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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-19 - Resolutions - Approval For Specific Plan, Located North Of 4TH Street RESOLUTION NO. 16-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00040, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (IASP) SUBAREA 18 SPECIFIC PLAN, A SPECIFIC PLAN THAT APPLIES TO PROPERTIES LOCATED NORTH OF 4TH STREET, SOUTH OF THE BNSF/METROLINK RAIL LINE,WEST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE, AND EAST OF UTICA/CLEVELAND AVENUES,TO DELETE TEXT, GRAPHICS, AND EXHIBITS RELATING TO THE EMPIRE LAKES GOLF COURSE, AN EXISTING PRIVATE GOLF COURSE OF 160 ACRES THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE SUBJECT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND INSERT TEXT, GRAPHICS, AND EXHIBITS THAT WILL DESCRIBE THE DESIGN AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS/GUIDELINES FOR A PROPOSED MIXED USE, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS PROPOSED TO REPLACE THE GOLF COURSE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APNS: 0209-272-11,-15, -17, -20, -22 THROUGH -28, 0210-082-41, -49 THROUGH -52, 0210- 082-61, -64, -65, -67 THROUGH—69, -71 THROUGH-74, -78, -79,- 84, -88 THROUGH -90, 0210-581-01 THROUGH -06, 0210-591-02 THROUGH -14, AND 0210-623-66. A. Recitals. 1. SC Rancho Development Corp., an entity of Lewis Operating Corp., filed an application for Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00040 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On April 13, 2016 and continued to April 27, 2016, the Planning Commission 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. Recitals. The Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Findings. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on April 13, 2016 and April 27, 2016, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a property that is currently improved with the Empire Lakes Golf Course, a privately owned and operated 18-hole golf course with an area of 160 acres. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-19 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00040-SC RANCHO DEVELOPMENT CORP. (LEWIS OPERATING CORP.) April 27, 2016 Page 2 b. Development of the subject property is governed by the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan (IASP) Subarea 18 Specific Plan, the City's Development Code, and the City's General Plan. c. The Specific Plan, as it was originally approved in 1994, consists of eleven (11) "Planning Areas" which are identified with Roman numerals, i.e. Planning Area IA/IB through X. The golf course is within "Planning Area IA", "Planning Area IB", and (partly) "Planning Area III" of the Specific Plan. d. The overall area of the Specific Plan is 347 acres. The Specific Plan is bound by 4th Street to the south, Milliken Avenue to the east, Cleveland Avenue and Utica Avenue to the west, and 8th Street and the BNSF/Metrolink rail line to the north. The golf course is generally located at the center, and covers about 46%, of the Specific Plan. Both the Specific Plan and the golf course are bisected into north and south halves by 6th Street. e. To the east of the golf course are multi-family residences within four (4) apartment complexes ("Village at the Green", "Reserve at Empire Lakes", "Ironwood at Empire Lakes", and "AMLI at Empire Lakes"). Adjacent to the northeast corner of the golf course are office buildings and the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station. To the west of the part of the golf course located south of 6th Street is an office complex comprised of multiple tenants including Southern California Edison (SCE)and Inland Empire Health Plan(IEHP). To the west of the part of the golf course located north of 6th Street are logistics/manufacturing buildings. To the north of the golf course, beyond the BNSF/Metrolink rail line, are additional logistics/manufacturing buildings. To the south, on the opposite side of 4th Street, is vacant land within the City of Ontario. f. The zoning designations surrounding the Empire Lakes Specific Plan are as follows: north-Minimum Impact/Heavy Industrial(MI/HI) District; south-Ontario Center Specific Plan (2254-SP) (in the City of Ontario); east-General Industrial (GI) District and Industrial Park (IP) District, and Industrial Park(IP) District, (Industrial Commercial Overlay District(ICOD));and west- General Industrial (GI) District and Industrial Park (IP) District. g. Concurrent with this application, the applicant has also applied for General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00114 and Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00115. The purpose of these applications is to enable the applicant to 'redevelop' the golf course with a mixed use project, transit-oriented, high density development. h. Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00040 will amend the Empire Lakes Specific Plan. This amendment will re-designate "Planning Area IA", "Planning Area IB", and part of "Planning Area III" of the existing Specific Plan as "Planning Area 1 (PA1)". The amendment will also revise and/or delete existing text,graphics, and exhibits that are associated with, or refer to, the above-noted Planning Areas and the existing golf course. In addition, new design and technical standards/guidelines will be created and incorporated, as a new section (chapter) that will be used to govern development within Planning Area 1 (PA1). This new section will be identified as Section 7 in the proposed amended Specific Plan, and follow the existing six (6) sections (chapters) of the existing Specific Plan. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Environmental Impact Report was prepared and circulated with the Initial Study on April 27, 2015 to the State Clearinghouse(SCH PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-19 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00040-SC RANCHO DEVELOPMENT CORP. (LEWIS OPERATING CORP.) April 27, 2016 Page 3 No. 2015041083), and to public agencies that have discretionary approval power over the project, i.e. "Responsible Agencies" and Native American Governments. Also, the NOP was made available for review at the Archibald and Paul A. Biane Libraries, at City Hall, and on the City's website. Per State law,the comment period ended 30 days after the date of circulation(in this case, May 26, 2015). However, as the Public Scoping meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2015, comments, if any, in response to the NOP were accepted until that date. The Initial Study was made available to the public during and after the comment period. The City received several comment letters in response to the NOP. j. The City conducted a noticed Public Scoping meeting during a Planning Commission meeting on June 10, 2015. The notice for this scoping meeting appeared in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper and notices were mailed to the owners of all properties located within 1,000 feet of the Empire Lakes Specific Plan planning area. k. A Draft EIR was prepared and was distributed to all Responsible and Trustee agencies, and individuals who had expressed interest in the project and/or had previously requested copies. The Draft EIR was distributed for a 45-day public review period on November 10, 2015, with the comment period expiring on December 24, 2015. During the 45-day public review period, the Draft EIR and technical appendices were made available for review at the Archibald Library, the Paul A. Biane Library, the Planning Information and Services Counter at City Hall, and on the City's website. Comment letters were received from the City of Ontario, San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, Metrolink, and several members of the public during the public comment period that specifically discussed the Draft EIR. Written responses to all significant environmental issues raised were prepared and made available in the Final EIR. A "Findings of Fact in Support of Determinations related to Significant Environmental Impacts" has been prepared and are attached (as Attachment "A") to this Resolution. m. Environmental impacts identified in the Final EIR that will be "less than significant" without mitigation measure or project design features are described in Section A, page 7 of Attachment"A". n. Environmental impacts identified in the Final EIR that will be "less than significant"after mitigation measures have been implemented are described in Section B, page 15 of Attachment "A". In accordance with CEQA requirements, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared to assure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures. o. Environmental impacts identified in the Final EIR that will be"significant and unavoidable" despite the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures are described in Section C, page 25 of Attachment"A". p. A proposed Statement of Overriding Considerations for the environmental impacts that cannot be fully mitigated to a "less than significant level" is located in Section V, page 40 of Attachment "A". The proposed Statement provides substantial evidence that the environmental risks of the application have been balanced against its benefits. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-19 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00040-SC RANCHO DEVELOPMENT CORP. (LEWIS OPERATING CORP.) April 27, 2016 Page 4 q. Based on the totality of the administrative record,the Planning Commission finds that the Final EIR complies with the requirements of CEQA and recommends that the City Council certify the Final EIR as being prepared in compliance with CEQA and that the City Council also adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) Attachment B. r. Approval of the application would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties. s. The findings set forth in this Resolution reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission. C. Recommendation. On the basis of the foregoing and the totality of the administrative record before it,the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council certify the Final EIR, adopt the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations contained in Attachment A, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) Attachment B, as conditions of approval, and approve Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00040. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF APRIL 2016. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: ••�� Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman ATTEST: _AA_ *'----tVU,PCI Candyc:t urnett, Secretary I, Candyce Burnett, 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 27th day of April 2016, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF DETERMINATIONS RELATED TO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15090, 15091 and 15093 For RANCHO CUCAMONGA INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (ALSO KNOWN AS EMPIRE LAKES) SUB-AREA 18 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT PROJECT Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No.2015041083) Lead Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga INTRODUCTION The following findings of fact are based in part on the information contained in the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan ("IASP") (also referred to as Empire Lakes) Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment Project ("Project"), as well as additional facts found in the complete record of proceedings. The EIR is hereby incorporated by reference and is available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department (10500 Civic Center Drive), Archibald Library (7368 Archibald Avenue), and Paul A. Biane Library(12505 Cultural Center Drive). The EIR is also available at the City's website: http://www.cityofrc.us/cityhall/planning/current_proj acts/empire_lakes_specific_plan_proj ect/def ault.asp Public Resources Code section 21002 provides that "public agencies should not approve projects as proposed if there are feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures available which would substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of such projects[.]" The same statute provides that the procedures required by CEQA "are intended to assist public agencies in systematically identifying both the significant effects of projects and the feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially lessen such significant effects." Section 21002 goes on to provide that "in the event [that] specific economic, social, or other conditions make infeasible such project alternatives or such mitigation measures, individual projects may be approved in spite of one or more significant effects thereof." The mandate and principles announced in Public Resources Code section 21002 are implemented, in part, through the requirement that agencies must adopt findings before approving projects for which EIRs are required. For each significant environmental effect identified in an EIR for a project,the approving agency must issue a written finding reaching one or more of three permissible conclusions. The first such finding is that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental Attachment A 1 effect as identified in the Final EIR. The second permissible finding is that such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding, and such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency. The third potential conclusion is that specific economic, legal, social,technological, or other considerations,including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15091.) Public Resources Code section 21061.1 defines "feasible" to mean "capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, legal, and technological factors." CEQA Guidelines section 15364 adds another factor: "legal" considerations. (See also Citizens of Goleta Valley v. Bd. of Supervisors(1990)52 Cal.3d 553, 565 (Goleta II).) The concept of"feasibility" also encompasses the question of whether a particular alternative or mitigation measure promotes the underlying goals and objectives of a project. (City of Del Mar v. City of San Diego (1982) 133 Cal.App.3d 410, 417 (City of Del Mar); Sierra Club v. County of Napa (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th 1490, 1506-1509 [court upholds CEQA findings rejecting alternatives in reliance on applicant's project objectives]; see also California Native Plant Society v. City of Santa Cruz (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 957, 1001 (CNPS) ["an alternative 'may be found infeasible on the ground it is inconsistent with the project objectives as long as the finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record"'] (quoting Kostka&Zischke,Practice Under the Cal. Environmental Quality Act [Cont.Ed.Bar 2d ed. 2009] (Kostka), § 17.39, p. 825); In re Bay- Delta Programmatic Environmental Impact Report Coordinated Proceedings (2008) 43 Ca1.4th 1143, 1165, 1166 (Bay-Delta) ["[i]n the CALFED program, feasibility is strongly linked to achievement of each of the primary project objectives"; "a lead agency may structure its EIR alternative analysis around a reasonable definition of underlying purpose and need not study alternatives that cannot achieve that basic goal"].) Moreover, "`feasibility' under CEQA encompasses `desirability' to the extent that desirability is based on a reasonable balancing of the relevant economic, environmental, social, legal, and technological factors." (City of Del Mar, supra, 133 Cal.App.3d at p.417; see also CNPS,supra, 177 Ca1.App.4th at p. 1001 ["an alternative that 'is impractical or undesirable from a policy standpoint'may be rejected as infeasible"] [quoting Kostka, supra, § 17.29, p. 824]; San Diego Citizenry Group v. County of San Diego (2013) 219 Cal.App.4th 1, 17.) For purposes of these findings(including the table described below), the term"avoid"refers to the effectiveness of one or more mitigation measures to reduce an otherwise potentially significant effect to a less than significant level. Although CEQA Guidelines section 15091 requires only that approving agencies specify that a particular significant effect is "avoid[ed] or substantially lessen[ed]," these findings, for purposes of clarity, in each case will specify whether the effect in question has been"avoided"(i.e.,reduced to a less than significant level). CEQA requires that the lead agency adopt mitigation measures or alternatives, where feasible, to substantially lessen or avoid significant environmental impacts that would otherwise occur.Project modification or alternatives are not required,however, where such changes are infeasible or where the responsibility for modifying the project lies with some other agency. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15091, subd. (a), (b).) With respect to a project for which significant impacts are not avoided or substantially lessened, a public agency, after adopting proper findings, may nevertheless approve the project if the agency first adopts a statement of overriding considerations setting forth the specific reasons why the agency found that the project's "benefits" rendered "acceptable" its "unavoidable adverse environmental effects." (CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15093, 15043, subd. (b); see also Pub. Resources 2 Code, § 21081, subd. (b).) The California Supreme Court has stated, "[t]he wisdom of approving . . . any development project, a delicate task which requires a balancing of interests, is necessarily left to the sound discretion of the local officials and their constituents who are responsible for such decisions. The law as we interpret and apply it simply requires that those decisions be informed, and therefore balanced." (Goleta II,supra, 52 Ca1.3d at p. 576.) An agency's determination that a project's benefits outweigh significant effects that cannot be mitigated"lies at the core of the lead agency's discretionary responsibility under CEQA." (City of Marina v. Board of Trustees of the Cal. State Univ. (2006)39 Cal.4th 341, 368.) The EIR for the Project concluded the Project would create some significant and unavoidable impacts; thus, a Statement of Overriding Considerations is required. These findings constitute the City's best efforts to set forth the evidentiary and policy bases for its decision to approve the Project in a manner consistent with the requirements of CEQA. To the extent that these findings conclude that various mitigation measures outlined in the Final EIR are feasible and have not been modified, superseded or withdrawn, the City hereby binds itself to implement these measures as measures built into the design of the Project itself or as conditions of Project approval. (See Public Resources Code § 21081.6, subd. (b); Guidelines, § 15126.4, subd. (a)(2).) These findings, in other words, are not merely informational, but rather constitute a binding set of obligations that will come into effect when the City Council adopts a resolution approving the Project. In addition, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared for the Project, and is being approved by the City Council by the same Resolution that has adopted these findings. The City will use the MMRP to track compliance with Project mitigation measures. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will remain available for public review during the compliance period. The Final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is attached to and incorporated into the environmental document approval resolution and is approved in conjunction with certification of the EIR and adoption of these Findings of Fact. II. FINDINGS CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT When approving a project for which an EIR has been prepared, the lead agency must certify that the EIR complies with CEQA, that the EIR reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis, and that the EIR was presented to the decision-making body of the lead agency, which reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR before approving the project. (Public Resources Code § 21082.1, subd. (c); Guidelines, § 15090, subd. (a).) The Rancho Cucamonga City Council hereby finds,determines and certifies that the EIR complies with CEQA, for reasons explained in the EIR itself, and in staff reports and other information in the record of proceeding. The Council hereby finds, determines and certifies that the EIR reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. The Council also hereby finds, determines and certifies that the EIR was presented to the Council, and that the Council reviewed and considered the information in the draft and final EIR before approving the project. III. FINDINGS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROJECT In compliance with Section 15201 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City has taken steps to provide opportunities for public participation in the environmental review process.An Initial Study (IS)and Notice of Preparation(NOP)were distributed on April 27,2015,to federal, State,regional, and local government agencies and interested parties for a 30-day public review period to solicit 3 comments and to inform agencies and the public of the proposed project.The project was described; potential environmental effects associated with project implementation were identified; and agencies and the public were invited to review and comment on the Initial Study and NOP. The City received 15 comment letters in response to the IS/NOP, and eight letters or email correspondence after the end of the scoping period. Table 2-1 of the DEIR summarizes the NOP comments and other correspondence received addressing environmental and related issues. Additionally, the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a scoping meeting for the Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment EIR on June 10, 2015, at the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council chambers. The issues raised by commenters at the scoping meeting are summarized in Chapter 2.2.1 of the EIR. Based on the Initial Study and Notice of Preparation, and on public comments received during scoping, the City has identified environmental issues for which the proposed project would result in no impacts or less than significant impacts,and therefore these issues were not discussed in detail in the EIR. This includes the entirety of the Agriculture and Forestry Resources and Mineral Resources topical areas, and individual checklist questions listed on Appendix G to the CEQA Guidelines within the remaining environmental issue areas. Refer to Section 7.1, Effects Determined Not to be Significant, for a summary discussion of the environmental effects which were found to be less than significant. To address potentially significant environmental effects in the remaining topical areas, an Environmental Impact Report(EIR)was prepared for this project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. As required by CEQA, the EIR includes appropriate review, analysis, and mitigation measures for the environmental impacts of the proposed project.This Final EIR could be utilized by other permitting agencies in their capacity as Responsible and Trustee agencies under CEQA. Based on the analysis contained in the Initial Study and comments received in response to the Notice of Preparation, a Draft FIR was prepared and circulated for a public review period, beginning on November 10, 2015, and concluding on December 24, 2015. In total, over 230 Notices of availability of the Draft EIR were distributed. The Draft EIR was also available on the City's webpage, as well as the Planning Information and Services Counter at City Hall, the Archibald Library, and the Paul A. Biane Library. A Planning Commission Workshop to discuss the Project was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 4:30 pm in the Tri-Communities Room at City Hall. Materials from these meetings, including agendas, staff reports, and presentations were made available at the City's website. The applicant conducted the first of several planned Community Meetings on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at The Courtyard Marriott at 11525 Mission Vista Drive,Rancho Cucamonga. Materials from these meetings,including agendas, staff reports, and presentations were made available at the City's website. Three additional Community Meetings were held by the applicant on January 14th, 21" and 28th at the Four Points Sheraton, 11960 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga. Thirty-five written comment letters from individuals or agencies/organizations were received on the Draft EIR during this public review period, and three additional letters were received after the end of the public review period. A letter was also received from the State Clearinghouse acknowledging compliance with CEQA review requirements. As required by Section 15088 of the State CEQA Guidelines, responses to these comments were prepared and provided to the agencies a minimum of 10 days prior to this hearing. Written responses were also provided to interested parties that submitted return addresses. For the purposes of CEQA, and the findings herein set forth, the administrative record for the Project consists of those items listed in Public Resources Code section 21167.6, subdivision (e). 4 The record of proceedings for the City's decision on the Project consists of the following documents, at a minimum, which are incorporated by reference and made part of the record supporting these findings: • The NOP and all other public notices issued by the City in conjunction with the Project; • The Draft EIR for the Project and all documents relied upon or incorporated by reference; • All comments submitted by agencies or members of the public during the 45-day comment period on the Draft EIR; • All comments and correspondence submitted to the City during the public comment period on the Draft EIR, in addition to all other timely comments on the Draft EIR; • The Final EIR for the Project,including the Planning and Historic Commission staff report, minutes of the Planning Commission public hearing; City Council staff report; minutes of the City Council public hearing; comments received on the Draft EIR; the City's responses to those comments; technical appendices; and all documents relied upon or incorporated by reference; • The mitigation monitoring and reporting program(MMRP) for the Project; • All findings and resolutions adopted by the City in connection with the Project, and all documents cited or referred to therein; • All reports, studies, memoranda, maps, staff reports, or other planning documents relating to the Project prepared by the City, consultants to the City, or responsible or trustee agencies with respect to the City's compliance with the requirements of CEQA and with respect to the City's action on the Project; • All documents submitted to the City by other public agencies or members of the public in connection with the Project, up through the close of the public hearing; • Any minutes and/or verbatim transcripts of all information sessions, public meetings, and public hearings held by the City in connection with the Project; • Any documentary or other evidence submitted to the City at such information sessions, public meetings and public hearings; • All resolutions adopted by the City regarding the Project, and all staff reports, analyses, and summaries related to the adoption of those resolutions; • The City's General Plan and applicable Specific Plans and all updates and related environmental analyses; • Matters of common knowledge to the City, including,but not limited to Federal, State,and local laws and regulations; • The City's Zoning Code; • Any documents expressly cited in these findings, in addition to those cited above; and • Any other materials required for the record of proceedings by Public Resources Code section 21167.6, subdivision(e). Pursuant to Guidelines section 15091(e), the administrative record of these proceedings is located and available for review at 10500 Civic Center Drive,during normal business hours.The custodian of these documents and other materials is the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The City has relied on all of the documents listed above in reaching its decisions on the proposed Project even if not every document was formally presented to the City Council or City Staff as part of the City files generated in connection with the Project. Documents set forth above that are not found in the Project files include prior planning or legislative decisions of which the Board of Supervisors was aware in approving the Project, and documents that influenced the expert advice provided to City Staff or consultants, who then provided advice to the Planning Commission and the City Council as final decision maker. (See City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation 5 Commission (1978) 76 Cal.App.3d 381, 391-391; Dominey v. Department of Personnel Administration (1988) 205 Cal.App.3d 729, 738, fn. 6.) Such documents form part of the underlying factual basis for the City's decisions relating to approval of the Project. (See Pub. Resources Code, § 21167.6, subd. (e)(10); Browning-Ferris Industries v. City Council of City of San Jose(1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 852, 866;Stanislaus Audubon Society,Inc. v. County of Stanislaus (1995) 33 Cal.App.4th 144, 153, 155.) Based upon the evidence before it, the City finds that the Project will result in one or more "significant and unavoidable" impacts. Therefore, a statement of overriding considerations is required. In other words, the City must consider whether overriding economic, social, and other considerations outweigh the significant, unavoidable effects of the Project. The required statement of overriding considerations is included herein. The EIR's analysis of each topical issue describes applicable Regulatory Requirements (RR)s, Project Design Features (PDFs), and project-specific Mitigation Measures (MMs). These components are described below. • Regulatory Requirements. RRs are based on federal, State, or local regulations or laws. that are frequently required independently of CEQA review and also serve to offset or prevent specific impacts. • Project Design Features. PDFs are specific project components or design elements that have been incorporated into the project to prevent the occurrence of, or to reduce the significance of,potential environmental effects.Because PDFs have been incorporated into the project, they do not constitute mitigation measures, as defined by CEQA. However, if applicable, PDFs are identified for each topical issue and are included in the MMRP developed for, and to be implemented as a part of, the proposed project. Where, in the absence of the implementation of a PDF, a significant impact could occur, the PDF is a binding obligation by the Project Applicant that is enforceable by the City as if it were a MM. • Mitigation Measures. Where a potentially significant environmental effect has been identified and is not reduced to a level considered less than significant through the application of PDFs or RRs,project-specific MMs have been recommended in accordance with CEQA. The Findings below describe in detail the PDFs and MMs in the EIR, since both types of measures prevent or reduce the significance of impacts that the Project would otherwise potentially have on the environment. These Findings refer to RRs to the extent that they are relevant to the City's analysis of environmental effects,but the full text of the RRs is not provided below. For the details of applicable RRs,please see the appropriate text in the EIR, which these Findings incorporate by reference. The Findings below describe numbered impacts (e.g, Impact 1.1) that were analyzed in detail in the EIR. Other, non-numbered impacts were analyzed and considered less than significant in the Initial Study(included as Appendix A to the EIR), as described in Section 7.0 of the EIR. Impacts are presented below in summary form. For a detailed description of impacts, please see the appropriate text of the IS and EIR, which these Findings incorporate by reference. Finally, for some impacts analyzed in the EIR, the EIR concludes that certain aspects of the impact can be mitigated to a less than significant level with mitigation, while certain other aspects of the 6 impact remain significant and unavoidable even with mitigation. For example,in analyzing Impact Threshold 2.2 — "Would the project violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation?" — the EIR concludes that regional and local construction emissions would be less than significant after mitigation, but that certain long-term regional operational emissions would be significant and unavoidable. In order to organize impacts to correspond with their applicable mitigation measures, Section III-C of these Findings,"Findings With Respect to Significant Effects That Cannot Be Mitigation to a Less Than Significant Level," lists all impacts in which any aspect of the impact is considered significant and unavoidable. Section V of these Findings, the Statement of Overriding Considerations, addresses only those aspects of each impact area in which an impact is considered significant and unavoidable after mitigation. A. FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES OR PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES The City agrees with the characterization in the Final EIR with respect to all impacts identified as "less than significant" and finds that, based upon substantial evidence in the record, as discussed below, the following impacts associated with the project are not significant or are less than significant, and do not require mitigation, as described in the Final EIR. Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less than significant. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15126.4, subd. (a)(3); 15091.) Note that impacts are presented below in summary form.For a full description of impacts,see the appropriate text in the EIR,which the Council hereby incorporates by reference into these findings. 1. Aesthetics As described in the IS, the project would have no significant impact in the following area: • Damage Scenic Resources within a State Scenic Highway: There are no State scenic highways or highways eligible for Scenic highway designation in or near the City, and the project site is not visible from any designated scenic highways. 2. Air Quality Impact 2.4: The proposed project would have a less than significant impact related to (1) off-site CO hotspots, (2) exposure of persons to construction and operational phase criteria pollutants, (3) exposure of persons to construction and operational phase TACs generated on site,and(4)TAC on- site impacts from off-site warehouse/distribution center and train operations. In addition the foregoing impact area, which was analyzed in detail in the EIR, the project would also have no significant impact in the following area, as described in the IS: • Objectionable Odors: Construction odors would be temporary and would dissipate rapidly from the source with an increase in distance. During operation, some odors associated with residential uses would be expected to occur, but these types of odors are not generally 7 considered objectionable.The proposed Specific Plan Amendment does not allow any and uses that are associated with odor complaints,according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD's) CEQA Air Quality Handbook. 3. Biological Resources Impact 3.1: The project site and surrounding properties do not support native plant communities, nor do they provide suitable habitat for sensitive plant or wildlife species. Therefore, the proposed project would not impact Candidate, Sensitive, or Special Status species. Impacts 3.2 and 3.3: The project site and surrounding properties do not support riparian habitat; USACE, CDFW, or RWQCB jurisdictional areas; or sensitive natural communities. Therefore,no impact would occur. In addition the foregoing impact areas, which were analyzed in detail in the EIR,the project would also have no significant impact in the following area, as described in the IS: • Habitat Conservation Plan or Other Approved Local, Regional, or State Habitat Conservation Plan: The City of Rancho Cucamonga, and specifically the project site, is not located within an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan;Natural Communities Conservation Plan; or other approved local,regional, or State habitat conservation plan area. 4. Cultural Resources Impact 4.3: Construction activities would not disturb known human remains. However, if human remains are encountered in subsurface soils, implementation of RR 4-1 would ensure potential impacts are less than significant. In addition the foregoing impact area, which was analyzed in detail in the EIR, the project would also have no significant impact in the following area, as described in the IS: • Historical Resource: No historical resources are present, and none would be impacted by project implementation. 5. Geology and Soils 8 Impact 5.2: The potential for secondary seismic hazards at the site is low. There would be a less than significant impact related to seismic-related ground failure. Impact 5.3: With adherence to City, regional, and State regulations related to management of windblown dust and other sources of soil erosion (RR 5-3, RR 5-4, RR 2-1, and RR 8-3), there would be a less than significant impact related to soil erosion during construction and no impact during operation of the project. In addition the foregoing impact areas, which were analyzed in detail in the EIR, the project would also have no significant impact in the following areas, as described in the IS: • Rupture of a Known Earthquake Fault: No active or potentially active faults are known to exist at the project site and the project site is not within a current State of California Earthquake Fault Zone, or any existing or proposed Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Zones. The lack of active faults on the project site would preclude impacts related to surface fault rupture, and no mitigation is required. • Seismic-Related Ground Failure, Including Liquefaction: The project site is underlain by relatively dense, alluvial materials; therefore, the potential for settlement is considered low. There would be less than significant impacts related to liquefaction and other ground failure. • Landslides: The Geotechnical Investigation concludes that there would be no impacts related to landslides due to the low relief of the site and surrounding region.There would be no impacts related to landslides. • Soils Incapable of Supporting Septic Tanks: The proposed project will connect to existing sewer facilities; therefore, septic tanks or an alternative wastewater disposal system would not be permitted or utilized. 6. Greenhouse Gas Emissions No impacts were identified as less than significant without mitigation. 7. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Impact 7.1: Construction and operation of the proposed project would involve handling of hazardous materials in limited quantities and typical to urban environments. Through compliance with existing hazardous materials regulations applicable to the proposed project (RR 7-1 through 9 RR 7-3), there would be less than significant impacts associated with the transport,use,or disposal of hazardous materials during construction or operation of the proposed project. Impact 7.2: Existing and past use of the project site and existing uses surrounding the project site have involved the uses of hazardous materials.However,the existing and previous use of hazardous materials would not 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. This impact is less than significant. In addition the foregoing impact areas, which were analyzed in detail in the EIR, the project would also have no significant impact in the following area, as described in the IS: • Emissions and/or Handling of Hazardous Materials Substances or Waste within One- Quarter Mile of an Existing or Proposed School: There are no schools located within 0.25 mile of the project site, and proposed land uses would not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste. • Located on a Site Included on a List of Hazardous Materials Sites that would create a Significant Hazard to the Public or Environment: Based on a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, no hazardous materials sites would would pose an adverse environmental impact to the project site,and the project site is not included on any Cortese list. • Private Airstrip Safety Hazard:The proposed project is not located in the vicinity of a private airstrip, would not expose people to excessive noise levels, and would not adversely affect activities at any airport. • Impair Implementation of or Interfere with an Emergency Response Plan: The proposed project does not include any uses that would impede or interfere with implementation of the City's current and planned emergency response plans or hazardous mitigation plans. • Wildland Fires: The project site is located outside all designated fire hazard areas. 8. Hydrology and Water Quality Impacts 8.1 and 8.2: Short-term construction and long-term operation of development under the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would generate pollutants that may enter storm water. However, compliance with existing regulations, as identified in RR 8-1 through RR 8-4, would prevent the violation of water quality standards and the degradation of storm water quality. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts 8.3 and 8.4: Changes in drainage patterns would occur on the site,but storm water would continue to be discharged into the 4th Street storm drain. There is capacity at these downstream 10 storm drainage facilities to handle runoff from the site. Runoff will be conveyed to the Guasti- Cucamonga Regional Park and Turner Basins for ground percolation and would not lead to erosion, siltation, or flooding. Impacts would be less than significant. Impacts 8.5 and 8.6: Storm water runoff from the site would increase flows in downstream lines, but would not exceed the capacities of the 66-inch line in Cleveland Avenue and the 4th Street Storm Drain. Storm water pollutants and storm water runoff quantities would be reduced by on- site BMPs.No expansion of existing off-site storm drain facilities is needed. Impacts would be less than significant. In addition the foregoing impact areas, which were analyzed in detail in the EIR,the project would also have no significant impact in the following areas, as described in the IS: • Substantially Deplete Groundwater Supplies or Interfere with Groundwater Recharge: The project site is not in a recharge basin, and the proposed project would not deplete groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge. • Housing or Structures in a 100-year Flood Hazard Area: The project site is located in a minimum flood hazard area, and does not contain any drainages or large water bodies that would pose a flood hazard. • Expose People or Structures to Significant Risk as a Result of the Failure of a Levee or Dam: The project site is located in a minimum flood hazard area and is located outside all identified dam inundation areas. • Inundation by Seiche,Tsunami,or Mudflow: There is no potential for the project site to be affected by a seiche or tsunami (earthquake-generated wave) due to the absence of any large open bodies of water near the site. 9. Land Use Impact 9.1: No conflict with applicable regional or local land use plans and policies would occur with the proposed Specific Plan Amendment. Impacts would be less than significant. In addition the foregoing impact area, which was analyzed in detail in the EIR, the project would also have no significant impact in the following area, as described in the IS: • Physically Divide an Established Community: Because the surrounding developments exist independent of each other and independent of the existing golf course development, implementation of the proposed project would not physically divide an established community. 11 • Conflict with a Habitat Conservation Plan: As discussed in Section III-A-3, above, and in Section 7.1.4 of the EIR, the project site is not within a Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan. 10. Noise The project would have no significant impact in the following areas, as described in the IS: • Expose People Residing or Working in the Project Area to Excessive Noise Levels Due to Airport or Airstrip Noise: The LA/Ontario International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan(ONT LUCP)states that Rancho Cucamonga is not an affected jurisdiction for noise. • Expose People Residing or Working in the Project Area to Excessive Noise Levels Due to Private Airstrip Noise: The proposed project is not located in the vicinity of a private airstrip and would not expose people to excessive noise levels. 11. Population and Housing The project would have no significant impact in the following areas, as described in the IS: • Displace Substantial Numbers of Existing Housing or People: Implementation of the proposed project would not result in the removal of existing housing; would not require the construction of replacement housing; and would not displace any existing residents. 12. Public Services Impact 12.3: Implementation of the proposed project would generate additional students in the Cucamonga School District and Chaffey Joint Union High School District. Payment of required new development fees pursuant to Section 65995 of the California Government Code (RR 12-4) would result in less than significant impacts to school services. 13. Transportation/Traffic Impact 13.5: The proposed project promotes the use of alternative transportation systems. Impacts related to potential conflicts with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities would be less than significant. 12 In addition to the foregoing impact area,which was analyzed in detail in the EIR,the project would also have no significant impact in the following area, as described in the IS: • Changes in Air Traffic Patterns: The anticipated increase in population and employment would not impact air traffic volumes and the project would not include any uses that would change air traffic patterns. 14. Utilities and Service Systems Impact 14.1: Development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would require water supplies from the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The Water Supply Assessment (WSA) shows that CVWD has available water supplies to meet the water demands of the project for the next twenty years through 2035, including demands during normal, single dry and multiple dry years. The CVWD has concurred with the findings of the WSA that available water supplies would be adequate to serve the project. Any future development meeting the applicable requirements would have to comply with RR 14-1, regarding compliance with SB 221 and water conservation requirements (refer to RR 14-4 and RR 16-3). Impacts would be less than significant. Impact 14.3: Wastewater generated by residential,non-residential,and associated uses allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would be treated at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency's Regional Plant No. 4, which has available treatment capacity. Impacts would be less than significant. Impact 14.4: Development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would be served by a landfill with available capacity. Impacts would be less than significant. Impact 14.5: Construction and operation associated with implementation the proposed project would be conducted in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations related to solid waste. No impact would occur. Impact 14.6: Development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would require the construction and installation of new electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications infrastructure on site.However,no off-site improvements are needed beyond that planned by utility purveyors. Construction of infrastructure improvements in and immediately adjacent to the project area would result in short-term impacts related to air quality, noise, and traffic. These impacts are addressed in Section 4.2, Air Quality; Section 4.10, Noise; Section 4.6, Greenhouse Gas; and Section 4.13, Transportation and Traffic. No additional impacts related to construction and operation of utility systems would occur. 13 In addition to the foregoing impact areas, which were analyzed in detail in the EIR, the project would also have no significant impact in the following areas, as described in the IS: • Exceed Wastewater Treatment Requirements of the Applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board: New development in the City would be required to comply with all applicable wastewater discharge requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program, as enforced by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. Therefore, implementation of the project would not result in an exceedance of wastewater treatment requirements and impacts would be less than significant. • Comply with Federal,State, and Local Statutes and Regulations Related to Solid Waste: The proposed project would be required to coordinate with Burrtec Waste Industries to develop a collection program for recyclables in accordance with local and State programs,including the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Act of 1991. Additionally, the proposed project would be required to comply with applicable practices enacted by the City under the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989(Assembly Bill [AB] 939)and any other applicable local, State,and federal solid waste management regulations. In summary,the proposed project would comply with all regulatory requirements regarding solid waste. 15. Agriculture and Forestry Resources As described in the IS, the project would have no significant impact in the following areas: • Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to Non-Agricultural Use: Because the project site is not designated as Prime, Unique, or Statewide Important Farmland, no impact would occur. • Conflict with Agricultural Zoning or a Williamson Act Contract: The project site and surrounding areas are not zoned for agricultural uses, and are not covered under a Williamson Act Contract. • Conflict with Zoning for Forest Land or Timberland, Cause Forest Land or Timberland to Be Rezoned, or Result in the Loss or Conversion of Forest Land to Non-Forest Use: There are no existing forest lands,nor is there zoning for forest lands or timberland in the City, including the project site. • Involve Other Changes that Could Result in Conversion of Farmland or Forest Land: There is no existing farmland, forest lands, or areas zoned for agriculture, or timberlands on the project site or in the immediately surrounding areas. 16. Mineral Resources As described in the IS,the project would have no significant impact in this area: 14 • Loss of Availability of a Known, Valuable Mineral Resource or a Locally Important Mineral Resource Recovery Site:The project site is not located in an aggregate resource area. Accordingly, no impact to availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site would occur. B. FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE MITIGATED TO A LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL The EIR identified certain potentially significant effects that could result from the project. However, the City finds for each of the significant or potentially significant impacts identified in this section that based upon substantial evidence in the record, changes or alterations have been required or incorporated into the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant effects as identified in the Final EIR and, thus, that adoption of the mitigation measures set forth below will reduce these significant or potentially significant effects to less-than-significant levels. Adoption of the recommended mitigation measures will effectively make the mitigation measures part of the project. Impacts and Mitigation Measures are presented below in summary form. For a detailed description of impacts and Mitigation Measures, see the appropriate text in the EIR. As stated in Part I of these findings,above,the City hereby binds itself to implement these measures as measures built into the design of the Project itself or as conditions of Project approval. 1. Aesthetics Impact 1.1: While views from the City's designated view corridor on 6th Street would change, northerly views would continue to be available from nearby north-south streets and on site along the Vine. Impacts on scenic vistas would be less than significant. Implementation of the following measure would ensure that impacts would be less than significant: PDF 1-1: Section 7.3.4, Development Standards, of the proposed Empire Lakes/Industrial Area Specific Plan (IASP) Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment includes development standards by Placetype for PAI [Planning Area I], including, but not limited to maximum building heights. Structures shall not exceed 70 feet above ground north of 6th Street, 60 feet above ground south of 6th Street, and 45 feet above ground adjacent to existing residential uses within 20 feet of the PAI boundary line. Compliance with the established height limits shall be confirmed by the City in accordance with implementation provisions outlined in Section 7.7 of the Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan. Impact 1.2: Changes in the visual character of the site(as seen by those traveling along adjacent roadways, adjacent residents, and adjacent employees) would occur with implementation of development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment. However, development of the proposed buildings and the associated uses in compliance with Regulatory Requirements, the 15 development standards and design guidelines identified in the proposed Specific Plan Amendment including height restrictions (refer to PDF 1-1), and PDF 1-2 would create a visually cohesive community that would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. Implementation of the following measure would ensure that impacts would be less than significant: PDF 1-2: The construction staging area shall be located as far as possible from residential neighborhoods east of the project site, and perimeter fencing shall be installed to obstruct views from adjacent ground level vantage points into the project site during construction. Implementation of this feature shall be verified by the City during construction. Impact 1.3: Potentially construction-related lighting impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level with incorporation of MM 1-1 into the proposed project. New sources of light and glare would be introduced with the proposed project; however, adherence to the development standards and design guidelines(architectural and landscape)outlined in the proposed Specific Plan Amendment, would ensure that potential impacts related to light and glare are less than significant. MM 1-1 Prior to the issuance of grading permits,the Property Owner/Developer shall provide evidence to the City that the contractor specifications require that the construction staging area be located as far as possible from the existing residential development east of the project site to minimize light intrusion. Temporary nighttime lighting installed during construction for security or any other purpose shall be downward- facing and hooded or shielded to prevent light from spilling outside the staging area and from directly broadcasting security light into the sky or onto adjacent residential properties. Compliance with this measure shall be verified by the City's Building and Safety Services Department during inspections of the construction site. 2. Air Quality No impacts were found less than significant with mitigation. 3. Biological Resources Impact 3.4: Vegetation and trees on the project site and in the vicinity have the potential to provide suitable nesting opportunities for avian and raptor species. Compliance with the MBTA and Sections 3503, 3503.5, 3511 and 3513 of the California Fish and Game Code, as outlined in RR 3- 1 and RR 3-2, and planting of new trees (refer to PDF 6-1), would ensure that potential impacts to nesting birds and raptors are less than significant. 16 PDF 6-1 The proposed project shall include the planting of a minimum of 5,600 new trees to provide sequestration of CO2 thereby reducing the net GHG emissions attributable to the project. Impact 3.5: Removal of on-site heritage trees and potential eucalyptus windrows would be conducted in compliance with the City's tree protection policies/requirements, as outlined in RR 3-3 and RR 3-4. No impact would occur related to conflict with tree protection policies or ordinances. Refer to PDF 6-1, which addresses tree planting. PDF 6-1 is described above. 4. Cultural Resources Impact 4.1: The proposed project has a low potential to impact unknown archaeological resources; however, this is a potentially significant impact. Implementation of MM 4-1 and MM 4-2 would reduce this impact to a less than significant level: MM 4-1 Prior to site preparation or grading activities, construction personnel shall be instructed by a qualified Archaeologist and qualified Paleontologist of the potential for encountering unique archaeological and/or paleontological resources and instructed on steps to take in the event such resources are encountered. This shall include the provision of written materials to familiarize personnel with the range of resources that might be expected, the type of activities that may result in impacts,and the legal framework of cultural resources protection. All construction personnel shall be instructed to stop work in the vicinity of a potential discovery until a qualified Archaeologist or Paleontologist, as appropriate, assesses the significance of the find and implements appropriate measures to protect or scientifically remove the find. Construction personnel shall also be informed that unauthorized collection of archaeological and paleontological resources is prohibited. MM 4-2 In the event that cultural resources are inadvertently unearthed during excavation and grading activities, the Contractor shall immediately cease all earth-disturbing activities within a 100-foot radius of the area of discovery. The Property Owner/Developer shall retain a qualified Archaeologist (Project Archaeologist), subject to approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, to evaluate the significance of the find and to determine an appropriate course of action. All artifacts except for human remains and related grave goods or sacred objects belong to the Property Owner. All artifacts discovered at the development site shall be inventoried and analyzed by the Project Archaeologist. If any artifacts of Native American origin are discovered, the Property Owner/Developer and Project Archaeologist shall notify the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department and the appropriate local Native American tribe identified by the Native American Heritage Commission. The significance of 17 Native American resources shall be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and shall consider the religious beliefs,customs,and practices of the tribe.All items found in association with Native American human remains shall be considered grave goods or sacred in origin and subject to special handling(see RR 4-1). Native American artifacts that cannot be avoided or relocated at the project site shall be prepared in a manner for curation and the Project Archaeologist shall deliver the materials to an accredited curation facility approved by the City of Rancho Cucamonga within a reasonable amount of time. Non-Native American artifacts shall be inventoried, assessed, and analyzed for cultural affiliation, personal affiliation (prior ownership), function, and temporal placement. Subsequent to analysis and reporting, these artifacts shall be subjected to curation or returned to the Property Owner, as deemed appropriate. Once ground-altering activities have ceased or the Project Archaeologist determines that monitoring activities are no longer necessary, monitoring activities may be discontinued following notification to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. A report of findings, including an itemized inventory of recovered artifacts, shall be prepared upon completion of the steps outlined above. The report shall include a discussion of the significance of all recovered artifacts. The report and inventory, when submitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department,shall signify completion of the program to mitigate impacts to archaeological and/or cultural resources.A copy of the report shall also be filed with the Archaeological Information Center(AIC) at the San Bernardino County Museum and the Native American tribe, as appropriate. Impact 4.2: The proposed project has the potential to impact non-renewable paleontological resources, resulting in a potentially significant impact. Implementation of MM 4-1 and MM 4-3 would reduce this impact to a less than significant level. Please refer to MM 4-1 above. MM 4-3 If any paleontological resources (i.e.,plant or animal fossils)are encountered before or during grading, the Property Owner/Developer shall retain a qualified Paleontologist to monitor construction activities, and to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study.The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures: • Assign a Paleontological Monitor,trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full time during earth- disturbing activities. • Divert earth-disturbing activities away from the immediate area of the discovery until the Paleontological Monitor has completed salvage.If construction personnel 18 make the discovery, the grading contractor shall immediately divert construction and notify the Paleontological Monitor of the find. • Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (e.g., San Bernardino County Museum). • Prepare and submit a technical report describing the identification, salvage, evaluation, and treatment of all fossils discovered during grading to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to the depository. 5. Geology & Soils Impact 5.1: With adherence to the City's Building Regulations/2013 CBC and the City's Grading Standards(RRs 5-1 and 5-2),all recommendations presented in the Geotechnical Feasibility Study, and any future site-specific geotechnical investigations (MM 5-1), there would be a less than significant impact related to strong ground shaking. MM 5-1 Prior to approval of each tentative tract map and/or development application, supplemental geotechnical investigations prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work, shall be provided to the City Engineer. The supplemental geotechnical investigation shall include sampling of representative soils and laboratory tests, as necessary, to confirm the information provided in the Geotechnical Feasibility Study Proposed Mixed-Use Commercial and Residential Development Empire Lakes Golf Course Property Rancho Cucamonga, California (dated March 23,2015, and prepared by LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc.) (Geotechnical Feasibility Study). The supplemental geotechnical investigation shall incorporate recommendations from the 2015 Geotechnical Feasibility Study, listed below,and shall identify additional site-specific recommendations developed based on the results of the site-specific analysis. Recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas, as identified in the 2015 Geotechnical Feasibility Study: • General Site Grading • Initial Site Preparation • Preparation of Fill Areas • Preparation of Foundation Areas • Engineered Compacted Fill • Short-Term Excavations • Slope Construction • Slope Protection • Soil Expansiveness • Foundation Design • Settlement • Slabs-on-Grade • Wall Pressures • Pavement Design 19 • Sulfate Protection • Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation and Plan Reviews • Construction Monitoring The City Engineer shall confirm that site-specific recommendations are incorporated into the project. Impact 5.4: With adherence to the City's Building Regulations/2013 CBC, the City's Grading Standards (RR 5-1 and RR 5-2), and all recommendations presented in the Geotechnical Investigation and future site-specific geotechnical investigations and grading plan submittals (RR 5-2 and MM 5-1 through MM 5-3),there would be a less than significant impact related to unstable soils if encountered on the site. Please refer to MM 5-1, above. MM 5-2 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. MM 5-3 A separate grading plan check submittal shall be required where improvements being proposed would generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill.The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. Impact 5.5: With adherence to the City's Building Regulations/2013 CBC, the City's Grading Standards (RR 5-1 and RR 5-2), and all recommendations presented in the Geotechnical Investigation and in future site-specific geotechnical investigations (RR 5-2 and MM 5-1), there would be a less than significant impact related to expansive soils if encountered on the site. Refer to MM 5-1,above. 6. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impacts 6.1 and 6.2: With project implementation in accordance with RR 6-1 through RR 6-4, and incorporation of PDF 6-1 and MM 6-1 into the proposed project, the proposed project would not generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment nor would the proposed project conflict with an applicable plan,policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. PDF 6-1 The proposed project shall include the planting of a minimum of 5,600 new trees to provide sequestration of CO2 thereby reducing the net GHG emissions attributable to the project. MM 6-1 Prior to the issuance of each building permit, the Property Owner/Developer and its contractors shall provide plans and specifications to the City of Rancho Cucamonga 20 demonstrating that high efficiency non-incandescent light bulbs and lighting fixtures shall be installed in residential and non-residential buildings, and Energy Star-rated appliances for clothes washers, dish washers, refrigerators, and fans shall be installed in all residences. Alternatively, the Property Owner/Developer or its contractors shall submit for approval alternate measures to provide GHG emissions reductions equivalent to those achieved by the installation of high-efficiency lighting and Energy Star appliances, which is 814 MTCO2e per year,as shown in Table 4.6-14 7. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Impact 7.3: The project site is within the Airport Influence Area for the LA/Ontario International Airport. With adherence to the requirements of the Ontario International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (RR 7-4) and proposed Specific Plan Amendment (PDF 7-1), the proposed project would not result in safety hazard to people residing or working on the site or in the project area. There would be a less than significant impact. PDF 7-1 As identified in Table 7.4,Development Standards,of the proposed Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment, and in compliance with the height restrictions identified in Section 5.3.2 of the Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan, primary buildings in PAI[Planning Area I]north 6th Street shall not exceed 70 feet and primary buildings south of 6th Street shall not exceed 60 feet. 8. Hydrology and Water Quality No impacts were found less than significant with mitigation. 9. Land Use No impacts were found less than significant with mitigation. 10. Noise Impact 10.1: The proposed project would result in less than significant increases in long-term ambient noise levels from project-generated traffic to off-site sensitive receptors,and at residences adjacent to the project site from noise generated on-site by traffic on project site roads. Potential noise impacts to on-site and off-site residential uses from operation of proposed uses in PAI [Planning Area I] would be less than significant with adherence to the noise standards outlined in the City's Development Code and the California Building Standards Code (refer to RR 10-3, and RR 10-4). 21 Implementation of the following Project Design Feature would also ensure that impacts would be less than significant: PDF 10-1 As identified in Section 7.3.4(b), Rail Road Edge, of the proposed Specific Plan Amendment,a solid wall shall be installed along the northern property line to provide noise reduction and a visual barrier from the adjacent rail line. The wall shall be at least six feet high. Where feasible, a berm, or berm-wall combination may be used. Impact 10.2: The proposed project would result in potentially significant construction vibration annoyance impacts to residents of adjacent buildings (from heavy equipment operation close to buildings). MM 10-1 would be incorporated into the project to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. There would be a less than significant impact for structural vibration impacts. Long-term vibration impacts to residences within 200 feet of the railroad tracks north of the project site would be potentially significant. MM 10-2 would be incorporated into the project to require a vibration analysis prior to the approval of building permits. With MM 10-2, impacts would be less than significant. MM 10-1 Prior to the issuance of each grading permit, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit plans and/or specifications to the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department demonstrating that the equipment to be used for demolition and grading that would occur within 25 feet of an off-site structure shall not include vibratory rollers, large bulldozers, or similar heavy equipment. Vibratory rollers operated in the static mode would be allowed. MM 10-2 Prior to issuance of building permits for buildings within 200 feet of the railroad tracks north of the project site, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit a vibration analysis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building Official that demonstrates that anticipated building vibrations, based on the best available forecast of future rail operations, would not exceed the vibration impact criteria recommended by the Federal Transit Administration or similar authority. The vibration analysis shall describe if increased setback or vibration-reducing structural building elements are required to achieve the performance standard. 11. Population and Housing No impacts were found less than significant with mitigation. 12. Public Services Impact 12.1: If not already addressed through a separate agreement, the proposed/potential Development Agreement would include provisions regarding the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District's(RCFPD) fair market value acquisition of property under common ownership as the Project Applicant for a future fire station (PDF 12-4). Additionally, implementing the 22 proposed project in compliance with applicable regulations related to fire protection service(refer to RR 12-1), and increases in property taxes collected by the RCFPD would ensure that impacts to fire protection services resulting from the project are less than significant. PDF 12-4 The proposed/potential Development Agreement for the proposed project,or separate agreement between the City and the Property Owner/Developer or entity under common ownership, shall address the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District's (RCFPD)acquisition,at fair market value,of the property at Assessor Parcel Number No. 1077-422-58, or other site acceptable to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) for a potential future fire station within 0.5-mile of the identified fire station site. A purchase and sale agreement shall be executable immediately upon granting of any final approvals for the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment. If no final approvals are granted the purchase and sale agreement may only be executed if both parties mutually agree. Impact 12.2: The proposed project would not require the provision of new or physically altered off-site police protection facilities; however, an on-site substation shall be required in the future. The on-site police substation would be accommodated in the joint-use facility to be constructed as part of the project to accommodate the Community Services and Library Services departments (refer to PDF 12-2), and there would be no physical impacts to the environment beyond those addressed in this Draft EIR. Additionally, the Property Owner/Developer would pay the City's required Police Impact Fee (refer to RR 12-2), and any fees established through a Community Facilities District (or similar mechanism). With the construction of the required on-site police substation, and payment of the required fees, the project would result in a less than significant impact related to police services. PDF 12-1 In compliance with Section 7.4.1,Site Planning Criteria,of the proposed Specific Plan Amendment,appropriate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design(CPTED) features, as determined by Rancho Cucamonga Police Department (RCPD) in coordination with the Community Services Department and the Public Works Service Department, shall be implemented in Planning Area I. CPTED features incorporated into the design of spaces shall include,but not be limited to,territorial reinforcement, strategic natural surveillance, well-lit spaces, and appropriate maintenance. CPTED review of each proposed development shall be completed by the RCPD prior to issuance of building permits. Additionally, infrastructure to support the RCPD electronic systems shall be provided; the systems to be installed shall be coordinated with and approved by the RCPD. PDF 12-2 To provide space for the Library Services, Community Services, and Police Departments, and ancillary use by the Public Works Department, a Joint Use Public Facility shall be accommodated within PAI [Planning Area I]. The provisions for ensuring implementation of this facility in PAI shall be outlined in the proposed Development Agreement between the Project Applicant and the City. The resources provided by the Joint Use Public Facility shall be sufficient to adequately serve the future project residents, employees and visitors, as determined by the City. The final size, location, operational requirements, and design features of the facility shall be determined during the master planning stage of the area north of 6th Street in coordination with the respective City departments. It is expected that the Joint Use Public Facility would be up to 25,000 sf, and the square footage would be within the 23 maximum amount of non-residential development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment. In the event the Development Agreement is not approved,establishment of provisions for implementation of a Joint Use Public Facility within PAI shall be required as a Condition of Approval. The condition shall be included in the Mitigation Monitoring Program and specify that construction of the facility shall commence no later than the issuance of the building permit for the 2,000th residential dwelling unit. Impact 12.4: The proposed project would increase the demand for library services provided by the City. The Property Owner/Developer would implement an onsite joint use facility to be used for library services (PDF 12-2), or provide an alternative community benefit agreed to by the City and Property Owner/Developer,and would pay the required City's Library Impact Fee(refer to RR 12-2).Therefore,the project would result in a less than significant impact related to library services. Refer to PDF 12-2, above. Impacts 12.5,12.6 and 12.7: With incorporation of park,recreation,and community facilities into the proposed development in PAI [Planning Area I], including a joint-use public facility(refer to PDF 12-2 and PDF 12-3); adherence to the City's Local Park Ordinance (refer to RR 12-3); and payment of the required impact fees (refer to RR 12-2); the project would result in a less than significant impact related to the need to provide new or expanded park and recreational facilities and the potential for physical deterioration of park and recreation facilities due to increased use. Refer to PDF 12-2, above. PDF 12-3 As shown on Exhibit 3-4,Conceptual Development Plan by Placetype, the Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment includes three central community recreation(REC)areas(approximately 6.8 acres)and a 0.6-acre Urban Plaza.The(REC)areas may include the following types of amenities: fitness area, pool and spa, community meeting rooms, and plaza space. 13. Transportation/Traffic Impacts 13.3 and 13.4: The proposed project provides adequate project access and an internal circulation system(refer to PDF 13-1),which would be in compliance with applicable requirements for emergency access (refer to RR 12-1). The proposed project would not create traffic hazards or result in inadequate emergency access. Impacts would be less than significant. PDF 13-1 The Property Owner/Developer shall construct the following intersection improvements at the project access locations: 24 • 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue: Side-street stop control • 7'h Street and Anaheim Place: Side-street stop control • 6`h Street and Project Access: Signalized intersection • 4`h Street and Project Access: Signalized intersection • Site access improvements at the Metrolink Transit Station. 14. Utilities and Service Systems Impact 14.2: Development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would require the construction of new water, recycled water, and sewer lines on site. However, no off-site improvements are needed. Construction of infrastructure improvements within and immediately adjacent to the project area would result in short-term impacts related to air quality, noise, greenhouse gas and traffic. These impacts are addressed in Section 4.2, Air Quality; Section 4.10, Noise; Section 4.6 Greenhouse Gas, and Section 4.13, Transportation and Traffic. No additional impacts related to construction and operation of utility systems would occur. The following measure would ensure that impacts would be less than significant: PDF 14-1 The 12-foot 8-inch Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Meadow Upper Feeder located in the existing 40-foot-wide easement that traverses the northern portion of the project site shall be protected in place during construction. Any encroachment to the easement during construction would be conducted in compliance with applicable MWD encroachment specifications. 15. Agriculture and Forestry Resources No impacts were found less than significant with mitigation. 16. Mineral Resources No impacts were found less than significant with mitigation. C. FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS THAT CANNOT BE MITIGATED TO A LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL Note that impacts and analyses are presented below in summary form. For a full description of impacts, see the appropriate text in the EIR, which the Council hereby incorporates by reference into these Findings. Only impacts related to Air Quality, Noise, Population and Housing and Transportation were found to be significant and unavoidable. 25 CEQA requires that all feasible and reasonable mitigation be applied to reduce the Project's impacts. Although the following mitigation measures will not reduce impacts to a less than significant level, the City binds itself to implement these measures in order to lessen the impacts to the greatest extent feasible. 2. Air Quality Impact 2.1: Significant and unavoidable conflict with the SCAQMD's 2012 AQMP due to long- term emissions of nonattainment pollutants exceeding SCAQMD significance thresholds and project trip generation substantially greater than trip generation anticipated in the General Plan for PAI[Planning Area I]. There is no feasible mitigation that would lessen or eliminate this impact, because even after implementation of all feasible measures discussed in Impact 2.2 below, the project would remain in conflict with SCAQMD's 2012 AQMP because the project was not included in the SCAQMD's projected growth estimates so the project remains inconsistent with the AQMP but provides mitigation recommended by SCAQMD. Impact 2.2: Regional and local construction emissions would be less than significant with the incorporation of MM 2-1 and MM 2-2. Even with incorporation of MM 2-3 through MM 2-6,long- term regional operational emissions of 03 precursors(VOC and NOx),CO,PM 10, and PM2.5 due to mobile and consumer product sources would be significant and unavoidable. MM 2-1 Prior to issuance of each grading and building permit, the Property Owner/Developer shall provide evidence to the City of Rancho Cucamonga that construction documents require construction contractors to implement the measure listed below. The contractor shall comply with the identified requirements, and verification that the contractor has complied shall be confirmed by the Building and Safety Services Department during construction. All off-road diesel-powered construction equipment greater than 50 horsepower (hp) shall meet Tier 3 off-road emissions standards. In addition, all construction equipment shall be outfitted with Best Available Control Technology(BACT)devices certified by the California Air Resources Board(CARB).Any emissions-control device used by the contractor shall achieve emissions reductions that are no less than what could be achieved by a Level 3 diesel emissions control strategy for a similarly sized engine as defined by CARB regulations. A copy of each unit's certified Tier specification shall be provided to the Building and Safety Services Department at the time of mobilization of each applicable unit of equipment. 26 MM 2-2 Construction activities for future development within PAI [Planning Area I] shall include the following measures to reduce criteria pollutant emissions. These measures shall be incorporated into the contractor specifications and shall be verified during review of project plans and specifications and during construction. • 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 the manufacturers' specifications.Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. • The constr uction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. • The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. MM 2-3 Prior to the issuance of each non-residential building permit, the Property Owner/Developer and its contractors shall provide plans and specifications to the City of Rancho Cucamonga demonstrating that the following features have been incorporated into the building designs.Proof of compliance shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. • For buildings with 25,000 square feet or more net area and with more than ten tenant-occupants (i.e., employees), changing/shower facilities shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.4.3, Nonresidential Voluntary Measures, of the California Green Building Standards(CALGreen)Code. • Preferential parking for low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/van vehicles shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.5.1, Nonresidential Voluntary Measures, of the CALGreen Code. • Facilities shall be installed to support future electric vehicle charging at each non- residential building with 30 or more parking spaces. Installation shall be consistent with Section A5.106.5.3, Nonresidential Voluntary Measures (Tier 1), of the CALGreen Code. MM 2-4 Prior to the issuance of each residential building permit,the Property Owner/Developer and its contractors shall provide plans and specifications to the City of Rancho Cucamonga demonstrating that the following features have been incorporated into the building designs or specifications. Proof of compliance shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. • One- and two-family dwellings shall provide for the future installation of electric vehicle charging, as specified in Section A4.106.8.1, Residential Voluntary Measures, of the CALGreen Code. • Visitor parking shall include preferentially located parking spaces for alternative- fueled vehicles. 27 • Bicycle parking shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.9, Residential Voluntary Measures, of the CALGreen Code where this code is more stringent than City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 17.64.100(RR 2-5). MM 2-5 Prior to issuance of each building permit for parking structures and parking lots with 20 or more parking spaces,the Property Owner/Developer and its contractors shall provide plans and specifications to the City of Rancho Cucamonga demonstrating that the following features have been incorporated into the parking facility. Proof of compliance shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. • The parking facility shall include a minimum of five percent preferentially located parking spaces for alternative-fueled (electric, natural gas, or similar low-emitting technology) vehicles. • The parking facility shall include at least one electric vehicle charging station. Electrical lines shall be designed and sized to add additional charging stations for up to three percent of the total parking spaces when a demand is demonstrated. The design and installation shall be consistent with Section A4.106.8.2, Residential Voluntary Measures, of the CALGreen Code where this code is more stringent than City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 17.64.100 (RR 2-5). • For residential parking facilities, bicycle parking shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.9, Residential Voluntary Measures, of the CALGreen code. MM 2-6 Once constructed,the Property Owner/Developer shall ensure that the tenants/operators of non-residential uses include the following features and procedures. Proof of compliance shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga within one month following the issuance of each occupancy permit. • Post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods(i.e., in excess of 5 minutes, as required by State law). • Post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. • Configure the employee work schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. Impact 2.3: The proposed project would result in less than significant cumulative regional and local construction emissions with the incorporation of MM 2-1 and MM 2-2. The project would result in significant and unavoidable cumulative long-term regional emissions of 03 precursors (VOC and NOX), PM10, and PM2.5, all nonattainment pollutants, due to mobile and consumer products sources. As described for Threshold 2.2, even with implementation of MM 2-2 through MM 2-4, operational VOC, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions would exceed the significance thresholds and could contribute to existing violations of the 03 and PM10 standards (VOC and NOx are 03 precursors). Please refer to MMs 2-1 through MM 2-6 above. 28 10. Noise Impact 10.3: Construction of the proposed uses would result in temporary construction noise impacts from site preparation, demolition, grading, concrete and asphalt crushing, green waste mulching, and similar construction activities. Compliance with RR 10-1 and implementation of MM 10-3 through MM 10-5 would reduce impacts; however, because of the proximity of construction to existing structures,some of these activities may not be reduced to less than 65 dBA at residential receptors and 70 dBA at industrial or commercial receptors, this impact is considered significant and unavoidable under the City's Development Code. MM 10-3 Prior to the issuance of each permit for demolition or grading within 500 feet of existing residences, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit construction plans and/or specifications to the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department demonstrating that the installation of a temporary noise barrier between the construction area and the adjacent residences is required. The barrier shall be 12 feet high and solid from the ground to the top.The barrier shall be constructed with plywood that is at least 1/2 inch thick or with another material that creates a noise transmission loss of at least 20 dBA. For maximum effectiveness, the barrier shall be located as close as feasible to the residences or as close as feasible to the noise sources. Where feasible, the barrier shall remain in place until the completion of construction near residences. MM 10-4 Prior to the issuance of each permit for demolition or grading within 500 feet of existing residences or within 325 feet of commercial or industrial buildings, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit a construction-related noise mitigation plan to the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction of the project. The plan shall demonstrate that the construction plans and specifications include the following noise-abatement, notification, and control measures: • All construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers and other State-required noise-attenuation devices. • Stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers. • On-site and off-site construction haul routes shall be designed to avoid noise- sensitive uses, as feasible. • If a perimeter block wall is required for a project, the wall shall be constructed as early as possible during the first phase of construction. • A "Construction Noise Coordinator" shall be identified. The Construction Noise Coordinator shall be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. When a complaint is received,the Construction Noise Coordinator shall notify the City within 48 hours of the complaint and determine the cause of the noise complaint(e.g.,starting too early,bad muffler) and shall implement reasonable measures to resolve the compliant, as deemed 29 acceptable by the Planning Department. Signs shall be posted at the construction that include the contact information for the Construction Noise Coordinator. MM 10-5 Prior to the issuance of each permit for site clearing and demolition, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit plans and/or specifications to the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department demonstrating that, if crushing, grinding, chipping or similar equipment is to be used, the equipment must be located at least 500 feet from residences and at least 300 feet from commercial or industrial buildings and oriented so that the noisiest side is facing away from the residences. Impact 10.4: With implementation of MM 10-6 through MM 10-8, potential impacts related to operational noise that exceeds the General Plan noise and land use compatibility levels would be reduced to less than significant levels. Construction noise would potentially exceed the noise level limits established in the City's Development Code. With implementation of RR 10-1 and MM 10- 3, MM 10-4, and MM 10-5, impacts from construction noise that exceed the City Development Code requirements would be reduced, but not to a less than significant level. This impact is significant and unavoidable. Refer to MM 10-3 through MM 10-5 above. MM 10-6 Prior to issuance of building permits for buildings adjacent to 4th Street, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit an acoustical study to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building Official that demonstrates that the proposed architectural design would provide an interior noise level of 45 dBA CNEL or less(based on buildout traffic noise conditions) in all habitable rooms of the proposed buildings facing 4th Street. The Property Owner/Developer shall also submit plans and specifications showing that: • All residential units shall be provided with a means of mechanical ventilation, as required by the California Building Code for occupancy with windows closed. • All exterior use areas within 200 feet of 4th Street shall be located behind the buildings or shielded by a sound wall or other barrier to provide exterior noise levels not exceeding 70 dBA CNEL. MM 10-7 Prior to issuance of building permits for buildings adjacent to 6th Street, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit an acoustical study to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building Official that demonstrates that the proposed architectural design would provide an interior noise level of 45 dBA CNEL or less(based on buildout traffic noise conditions) in all habitable rooms of the proposed buildings facing 6th Street. The Property Owner/Developer shall also submit plans and specifications showing that: • All residential units shall be provided with a means of mechanical ventilation, as required by the California Building Code for occupancy with windows closed. • All exterior use areas shall be located behind the buildings or shielded by a sound wall or other barrier to provide exterior noise levels not exceeding 70 dBA CNEL. 30 MM 10-8 Prior to issuance of building permits for buildings facing adjacent to or near the northern property line,the Property Owner/Developer shall submit an acoustical study to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building Official that demonstrates that the proposed architectural design would provide an interior noise level of 45 dBA CNEL or less (based on buildout traffic noise conditions) in all habitable rooms of the proposed buildings facing the rail line. The Property Owner/Developer shall also submit plans and specifications showing that: • All residential units shall be provided with a means of mechanical ventilation, as required by the California Building Code for occupancy with windows closed. 11. Population and Housing Impact 11.1: Although the proposed project would be consistent with local, regional, at State policies that encourage mixed use higher density housing development near employment centers and transit opportunities, the proposed project could induce substantial housing and population growth in the City and region beyond the currently adopted growth forecasts, resulting in a significant and unavoidable project impact. The project would have a less than significant impact related to employment. The project was not included in the City's General Plan, which assumed continued operation of the golf course, hence the project is inconsistent with the Population and Housing projections. However, there is no feasible mitigation to reduce the significance of this impact because it is not consistent with Project objectives or the principles of the General Plan to incorporate changes into the project that would avoid inducing housing and population growth in the City. For the City's analysis of lower-density alternatives to the Project, please see Section VI of these Findings and Section 5.0 of the EIR. 13. Transportation/Traffic Impacts 13.1 and 13.2: Vehicle trips generated by operation of the proposed project would lead to study area intersections and freeway facilities operating at deficient LOS (exceeding City of Rancho Cucamonga, City of Ontario, and/or Caltrans standards). Implementation of RR 13-2 and RR 13-3, and MM 13-1 through MM 13-4, would reduce impacts, but some impacts would remain significant due to the lack of feasible mitigation or because the project Property Owner/Developer or the City of Rancho Cucamonga cannot guarantee the implementation of improvements in another jurisdiction which they do not control. Specifically, the proposed project would result in significant and unavoidable project impacts at one study area intersection, which is also a San Bernardino County Congestion Management Plan (CMP) intersection, under the Existing Plus Project traffic analysis scenario, and at seven study area intersections (including 5 CMP intersections) under the Completion Year 2024 Plus Project traffic analysis scenario.Additionally,the proposed project would have significant and unavoidable impacts along segments of Interstate(I) 10 and I-15 and at I-10 and I-15 on- and off-ramps under these traffic analysis scenarios; I-10 and I-15 are also CMP facilities. 31 The proposed project would result in significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts at four study area intersections (including 3 CMP intersections)under the Cumulative Year(2036) Plus Project traffic analysis scenario.Additionally,the proposed project would have significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts along segments of I-10 and I-15 and at I-10 and I-15 on-and off-ramps under this traffic analysis scenario; I-10 and I-15 are also CMP facilities. PDF 13-1 The Property Owner/Developer shall construct the following intersection improvements at the project access locations: • 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue: Side-street stop control • 7''Street and Anaheim Place: Side-street stop control • 611'Street and Project Access: Signalized intersection • 4t1' Street and Project Access: Signalized intersection • Site access improvements at the Metrolink Transit Station. MM 13-1 Prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit, and in coordination with the City of Rancho Cucamonga, the Property Owner/Developer shall implement the following intersection improvements: 2. Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue. Adjust, optimize, and maintain the coordinated PM signal timing plan for the expected traffic volume demand. This would not require changing the coordinated cycle length. 3. Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue.Adjust,optimize and maintain the coordinated PM signal timing plan for the expected traffic volume demand. This would not require changing the coordinated cycle length. 4. Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard. Convert the rightmost northbound through lane into a through/right shared lane. 7. Arrow Route and Haven Avenue. Modify the southbound approach from having two left turn lanes, two through lanes, and one through/right shared lane to having two left turn lanes, three through lanes, and one right turn lane (MM 13-1). 8. Arrow Route and Milliken Avenue. Adjust, optimize, and maintain the coordinated PM signal timing plan for the expected traffic volume demand.This would require changing the coordinated cycle length. 13. 6th Street and Haven Avenue. To achieve additional lanes on the northbound and westbound approach,modify the northbound approach from having two left- turn lanes, two through lanes, and one shared through/right-turn lane to having two left-turn lanes, three through lanes, and one right-turn lane. Modify the westbound approach from having one left-turn lane, two through lanes, and one right-turn lane to having two left-turn lanes, two through lanes, and one right- turn lane. 14. 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Install a traffic signal and signal interconnect and other appropriate traffic signal hardware to ensure coordination with upstream and downstream signals. This improvement is consistent with planned improvements within the City of Rancho Cucamonga's DIF Program 32 (refer to RR 13-2),and the Property Owner/Developer may be eligible for partial reimbursement with implementation of this mitigation measure. MM 13-2 Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the Property Owner/Developer shall provide evidence to the City of Rancho Cucamonga that optimization of the PM- coordinated cycle lengths, and/or adjustment and optimization of the coordinated maximum splits for the PM signal timing plan,as appropriate,at the City of Ontario's 4th Street and Haven Avenue, 4th Street and Milliken Avenue, and Inland Empire Boulevard and Haven Avenue intersections have been completed,and that the coordinated cycle length for other locations these intersections are in coordination with have been re-evaluated, if required. MM 13-3 Prior to the issuance of an occupancy p y permit, the Property Owner/Developer shall provide evidence to the City of Rancho Cucamonga that adjustment and optimization of coordinated maximum splits for the PM signal timing plan at the Caltrans intersection of I-10 Westbound Ramps-Ontario Mills Parkway and Milliken Avenue has been completed.This would not require changing the coordinated cycle length. MM 13-4 Prior to issuance of buildings permits, the Property/Owner Developer shall pay its fair share fee to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the following measures required to mitigate Cumulative Year(2036)Plus Project conditions: • Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard.Adjust,optimize and maintain the coordinated PM signal timing plan for the expected traffic volume demand. This would not require changing the coordinate cycle length. • 6th Street and Haven Avenue.Adjust, optimize and maintain the coordinated the PM signal timing plan for the expected traffic volume demand. This would not require changing the coordinate cycle length. • 6th Street and Milliken Avenue.Adjust,optimize and maintain the coordinated PM signal timing plan for the expected traffic volume demand. This would not require changing the coordinate cycle length. The fair share payment amount shall be established by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Department. The timing of implementation of the improvements shall be determined by the City and, to the extent feasible, shall be completed by the City in the timeframe necessary to avoid identified significant cumulative impacts. MM 13-5 Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit or grading permit,whichever occurs first, the Property Owner/Developer shall submit a Traffic Control Plan to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval. The Traffic Control Plan shall describe in detail safe detours and provide temporary traffic control during construction activities for the project. To reduce traffic congestion, the Plan shall include, as necessary, appropriate, and practicable, the following: temporary traffic controls (e.g., a flag person) during all phases of construction to maintain smooth traffic flow;dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment on and off site; scheduling of construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off-peak hours; consolidation of truck deliveries; rerouting of 33 construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptors; and/or signal synchronization to improve traffic flow. IV. FINDINGS REGARDING SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE CHANGES, GROWTH-INDUCING IMPACTS, AND ENERGY CONSERVATION A. SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES Section 15126.2(c) of the CEQA Guidelines requires a discussion of any significant irreversible environmental changes that would be caused by a proposed project. Generally, a project would result in significant irreversible environmental changes if the following occurs: • The primary and secondary impacts would generally commit future generations to similar uses; • The project would involve a large commitment of nonrenewable resources; • The project would involve uses in which irreversible damage could result from any potential environmental accidents associated with the project; and • The proposed consumption of resources is not justified (e.g., the project involves the wasteful use of energy). The project site has historically been used for agricultural purposes and was developed as a golf course in the mid-1990s. The proposed project would permanently alter the site by converting the existing golf course to a mixed-use community. Because no agricultural uses, sensitive biological resources, or significant mineral resources were identified within the project limits, no significant impacts related to these issues would result from development of the project site. Construction and long-term operation of the proposed project would require the commitment and reduction of nonrenewable and/or slowly renewable resources, including petroleum fuels and natural gas(for vehicle emissions,construction,lighting,heating,and cooling of structures)as well as lumber, sand/gravel, steel, copper, lead, and other metals (for use in building and roadway construction and utility infrastructure). Other resources that are slow to renew and/or recover from environmental stressors would also be impacted by project implementation; these include air quality (through the combustion of fossil fuels and production of greenhouse gases) and water supply (through the increased potable water demands for drinking, cleaning, landscaping, and general maintenance needs). An increased commitment of public services (e.g., police, fire, school, sewer, and water services) would also be required. Project development is an irreversible commitment of the land, energy resources, and public services. After the 50- to 75-year structural lifespan of the buildings is reached, it is improbable that the site would revert to permanently undeveloped conditions due to the large capital investment that will already have been committed. B. GROWTH-INDUCING IMPACTS 34 Section 15126.2(d) of the CEQA Guidelines provides the following guidance on growth-inducing impacts: a project is identified as growth inducing if it "could foster economic or population growth, or the construction of additional housing, either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding environment." To address this issue, Section 6.2 of the EIR examines whether the project would remove obstacles to growth, whether the project would result in the need to expand one or more public services to maintain desired levels of service, whether the project would encourage or facilitate economic effects that could result in other activities that could significantly affect the environment,and whether approval of this project involve some precedent-setting action that could encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment. 1. Would this project remove obstacles to growth? Existing roadways would be extended into the site and new roadways built on the site to serve individual structures and development. Roadway improvements proposed as mitigation for traffic impacts would serve the project and anticipated development in the area but would not provide the additional capacity to induce unplanned growth. As identified in Section 4.14 of the EIR, Utilities and Service Systems, the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would not involve development that would establish an essential public service or utility/service system. The project site and surrounding areas are already served by essential public services and an extensive network of utility/service systems and the other infrastructure necessary to accommodate or allow the existing conditions and planned growth. The existing utility/service systems in the vicinity of the project site can serve the development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment with connections to on-site facilities. It should be noted that the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) does not currently provide electricity service to the project site; however,it does plan to provide this service with an extension of a new electricity line to the project site. Electricity would also be available to the project site from adjacent Southern California Edison (SCE) facilities. The utility infrastructure installed as part of the proposed project would be sized and located expressly to serve the proposed project, and would not, therefore, induce growth in the project vicinity. Further, future development would be reviewed on a project-by-project basis at the time of proposed construction in order to determine the utility/service systems necessary to serve the proposed land uses. With respect to changes in existing regulations pertaining to land development, the proposed project involves a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for the project site from"Open Space"to"Mixed Use", and a Zoning Amendment to update text related to the Mixed Use zone.These discretionary actions would allow for the development of a mixed-use community with up to 3,450 residential units, 220,000 square feet (sf) of non-residential development, and other supporting uses on the approximate 160.4-acre project site,which is currently developed with a golf course.The location of the project site adjacent to the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station provides a unique opportunity for development of a dense urban community near transit. This is consistent with the General Plan's land use growth strategy, which focuses on the following three objectives: • Protect and maintain established residential neighborhoods. • Target new infill development opportunities. • Integrate land use and transportation. While the proposed General Plan and Zoning amendments would allow for growth at the project site that is not currently anticipated in the City's General Plan, approval of the project and these discretionary actions would not lead to similar regulatory changes that would remove an obstacle 35 to growth, because the areas adjacent to the project site are currently developed or are already planned for development. Additionally, as discussed in Section 4.9, Land Use and Planning, the proposed project would be consistent with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan and other relevant planning documents that address development in the City. The proposed project is not,therefore, considered to be growth inducing with respect to removal of obstacles to growth. Refer to the discussion of Item 3 below,which addresses potential opportunities for redevelopment, revitalization or intensification of areas in the vicinity of the project site. 2. Would this project result in the need to expand one or more public services to maintain desired levels of service? As discussed in Section 4.12, Public Services and Recreation, of the EIR, the proposed project would increase the demand for public services (police, fire, schools, libraries, and parks and recreational facilities).Based on input from the Community Services, Library Services,Police and Fire departments, new facilities would ultimately be needed to serve future residents of the proposed project and other development in the City that is or would be underserved in the future. As identified in PDF 12-2 in Section 4.12,as part of the proposed project,a Joint Use Public Facility would be implemented in PAI [Planning Area I] to accommodate the needs of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Services, Library Services, and Police departments. This facility would be available not only to future residents of the proposed project, but other residents in the City. With implementation of the community benefit as part of the project, project impacts related to parks/recreation, libraries and police protection would be less than significant. The proposed project would also contribute to the need for a new fire station to in order to provide an adequate level of fire protection service throughout the RCFPD's response system.To facilitate the eventual construction of a new fire station, and if not already addressed through a separate agreement, the proposed/potential Development Agreement would include provisions regarding the RCFPD's fair market value acquisition of property under common ownership as the Project Applicant. With this provision in an executed agreement, the project's impact on the response system that is not addressed by the increase in property taxes would be less than significant. Additionally, funding mechanisms are in place through existing regulations and standard practices to accommodate growth in the City, including the proposed project. This project would not, therefore,have significant growth-inducing consequences with respect to public services. 3. Would this project encourage or facilitate economic effects that could result in other activities that could significantly affect the environment? During project construction, a number of design, engineering, and construction-related jobs would be created.This would last until project construction is completed(assumed to be up to eight years). This growth in employment would be an indirect, growth-inducing effect of the proposed project. As further discussed in Section 4.11,Population and Housing,of the EIR,buildout of the maximum amount of development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would result in up to 3,450 residential units and 220,000 sf of non-residential uses.This could generate up to 10,488 new residents and approximately 341 net new employment opportunities. The increase in housing and population at the project site was not anticipated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, which estimates the buildout conditions for the City (by 2030), or SCAG's 2012-2035 Regional Growth Forecasts.The adopted growth forecasts anticipate the continued operation of a golf course at the project site. Therefore, the housing and associated population growth resulting from implementation is considered a significant and unavoidable project impact for purposes of the 36 CEQA analysis.However,it is important to note that the proposed project would be consistent with local, regional, at State policies that encourage mixed use, higher density housing development near employment centers and transit opportunities (refer the policy consistency analysis provided in Section 4.9, Land Use and Planning, of the EIR. With respect to employment, the City's General Plan estimates that there will be 103,400 employment opportunities in the City and SOI by 2030. Compared to the 2013 employment estimate of 72,600 jobs, this represents an increase of 30,800 jobs. Therefore, the employment generation estimated for the proposed project (net increase of 341 employees) represents approximately one percent of the total employment generation anticipated in the City and SOI with buildout of the General Plan. Further, it is expected that the short-term construction jobs and new positions during operation would be filled by workers who already reside in the local area or region. As residential development occurs onsite, project residents and employees would seek shopping, entertainment, employment, home improvement, auto maintenance, and other economic opportunities in the surrounding area.In addition to the proposed non-residential uses,the proposed project is located near and within walking distance of existing employment and retail areas in the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario, which would help serve the employment and shopping needs of the future residents.However,the increased demand for such economic goods and services could encourage the creation of new businesses and/or the expansion of existing businesses that address these economic needs. This growth may be experienced in the areas in proximity to the project site that are either currently undeveloped or underutilized. However, this type of growth is already anticipated in the City's General Plan,even without the proposed project.Notably,the areas surrounding the project site within Industrial Area Specific Plan(IASP) Sub-Area 18,including the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, are designated as"Mixed Use Areas"in the City's General Plan. The intent of the Mixed Use designation in this area is to: • Promote planning flexibility to achieve more creative and imaginative employment- generating designs. • Integrate a wider range of retail commercial, service commercial, recreational, and office- related uses in this industrial area of the City. • Allow for the sensitive inclusion of high-density residential development that offers high- quality multi-unit condominiums and apartments for employees desiring housing close to work and transit. Additionally, as shown in the aerial photograph provided in Exhibit 4.9-6 in Section 4.9,Land Use and Planning,there are parcels immediately south of the project site that are currently undeveloped; however, this area is already planned for mixed use development associated with the approved Piemonte at Ontario Center. The approved development includes approximately 1.29 million sf of mixed retail,commercial,office,hotel and multi-family residential units at buildout(Ontario 2006). Therefore,implementation of residential and non-residential uses allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would support existing uses in the area, and could encourage or facilitate the growth envisioned in the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and planned in the City of Ontario. 4. Would approval of this project involve some precedent-setting action that could encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment? 37 As identified above, the proposed project involves a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment to allow for development of the proposed mixed use community, which is consistent with planning policies that encourage the introduction of higher density, mixed use development near transit to decrease dependency on the automobile and to reduce associated air pollution GHG emissions. However, no changes to any of the City's building safety standards (i.e., building, grading, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire codes) are proposed or required to implement this project. In addition to project design features and regulatory requirements, project-specific MMs have been identified in Sections 4.1 through 4.14 of this Draft EIR to ensure that implementation of the project complies with all applicable City plans, policies, and ordinances. This ensures that there are no conflicts with adopted land development regulations and that environmental impacts are minimized. The proposed project does not propose any precedent-setting actions that, if approved, would specifically allow or encourage other projects and resultant growth to occur. C. ENERGY CONSERVATION Section 211 00(b)(3) of the California Public Resources Code and Appendix F to the CEQA Guidelines require a discussion of potential energy impacts of proposed projects. Appendix F states: The goal of conserving energy implies the wise and efficient use of energy. The means of achieving this goal include: (1) Decreasing overall per capita energy consumption, (2) Decreasing reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and oil, and (3)Increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines also identifies that"EIRs include a discussion of the potential energy impacts of proposed projects, with particular emphasis on avoiding or reducing inefficient, wasteful and unnecessary consumption of energy." Section 6.3 of the EIR contains the required discussion of these issues,which is summarized below. 1• Short-Term Construction For dust control, it is estimated that approximately 11.63 million gallons of water would be used during grading activities and 10 million gallons of water would be used during the building phases. A total of 606,959 kWh of electricity from water consumption, 670,939 gallons of diesel fuel, 927,377 gallons of gasoline,and 45.65 MWh of electricity from water consumption is estimated to be consumed during project construction. To reduce impacts, reclaimed water would be used for dust control,resulting in an estimated 81 percent savings in electricity use as well as the savings of potable water. Fuel energy consumed during construction would be temporary in nature and would not represent a significant demand on energy resources. The project also implements MM 2-2 which requires equipment to be properly maintained, minimize idling, and use electric or clean alternative fuel equipment where feasible. Furthermore, there are no unusual project characteristics that would necessitate the use of construction equipment that would be less energy-efficient than at comparable construction sites in other parts of the State. For comparison, the State of California consumed 14.70 billion gallons of gasoline and 2.78 billion gallons of diesel fuel in 2014(BOE 2015a,2015b). The estimated construction energy consumed by the proposed project would be spread over the 38 approximate eight year construction duration.Therefore,the proposed construction activities would not result in inefficient, wasteful, or unnecessary fuel consumption. 2. Transportation The proposed Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment involves the development of a mixed use community that would decrease dependency on the automobile by locating new housing near existing and planned employment-generating uses, local regional activity centers,and transit service. The overall circulation concept for the proposed project places an emphasis on pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular connectivity emanating from the Metrolink Transit Station and major circulation corridors. The Vine provides a backbone of multi-modal connectivity from 4`h Street to the Metrolink Transit Station, connecting all neighborhoods in between.This pedestrian-scaled roadway includes vehicular lanes, sharrows,on-street parking,and a variable median. To facilitate non-vehicular travel, the project would include bicycle parking facilities. Additionally,as described in Section 4.2,Air Quality of this Draft EIR,mitigation measures(MMs) have been incorporated into the project to reduce vehicle emissions. MM 2-3 requires preferential parking for low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/van vehicles; changing/shower facilities; and EV charging facilities for some nonresidential buildings.MM 2-4 and MM 2-5 require EV charging facilities, preferential visitor parking for alternative-fueled vehicles and bicycle parking for residential buildings and parking facilities.MM 2-6 includes operational measures that would limit truck idling and would provide incentives for employees of commercial and industrial businesses to commute by Metrolink or bus. When taking into consideration the location of the project near transit, the high density of the proposed residential uses, and the mixed use nature of the proposed project, it is estimated that there would be an overall reduction in VMT from approximately 95.5 million VMT/year to 89.5 million VMT/year. This represents a reduction of approximately 6 million VMT/year or 6.2 percent.Based on the annual VMT,gasoline and diesel consumption rates were calculated using estimated miles per gallon factors based on San Bernardino County data for 2024 from EMFAC2014. It is estimated that the project-generated traffic would use 498,000 gallons of diesel fuel, and 2.8 million gallons of gasoline per year. Fuel consumption associated with vehicle trips generated by the proposed Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment would not be considered inefficient, wasteful, or unnecessary. 3. Energy Demand The proposed project would promote building energy efficiency through compliance with energy efficiency standards (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and CALGreen, the 2013 California Green Buildings Standards Code) and the provision of energy efficiency measures that exceed required standards.Based on the CalEEMod,the electricity demand from the project would be approximately 16.3 million kilowatt hours per year(kWh/yr) and the natural gas consumption would be approximately 38 billion British Thermal Units per year (BTU/yr) (this includes peak demands), or 380,000 therms per year. Natural gas fireplaces would use approximately 19 billion BTU/yr. The electricity use associated with the project water consumption is estimated to be approximately 4.2 million kWh per year. San Bernardino County's total electrical and natural consumption in 2013 was approximately 14,000 million KWh and 503 million therms. At full build-out, project's electricity use would be approximately 0.14 percent of the existing electricity use in San Bernardino County and natural gas use would be approximately 0.08 percent of the existing natural gas use in San Bernardino County. Energy supplies to meet this demand are 39 available and development of new capacity is not required. With implementation of mitigation measure (MM) 6-1 and MM 6-2, identified in Section 4.6, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the electricity and natural gas consumption would be reduced by 15 percent in residential land uses and 10 percent in non-residential land uses. The proposed project would not result in excessive long- term operational building energy demand. V. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS The analysis in Sections 4.1 through 4.14 of the EIR concludes that, despite implementation of mitigation measures, significant environmental impacts would result from the construction and operation of the proposed project. Significant and unavoidable impacts that would result from implementation of the proposed project include those listed below. • Operational Air Quality Impact.Maximum daily emissions from project operations(mobile and consumer product sources) would exceed the South Coast Air Quality Management District's(SCAQMD's)CEQA significance thresholds for ozone(03)precursors(i.e.,volatile organic compounds [VOCs] and nitrogen oxides [NOx)), carbon monoxide (CO), respirable particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10), and fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5). • Cumulative Air Quality Impact. The project would result in significant and unavoidable cumulative long-term regional emissions of 03 precursors(VOC and NOx),PM 10,and PM2.5, all nonattainment pollutants, due to mobile and consumer product sources. • Air Quality Management Plan Consistency. The proposed project would conflict with the SCAQMD's Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) due to (1) the projected long-term operational emissions of non-attainment pollutants exceeding SCAQMD significance thresholds, which could increase the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or delay timely attainment of air quality standards and (2) project trip generation at the project site substantially greater than trip generation anticipated in the General Plan for PAI[Planning Area I]resulting from proposed high density development and associated population growth in an area designated as a golf course in current planning documents. • Substantial Temporary or Periodic Increase in Noise. Construction of the proposed uses would result in temporary noise impacts from construction activities because some of these activities may not be reduced to less than 65 A-weighted decibels(dBA)at residential receptors and 70 dBA at industrial or commercial receptors (the noise level standard established in the City's Development Code), and these noise levels would be substantially greater than existing noise levels that range from the low to high 50s dBA. • Construction-Related Noise Would Exceed Noise Standards. Construction noise would potentially exceed the noise level limits established in the City's Development Code. • Population and Housing Growth. With the development of up to 3,450 residential units, the proposed project would directly induce substantial housing and population growth in the City beyond adopted growth forecasts, resulting in a significant and unavoidable project impact. This is because the City's General Plan did not plan for the redevelopment of the project site. However, the proposed project would be consistent with local, regional, and State growth 40 strategies that encourage mixed use, higher density housing development near employment centers and transit opportunities. • Project-Related Traffic Impacts. The proposed project would result in significant and unavoidable project impacts at one study area intersection, which is also a San Bernardino County Congestion Management Plan (CMP) intersection, under the Existing Plus Project traffic analysis scenario, and at seven study area intersections (including 5 CMP intersections) under the Completion Year 2024 Plus Project traffic analysis scenario. Additionally, the proposed project would have significant and unavoidable impacts along segments of Interstate (I) 10 and I-15 and at I-10 and I-15 on-and off-ramps under these traffic analysis scenarios; I- 10 and I-15 are also CMP facilities. • Cumulative Traffic Impacts. The proposed project would result in significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts at four study area intersections (including 3 CMP intersections) under the Cumulative Year (2036) Plus Project traffic analysis scenario. Additionally,the proposed project would have significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts along segments of I-10 and I-15 and at I-10 and I-15 on- and off-ramps under this traffic analysis scenario; I-10 and I-15 are also CMP facilities. When an agency approves a project with significant environmental effects that will not be avoided or substantially lessened, in must adopt a"statement of overriding considerations"explaining that, because of the project's overriding benefits, the agency is approving the project despite its environmental harm. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15043.) The City's statement of overriding considerations for the Project is as follows: The California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)requires a public agency to balance the benefits of a proposed project against its significant unavoidable adverse impacts in determining whether to approve a project. The Project will result in environmental effects, which, although mitigated to the extent feasible by the implementation of mitigation measures required for the Project, will remain significant and unavoidable, as discussed in the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and CEQA Findings of Fact. These impacts are summarized below and constitute those impacts for which this Statement of Overriding Considerations is made. Findings: The City Council hereby adopts all mitigation measures identified in the EIR. The City Council finds and determines in approving the Project that the Final EIR has considered the identified means of lessening or avoiding the Project's significant effects and that to the extent any significant direct or indirect environmental effects, including cumulative project impacts, remain unavoidable or not mitigated to below a level of significance after mitigation, such impacts are at an acceptable level in light of the social, legal, economic, environmental, technological and other project benefits discussed below, and such benefits override, outweigh, and make "acceptable" such remaining environmental impacts of the project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092(b)). The following benefits and considerations outweigh such significant and unavoidable adverse environmental impacts. All of these benefits and considerations are based on the facts set forth in the Findings, the Final EIR, and the record of proceedings for the Project. Each of these benefits and considerations is a separate and independent basis that justifies approval of the Project, so that if a court were to set aside the determination that any particular benefit or consideration will occur and justifies project approval, this City Council determines that it would stand by its determination that the remaining benefit(s) or consideration(s) is or are sufficient to warrant project approval. 41 Facts: The Project would have the following benefits: 1. Approval of the Project would ensure that development of the project site is accomplished consistent with numerous applicable goals and policies of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as set forth in the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment serves as a tool for implementing the preferred development strategies for Planning Area I of Industrial Area Specific Plan Sub-Area 18,a specific plan that is itself a tool for implementation of the City's General Plan. (See City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, at LU-48 through LU-53.) The Project includes high-density and medium-high density residential, mixed use, open space, and transit-oriented land uses near transit services, including the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station and local regional activity centers. As described in the EIR, at Table 4.9-2 in Section 4.9, and at Appendix D to Appendix B-2, approving the Project would further numerous goals and policies of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's General Plan. The City Council finds that the Project would advance and further the General Plan's policies and objectives for all of the reasons described in the EIR and its appendices. Particularly relevant goals and policies include, but are not limited to,the following: • Goal LU-1, "Ensure established residential neighborhoods are preserved and protected, and local and community-serving commercial and community facilities meet the needs of residents," and related policies. The Project will support higher density living environments near transportation alternatives to protect existing neighborhoods from increased density pressures. The Project would encourage the development of commercial centers in the Transit Placetype, Mixed Use Placetype, and Mixed Use Overlay areas, serving a broad range of retail and service needs for the community. • Goal LU-2,"Facilitate sustainable and attractive infill development that complements surrounding neighborhoods and is accessible to pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and automobiles" and related policies. The Project would promote mixed use and high density residential uses in a pedestrian-friendly setting with direct access to transit. The Specific Plan Amendment allows up to 3,450 residences, 220,000 square feet of non- residential, and 6.8 acres of recreation amenities within 0.5 mile of the Metrolink station. The Vine is designed as a "complete street," with pedestrian circulation provided by the Vine and through internal connections. • Goal LU-3, "Encourage sustainable development patterns that link transportation improvements and planned growth,create a healthy balance of jobs and housing,and protect the natural environment," and related policies. The project would focus development on a previously disturbed infill site where development would cause minimal impact on natural resources and where residents would have access to existing infrastructure. In addition, the project would also encourage employment, professional, light industrial, and commercial uses on the project site in the Transit Placetype, Mixed Use Placetype, and Mixed Use Overlay areas. 42 • Goal CM-2, "Plan, implement, and operate transportation facilities to support healthy and sustainable communityobjectives," and related policies such as CM-2.1, "Facilitate bicycling and walking citywide." The Specific Plan Amendment includes a continuous pedestrian and bikeway corridor along the Vine that links users from the Metrolink station to 4th Street. Pedestrians may also use the existing 6th Street undercrossing to avoid the 6th Street intersection. The Vine is designed to include a protected bike lane for enhanced bicycle connectivity traveling north/south through the site. The Transit Placetype facilitates easy pedestrian and bicycle access through the site and supports transit and multi-modal users with commercial, retail, and services. At the time of development, plans will be reviewed by the City and/or transit agency for appropriate bus stops/shelter locations. Transit services may include, but not be limited to car-share facilities, bike-share stations, transit pass kiosks, or concierge services. All projects would meet CALGreen requirements related to bicycle parking. • Goal CS-1, "Provide attractive, high-quality community services facilities that adequately meet the community's need," and related policies. Parkland/recreation facilities include the provision of on-site facilities and open space; provision of a 25,000 square foot joint use facility to be used by the Community Services Department, Library Department and Police Department or alternative community benefit agreed to be the City and the Property Owner/Developer; and payment of applicable mitigation fees. The Specific Plan Amendment requires the development of"3rd Place spaces"throughout the project to provide smaller passive and programmed open spaces; private recreation amenities will be provided in the REC Placetype. • Goal HE-1,"Allow and create new opportunities that enable a broad range of housing types, maintain a balanced supply of ownership and rental units, and provide sufficient numbers of dwelling units to accommodate expected new household formations,"and related policies. The Project would promote the development of up to 3,450 attached and detached medium-high and high-density housing units, Live-Work units, and Shopkeeper units. The Council finds that the Project is more than merely"consistent" with the City's General Plan; the Project represents a specific and unusual opportunity to promote infill development on an already developed site, near to transit, in a manner that will advance important City policies and goals identified in the General Plan. 2. The Project would repurpose the existing golf course within a highly active area to maximize housing near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses, which are in proximity to the project site. Because of its location, the Project site represents an unusual opportunity to promote environmentally beneficial infill development within the City. There are few other currently developed sites in the City that can be repurposed to create new housing opportunities and mixed- use development without causing any direct residential displacement. The project site also provides a rare opportunity to promote infill development on a site already surrounded by existing active development, and with significant proximity to existing employment, transit and entertainment uses, as described in Chapters 3 and 4 of the EIR. 43 3. The Project would decrease dependency on the automobile and reduce associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by locating new housing and new employment near existing employment-generating uses and transit service. As described in Chapters 3 and 4 of the FIR, the Project is located close to both transit service and existing employment-generating uses. For example, the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station is immediately adjacent to and east of the northern portion of the project site,the entire project site is located in a High Quality Transit Area (HQTA), and the northern portion of the site (north of 6th Street) is in a Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG)-designated Transit Priority Area. The area immediately surrounding the Project Site contains light and heavy industrial uses, office uses, and commercial/retail uses. By locating housing opportunities at a location near both transit and employment-generating uses, the Project will decrease dependency on the automobile and reduce associated air pollution and greenhouse gases, among other environmental benefits. 4. The Project would provide a continuous multi-modal circulation system (which serves vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation) to allow future residents, employees and guests to access the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. As described in Section 3.5.2 of the EIR and Section 7.3.6 of the Specific Plan Amendment, approval of the Project would result in the creation of a multi-modal circulation system that would address both regional and local circulation requirements and reinforce the goal of creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. The overall circulation concept places an emphasis on pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular connectivity emanating from the Metrolink Station and major circulation corridors. The system is designed to provide easy access to the Metrolink Station for increased transit usage, which leads to a reduction in the number and length of vehicle trips, and associated reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and an increase in energy conservation. Primary vehicular access to Planning Area I is provided from 7' Street, 6' Street, and 4' Street. The overall on-site circulation concept places an emphasis on pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular connectivity emanating from the Metrolink Transit Station and major circulation corridors. Internal circulation would be provided via a network of public and/or private residential collector roadways and local streets designed with on-street parking, street frontages and shaded pedestrian links and open spaces. A continuous connection from 4' Street to the Metrolink Station, via the proposed "Vine" and the Ion (pedestrian undercrossing at 6' Street) would allow seamless pedestrian connections without crossing a major road.Within the Placetypes,transitional spaces and pathways would connect enclaves and promote pedestrian circulation. The Council finds that creation of the multi-modal circular system would provide significant benefits to the City and the region by,among other things,reducing dependence on the automobile, promoting pedestrian and bicycle usage, improving transportation efficiencies, enhancing the area surrounding the Metrolink station, conserving energy and reducing GHG emissions and air pollution. 5. The Project would provide a range of housing options to meet the needs of a variety of demographics. 44 The proposed Specific Plan Amendment would allow for the development of up to 3,450 residential units, including attached and detached high density and medium-high density housing. This would provide new housing options for workforce families and young professionals and would allow entry level and move-up home ownership opportunities in an urban setting. As described in more detail in Section 4.11, Population and Housing, the provision of housing at the project site would assist the City in its ability to achieve its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA), as allocated by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The Council finds that the Project would provide significant benefits to the City and region by maximizing the opportunity to create new and varied housing options on an infill site with direct proximity to transit. 6. Approval of the Specific Plan Amendment would result in the development of an attractive, viable development project that yields a reasonable return on investment. The Specific Plan Amendment would establish a set of Landscape Design standards, Architectural Guidelines, and a Landscape Design scheme. The conceptual development plan strategically locates a range of Placetypes, which encourage variety within the built environment by addressing the relationship of the built form to people places rather than the strict relationship of uses to each other. The Urban Design Standards would prescribe the specific development potential and land uses as appropriate for each Placetype, and establish appropriate setbacks, edge conditions, open space requirements, and parking requirements, among other features. The Architectural Guidelines would provide a design framework for parcels and buildings to convey an aesthetically interesting community identity within an urban living environment, promoting engaging streetscapes without limiting the product type or configuration of the built environment to allow for the greatest adaptability to market changes. The Guidelines would provide appropriate site planning criteria, scale, massing and articulation regulations, roof design requirements, and regulation of elevations, color application, and architectural styles,among other features. Under the Guidelines, the built environment at the Project site would exhibit design quality, including consideration of articulated entries and facades, proportionate windows, and quality building materials. Finally, the Specific Plan Amendment's attention to landscape design will promote a distinct landscape character with a creative and unique landscape aesthetic. Streets will be designed to be enjoyable, walkable, and interactive to pedestrians. Interior streetscapes shall be designed to provide a cohesive and hierarchal element tying the community together as a whole. Wall treatments will be made more apparent and distinct with decorative pilasters accentuated by selected accent trees and plants for visual impact. Trees shall be strategically located so as not to interfere with driving visibility. Sustainability is also an integral to Planning Area I's design, with features including the use of recycled water for landscaping, storm water management, and energy efficiency. The proposed project would also include the installation of on-site storm drain, water quality, water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications infrastructure systems to serve the proposed land uses. The on-site utility infrastructure would connect to existing utilities in the vicinity of the project site or new utility lines that would be installed in the roadways adjacent to the project site. 45 Together, establishment of these urban design standards, architectural guidelines, and landscape design schemes, among other features of the Project, will ensure that development at the project site will be of high quality design, attractive, and in keeping with the City's policies and priorities for development and design. The City Council also finds that the density of development permitted through the Specific Plan Amendment is both appropriate for the site and also necessary to facilitate development of the site and result in an economically viable project. 7. The Project would provide tax revenue and employment opportunities and attendant economic benefits to the City. During project construction, a number of design, engineering, and construction-related jobs would be created. In addition, as explained in Section 4.11, Population and Housing, of the EIR, buildout of the maximum amount of development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment would result in up to 3,450 residential units and 220,000 sf of non-residential uses, which could generate approximately 341 net new employment opportunities. As residential development occurs onsite, project residents and employees would seek shopping, entertainment, employment, home improvement, auto maintenance, and other economic opportunities in the surrounding area. In addition to the proposed non-residential uses, the proposed project is located near and within walking distance of existing employment and retail areas in the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario. The influx of new residents would spur economic development and business growth in these areas. All of this increased employment and economic activity would create additional tax revenue to the City and the region. The Council finds that this additional tax revenue and economic activity would provide significant benefit to the City and to the region. VI. FINDINGS REGARDING PROJECT ALTERNATIVES CEQA requires that the lead agency adopt mitigation measures or alternatives, where feasible, to substantially lessen or avoid significant environmental impacts that would otherwise occur. The concept of"feasibility"encompasses the question of whether a particular alternative or mitigation measure promotes the underlying goals and objectives of a project. (City of Del Mar v. City of San Diego (1982) 133 Cal.App.3d 410, 417 (City of Del Mar); Sierra Club v. County of Napa (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th 1490, 1506-1509 [court upholds CEQA findings rejecting alternatives in reliance on applicant's project objectives]; see also California Native Plant Society v. City of Santa Cruz (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 957, 1001 (CNPS) ["an alternative 'may be found infeasible on the ground it is inconsistent with the project objectives as long as the finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record"'] (quoting Kostka & Zischke, Practice Under the Cal. Environmental Quality Act [Cont.Ed.Bar 2d ed. 2009] (Kostka), § 17.39, p. 825); In re Bay-Delta Programmatic Environmental Impact Report Coordinated Proceedings(2008)43 Ca1.4th 1143, 1165, 1166(Bay- Delta) ["[i]n the CALFED program, feasibility is strongly linked to achievement of each of the primary project objectives"; "a lead agency may structure its EIR alternative analysis around a reasonable definition of underlying purpose and need not study alternatives that cannot achieve that basic goal"].) Moreover, "`feasibility' under CEQA encompasses `desirability' to the extent that desirability is based on a reasonable balancing of the relevant economic, environmental, social, legal,and technological factors."(City of Del Mar,supra, 133 Cal.App.3d at p.417;see also CNPS, supra, 177 Cal.App.4th at p. 1001 ["an alternative that 'is impractical or undesirable from a policy 46 standpoint' may be rejected as infeasible"] [quoting Kostka, supra, § 17.29, p. 824]; San Diego Citizenry Group v. County of San Diego (2013) 219 Cal.App.4th 1, 17.) Where an alternatives analysis required, CEQA requires evaluations of alternatives that can reduce the significance of identified Project impacts that will not be avoided or substantially lessened by mitigation measures and can"feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the proposed Project." Thus, overall Project objectives were considered by the City in evaluating the alternatives. The objectives that have been established for the proposed project are listed below. 1. Ensure that development of the project site is accomplished consistent with applicable goals and policies of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as set forth in the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. 2. Repurpose the existing golf course within this highly active area to maximize housing near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses, which are in proximity to the project site. 3. Decrease dependency on the automobile and reduce associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by locating new housing and new employment near existing employment-generating uses and transit service. 4. Provide a continuous multi-modal circulation system (which serves vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation) to allow future residents, employees and guests to access the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. 5. Provide a range of housing options to meet the needs of a variety of demographics. 6. Develop an attractive,viable project that yields a reasonable return on investment. The following findings and brief explanation of the rationale for the findings regarding Project alternatives identified in the EIR are set forth to comply with the requirements of Section 15091(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The consideration of alternatives is an integral component of the CEQA process. The selection and evaluation of a reasonable range of alternatives provides the public and decision-makers with information on ways to avoid or lessen environmental impacts created by a proposed project. When selecting alternatives for evaluation, CEQA requires alternatives that meet most of the basic objectives of the Project, while avoiding or substantially lessening the Project's significant effects. Four alternatives to the Project were defined and analyzed. Alternative 1: No Project As required by CEQA Guideline § 15126.6, the EIR describes and analyzes a "no project" alternative for the purpose of comparing the impacts of approving the Project with the impacts of not approving the Project. As described in Chapter 5, the EIR analyzes both types of no project alternative described in Guideline § 15126.6(e)(3). Under the "No Project/No Development Alternative," the development project would not proceed, and the existing golf course would remain operational. The "No Project/Existing General Plan and Zoning Alternative" assumes 47 continued operation of the golf course, but also redevelopment of Planning Area III with 290,000 square feet of mixed use commercial development. Findings Regarding Environmental Impacts The No Project/No Development Alternative would avoid significant air quality (operational, cumulative and AQMP consistency), construction-related noise, population and housing, and operational traffic impacts that would occur with implementation of the proposed project. Because no development would occur under the No Project/No Development Alternative, there would also be less impacts for the following environmental topics: aesthetics, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, GHG emissions, hazardous and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, operational noise,public services and recreation, and utilities and service systems. The project's impacts for these topics are less than significant. The No Project/Existing General Plan and Zoning Alternative would avoid significant air quality impacts that would occur with implementation of the proposed project,with the exception of direct and cumulative operational NOx emissions primarily from mobile sources.Population and housing impacts would also be avoided because the growth from development of Planning Area III is anticipated in the City and regional and local growth projections. Significant and unavoidable construction-related noise impacts that would occur with the proposed project would be reduced but would still be significant and unavoidable. The trip generation from this alternative would be reduced, thereby reducing traffic impacts compared to the proposed project. Less than significant project intersection impacts would be avoided at nine study area intersections; however, significant and unavoidable traffic impacts would only be avoided at two study area intersections. The proposed project's impacts along three freeway segments and at three freeway ramps where the project would cause a segment at LOS C or better without the project to become LOS D or worse with the project would be avoided with this alternative under the Existing Plus Project, and Completion Year 2024 Plus Project conditions. No cumulative traffic impacts would be avoided. The freeway facilities that are already operating at LOS D or worse under all traffic conditions would have significant and unavoidable impacts with this alternative, consistent with the proposed project. The amount of GHG emissions with development of 290,000 sf of mixed commercial uses in Planning Area III would be reduced compared to the proposed project, but the GHG impacts would be significant and unavoidable because the established efficiency threshold would not be met. This alternative would not conflict with any local or regional planning programs and would not result in any land use impacts, similar to the proposed project. There would be less impacts for the following environmental topics: aesthetics, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazardous and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, operational noise, public services and recreation, and utilities and service systems. The project's impacts for these topics are less than significant. Findings Regarding Project Objectives The two No Project alternatives would generally attain one of the Project Objectives (consistency with the General Plan) because they would be consistent with the existing General Plan land use designation and Zoning for the site, as outlined in the existing Empire Lakes/IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan. The No Project alternatives would not attain any of the other project objectives, or attain the objectives to the same extent as the proposed project. Specifically: 1. Ensure that development of the project site is accomplished consistent with applicable goals and policies of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as set forth in the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. Under the No Project/No Development Alternative and No Project/Existing 48 General Plan and Zoning Alternative, the existing golf course would remain operational and would be consistent with the land use and zoning designations for the project site, which assume continued use of the site as a golf course or open space use,and potential redevelopment of Planning Area III. However, this alternative would not implement General Plan goals and policies to the same extent as the project to provide mixed use and high density residential areas near transit and along transit routes and to provide bicycle and pedestrian facility connections. 2. Repurpose the existing golf course within this highly active area to maximize housing near existing employment,transit,and entertainment uses,which are in proximity to the project site. The No Project/No Development Alternative and No Project/Existing General Plan and Zoning Alternative would retain the golf course and would not introduce any new housing near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses. 3. Decrease dependency on the automobile and reduce associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by locating new housing and new employment near existing employment-generating uses and transit service. The No Project/No Development Alternative would not decrease dependency on the automobile as it would not introduce any housing near existing employment-generation uses and transit service. There would be new employees generated with redevelopment of Planning Area III with mixed use commercial under the No Project/Existing General Plan and Zoning Alternative; however, there would not be efficient access to existing transit along 4th Street or the Metrolink Station. 4. Provide a continuous multi-modal circulation system(which serves vehicular,pedestrian, and bicycle circulation) to allow future residents, employees and guests to access the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. The No Project/No Development Alternative and No Project/Existing General Plan and Zoning Alternative would not introduce any new pedestrian,bicycle,or transit facilities that would decrease dependency on the automobile.The golf course would remain and would continue to be accessible only to golf course patrons. 5. Provide a range of housing options to meet the needs of a variety of demographics. The No Project/No Development Alternative and No Project/Existing General Plan and Zoning Alternative would not provide any housing. 6. Develop an attractive,viable project that yields a reasonable return on investment. While development of Planning Area III, which encompasses only 11.5 acres of the approximately 160.4-acre site,may yield a reasonable return on investment,as previously noted,it is unknown if the golf course would remain operational if the project does not proceed. It is possible that continued operation of the golf course under both No Project alternatives would not yield a reasonable return on investment. The EIR, including Section 5.0, contains additional facts and analysis supporting this Finding. Since Alternative 1 is infeasible in light of the Project Objectives, the City Council hereby rejects Alternative 1. Alternative 2: Higher Density(4,000 Residential Units) The purpose of the Higher Density Alternative is to further meet the project objectives related to the provision of housing near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses and to reduce vehicle miles traveled(VMT).The Higher Density Alternative would involve a modification to the proposed Specific Plan Amendment to allow for a maximum of 4,000 residential units(2,100 north of 6th Street and 1,900 south of 6th Street) (refer to Table 5-1). The conceptual development plan by Placetype for this alternative would be the same as the proposed project, as presented in Exhibit 3-3. The distribution of Placetypes and permitted density ranges established in the proposed 49 Specific Plan Amendment would also be the same as with the proposed project. This information is provided in Table 7.1, PAI [Planning Area I] Development Program, of the proposed Specific Plan Amendment included in Appendix B, which is reproduced as Table 3-1 in Section 3, Project Description, of this Draft EIR. In summary, and as shown in Table 3-1 in Section 3, Project Description, there would be 220,000 square feet (sf) on non-residential development, 6.8 acres in the Recreation Placetype, 0.6 acres of Urban Plaza, 1.4 acres associated with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) easement, and 17.4 acres of Roads and Miscellaneous Open Space, consistent with the proposed Specific Plan Amendment. Findings Regarding Environmental Impacts Due to the increase in the number of dwelling units and associated increase in population under the Higher Density Alternative, significant and unavoidable air quality, construction-related noise, population and housing, and traffic impacts resulting from the project would also occur with this alternative. Additionally, there would be increased traffic impacts with new significant and unavoidable intersection impacts at two locations. Thus, this alternative would worsen already significant impacts under Project conditions. For all other topical areas, including GHG emissions, similar or slightly increased impact levels would occur with this alternative compared to the proposed project; however,the impacts would be less than significant,consistent with the proposed project. Findings Regarding Project Objectives The Higher Density Alternative would meet most of the project objectives, but may not meet the objective for a reasonable return on investment. Specifically: 1. Ensure that development of the project site is accomplished consistent with applicable goals and policies of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as set forth in the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. Consistent with the proposed project,the Higher Density Alternative would not be consistent with the land use and zoning designations for the project site, which assume continued use of the site as a golf course or open space use. A General Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment would be required. However, consistent with the proposed project, this alternative would implement General Plan goals and policies to provide mixed use and high density residential areas near transit and along transit routes and to provide bicycle and pedestrian facility connections. 2. Repurpose the existing golf course within this highly active area to maximize housing near existing employment,transit, and entertainment uses,which are in proximity to the project site. The Higher Density Alternative would meet this objective to a greater extent than the proposed project as it would involve the redevelopment of the golf course with 4,000 new high-density and medium-high density dwelling near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses that currently surround or are in proximity to the project site. This is an increase of 550 dwelling units compared to the proposed project. 3. Decrease dependency on the automobile and reduce associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by locating new housing and new employment near existing employment-generating uses and transit service. Consistent with the proposed project, the Higher Density Alternative would decrease dependency on the automobile as it would involve the construction of new housing and employment-generating uses near existing employment- generating uses and transit service. 50 4. Provide a continuous multi-modal circulation system(which serves vehicular,pedestrian, and bicycle circulation) to allow future residents, employees and guests to access the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. Consistent with the proposed project, the Higher Density Alternative would involve the construction of a multi-modal circulation system that accommodates not only vehicular circulation, but also pedestrian and bicycle facilities that would provide safe and efficient connections to existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities and transit lines adjacent to the project site. The circulation system would also allow for continuous circulation that connects 4th Street to the Metrolink Station. 5. Provide a range of housing options to meet the needs of a variety of demographics. The Higher Density Alternative would allow for the development of up to 4,000 dwelling units, an increase of approximately 16 percent compared to the proposed Specific Plan Amendment, which would allow for up to 3,450 dwelling units. Based on the City's General Plan (Table LU-16, Land Plan Summary-Residential Designations), there would be 12,323 acres of residential development at buildout of the City. Of this amount,only 689 acres(approximately 6 percent) are identified for high density, medium-high density, and mixed use residential development. Consistent with the proposed project, the Higher Density Alternative would include high-density and medium-high density residential units that would help meet the needs of variety of demographics. 6. Develop an attractive, viable project that yields a reasonable return on investment. This alternative would meet the objective to provide an attractive project since the development would comply with the development standard and guidelines outlined in the proposed Specific Plan Amendment. However, the construction costs for higher density development, which typically involves more wrap and podium type products, are substantially higher than wood frame, slab on grade products, which are anticipated with the proposed project. . In order to achieve that density proposed in the High Density Alternative, the Project Applicant would need to build more product types in the upper density ranges including five- to six- story podium,elevator buildings with underground parking. This type of construction typically costs up to 65 percent more than the cost to construct housing up to three levels without elevators. With the rents and sales prices in the local housing market fixed within a range supportable by median incomes, a greater proportion of higher density products would not be economically supportable. The increase costs with higher density development may be cost prohibitive so the assurance of a reasonable return on investment for this level of density would be questionable. The EIR, including Section 5.0, contains facts and analysis supporting this Finding. Because this alternative would not avoid or substantially lessen any significant environmental effects of the Project, the Council hereby rejects Alternative 2. Alternative 3 - Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative (2,650 Units North of 6th Street Only) In Notice of Preparation(NOP)comment letters and during the Draft EIR public scoping process, several members of the public raised concerns regarding the loss of the existing Empire Lakes Golf Course. It was requested that the Draft EIR consider an alternative that would allow for development north of 6`h Street while the area south of 6' Street be retained for golf course use, potentially as an executive golf course. The Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative has been developed to respond to these requests and to reduce construction-related and operational impacts resulting from the proposed project. With respect to the reduction in impacts, with the reduced number of units, this alternative addresses significant and unavoidable long-term air quality impacts (project and cumulative), inconsistency with the AQMP, construction-related 51 noise impacts, population and housing growth, and direct and cumulative traffic impacts. Construction impacts are reduced due to the reduction in development area (limited to the area north of 6`h Street). Findings Regarding Environmental Impacts Operation-related air quality, construction-related noise, population and housing, and traffic impacts would be reduced with the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative; however, they would still be significant and unavoidable, similar to the proposed project. This alternative would avoid four intersection impacts where the project's impact is less than significant with mitigation, and one significant and unavoidable intersection impact, and the significant and unavoidable operational PM2.5 impact and associated cumulative air quality impact resulting from the proposed project. Because the physical impact area under the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would be reduced and there would be less residential units and associated population and traffic with development of only the area north of 6th Street, this alternative would have less impacts related to aesthetics, construction-related air quality emissions, biological resources, hazards and hazardous materials,hydrology/water quality,land use and planning,operational noise, and public services and recreation. Impacts related to cultural resources and geology and soils would be similar. The overall GHG emissions from this alternative would also be less than the proposed project; however, the efficiency threshold would be higher. The proposed project would result in less than significant impacts for each of these environmental topics. Findings Regarding Project Objectives The Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would meet the project objectives, but not to the same extent as the proposed project because the amount of housing near transit is not maximized.Additionally, this alternative does not accomplish the same level of multi- modal circulation that would be provided by the project. These are key components of reducing dependency on the automobile and reducing associated air pollution and GHG emissions. Specifically: 1. Ensure that development of the project site is accomplished consistent with applicable goals and policies of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as set forth in the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. Consistent with the proposed project,development of the portion of the project site north of 6th Street would not be consistent with the land use and zoning designations for this site, which assume continued use of the site as a golf course or open space use. A General Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment would be required. However,this alternative would implement General Plan goals and policies to provide mixed use and high-density residential areas near transit and along transit routes and to provide bicycle and pedestrian facility connections. 2. Repurpose the existing golf course within this highly active area to maximize housing near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses, which are in proximity to the project site.The Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would meet this objective but not to the same extent as the proposed project. This alternative would provide 2,650 dwelling units compared to 3,450 dwelling units with the proposed project, a reduction of approximately 23 percent. With a reduction in units to accommodate retention of a portion of the golf course, the provision of housing near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses is not being maximized. 52 3. Decrease dependency on the automobile and reduce associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by locating new housing and new employment near existing employment-generating uses and transit service.Consistent with the proposed project,the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would decrease dependency on the automobile as it would involve the construction of new housing and employment- generating uses near existing employment-generating uses and transit service but with fewer units this alternative would not maximize this objective. 4. Provide a continuous multi-modal circulation system (which serves vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation) to allow future residents, employees and guests to access the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. The Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would involve the construction of multi-modal circulation system that accommodates not only vehicular circulation, but also pedestrian and bicycle facilities that would provide safe and efficient connections to existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities and transit lines adjacent to the project site. However, these facilities would be limited to the area north of 6`h Street and would not provide similar connectivity from 4' Street, which provides pedestrian, transit, and bicycle facilities. Therefore, the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would not meet this object to the same extent as the proposed project. 5. Provide a range of housing options to meet the needs of a variety of demographics.The Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would involve the development of up to 2,650 dwelling units,a decrease of approximately 23 percent compared to the proposed Specific Plan Amendment,which would allow for up to 3,450 dwelling units. Based on the City's General Plan (Table LU-16, Land Plan Summary-Residential Designations),there would be 12,323 acres of residential development at buildout of the City. Of this amount, only 689 acres (approximately 6 percent) are identified for high-density, medium-high density, and mixed use residential development. The Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would include high-density and medium-high density residential units, which would help the meet the needs of variety of demographics, but not to the same extent as the proposed project. 6. Develop an attractive,viable project that yields a reasonable return on investment.This alternative would develop 2,650 units and 220,000 sf non-residential uses on the portion of the site north of 6'Street.The southern half of the project site would remain as an executive golf course. It is uncertain whether the return from 2,650 units and 220,000 sf of non- residential uses could support the development costs or that development returns could support the infrastructure and improvements costs required for the overall project. Additionally, it is unknown if operation of an executive golf course on the southern portion of the project site is economically viable. The EIR, including Section 5.0, contains facts and analysis supporting this Finding. Since Alternative 3 is infeasible in light of the Project Objectives,it is hereby rejected by the City Council. Alternative 4—Increased Non-Residential/Optimized Mixed-Use(375,000 sf Non-Residential and 1,200 Units) The purpose of this alternative is to address comments raised at the Draft EIR scoping meeting that (1) the project should have more non-residential development to provide a better balance for a mixed use development and(2)the residential development allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment is too dense (with high-density residential uses). This alternative assumes that there would be an increase in non-residential development compared to the proposed Specific Plan 53 Amendment(375,000 sf compared to 220,000 sf)and that the residential density would be reduced (1,200 units compared to 3,450 units). Findings Regarding Environmental Impacts Operation-related air quality, construction-related noise, population and housing, and traffic impacts would be reduced with the Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative; however, they would still be significant and unavoidable, similar to the proposed project. This alternative would avoid one significant and unavoidable intersection impact, and the significant and unavoidable for operational CO and PM2.5 impacts and associated cumulative air quality impacts resulting from the proposed project. Because the physical impact area under this alternative is the same as with the proposed project, impacts related to biological resources,cultural resources,and geology and soils would be the same as the proposed project and would be less than significant. For all other topical areas, similar or reduced impact levels would occur with this alternative compared to the proposed project and would be less than significant. Findings Regarding Project Objectives The Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative would not meet all of the project objectives, and with the exception of providing a multi-modal circulation system, would not meet any of the objects to the same extent as the proposed project. Specifically: 1. Ensure that development of the project site is accomplished consistent with applicable goals and policies of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as set forth in the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. Consistent with the proposed project, the Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative would not be consistent with the land use and zoning designations for the project site,which assume continued use of the site as a golf course, or open space use. A General Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment would be required. This alternative would implement goals and policies to provide mixed use and residential areas near transit and along transit routes,and to provide bicycle and pedestrian facility connections, although not to the same extent as the proposed project. The General Plan goals and policies focus on the provision of high-density housing near transit facilities, consistent with project objectives discussed below. 2. Repurpose the existing golf course within this highly active area to maximize housing near existing employment, transit, and entertainment uses,which are in proximity to the project site. The Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative would not meet this objective. While the golf course would be redeveloped with a mixed use development,the residential development is not maximized as demonstrated with the reduction in units(1,200 units compared to 3,450 units with the proposed project),and the lower densities that would be attained with 1,200 units (density ranges of 8 to 18 dwelling units per acre compared to 14 to 80 dwelling units per acre anticipated with the proposed project). Additionally, an important component of the proposed project is to provide higher-density residential uses in an area that already has employment-generating uses, transit, and entertainment uses. Increasing the non-residential development on the project site negates the benefit of providing housing by existing non-residential development. The "balance" of land uses that the proposed project is attempting to attain is not focused on the project site,but rather the larger area surrounding the project site, which is largely developed with non-residential 54 uses. As further discussed in this Draft EIR, this strategy is consistent with local and regional goals to reduce vehicle miles traveled and associated air quality and GHG emissions. 3. Decrease dependency on the automobile and reduce associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by locating new housing and new employment near existing employment-generating uses and transit service. The Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative would meet this goal by providing housing and employment-generating uses on the project site, which is currently developed with a golf course. However,this goal would not be met to the same extent as the proposed project due to the substantial reduction in the number of units. 4. Provide a continuous multi-modal circulation system(which serves vehicular,pedestrian, and bicycle circulation) to allow future residents, employees and guests to access the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station. Consistent with the proposed project, the Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative would involve the construction of a multi-modal circulation system that accommodates not only vehicular circulation, but also pedestrian and bicycle facilities that would provide safe and efficient connections to existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities and transit lines adjacent to the project site. The circulation system would also allow for continuous circulation that connects 4' Street to the Metrolink Station. 5. Provide a range of housing options to meet the needs of a variety of demographics.The Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative would involve the development of up to 1,200 dwelling units compared to the proposed project, which would allow for up to 3,450 dwelling units. Based on the City's General Plan (Table LU-16, Land Plan Summary-Residential Designations), there would be 12,323 acres of residential development at buildout of the City. Of this amount, only 689 acres(approximately 6 percent) are identified for high-density, medium-high density, and mixed use residential development. The Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative would include residential uses,but it would not provide higher density uses, which are limited in the City and needed to help meet the needs of variety of demographics. Therefore, while this alternative would generally meet this objective, it would not meet it to the same extent as the proposed project. 6. Develop an attractive, viable project that yields a reasonable return on investment. This alternative would only develop 1,200 units, which is approximately 35 percent of the units allowed by the proposed Specific Plan Amendment. The development of 375,000 sf of non- residential uses represents an approximately 70 percent increase in non-residential compared to the proposed project. With the existing commercial, office and industrial uses surrounding the project site,and the current market conditions,it is uncertain whether there is a demand for 375,000 sf of non-residential development at the project site and whether it would be economically viable. In the 2"d quarter of 2015, the City of Rancho Cucamonga had approximately 658,000 sf of non-residential building space available, and the City of Ontario had approximately 777,000 sf available. This represents approximately 89 percent of the available building space in the western area of the Inland Empire,which includes the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga. Additionally, there has been a negative absorption through the 2'quarter of 2015 (CBRE 2015). It is also uncertain whether the return from the development under this alternative could support the development costs or that development returns could support the infrastructure and improvements costs required for the overall project which would encompass the entire 160.4-acre site. 55 The EIR, including Section 5.0, contains facts and analysis supporting this Finding. Since Alternative 4 is infeasible in light of the Project objectives, the Council hereby rejects Alternative 4. Environmentally Superior Alternative The State CEQA Guidelines require the identification of an environmentally superior alternative to the Project. (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.6(e)(2).) An environmentally superior alternative is an alternative to the Project that would reduce and/or eliminate the significant adverse environmental impacts associated with the Project without creating other significant adverse environmental impacts and without substantially reducing and/or eliminating the environmental benefits attributable to the Project. Selection of an environmentally superior alternative is based on an evaluation of the extent to which the alternatives reduce or eliminate the significant impacts associated with the Project and on a comparison of the remaining environmental impacts of each alternative. Section 15126.6(e)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines states that, if the No Project Alternative is the environmentally superior alternative, then the EIR shall also identify an environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives. The No Project/Existing General Plan and Zoning Alternative, even with redevelopment of Planning Area III, has the least impact to the environment and would avoid significant and unavoidable impacts of the project associated with air quality (with the exception of operational NOx emissions), and population and housing. Significant and unavoidable construction-related noise impacts and traffic impacts resulting from the proposed project would not be avoided but would be substantially reduced. GHG emissions would be reduced overall but with this alternative the efficiency threshold would not be met. This alternative, which involves continued operation of a golf course at the project site, would be consistent with the existing General Plan and zoning designations for the site, but would not meet the project objectives or not meet them to the same extent as the proposed project. With regard to the remaining development alternatives,the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course is environmentally superior to the project.As shown in Table 5-17 of the EIR,it would have less impacts for more environmental impact categories compared to the Higher Density Alternative, which has greater impacts than the project and the Increased Non-Residential Development/Optimized Mixed Use Alternative. The reduction in impacts for the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative is due to the fact that this alternative would not involve development of the portion of the project site south of 4' Street (approximately 78.4 acres). This area would continue in its current condition with a golf course. Therefore, project impacts associated with physical changes to the site would be eliminated in this area. Additionally, the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would involve the development of up to 2,650 residential units and 220,000 sf of non-residential uses concentrated in the portion of the project site north of 6th Street (82 acres). The reduction of 800 units would result in reduced trip generation(refer to Table 5-12) and reduced housing and population growth. Reduce traffic would reduce not only traffic impacts,but also operational air quality impacts,GHG emissions, and traffic noise. The reduction in housing and associated new residents would lessen the impacts of the project associated with unanticipated population and housing growth. This includes impacts to public services(fire, police, schools, libraries,and parks/recreation). However, 56 even with these reduced impacts, the Reduced Development Area/Executive Golf Course Alternative would not avoid the project's significant unavoidable impacts related to air quality (operational, cumulative, and AQMP consistency), construction-related noise impacts, population and housing growth, and traffic(direct and cumulative). The Council hereby finds that the environmentally superior alternative is Alternative 1, and that Alternative 3 is the environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives. However, for the reasons discussed above, Alternatives 1 and 3 are rejected because they are not feasible in light of the project objectives, among other factors. VII. FINDINGS REGARDING RECIRCULATION OF THE DRAFT EIR The City Council adopts the following findings with respect to whether to recirculate the Draft EIR. Under section 15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines, recirculation of an EIR is required when "significant new information" is added to the EIR after public notice is given of the availability of the Draft EIR for public review but prior to certification of the Final EIR. The term"information" can include changes in the project or environmental setting, as well as additional data or other information. New information added to an FIR is not"significant"unless the EIR is changed in a way that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the project or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect (including a feasible project alternative) that the project's proponents have declined to implement. "Significant new information"requiring recirculation includes, for example, a disclosure showing that: (1) A new significant environmental impact would result from the project or from a new mitigation measure proposed to be implemented. (2) A substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact would result unless mitigation measures are adopted that reduce the impact to a level of insignificance. (3) A feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different from others previously analyzed would clearly lessen the significant environmental impacts of the project, but the project's proponents decline to adopt it. (4) The Draft EIR was so fundamentally and basically inadequate and conclusory in nature that meaningful public review and comment were precluded. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15088.5.) Recirculation is not required where the new information added to the EIR merely clarifies or amplifies or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate EIR. The above standard is "not intend[ed] to promote endless rounds of revision and recirculation of EIRs." (Laurel Heights Improvement Assn. v. Regents of the University of California (1993) 6 Cal. 4th 1112, 1132.) "Recirculation was intended to be an exception, rather than the general rule." (Ibid.) The City Council recognizes that the Final EIR contains minor additions, clarifications, modifications, and other changes to the Draft EIR. 57 CEQA case law emphasizes that "`[t]he CEQA reporting process is not designed to freeze the ultimate proposal in the precise mold of the initial project; indeed, new and unforeseen insights may emerge during investigation, evoking revision of the original proposal.'(Kings County Farm Bureau v. City of Hanford(1990)221 Cal.App.3d 692, 736-737; see also River Valley Preservation Project v.Metropolitan Transit Development Bd. (1995)37 Cal.App.4th 154, 168, fn. 11.) "CEQA compels an interactive process of assessment of environmental impacts and responsive project modification which must be genuine. It must be open to the public, premised upon a full and meaningful disclosure of the scope, purposes, and effect of a consistently described project, with flexibility to respond to unforeseen insights that emerge from the process. In short, a project must be open for public discussion and subject to agency modification during the CEQA process." (Concerned Citizens of Costa Mesa, Inc. v. 33rd Dist. Agricultural Assn. (1986) 42 Ca1.3d 929, 936 (internal citations omitted).) Here, the changes made to the Draft EIR in the Final EIR are exactly the kind of revisions that the case law recognizes as legitimate and proper. The City Council finds that none of the revisions to the Draft EIR made by, or discussion included in, the Final EIR involves "significant new information" triggering recirculation because the changes do not result in any new significant environmental effects, substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, or feasible project alternatives that would clearly lessen the environmental effects of the project. 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