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THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
RANCHO FEBRUARY 8,, 2O 1 2 - 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chambers
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO'ORDER
Roll Call
Chairman Munoz_ Vice Chairman Howdyshell
Fletcher_ Wimberly _ Oaxaca _
• IL APPROVAL'OF MINUTES
January 25, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
I'II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-00873 - AT&T MOBILITY - A
request to modify the existing wireless communication facility housed in a
57- foot, 6- inch high cross tower (MDR 00-14) in order to replace the 3
existing antennas with 6 new antennas and related equipment for a site
located on the north side of Highland Avenue and west of Cambridge
Avenue in the Low (L) Residential Development District at 9944 Highland
Avenue - APN: 0201-055-49. Staff has determined that this project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
(Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities).
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2011-00254-ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING-JAMES
LIN-A request to operate a 4.42-acre recycling facility including the use of a
temporary office module within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 on
the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory
Avenue at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue -
APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02. Related File: Development Review
DRC2011-00255 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2011-00255-ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING
- JAMES LIN -A request to make site improvements including installing a
temporary office module, constructing new screen walls, installing all street
improvements and landscaping, complete on-site paving and add employee
eating area and parking for a 4.42-acre project site located within the Heavy
Industrial District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue
between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue at 13195, 13207, 13231, •
13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue -APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02.
Related Project: DRC2011-00254. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be
discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda.
V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS
VI ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission 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 Commission.
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_ PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was
posted on February 2, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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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.
All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing.
The deadline for submitting these items is 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, one week prior to the
meeting. The Planning Commission Secretary receives all such items.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the
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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
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established and governed by the City Council).
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
• PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 25, 2012
Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Commission to order at 7:47 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho
Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz,
Francisco Oaxaca, Ray Wimberly
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner;
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer;
Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Associate
Planner; James Troyer, Planning Director
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of
January 11, 2012.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT DRCDA 01-01 - BCA DEVELOPMENT INC.-A
proposed amendment to Development Agreement DA01-01 to amend Section 1. B. Term, to
extend the Development Agreement term an additional 5 years(May 16,2017)for an approved
project of 632 single-family units on approximately 248 acres of land generally located north of
Wilson Avenue, east of Day Creek Boulevard and west of Etiwanda Avenue within the Etiwanda
North Specific Plan area. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15699 and Tentative
Tract Map SUBTT16226 and SUBTT16227. Staff has found the project to be within the scope
of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report certified by the County of San
Bernardino Board of Supervisors in 1991 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in July 2001, and does not raise or create new
environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report and
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. This action requires final action by the City
• Council and will be separately noticed.
May Nakajima, presented the staff report. She said there is a correction to the resolution whereby
the paragraph which states the recommendation of the Commission has been added.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if there are any legal limitations on extensions. •
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said he is not aware of any but 5 years is certainly within the
City's discretion.
Ben Anderson of BCA Development said Rancho Etiwanda Estates is what we envisioned 10 years
ago. He said the project has quality product and they still have over 200 homes to be built. He said
there currently are 3 homebuilders, they have a nice product, they are conceptually masterplanned
they have an HOA, and there is aggressive pricing. He said they have completed about 100 homes
per year.
Vice Chairman Howdyshell said the development is coming together nicely with incredible views.
Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, Chairman Munoz
closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman Howdyshell said it is a straightforward request and economically makes sense.
Commissioner Oaxaca agreed and said the request is reasonable.
Commissioner Wimberly concurred and said they have been active in the process and the
development looks good; it is a straightforward time extension.
Commissioner Fletcher said there are no major significant changes and he is encouraged that BCA
anticipates being done in 5 years. •
Chairman Munoz echoed all the comments. He said he appreciates the work and quality of the
homes. He said he hopes all of it is done in a few years.
Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Oaxaca, to adopt the Resolution recommending
approval of Development Agreement Amendment DRCDA 01-01 as corrected to be forwarded to
the City Council for final action. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE carried
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B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19355 - NL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING, INC.
FOR DAY CREEK VILLAGE, LLC -A request to subdivide a parcel of about 158,000 square
feet (3.53 acres) that is currently developed with two (2) commercial buildings and is part of a
shopping center with an overall area of about 442,000 square feet (9.8 acres), into two (2)
parcels of 2 acres and 1.53 acre (Parcels 1 and 2, respectively) in the Village Commercial(VC)
District within the Victoria Planned Community, located at 12223 Highland Avenue - APN:
1089-121-10. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2001-00638 and Tentative Parcel
Map SUBPMT15781. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315, minor land divisions.
Mike Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He said Staff received one comment with
a request for clarification of the project and no other comments were received. He noted that the •
Planning Commission Minutes -2- January 25, 2012
resolution was missing Section 5 which he read into the record. He noted the paragraph has been
added to correct the resolution.
• Steven Flower,Assistant City attorney also noted that the new Section 5 should appear immediately
following Section 4 before the conditions of approval on the second page of the resolution.
Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if there is a maintenance agreement since there is the potential for
multiple owners.
Mr. Smith stated that there is a condition of approval requiring that there be such an agreement.
Mr. Flower said that before the final map can be approved, they must submit those agreements to
the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Chairman Munoz asked why they are splitting up the property.
Mr. Lau of NL Engineering said there is a potential to sell each property separately. He said they
have no objections to the conditions of approval. He said other than splitting the lots, there will be
no physical changes
Chairman Munoz closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Fletcher said it is a simple, straightforward request and he moved approval.
Commissioner Wimberly agreed.
• Vice Chairman Howdyshell agreed.
Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, to adopt the Resolution of Approval as
corrected for Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19355. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS
None
Planning Commission Minutes -3- January 25, 2012
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Moved by Wimberly seconded by Oaxaca, carried 5-0, to adjourn. The Planning •
Commission adjourned at 8:07p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
James R. Troyer, AICP
Secretary
Approved:
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Planning Commission Minutes -4- January 25, 2012
STAFF REPORT
• PL NNING DEPARTMENT
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
DATE: February 8, 2012
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director
BY: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-00873 - AT&T MOBILITY - A request to modify
the existing wireless communication facility housed in a 57-foot, 6-inch high cross tower
(MDR 00-14) in order to replace the 3 existing antennas with 6 new antennas and related
equipment for a site located on the north side of Highland Avenue and west of Cambridge
Avenue in the Low (L) Residential Development District at 9944 Highland Avenue -
APN: 0201-055-49. Staff has determined that this project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities)
SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Site - Highland Avenue Community Church — Low (L) Residential District
• North - Single-Family Residences— Low (L) Residential District
South - SR-210 Freeway
East - Single-Family Residences— Low (L) Residential District
West - Multi-Family Residences— Medium (M) Residential District
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site— Low Residential
North - Low Residential
South - SR-210 Freeway
East - Low Residential
West - Medium Residential
C. Site Characteristics: The existing wireless facility is located adjacent to the Highland Avenue
right-of-way on the site of the 9.53-acre Highland Avenue Community Church located at
9944 Highland Avenue.
ANALYSIS:
Project Description: The applicant proposes replacing the 3 existing antennas with 6 new antennas in
order to upgrade the facility to the latest wireless transmission technology (4G —LTE). The existing
57-foot, 6-inch high wireless communication facility is in the form of a cross tower. The changes will
also include adding 6 remote radio units (RRU), 12 tower mounted amplifiers (TMA), and a GPS
antenna. The related equipment will be housed inside the existing, fully enclosed equipment shelter,
except for a small GPS antenna that will be attached to the outside of the equipment shelter. There
. will be no visual changes to the facility as the new antennas will be mounted inside of the existing
cross tower.
ITEM A
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DRC2011-00873 —AT&T MOBILITY
February 8, 2012
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A. Entitlement Requirement: Section 17.26.010 of the Development Code classifies all wireless
communication facilities that are over the height limit of the district in which they are located as
Major Wireless Communication Facilities. Development Code Section 17.26.070 states that
Major Wireless facilities shall be approved by a Conditional Use Permit. The existing facility was
approved by a Minor Development Review on November 11, 2002, (MDR 00-14) and is
non-conforming under current regulations. The approval of this Conditional Use Permit will bring
the site into conformance with the current regulations.
B. Environmental Assessment: The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, which covers the repair, maintenance, permitting and minor
alterations of existing facilities. Because the project only involves adding new antennas to an
existing wireless communication with no changes to the size or location of the existing
equipment enclosure, staff concludes that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Director has reviewed the Planning
Department's determination of exemption, and based on his own independent judgment,
concurs in the staff's determination of exemption.
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. Staff has not received any letters or phone calls expressing
concern over the Conditional Use Permit application. •
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00873
through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with conditions.
Respectfully sub(miitted, 1 ' 'I )
Jam R. Troyer, AICP
Plan ing Director
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Attachments: Exhibit A - Complete Set of Development Plans
Exhibit B - Photo Simulations
Exhibit C - Propagation Maps
Draft Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00873
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-10
• A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2011-00873 - A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE EXISTING
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY HOUSED IN A 57-FOOT, 6-INCH
HIGH CROSS TOWER (MDR 00-14) IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE
3 EXISTING ANTENNAS WITH 6 NEW ANTENNAS AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT FOR A SITE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE
AND WEST OF CAMBRIDGE AVENUE IN THE LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 9944 HIGHLAND AVENUE;
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0201-055-49.
A. Recitals.
1: AT&T Mobility filed an application for Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00873, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use
Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On February 8, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
• Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. The Planning 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 the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on February 8, 2012, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to an existing wireless facility that is located adjacent to the
Highland Avenue right-of-way on the site of the 9.53-acre Highland Avenue Community Church
located at 9944 Highland Avenue; and
b. The subject property is within the Low (L) Residential Development District; and
C. The property to the north and east are within the Low(L) residential development
district and developed with single-family residences; the property to the west is within the Medium
(M) development district and developed with a multi-family development; and,the SR-210 Freeway
is to the south; and
d. The applicant proposes replacing the 3 existing antennas with 6 new antennas in
order to upgrade the facility to the latest wireless transmission technology(4G—LTE). The existing
57-foot, 6-inch high wireless communication facility is in the form of a cross tower. The changes will
also include adding 6 remote radio units (RRU), 12 tower mounted amplifiers (TMA) and a GPS
antenna. The related equipment will be housed inside the existing fully enclosed equipment shelter,
except for a small GPS antenna that will be attached to the outside of the equipment shelter. There
• will be no visual changes to the facility as the new antennas will be mounted inside of the existing
cross tower; and
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e. Section 17.26.010 of the Development Code classifies all wireless communication •
facilities that are over the height limit of the district in which they are located as Major Wireless
Communication Facilities. Development Code Section 17.26.070 states that Major Wireless
facilities shall be approved by a Conditional Use Permit. The existing facility was approved by a
Minor Development Review on November 11, 2002 (MDR 00-14) and is non-conforming under
current regulations. The approval of this Conditional Use Permit will bring the site into conformance
with the current regulations.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, the Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or the
improvements in the vicinity; and
C. The application,which contemplates operation of the proposed use,complies with
each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code.
4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines •
Section 15301, which covers the repair, maintenance, permitting, and minor alterations of existing
facilities. Because the project only involves adding new antennas to an existing wireless
communication with no changes to the size or location of the existing equipment enclosure, staff
concludes that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of
exemption, and based on his independent judgment, concurs in the staffs determination of
exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and the conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the application, subject to each and every
condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference.
Planning Department:
1) Approval is granted to replace 3 antennas with 6 antennas along with
minor related equipment for an existing wireless communication facility
located at 9944 Highland Avenue -APN: 0201-055-49.
2) The equipment for the wireless communication facility shall be
completely housed inside the existing equipment enclosure, with the
exception of one GPS antenna mounted to the fascia of the building.
3) Paint the GPS antenna to match the fascia of the equipment shelter to
which it is mounted. •
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4) The RF transparent cladding shall match the color and texture of the
existing cross tower.
5) The cross tower and the equipment shelter shall be painted the same
color. Paint all equipment (including A/C units) and conduits mounted
to the exterior of the equipment shelter to match the equipment shelter.
6) Print a copy of this Resolution of Approval on the plans when they are
submitted for Plan Check.
7) The facility shall be maintained at all times, including making necessary
repairs as needed, and keeping the site free from trash and debris.
8) Graffiti and trash shall be removed within 72 hours of being noticed.
9) All appurtenant equipment shall be maintained in good condition at all
times.
10) No wireless telecommunications facility shall interfere with any public
safety radio communications system including, but not limited to, the
800 MHz trunking system. The applicant shall comply with all FCC
rules and regulations regarding the avoidance, mitigation, and
abatement of any such interference.
• 11) The applicant shall obtain all the necessary permits from the Building
and Safety Department.
12) Signs or advertising are not permitted on the wireless communication
facility, with exception of signage required by the FCC.
13) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Conditions,
Health Departments, Uniform Building Code, or any other City
Ordinances.
6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2012.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
• ATTEST:
James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary
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DRC2011-00873—AT&T MOBILITY
February 8, 2012
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I, James R. Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, •
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 8th day of February 2012, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT .
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: DRC2011-00873
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: AT&T MOBILITY
LOCATION: 9944 HIGHLAND AVENUE -APN: 0201-055-49
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 Dace
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. 12-10, 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 X
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use
has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
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Completion Date
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 Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance 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 or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
D. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Floor Plan,
b. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
C. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2011-00873) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, 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.
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E. Existing Structures
• 1. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be required.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNINGDEPARTM ENr
Date: February 8, 2012 RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director
By: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-00254 -
ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to operate a 4.42-
acre recycling facility including the use of a temporary office module within the Heavy Industrial
District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and
Hickory Avenue at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 0229-
192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02. Related File: Development Review DRC2011-00255 Staff has
prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 -
ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to make site
improvements including installing a temporary office module, constructing new screen walls,
installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on-site paving and add employee
• eating area and parking for a 4.42- acre project site located within the Heavy Industrial
District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and
Hickory Avenue at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 0229-
192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02. Related Project: DRC2011-00254. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North - Vehicle Storage—General Industrial (Subarea 8)
South - Vacant Land— Heavy Industrial (Subarea 15)
East - Auto Dismantler— Heavy Industrial (Subarea 15)
West - Vehicle Storage— Heavy Industrial (Subarea 15)
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Heavy Industrial
North - General Industrial
South - Heavy Industrial
East - Heavy Industrial
West - Heavy Industrial
C. Background: The project was originally scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning
Commission on December 14, 2011. On the day of the meeting the applicant informed
staff that they wished to expand the scope of the project by adding a temporary office
• module for the operation of the vehicle scale. The project was continued to an unspecified
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date to give the Design Review Committee an opportunity to review the inclusion of the •
office module.
D. Site Characteristics: The 4.42-acre project site is made up of multiple parcels and is
located on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and
Hickory Avenue. The street frontage along Whittram Avenue has not been widened to the
ultimate width and the street improvements have not been installed. The site is developed
with multiple small covered work areas, a bathroom facility, and is partially paved. The site
is divided by two unrelated properties which are developed with a single-family residence
and an automotive repair shop.
ANALYSIS:
A. Project Description: All State Recycling proposes upgrading and expanding their existing
ferrous metal processing facility on Whittram Avenue. The facility has been operating at
this location without the required Conditional Use Permit since 1987. The applicant
operates a second recycling facility on Etiwanda Avenue which operates under a separate
Conditional Use Permit.
All State Recycling processes approximately 30,000 to 50,000 tons of scrap metal per
year. The two facilities operate in tandem, with trucks first arriving at the Etiwanda Avenue
facility to be weighed and then transferred over to the Whittram Avenue facility to either
pick up or drop off metal (depending if they are purchasing or selling metal). They then
return to the Etiwanda Avenue facility to be weighed again to either pay or be paid for the •
metal. The applicant proposes installing a scale at the Whittram Avenue facility which will
greatly reduce vehicle travel between the two sites. The scale will necessitate the
installation of an office module to accommodate the scale operator, to complete paper
work and to process payments. A permanent building cannot be used due to the office
needing to be adjacent to the scale which will be built across a property line. The Building
Department does not allow permanent structures to be built across a property line. The
Conditions of Approval will limit the use of the temporary office module to a time period of
5 years from the date of approval or 1 year from the date that the applicant closes escrow
on the adjacent parcel of land on which a portion of the structure is located.
The Whittram Avenue facility receives the scrap metal, breaks it down into smaller pieces
and then resells it. The facility currently operates on 5 parcels which are separated by two
unrelated parcels. The 2 unrelated parcels consist of a single-family residence and an
automotive repair shop. The applicant is in the process of completing a lot line adjustment
(Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA689) for a portion of the parcel on which the residence is
located and a lease for a portion of the parcel on which the automatic repair shop is
located. The additional land will provide truck access between the two sites in order to
limit truck traffic on Whittram Avenue. A Condition of Approval has been added stating
that the selling of any of the subject parcels will void the approved Conditional Use Permit
unless the change is approved through an amended Conditional Use Permit by the
Planning Commission.
B. Entitlement Requirement: Section 17.30.030 of the Development Code requires that
scrap operations obtain a Conditional Use Permit. The Scrap Operation classification
covers the storage and sale from the premises and/or dismantling of used recyclables. As •
part of the approval, the applicant is required to make a number of site improvements
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• (street, landscaping and screen walls) which require the approval of a Development
Review and Planning Commission approval.
C. Description of Operations: All State Recycling currently employs 42 employees between
their Etiwanda Avenue and the Whittram Avenue facilities. The Whittram Avenue facility
will have 6 full time employees. The facility will operate one shift from 7:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. on Saturdays. They will
receive approximately 10 to 15 truck trips per day.
D. Site Improvements: As part of this approval the following improvements will be made to
bring the site into conformance with the current requirements of the Heavy Industrial
Development District:
1. Install street improvements including curb, sidewalks, landscaping and pay utility
undergrounding in lieu fees for the Whitram Avenue frontage, including the frontage
adjacent to the single-family residence and vehicle repair shop.
2. Install an approximately 400 square foot temporary office module.
3. Construct an 8-foot high decorative wall with a decorative cap and view obscuring
metal gates along Whittram Avenue and between the project site and the single-family
residence.
• 4. Construct 8-foot high painted metal screen walls along the east and west property
lines and along a portion of the property line separating the project site from the single-
family residence. These metal screen walls will not be visible from the Whittram
Avenue right-of-way.
5. Construct an 8-foot high tan precision block wall with a decorative cap along the south
property line adjacent to the rail road right-of-way.
6. Construct an employee parking area, outdoor eating area and upgrade the existing
bathroom facility.
7. Upgrade the existing on-site covered work areas.
8. Pave the entire site and add a vehicle scale along the south property line.
9. Upgrade the windows and doors of the single-family residence in order to reduce the
indoor noise levels to City standards as recommended in the Acoustical Impact Report
(LSA— June 2011).
E. Time Line for Project Completion: The applicant has submitted the following time line for
completion all the proposed site improvements taken from the date of Planning
Commission approval:
1. Walls and Gates — 2 Months
2. Noise Mitigation for the single-family residence —3 Months
• 3. On-site Improvements (paving, parking facility, outdoor eating area, upgrade of the
covered work area) - 4 Months.
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4. Street Improvements and Landscaping —8 Months •
F. Parking: The applicant does not propose any permanent on-site structures other than the
existing bathroom facility and covered work areas. Staff has determined that the 10
proposed on-site parking spaces will be adequate for the 6 employees and any visitors to
the site.
G. Land Use Compatibility: The project site is located within the Heavy Industrial
Development District which permits open air storage of large mounds of raw and semi-
refined products. The surrounding uses include vehicle storage, vehicle dismantling,
vehicle repair, and a non-conforming single-family residence. The major negative effect
that the recycling facility will have on the surrounding land uses will be noise, especially for
the neighboring single-family residence. As part of this approval, the applicant will
construct 8-foot high masonry and metal walls between the project site and the
neighboring uses, as well as provide upgraded windows and doors for the neighboring
single-family residence.. The proposed site improvements and mitigation measures should
reduce the negative effects on the neighboring property owners to an acceptable level.
H. Design Review Committee: The project was reviewed by the Committee (Munoz,
Wimberly, Granger) on October 4, 2011. The main issue was the type of screening
material that would be required along the east, west and south property lines and adjacent
to the single-family residence. The Committee recommended that the applicant provide a
solid block wall along the south property line, painted metal fences along the east and
west elevations and a decorative block wall between the facility and the single-family •
residence. The applicant has made all the requested changes.
The Committee (Munoz, Wimberly, Granger) reviewed the request to add the office
module on January 17, 2012. They were accepting of the inclusion of a temporary
building on the project site as it will be located at the rear of the property and will only be
minimally visible from the public right-of-way. They requested that a condition be placed
on the final approval limiting the use of the temporary office module to 5 years from the
date of approval or 1 year from the date that the applicant is able to purchase the
neighboring parcels.
I. Grading and Technical Review Committees: The project was reviewed by the Committees
on October 4, 2011. The Committees recommended approval of the project without
changes.
J. 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, green
house gas emissions 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.
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• 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit DRC2011-00254 and Development Review DRC2011-00255 by adoption of the
attached Resolutions of Approval with Conditions and issuance of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts.
Respectfully submitted rr
Ja s R. Troyer, AICP
Pla ping Director
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Attachments: Exhibit A - Complete Set of Plans
Exhibit B - Business Description
Exhibit C - Design Review Action Comments dated October 4, 2011 and
January 17, 2012
Exhibit D - Initial Study Parts I and II
• Draft Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00254
Draft Resolution of Approval for Development Review DRC2011-00255
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Jtunvi; Lin - A request to operate a scrap opricattart within the Healy Industrial District of Subarea 15 at
13195. 1320-1, 13231, 13243 and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02 (film parcels)
Ill Starr Ellin Family) startrd it,, reccling business at U'hinram facilin in 1987. A nearby Etiwands Caeihr.v (8889
Fuwanda :Avenue)was purchased and server as main ❑fret in 1997.
Thv uripreil V"lunram facihn,consist of 2 parcels which had been used a= recycling yard prior to Alin family acquired
the subject pnrpcm• in 1967. The recycling operation was recently being expanded from the original '_ parcels to 3
addiupnal panels ro the cast. The Whittrnm rem-Cling yard can be dearly identified as 2 originally parcels on the west
and . recently leased pnmelF on the east. The west two parcels (APNs OL19-192-09 & 06t arr owned by family
m=bcrs of All State. The 3 parcels on the east an being used with a term of 5-.tare lease agreement. All State
intends to purchase all leased parcels from the current property ten-ners in the near furore.
The Whlorarn yard receives. handles, sorts, processes, and transport ferrous snap metal& Most of soap entails are
purchased Earn customers in the City, of Rancho Cummonga,neighboring eommunitieF and southern Califamia. All
processed scraps are placed in containers and shipped off Lim by [ruck. The great majority of processed scrap metals
are exported to Asia for reuse.
The existing Whittrara facility does not equip with weight am non. All scmpF are previously weighted at E.6wands minin
faciliry/office lactated at 1/.mile soudrweat of Whituam sits.The expanded facility will be eatrW*with a new ahove-
groumd truck stale to minin i+c truer: trips between facilities. A new mobile modular will be installed fro use of truck
• scale monitors. Off-road vehicle and equipment, such as shrar-crane, grappler, buUdnztr, bobcat, esmvaror, torch
cuticr, and forklift are used opsite for scrap metal processing and handling.
All Suite currently employed a total of 42 employees at Edwanda and Whittnun facilities. There are only six ( ) full-
time crruplovws working at Whitman yard. The Earilin' operates one shift from 7:30 am to 3:30 pre an Monday to
.Friday,7:3()am to 1,30 pm on Saturday. The typical daily material intakes are averaging 10-15 truck trips.
The Vrhittram facility• recycles an average of 30,000-50,000 tors of scrap metals per yea l
pounds r. For every ton of stee
recycled. 3.300 pods of irao arc, 1,400 pound of coal and 120 pounds of limestone are conserved Steel product
can be reeticied repeatedh-without loss of strength. Due to magnetic properties that make steel the easiest matcrial to
separate from solid waste stream. Almost of 69% of all steel is recycled in North America (Facts from Amc=i=Ian
and Seed Insdmte).
The benefit of this recycling facility expansion is to bring an existing non-conforming facility into code compliance.
The expansion project will substantially reduce traffic backup an Whitmam Avenue and increase material recycling
flow rate The pra)cci is expected to furnish stmt improver seas for six contiguous parcels (13195, 13207, 13711,
13231, 13243 & 13253 V?nitmam Avenue). The project proponent is expected to pay for the costs for instaIlariop of
public sidewalk, street lights, streetscupe and public fire hydrenn along the frontage of all five (5)project-parcels plats
the out-parcel (APN 0719-192-05, 13221 Whittram Avenue).
AU State is communed to fully comply with all relimmint Federal, Suite, County. City codes and safety, health,
cmiron ental rules and regulations.
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EXHIBIT B
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• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag October 4, 2011
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING -
JAMES LIN - A request to operate a scrap operation and make improvements to the 4.42-acre site within
the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram
Avenue - APN: 022-192-09, 06, 04, 03, and 02. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00254.
Project Proposal: The applicant proposes upgrading their existing ferrous metal processing facility on
Whittram Avenue. The facility has been operating at this location since 1987 and around the corner on
Etiwanda Avenue since 1999. The two facilities operate in tandem, with trucks first arriving at the
Etiwanda Avenue facility to be weighed and then heading to the Whittram Avenue facility to either pick up
or drop off metal (depending if they are purchasing or selling metal). They then go back to the
Etiwanda Avenue facility to be weighed again to either pay or be paid for the metal.
The Whittram Avenue facility receives the scrap metal, breaks it down into smaller pieces, and then
resells it. The Whittram Avenue facility currently operates on 5 parcels which are separated by
2 unrelated parcels. The 2 unrelated parcels consist of a single-family residence and an automotive
repair shop. The applicant proposes purchasing a portion of the parcel on which the residence is located
and leasing a portion of the parcel on which the automatic repair shop is located in order to provide truck
• access between the two sites and limit truck traffic on Whittram Avenue. The applicant has submitted an
acoustic study which recommends installing new windows in the residence to reduce noise from the
facility.
The existing facility has been. operating on a portion of the two sites on Whittram Avenue without a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and has been directed that the existing facility will need to be upgraded as
part of the CUP approval process. The upgrades include street improvements (curb, sidewalk,
landscaping), a new 10-foot high decorative wall and view obscuring metal gates along Whittram Avenue
(Development Code limits the height of stored material to the screen wall height for the first 120 feet from
the curb face), 10-foot high walls along the rail road right-of-way, employee parking, and outdoor eating
area, upgrading existing on-site structures (bathroom facility and covered work areas), paving and
on-site clean up. The street frontage upgrades will also include the areas in front of the single-family
residence and the automotive repair shop.
Staff Comments: Staff feels that the proposed changes will greatly improve this portion of
Whittram Avenue. A number of issues remain that need to be resolved by the Design Review
Committee.
The applicant proposes using painted solid metal fencing material along the rail right-of-way, along the
west property line, and between the project site and the residence and automotive shop. The question is
whether the metal fencing is adequate. It should be noted that there are other businesses that use metal
fencing along Whittram Avenue, and that the Development Code permits masonry, concrete, wood
metal, or chain link with slats in the Heavy Industrial District. Staff feels the metal fencing may be
appropriate (if properly installed.and painted) along the rail right-of-way and along the west property line.
Staff believes that block walls would be a more appropriate separation between the facility and the
residence (with the block wall located along the side of the house and continuing a minimum 20 feet from
the back of the house).
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DRC ACTION AGENDA •
DRC2011-00255 — ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING — JAMES LIN
October 4, 2011
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The applicant is also proposing to line the east property line with metal shipping containers and leaving
the existing chain link fencing in place (there is an auto wrecking business to the east). Staff has
informed the applicant that if the Design Review Committee approves the use of the shipping containers
as screening, they will at minimum need to paint them all a coordinating color.
Maior Issues: None.
Secondary Issues:
1. Whether metal fencing is an adequate screening material or should be upgraded to decorative
block walls.
2. Whether block walls (rather than metal fencing) should be used to screen the facility from the
neighboring residential use. If block walls are required, for what distance?
3. Whether shipping containers may be used to screen the facility from the neighboring industrial use
or should be upgraded to either a solid metal fencing or block walls.
Policy Issues:
1. Barbed wire shall not be used on the property line walls facing Whittram Avenue or the railroad •
right-of-way.
2. A Sign Permit is required for all signage.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee direct staff to the
appropriateness of the proposed changes and whether the project may be scheduled for Planning
Commission review with staff reviewing any recommended changes.
Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved with the following changes:
1. Provide an 8-foot high masonry wall along the entire south property line (rail road right-of-way).
2. Provide solid metal fences along the east and west property lines and between the project site and
the automotive shop.
3. Provide an 8-foot high decorative wall between the existing residence and the project site. The wall
shall run from the north property line to the terminus of the adjacent subterranean loading dock.
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag •
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
• 7:20 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag January 17, 2012
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING -
JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including the addition of a temporary office trailer,
constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on-site
paving, and add an employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-acre site within the Heavy Industrial
District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and
Hickory Avenue, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue
APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related file: DRC2011-00254.
Background: This project was previously reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee on
October 4, 2011, and was docketed for the Planning Commission meeting on December 14, 2011. Prior
to the Planning Commission hearing, the applicant changed. the scope of the project to include a
temporary office trailer. The office trailer is needed to house the control equipment and operator for the
on-site truck scale.
Proiect Proposal: See the attached October 4, 2011, Design Review Committee Comments and Action
Agenda for a full description of the proposed project. The only change from the original proposal is the
addition of a temporary 12-foot by 40-foot modular office trailer. The location of the trailer will be
adjacent to the proposed truck scale, which will cross a property line. The applicant is leasing a portion
of the property on which the trailer will be located. The Building and Safety Department does not permit
permanent buildings to be built across a property line. The applicant will construct a permanent building
• when they are able to purchase the site. The applicant will paint the building to match the other
structures on the site and add skirts around the base of the trailer to screen the undercarriage. The
trailer will be located 12 feet off of the south property line and will be screened by an 8-foot high wall.
Staff Comments: Staff has no concerns with the trailer as long as it is temporary in nature and is painted
to match the other structures on the site and a skirt is added around the base of the trailer.
Major Issues: None.
Secondary Issues: None.
Policy Issue: A condition of approval will be added to the related Conditional Use Permit (CUP
DRC2011-00254) limiting the period that the temporary office trailer may remain on the site for up to
5 years.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project as
presented.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee was accepting of the inclusion of a temporary building on the project site, as it will be
located at the rear of the property and will be slightly visible from the public right-of-way. They requested
that a condition be placed on the final approval limiting the use of the temporary office module to 5 years
from the date of approval or 1 year from the date that the applicant is able to purchase the neighboring
parcels.
• Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
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' 'Print'Form
° '" v , ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
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(Fart I - Initial Study)
City of Rancho Cucamonga (Please type or print clearly using ink. Use the tab key to move from one line to the next line.)
Planning Depanmem
(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
Procedures to 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 project application will not be scheduled for Committees'
review unless all required reports are submitted and deemed complete for staff to
prepare the Initial Study Part If 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 studies or reports.
• • - •
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 will not be available to perform work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
Project Title:
All State Paper and Metal Recycling- Scrap Metal Recycling Yard on Whitiram Avenue
Name&Address of project owner(s): All State Paper and Metal Recycling Co., Inc.
8889 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Name 8 Address of developer or project sponsor:
All State Paper and Metal Recycling Co., Inc.
8889 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
• Contact Person &Address: James Lin.. President/CEO
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Name &Address of person preparing this form (if different from above): J. George Chu, AICP, LEED AP
718 W 16th St. Upland, CA 91784
Telephone Number: 909-322-5134
PROJECT • - • DESCRIPTION:
Information indicated by an asterisk(')is not required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff.
`1; Provide a full scale(6-1/2 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): 13195 &13297 (All State property), 13221 &13231 (Vasquez property)
and 13243 & 13253 (Mushegain TRS property) Whittram Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
North of railroad track,on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Ave and Hickory Ave
4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers(attach additional sheet if necessary): APNs 0229-192-09 & 06 (All State owned) •
APN 0229-192-05 (Anita Vasquez), APN 0229-192-04 (south half, leased from Anita and Telesforo Vasquez)
APN 0229-192-03 & 02 (leased from Richard D & Lauren M Mushegain TRS and Thomas L Mushegain TR)
'S) Gross Site Area(adsq. tt.).:
'6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets&proposed 3.83 acres+
dedications):
100% of parcels APNs 0229-192-09, 06, 03 & 02 and southern portions of APNs 0229-192-05 & 04
7 Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site
(attach additional sheet if necessary):
No proposed general plan amendment(GPA) or zone change.
The subject site and all surrounding lands are zoned for heavy industry uses.
B Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental •
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agencies in order to fully implement the project:
• 1. Conditional Use Permit(CUP)from City of Rancho Cucamonga
2. Existing Industry Facility Permit No.: 8 361021481 issued by State Water Resource Control Board
The existing WDID applied to the existing facility at 13195 & 13207 Whittram Avenue (APNs 0229-192-09 & %
WDID need be updated to include the newly expanded area
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 soumes of information(i.e.,geological and/or hydrologic studies,biotic and archeological surveys,traffic
studies):
General slope: 0.5% to 1.5%toward south,west and southwest direction
Stable soils with good drainage course toward Etiwanda Creek; A few mature trees along parcel/property lines
Whittram Avenue on the north, Railroad track on the south
APN 0229-192-09 &06: site paved, existing shade structures and loading dock/platform
APN 0229-192-05: single-family house (built 1944) located at the north end of this parcel (not a part)
APN 0229-192-04: an automobile repairs garage located on the north of this parcel (not a part)
• APN 0229-192-03 &02: gravel on top of native soils and a small, deteriorated rest room with septic
10 Describe the known cultural and/or historical asoects of the site. Cite all sources of information(books,published reports
and oral history):
None
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11. Describe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the site(aircraft,roadway noise,etc.)and how they will affect
proposed uses:
Railroad track on the south: Noises generated by passing trains •
Whittram Avenue (Collector Road) on the north: Roadway used by surrounding industry users
12. Describe the proposed 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.
APN 0229-192- 09 & 06. The existing scrap metal recycling yard operated by All State Recycling since 1987
APN 0229-192-05: To lease and use the southern 50'wide for fire access lane (26' paved)
APN 0229-192-04: To lease and use the south half for material storage
APN 0229-19203 & 02: To lease and use the entire two parcels for materials storage and operations
•
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.):
East: Industry; Existing auto wrecking yard with a workshop(metal shed building)
West: Industry; Existing equipment/vehicle storage yard and green waste recycling yard
North of project: A one story single-family house built in year 1944 and a auto repairs garage shed building
North of Whittram Avenue: Industry; Construction equipment and materials storage yard
South: abutting railroad track and to further south is vacant heavy industry land
14. Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale, or character of the surrounding general area of the project?
No
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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 and on-site uses? What methods of soundproofing are proposed?
• This is an existing scrap metal recycling yard.
The expansion of materials storage to the west is not expected to significantly raise noise above current level.
`16, Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees:
To remove 4 existing trees to allow 26'wide pavement for fire access lane on the parcel of APN 0229-192--05
17, Indicate any bodies of water(including domestic water supplies)into which the site drains:
Etiwanda 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) Peak use (gal/Day)
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac) Peak use (gal/min/ac)
19 Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank ❑ 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.
a. Residential(gal/day)
b. Commercial/Industrial(gal/day/ac) 183 Ct
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20, Number of residential units:
Detached(indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size:
Attached(indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
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21, Anticipated range of sale prices and/or rents:
Sale Price(s) $ to $ •
Rent(permonth) $ to $
22, Specify number of bedrooms by unit type:
23, Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
24 Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project: Contact the appropriate School
Districts as shown in Attachment 8:
a. Elementary.
b. Junior High: •
c. Senior High
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25, Describe type of use(s)and major function(s)of commercial, industrial or institutional uses:
The site is an existing scrap metal storage and recycling yard operated by All State Recycling since 1987.
The subject yard is a part of All State Recycling operations. It is located at 112 miles southwest of the site.
All business functions and processing are conducted at main office located on 8889 Etiwanda Avenue.
26, Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type: _
No proposed new building on site
27, Indicate hours of operation:
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
28) Number of employees: Total,5 out of 45 All State's employees
Maximum Shift: One shift only
Time of Maximum Shift: 9 hours, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm •
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29 Provide breakdown of anticipatedjob classifications, including wage and salary ranges, as well as an indication of the rate o
• hire for each classification(attach additional sheet if necessary):
Forklift Driver: $8.00/hr, ROH 1/yr
Torch Operator: $8.0 to $15.0/hr, ROH 1/yr
Crane Operator: $10.0 to$15.0/hr. ROH N/A
30, Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City: No new hires at Whittram site
'31 For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type, and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should bt
verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at(818)572-6283):
The air quality analysis and health risk assessment were conducted by LSA Associates in Irvine, CA.
The environmental impact of air pollution emissions are below threshold for consideration of mitigation.
ALL PROJECTS
32. Have the water,sewer,fire,and flood control agencies serving the project been contacted to determine their ability to provide
• adequate service to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their response.
Fontana Water Company: Yes; Existing water mains and service meters located on Whittram Avenue
No sewer services in this area. Septic only
Fire Construction Services: Yes; Applicant to install two new public fire hydrants on Whittram Avenue
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 PCBs;radioactive substances;pesticides ant
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
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was prepared by Converse Consultants in Redlands, CA.
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34 Will the proposed project involve the temporary or long-rerm 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 ant
proposed method of disoosal. The location of such uses, along With the storage and shipmen'areas, shall be shown ant
labeled on the application plans.
Temporary storage of motor oils and diesel for use of on-site equipments.
Long-term use of LPG for torch used in metal cutting.
Used oils to be picked up and treated and disposal by cenifiedlqualified recycler
No expected discharge of hazardous andior toxic materials.
35 The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fee. The project planner wiil connim which fees
apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the 5oard Supervisors and submitted to the
Planning Commission/Planning Girecror hearing:
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the dal ahnlormation_required for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability,that the facts,statements,and information p epre Prue and correct
tot he best of my knowledge and belief. I further understand that additional information may be require fitted before an
adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamotrga. _- ---f `t t e
March 24, 2011
Date: Signature'.
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Title: C..
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00254 and Development Review
DRC2011-00255
2. Related Files: N/A
3. Description of Project: A request to operate a 4.42-acre scrap operation and make site
improvements including constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and
landscaping, complete on-site paving and add employee eating area and parking for a project site
located within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and
13253 Whittram Avenue APN. 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: James Lin for All State Recycling
5. General Plan Designation: Heavy Industrial
6. Zoning: Heavy Industrial (Subarea 15)
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The 4.42 acre site is located on the south side of
• Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue. The site is currently being used
as a ferrous metal recycling facility that includes large piles of ferrous metal, a small building that
includes restroom facilities and a number of open sided covered work areas. The site is divided
down the middle by a non-conforming single-family residence and an automotive repair shop. To
the east, west and north are developed sites used for industrial purposes and to the south is an
active rail line.
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
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement): None
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
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PM10— Fine Particulate Matter •
RWQCB — Regional Water Quality Control Board
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.
(X) 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.
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL 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 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 site is located on the south site Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and
Hickory Avenue and is characterized by heavy industrial development to the north, east
and west, a rail line to the south and is adjacent to a non-conforming single-family
residence. The visual quality of the area will not degrade as a result of this project as the
site is in an area designated for heavy industrial uses. The applicant will install street
improvements and landscaping along the public right-of-way and will construct decorative
screen walls to limit public view of the on-site activities. Design review is required prior to
approval. 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 streetlights and security 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 is not considered significant.
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?
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C) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoing of, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓ )
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 site is not designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance. The site is located on the south site Whittram Avenue between
Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue and is characterized by heavy industrial
development to the north, east and west, a rail line to the south and is adjacent to a non-
conforming single-family residence. 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 General Plan Table RC-2, •
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 farmlands 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 are 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.
d) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify as forest land or
timberland. Therefore no impacts would occur related to 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 site is located on the south site Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and •
Hickory Avenue and is characterized by heavy industrial development to the north, east
and west, a rail line to the south and is adjacent to a non-conforming single-family
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residence. The nearest agricultural use is more than 3 miles to the north from the project
site. Furthermore, there are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify 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 (SOA coarse
particulate matter with a diameter or 10 microns or less (PM o), fine particulate matter less
than 2.5 (PM2,5) microns in diameter and lead. Among these pollutants, ozone and
particulate matter (PM10 and PMZ,S) are considered regional pollutants while the others
have more localized effects. In addition, the State of California has set standards for
sulfates, hydrogen sulfide (HzS), 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.
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
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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 (SOZ), 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 PM2.5
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 (LSA, March 2011) that utilizes the Urban Emissions Model
URBEMIS 2007 Version 9.2.4 methodology and CEQA Air Quality.Handbook, April 1993
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
There will be minimal short term impact related to the project. New construction related to
the project will only include street improvements, new landscaping, paving and screen
walls. The standard mitigation measures included below will reduce the potential effects
on the environment to less than significant.
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.
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Fuqitive Dust
Fugitive dust emissions are generally emissions are generally 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.
No other sources of objectionable odors have been identified for the proposed project,
and no mitigation measures are required. The air quality study (LSA, March 2011)
completed for the project states that the proposed project only processes dry paper and
metals, thus is not anticipated to emit any objectionable odors. In compliance with
SCAQMD Rule 402 the proposed uses are not anticipated to emit any objectionable
odors. Therefore, objectionable odors posing a health risk to potential on-site and existing
• off-site persons 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.
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
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manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
2. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low
emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also
conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
3. All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4. All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD
Rule 1108.
5. All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
is 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.
is Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
is Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is
carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of
hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover
payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6. The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by
SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce
PM1g emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied •
to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
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8. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
9. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
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 (PMZ,S and PM,,) 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
Long Term Project 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 industrial uses 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 Air Quality Study (LSA, March 2011) completed for the project reviewed
the Long Term Operational Emissions of the project including health risks on the
surrounding area (Table 1). The study concluded that project would not have a significant
effect on the environment including Cancer Risk (Maximum Exposed Individual (MEI)),
Acute Risk (Maximum Acute Hazard Index (MNHI)) or Chronic Risk (Maximum Chronic
Hazard Index (MCHI)). Therefore, project-related long-term air quality impacts will not be
significant and mitigation measures will not be required.
'Fable l: Summary of Proposed Project Health Risks
Cancer Risk
Number in Chronic Risk Acute Risk
Exposure Pathway One Million Hazard Index Hazard Index
Maximum Exposed 2.11 0.0025 0.0086
Individual (ME[)
SCAQMD CEQA 10 1.0 1.0
Significance Threshold _
Significant? No No No
Source: LSA Associates, Inc.. March 2011.
SCAQMD=South Coast Air Quality Management District
CEQA =California Environmental Quality Act
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2010 General Plan FPEIR Air Quality Analysis and Mitigation Measures (long term)
Long 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:
10. Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water
consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
11. Post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods
(i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
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. The project site is adjacent to a single
non-conforming single-family residence. The Air Quality Study (LSA, March 2011)
completed for the project reviewed the Long Term Operational Emissions of the project
including health risks on the surrounding area (Table I above). The study concluded that
project would not have a significant effect on the environment including Cancer Risk
(Maximum Exposed Individual (MEI)), Acute Risk (Maximum Acute Hazard Index (MNHI))
or Chronic Risk (Maximum Chronic Hazard Index (MCHI)). 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 will
reduce impact to less-than-significant levels.
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. Industrial uses could create objectionable odors and therefore are located
away from residential uses and sensitive receptors. The site is located directly adjacent to
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a non-conforming single-family residence. The air quality study (LSA, March 2011)
completed for the project states that the project will only process dry paper and metals
and thus is not anticipated to emit any 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?
Comments:
a) The project site is located in an area developed with heavy industrial uses. The site is an
unpermitted ferrous metal recycling facility. According to the General Plan Figure RC-4,
and Section 4.4 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) The
project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities. No riparian habitat
exists on-site, meaning the project will not have any impacts.
• c) No wetland habitat is present on-site. As a result, project implementation would have no
impact on these resources.
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d) The City is primarily located in an urban area that does not contain large, contiguous
natural open space areas. Wildlife potentially may move through the north/south trending
tributaries in the northern portion of the City and within the Sphere of Influence. Therefore
no adverse impacts are anticipated.
e) There are no heritage trees on the project site; therefore, the proposed project is not in
conflict with any local ordinance.
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). There will be no
impact.
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
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.
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• 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:
is 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.
is Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert
earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed
salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading
contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor
of the find.
• • Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the
summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
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• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected
specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum.
d) The proposed project is in an area that has already been disturbed by development. The
project site currently be used as an unpermitted ferrous metal recycling facility and there
are 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? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
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?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
18-1-6 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 3.5 miles northwest of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies
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approximately 5 miles north of the site. These faults are both capable of producing M.6.0-7.0
earthquakes. Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to M,,7.5 earthquakes is
10 miles northeasterly of the city boundary and the San Andreas, capable of up to Mµ, 8.2
earthquakes, is 12 miles northeasterly of the city boundary. Each of these faults can produce
strong ground shaking. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code, Standard Conditions and the
recommendations made in the Geotechnical Investigation Report 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 grading and paving of the project site 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 PMIg 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 PMIg 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.
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 Tujunga Gravelly Loamy 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 Tujunga Gravelly Loamy Soil association according to General Plan FPEIR
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adverse impacts are anticipated.
e) The project utilizes an existing septic system and does not propose any new structures or
the expansion of any on site buildings that would necessitate the increase in the capacity
of the existing septic system.
7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
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 [COZ], methane [CH41, nitrous oxide [NZO], hydroflourocarbons
[HFCs], perflourocarbons [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.
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
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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, the project
has been analyzed based on a performance based standard") (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 S02
which are monitored at the Fontana-Arrow Highway station. The ambient air quality in the
project area for CO, NO2, and S02 is consistently below the relevant State and Federal
• standards (based on ARB and EPA from 2007, 2008, and 2009 readings). Ozone, PM,o,
and PM2.5 levels all exceed State and Federal standards regularly.
Project 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, or the draft proposed changes to the CEQA Guidelines,
prescribe thresholds of significance nor a particular methodology for performing an impact
analysis. Significance criteria are left to the judgment and discretion of the Lead Agency.
An air quality study was prepared for the project (LSA, March 2011) that reviewed the long
term project related operational emissions and concluded that the operations would not
cause a significant effect on the environment(see Tables F and G below):
Table F: Project Operational Emissions
Polintant Emissions(Ibs/dav)
Emissions Source ROC. NO, 1 CO SOx I PPirn Pm_
Stadonutr Sources 0.43 0.0 1 0.0 0.0 1 0.0 0.0
Fnerev Sources 0.02 I 0.1.5 11.12 0.0 1 0.01 I 0.01
Mobile Sourccs 2.35 1835 10.11 0.02 1 1.17 1.0
Toml Project Emissions 1 2.8 18.5 10.2 0.02 1 12 I 1.0
SCAQMD Thresholds I 55 SS 550 _ i50 I 150 55
Sirmifroant? I No No I No I No I No No
Source:LSA Associates,Inc..March 2011.
CO=esmnn monoxide PM,,=particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size
• Ibs/day—pounds per day ROG=reactive manic eases
NO,=nimtgen oxides SCAQMD=South Coast Air Quality Management Distrim
PM,,,=particulate maser less than 10 microns in size SO,=sulfur oxides
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Pollutant Emissions(Ibs/dav
Lon-site ons Source E CO NOx PM,n rMs
sions i 9.0 1 IS 1 b99
olds 2,193 27(1 Emissions? No No No No
Source:LSA Associates.Inc..March 2011.
Note:Assuming San Bernardino SRA(34).5-acre site.25 meu:r distance.
CO=carbon monoxide PM,,,,=particulate matter less than 10 microns in size
Ibs/day=pounds per day I'M:,=particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size
LST=localized significance threshold SRA=Source Receptor Area
NO,=nitrogen oxides
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, Cho, and N20. CH4 are 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 manufacture's specification.
3. Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
4. Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or
diesel-powered engines where feasible.
5. Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour traffic.
6. Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for
construction crew.
Long Term (Operational) GHG's Emissions - The primary source of GHG emissions •
generated by the proposed project would be from motor vehicles. 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
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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.
On January 29, 2009 the SCAQMD's working group released GHG emission thresholds
for projects where the SCAQMD is the lead agency. The GHG emission thresholds
provide a tiered analysis approach specifically for industrial projects. The threshold
requires that a project's GHG emissions be within GHG budgets in approved regional
plans and that the project's incremental increase to GHG emissions is less than 10,000
MT CO2e per year.
The project includes the operation of an unpermitted ferrous metal recycling facility and
the construction of street improvements, new landscaping, paving and screen walls. An air
quality study was prepared for the project (LSA, March 2011) that reviewed the projects
GHG emissions and compliance with AB 32. The study found that the total operational
greenhouse gas emissions expected from the project, using the standard CalEEMod
sources for industrial uses and adding the construction emissions representing the
construction-type equipment used to process the recycled material, are approximately
1,000 MT CO2e per year. This is well below the 10,000 MT CO2e per year threshold;
therefore, the project will not result in a significant impact on global climate change. The
• following mitigation measures will further reduce the projects effects on the environment:
7. install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance.
8. Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated
surfaces.
b) The project proposes the construction of street improvements, paving, new landscaping
and screen walls. The project is in compliance with the City's water efficient landscaping
requirements (City of Rancho Cucamonga Ordinance No 823) which limits the maximum
allowed water use for landscaping on a project site and in turn reduces GHGs as result of
less water conveyance to the site. No other applicable plans, policies, or regulations
adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emission apply to the project. The main source
of pollutants will be from the operation of heavy equipment as part of the ferrous metal
recycling operation. The project is an expansion of an existing operation. The existing
equipment will continue to be used and handled under a normal equipment
replacement/upgrade cycle. 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 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 Bill (AB) 32 and therefore would be less
than a significant impact.
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8. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the O O O (✓)
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 O O O (✓)
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 that any other in the sate. 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. Additionally, an Environmental Site Assessment
(Stantec, September 2010) was performed on the soil of the existing ferrous metal
recycling facility and found that the levels of petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and various
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metals in the soils were at levels well below the United States Environmental Protection
Agency screening levels. No adverse impacts are expected.
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 Tess-than-significant. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
C) There are no schools located within 1/4 mile of the project site. The project site is located
approximately 1 mile from the nearest school. No impacts are anticipated.
d) The proposed project 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. An Environmental Site Assessment (Stantec, September 2010)
was performed on the soil of the existing ferrous metal recycling facility and found that the
levels of petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and various metals in the soils were at levels well
below the United States Environmental Protection Agency screening levels. No impact is
• anticipated.
e) The 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 4 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport and is
offset north of the flight path. Further, the site is not located within the LA/ONT Airport
Influence Area (AIA), according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR
Exhibit 4.8-1. No impact is anticipated.
f) There are no private airstrips within the City. The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is
located approximately 2 Y 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. The project site 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
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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? O (✓) O ( )
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 seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
Comments:
Water ater rv'se ice is provided by the Fontana Water Company (FWC).The project is designed
to connect to existing water services. The site does not have access to public sewer
services and is on a septic system. The project does not propose any additional buildings
or expansion of the existing septic system. 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
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Board (SWRCB), through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Santa
Ana Region, administers these permits.
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:
1. 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.
2. Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer systems and
other waters of the nation.
3. 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 Lin Consulting, Inc. (July 11, 2011), 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:
4. 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.
5. 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
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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.
6. 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.
7. 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:
B. The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by Lin Consulting, Inc. (July 11, 2011) to reduce
pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical. •
9. Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing
the use of fertilizerslpesticides/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) 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
proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river.
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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 project is an expansion of an
existing ferrous metal recycling facility and is required to comply with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to minimize water pollution. The
following mitigation measures shall be implemented:
is 10. 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.
11. 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.
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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 mudfiow
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 site is located on the south site Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and
Hickory Avenue and is characterized by heavy industrial development to the north, east
and west, a rail line to the south and is adjacent to a non-conforming single-family
residence. This project will be of similar design and size to surrounding industrial
development to the north, south, east and west. Adjacent to the project site is a one non-
conforming single-family residence. The project will become a part of the larger
community. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
b) The project site land use designation is Heavy Industrial. The proposed project is
consistent 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?
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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 ( ) (✓) ( ) ( )
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 project site is not within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to
General Plan Figure PS-9 at build-out; however, there is a non-conforming single-family
residence adjacent to the site. An Acoustical Impact Study (LSA, June 2011) was
performed on the site and mitigation measures were recommended that would reduce the
interior noise levels of the single-family residence to less than significant.
Exterior:
1. 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.
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Interior:
2. Replace the existing doors and windows of the adjacent single-family
residence with retrofit doors and windows that have a minimum Sound
Transmission Class (STC) rating of 32 or higher to be completed within 120
days of the approval of the project.
3. Construct an 8-foot high block wall along the property line adjacent to the
single-family residence from the minimum street side setback to the southern
end of the existing subterranean loading dock to be completed within 60
days of the approval of the project.
b) The proposed ferrous metal recycling facility does not use any equipment that creates a
sustained ground borne vibrations. The main source of any ground borne vibration is the
moving of the recycled materials which may cause very short periods of vibration that are
not excessive for the Heavy Industrial District in which the site is located. As such, no
impact is expected.
C) The Acoustical Impact Report (LSA — June 2011) states that the onsite operations will
have a maximum noise level of 86 dBA. The site is located in a heavy industrial location
which permits outdoor operations that do not exceed 85 Ld,,. Ldn is an average noise level
over a fixed period of time, whereas dBA is an average sound level at a given point in •
time. Per staff discussion with the author of the Acoustical Impact Report, the on-site Ldn
measurement is much lower than the maximum permitted 85 dBA. As such, no impacts
are anticipated. Additionally, the project is an expansion of the existing ferrous metal
recycling facility.
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:
4. 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.
5. Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified
in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line.
Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times
may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their
findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels
exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance
with above noise standards or halted.
6. The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first •
phase to be completed within 60 days of the approval of the project.
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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 mitication measures shall then be
required:
7. 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 4 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 '/z miles to the west
of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated.
• 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either O O O (✓)
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 is located in a predominantly developed area and will not induce population
growth. The project is an expansion of an existing use and will have a very limited
number of new 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 impacts are anticipated.
b) The project site is zoned Heavy Industrial and therefore contains no existing housing
units. No adverse impact expected.
C) The project site is zoned Heavy Industrial and does not contain any residences. No
impacts are anticipated.
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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 site is located on the south site Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and
Hickory Avenue and is served by a fire station located approximately 2 miles from 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. A Fire Protection Plan (Hughes Associates, Inc, October
2011) was submitted for the project. The Fire Protection Plan made a number of
recommendations to reduce the demand for public safety services (Fire Services) to the
site. The recommendations made in the Fire Protection Plan and the 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.
1. The project shall conform to all of the recommendations made in the Fire
Protection Plan (Hughes Associates, Inc, October 2011) including limits on
pile heights (20 feet maximum).
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 site is in a developed area currently served by the Etiwanda 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 is located 1 mile from 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. 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
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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 is located 1 mile from the project site. 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.
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?
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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? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
f) 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 6.97 vehicle trips daily. The
proposed project is developed with an industrial use. The Rancho Cucamonga Traffic
Model estimates that each industrial uses will generate 6.97 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 mostly 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 project will produce approximately 10 to 15 truck trips to the site on days that is in
operation. The project site is within a Heavy Industrial Development District which was
designed to accommodate businesses with above average large truck traffic. Additionally,
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 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 4 miles northerly of the Ontario Airport, the site is offset north of
the flight path and will not change air traffic patterns. No impacts are anticipated.
d) The project 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.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Po entiafy with Than
Siani(icant Mi�iaation Significant No
Impact Incotnoraled im0act Impact
e) A Fire Protection Plan (Hughes Associates, Inc. — October 2011) was prepared for the
project which included a fire access plan that was approved by the City. 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 is an expansion on an unpermitted ferrous metal recycling facility and no new
buildings are proposed. The project will not conflict with any adopted policies, plans, or
programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease
the performance or safety of such facilities.
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 ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓)
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
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 O O O (✓)
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and O O O (✓)
regulations related to solid waste?
Comments:
a) The proposed project site is served by a private septic system that will not be enlarged by
the proposed project. 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 proposed project is served by a private septic system that will not be enlarged by the
proposed project. 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
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Less Than •
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially wuh man
Significam Mitigation S,gnlficant No
Imcect Incorooratetl Impact Imoad
and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. The impact is not considered
significant.
d) The project is served by the Fontana Water Distrcit. There is currently a sufficient water
supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve this project. No impacts are
anticipated.
e) The proposed project site is served by a private septic system that will not be enlarged by
the proposed project. 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.
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 site is not located in an area of sensitive biological resources as identified on the City
of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Figure RC-4. 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
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• 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) Development of the site under the proposed land use change would 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 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 Center 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) Air Quality Analysis (LSA, March 2011)
(T) Acoustical Impact Study (LSA, June 2011)
(T) Fire Protection Plan (Hughes Associates, Inc., October 2011)
(T) Environmental Site Assessment (Stantec, September 2010)
• (T) Geotechnical Investigation Report (Heider Engineering, August 2011)
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
: certify that I am the aoplicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I apl:nowieoae mat l have
read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation_measures. Further, I have ra_vis=d the oroiect oians o.
proposals and/or hereby acree to the oroposed M19]`afian Measures tc avoid the effects or milioate th_
eff°_:.ts to a point where -clearly no sionifican =_nvironm= *bffec*.s wouid oczut
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Anplicanfs Signature
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
- - MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: DRC2011-00254 and DRC2011-00255
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 betaken 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
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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 afterwritten
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.
B. 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.
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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.: DRC2011-00255 and DRC2011-00254
Public Review Period Closes: February 8, 2012
Project Name: Project Applicant: James Lin for All State Recycling
Project Location (also see attached map): Located within the Heavy Industrial District of
Subarea 15 at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram AvenueAPN: 0229-192-09, 06,
04, 03 and 02.
Project Description: A request to operate a 4.42-acre scrap operation and make site
improvements including constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and
landscaping, complete on-site paving, add an office module, and add employee eating area and
parking for a project site.
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.
• February 08, 2012
Date of Determination Adopted By
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
• RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2011-00254 - A REQUEST TO OPERATE A 4.42-ACRE
RECYCLING FACILITY INCLUDING THE USE OF A TEMPORARY OFFICE
MODULE WITHIN THE HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT OF SUBAREA 15
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WHITTRAM AVENUE BETWEEN PECAN
AVENUE AND HICKORY AVENUE AT 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, AND
13253 WHITTRAM AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF -APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02,
A. Recitals
1. James Lin, for All State Recycling, has filed an application for Conditional Use Permit
DRC2011-00254, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On December 14, 2011, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application that was continued to a date uncertain.
3. On December 14, 2011 and continued to February 8, 2012,the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
concluded said hearing on that date.
4. 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. The Planning 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 the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on February 8, 2012, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a request to operate a ferrous metal recycling
facility; and
b. The subject property is zoned Heavy Industrial; and
C. The property to the north is zoned General Industrial and is developed with a
vehicle storage facility; the property to the south is zoned Heavy Industrial and is undeveloped; and,
the properties to the east and west are zoned Heavy Industrial and are respectively developed with
a vehicle dismantler and a vehicle storage facility; and
d. The applicant proposes upgrading and expanding their existing ferrous metal
processing facility on Whittram Avenue. The facility has been operating at this location without the
required Conditional Use Permit since 1987. The applicant operates a second recycling facility on
Etiwanda Avenue that operates under a separate Conditional Use Permit; and .
• e. Section 17.30.030 of the Development Code requires that scrap operations obtain
a Conditional Use Permit. The Scrap Operation classification covers the storage and sale from the
premises and/or dismantling of used recyclables; and
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•
f. All State Recycling currently employees 42 employees between their Etiwanda
Avenue and the Whittram Avenue facilities. The Whittram Avenue facility will have 6 full time
employees. The facility will operate one shift from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. on Saturdays. They will receive approximately 10 to 15 truck trips
per day; and
g. The project site is located within the Heavy Industrial Development District which
permits open air storage of large mounds of raw and semi-refined products. The surrounding uses
include vehicle storage, vehicle dismantling, vehicle repair and a non-conforming single-family
residence. The major negative effect that the recycling facility will have on the surrounding land
uses will be noise, especially for the neighboring single-family residence. As part of this approval,
the applicant will construct 8-foot high masonry and metal walls between the project site and the
neighboring uses, as well as provide upgraded windows and doors for the neighboring single-family
residence. The proposed site improvements and mitigation measures should reduce the negative
effects on the neighboring property owners to an acceptable level.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, the Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accordance with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be •
detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or the
improvements in the vicinity; and
C. The application, which contemplates operation of the proposed use, complies with
each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code.
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
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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.
5. Based upon the findings and the conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the application, subject to each and every
condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference.
Planning Department:
• 1) Approval is granted to operate a 4.42 acre recycling facility at 13195,
13207, 13231, 13243,and 13253 Whittram Avenue-APN:0229-192 09,
06, 04, 03 & 02.
2) Approval also includes the use of a temporary office module for a time
period of 5 years from the date of this approval or 1 year from the date
that the applicant closes escrow on the adjacent parcel of land on
which a portion of the structure is located.
3) Changes in the operating hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. on Saturdays), the
nature of the business(ferrous metal recycling facility)or overall size of
the facility (4.42 acres) will require Planning Commission approval.
4) All the site improvements outlined in the Conditions of Approval for
Development Review DRC2011-00255 shall be completed within the
time period prescribed in that approval ( PC Resolution 12-12) or
revocation procedures will begin as prescribed by the Planning
Director. The start date for completion of the improvements will be
taken from the date of approval of this application by the Planning
Commission.
5) The maximum height of all stored materials shall not exceed 8 feet
within 100 feet of the curb face on Whittram Avenue and the maximum
height of stored material shall not exceed 20 feet on any portion of the
• site.
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6) The selling of any of the subject parcels will void this approval unless •
the change is approved through an amended Conditional Use Permit
by the Planning Commission.
7) Print a copy of this Resolution of Approval on the plans when they are
submitted for Plan Check.
8) The facility shall be maintained at all times, including making necessary
repairs as needed, and keeping the site free from trash and debris. In
no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours.
9) The applicant shall obtain all the necessary permits from the Building
and Safety Department.
10) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Conditions,
Health Department, Uniform Building Code, or any other City
Ordinances.
Mitigation Measures:
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating •
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits,the developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 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.
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• 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.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
• 7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
10) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce
water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
11) Post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
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.
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• 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 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 allowthe
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.
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• 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.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term
air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding
fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other soil-
stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as
possible.
2) The construction 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 manufacture's
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) Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
8) Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-
vegetated surfaces.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) 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.
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2) Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer •
systems and other waters of the nation.
3) Perform inspections of all BMPs.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by Lin Consulting, Inc. (July 11, 2011) to
reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
9) 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.
10) 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
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• 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.
11) 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) 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.
• 2) Replace the existing doors and windows of the adjacent single-family
residence with retrofit doors and windows that have a minimum Sound
Transmission Class(STC) rating of 32 or higher to be completed within
120 days of the approval of the project.
3) Construct an 8-foot high block wall along the property line adjacent to
the single-family residence from the minimum street side setback to the
southern end of the existing subterranean loading dock to be
completed within 60 days of the approval of the project.
4) 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.
5) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section
17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building
Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building
Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building
Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction
activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with
above noise standards or halted.
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6) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in •
first phase to be completed within 60 days of the approval of the
project.
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:
7) 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.
Public Services
1) The project shall conform to all of the recommendations made in the
Fire Protection Plan (Hughes Associates, Inc, October 2011) including
limits on pile heights (20 feet maximum). •
6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2012.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary
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• I, James R. Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 8th day of February 2012, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-00254 AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW
PROJECT #: DRC2011-00255
SUBJECT: ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING
APPLICANT: JAMES LIN
LOCATION: S/S WHITTRAM AVE - APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02.
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 Comoietion 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. 12-11 and 12-12,
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) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 2,151.50_X_
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, and Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits
are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No
extensions are allowed.
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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 Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance 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 or Specific 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.
10. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property _/_/_
owner, homeowners'association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department
review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts _/_/_
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
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E. Landscaping
• 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. 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 DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
F. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan,
C. Planning Department Project Number(i.e., DRC 2011-00254 and DRC2011-00255)clearly
identified on the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, 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.
G. 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., DRC2011-00254 and DRC2011-00255). 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
Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday _/_/_
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
3. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
H. Existing Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for the property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings.
I. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, City Grading
• Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
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2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the _!_/_ •
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails, paseos, landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution#88-557, no person shall make connections from a source of
energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for
which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments containing more than
one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal
proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of
development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and
maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the
buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance •
of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval.
3. 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 Trail Other
Whittram Avenue X X X X X X n/a n/a n/a
4. 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. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
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e. 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.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically
sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be
per the public landscape improvement plans.
The Engineering Services Department reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field
conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Qty.
Whittram Avenue Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 5' 30' OC 15 Gal Fill
in
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
Department.
• 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
K. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
L. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water,gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
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M. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all _/_/_ •
new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or priorto building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
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
Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department
within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
3. Prior to approval of the final map, or prior to improvement agreement approval if no map is
involved, all Tract Maps, Parcel Maps and public improvement plans shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division on a compact disc (CD) in Auto CAD (computer aided design)format. If
public improvement plans are completed after map approval, the CD shall be submitted prior to
issuance of a construction permit for frontage improvements or a building permit, whichever
occurs first.
4. Provide copy of final Water Quality Management Plan with submittal of Grading plans to Building
and Safety. WQMP and Grading plans are subject to review by the Building Official.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
• RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2011-00255-A REQUEST TO MAKE SITE IMPROVEMENTS
INCLUDING INSTALLING A TEMPORARY OFFICE MODULE,
CONSTRUCTING NEW SCREEN WALLS, INSTALLING ALL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING, COMPLETE ON-SITE PAVING
AND ADD AN EMPLOYEE EATING AREA AND PARKING FOR A 4.42
ACRE PROJECT SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT OF SUBAREA 15 ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WHITTRAM
AVENUE BETWEEN PECAN AVENUE AND HICKORYAVENUE AT 13195,
13207, 13231, 13243, AND 13253 WHITTRAM AVENUE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0229-192-09. 06, 04, 03 & 02.
A. Recitals.
1. James Lin, for All State Recycling, has filed an application for Development Review
DRC2011-00255, 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 December 14, 2011, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application that was continued to a date uncertain.
3. On February 8, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
4. 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. The Planning 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 the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on December 14, 2011 and continued to February 8, 2012,
including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, the Planning Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a request to do site improvements related to the
permitting of a ferrous metal recycling facility; and
b. The subject property is zoned Heavy Industrial; and
C. The property to the north is zoned General Industrial and is developed with a
vehicle storage facility; the property to the south is zoned Heavy Industrial and is undeveloped; and,
the properties to the east and west are zoned Heavy Industrial and are developed with a vehicle
dismantler and a vehicle storage facility, respectively; and
d. The subject site improvements are required as part of the approval process for
Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00254.
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the •
above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, the Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or the
improvements in the vicinity; and
C. The application,which contemplates operation of the proposed use, complies with
each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code.
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.
5. Based upon the findings and the conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 •
above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the application, subject to each and every
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• condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference.
Planning Department:
1) Approval is granted for site improvements related to the operation of a
4.42 acre recycling facility at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253
Whittram Avenue -APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02.
2) Install street improvements including curb, sidewalks, landscaping and
pay utility undergrounding in lieu fees for the Whitram Avenue frontage,
including the frontage for the single-family residence and vehicle repair
shop.
3) Construct an 8-foot high decorative wall with a decorative cap and view
obscuring metal gates along Whittram Avenue and between the project
site and the single-family residence.
4) Construct 8-foot high painted metal screen walls along the east and
west property lines and along a portion of the property line separating
the project site from the single-family residence. These metal screen
walls will not be visible from the Whittram Avenue right-of-way.
• 5) Construct an 8-foot high tan precision block wall with a decorative cap
along the south property line adjacent to the rail road right-of-way.
6) Construct an employee parking area, outdoor eating area and upgrade
the existing bathroom facility.
7) The parking.area shall include a perimeter landscape planter that has a
5-foot minimum wide interior dimension and includes a 12-inch step out
curb where a parking space abuts the landscape planter. All parking
stalls shall be a minimum 9-feet wide and 18-feet deep and be double
striped.
8) Repair and paint the existing on-site covered work areas.
9) Paint the temporary office module to match the other on-site structures
and add a skirt around the foundation to screen the undercarriage.
10) Pave the entire site and repair all damaged asphalt and concrete.
11) Upgrade the windows and doors of the single-family residence in order
to reduce the indoor noise levels to City standards as recommended in
the Acoustical Impact Report (LSA —June 2011).
12) Conditions 2 through 11 shall be completed in the following time period
from the date of this approval or revocation procedures for Conditional
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a) Walls and gates shall be completed within 2 months of this approval. •
b) Noise mitigation for the single-family residence shall be completed within 3
months of this approval.
c) On-site improvements (paving, parking facility, outdoor eating
area, upgrade of covered work areas) shall be completed within 4
months of this approval.
d) Street improvements and landscaping shall be completed within 8
months of this approval.
13) Print a copy of this Resolution of Approval on the plans when they are
submitted for Plan Check.
14) The facility shall be maintained at all times, including making necessary
repairs as needed, and keeping the site free from trash and debris. In
no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours.
15) The applicant shall obtain all the necessary permits from the Building
and Safety Department.
16) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Conditions,
Health Departments, Uniform Building Code, or any other City •
Ordinances.
Engineering Department:
1) Lot line adjustment to be recorded by San Bernardino County. Please
submit proof of recordation.
2) Install public improvements on Whittram Avenue per City standards,to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer, including, but not limited to the
following:
a) Provide curb, gutter, sidewalk & drive approaches as required.
b) Remove existing street lights on wooden poles and install three(3)
9500 Lumen HPSV street lights on concrete poles.
c) Provide existing R26 "No Parking" signs, or replace as required.
d) Provide traffic signing and striping as required.
3) Install drive approaches and street trees per City standards, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
a) Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size, shall be of a species
and spaced in accordance with the City's street tree program. •
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• b) Street improvement plans, prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by the
City Engineer.
c) Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney guaranteeing
completion of the public improvements, prior to the issuance of a
City building permit.
d) Prior to any work being performed in the public right-of-way, fees
shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the
City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required.
4) Per the Driveway Policy, driveways requires the following:
a) A minimum width of 35 feet for Commercial or Industrial drive
approaches.
5) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electricity) on the
opposite side of Whittram Ave shall be paid to the City prior to the
issuance of building permits. The fee shall be one-half the City
adopted unit amount time the length from the center of Whittram to the
project boundary.
• 6) Install pavement transitions within the existing rights-of-way, to the east
and west of the project site, with asphalt curbs to contain street run-off
that extend to adjacent drive approaches. Obtain permission to .
remove the existing fences and other private improvements from street
right-of-way. Reestablish private improvements beyond right-of-way as
needed.
7) Development Impact Fees: NONE-Development Impact fees are
associated with building permits. No fees are due at this time. (FEES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Building and Safety (Fire):
1) The project shall comply with the Fire Protection Plan. Obtain the
necessary operating permits from RCFPD for a recycling facility and
Hot Work Operations. Submit for plan check approval and obtain a
building permit for the facility improvements.
Mitigation Measures:
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.
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2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits,the developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and
401 Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding
and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion •
over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated
soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt
is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year
of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or
cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions. •
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
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• 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
10) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce
water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
11) Post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
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 monitor construction activities, to take
appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The
paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e.,
paleontological monitoring)that may be appropriate. Where mitigation
monitoring is appropriate,the program must include, but not be limited
• to, the following measures:
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• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allowthe •
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 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.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term
air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding
fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other soil-
stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as
possible.
2) The construction 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 manufacture's
specification. •
3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
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• 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) Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
8) Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-
vegetated surfaces.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) 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.
• 2) Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer
systems and other waters of the nation.
3) Perform inspections of all BMPs.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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.
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7) 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.
8) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by Lin Consulting, Inc. (July 11, 2011) to
reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
9) 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.
10) 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.
11) 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) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60clB 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.
2) Replace the existing doors and windows of the adjacent single-family
residence with retrofit doors and windows that have a minimum Sound
Transmission Class(STC) rating of 32 or higher to be completed within •
120 days of the approval of the project.
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• 3) Construct an 8-foot high block wall along the property line adjacent to
the single-family residence from the minimum street side setback to the
southern end of the existing subterranean loading dock to be
completed within 60 days of the approval of the project.
4) 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.
5) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section
17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building
Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building
Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building
Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards,then construction
activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with
above noise standards or halted.
6) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in
first phase to be completed within 60 days of the approval of the
project.
• 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:
7) 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.
Public Services
1) The project shall conform to all of the recommendations made in the
Fire Protection Plan (Hughes Associates, Inc, October 2011) including
limits on pile heights (20 feet maximum).
6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2012.
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BY:
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary
I, James R.Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 8th day of February 2012, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-00254 AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW
PROJECT #: DRC2011-00255
SUBJECT: ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING
APPLICANT: JAMES LIN
LOCATION: S/S WHITTRAM AVE - APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 & 02.
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. 12-11 and 12-12,
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) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 2,151.50_X_
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, and Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits
are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No
extensions are allowed.
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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 Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance 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 or Specific 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.
10. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department
review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
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E. Landscaping
• 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. 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 DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
F. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Planning Department Project Number(i.e., DRC 2011-00254 and DRC2011-00255)clearly
identified on the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, 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.
G. 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., DRC2011-00254 and DRC2011-00255). 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
Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
3. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
H. Existing Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for the property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings.
I. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, City Grading
• Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
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2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the _/_1_•
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails, paseos, landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution#88-557, no person shall make connections from a source of
energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for
which a, permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than
one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal
proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of
development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and
maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the
buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance •
of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval.
3. 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 Trail Other
Whittram Avenue X I X I X X X I X n/a n/a n/a
4. 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. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
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e. 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,
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
& Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet (typically
sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be
per the public landscape improvement plans.
The Engineering Services Department reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field
conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Qty.
Whittram Avenue Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 5' 30' OC 15 Gal Fill
in
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
Department.
• 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
K. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
L. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water,gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
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M. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all _/_/_ •
new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
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
Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department
within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
3. Prior to approval of the final map, or prior to improvement agreement approval if no map is
involved, all Tract Maps, Parcel Maps and public improvement plans shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division on a compact disc (CD) in Auto CAD (computer aided design) format. If
public improvement plans are completed after map approval, the CD shall be submitted prior to
issuance of a construction permit for frontage improvements or a building permit, whichever
occurs first.
4. Provide copy of final Water Quality Management Plan with submittal of Grading plans to Building
and Safety. WQMP and Grading plans are subject to review by the Building Official.
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SIGN-IN SHEET
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 8, 2012
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J . GEORGE CHU , AICP, LEED AP
December 14, 2011
Chairman Munoz and Members of Planning Commission
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive, P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807
Subject: DRC 2011-00255 (All State Recycling- Whittram Yard, Development Design Review)
All State Paper and Metal Recycling (All State) currently operates two facilities and employs a total
of 42 employees between two facilities. The subject Whittram Avenue facility receives, handles,
processes and transports ferrous scrap metal which has been in operation since 1987. The
Etiwanda Avenue facility receives, handles, processes and transport recycled papers, plastic,
aluminum, copper and serves as main office which was added-on in 1997.
All State is serving local recycling needs and contributing tens thousands of sales taxes to the City
on every year. Its facilities have been servicing local residents and commercial recycling needs. Its
existence and operation have helped the City meeting the mandate of California Integrated Waste
Management Board (CIWMB) and achieving target programs as required by State Assembly 939
(AB 939) and Senate Bill 1016 (SB 1016) and continue to help the City minimizing waste generation
and increase recycling rate.
On behalf of All State, we appreciate professionalism of all involved staffs for preparing a very
thorough review and analysis of this project.
All State agreed with all stipulated conditions of approval except the following two conditions.
The first one: Item No.5 of Planning Department which requires construction of 558 feet of 8-foot
high tan precision block wall along the south property line adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.
Request for permission to install metal fence instead of block wall along railroad track
The second one: Item No. 5 of Engineering Department which requires overhead utility
undergrounding in-lieu fees $ 87,053.57 to be paid prior to issuance of building permit
Request for permission to pay in-lieu fees $ 30,671.40 for All States owned parcels prior to
issuance of building permit and to pay in-lieu fees for leased parcels upon acquisition of leased
parcels (see attached breakdown of in-lieu fees).
The following justifications highlight reasons for requesting modification of those two above-mentioned
conditions of approval.
Justifications for the first condition (Item No. 5 of planning condition):
A. The metal fence is a permissible material in industry zone area.All State is proposing re- usage of
heavy duty steel metal plate (4'x20' panel) for quality and durabiliny of perimeter fencing.
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B. The City 2010 General Plan is encouraging"Green" and "Sustainable" Development in the Ciry.
The usage of steel metal material and design are promoting the desirable City policy and goal as
listed in the Chapter 6 of Resource Conservation: Low-Impact Dlaterials, Low Design Impact,
Quality and Durabihu ,Design for Re-use and Recycling and Renewability
C. The metal will be located along the rail road track which is not visible to general public except
limited number of Metro train passengers travelling on high speed. The metal fence will be painted
with earth tone color to tone down the industrial-look.
D. The installation of metal fence will generate much less construction impact on the adjacent railroad
right-of-way. The steel panels will be welded to steel metal post at spacing of 20 feet of center. The
impacted footprints would be isolated and limited to 30" diameter for concrete footing of metal
post on every 20 feet in length.
Justifications for the second condition (Item No. 5 of engineering condition):
A. All State agreed to improve the entire Whittram street frontage of 558.14'which included two
owned parcels, one out parcel and three leased parcels for the sake of public interests.
B. All States agreed to install three (3) new street lights and two (2) public fire hydrants on the south
side of Whittram Avenue for general welfare and public safety.
C. Financial hardship:
All State has so far invested hundreds of thousands dollars on governmental processing and
consulting fees since January of this year. They are required to spend another few hundreds of
thousand dollars to upgrade and complete all required on-site and off-site improvements in the next
few months. The demand for scrap metal has been slowing down. The increasing project
development cost has reaching a break point for this small family-owned business to continue its
operation in the City. The ultimate development cost for this scrap metal yard alone is anticipated to
exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) within a very short period of rime.
D. It was City's wish and All State's intent to prioritize resource toward the improvement of the
frontage of Whittram Avenue. All State is fully committed to allocate resource to install the split-
face block wall on Whittram at the earliest possible date.
Based on the above-mentioned justifications, we sincerely request Planning Commission
approving modification of these two conditions of approval.
Thank you in advance for vour consideration.
Sincerely,
J. George Chu,AICP, LEED AP
On behalf of All State Recycling
718 WE.ST 16TH STREET, UPLAND CA 91784
PHONE: 909-322-5134
JGEORGECHU @YAHOO.COM
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