouse building in order to accommodate a future tenant. The addition is designed to match the existing building, and the entire building will be painted a new color scheme. Outdoor eating areas are located along the east elevation of the addition and the west elevation of the existing building. The current drive entrance off of 9th Street will be shifted to the west and will line up with the existing street to the south (Industrial Lane). The existing parking lot does not adhere to the City's landscape requirements. The applicant has upgraded the first three parking aisles adjacent to the addition. The remainder of the parking lot will be upgraded in the future when the site is fully developed. Included in the approval is a decorative tubular metal fence around the parking area to the south of the existing building. The fence is needed for security purposes by the future tenant of the building. B. Parking: The entire development provides 887 parking spaces, 175 spaces above the minimum requirement. The majority of the excess parking spaces are on the same parcel as the proposed addition. Buildincl Office Space Warehouse Indoor Recreation Total SF_ Wa-rehouse/Retail Use Building 1 20,469 20,469 8632 Archibald Avenue • Building 2 12,620 12,620 8678 Archibald Avenue Building 3 (9650 9th Street) 25,647 112,353 10,000 148,000 Building 4 (9518 9th Street) 74,021 19,000 93,021 Totals 132,757 sf 112,353 sf 10,000 sf 19,000 sf 274,110 sf Parking Reawrements TotalfSg' uarelEeet Reauired RfrrRln Spaces Office Parking Requirement(4 spaces/1,000 sf) 132,757 SF 531 Warehouse Parking Requirement 20,000 sf 20 (1 st 20,000 sf @ 1 space/1,000 sf) 20,000 sf 10 (Next 20,000 sf @ 1 space/2,000 sf) 72,353 sf 11 (Remaining sf @ 1 space/4,000 sf) Indoor Warehouse/Retail (4 spaces/1,000 sf) 10,000 40 Recreation Parking Requirement 5 s aces.1,000 so 19,000 95 Total Required Parking Spaces 707 Total Provided Parking Spaces 882 C. Tree Removal Permit: Included with the project is a request to remove 10 trees (DRC2013-00134). The tree removals are necessary in order to construct the addition and to relocate the drive aisle. A greater number of trees will be replanted in the parking lot area and adjacent to the building, thereby, improving the built environment. • B & C - 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2013-00053 AND DRC2013-00134- RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 Page 3 • D. Design Review Committee: The project was reviewed by the Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Granger) on March 19, 2013, and recommended to be approved by the Planning Commission. E. Grading and Technical Review Committees: The project was reviewed and approved by the Committees on March 19, 2013. F. Environmental Assessment: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to aesthetics, cultural resources, hydrology and water quality, noise, air quality, greenhouse gas and geology and soils, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site. 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PATIO COVER (WEST i LOCATION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITIES I I I I I I I I I I - I SITE I I I I 7 T 640'_ _ I _ - - 66' NINTH T,E T,E !1',E T E STREET 1 50' I z 1 a I IQ 1 � Q -N- I"= 150' LEGEND 66KV -66 KV or larger Electrical E -Other Electrical T -Telecommunications • -Supporting Pole UP-1 B & C- 10 117232UP J I 11 � 1 -I_mgr-- __------------------------ -- _ 11 ,E Illi W — 1 n fr tE%ISTwf PNIDMO n - " ------ ---- "-- n ~. ..,,,In�ISI ✓ I 1 +K• 1�r � i ...4. ~4 I I KfYOiL] Vk _ 1 { + rwraoxsern.wxstow. 1 _ I iIlii"� 111"pj, I� � �L—I i 1 J� �- _____ ' 11-- �� _� I — [ 1 41 FIRE ACCESS PLAN ! N I� �� -i� � 'I ��r 11 enrrexto roK+.vuucwerrrowrvoK l .c I l ._.{:.__ _�'Iii-_ .-'. 74K ��L.,S::ZT.._."5---_l' ,_.•_._ _f r• RANCHO TECH,LLC I • THE CITY Off' RANCHO ��)CAMONGA DES[GN REVEW COMMITTEE AGENDA ANCHO CCU ONGA MARCH 19, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California GALL-fo,ORDER.s�� ACTION Roll Call 7:00 P.M. Regular Members: Richard Fletcher_ =rancisco Oaxaca Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger_ • Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberl;.-_ Lou Munoz II...I PR6 PELT V?I-L--W, .t.,. EM . ,- The following items will be presented by the applicant and/or their representatives. Each presentation and resulting period of Committee comment is limited to 20 minutes. Following each presentation,the Committee will address major issues and make recommendations with respect to the project proposal. The Design Review Committee acts as an advisory Committee to the Planning Commission. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission as applicable. The following items do not legally require any public testimony,although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - A. Approved as DRC2013-00053 - RANCHO TECH -A request to add a 16,616 square foot presented. addition to an existing 76,405 square foot office building on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue within the General Industrial Development District, located at 9518 9th Street-APN: 0209-021-05. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. • 1 of 2 EXHIBIT B B & C- 12 DESIGN RMEW COMMITTEE AGENDA • j� ncHo MARCH 6 S, 2013 &[UCAMONGA ��L• 'PUB-16C,C6xiTik,- TTS`.. None. This is the time and place for the general.public to addross the Gommittee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minuies per individual. I0', f41>.IC9IJF2`i�1ENI _, .. 7:09 F.M. The Design Review Committee has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Committee. • 2 of 2 • B & C- 13 • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaaq March 19, 2013 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053 - RANCHO TECH - A request to add a 16,616 square foot addition to an existing 76,405 square foot office building on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue within the General Industrial Development District, located at 9518 9th Street - APN: 0209-021-05. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Project Proposal: The applicant proposes adding a 16,615 square foot single-story addition along the west elevation of an existing 76,405 square foot two-story office building. The addition will architecturally match the existing building and the entire building will be painted a new colo,, scheme. The 9.73-acre project site is currently developed with four buildings totaiing 274,1'10 square feet and 933 parking spaces. There will be 882 parking spaces remaining with the proposed Site Plan changes, which includes realigning one of the 9th Street drive entrances, leaving 175 parking spaces in excess of the minimum requirement. The parking lot landscaping adjacent to the addition will be enhanced with new tree planters to meet current Development Code standards. A wrought iron fence with decorative pilasters will be constructed around a portion of the parking lot in front (south) of the existing building to meet the security needs of the future tenant of the building. • Staff Comments: The applicant has made all the changes recommended by staff, and the project meets all related Development Code requirements. The addition is designed to match the existing building, and the new parking lot landscaping will enhance the project as seen from 9th Street. The relocated vehicle entrance brings it into alignment with the existing public street to the south for improved vehicle safety. The proposed project, along with fagade changes recently approved by the City for the other large building on the site, will modernize and greatly enhance the overall project. Maior Issues: None. Secondary Issues: None. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project as presented and forward it to the Planning Commission for final approval. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag • B & C- 14 Print.Forrir:7 ENVIRONMENTAL • - INFORMATION FORM (Part I - Initial Study) City or Rancho Cucamonga (Please type or print clearly using ink. Use the tab key to move from one line to the next line.) Plannfng Department (909)477-2750 The purpose of.this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City Policies,Ordinances,and Guidelines;',the California Environmental ;Quality Act. and .the. City's Rules, ,and Proceduresao Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be provided in full. Upon review: of the completed Initial Study Part I and the development application, additional information such as, but not limited to,traffic, noise, biological,drainage, and geological reports may.be.required. The project application will not.be deemed complete unless the identified special studies/reports"are submitted for review and accepted as complete,and adequate:..The'pr9ject application"will not be-scheduled for.Corinrrrittees' review_unless all required repo rts"are submitted and deemed comp let6 for,staff to prepare the-initial Study;Part II as required by CEQA. In addition to the filing fee,.the applicant will be responsible.to pay or reimburse the.City; its agents, officers,:and/or consultants for all costs-for- the preparation, .review;. analysis, recommendations, mitigations,,etc., of•any special stud ies"or.reports. . • e - a INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submittal,, City staff w,'ll not be available to perform work required to provide missing information. Application Number for the project to which this form pertains: Project Title: 16,616 SF Office Expansion Name&Address of project owner(s): Rancho Tech, LLC Go Richard Jenkins 700 Flower Street, Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Name&Address of developer orproject sponsor. Rancho Tech, LLC c/o Richard Jenkins 700 Flower Street, Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017 • "' ' Ialenzuela,Project Manager, Thatcher Engineering &Associates, Inc. Jet Study Partl.doc Page 1 of 10 EXHIBIT C B & C- 15 1461 Ford St. #105 Redlands, CA 92373 Name&Address of person preparing this form(if different from above): Thatcher Engineering and Associates, Inc. • 1461 Ford Street, Suite 105 Redlands, CA 92373 Telephone Number: 909-748-7777 x.30 Information indicated by an asterisk(`)is not required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff. '1; Provide a full scale(8-1/2 x 11)copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site, and indicate the site boundaries. 2; Provide a set of color photographs that show representative views into the site from the north, south, east, and west; views into and from the site from the primary access points that serve the site;and representative views of significant features from the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph. 3) Project Location(describe): The project site is located within the existing Rancho Technology Center on the north side of Ninth Street, West of Archibald Avenue. The physical address is 9518 Ninth Street. 4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers(attach additional sheet if necessary): 0209-021-05 • 'S) Gross Site Area (aclsq. R.): 9.73 AC/423,838 SF '6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets&proposed 9.19 AC/4OO,316 SF dedications): 7 Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet if necessary): N/A 8 Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl doc Page 2 of 10 B & C- 16 agencies in order to fully implement the project: • Grading and building permits from City of Rancho Cucamonga will be required to construct the proposed building expansion. 9. Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals,mature trees,trails and roads,drainage courses,and scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on site(including age and condition)and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition,cite all sources of information(i.e.,geological andior hydrologic studies,biotic and archeological surveys,traffic studies): The proposed 16,616 SF Office expansion is proposed at 9518 Ninth Street. Said property is currently developed with an existing 76,405 SF building with related parking, access, drainage, and landscape improvements.The existing structure appears to have been built in the mid to late 1980's. Approximately 19,000 SF of the existing structure is occupied by Precision Gymnastics facility, a gymnastics training and and recreational facility for children in gymnastics (Conditional Use Permit No.93-40). The remaining 57,405 SF of the existing building is currently vacant. No endangered plants or animals are known to exist on • the project site. No scenic aspects are known to occur on the subject property. 10 Describe the known cultural and/or historical aspects of the site. Cite all sources of information(books,published reports and oral history): No cultural or historical aspects are known to exist on the project site. • I.\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.doc Page 3 of 10 B & C- 17 11 Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site(aircraft,roadway noise,etc.)and how they will affect proposed uses: The site is currently subject to street noise generated from vehicle traffic on Ninth Street. Said noise source • is not anticipated to negatively impact the proposed use. 12 Describe the propos�.:d project in detail. This should provide an adequate description of the site in terms of ultimate use that will result from the proposed project. Indicate if there are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s)if necessary: The purpose of this application is to approve a 16,616 SF building expansion for use by the San Bernardino County Children and Family Services Department.The project site is Currently developed with an existing 76,405 SF building with related parking, access, drainage, and landscape improvements. Within the parking area, 30 spaces are proposed to be enclosed in a secured parking area. The secured parking area is adjacent to the south side of the building and is surrounded by a proposed 6' high steel tubular fence. Enhanced landscaping is proposed within the parking area and along the project frontage of Ninth Street to soften views into the existing parking area. The site is currently accessed via an existing driveway along Ninth Street that is proposed to be relocated approximately 80 feet easterly so that it aligns with Industrial Lane. • 13 Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use(residential,commercial,etc.),intensity of land use(one-family,apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.)and scale of development(height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.): Surrounding land uses south of the project site include auto body and repair, self storage facility, lawn mower sales, and a carpet and flooring outlet. Properties east and north of the project site consist of office and light industrial uses. Properties located west of the project site consist of light industrial uses including auto body repair, and engineering services. All surrounding development appears to be consistent with allowable setbacks and building heights. No special plants, animals, cultural, or historic aspects are known to exist. 14. Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale, or character of the surrounding general area of the project? No, the proposed project will not change the pattern, scale, or character of the surrounding general area of the project. • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Inital Study Partl.doc Page 4 of 10 B & C- 18 15 Indicate the type of short-term and long-term noise to be generated, including source and amount. How will these noise levels affect adjacent properties acid on-site uses? What methods of soundproofing are proposed? • Short term noise on-site will primarily be generated from construction activities for the proposed building expansion. Long term noise produced onsite will be generated from vehicles and pedestrian traffic. Long term noise produced onsite will be compatible with noise produced from other commercial/industrial uses along Ninth Avenue. '16, Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees: No mature or scenic trees are proposed to be removed as part of this application.The project does, however, propose to remove a total of 11 existing trees: 3 Jacarandas:14", 16", and 16", 1 Sycamore:20", 1 Pepper(?):16",2 Ficus:16", 3 Crape Myrtles: 6", 6" and 4", 1 Tallow(?): 16". To offset these removals, the project proposes to add a total of 34 new trees. Please see Conceptual Landscape Plan for size, type and location of proposed new trees. 17, Indicate any bodies of water(including domestic water supplies)info which the site drains: Cucamonga Creek • 18 Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification, please contact the Cucamonga Valley Water District at 987-2591. a. Residential(gal/day) N/A Peak use(gal/Day) N/A b. Commercial/Ind. (gall2100 gal/day day/acJ Peak use(gal/min/ac) 50 gal/min 19 Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. ❑ Septic Tank El Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification,please contact the Cucamonga Valley Water District at 987-2591. N/A a. Residential(gal/day) 2000 b. CommemiaVlndustrial(gal/day/ac) RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: 20, Number of residential units:N/A Detached(indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size: N/A Attached(indicate whether units are rental or for sale units): N/A • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Parti.doc Page 5 of 10 B & C- 19 21 Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents: Sale Price(s) $N/A to $ • Rent(per month) $N/A to $ 22, Specify number of bedrooms by unit type: N/A 23, Indicate anticipated household size by unit type: N/A 24 Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project: Contact the appropriate School Districts as shown in Attachment B: N/A a. Elementary: N/A b. Junior High: •c. Senior High N/A COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS 25, Describe type of use(s)and major function(s)of commercial, industrial or institutional uses: The proposed 16,616 SF building expansion is proposed for office use by the County of San Bernardino Child Services Department. 26, Total floor area of commercial,industrial, or institutional uses by type: The purpose of this development review application is for the approval of a 16,616 SF office expansion. 27, Indicate hours of operation: The hours of operation are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. 28) Number of employees: Total.120 employees are anticipated to work at the facility, with Maximum Shift: 64 of the total 120 to occupy the 16,616 SF expansion Time of Maximum Shift., 7 am to 5 pm • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.doc Page 6 of 10 B & C- 20 29 Provide breakdown of anticipated job classifications,including wage and salary ranges, as well as an indication of the rate o hire for each classification(attach additional sheet if necessary): • This is proprietary information that the tenant(County of San Bernardino)does not share publicly. 30, Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City: Please see response to Item 29. '31 For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type, and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should br verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at(8 18) 572-6283): Please see Green House Gas Emissions Impact Report submitted with this Development Review application. ALL PROJECTS 32 Have the water,sewer,tire,and flood control agencies serving the project been contacted to determine theirability to provide adequate service to the proposed project? If so,please indicate their response. • The existing building is currently served by water and sewer service, and fire protection. 33, In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials! Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's;radioactive substances;pesticides an( herbicides;fuels,oils,solvents,and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above Please list the materials and describe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use, i known. No, in the known history of this property,there has been no known use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials. • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.doc Page 7 of 10 B & C- 21 34. Will the proposed project involve the temporary or long-term use, storage,or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials including but not limited to those examples listed above? if yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to be used an( proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shall be shown an( labeled on the application plans. • No, the proposed project does not propose any temporary or long-term use, storage, or discharge of any hazardous or toxic materials. 35 The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fee. The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission/Planning Director hearing: I hereby certify that the statements Furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability,that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct tot he best of my knowledge and belief I further understand that additional information may be required to be submitted before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. -y n Date: l��Cvfl's Signature: p-f� I- r�ry'� V —� Title:Vicky Valenzuela, Project Manager • • I.\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.doc Page 8 of 10 B & C-22 ATTACHMENT "A" CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • ESTIMATED WATER USE AND SEWER FLOWS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT (Data Provided by Cucamonga Valley Water District February 2003) Water Usage Single-Family 705 gallons per EDU per day Multi-Family 256 gallons per EDU per day Neighborhood Commercial 1000 gal/day/unit (tenant) General Commercial 4082 gal/day/unit (tenant) Office Professional 973 gal/day/unit (tenant) Institutional/Government 6412 gal/day/unit (tenant) Industrial Park 1750 gal/day/unit (tenant) Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/unit (tenant) Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gal/day/unit (tenant) Sewer Flows • Single-Family 270 gallons per EDU per day Multi-Family 190 gallons per EDU per day General Commercial 1900 gal/day/acre Office Professional 1900 gal/day/acre Institutional/Government Industrial Park 3000 gal/day/acre Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/acre Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gal/day/acre Source: Cucamonga Valley Water District Engineering & Water Resources Departments, Urban Water Management Plan 2000 • IAPLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER1lnitial Study Partl.doc Page 9 of 10 B & C- 23 ATTACHMENT B Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees: • Elementary School Districts Alta Loma 9350 Base Line Road, Suite F Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 987-0766 Central 10601 Church Street, Suite 112 . Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 989-8541 Cucamonga 8776 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 987-8942 Etiwanda 6061 East Avenue P.O. Box 248 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909) 899-2451 High School Chaffey High School • 211 West 5th Street Ontario, CA 91762 (909) 988-8511 • I.\PLANNING\FINAL\FORMS\COUNTER\Initial Study Partl.doc Page 10 of 10 B & C- 24 N 000'LO.VE N 000'90.tE N 1000'GOMC N .000'".1,C ;ijP:W 11�1— '.init N" � I -LAI M :&,N mn r.i 'ka iu w qct UJ UJI XJ .r1st. lir ill 24 tt,:-� t3 a a 1,110 �i, � . :4 1 (D tig jr,� N 1� I t °k11 H!, 0 --�L 1, Il•oal.S r 2; p 14;1 PI��N�,j 1; Ilii'I to 11�,Aj 00 0 41 zo MCI V11 K. fii-p�N "i; Alf, a ;j%4IN I Pill[ I 11 -45'k pr .�-" P--.:: ��;h�-�': �� � .C i,"�`St-'.�7. I: _� l .:,i .I'.'._:� `CI m� ' _ 1:-,,;e;:'.:� vV1, , .,., 'I I t a'_._i I =.1, rij; ILi(. �y VN­ f: �J: 1 111; vpf 410 fit NN iNlt 7slidr-j, VN' CI y . . .... 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Project File: Development Review DRC2013-00053 2. Related Files: N/A 3. Description of Project: A request to add a 16,616 square foot addition to an existing 76,405 office building located on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue at 9518 9th Street; APN: 0209-021-05. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Thatcher Engineering 1461 Ford Street, Suite 105 Redlands, CA 92373 5. General Plan Designation: General Industrial 6. Zoning: General Industrial (GI) District 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The 9.73 acre project site is currently developed with 4 • buildings totaling 274,110 square feet. The area designated for the addition is presently used as a parking lot that will be removed with the project. The parcels to the north, south and west are developed with light industrial and office buildings. To the east across Archibald Avenue is a public school. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Tabe van der Zwaag Associate Planner (909)477-2750 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): N/A GLOSSARY—The following abbreviations are used in this report: CVWD—Cucamonga Valley Water District EIR — Environmental Impact Report FEIR— Final Environmental Impact Report FPEIR - Final Program Environmental Impact Report NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System • NOx— Nitrogen Oxides ROG —Reactive Organic Gases PM10— Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB— Regional Water Quality Control Board B & C-36 �J Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 2 SCAQMD— South Coast Air Quality Management District • SWPPP—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan URBEMIS7G— Urban Emissions Model 7G ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," 'Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," or"Less Than-Significant-Impact'as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. (✓) Aesthetics ()Agricultural Resources (✓)Air Quality (✓) Biological Resources (✓) Cultural Resources (✓) Geology & Soils (✓) Greenhouse Gas ( ) Hazards & Waste Materials (✓) Hydrology &Water Quality Emissions ( ) Mineral Resources (✓) Noise ( ) Land Use & Planning ( ) Public Services ( ) Recreation ( ) Population & Housing ( ) Utilities& Service Systems ( ) Mandatory Findings of ( )Transportation Traffic Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: ( ) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A • NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. (✓) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by, or agreed to, by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a 'Potentially Significant Impact' or 'Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standard and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEG,yTIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon th .pfoposed project, nothing further is required. Prepared By: U Date: Reviewed By: /✓ Date: • Rev 10-9-12 B & C-37 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 3 • Less T un Sq.= Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P0(sntoty " n " Signw Kbge. S,gnRicanl No Impact Inco maul Impel Imbed EVALUATION OF ENVIR014MENTAL IMPACTS 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project., a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ( ) ( ) (✓) ( ) which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Comments: a) There are no significant vistas within or adjacent to the project site. The project site is not within a view corridor according to General Plan Figure LU-6. b) The project site contains no scenic resources and no historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway. There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho • Cucamonga. C) The project site is located on the north side of 9th Street and is characterized by light industrial and office development to the north, south and west and a public school to the east across Archibald Avenue. The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot. The visual quality of the area will not be degraded as a result of this project because the project area is already developed with a parking lot. The property will be developed with an industrial building addition with architecture that will be similar to existing development in the surrounding area. The architecture of the addition will be required to be consistent with the design standards and policies established by the Planning Commission and City Council. The addition will also be required to comply with technical requirements including maximum building height and minimum building setbacks. Approval by the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission will be required prior to approval of the addition. City standards require the developer to underground existing and new utility lines and facilities to minimize unsightly appearance of overhead utility lines and utility enclosures in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96, unless exempted by said Resolution. d) The project would increase the number of, or replace existing, security lighting and parking lot lighting used in the immediate vicinity. The design and placement of light fixtures will be shown on site plans which require review for consistency with City standards that requires shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare. Lighting will be selected and located to confine the area of illumination to within the project site. The impact will be less than significant. • Rev 10-9-12 8 & C-38 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 4 Leas T1 • Sipnificent Ln° Issues and Supporting Information Sources: '°'°"I'°'� ,Vftpu T"°" SlIrr9m t MNpa°on &h"d N° I Inco ateE I C Im a 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Williamson Act contract? C) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause re-zoning of, O O O (✓ ) forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220 (g), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104 (g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? • Comments: a) The project site is not designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The site is located on the north side of 9th Street and is characterized by light industrial and office development to the north, south and west and a public school to the east across Archibald Avenue. The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot. There are approximately 209 acres of Farmland of Local Importance, Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the City of Rancho Cucamonga according to the General Plan and the California Department of Conservation Farmland Map 2010. Concentrations of Important Farmland are sparsely located in the southern and eastern parts of the City that is characterized by existing and planned development. Farmland in the southern portion of the City is characterized by industrial, residential, and commercial land uses and Farmland in the eastern portion of the City is within the Etiwanda area and planned for development. Further, a large number of the designated farmland parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and their economic viability is doubtful; therefore, they are not intended to be retained as farmland in the General Plan Land Use Plan. The General Plan FPEIR identified the conversion of farmlands to urban uses as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. b) There is no agriculturally zoned land within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. There are no Williamson Act contracts within the City. C) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that is zoned as forest land or • timberland. Therefore no impacts would occur related to the conversion of forest land to non-forest use. Further, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. No mitigation is required. Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 39 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 5 • Lees Thw &pndrmtLess Issues and SupportingInformation Sources: Polent"Ily Vft Than S,gM,e t Md,gaaw SigrOcant No Im I Ned Im Im ea d) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that quality as forest land or timberland. Therefore no impacts would occur related of the loss or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. Further, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. e) The project site is located on the north side of 9th Street and is characterized by light industrial and office development to the north, south and west and a public school to the east across Archibald Avenue. The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot. The nearest agricultural use is more than 2 miles from the project site. Furthermore, there are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that quality as forest land. Therefore, there is no potential for conversion of forest land to a non-forest use. Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? C) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) number of people? Comments: a) As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.3), the proposed project would not interfere with the region's ability to comply with Federal and State air quality standards for Criterion 1 Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations (local air quality impacts) or Criterion 2 Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP (consistency with the 2003 AQMP). Therefore the project is consistent with the 2003 AQMP and is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. b) Both the State of California and the Federal government have established health-based ambient air quality standards (AAQS) for seven air pollutants. These pollutants include ozone (03), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), coarse particulate matter with a diameter or 10 microns or less (PM,o), fine particulate matter less than 2.5 (PM25) microns in diameter and lead. Among these pollutants, ozone and particulate matter (PM,o and PM2.5) are considered regional pollutants while the others have more localized effects. In addition, the State of California has set standards for • sulfates, hydrogen sulfide (1-12S), vinyl chloride and visibility reducing particles. These standards are designed to protect the health and welfare of the populace with a reasonable margin of safety. Rev 10-9-12 B & C-40 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 6 Less That • SigMiunt Lns otenIssues and Supporting Information Sources: Sgrd m fly """ "" PP 9 SpMiwn Mitlpaaon SgniScant No Impact In .led Im aq Im aci The City of Rancho Cucamonga area is within the South Coast Air Basin, which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The California Clean Air Act (CCAA) provides the SCAQMD with the authority to manage transportation activities at indirect sources. Indirect sources of pollution are generated when minor sources collectively emit a substantial amount of pollution. Examples of this include motor vehicles at an intersection, a mall and on highways. SCAQMD also regulates stationary sources of pollution within in jurisdictional area. Direct emissions from motor vehicles are regulated by the Air Resources Board (ARB). The combination of topography, low mixing height, abundant sunshine, and emissions from the second largest urban area in the United States gives the Basin the worst air pollution problem in the nation. The Basin experiences a persistent temperature inversion (increasing temperature with increasing altitude); this inversion (coupled with low wind speeds) limits the vertical dispersion of air contaminants, holding them relatively near the ground. Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) of 1970, the EPA established national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for six major pollutants, termed criteria pollutants: ozone (03), coarse particulate matter with a diameter or 10 microns or less (PM10), fine particulate matter less than 2.5 (PM2,5) microns in diameter, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and lead. Criteria pollutants are defined as those pollutants for which the Federal and State • governments have established AAQS, or criteria, for outdoor concentrations in order to protect public health. Data collected at permanent monitoring stations are used by the EPA to classify regions as "attainment" or "non-attainment" depending on whether the regions met the requirements stated in the primary NAAQS. Nonattainment areas have additional restrictions as required by the EPA. The EPA has designated the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for ensuring the Basin's compliance with the FCAA. The South Coast Air Basin is in Non-Attainment Status for Ozone, PM10 and PM25. Specific criteria for determining whether the potential air quality impacts of a project are significant are set forth in the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The criteria include daily emissions thresholds, compliance with State and national air quality standards, and consistency with the current AQMP. As prescribed by SCAQMD, an air impact study was prepared by Hans Giroux & Associates. The study used the CaIEEMod2011.1.1 computer model to evaluate short-term construction emissions and short-term construction emissions for localized significant thresholds, long-term operational emissions, operation emissions for localized significant thresholds, and Green House Gas Emissions. Short Term (Construction) Impacts • Rev 10-9-12 B & C-41 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 7 • Ls; TTBl1 SigMiraM Leae Issues and Supporting Information Sources: saamtm'm M„w s Than qn qa pra nt No Im Inco ate Im act Construction .AM%ity Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions uunds/day iNaximal (:un:;lrucliun --T—___ - - - ROG NOx CO S(1= NM-10 PM-2.5 CO2(e) Emissions 201.1 Unmitigated 26.1 16.9 11.0. f U.0 Z.0 1.5 2,093.3 hLueatcd ---_---_--- 2(;.I I6.9 11,1 f 0:� 1.5 1.2 2,093.3 3C. OMD ;'!s_skol;; 7: 100 --5,) . 1:0 1;0 Sumcc: 0111-TI 1od.2011.1.1 nulpul ill app::ndix —T Equipment Exhausts and Related Construction Activities Construction activities produce combustion emissions from various sources such as site grading, utility engines, on-site heavy-duty construction vehicles, asphalt paving, and motor vehicles transporting the construction crew. Exhaust emissions from construction activities envisioned on site would vary daily as construction activity levels change. The use of construction equipment on site would result in localized exhaust emissions. • Fugitive Dust Fugitive dust emissions are generally emissions associated with land clearing and exposure of soils to the air and wind, and cut-and-fill grading operations. Dust generated during construction varies substantially on a project-by project basis, depending on the level of activity, the specific operation and weather conditions at the time of construction. Construction emissions can vary greatly depending on the level of activity, the specific operations taking place, the equipment being operated, local soils, weather conditions and other factors. The proposed project will be required to comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 to control fugitive dust. Odors Heavy-duty equipment in the project area during construction would emit odors. However, the construction activity would cease to occur after individual construction is completed. The proposed addition will be used for offices. No other sources of objectionable odors have been identified for the proposed project, and no mitigation measures are required. In compliance with SCAQMD Rule 402, the proposed use is not anticipated to emit any objectionable odors. Therefore, objectionable odors posing a health risk to potential on- site and existing off-site uses would not occur as a result of the proposed project Naturally Occurring Asbestos The proposed project is located in San Bernardino County, and it is not among the counties that are found to have serpentine and ultramafic rock in their soils. In addition, there has been no serpentine or ultramafic rock found in the project area. Therefore, the • potential risk for naturally occurring asbestors (NOA) during project construction is small and less than significant. Rev 10-9-12 B & C-42 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 8 Less TIIBn • S,gnffiw Lege Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Fotentally with Than PP g SignAcme Mitigation Significant No I aleC Im Im act 2010 General Plan FPEIR Air Quality Analysis and Mitigation Measures (short term) Short Term (Construction) Emissions - Continued development will contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. During the construction phases of development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions. In addition, fugitive dust would also be generated during grading and construction activities. While most of the dust would settle on or near the project site, smaller particles would remain in the atmosphere, increasing particle levels within the surrounding area. Construction is an on-going industry in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Construction workers and equipment work and operate at one development site until their tasks are complete. Nevertheless, fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD) on a project- specific basis and in conformance with the General Plan FPEIR. Therefore, the following mitigation measures as identified in the FPEIR shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels: 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. • 2) Establish a preference for contractors using Tier 3-rated or better heavy equipment. 3) Enforce 5-minute idling limits for both on-road trucks and off-road equipment. 4) 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. 5) 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. 6) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 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. Rev 10-9-12 B & C-43 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 9 • Less Than SipmKh Les. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: sgmm� rnm� Sp�'ceM He m w Im • 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 Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. • Cover all stock piles with tarps at the end of each day or as needed. 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 PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 9) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions. 10) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 11) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Air Quality based on the future build out of the City. Based upon on the Urban Emissions Model (URBEMIS7G) estimates in Table 4.3-3 of the General Plan (FPEIR), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ozone (03), and Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM1o) would exceed SCAQMD thresholds for significance; therefore, they would all be cumulatively considerable if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. Long Term (Operational) Impacts • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 44 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 10 Less Then • Significarn Lav Issues and Supporting Information Sources: `Sgg Miagwahna an S'g-A,=e Ne lffpw Inco sted I Im atl _ Daily Operulional Impacts r— Operational Emissions(lbsldav Source_ I_ RO(_._I XOs —r—CO Sl). PW 10 PM-2.5 CU; 0.4 0 u I 0.0 00 0.(1 0.0 0.0 —_--_ I?ncrgs` 11.0 0.0 11.0 0.0 0.0 U.0 19.7 IMuhde 5.4 14 ? 49,i0 1 9.9 0.9 --8.815.9 -Total _ �.ft 14.3 _-49.-1 — ---U.1 ! _ 9.9U.9_ ri,835.6 SCAQNI)Thre,Ivld 55 55 150 ! 150 150 55 - ! fSxcccd-,7 hreshol_d'1�_ No I__ Nn_.—L--Vin----I—_-fib 1 No _ No 'VA .. Snorer Call'fWod Owpin in Appendix Long Term Proiect Operational Emissions Long-term air pollutant emission impacts are those associated with stationary sources and mobile sources involving any project-related changes. The proposed project would result in a net increase in the number of buildings in the project area; therefore, the proposed project would result in net increases in both stationary and mobile source emissions. The stationary source emissions would come from additional natural gas consumption for on- site buildings and electricity for the lighting in the buildings and at the parking area. The long-term operation emissions associated with the proposed project were calculated using the CalEEMod2011.1.1 computer model and found that the increase of all criteria pollutants as a result of the proposed project would be less than the corresponding SCAQMD daily emission thresholds. Therefore, project-related long-term air quality • impacts would not be significant. Mitigation measures would not be required. 2010 General Plan FPEIR Air Quality Analysis and Mitigation Measures (long term) Lona Term (Operational) Emissions- The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report(FPEIR) analyzed the Impacts of Air Quality based on the future build out of the City. In the long-term, development consistent with the General Plan would result in significant operational vehicle emissions based upon on the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 4.3-3 of the General Plan FPEIR; therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. The following mitigation measures as identified in the FPEIR shall be implemented: 1) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to minimize vehicle idling at curbsides. 2) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. 3) Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours. 4) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or occupant sensors. 5) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits. 6) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to • comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure. Rev 10-9-12 B & C-45 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 11 • Lass Then SipMfiuM Leaa �dmaally WM Than Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s. I MitiNo 1 apw poem Sipn�fiunl pa I act Inw araC Im Im act 7) 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. 8) 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). 9) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools. 10) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 11) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. 12) All industrial and commercial structure shall be required to incorporate high- efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters. • 13) All industrial and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, the General Plan FPEIR identified the citywide increase in operational emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council as noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.3). C) As noted in the General Plan FEIR (Section 4.3), continued development would contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. The General Plan FPEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The project proposed is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The SCAQMD identifies the following as sensitive receptors: long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic facilities. According to the SCAQMD, projects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within 1/4 mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401. Cucamonga Elementary School is located directly to the east of the project site at 8677 Archibald Avenue. Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. During construction, there is the possibility of fugitive dust to be generated from grading the site. The mitigation measures listed under b) above and the following mitigation measure will reduce impact to less-than-significant • levels. Rev 10-9-12 B & C-46 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 12 Leas hen • Sivsr Leas Issues and Supporting Information Sources: pot.`t.'m M,Y Than pM pet,on Siv%fiwnt No I 1 alae I Im 14) 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.e and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009. e) Construction Odors (Short-term) may include odors associated with equipment use including diesel exhaust or roofing, painting and paving. These odors are temporary and would dissipate rapidly. Operation Odors (Long-term) are typically associated with the type of use. Odors from residential uses would be like cooking and gardening_ Similarly common odors associated with mixed-use and commercial land uses would be expected (i.e. restaurants). Local odors from the majority of land uses would be similar to other urban areas and would not be considered significant. Industrial uses could create objectionable odors and therefore are located away from residential uses and sensitive receptors. The proposed addition will be used for offices; typically, the use proposed does not create objectionable odors. No adverse impacts are anticipated. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status • species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan? • Rev 10-9-12 B & C-47 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 13 • Lau Than SipM¢ant L. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: so`eh�, Mit�Lon Si n on 0 7a B caro No Im ac1 Inco atoE Ini act Im act Comments: a) The project site is located in an area developed with light industrial and office uses. The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot for the adjacent office building. As the project site is already developed with a parking lot and is surrounded by urbanized land uses, no adverse impacts are anticipated. b) The project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities. The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot and no riparian habitat exists on-site. No adverse impacts are anticipated. C) The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot. No adverse impacts are anticipated. d) The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot and there are no contiguous natural open space areas. Therefore no adverse impacts are anticipated. e) Ten trees will be removed to accommodate the proposed project. The proposed landscape plan shows that a greater number of trees will be planted on site than were removed, exceeding the City's tree replacement policy. Therefore no adverse impacts are anticipated. • f) Neither the City nor the SOI are within an adopted HCP, NCCP, or other approved State Habitat Conservation Plan area. The project site is not located within a local conservation area according to the General Plan, Open Space and Conservation Plan, Figure RC-1. No conflicts with habitat conservation plans will occur. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) significance of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? C) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) outside of formal cemeteries? Comments: a) The project site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2.24 (Historic Preservation). Therefore no adverse impacts are anticipated. b) There are no known archaeological sites or resources recorded on the project site; however, the Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native • Americans according to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6). Construction activity, particularly grading, soil excavation, and compaction, could adversely affect or eliminate existing and potential archaeological resources. The General Plan Final Program Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 48 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 14 L.nTTen • spn�ficartl Les. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P~tmlly wm TM" signAcam MRQMM S)gnfi nt No I 4.E Im •q Im C Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Cultural Resources based on the future build out of the City. The following mitigation measures as identified in the FPEIR shall be implemented: 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the 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 a 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. C) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6) indicates that the Rancho Cucamonga area is on an alluvial fan. According to the research performed at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the San Bernardino County database, no paleontological sites or resources have been recorded within the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the Sphere-of- Influence, including the project site; however, the area has a high sensitivity rating for paleontological resources. The older alluvium, which would have been deposited during the wetter climate that prevailed 10,000-100,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, when the last 'Ice Age" and the appearance of modern man occurred, may contain significant vertebrate fossils. The project site is underlain by Quaternary alluvium per the Public Safety Element of the General Plan; therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 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: Rev 10-9-12 B & C-49 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 15 • Leae Than &pnlfif6nl Lesa Issues and Supporting Information Sources: 'd•n`ml� """ Than Sika '[ MNpebon S'7M.M No I ad I sled I Im ad • 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. d) The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot. No known religious or sacred sites exist within the project area. No evidence is in place to suggest the project site has been used for human burials. The California Health and Safety Code (Section 7050.5) states that if human remains are discovered on-site, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. As adherence to State regulations is required • for all development, no mitigation is required in the unlikely event human remains are discovered on-site. No adverse impacts are anticipated. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓J iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ( J ( J ( J (✓J b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) C) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction • or collapse? Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 50 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 16 Less Then • SignArcam Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: f cNBni81y 4 PP 9 Sous owWWn S'nPc t No Im Inwr umW Im acl Im ed d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Comments: a) No known faults pass through the site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it in the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault, according to the General Plan Figure PS-2, and Section 4.7 of the General Plan FPEIR. The Red Hill Fault, passes within 2.1 miles northwesterly of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately 5 miles northerly of the site. These faults are both capable of producing Mw 6.0-7.0 earthquakes. Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to M„, 7.5 earthquakes is 11 miles northeasterly of the site and the San Andreas, capable of up to M, 8.2 earthquakes, is 13 miles northeasterly of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code and Standard Conditions will ensure that geologic impacts are less-than-significant. b) The City of Rancho Cucamonga is within a designated Soil Erosion Control Area Exhibit • 4.7-4 of the General Plan FPEIR. The proposed project will require the excavation, stockpiling, and/or movement of on-site soils. The Rancho Cucamonga area is subject to strong Santa Ana wind conditions during September to April, which generates blowing sand and dust, and creates erosion problems. Construction activities may temporarily exacerbate the impacts of windblown sand, resulting in temporary problems of dust control; however, development of this project under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established. Therefore, the following fugitive dust mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels: 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions. C) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.7) indicates that there is a potential for the hillside • areas at the northern end of the City and in the SOI for slope failure, landslides, and/or erosion. Areas subject to slope instability contain slopes of 30 percent or greater. Rev 10-9-12 B & C-51 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 17 • sq T . Issues and Supporting Information Sources: '"•"`wily n S,QM,=l Mpiga S,p ft. No I aIW Im ap Im Landslides may be induced by seismic activity, rain, or construction. The City Hillside Development Regulations prohibits the development within slopes of 30 percent or greater and limit the number of units that could be constructed within the Hillside Residential and Very Low Density Residential designations in the Hillside areas. The site is not within an Earthquake hazard zone or other unstable geologic unit or soil type according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-2. Soil types on-site consist of Hanford Sandy Loam Soil association according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-3. No adverse impacts are anticipated. d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located on alluvial soil deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. Soil types on-site consist of Hanford Sandy Loam Soil association according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-3. These soils typically have low likelihood of erosion. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) The project will connect to, and be served by, the existing local sewer system for wastewater disposal. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal is proposed. No adverse impacts are anticipated. 7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: • a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ( ) V) ( ) Q indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Comments: a) Regulations and Significance- The Federal government began studying the phenomenon of global warming as early as 1979 with the National Climate Protection Act (92 Stat. 601). In June of 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger established California's Green House Gas ("GHG") emissions reduction target in Executive Order (EO) S-3-05. The EO created goals to reduce GHG emissions for the State of California to 2000 levels by 2010; GHG emissions reduced to 1990 levels by 2020; and GHG emissions reduced to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Additionally, on December 7, 2009 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued findings regarding GHGs under rule 202(a) of the Clean Air Act: (1) that GHGs endanger human health; and (2) that this will be the first steps to regulating GHGs through the Federal Clean Air Act. The USEPA defines six key GHGs (carbon dioxide [CO2], methane [CH,), nitrous oxide [N2O), hydrofluorocarbons [HFCs], perfluorocarbons [PFCs], and sulfur hexafluoride [SF6]. The combined emissions of these well-mixed greenhouse gases from new motor vehicles and engines contribute to GHG pollution. The western States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, already experience hotter, drier climates. California is a substantial contributor of GHGs and Is expected to see an increase of three to four degrees • Fahrenheit (°F) over the next century. Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 52 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 18 Lev Th. • S,gnR,.ht Uv Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s t y MiWM Tw p oe 5iQnfi No Im ad tw I d JM ed Assembly Bill (AB) 32 requires that the California Air Resources Board (ARB), the lead agency for implementing AB 32, determine what the statewide GHG emission level was in 1990 and approve a statewide GHG emissions limit (427 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent) to be achieved by 2020 and prepare a Scoping Plan to outline the main strategies for meeting the 2020 deadline. Significant progress can be made toward the 2020 goal through existing technologies and improving the efficiency of energy use. Other solutions would include improving the State's Infrastructure, and transitioning to cleaner and more efficient sources of energy. The ARB estimates that 38 percent of the State's GHG emissions in 2004 was from transportation sources followed by electricity generation (both in-State and out-of-State) at 28 percent and industrial at 20 percent. Residential and commercial activities account for 9 percent, agricultural uses at 6 percent, high global warming potential gases at 3 percent, and recycling and waste at 1 percent. It is not anticipated that any single development project would have a substantial effect on global climate change but that GHG emissions from the project would combine with emissions across California, the United States, and the world to cumulatively contribute to global climate change. Therefore, consistent with the ARB's Climate Change Scoping Plan, the proposed project was evaluated for consistency with the Early Action Measures (Scoping Plan is a recommendation until adopted through normal rulemaking). The proposed project is assessed by determining its consistency with the 37 Recommended • Actions identified by ARB. In compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 97 and CEQA, a qualitative based analysis has been submitted for the project (CEQA 15064.4). Additionally, the ARB was directed through SB 375 to develop regional GHG emission reduction targets to be achieved within the automobile and light truck sectors for 2020 and 2035. SCAQMD and ARB maintain ambient air quality monitoring stations in the Basin. The stations closest to the project site are the Upland station and the Fontana-Arrow Highway station. The Upland station monitors all criteria pollutant except PM10, PM2.5, and SO2 which are monitored at the Fontana-Arrow Highway station. The ambient air quality in the project area for CO, NO2, and SO2 are consistently below the relevant State and Federal standards (based on ARB and EPA from 2007, 2008, and 2009 readings). Ozone, PM10, and PM2.5 levels all exceed State and Federal standards regularly. Proiect Related Sources of GHG's- Based on the Guidelines for the Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act, Appendix G, a project would normally be considered to have a significant effect on air quality if the project would violate any ambient air quality standards, contribute substantially to an existing air quality violation, expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, or conflict with adopted environmental plans and goals of the community. However, neither the CEQA statutes, Office of Planning and Research (OPR) guidelines, nor the draft proposed changes to the CEQA Guidelines prescribe thresholds of significance or a particular methodology for performing an impact analysis. Significance criteria are left to the judgment and discretion of the Lead Agency. • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 19 • Leu T on $iprvOrant lege Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Signrflowl naWbo„ svrfiont No Imow wso ImPW IMPW Project related GHG's would include emissions from direct and indirect sources. Based on the Air Quality Analysis prepared by Hans Giroux & Associates (January, 2013) the project would result in the emission of GHG's. As seen in the Table 1 and Table 2 below, the proposed project would result in a total of 103.9 MTCO2eq/yr from construction activities and 87.9 MTCO2eq/yr for area sources and 974.4 MTCO2eq/yr for mobile sources. Total project related direct operation emission would result in 1062.3 MTCO2eq/yr. T.hkM 2 1'rupawd Prnjrcl Operntionul ISmissiam Wlf,h ur) Consiruction Activit,6116 EmLwsions CN I') I l:msgy-- -- ---' — --_..,i. _i �Molilc Suuar j 9i4A Cult• i Kala ) :2.1 Yaar 2D11--- Ib39 IgnnunliicJ Cunvtruniun 3.5 m Anrilized Annual Level 3 5 'I'urnl LOM12.,i Short Term (Construction) GHG Emissions - The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.5) indicates that GHG emissions result from construction activities associated with diesel- powered construction equipment and other combustion sources (i.e. Generators, workers vehicles, material delivery, etc.). The GHG emitted by construction equipment is primarily carbon dioxide (CO2). The highest levels of construction related GHG's occur during site • preparation including demolition, grading and excavation. Construction related GHG's are also emitted from off-site haul trucks and construction workers traveling to the job site. Exhaust emissions from construction activities would vary each day with the changes in construction activity on site. The combustion of fossil-based fuels creates GHG's such as CO2, Cha, and N20. CH4 is emitted during the fueling of heavy equipment. Therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than- significant levels: 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 contactor 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 the construction crew. • Long Term (Operational) GHG's Emissions - The primary source of GHG emissions generated by the proposed project would be from motor vehicles, combustion of natural Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 54 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 20 Less Then • S,gnRcantLnss Issues and Supporting Information Sources: pmeneally With Tran SgnC rft Mitigation S91,1k= No Im •d Inco araC I. am Im m gas for space and water heating, as well as off-site GHG emissions from generation of electricity consumed by the proposed land use development over a long term. CEQA requires the Lead Agency to review the project for "adequacy, completeness, and a good faith effort at full disclosure," to determine potential impacts of GHG's. Therefore the project has been analyzed based on methodologies and information available to the City at the time this document was prepared. Estimates are based on past performance and represent a scenario that is a worst case with the understanding that technology changes may reduce GHG emissions in the future. To date, there is no established quantified GHG emission threshold. The project involves the construction of a 16,616 square foot expansion of an existing building and therefore would result in an increase in both stationary and mobile source emissions. The majority of energy consumption t,pically occurs during project operation (greater than 80 percent). The project will conform to all state mandate energy reduction programs. The project is consistent with the California Environmental Protection Agency Climate Action Team proposed early action measures to mitigate climate change included in the CARB Scoping Plan mandated under AB 32. Additionally, the City is participating in the development of a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) with SANBAG for the San Bernardino County area pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 375. The project's long term operation emissions will contribute to area pollutants but will not • exceed any of the SCAQMD's thresholds. The proposed project would have less than a significant long term impact with the following mitigation measures: 1) 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 (VOC) materials. 2) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy standards 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 develop 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. • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 55 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 21 • Lou Tran Sipft Leas Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s,l� M�n S Wa , M. MPW I. sled Im •ct 3) 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 healers. • Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated surfaces. 4) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educate employees about reducing waste and about recycling. • The proposed project will result in 1,062.3 MTCOzeq/yr (total project emissions) of operational related emission without reduction from project design features. With the reduction measures proposed for the project and the included Mitigation Measures, the project will be well below the SCAQMD's thresholds. AB 32 requires the reduction of GHG emissions to 1990 levels, which would require a minimum 28.5 percent reduction in "business as usual" GHG emissions for the entire State. b) The project proposes the construction of a 16,616 square foot addition to an existing 76,405 office building. No other applicable plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emission apply to the project. The 2010 General Plan Update included adopted policies and Standard Conditions that respond to the Attorney General and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA). The General Plan policies and Standard Conditions guide infill and sustainable development reliant on pedestrian connections, re-use and rehabilitation of existing structures, link transportation opportunities, promote development that is sensitive to natural resources and incentivizes denser mixed use projects that maximize diverse opportunities. The proposed project includes bike facilities and water efficient landscaping and therefore is consistent with the policies of the General Plan. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of GHG's and determined that GHG emissions would be cumulatively considerable, which would be a significant unavoidable adverse cumulative impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project would not hinder the State's GHG reduction goals established by Assembly (AB) 32 and therefore would be less than a significant impact. • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 56 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 22 Leu man • sigmit Les Issues and Supporting Information Sources: 'aa °11Y SIQ'6®n1 rutpeom sronfiram Ho i Im 8. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 1/4 mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or • working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Comments: a) Development within the City may utilize or generate hazardous materials or wastes. This is usually associated with individual households, small business operations, and maintenance activities like paints, cleaning solvents, fertilizers, and motor oil or through construction activities that would use paints, solvents, acids, curing compounds, grease, and oils. These materials would be stored and used at individual sites. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition, which is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the State. The City has an Emergency Operations Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is in the process of updating the approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. Nevertheless, the proposed building addition will • be used for offices; typically, such uses do not involve the storage and/or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste. No adverse impacts are expected. Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 57 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 23 • Leas Tho &pnmmn L.., Issues and Supporting Information Sources: sgy a MnW� s�cwl No Impeci I etw lmIm b) The proposed project does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition, which is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the State. The City has an Emergency Operations Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is in the process of updating the approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials or volatile fuels will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. Nevertheless, the proposed building addition will be used for offices; typically, such uses do not involve the storage and/or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste. No adverse impacts are anticipated. C) The project site is located within % mile of the nearest school. Cucamonga Elementary School is located directly to the east of the project site at 8677 Archibald Avenue. The project will be required to comply with existing State and Federal standards on the use and transport of hazardous materials. The proposed building addition will be used for offices; typically, such uses do not create objectionable odors. No adverse impacts are anticipated. d) The project site is not listed as a hazardous waste or substance materials site. Recent site inspections did not reveal the presence of discarded drums or illegal dumping of hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated. • e) The project site is not located within an airport land use plan according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1 and is not within 2 miles of a public airport. The project site is located approximately 2.5 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. The project is located within the Airspace Protection Area according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1. Development within this protection area will comply with FAR Part 77 regarding height limitations in order to prevent obstruction to aircraft operations. No impact is anticipated. f) There are no private airstrips within the City. The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated. g) The City has a developed roadway network that provides emergency access and evacuation routes to existing development. New development will be located on a site that has access to existing roadways. The City's Emergency Operation Plan, which is updated every three years, includes policies and procedures to be administered by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the event of a disaster. Because the project includes at least two points of public street access and is required to comply with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances, no adverse impacts are anticipated. h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from wind-driven fires in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone found in the northern part of the City; however, the proposed project site is not located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone according to General Plan Figure PS-1. • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 58 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 24 Les.rna • srervfivm L... Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Foeu4 T . sipmfir md*w n S,p fiam No I ad I eleE ImPw Im d 9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? C) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on-or off-site? • e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) that would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by selche, tsunami, or mudflow? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Comments: a) Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The project is designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems. The State of California is authorized to administer various aspects of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act. The General Construction Permit treats any construction activity over 1 acre as an industrial activity, requiring a permit under the State's General NPDES permit. The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB), through the Regional Water Quality Control Board • (RWQCB), Santa Ana Region, administers these permits. Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 59 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 25 • a�n Than s�9��,t l•e. Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Sa•M�i Mlwnn Then p gmim $ipeV.M No I Ir atad I.Paa IMP— Construction activities covered under the State's General Construction permit include removal of vegetation, grading, excavating, or any other activity for new development or significant redevelopment. Prior to commencement of construction of a project, a discharger must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain coverage under the General Permit. The General Permit requires all dischargers to comply with the following during construction activities, including site clearance and grading: • Develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that would specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent construction pollutants from contacting storm water and with the intent of keeping all products of erosion from moving off-site into receiving waters. • Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer systems and other waters of the nation. • Perform inspections of all BMPs. Waste discharges include discharges of storm water and construction project discharges. A construction project for new development or significant redevelopment requires an NPDES permit. Construction project proponents are required to prepare an SWPPP. To comply with the NPDES, the project's construction contractor will be required to prepare • an SWPPP during construction activities, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post-construction operational management of storm water runoff. The applicant has submitted a WQMP, prepared by Thatcher Engineering on January 16, 2013, which identifies BMPs to minimize the amount of pollutants, such as eroded soils, entering the drainage system after construction. Runoff from driveways, roads and other impermeable surfaces must be controlled through an on-site drainage system. BMPs include both structural and non-structural control methods. Structural controls used to manage storm water pollutant levels include detention basins, oil/grit separators, and porous pavement. Non-structural controls focus on controlling pollutants at the source, generally through implementing erosion and sediment control plans, and various Business Plans that must be developed by any businesses that store and use hazardous materials. Practices such as periodic parking lot sweeping can substantially reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain system. The following mitigation measures are required to control additional storm water effluent: Construction Activities: 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 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 Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 60 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 26 Lea.TB • siyvM1 Leas Sie ane ThenIssues and Supporting Information Sources: .n MWS,g�wnl No Impw I "aIff9w I 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. Post- Construction Operational: 5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by Thatcher Engineering on January 16, 2013 to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage • and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. b) According to CVWD, approximately 35 percent of the City's water is currently provided from water supplies coming from the underlying Chino and Cucamonga Groundwater Basins. CVWD complies with its prescriptive water rights as managed by the Chino Basin Watermaster and will not deplete the local groundwater resource. The proposed project will not deplete groundwater supplies, nor will it Interfere with recharge because it is not within an area designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground according to General Plan Figure RC-3. Development of the site will require the grading and excavation, but would not affect the existing aquifer, estimated to be about 300 to 470 feet below the ground surface. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.9), continued development citywide will increase water needs but will not be a significant impact. CVWD has plans to meet this increased need to the year 2030. No impacts are anticipated. C) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on the site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project design includes landscaping of all non-hardscape areas to prevent erosion. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. The impact is not considered significant. • d) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 61 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 27 • Less Then SipM¢aM Leu Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Snumbuy wo Tran pMi mltgmw S,grdCwnt No lmIrw am ImWa Im aq proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on-or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. e) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, all runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project will not result in substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. f) Grading activities associated with the construction period could result in a temporary increase in the amount of suspended solids in surface flows during a concurrent storm event, thus resulting in surface water quality impacts. The site is for new development/significant redevelopment, therefore, is required to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to minimize water pollution. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: • 1) 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. 2) 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. g) No housing units are proposed with this project. No adverse impacts are expected. h) The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. No adverse impacts are expected. i) The Rancho Cucamonga area is flood protected by an extensive storm drain system designed to adequately convey floodwaters from a 100-year storm event. The system is substantially improved and provides an integrated approach for regional and local drainage flows. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the • City, spreading grounds, concrete-lined channels, and underground storm drains as shown in General Plan Figure PS-6. The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. No adverse impacts are expected. Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 62 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 28 Lev •Spndcsntma Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Foto trolly MMh Then PP 9 siVmfi t MaQatsw soyk� No Im rcw Wtl I j) There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project site; therefore impacts from seiche and tsunami are not anticipated. The Rancho Cucamonga area sits at the base of the steep eastern San Gabriel Mountains whose deep canyons were cut by mountain streams. Numerous man-made controls have been constructed to reduce the mudflow impacts to the level of non-significance within the City. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, and spreading grounds both within and north of the City. 10. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, a general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? C) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or natural community conservation plan? Comments: a) The project site is located on the north side of 9th Street and is characterized by light • industrial and office development to the north, south and west and a public school to the east across Archibald Avenue. This project will be of similar design and size to surrounding light industrial and office development to the north, south. The project will become a part of the larger community. No adverse impacts are anticipated. b) The project site land use designation is General Industrial. The project proposes adding 16,616 to an existing office building on the site and will be in full conformance with the General Plan and does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection, SCAG's Compass Blueprint, or SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan. As such, no impacts are anticipated. C) The project site is not located within any habitat conservation or natural community plan area. According to General Plan Figure RC-4 and Section 4.10 of the General Plan FPEIR, the project site is not within an area of sensitive biological resources; therefore, development will not adversely affect rare or endangered species of plants or animals because of the fact that the project is surrounded by urbanized land uses and is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Plan. 11. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local • general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Rev 10-9-12 B & C-63 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 29 • Lasa fiT= s,yVIM leu Issues and Supporting Information Sources' sgefl=t Ma� IM pawn Sof ranl No Im zt In ala Im acl Im aq Comments: a) The site is not designated as a State Aggregate Resources Area according to the City General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1; therefore, there is no impact. b) The site is not designated by the General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1, as a valuable mineral resource recovery site; therefore, there is no impact. 12. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in O O U (✓) excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels • existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Comments: a) The area of work is not within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Figure PS-9 at build-out. As such, no impacts are anticipated. b) The proposed building addition will be used for offices; typically, such uses de not induce ground borne vibrations. Construction related vibration may create short term noise and vibration impacts that will terminate with the end of the construction phase. As such, no impacts are anticipated. C) The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. Because the project will not significantly increase traffic as analyzed in Section 16 TransportationlTraffic; it will likely not increase ambient noise levels within the vicinity of the project. d) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.12) indicates that during a construction phase, on-site • stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction equipment, will generate noise exceeding City standards. The following measures are provided to mitigate the short-term noise impacts: Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 64 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 30 Less Then • Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: soter� MIw� Than g iga Sgn& No Impact In ed InVad Impact 1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a construction-related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during the hours of 10PM until 7AM. No loading and unloading activities including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10PM and 7AM in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to adjoining land uses. 3) 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. 4) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110, as measured at the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels • exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. The preceding mitigation measures will reduce the disturbance created by on-site construction equipment but do not address the potential impacts because of the transport of construction materials and debris. The following mitigation measures shall then be required: 5) 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 and include appropriate noise mitigation measures. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within 2 miles of a public airport. The Project is located approximately 2.5 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated. • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 65 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 31 • es.TM S'BMitam Lost Issues and Supporting Information Sources: so�r�i M,t�lim Siw ran Ne I 0 Inco sss, Im Im 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? C) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?-- Comments: a) The project site is located in a predominantly developed area and will not induce population growth. Once constructed, the proposed project will have a limited number of employees; hence, will not create a demand for additional housing as a majority of the employees will likely be hired from within the City or surrounding communities. No significant impacts are anticipated. b) The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot and there are no existing housing units. No adverse impact expected. • c) The project site is developed with industrial and office use and the area of work is currently developed with a parking lot. No impacts are anticipated. 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) C) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) d) Parks? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) e) Other public facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Comments: a) The project site, located at the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 9th Street, would be served by Fire Station#2 at 9612 San Bernardino Road located approximately 1 mile to the north of the project site. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Standard conditions of • approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on the project to lessen the future demand and impacts to fire services. No impacts are anticipated. Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 66 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 32 Less Tha • $'p fi am Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pmaauy mn sip ,l Magat,on Sgm,am No Impsa rzoWated Im q Im aq b) Additional police protection is not required as the addition of the project will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the project site is within an area that is regularly patrolled. C) The project site is in a developed area currently served by the Cucamonga School District and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. The project will be required to pay School Fees as prescribed by State law prior to the issuance of building permits. No impacts are anticipated. d) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga The nearest park, Old Town Park, is located 0.5 mile to the east of the project site at 10033 Feron Boulevard. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay Park Development Fees. No impacts are anticipated. e) The proposed project will utilize existing public facilities. The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Cumulative development within Rancho Cucamonga will increase demand for library services. According to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.14), there will be a projected increase in • library space demand but with the implementation of standard conditions the increase in Library Services would be mitigated to less than significant impact. Additionally, the Paul A. Biane Library has an additional 14,000 square foot shell of vacant library space that is planned for future Library use. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. Therefore no adverse impact is expected. 15. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Comments: a) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The nearest park, Old Town Park, is located 0.5 mile to the east of the project site at 10033 Feron Boulevard.. This project is not proposing any new housing or large employment generator that would cause an increase in the use of parks or other recreational facilities. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay Park Development Fees. No impacts are anticipated. b) See a) response above. • Rev 10-9-12 B & C-67 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 33 • Leo TM LessSgrTh. Leo Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s loft(w i MnWth Then 0 �gai'm SiprMicam No Im ad I s W O Im 16. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) program, including, but not limited to a level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? C) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that result in substantial safety risks? • d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) >] Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. Comments: a) Implementation of the proposed project will generate 34 vehicle trips daily. The proposed project includes the development of an office building. The Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Model estimates that each 1,000 square feet of floor area will generate 2.03 trips daily. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.16), continued development will contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. The project is in an area that is mcstly developed with street improvements existing or Included in project design. The project will not create a substantial increase in the number of vehicle trips, traffic volume, or congestion at intersections. The project site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. No impacts are anticipated. b) The Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Model estimates that each 1,000 square feet of floor area • will generate 2.36 two-way peak hour trips daily. In November 2004, San Bernardino County voters passed the Measure I extension which requires local jurisdictions to impose appropriate fees on development for their fair share toward regional transportation Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 68 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 34 Luo Thm • slQm/iL mLo58 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potantally Wan Tran SI{1 A.- W1,90on SigrAmnt No Im ad Inw 31W Imoaa Impad improvement projects. On May 18, 2005, the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Fee Schedule updating these development impact fees. As a result, the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Agency waived the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis reporting requirement. This project will be required, as a condition of approval, to pay the adopted transportation development fee prior to issuance of building permit. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with all street improvements existing. The project will not negatively impact the level of service standards on adjacent arterials. The project will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site No impacts are anticipated. C) Located approximately 2.1 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport, the project site is offset north of the Flight path and will not change air traffic patterns. The project site is located within the Airspace Protection Area according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1. Development within this protection area will comply with FAR Part 77 regarding height limitations in order to prevent obstruction to aircraft operations. No impacts are anticipated d) The project site is in an area that is mostly developed. The project will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. The project design does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections or farming uses. The project will, therefore, not create a substantial increase in hazards • because of a design feature. No impacts are anticipated. e) The project will be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles during construction and upon completion of the project and will therefore not create an inadequate emergency access. No impacts are anticipated. f) The project will not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. The project will be conditioned to provide bicycle racks and an area for employees to securely store bicycles. 17. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? C) Require or result in the construction of new storm ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the O O O (✓) project from existing entitlements and resources, or • are new or expanded entitlements needed? Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 69 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 35 • »man S,ppfiaunt Le°u Issues and Supporting Information Sources. pmt"I� Sisight nt Moinw pnfic" nt No Imps Irrnpare. Impact Impel e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The project site is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-1 and RP-4 treatment plants. The RP-1 capacity is sufficient to exceed the additional development within the western and southern areas of the City. The RP-4 treatment plant has a potential ultimate capacity of 28 mgd which is considered more than adequate to capacity to treat all increases in wastewater generation for buildout of the General Plan. The project is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated. • b) The project site is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. The project is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated. C) All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. The impact is not considered significant. d) The project site is served by the CVWD water system. There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve this project. No impacts are anticipated. e) The project site is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. No impacts are anticipated. f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs. No impacts are anticipated. g) This project complies with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations regarding solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction • procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated. Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 70 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 36 Lass Than • Sipmfiranl l sea Issues and Supporting Information Sources: '°`°"tally wnn Than S,grrficanl Mitigation SignRasnt No Impact Incopon ImoacY Imsap 18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? C) Does the project have environmental effects that will ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: • a) The project site is not located in an area of sensitive biological resources as identified on the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Figure RC-4. The area of work is currently developed with a parking lot. This parking lot will be removed to construct a building addition of 16,616 square feet to an existing office building of 76,405 square feet. Additionally, the area surrounding the site is developed. Based on previous development and street improvements, it is unlikely that any endangered or rare species would inhabit the site. No impacts are anticipated. b) If the proposed project were approved, then the applicant would be required to develop the site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. The 2010 General Plan was adopted along with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of build-out in the City and Sphere-of-Influence. The City made findings that adoption of the General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forest Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change and Mineral Resources. Mitigation measures were adopted for each of these resources; however, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required. C) The proposed project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either • directly or indirectly. The Initial Study identifies construction-related emissions of criteria pollutants as having a potentially significant impact. Proposed mitigation measures would Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 71 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 37 • further reduce emission levels. Additionally, impacts resulting from air quality would be short-term and would cease once construction activities were completed. The Initial Study identified potentially significant impacts associated with the exposure of people to increased noise levels. Mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study will ensure impacts are at less-than-significant levels. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier PER or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Centei Drive (check all that apply): (T) General Plan FPEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified May 19, 2010) (T) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (T) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4,1989) . (T) Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR (Certified September 19, 1981) (T) Industrial Area Specific Plan, Subarea 18, EIR (SCH#93102055, certified June 15, 1994) (T) Air Quality Impact Analysis (Hans Giroux &Associates; January 25, 2013) (T) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Analysis (Hans Giroux& Associates; January 15, 2013) • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 72 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga • Development Review DRC2013-00053 Page 38 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that 1 have read this Initial Study and the p osed mitigation measures. Further. I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree o the pro ed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no ig T hit e nmertal effects would occur. i i Applicants Signature: Date: Print Name and Title: le- ESV d r • • Rev 10-9-12 B & C- 73 r City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: DRC2013-00053 This Mitigation Monitoring Program(MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code). Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements: 1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project. 2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported. 3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring • progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program. Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project planner, assigned by the Planning Director, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department. Procedures -The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant. 2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when,and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address: City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 B & C- 74 Mitigation Monitoring Program Project— ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053 • Page 2 3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner. 4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of development. 5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form. 6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel. 7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the • authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented. 8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time. 9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits. • B & C- 75 0 0 MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III) Project File No.: DRC2013-00053 Applicant: Rancho Tech, LLC Initial Study Prepared by: Thatcher Engineering & Associates, Inc. Date: January 16, 2013 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Imelementing Action for Mon toring re uenc Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance 9. 'MW Short w Short Term (Construction) Emissions 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance m records shall be available at the construction Q, site for City verification. 2) Establish a preference for contractors using PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 Tier 3-rated or better heavy equipment. 3) Enforce 5-minute idling limits for both on-road PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 trucks and off-road equipment. 4) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, PD/BO C Review of plans C 2 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. 5) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray. Page 1 of 13 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date llnitials Non-Compliance 6) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance BO B Review of plans A/C 2 standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 7) All construction equipment shall comply with BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 roads. • Phase grading to prevent the BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 m amounts of exposed excavated soil w during and after the end of work periods. n Dispose of surplus excavated material in B0 C Review of plans q 4 ­4 accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering ractices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule BO C During construction A 4 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 BO C During construction A 4 winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard BO C During Construction A 4 ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. • Cover all stock piles with tarps at the BO C During Construction A 4 end of each day or as needed. 8) The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During construction A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board RWQCB daily to reduce Particulate Matter Page 2 of 13 0 0 Mitigation Measures No. I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance (PM10) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 9) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by BO C During construction A 4 SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions. 10) The construction contractor shall utilize BO C Review of plans A/C 4 electric or clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. 11) The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2i4 construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. Long Term Emissions 00 1) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to minimize vehicle idling at curbsides. co 2) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. 3) Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours. 4) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or occupant sensors. 5) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits. 6) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and Vee planting programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure. 7) 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. Page 3 of 13 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance 8) All industrial and commercial facilities shall BO C Review of plans A 4 post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes). 9) All industrial and commercial facilities shall PD C Review of plans A/C 2/3 designate preferential parking for vanpools. 10) All industrial and commercial site tenants with PD C Review of plans D 2/3 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 11) All industrial and commercial site tenants with PD C Review of plans D 2/3 50 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. Q, 12) All industrial and office structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4 R, required to incorporate high-efficiency/low- C-) polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, v and water heaters. 13) All industrial and office structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 214 required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. 14) 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 PMIS and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009. Page 4 of 13 • 0 Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitor ng Fre uenc Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance Paoiiru tJal !2 `sc4�s "�� �•. � .�' � � ���,e ^�.;° � ;, �r� r ,•• ";?` '�`:^��: vao. " ..a ,.--tt"t-� .f«`:.�~ .f:".,:'�`�F=,a4Y,:�r^'�N�a. ..y+tn 'i.'* w'Ks bwj ,u��'�k;r' ...i��'i 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to PD/BO C Review of report A D 14 Q, require incorporation of archaeological R, sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. CD • Pursue educating the public about the PD/BO C Review of report 11rD 3/4 archaeological heritage of the area. • Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with P/D B/C Review of A/D Section 21083.2 Archeological resources Plans/Report During of CEQA to eliminate adverse project Construction effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archeological sites, capping or covering site with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee. • Prepare a technical resources PD C Review of report A/D 3/4 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 archivin . Page 5 of 13 Mitigation Measures No. I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance 2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or PD B Review of report A/D 4 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 PD B Review of report A/D 4 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 BO B/C Review of report WU 4 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 PD D Review of report D 3 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 PD D Review of report D 3 Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy to the report to San Bernardino Count Museum. 1) The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During construction A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD Page 6 of 13 Mitigation Measures No. I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitorin Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance J and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept 60 C During construction A 4 according to a schedule established by the City,, reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when BO C During construction A 4 wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by BO C During construction A 4 SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to 00 all inactive construction areas that remain R' inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 n emissions. ro 'Greenhouse Gas Errtissions t� = � -- Short Term (Construction) GHG Emisslons 1) The project must comply with all rules that BO C During construction A r assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAQMD 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 contactor shall select BO C During construction A 4 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 BO C During construction A 4 than 5 minutes. 4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be BO C During construction A 4 Page 7 of 13 Mitigation Measures No. I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered engines where feasible. 5) Construction should be timed so as not to BO C During construction A 4 interfere with peak-hour traffic. 6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be BO C During construction A 4 supported and encouraged for construction crew. Long Term (Operational) GHG Emissions 1) Construction and Building materials shall be BO A During Construction C 2 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 (VOC)materials. 2) Design all buildings to exceed California BO A C Building Code Title 24 energy standard During Construction 2 including but not limited to any combination °J of: w • 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 develop 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. 3) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project and include the following: Page 8 of 13 • 0 • 0 0 Mitigation Measures No. I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action requency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance • 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 °o remove water to non-vegetated surfaces. QO 0 4) Reuse and recycle construction and CE A Review of plans C 2 o, demolition waste. Provide interior and a exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educated employees about reducing waste and about recycling. d olo�jy h�i W ater Qual' `�_" '� ..li `' •;ry.`i"t '�Y;,..tY . '2: ., �^�`.c,t. .2:1e� Cr;te�;'�:.M'M iq k'y'"��ky�i" .ww ��"r��"X�;' ` Construction Activities 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans AIC 2/4 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, BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 included in the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion Page 9 of 13 Mitigation Measures No. / Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) During construction, temporary berms such BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 as sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from O° the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. 4 Duringconstruction, to remove pollutants, BO B;C/D Review of plans Al-c- 2/4 street cleaning will be performed prior to OD 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) The developer shall implement the BMPs BO B/C/D Review of plans A!C 2/4 identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by Thatcher Engineering on January 16, 2013 to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. Grading Activities Page 10 of 13 0 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance 1) Prior to issuance of building permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 applicant shall submit to the City Engineer 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. 2) Prior to issuance of grading or paving BO B/CID Review of plans A/C 2/4 permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant 00 Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control 00 Board. Evidence that this has been obtained m (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. Noisek �"?3��'�a �'S:s•: i Lv A {�f M:G .:. •r r'- "6� '`" ,Tr�:,�_ r6 .ter ♦' x�.Ffl:%. i� ..R• 3 '�F.&�,t :.r,3 . :yi�i�Pr����w . N.��r,i T_.FfG:�V•' GN y�i'��-r�,'"=� 1) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Plans a BO C During construction A 4 construction-related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2) Business operations shall maintain a noise BO C During construction A 4 level at 60dB or less during the hours of 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading activities including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar ob'ects between the hours of Page 11 of 13 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to adjoining uses. 1) Construction or grading shall not take place BO C During construction A 4 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 BO C During construction A 4 exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110, as measured at the property tine. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110. Monitoring at other times may be required by m the Building Official. Said consultant shall Q0 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 PO/BO C During construction A 4/7 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. Page 12 of 13 0 0 0 • • Key to Checklist Abbreviations Responsible Person - '' ': ;:MoriitoringaFreguency ri ;:Method of-Verification w Sanctions CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map PD-Planning Director or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy BO- Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4- Stop Work Order PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5- Retain Deposit or Bonds FC- Fire Chief or designee6- Revoke CUP 7-Gtation m n co co Page 13 of 13 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.: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 2013-00053 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00134 - Public Review Period Closes: April 10, 2013 Project Name: Project Applicant: Thatcher Engineering 1461 Ford Street, Suite 105 Redlands, CA 92373 Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue within the General Industrial Development District, located at 9518 9th Street - APN: 0209-021-05. Project Description: A request to add a 16,616 square foot addition to an existing 76,405 square foot office building and a request to remove 10 trees in order to construct a 16,616 - square foot addition and realign a driveway. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. • 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. • April 10, 2013 Date of Determination Adopted By B & C- 89 RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053, A REQUEST TO ADD A 16,616 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 76,405 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 9TH STREET AND WEST OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE WITHIN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 9518 9TH STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0209-021-05. A. Recitals. 1. Thatcher Engineering & Associates, Inc., for Rancho Tech, LLC, filed an application for the approval of Development Review DRC2013-00053, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 10th day of April 2013, 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 �he 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 April 10, 2013, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The 9.73-acre project site is located on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue and is within the General Industrial (GI) Development District; and b. The site is developed with a 76,405 square foot, two-story office/warehouse building and a large parking lot. There are two parcels to the east which share parking with the project site and are developed with three additional buildings; and C. The site is bounded by a light industrial/office development to the north, south, east, and west within the General Industrial Development District; and d. The applicant proposes adding a 16,616 square foot, single-story addition to an existing 76,405 square foot two story office/warehouse building in order to accommodate a future tenant; and e. The addition is designed match the existing building and the entire building will be painted a new color scheme. Outdoor eating areas are located along the east elevation of the addition �nd the west elevation of the existing building; and f. The entire development provides 887 parking spaces, 175 spaces above the minimum requirement. B & C- 90 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1318 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 Page 2 • 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan which permits office uses within the General Industrial (GI) Development District; and b. The proposed design or improvements are consistent with the Development Code in that the project conforms with all related setback, height, parking, and design requirements; and C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and d. The design of the project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and e. The project is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local • CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration. C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the • Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909)477-2750. B & C- 91 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 •Page 3 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends to the City Council approval of 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 to add a 16,616 square-foot addition to an existing 76,405 square foot office building and reorient a drive aisle and parking area for a site located at 9518 9th Street -APN: 0209-021-05. 2) All materials and finishes shall match the existing building. 3) Downspouts shall be routed through the building. 4) New signage on the addition will require modification of Sign Program #34. Engineering Services Department 1) Install drive approach per City Standard #101 Type-C and street trees per City Standards or the satisfaction of the City Engineer. • 2) Have a registered civil engineer revise City Drawing #1061 for the improvement listed above prior to Building Permit issuance (plan check fees apply). 3) Prior to any work being performed in the public right-of-way, fees shall be paid, and an Engineering Construction Permit (separate from the Building Permit) shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. 4) A signed consent and waiver form to join the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to issuance of Building Permits. 5) CD-1 For Required — Construction and Demolition Program (please refer to the fee handout for deposit and 10e amounts). 6) Development Impact Fees due prior to Building Permit issuance. 7) The Transportation Fee totals $92, 800.36. Building and Safety Services Department 1) An HCOC exists for the downstream receiving water. The downstream • receiving water (Mill Creek, Prado Area) is experiencing significant degradation of its banks. The project shall implement a volume-based treatment control BMP (retention/detention facility) on each lot. The Storm B & C- 92 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 Page 4 • Water Quality Management Plan and the Grading Plan must contain an appropriate volume based BMP prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. 2) Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant shall provide to the Building and Safety Services Director a copy of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Memorandum of Agreement for Storm Water Quality Management Plan for review prior to recordation of the document. The Memorandum of Agreement for Storm Water Quaiity Management Plan shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Grading Permit. 3) The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the pervious pavement infiltration areas 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 pervious pavement infiltration areas are the responsibility of the land owner. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 1) A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the • issuance of a Grading Permit. 2) The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Thatcher Engineering & Associates, dated February 13, 2013, is deemed "Substantially Complete." The following comments are required to be completed prior to issuance of a Grading Permit: Section 'Page :CommentsA 3.3 21 In Table 3-3, provide an explanation as to why the expected Pollutants of Concern (organic compounds, trash and debris, and oils and grease) are not treated. You are required to treat the Pollutants of Concern noted in Table 2-1. Exhibit On the WQMP BMP Exhibit, include the following items: a) provide a latitudinal/longitudinal coordinate for the location of each BMP structural treatment device in accordance with the current adopted MS4 Permit; b) in the inspection and maintenance schedule, include the pervious pavement. B & C- 93 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053-RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 5 Environmental Mitigation Air Quality 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. 2) Establish a preference for contractors using Tier 3-rated or better heavy equipment. 3) Enforce 5-minute idling limits for both on-road trucks and off-road equipment. 4) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, the developer shall submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air • Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff. 5) 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. 6) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 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. B & C - 94 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 6 • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. • Cover all stock piles with tarps at the end of each day or as needed. 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 PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 9) 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,() emissions. 10) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 11) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-Grading Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. 12) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to • minimize vehicle idling at curbsides. 13) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. 14) Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours. 15) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or occupant sensors. 16) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits. 17) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure. 18) 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. 19) 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). 20) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools. • 21) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. B & C- 95 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 7 22) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating :schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. 23) All industrial and office structures shall be required to incorporate high- efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters. 24) All industrial and office structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. 25) 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 atter 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: • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the 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 a 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 B & C- 96 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 8 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. Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions. Greenhouse Gasses 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. B & C- 97 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 9 2) The construction contactor 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. 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 (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 develop 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. B & C- 98 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 Page 10 • • 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 employe::s about reducing waste and about recycling. Hydrology and Water Quality 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 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) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by Thatcher Engineering on January 16, 2013 to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a • minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of Grading Permits. B & C- 99 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053-RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 11 7) 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. 8) 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. Noise 1) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Plans a construction-related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The • Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during the hours of 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading activities including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to residential areas. 3) 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. 4) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110, as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110. 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. • 5) 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 B&C - 100 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053—RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 12 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 10TH DAY OF APRIL 2013. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Frances Howdyshell, Chairman ATTEST: Candyce Burnett, Secretary 1, 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 10th day of April 2013, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: • B & C-101 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DRC2013-00053 AND DR02013-00134 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND TREE REMOVAL SUBJECT: PERMIT APPLICANT: RANCHO TECH, LLC LOCATION: 9518 9TH STREET -APN: 0209-021-05 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: General Requirements completion Date 1. 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. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 13-18 or Approval Letter, Standard Conditions, 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. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Notice of Exemption -$50 b) Notice of Determination - $50 c) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 2,206.25 X d) Environmental Impact Report -$3,045.25 • B & C-102 Project No. DRC2013-00053& DRC2013-OOT34 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. Any approval shall exoire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced _/_/_• within 5 years irorn the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans,architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors.landscaping,sign program,and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations. 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commer.:e until such time as all California Building Code and State Fire Maishal regulations have been cornpiied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/Oor Master Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. 8. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations,and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang(e.g.,over a curb stop). 2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet. 3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. • 2 B & C-103 Project No. DRC201.M0053& DRC2013-00134 Completion Date E. Landscaping • 1. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: F. Building and Safety Industrial and Commercial Standard Conditions 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation; c. Floor Plan.; d. Ceiling and P,cof Framing Plan); e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., DRC2013-00053 and DRC2013-00134) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, two sets of energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check • submittal. 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance. 4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. / ! 5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Services Department. 6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can contract the Building and Safety Services Department staff for information and submittal requirements. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number (i.e., DRC DRC2013-00053 and DRC2013-00134). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Services Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits for a new residential project or major addition, the _/_/_ applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,and School Fees. The applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance. 3. Prior to issuance of permit issuance for new residential project or major addition, the applicant _/_/_ shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: • City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, and Transportation Development Fee. 3 B & C-104 Project No. DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 completion Date 4. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for new commercial or industrial development project or major addition, the applicant shall pay Development Fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation • Development F.-e, Permit and Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. The applicant.shall provide a copy of the School Fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permits Issuance. 5. Street address shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of Building Permits. 6. For projects using septic tank facilities, shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval prior to the issuance of Septic Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of Building Permits. 7. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 8. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department public counter). 9. All commercial/public/multi-family development swimming pool plans shall be submitted to the County of San Bernardino's Environmental Health Services Department for review and approval prior to approval from the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 10. The following is required for side yard use for increase in allowable area: a. Provide a reduced Site Plan (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches), which indicates the non-buildable easement. b. Recorded "Covenant and Agreement for the Maintenance of a Non-Buildable Easement," which is signed by the appropriate property owner(s). New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive requirements. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. 3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions. —/—I- 4. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by the County of San Bernardino Environmental Health Services prior to issuance of Building Permit. 5. Provide draft stops in attic areas in accordance with CBC Section 1505. 6. Roofing materials shall be Class "A." 7. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rate in accordance with CBC. 8. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC. 9. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be in accordance with the CBC. 10. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with CBC. 11. Upon plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. G. Grading 1. 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. • 4 B & C-105 Project No. DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 Completion Date 2. 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. 3. 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. — 4. A separate Grading and 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. 5. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further �— disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and California — Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. 6. 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. — 7 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 the Precise Grading --- and Drainage Plan/Permit. — 8. 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. 9. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. --- 10. 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. ——— 11. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property. --- 12. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California Plumbing Code. --- 13. The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the current adopted California Building Code. --- 14. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. --- 5 B & C-106 Project No DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 - Completion Date 16. 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 Services Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i. The bottom of the over-excavation; ii. Completion of rough grading - The grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Services Department 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. H. Water Quality Management Plan 1. A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the Building and Safety —/—/— Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. 2. The Water Quality Management Plan shall include a copy of the project Conditions of —/—/— Approval. I. Street Improvements 1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: —/—/— Curb 8 A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other 9th Street I (a) (b) (c) Notes: (a) Remove and relocate, (b) Remove, (c) Curbside Drain Std. 107-B 6 B & C-107 Project No.DRC2013-00053 8 DRC2013-00134 Completion Date 2. Improvement Plans and Construction: . a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. C. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. J. Utilities 1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. K. General Requirements and Approvals 1. Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient improvement plans shall be completed • beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage protection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot lines shown on the approved tentative map. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills,and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Departmentwhen the first building permit application is submitted to the Building and Safety Services Department. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project. • 7 B & C-108 RESOLUTION NO. 13-19 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00134, A REQUEST TO REMOVE 10 TREES IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A 16,616 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION AND REALIGN A DRIVEWAY RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053 WITHIN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 9518 9TH STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0209-021-05. A. Recitals. 1. Thatcher Engineering & Associ9tes, Inc., for Rancho Tech, LLC, filed an application for the approval of Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00134, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 10th day of April 2013, 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 April 10, 2013, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The 9.73-acre project site is located on the north side of 9th Street and west of Archibald Avenue and is within the General Industrial (GI) Development District; and b. The site is developed with a 76,405 square foot, two-story office/warehouse building and a large parking lot. There are two parcels to the east which share parking with the project site and are developed with three additional buildings; and C. The site is bounded by a light industrial/office development to the north, south, east, and west in the General Industrial Development District; and d. The applicant proposes adding a 16,616 square foot, single-story addition to an existing 76,405 square foot two-story office/warehouse building in order to accommodate a future tenant; and e. Included with the project is a request to remove 10 trees. The tree removals are necessary in order to construct the addition and to relocate the drive aisle. A greater number of trees will be replanted in the parking lot area and adjacent to the building thereby improving the built environment. 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: B & C-109 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-19 DRC2013-00134 — RANCHO TECH, LLC April 10, 2013 • Page 2 a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan which permits office uses within the General Industrial (GI) Development District; and b. The proposed design or improvements are consistent with the Development Code in that the project conforms with all related setback, height, parking, and design requirements; and C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and d. The design of the project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and e. The project is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations: a. Pursuant to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. • Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration. C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Manager 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. • B & C - 110 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-19 DRC2013-00134— RANCHO TECH, LLC • April 10, 2013 Page 3 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends to the City Council approval of 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 to remove 10 trees related to Development Review DRC2013-00053 at 9518 9th Street- APN: 0209-021-05. 2) Approval is contingent on the Planning Commission approving Development Review DRC2013-00053. 3) New trees shall be planted per the approved Landscape Plan. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL 2013. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Frances Howdyshell, Chairman ATTEST: Candyce Burnett, Secretary 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 10th day of April 2013, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: • B & C-111 Ogg COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: _DRC2013-00053 AND DRC2013-00134 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND TREE REMOVAL SUBJECT: PERMIT APPLICANT: RANCHO TECH, LLC LOCATION: 9518 9TH STREET-APN: 0209-021-05 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • General Requirements completion Date 1. 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. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 13-18 or Approval Letter, Standard Conditions, 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. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Notice of Exemption -$50 b) Notice of Determination -$50 c) Mitigated Negative Declaration -$2,206 25 X d) Environmental Impact Report- $3,045.25 • B & C-112 Project No DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. 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. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations. 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied w th. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to-the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) o(prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/Oor Master Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. B. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations,and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang(e.g.,over a curb stop). 2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet. 3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. • 2 B & C-113 Project No.DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 Completion Date E. Landscaping • 1. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking —/—/— stalls. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: F. Building and Safety Industrial and Commercial Standard Conditions 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: —/—/— a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation; c. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan); e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., DRC2013-00053 and DRC2013-00134) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, two sets of energy conservation calculations, and a —/—/— soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check • submittal. — 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to —/—/ the City prior to permit issuance. 4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. —/—/- 5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Services Department. 6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can —/—I— contract the Building and Safety Services Department staff for information and submittal requirements. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be —/—/— marked with the project file number (i.e., DRC DRC2013-00053 and DRC2013-00134). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Services Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits for a new residential project or major addition, the —/—/— applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,and School Fees. The applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance. 3. Prior to issuance of permit issuance for new residential project or major addition, the applicant shall pay pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: • City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, and Transportation Development Fee. 3 B & C-114 Project No.DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 Completion Date 4. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for new commercial or industrial development project or major addition,the applicant shall pay Development Fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation • Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. The applicant shall provide a copy of the School Fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permits issuance. 5. Street address shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of Building Permits. 6. For projects using septic tank facilities, shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval prior to the issuance of Septic Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of Building Permits. 7. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 8. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department public counter). 9. All commercial/public/multi-family development swimming-pool plans shall be submitted to the County of San Bernardino's Environmental Health Services Department for review and approval prior to approval from the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 10. The following is required for side yard use for increase in allowable area: a. Provide a reduced Site Plan (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches), which indicates the non-buildable easement. b. Recorded "Covenant and Agreement for the Maintenance of a Non-Buildable Easement," which is signed by the appropriate property owner(s). New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive requirements. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. 3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. 4. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by the County of San Bernardino _/_/_ Environmental Health Services prior to issuance of Building Permit. 5. Provide draft stops in attic areas in accordance with CBC Section 1505. 6. Roofing materials shall be Class"A." —/—/- 7. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rate in accordance with CBC. 8. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC. 9. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be in accordance with the CBC. 10. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with CBC. 11. Upon plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. G. Grading 1. 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. • 4 B & C-115 • Project No. DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 Comoletion Date 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. A separate Grading and 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. 5. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. 6. 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. 7. 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 the Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit. • 6. 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. 9. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. 10. 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. 11. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property. 12. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California Plumbing Code. 13. The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the current adopted California Building Code. 14. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 15. The precise Grading and Drainage Plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit." • B &C-116 5 Project No.DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 Completion Date 16. 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 Services Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i. The bottom of the over-excavation; ii. Completion of rough grading -The grading contractor or owner shall submit to - the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Services Department 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. 17. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the functionality functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) best • management practices (BMP) devices. 18. 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. H. Water Quality Management Plan 1. A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the Building and Safety —/—/— Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. 2. The Water Quality Management Plan shall include a copy of the project Conditions of —/—/— Approval. I. Street Improvements 1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: —/—/— Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trall Other 9th Street I (a) I (b) I I (c) Notes: (a) Remove and relocate, (b) Remove, (c) Curbside Drain Std. 107-B • 6 B & C-117 Project No. DRC2013-00053&DRC2013-00134 Completion Date 2. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights • on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. c. Existing City roads requiring constriction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded upon completion of the const.uction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. J. Utilities 1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. K. General Requirements and Approvals 1. Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient improvement plans shall be completed beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage protection to the • satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot lines shown on the approved tentative map. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits,a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department when the first building permit application is submitted to the Building and Safety Services Department. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project. • 7 B & C-118 _yob £5000-£ wzoua MOIAOIJ IUGWdOIGAea U dated Floor Plan p --- ------------------ EXISTING _ --_-___-----_-_-_EXISTING BUILDING TO BE REMODELEI PROPOSED ADDITION g ■ O -� Olir 0 if air O o e O A • South • East Elev . • a elf Conclusions • The proposed changes conform to all Development Code requirements and will enhance the overall project site • Staff recommends approval of the project and the adoption of the attached Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts Or THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WORKSHOP OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER • Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell_ Vice Chairman Fletcher Munoz_ Wimberly_ Oaxaca II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP TRAINING DRC2013-00124 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA-A presentation by staff and workshop training on Residential Development Design Standards, Guidelines and Policy Goals. The report and workshop is exempt from CEQA review under State CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) because HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION cx0 WORKSHOP Ci1CIONOA APRIL 10, 2013 Page 2 the report is for informational purposes and will not result in an intensification of environmental impacts. IV. ADJOURNMENT I, 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 April 4, 2013, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. 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Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us • Vicinity Map Historic Preservation and Planning Commission Workshop April 10 , 2013 -------------------- ------------------------------ I ---- - - i I t m 'm E a 0C il L m L I U = Q 2 rn S Y I d U i m • t 19th St i La i,' Base Li/n�e '� Base Line d " Chur Church 1 Foothil Foothill E c j Arrow E ' Arrow C1 @ L W 1 Jersey 8th a0 :. w � 6th ' A N c 6th W N L ' Y 4th a 4th • Item A: A presentation by staff and workshop training * Meeting Location: on Residential Development Design Standards, City Hall/Council Chambers Guidelines and Policy Goals 10500 Civic Center Drive PLAN ING O MISSION Y .. �k .h.Pk:HY:. t,k _4�-,1' e- .:9x5 <. . . 'im k 14 f, »4,:4 `J•v.e .. ,3� .. WORKSHOP Design Standards, Guidelines, and Policy Goals for Residential Development i April 10, 2013 . , �,W, rkshop: aPurpose/hntent Provide the Planning Commission/Design Review Committee with : 1 . A general overview of the City's design standards and guidelines; 2 . The opportunity to evaluate actual examples of how these standards and guidelines have been implemented ; and 3. Discussion of issues of concern and opportunities for improvement to ensure that development in the City is consistent with the standards and guidelines. 2 BM i�it 1i n�g� -O es i gIn Sta nod a r s Y Per Section 17. 120 .030(A)(1 ) of the Development Code : 1 . Provide architectural treatment on all elevations ("360-degree architecture"); 2 . At the primary building entrance, provide changes in roof form , building massing , and additional articulation to clearly identify the entry location ; and 3. Provide weather protection over each building entrance. 3 ildingBM esign in . es Per Section 17. 120.030(A)(2) of the Development Code : 1 . Provide design solutions which reflect the best of a particular style [theme], respect the community's heritage, and relate well to their surroundings [context]; 2. Design rear elevations to be visually attractive by articulation to the building plane and vertical variation of the roofline; 3. Avoid expanses of blank wall that are devoid of any articulation or embellishment; Per Section 17. 120 .030(A)(2) of the Development Code : 4. Provide accent treatment, such as changes in exterior materials and texture on all exterior wall elevations; 5. Articulate elevations surfaces through the use of openings and recesses, which create texture and shadow patterns and provide variety to a building plane or surface; and 6 . At ground level , minimize expanses of blank building walls with creative use of materials, textures, color, and/or building form . 5 . .�• . . _. ��� ;, �� L. . .:� - - - . . _. . Kf .Y � �. �:. .i. � Y •' �f y ` r`1 ��Y?r<� � -� -r�.. ��_ �� � r �. \ � I T I . " � ` Ali ._ 1. t_ 6. ° .-. 4 '� (il itltlfll :t�<.:�. �!, , , ,;,.. �� Design Solutions Theme , Heritage , and Context � � �� �. �Y � � • kyr � lower r t� Design Solutions r POO * • • ,� �z fes` . � %_ ti s M s f '71 N,p n ' I I I I I I I I V I(I I I I � � , - � ,•• x �r 7 ` {44� 1 r Design Theme , Heritage , and Context ' i R q Changes in Roof Form , Building Massing , and Articulation at Entry Tower element projects 'forward' Roof of the tower is 'detached' from the primary wall plane from the primary roof line This roofline is 'broken' byythe ]tower element �y l Setbacks of the fascia of the second story varies and are further setback Tower element supported by columns from the fascia of the garage — that are sized proportionally to the to A A. Changes in Roof Form , Building Massing , and Articulation at Entry Roof line of house of line of garage Fascia of the house setback from fascia of the garage } Difference in the height and thickness of the columns I and variation in the height of the decorative veneer Roof lines are . • the different wall planes 71 i Wall planes setbackfrom other • • Ebb .41 j 1j. • iAj • I - A • • details:. _ _ .I _ '• window1. Articulation 2. Inset _• 4 l � , 3. Arched entry G. rM1 /3b Weather Protection at Building Entrance Porch and entry with cover -4W, AL � — �z Also note these details: 1. Stone veneer at full height y , f 2. Gable and hip roofs 3. Garage setback 4. Brackets at porch cover 1 1 I 1 1 ; 1�I' 00, ol _ 1 ir IT 77� 1 1 _ Hip e) Loa Mom - - Articulated wallplane t.M41voo— �.I• / . � � {//� sr •��► _ r�r � 't7t^.. �z':Mme.)) . _ �, �; ��� (N '.r ` .�,� rti• Y Building Plane Articulation and Vertical Variation at Rear Elevations Vertical Variation Articulated wall plane C Also note these details: 1. Rafter tails 2. Possible patio cover location(s) 3. Building wall materials f Building Plane Articulation and Vertical Variation at Rear Elevations i� Vertical Variation . j Articulated wall plane Also note these details: 1. Wrought iron details 2. Window shutters Q Beltline r L . ` tit. r PropertyAlso note these details: 1. Chimney 2. Building wall materials 3. ' • .40. Yb�j G'S IfyA � aim .,� Trim • color to define the ! I`` bottom '• • ' • • • • Ik ��.�• i�It�',� lllll�,�, t r. r planeArticulated wall Im m" , ""'= • II� IILII n . . . . . • L •• • - y 1� Y 2/4b Accent Treatment on All Elevations Window shutters and trim Window shutters and trim at windows at windows J Trimcap R. L i LL 4 Stone veneer ,n Stone veneer 's Beltline cl 1 . • • . 4%*4. a i ' Poe *" 6•0 L, eve . - . - - , - �_ A 2/6aCreative Use of Materials , Textures , Color, and/or Form at Ground Level Brackets Vertical trim Corbels Stucco Trimcap — Decorative light fixtures Trimcap - - — Stone veneer Decorative garage door 6 Aw 9:4s wpm= Vona" sh ok Now Creative Use of Materials , Textures , Color, and/or Form at Ground Level Detached chimney Second story wall plane setback from the first story wall plane Sloped roof"disrupts" the wall plane between the first and second floors Tower element ■ ■ ■ Columns at tower element sized proportionally Note the depth of the shadows Do he following houses - et the M:a . y standar " s J -nId f es of the 'C�it ? r, guidehin y . Per Section 17. 120.030(A)( 1 ) of the Development Code : 1 . Provide architectural treatment on all elevations ("360-degree architecture"); 2 . At the primary building entrance, provide changes in roof form , building massing , and additional articulation to clearly identify the entry location ; and 3. Provide weather protection over each building entrance. 30 Do the following ho - es mee e r . standards and uidelnes of the Cit ? g Y Per Section 17. 120.030(A)(2) of the Development Code : 1 . Provide design solutions which reflect the best of a particular style [theme] , respect the community's heritage, and relate well to their surroundings [context]; 2. Design rear elevations to be visually attractive by articulation to the building plane and vertical variation of the roofline; 3. Avoid expanses of blank wall that are devoid of arty articulation or embellishment; Do t e o to ing ho ses meet the_ A standards and guidelines of the City? Per Section 17. 120 .030(A)(2) of the Development Code : 4. Provide accent treatment, such as changes in exterior materials and texture on all exterior wall elevations; 5. Articulate elevations surfaces through the use of openings and recesses, which create texture and shadow patterns and provide variety to a building plane or surface; and 6. At ground level , minimize expanses of blank building walls with creative use of materials, textures, color, and/or building form . 32 Isis peep asn assald �1 •�• �• ru 13 -.,_ Fon r is • �r a n.or s am rri " Rancho • byCrestwood Homes •. . ; (East Avenue • Via • Drive) a PON l f � \ v s..e.1.0 ,e..o�.a��wR wa�lt�lRii■ i 7. ... � tlR�L r ��uArl!! ■�4� `f! - ��-.. r.err,��n�!�r��lf�. `■ _ - " Harvest" by Beazer Homes (6thStreet and Archibald Avenue) r As j 1 ir - b Meritage \ I r • I i " Brighton at VictoriaArbors" by Richmond American Homes (Victoria Park Lane and Long Meadow Avenue) �r sa. LA:i •aJ Older Residential • • pew, Ilk, µ CANYON Un. w Pose All , t �t t oIIS _ . � I ; 16 't ,•:• ,r Le • •• . • -r� t . Y V� 1 1 1 s 6 I , up ♦ • • • • •. S�I i�M 04EWAj r 1 DIM M UONLI ORK�1iOP Conclusion of Staff Presentation 'I April 10, 2013 Pos ' reen a io D=isc'uss`ion • Should Staff and the Design Review Committee focus on specific architectural characteristics, features, and/or details, or continue providing equal emphasis on all the design standards/guidelines? • Is staff providing the level of technical and architectural comments necessary for the Design Review Committee to make a decision? Should staff provide very specific design comments or more general comments in the written reports prepared for the Design Review Committee? • Should staff provide specific recommendations to the Committee or allow for more open dialogue? 48 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article VII,Chapter 17.120 a. Enough lighting should be provided to ensure a safe environment while at the same time not causing areas of intense light or glare. b. Fixtures and poles shall be designed and placed in a manner consistent and compatible with the overall site and building design. J. Utilities and Ancillary Equipment. 1. Standards. a. On-site utilities and equipment shall be located in inconspicuous areas, away from public view. Where they are located in public view, they shall be screened with a combination of material that best suits the overall design theme. b. Place all new and existing utility lines, including electric distribution lines of 34.5 KV and less underground. K. Transit Improvements. 2. Standards. a. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided if determined necessary by the Director of Engineering Services and Planning Director in consultation with the local transit provider. L. Fire Safety. Development should be designed with fire safety in mind with the application of the following standards: 1. Standards. a. Provide two (2) points of safe and ready access when required by the Fire District. b. Areas designated as high fire hazard areas need to provide vegetation management and landscaping in accordance with the Fire District's codes and standards. Section 17.120.030 Building Design A. Design Theme/Architecture. A recognizable design theme shall be established for each building. That theme shall be one which creates a harmonious building style, form, size, color, material, and roofline, as it relates to surrounding planned or existing development. Su tle variations are encouraged that provide visual interest but do not create abrupt changes causing discord in the overall design of the immediate area. It is not intended that one style of architecture should be dominant, but that individual structures shall create and enhance a high quality and harmonious community appearance. The following standards and guidelines apply: 1. Standards. 17.120-7 Article VII, Chapter 17.120 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code a. Provide architectural treatment to all elevations (e.g., 360-degree architecture). See Figure 17.120.030-1. FIGURE 17.120.030-1 11380-DEGREE"ARCHITECTURE • DON'T r 1 b. Integrate screening for roof-mounted equipment into the building design (e.g., extend parapet walls) rather than having a "tacked-on" appearance. C. At the primary building entrance provide changes in roof-form, building massing, additional architectural articulation to clearly identify the entry location. d. Provide weather protection over each building entrance. e. Maintain solar access to adjacent properties. 2. Guidelines. a. Provide well thought out design solutions, which reflect the best of a particular style, respect the community's heritage, and relate well to their surroundings. b. Make medium and high-rise buildings less imposing by physically stepping them back from the street level. C. Design rear elevations to be visually attractive by providing articulation to the building plane and vertical variation of the roofline. d. Avoid expanses of blank wall that are devoid of any articulation or embellishment. 17.120-8 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article VII, Chapter 17.120 e. Provide focal points in the architectural theme to create strong entry statements and provide a sense of place. Towers, spirals, domes, massing, color, trellises, fountains, public art, and plazas are encouraged. f. Provide shelter from seasonal high winds through building orientation, materials, and entrances, particularly east of Haven Avenue. g. Utilize architectural style with a timeless quality rather than using trendy designs that quickly become "dated." h. Architectural details can introduce accent colors; however, avoid too many bright colors which overpower the building. L Fit buildings into their context, including architectural style, massing, and proportion. j. Design to be sensitive to, but not necessarily mimic, adjoining historic structures. k. Utilize compatible site amenities, such as walls, hardscape, street furniture, trash enclosures, lighting, and monument signs, as part of the total architectural package for the project. I. Articulate building entrances to create a formal entry statement. M. Provide accent treatment, such as changes in exterior materials and texture on all exterior wall elevations and screen walls. n. Articulate elevation surfaces through the use of openings and recesses, which create texture and shadow patterns and provide variety to a building plane or surface. o. At ground level, minimize expanses of blank building walls with creative use of materials, textures, color, and/or building form. P. Coordinate colors, materials, and finishes in all exterior elevations of the buildings to achieve a total continuity of design. q. Building materials, colors, and textures shall be compatible with those of adjacent or nearby buildings. r. The height and bulk of buildings shall not unduly block views and solar access of adjacent and other nearby buildings. B. Scale. Mass and scale of the building need to be proportionate to the site, open spaces, street locations, and surrounding developments. The following standards and guidelines apply: 1. Standards. a. Step-back muni-story buildings away from the property lines. 17.120-9 1 s i , 1 V � V a a r r., 7 a- y I � �r . I i �II w v I,!o - :� mill i gill -. �� '�'•'��l�III I I� +r11 t y] 4 L u). r.f I; �- NWM1 �' =i �` n_ _ � � ,� . j l,. �. � a �a _ '. �� _ - r �� � � �j ��� �� _� /f Wlq: � ���� I(, ' C ' jl w � �, �� V I`� f� �q e�I, �� t� � ,� ; � .- ,i P` i " I � - �� � I 1 � `N G j � i R � ��i i' .. n._ � _ n. E Ii i^ S — phi .K t III �� �� � , .. I � _ ,�. y ,. �,. e ', i _ PLANNING COMMISSION Presentation & Workshop DRC2013-00124 - April 10, 2013 Design Standards, Guidelines, and Policy Goals for Residential Development Building Design Standards - Per Section 17.120.030(A)(1) of the Development Code: 1. Provide architectural treatment on all elevations ("360-degree architecture"); 2. At the primary building entrance, provide changes in roof form, building massing, and additional articulation to clearly identify the entry location; and 3. Provide weather protection over each building entrance. Building Design Guidelines - Per Section 17.120.030(A)(2) of the Development Code: 1. Provide design solutions which reflect the best of a particular style [theme], respect the community's heritage, and relate well to their surroundings [context]; 2. Design rear elevations to be visually attractive by articulation to the building plane and vertical variation of the roofline; 3. Avoid expanses of blank wall that are devoid of any articulation or embellishment; 4. Provide accent treatment, such as changes in exterior materials and texture on all exterior wall elevations; 5. Articulate elevations surfaces through the use of openings and recesses, which create texture and shadow patterns and provide variety to a building plane or surface; and 6. At ground level, minimize expanses of blank building walls with creative use of materials, textures, color, and/or building form. Ask yourself: Do the following houses meet the standards and guidelines of the City? 1. Crestwood Homes- Rancho Victoria(East&Via Veneto) ❑ Yes ❑ No Why? 2. Harvest-Beazer Homes (6th&Archibald) ❑ Yes ❑ No Why? 3. Brighton at Victoria Arbors-Richmond American Homes(Victoria Park&Long Meadow) ❑ Yes ❑ No Why? 4. Santa Barbara- Lewis(Church & Elm) ❑ Yes ❑ No Why? S. Villaggio on Route 66-Workforce Homebuilders(Foothill and Center) ❑ Yes ❑ No Why? 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